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Exploring Badlands National Park: Nature’s Surreal Masterpiece
Explore the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, where sweeping prairies, dramatic rock formations, and ancient fossils come together in one unforgettable landscape. This video covers the highlights of this incredible park, from its best scenic spots and unique geology to the wildlife that calls it home. Along the way, you’ll get a look at the park’s fossil-rich history and its vibrant layers of rock that reveal millions of years of change. Whether you're planning a trip or just here to see what the Badlands are all about, this is a few clips of one of America’s most stunning national parks.
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Historic Soudan Mine Engine in Action - Minnesota's Iron Range
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Step Back in Time: The Historic Soudan Mine Engine Room This video showcases the powerful engine room of the Soudan Underground Mine, once a hub of iron ore production. This video shows the engine in operation - the engine is driving a cable which is attached to a cage that is being lowered to facilitate removal of water, which was flooding level 22 (about 2000 feet underground). About Soudan M...
Sencore PR570 Safety Analyzer Repair Variable Isolation Transformer
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In this video, Reed repairs a Sencore PR570 test unit. Subscribe to my channel for more science content and other teardowns. I actively try to read all comments.
Joanlab Hot Plate HS5 Unboxing, Test & Teardown Review
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In this video, Reed tests and reviews the cheapest ceramic-top hot plate on the internet: the JOANLAB HS-5. To read more about the hot plate or purchase: amzn.to/47QnKgH The plotted data of the hot plate's temperature over time is available here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQl1m_Tc6EjzwztgkEtzvGSk5fu5F421uvvYkItJQtyQDyOBzaFWGdxB49fZC9Dz6YcnbFKzShJMHmE/pubhtml Subscribe to my channe...
Inside the Power: High Voltage Reed Relay Teardown and Secrets Revealed
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Dive Deep into the World of High-Voltage Electronics! Join me in this tear-down where Reed explores the intricacies of high-voltage reed relays. Here is a link to the complete data sheet for this component: hinkel-elektronik.com/pdf_art/2230.pdf What's Inside? In this video, we dissect a high-voltage reed relay to expose its internal structure and the engineering that underpins its functionalit...
Why You Shouldn't Buy Cheap Headlight Bulbs
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My wife had been complaining that her headlight bulb was dim on the driver's side. When I pulled it out, it had a huge bulge and had darkened significantly. The price for a pair of them was $5.90 in a no-name brand. A reputable brand costs $16 for a brand new pair on eBay and is purported to last 100 hours, which should last well over a year given how much she drives. For comparison, the passen...
NANKADF Adjustable 0-30V DC Power Supply Review
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This video was a review of one of the most popular low-cost adjustable DC power supplies available on Amazon. Here is the Amazon (affiliate) link to the product being reviewed: amzn.to/402QIFI Subscribe to my channel for more science content, teardowns, and reviews. I actively try to read all comments.
How Long Do Household Batteries Last After Their Expiration Date?
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In this video I explored voltage drop of household batteries as a small load is applied to them. This is a means to tell the capacity left of a battery, as opposed to the normal the resting voltage measurement. All batteries had a resting voltage of around 1.5V, but the older (10 year expired) AA battery dropped voltage significantly when even a small load was applied. The older (12 year expire...
Capacitance Manometer Vacuum Gauge Teardown Part 1
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This video was a teardown of a capacitance manometer type vacuum transducer that was manufactured by Edwards Vacuum in their Barocel product line, which is still active today. Most capacitance manometer transducers have a similar morphology (MKS Baratron, Pfeiffer CLR, among others). These transducers typically run about $500-$1000 on the second-hand market if they are fully-functional, or abou...
Deuterium Arc Lamp Teardown
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This video was a teardown of a deuterium D2 gas arc lamp that was manufactured for a Spectronic Genesys brand spectrophotometer, though most deuterium lamps have similar morphology. Emission spectrum from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deuterium_arc_lamp A link to the datasheets for the most common Hamamatsu D2 lamps: www.hamamatsu.com/eu/en/product/light-and-radiation-sources/lamp/deuterium-...
How To Save Money On A New Car Battery
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This video is about saving money on buying a new car battery. The method works best if your battery is not one of the most common battery group sizes. To find the dimensions of your battery you can visit the following Advance Auto Parts link: shop.advanceautoparts.com/r/advice/car-maintenance/battery-size-chart Have tips on how to improve the life of a battery in addition to using a battery des...
Amtrak Empire Builder Train Arrives in West Glacier, Montana (WGL)
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Amtrak Empire Builder Train Arrives in West Glacier, Montana (WGL)
The Sun Rising Over Upper McDonald Creek Falls at Glacier National Park
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The Sun Rising Over Upper McDonald Creek Falls at Glacier National Park
Buck Rocky Mountain Mule Deer Spotted Near West Glacier, Montana
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Buck Rocky Mountain Mule Deer Spotted Near West Glacier, Montana
Synthesis of Small Silicon Carbide Nanocrystals in Low Pressure Nonthermal Plasma
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Synthesis of Small Silicon Carbide Nanocrystals in Low Pressure Nonthermal Plasma
Slow Motion Spin Coating a Thin Film of Chloroform Solution
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Slow Motion Spin Coating a Thin Film of Chloroform Solution
Computational Simulation of a Double Pendulum (Chaotic Motion System) Single Pendulum Simplification
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Computational Simulation of a Double Pendulum (Chaotic Motion System) Single Pendulum Simplification

