Electronics Project #7: ICL8038 Monolithic Function/Signal Generator Kit Build and Test | In The Lab

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In this video I build and test this kit I purchased from AliExpress: ICL8038 Monolithic Function Signal Generator Module Sine Square Triangle Signal Generators DIY Welding Practice Kit.

My notes are on my wiki: ICL8038.

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I made a cable!

Been pottering in my lab:

I have this USB Logic Analyzer which I want to test:

Figured this was a great chance to try out my new XR2206 function generator:

Hmm. Needs power! The XR2206 datasheet said it could support a wide supply range, from 10V to 26V. Figured this was a good chance to try out my new ATX power break out board:

I need a power cable from round lugs on the ATX supply:


to DC male for the function generator:

connected with a good length of wire:

and professionally finished with heat-shrink tubing:

had to break out my soldering station:

and make myself a power cable:

to connect the ATX power supply:

to the function generator:

Testing the logic analyzer can wait for another day. :)