Mouser Donation to Electronics Lab 2017

Electronics
#1

Mouser is continuing to support the Dallas Makerspace with another generous donation to the Electronics Lab. A list was submitted this year with emphasis on types of gear we don’t have, requests/inquiries, and upgrades.
Winners for this year are:

  1. BK 8610 prgmbl electronic load
    http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/43/bkprecision_08312015_8600_Series-767270.pdf

  2. Keithley 2260B-250-9 0-250vdc 9a 720w pgmble pwr sply
    http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/403/1KW-60208-0_2260B_PW_DataSheet-934558.pdf

  3. 3x Fluke 8845a bench dmm
    http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/159/2748044_6200_ENG_B_W-479881.pdf

Mouser estimates they well have all the parts in by mid to late September. We should have all the parts here in time for open house.

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#2

Wow, these guys really rock! You too, @artg_dms, and all those responsible for this great relationship!!

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#3

Fine… I’ll continue to buy my electronics from them… Like I was ever going to stop! So glad to see them support people who support them… Win WIN! WooHoo!

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#4

Since many of our members have little to no experience with tools of this quality, I am offering voluntary training on the safe operation of these tools. I have scheduled three classes for after we expect to receive this equipment, one weeknight, one weekend, and one day makers. So that should accomodate anyone who wishes to learn the basics of using this equipment.

They are currently in review and should show up on the calendar in three days.

https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/3461

https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/3462

https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/3463

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#5

That was very generous of them (again).

Do we want to add anything to the Tools list? Not the status list, although we could do that too - the capabilities list.

#6

I’ll be adding to the Tools list as we get new tools in the ELab (including links to manuals and serial numbers where applicable).

One item on the list that needs a warning is the high voltage pwr sply. If you all you’ve ever designed/built used only 3.3, 5, or 24vdc, you’ll need to review/ change your technique. I’ve seen several folks working on tube based projects in the ELab. Remember to check/ discharge the caps before handling the circuit!

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#7

You mean you don’t want to hear “Awe shit that hurt”? Lol. It’s a one time learning experience. I had mine in 1999 in school, no shock just arcs & sparks. That was about a 85 microfarad start cap on a 240 vac system.

Another guy that used to work for us, he didn’t believe us. So he stuck it to his tongue, it dropped him to his knees.

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#8

I’ve been looking for one of those guys to prove/disprove my theory that licking a 12v car battery won’t hurt…

#9

I am guessing that it wouldn’t hurt for long… That is a lot of current which would be awfully close to a sensitive electrical system (at least for some people).

That said, since few tongues could span the gap between terminals, the pain (and risk) would depend upon the gauge of the wires you lick. Do 4 gauge and you will be lucky to survive. Do 30 gauge, and it shouldn’t tingle much more then a 9V

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#10

Some debate happened here, but never have gotten any takers to disprove (or prove) that I’m right and it won’t hurt a bit (well, appreciably more than a 9v)…

#11

More like I don’t want to have to haul your deceased electrocuted carcass out of the lab. :scream:
Bad publicity don’t ya know…
The AED is conveniently located next door in the galley.
Self correcting problem? :smirk:

As for licking batteries - let the entertainment begin!

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#12

Be sure to printt out their waiver and pin it to the body.

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#13

I’m think’n toe tag…

#14

My Wish List

I’d like to see a heat gun and stuff for surface mount electronics.

I just bought a set (Soldering tool and heat gun) off eBay for $50, I will let you know if its any good.

Also, maybe a de-soldering pump.

Maybe we have these things and I am unaware.

Oh and more basic components, so I don’t have to remember to bring everything from home. I was looking for pin headers the other day and couldn’t find any. So I had to go home and complete it.

#15

We have several in the lab, one that is about the same quality as the $50 one you purchased, and one that costs about four times that. Either will do most of what a hobbyist is likely to need. Neither will really satisfy someone doing the work professionally.

We have two of these. One is a portable Hakko in the lowest drawer of the black cabinet. The other is a metcal station on the bench to the left of the black cabinet

We don’t purchase these components, they were donated. As a general rule the space does not purchase consumables such as electronics components in order to give them away. That said, there are many more components available in the black rubbermaid style boxes next to the computer as well as in the grey filing draw cabinets. Feel free to rifle through those. Just please put back in a semblance of order when your done.

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#16

Someone will have to show me where to find stuff then. :grinning:

I know, I know the whole consumables thing. But there are some staples that should be on hand in a good EL.

I was thinking about buying some basic stuff from Aliexpress and just restocking some of those drawers.

Not ICs and Transistors, or anything nice but pin headers, screw terminals, simple leds and resistors. Good breadboarding stuff. I’ll scope things out and look into bringing things up there.

#17

If we had a means to charge for them, I would agree with you.

But with Tanners across the street, you can get most of what you might want from 9a-6p, m-f and 9a-3p on Saturday.

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#18

And if you need things like that later at night there’s Fry’s over in Irving or Plano and Micro Center over at 75 near 635.

Tanner’s will be far cheaper, but if you’re in a time crunch… :wink:

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