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Electronics Project #18: Making DC Power Cables for Bench Power Supplies | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Circuit Breaker. I am the Circuit Breaker!

In this video we make some DC power cables for use with our bench power supplies. We make:

  • DC barrel female into JST PH male (blue)
  • DC barrel female into DuPont female (white)
  • DC barrel female into DuPont male (green)
  • 9V clip into JST PH male (yellow)
  • 9V clip into DC barrel male (yellow)
  • DC barrel female into SPST switch into DC barrel male

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to heat the heat shrink.

We use the MUIN Solder Fume Extractor to extract fumes.

We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to test our new cables.

We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to test our new cables.

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to label our things.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut things.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for precision work.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut our wire.

We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.

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The Electronic Storage Tank | Project 2/30 | Maxitronix 30in1 | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Tech Lead. I am the Tech Lead!

In this video we do the 2nd project from the Maxitronix 30in1 Electronics Project Lab Kit: The Electronic Storage Tank.

We use the Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to measure the voltage across the capacitor.

We use the UNI-T UTi260B Thermal Imager to check for thermal response (there was none).

We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to provide 3V to our test circuit.

We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to measure voltage across the capacitor.

We use the Peak Electronic Design Atlas DCA75 Pro Semiconductor Analyzer to measure the forward voltage of our LED.

We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.

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Intro Project Fix from Jason Jacques | Project 1/30 | Maxitronix 30in1 | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Phase Pharaoh. I am the Phase Pharaoh!

In this video we revise Project 1 of our Maxitronix 30in1 by incorporating some feedback received from fellow YouTuber Jason Jacques. Thanks Jason!

Will will pick up at Project 2 next week.

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Electronics Project #17: Making Power Cable for TENMA Bench Power Supply | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Circuit Sorcerer. I am the Circuit Sorcerer!

In this video we make a cable for connecting the TENMA power supply in the booth to a power outlet on the bench. We use 4mm banana plugs for the TENMA connection and output to a female DC barrel jack on the bench. The wire is scrap speaker wire I had hanging on my pegboard, it was plenty long enough. In fact I had to coil up the wire and zip tie it under the bench. Hopefully the coil doesn’t induce any currents!

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to shrink our heat shrink.

We use the MUIN Solder Fume Extractor for fume extraction.

We use the Tenma 72-10505 Bench Power Supply to deliver power for testing.

We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to test the cable with a voltage test.

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to label our new power cable.

We use the Bysameyee Head-Mounted Magnifier for illumination while under the bench installing the cable.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors for cutting the heat shrink.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter for wire cutting.

We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.

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Intro Project | Project 1/30 | Maxitronix 30in1 | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Relay Renegade.

In this video we build project #1 of our Maxitronix 30in1, the Intro Project.

We use the Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope to examine our circuit.

We use the UNI-T UTi260B Thermal Imager to examine the thermals.

We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to test continuity and measure current and resistance.

We use the Peak Electronic Design Atlas LCR45 LCR Meter to get vital statistics for our transformer and piezo earphone.

We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to power our test circuit.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to shrink our heat shrink.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut our heat shrink.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut wire.

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Mail Call #36: QuickStudy Cheatsheets and Soldering Stuff from Amazon | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Electronics Guru.

In this video we see what arrived in the mail from Amazon. The main haul was my QuickStudy cheatsheets. But I also go this stuff too:

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Electronics Project #16: Making Power Cables for Learning the Art of Electronics | In The Lab

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Silly Job Title: Transistor Troubadour.

In this video we make some power cables which we will be using when we start to make the circuits for Learning the Art of Electronics. In particular we make two banana jack to DC barrel male and three DC barrel female to JST PH2.0 male. I also accidentally made a DC barrel male to JST PH2.0 but I’m not planning to use that.

The ElectroCookie printed circuit boards (PCBs) I will be using for the LAoE projects are these:

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.

We use the EEVblog BM2257 Digital Multimeter to test continuity.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to shrink our head shrink.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for working the wire.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut things.

