Category Archives: Hardware
Learning the Art of Electronics: Fig-2N.5 Constant Voltage Charge | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Plugerinerer. I am the Plugerinerer!
In this video we continue working through Learning the Art of Electronics. Today we build the circuit from Fig-2N.5 which is a simple RC circuit that we charge with a voltage source.
Our charge and discharge curves for the 1000 µF capacitor looked like this:

We use the Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to investigate our signal.
We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to provide 10 V for testing.
We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter for continuity testing the switch we use on the breadboard.
We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.
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p.s. today I added Plugerinerer to my spell check.
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Unboxing #37: Unboxing the ELP-U3 USB 3.0 4K 60FPS Webcam | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Bench Master. I am the Bench Master!
In this video we unbox our ELP New 4K 60FPS Webcam USB 3.0 IMX678 Low Light Streaming Camera with 10X Zoom 5-50mm Lens for PC CCTV Video Conference AI which has recently arrived in the mail from AliExpress. I got the model with the 5-50mm CS Lens.
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Mail Call #64: Loot from AliExpress & Amazon, ELP-U3 USB Camera, Spanners and More! | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Cable Commander. I am the Cable Commander!
In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from AliExpress and Amazon:
- Zastic! Laminated Periodic Table of Elements Chart – 9″x12″ Chemistry Reference Poster Chart Cheat Sheet – Study Guide for Highschool, College, SAT/AP
- M5Stack Official Cap LoRa 1262 for Cardputer Adv (SX1262,ATGM336H)
- Universal Antenna Adapter Cable Fakra-Z Male To SMA Male Plug For GSM GPS DAB TV Antennas RG174 Cable
- 2PCS SMA To TV IEC Connector DVB-TV Antenna Adapter AP Test Head TV Plug SMA Female to TV Male RF Coaxial Connector KEBEIS (SMA Female to TV F)
- 2PCS SMA To TV IEC Connector DVB-TV Antenna Adapter AP Test Head TV Plug SMA Female to TV Male RF Coaxial Connector KEBEIS (SMA Male to TV F)
- 2PCS SMA To TV IEC Connector DVB-TV Antenna Adapter AP Test Head TV Plug SMA Female to TV Male RF Coaxial Connector KEBEIS (SMA Female to TV M)
- RG174 Cable IEC PAL DVB-T to SMA / F TV Male Plug & Female Jack RF Jumper Pigtail Adapter 20cm (SMAJ-TVJ, 50cm)
- RG174 Cable IEC PAL DVB-T to SMA / F TV Male Plug & Female Jack RF Jumper Pigtail Adapter 20cm (SMAJ-TVK, 50cm)
- RG174 Cable IEC PAL DVB-T to SMA / F TV Male Plug & Female Jack RF Jumper Pigtail Adapter 20cm (SMAK-TVJ, 100cm)
- RG174 Cable IEC PAL DVB-T to SMA / F TV Male Plug & Female Jack RF Jumper Pigtail Adapter 20cm (SMAK-TVK, 100cm)
- RG174 Cable IEC PAL DVB-T to SMA / F TV Male Plug & Female Jack RF Jumper Pigtail Adapter 20cm (SMAJ-TVKW, 100cm)
- 3mm Ultra-thin Open Box Dual-purpose Wrench Set 6-24mm Stainless Steel Spanner Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Kit with Bag (6-24mm 12pcs kit)
- https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1009632884 2nd Edition
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (500K Ohm)
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (50K Ohm)
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (5K Ohm)
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (100K Ohm)
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (10K Ohm)
- 5PCS 6-pin WH148 Duplex Potentiometers B 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K 100K 500K Dual Potentiometer Shaft Length 15 L15MM (1K Ohm)
- ELP New 4K 60FPS Webcam USB 3.0 IMX678 Low Light Streaming Camera with 10X Zoom 5-50mm Lens for PC CCTV Video Conference AI (5-50mm CS Lens)
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How to measure motor speed electronically
I enjoyed this one from Electronic Wizard.
USB-Micro to USB-C upgrade
Learning the Art of Electronics: Fig-2N.4 Constant Current Ramp | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Circuit Breaker. I am the Circuit Breaker!
In this video we continue working through Learning the Art of Electronics. Today we build the circuit from Fig-2N.4 which is a manually switched constant current ramp.
The constant current sources we’re using are these: LT3092 Adjustable Precision Current Source Module, 200mA / 500mA Adjustable Constant Current Source Module, LED Driver.