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  • @paoloGTD
    @paoloGTD 2 дні тому

    per disabilitare il cicalino , ""Il carattere è configurabile. Basta premere il pulsante di uscita per cinque secondi per accedere a un massimo di sei sezioni di configurazione sequenziali, come indicato nel manuale di istruzioni. Con il pulsante di regolazione della tensione, stiamo premendo e saltando dall'elenco di configurazione e una delle cose che ho fatto è stata nella sezione 4 dedicata al cicalino, per eliminare il segnale acustico che viene emesso di default nel mio caso quando giro i pulsanti. Il che mi è sembrato piuttosto fastidioso. Tutto quello che devi fare è ruotare la manopola della tensione e selezionare 0, ovvero non viene emesso alcun segnale acustico, e una volta raggiunta la fine dell'elenco di configurazione, selezionare premendo nuovamente il pulsante di tensione per salvare le modifiche""

  • @2612563
    @2612563 Місяць тому

    Is the usb output controled by the voltage/current knobs?

  • @gn8200
    @gn8200 Місяць тому

    I bought this power supply, but I can not manually override it to constant current mode. After set it to 4.2v at 1.0amp, then the power supply will charge the batteries at 4.2v at around 0.4amp only (even the batteries are connected in parallel not in series and they are almost empties at low voltage), then the power supply will reduce to 0.1amp, and it does take a long time to finish charging the batteries!!! Anyone has any ideas to force this power supply to charge at a constant current mode 1.0amp until the batteries reach at 4.2volt? Thanks

    • @omurolmez0
      @omurolmez0 Місяць тому

      Battery's voltage may goes high quckly. So, the maximum current can only be voltage difference over internal resistance. Measure voltage on battery when charging to see if it is like this.

    • @gn8200
      @gn8200 Місяць тому

      @@omurolmez0 Thanks for your reply. Even the measured voltage is closed to 4v, but the charging current (as shown on the power supply) is dropping slowly to 0.1amp. If I disconnect charging the units, then the battery (in this case I am charging Stray Cat repellers in parallel, to repel the stray cats pooping all over our yards) will die real quick. Therefore I have to leave charging up to 10 hours in-order to fill up the repeller's battery.

  • @somecolombianguy
    @somecolombianguy Місяць тому

    I Just bought this model Thanks this review. But I turned it on and accidentally pressed the output button and the fuse blows. This is normal? Or I get a faulty unit?