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Electronics Project #15: Making Project Board for Learning the Art of Electronics | In The Lab

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Silly Job Title: Joule Juggler.

In this video we make a project board for use in our Learning the Art of Electronics projects.

In the beginning I mention a few things which have arrived from AliExpress:

We use one of the ElectroCookie Large PCB Prototype Boards and attach female pin header and male pin header. The flux I use is AMTECH NC-559-ASM and my solder is Loctite (Multicore) 60/40 C511 5C 0.56mm.

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station to for soldering.

We use the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter for continuity testing.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to try to melt our flux, unsuccessfully. It turned out the problem I was having with the flux wasn’t that it had hardened in its tube, but that the nozzle had become clogged. When I cleared the nozzle the trouble I was having dispensing the flux went away and the flux flowed freely.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers to place our pin header.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut solder.

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Electronics Project #14: AC Power Supply from Sanyo RM6018 Clock Radio | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Current Connoisseur.

In this video we take the transformer from the power system of the Sanyo RM-6018 AM/FM Digital Clock Radio which we’ve been tearing down and put it safely in a project box complete with banana plug sockets, illuminated power switch, and power cable.

This is the project box we use: Project Junction Box for Electrical Cable Outdoor DIY Sealed IP67 Enclosure Wire Box 115x90x55mm Waterproof Electronic Cases (158x90x75mm).

This is the power switch we use: 5/20Pcs KCD4 Switch DPST 4/6Pin ON OFF Rocker Switch Toggle Switch with Led Light 16A 250V AC 25x31mm (Red 4PIN).

These are the banana plug sockets we use: 50Pcs/lot 4mm Binding Post Banana Test Connector 4mm Banana Female Socket Plug Terminals DIY Adapter Red Black Green Yellow Blue.

These are the lugs we use for the mains power wiring: 280pcs/set Cable Lugs Assortment Kit Wire Flat Female and Male Insulated Electric Wire Cable Connectors Crimp Terminals Set Kit (we use the yellow ones which are the largest).

This is the wire we use for output power wiring: 20 22 24 26awg ( 5 colors Mix Solid core Wire Kit ) Tinned Copper Electrical line Cable wires PCB Wire DIY (22 AWG).

These are the lugs we use for the output power wiring: 100Pcs 2.8mm 4.8mm 6.3mm Plug Spring Female Male Spade Cold Crimp Terminals Connector Car Speaker Electrical Wire Connectors Set (2.8mm, Gold-Male, Gold-Female, Sheath).

These are the M2 nuts and bolts we use for securing the transformer to the base: Total 400/650/1140/2100X M1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 304 Stainless Steel Hexagon Hex Socket Cap Head Screw Bolt Nut Set Assortment Kit (Set D 2100pcs).

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.

We use the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter to test the AC power output.

We use the Horusdy Soldering Station with Hot Air Gun to shrink our heat shrink.

We use the Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver to install our screws.

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to make labels for our project box.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut open various baggies.

We use the Carpenter Mechanical Pencil to mark out where we will cut or drill.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers to work with our small M2 nuts and bolts and other things.

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A view of the inside of the project box with wiring complete.

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Electronics Project #13: Sanyo AM/FM Digital Clock Radio RM6018 Teardown Part 1 | In The Lab

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Silly Job Title: Note Taker.

In this video we teardown an old Sanyo RM6018 clock radio which I found on the street when I was walking home the other day. A search for LM8560 datasheet turns up a lot of interesting info. The LM8560 is what implements the clock part of the circuit. The radio is separate. We’re looking at the clock first, might have a look at the radio some other time. I have ordered some parts from AliExpress so that I can do part 2 of this video, so stand by for that.

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for some spot soldering.

We use the Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump to to remove some wires.

We use the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter to test the battery.

We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to deliver power for testing.

We use the Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver to remove the screws from the case.

Shout out to my mate @nanofix who I mention in this video. If you’re interested in reballing he has a lot to teach you! Check out his Ultimate Microsoldering Tool Guide, particularly for hints about cleaning supplies.

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