The other constant current sources I have but that we aren’t using today are these: LT3092 Adjustable Constant Current Source Module 200mA Continuous Adjustable Constant Current Output, Sensor Drive Power Supply.
The box I put everything is the 82x52x35mm-Black box from here: 70/100mm DIY Electrical Enclosure Box Electronic Project Case White Black Grey Instrument Storage Junction Controller Box.
The spanners I mention that I purchased recently are these: 3mm Ultra-thin Open Box Dual-purpose Wrench Set 6-24mm Stainless Steel Spanner Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Kit with Bag (6-24mm 12pcs kit).
We use the Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to investigate Vout.
We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.
We use the AiXun H314 Hot Air Gun for heat shrink.
We use the MUIN Solder Fume Extractor to clear the air.
We use the Yizhan Digital Microscope for close ups.
We use two Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supplies to provide positive and negative power.
We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter for continuity testing.
We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker for labeling.
We use the nmsafety Nitrile Gloves for hand protection.
We use the ENGINEER PA-09 or PA-21 Crimping Tool for crimping.
We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for tweezering.
We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut, cut, cut.
We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.
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Unboxing #36: Unboxing the MESTEK EMF02R EMF Meter | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Energy Elicitor. I am the Energy Elicitor!
In this video we take a look at my new MESTEK EMF meter which I purchased recently from AliExpress: Mestek Emf Meter Electromagnetic Field Radiation Detector Rechargeable Counter Emission Dosimeter for Mobile Phone and Computer. I got the EMF02R model.
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Mail Call #63: Loot from AliExpress & Amazon, Periodic Table & Electronics | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Charge Changer. I am the Charge Changer!
In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from Amazon and AliExpress.
I mention in the video about the September 2026 edition of Silicon Chip magazine. I am reading Fundamentals of Solid State which you can purchase for AUD$40 on the Silicon Chip website from the bottom of this page. In the video I say that it dates back to 1979, but actually it dates back to 1984. Close enough! If you’re not into paywalled content they have some free downloads including The Internet – What’s In It For You?, When I Think Back 1, and When I Think Back 2.
The cheatsheet I mention is Periodic Table Advanced. I have a bunch of these QuickStudy cheatsheets.
The stuff from Amazon is:
- Acrylic Periodic Table Display with 83 Real Elements Inside, Acrylic Periodic Table with Elements Samples, Periodic Table Display with Elements Chemical Elements Display Decoration
- Our World in Pictures The Periodic Table Flash Cards
- The Periodic Table Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements
The stuff from AliExpress is:
- LT3092 Adjustable Constant Current Source Module 200mA Continuous Adjustable Constant Current Output, Sensor Drive Power Supply
- 10PCS/LOT LND150N3-G LND150N3G LND150N3 LND150 2SK104 K104 TO-92 (Color: LND150N3-G)
- 10pcs/lot IXCP10M45S IXCP10M45
- 5PCS 100% NEW LM334Z LM334 TO-92 Three-terminal Adjustable Constant Current Source
- CH341A Programmer Adapter + SOIC8 Adapter+ SOP8 Clip With Cable+1.8V Adapter CH341A EEPROM Flash BIOS USB Programmer ZIF Adapter (Color: 1 Set)
- CH341A Programmer adapter+SOIC8 adapter+ SOP8 clip with cable+1.8V adapter CH341A EEPROM Flash BIOS USB programmer ZIF adapter
- CH341A/B Programmer Module DIY KIT 24 25 Series EEPROM Flash BIOS USB + SOIC8 SOP8 Test Clip For EEPROM 93CXX / 25CXX / 24CXX (Color: Full Kit)
- LT3092 Adjustable Precision Current Source Module, 200mA / 500mA Adjustable Constant Current Source Module, LED Driver (Color: LT3092)
- NEW 10PCS/LOT SST505 SST505-T1-E3 SOT-23
- (5-100 pieces) Brand new original LM385Z-2.5 LM385 voltage reference direct insertion TO-92 spot chip IC (Model Number: 10pcs)
- 2Piece New Original REF200U REF200 REF200UK REF200AU/2K5 SOP-8
If you’re interested in the CH341A programmer you might like to learn how to mod it for low voltage.
The various current sources, voltage references, and transistors which arrived in the mail today were the purchases I made for the equipment we looked at from The Art of Electronics.
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