  • @ejohnflick
    @ejohnflick Місяць тому

    Nice review.. I bought one about 1mo ago. You forgot to mention the OCP (Over Current Protection). Push and hold the current knob to turn on/off OCP. When on if the current draw goes above the set point (acidental dead short for instance) the output turns off. Press output to reset alarm.

  • @Adam-tl6jo
    @Adam-tl6jo 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video.

  • @dsp0400
    @dsp0400 2 місяці тому

    Can I have a continuously variable output, perhaps to connect a zero volt fan and increase the voltage to see how much it accelerates and when its noise starts to become annoying? Or can I vary the voltage only if the output is disabled?

  • @gn8200
    @gn8200 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, and I will buy the 30v with 10a output unit through the link on this youtube description, and changing to a 10a unit instead of 5a unit you are reviewing, and hope you will get a credit from Amazon. 🙂. I would like to have 2 questions for you: 1)are the USB voltage and USB current displayed on the screen as well? 2)Have you tested the maximum USB current output, i.e 3.6 amp at 5v, because somewhere on the Amazon page, the description indicated the USB output is 5v at 2amp not 18w.

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen 3 місяці тому

      I appreciate the support of the channel. The USB-output voltage and current are not displayed on the screen, just the voltage and current output through the banana plugs. I did not test to see how much current could be pulled from the USB. I saw the USB charging port as more of a bonus, not something I was specifically shopping for, so I did not rigorously test it.

    • @gn8200
      @gn8200 3 місяці тому

      @@reedpetersen I keep my word, I placed the order thru the Amazon link as shown in the description of this UA-cam. "Order placed, thanks! Confirmation will be sent to your email."

  • @freedog632
    @freedog632 3 місяці тому

    That hole in the back looks like a spot for a power switch.

  • @BJcanal270
    @BJcanal270 3 місяці тому

    Man I wish I could effort one 😢

  • @justiSLA1
    @justiSLA1 4 місяці тому

    Dude looks like a MOTOR!

    • @Doonit_hard_way_since_65
      @Doonit_hard_way_since_65 3 місяці тому

      The Oxford English Dictionary defines “motor” as a machine that supplies motive power for a vehicle or other device with moving parts. Similarly, it tells us that an engine is a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. Since this is both the prime mover (aka motor) plus the hardware to actually make the motor move a load, "engine" would be the correct term. If it's an electric motor... why would a person that designs said motor be called an "engineer" and not a motoreer, or some such?

  • @HyperSpaceProphet
    @HyperSpaceProphet 4 місяці тому

    Not an engine...an electric motor.

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment! While the Soudan Mine initially utilized steam engines, it eventually transitioned to using electric motors. My use of the term 'engine room' refers to the historical context of the mine's operations. Appreciate the engagement and keeping the conversation accurate!

  • @Thoughtflux
    @Thoughtflux 5 місяців тому

    Can you please suggest an affordable low noise switching power supply please? I'm new and want to make circuits for audio.

  • @TanveerAhmad-eu8rq
    @TanveerAhmad-eu8rq 5 місяців тому

    Hello sir

  • @justjoe7313
    @justjoe7313 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this! Bought the NANKADF 30V/10A power supply in january 2024 and am glad that it wasn't the worst buy out there :D

  • @bjornhennig4226
    @bjornhennig4226 5 місяців тому

    Great Review! Would you be able to test the protective contact of the power supply, i.e. whether there is no voltage on the housing in an emergency? According to my information, this can be a problem with cheap power supplies.

  • @melangkoh4184
    @melangkoh4184 5 місяців тому

    you said you have multiple hotplates? Can you recommend one that has a thermostate and actually heats the solution to the temp you set it? So you dont have to stand by all the time and watch if it doesnt get too hot? The Joanlab HS5C has on avergae good ratings but im wondering if you can get something cheaper or better at the same price....

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen 5 місяців тому

      As of 6 months ago, you won't find any cheaper hotplate out there that has a ceramic cook top, and I'd bet that's still the case today. While the knob doesn't have a specifically listed temperature, you can usually figure it out by putting it at a certain place on the knob and measuring the temperature it reaches after an hour or so, then marking it on the body with a sharpie. This really only works if you're heating something with a similar thermal mass. You would probably have to jump up to the next highest price point to find a plate that can set and hold specific, known temperatures.

    • @melangkoh4184
      @melangkoh4184 5 місяців тому

      @@reedpetersen yeah i really wanted a digital tempset..really 60 was so cheap that i was very carful when putting the power on first time, was ready for a blast^^..but it heated a pot of water to 75c and held the temp for 4 or 5 hours. the temp is 2 degree of to my quality thermometer, but this gap is consistent so you can just set it 2 degree higher. Like i said, magnetspinner didnt work in a steel pot, but works in glas.

    • @melangkoh4184
      @melangkoh4184 5 місяців тому

      @@reedpetersen did my first reply today get erased? for what? man youtube s..cks these days.

    • @labliquidators
      @labliquidators 5 місяців тому

      @@melangkoh4184 Glad to hear it can maintain a steady setpoint. Pretty amazing value I think. I've been using it off and on to heat various mixtures in the past several months and it seems to work pretty good.

  • @Nagy-FerencRichárd
    @Nagy-FerencRichárd 6 місяців тому

    Is it the 10A version?

  • @mrmc55
    @mrmc55 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @MrTurboturbine
    @MrTurboturbine 7 місяців тому

    Your variac appears to be missing it's carbon brush wiper, that helps prevents arcing and short circuits between the windings. It looks like the brush contact part number for your variac is 146-0121-S. hope that helps.

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen 7 місяців тому

      Indeed, that looks to be the case. Though since I snipped that piece of metal off of the wiper blade to make it make contact, that part will no longer fit. Also worth noting the cheapest I was able to find that brush part online was $80, and a whole replacement variac I found (used) for $110. So I'll probably just keep using it this way until it fails. Then I can do another youtube video on why brush contacts are important 😃

  • @deinahrsnoidson7961
    @deinahrsnoidson7961 7 місяців тому

    It's probably a single pole double throw relay with two switches inside it, one which is normally open (the one without the magnet) and one that is normally closed (the one with the magnet). When both of the coils are energized the open relay closes and the closed relay opens.

  • @paulthomas4917
    @paulthomas4917 9 місяців тому

    The noise on he output voltage would concern me for the widest use. A liner power supply with fixed 3.3volt and 5 volt Terminas and an adjustable 0 to 30 volt output channel at even one amp would cover most work in the electronics lab, obviously adjustable current limiting on all channels is escentual. One of the things to look at on any bench supply is the output capacitance and how quickly the current limits, how quickly the voltage recovers and with what overshoot. Smps tend to have large output capacitance to reduce the fluctuations. Those big capacitors are just waiting to dump into your delicate masterpiece. Why not check out the above with your scope and compare with one of your linear supplies. I bet the peak output current of a given setting, say 100mA has a spike more like 3 times that and the voltage recovering overshoots by more than you would like, it would be interesting to see. I agree we are talking a budget psu here, but, two digits after the decimal point that are meaningless due to the output fluctuations may lead you to think it looks better than it is especially if the current limit is for all intense and purposes nothing more than protecting the psu itself.

  • @Kenfuy
    @Kenfuy 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the thorough review and test

  • @JebenOvajIgrac
    @JebenOvajIgrac 11 місяців тому

    What is the green exit for?

    • @TheFlash8889
      @TheFlash8889 10 місяців тому

      It's the ground connection. That's also connected to the ground terminal of the power socket you've pluged it in to.

  • @y_x2
    @y_x2 11 місяців тому

    Everything is so cheap on this unit I'm not sure the unit will last very long at maximum load. Why displaying 4 numbert when you can hold only 2?

  • @timspi
    @timspi 11 місяців тому

    I was loading mine with 12 V and 4 A for about 3 hours and the fan was turning on from time to time for around half a minute. You can definitely hear the fan. The ambient temperature was 25°C.

  • @shaad2841
    @shaad2841 Рік тому

    Is switching power supply is go for laptops repairing?

  • @zyeborm
    @zyeborm Рік тому

    Probably find in a high voltage unit like that it'll be filled with sulphur hexafluoride or similar or left at ultra high vacuum. Sulphur hexafluoride is used to extinguish electrical arcs. Argon neon etc (noble gases) are used in neon lights and welding specifically because they are easy to ionise and carry an arc well. They may even pressurise the gas in the tube to help with breaking the arc though I'm not sure at what point the breakeven on that is. Vacuum makes things easier to ionise until you get to very very high vacuum levels, i don't know that it has been used for this kind of thing but i wouldn't put it past people. The advantage of that would be i imagine less leakage current than you'd get in a filled tube. Though that would rarely matter I'd think. Regardless of the fill gas they will almost certainly bake the assembly under the vacuum to like 300c or so to bake out all the water that has built up adsorbed into the glass surface and the metal etc. I wouldn't be surprised to see in a quality unit like this a getter of some kind too. A reactive metal that will eat any oxygen that gets into the tube. Though if it's pressured with hf6 that's probably not needed.

  • @fryderykmuszynski5521
    @fryderykmuszynski5521 Рік тому

    great video helped a lot

  • @mikebowers7161
    @mikebowers7161 Рік тому

    I have the same unit. You are correct, I don't think you could find another unit at this price point that has these features that all work so well. I used my dmm and it was ever so slightly more accurate than yours, which is more than enough for me. I am just a bumbling electronics hobbyist. I look forward to the day when I know enough and have progressed far enough to need something better!

  • @dunk8157
    @dunk8157 Рік тому

    9.978v vs 10v is just over 0.2% not 3%, thats really good, and at 30v it's 0.17%, I'm not sure how you could get much better than, I would say its very accurate. 2v noise seems huge though, is that definatly correct? I guess its just a peak at the very high frequency? Might be nice to give a noise figure in dB at say audio frequencies as that would be quite useful to know for a lot of uses. Also its a shame you didnt give us the ripple voltage as I can see you had it plugged into a scope. I like the look of these things but I would be concerned they would be noisier than a traditional psu with wound transformers and voltage regulators. They do seem very good value though.

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      Yes, it is plenty noisy, especially at high frequency, compared to its beefy linear counterparts. My main reason for measuring this range (MHz) was because this is where the power supply is the noisiest. This is also the basic operating principle of a switching power supply, it uses high frequency switching to give a stable voltage so this is to be expected unless they do a good job filtering the output. And correct, I must have misspoke. 0.2% would be the difference. Quite good for a cheap power supply, yes.

    • @dunk8157
      @dunk8157 Рік тому

      Thanks for the reply, yes that makes sense to test the HF noise. I was wondering how good these would be as a power supply for breadboarding audio circuits, so I was thinking about noise further down the spectrum. Ive realised these are probably overkill though for that sort of thing though as most circuits for audio use way less than an amp. @@reedpetersen

  • @havasss
    @havasss Рік тому

    Thanks for the review. Can batteries charge with it? Any reverse voltage protection?

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      Yes, you can charge batteries. CC mode works well for this. No reverse voltage protection, as it is a general use power supply not specifically meant for charging batteries. It is up to the user to add some application-specific protection where needed.

  • @bhoutdoors507
    @bhoutdoors507 Рік тому

    That’s absurd! I generally like to buy good quality bulbs even for a cheap car, it’s a nice low budget luxury that I enjoy every time I drive at night

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      I totally agree! The cheaper bulbs usually aren't as bright. I like to use a lot of white-label or low-cost alternatives for many products and they often turn out pretty good. This one didn't.

  • @georg_engelmann
    @georg_engelmann Рік тому

    Thanks for the comments about the fan. I was worried that there's something wrong with my NANKADF power supply because the fan never started...

  • @LiepinsJanis
    @LiepinsJanis Рік тому

    thanks great video. Could you do a teardown of it?

  • @pontifexmaximus_e
    @pontifexmaximus_e Рік тому

    Nice work

  • @moturcu4226
    @moturcu4226 Рік тому

    Hi are you still happy with power supply?

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      Yes I am! None of the features have stopped working yet, and I use it on a weekly basis.

    • @moturcu4226
      @moturcu4226 Рік тому

      @@reedpetersen Thanks.

  • @rittol2365
    @rittol2365 Рік тому

    Help!! Just got an oscilloscope and learned the importance isolating power supply from the same ground as the oscilloscope. What is the correct way to use a probe on this, the alligator clip on neg and probe in pos? How would this work in circuitly would i always keep the clip on the neg side of the circuit?

  • @윤순병-h9k
    @윤순병-h9k Рік тому

    When will part2 be uploaded?

  • @Spirit532
    @Spirit532 Рік тому

    The cylinder at 7:42 is a getter container. It's just a stub inside that contains a material activated by heat(hence why it's so discolored, it was induction heated) that absorbs the remaining gases from the reference side after pumpdown, which is evacuated to an ultrahigh vacuum through the cold weld pinchoff(which you may have popped by prying through the hole, they are exceptionally fragile) - typically as high as possible, but the pressure is still recorded and calibrated for. These gauges operate around RF frequencies, the diaphragm/dual capacitor set being part of the coupling circuit, or the resonant circuit(varies by manufacturer). There's not much to it, but the physical design does get tricky. That's why the matched diodes are there. The heating bands are most likely to keep the physical structure, membranes, and the diode/opamp package at a constant temperature, since material properties change with temp. That's why the RF part sits in a clean desiccant can. There's basically nothing to see inside the gauge - it's assembled through welding, so you won't find anything besides a set of three rings welded together with a membrane between the two and the endcap on the end. This is however an advantage - capacitance gauges are extremely robust, and are very nice to clean. Just fill the vacuum side with acetone, swirl it around, rinse with DI water, then dry with ethanol and bake to ~50C(or just place under a vacuum immediately and evaporate).

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      Great info! Thanks. To your point about the getter container- what is the mechanism for induction heating of the activated material? I didn't see any coils on the PCB that came off of it.

    • @Spirit532
      @Spirit532 Рік тому

      @@reedpetersen It's only heated once to activate it, during production.

  • @JPByStander
    @JPByStander Рік тому

    The square hole behind was meant for a USB connector, enabling the PSU to be connected to PC for remote control, that’s what I heard. I’m planning to get one that is 120V 3A for my work though. Btw, the brand i meant was Wanptek, which has a very similar design to what you have there.

  • @robertp9370
    @robertp9370 Рік тому

    I love putting group 24 batteries into all my vehicles. they are good for v8 trucks, suvs, and I even put them in my four cylinders. I usually can squeeze them in and they just are awesome and cheap.

  • @GlenBeer
    @GlenBeer Рік тому

    The square hole in the back is for a power switch. Mine has one as we as the soft button on the front.

  • @SuperiorRecords
    @SuperiorRecords Рік тому

    ty i refuse to pay 150 for a battery if there are other options like this. also why couldnt u just flip the battery around so u didnt have to stretch cable?

  • @rasherbilbo452
    @rasherbilbo452 Рік тому

    Nicely done. Subbed.

  • @Anatoli-y
    @Anatoli-y Рік тому

    Output button is just a knob, that cuts off positive wire from connection? Or I'm wrong?

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      No, I don't think it directly cuts off connection because it oftentimes takes a little bit (half a second or so) to settle down to 0 current from whatever voltage you are supplying. I think it is more of a command to the switching circuit to stop supplying current.

    • @Anatoli-y
      @Anatoli-y Рік тому

      @@reedpetersen Thanks! I understand that is a "soft" button. Question was more about its working function. I want to upgrade my old linear 305d power supply with this function, and may be with a SC button for adjusting amps. Direct on front panel.

  • @takipetenakis1697
    @takipetenakis1697 Рік тому

    This power supply does not operate in constant current mode.. It does, however, demonstrate the ability to set an upper current threshold limit. Were this able to operate in a constant current mode, for example, shorting the leads and adjusting the current to 0.001A ie; (1 milliamp)- and thereafter connecting a load of 1000 ohms across the (+) and (-) output terminals SHOULD indicate 1 volt. It does not. I own this same power supply, albeit it is the 60V/5A model. Let's say the load is actually 1234 ohms rather than 1000 ohms, therefore this DC power supply supply should (and this equipment does not) slew the voltage across the load to 1.234 Volts. In my experience this manufacturer supplies (no pun intended) a solid product meeting the OEM's specification. The constant current foible I examined seems honest and attributable to the vagaries of the Chinese (Mandarin?) languages translation to English. This OEM even included a very nicely attempted explanation of how to set the power supply upper current limit threshold.. I believe many technicians and technologists are not typically exposed to 'Constant Current' functionality in higher-end bench power supplies (Agilent, Lambda, etc) while the verbiage 'constant current' has been heqar bandied about by more senior staff. Another term for 'constant current' is a 'force-and-measure' type circuit which seems more common in the EU and large corporate development labs. Mr. Peterson provided a very professional presentation here and should be commended.

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      I'm not sure this is the case. I have seen that when I put it into constant current mode to, say, charge a battery, the current hits its upper threshold, and the voltage "floats" based on the resistance of the load attached. You can also see this in the video when I connect the light bar: the voltage doesn't make it to the set voltage, but instead the power supply outputs as much voltage as needed to push through about 5 Amps of current. I am not sure it is good at this at low currents (to your example, 1 mA might not work well) simply due to the imprecision of this supply, but I do believe CC mode works based on my understanding. I read NI's manual on power supplies (located at download.ni.com/evaluation/pxi/Power_Supply_Fundmentals.pdf ) and it seems that this power supply behaves properly in constant-current mode based on their description.

    • @dirtmover123
      @dirtmover123 Рік тому

      CC mode works just fine. I set V=30V and A=150mA on mine. As soon as I connected a 43R 3W resistor, the voltage adjusts down to 6.53V and the current stays fixed at 150mA. If yours isn't behaving like this there's something wrong with it.

  • @BruceSchaller
    @BruceSchaller Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/mmsBT3Fuggk/v-deo.html i think a lot of that is all about getting a clean reference so that you get that nice solid signal out. Here's a video by a self proclaimed volt-nut which you'll probably enjoy pretty well. Cheers!

    • @reedpetersen
      @reedpetersen Рік тому

      Yes, I love Marco Reps' channel! I haven't watched that video, I'll have to give it a look. I agree with you, I think that's what all of the layers of shielding are about. The digital board is on top and the analog board is buried deeper in the onion.

  • @jozefnovak7750
    @jozefnovak7750 Рік тому

    Super! Thank you very much!

  • @pmor5992
    @pmor5992 Рік тому

    words of wisdom , if/when your vehicle needs a new battery , they cannot be "reconditioned"/"renewed" or any of that wishful thinking , get the best correct battery you can afford asap , a weak battery or carrying around a jump box/cables is a pain as well as risky to your vehicles entire electrical system , this is coming from a 63 yr old full time mechanic friend of mine whom i would consider an "expert" on the subject , IMO ;-)