DIY Components Tester | Oscilloscope VI Curve (Octopus)

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • Join me in this tutorial as I demonstrate how to build an easy-to-make components tester circuit that can revolutionize troubleshooting #electronic #circuit boards. Learn how to harness the power of X-Y display mode on an oscilloscope to visualize complex relationships between signals and uncover hidden issues in your circuits.
    Discover the versatility of the Octopus VI curve tracer circuit, a Swiss army knife for electronics testing, don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your electronics testing toolkit and take your troubleshooting #skills to the next level!
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    Chapter Titles:
    0:01 Introduction: Easy-to-Make Components Tester Circuit
    0:28 Understanding X-Y Display Mode
    01:33 Introducing the Octopus VI Curve Tracer Circuit
    02:08 Building the Circuit: Schematic Design and Component Selection
    03:04 PCB Design and Manufacturing Process
    03:47 Assembly and Testing: From Components to Enclosure
    05:21 Wiring to Oscilloscope
    05:55 Unveiling V-I Curves: Inspecting Component Status
    07:25 Conclusion: Empowering Electronics Enthusiasts
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 19

  • @robertsjim52
    @robertsjim52 7 місяців тому +2

    Do you have the 3d printer files and the gerber files?

    • @DIYGUYChris
      @DIYGUYChris  7 місяців тому

      You could get the making files from my Razzl account : share.razzl.com/iNYu

    • @besamjohn
      @besamjohn 4 місяці тому

      @@DIYGUYChris I just get a 404 not found with that link

    • @DIYGUYChris
      @DIYGUYChris  4 місяці тому

      @@besamjohn that's a link to my Razzl creator profile, the making files are in there

  • @yz250ftony
    @yz250ftony 28 днів тому +1

    Its also known as a "tracker". I use one at work, we've used this circuit for troubleshooting since the 2000s. Very useful once you learn how to use it. The schematic is online. I think I have a few tracker boxes made up.

  • @1simc1
    @1simc1 8 місяців тому +1

    nice. first time hearing about this. looks handy

    • @1simc1
      @1simc1 8 місяців тому

      can you test transistors with this?

    • @DIYGUYChris
      @DIYGUYChris  8 місяців тому

      @@1simc1 indeed, it tests whatever components by comparison of the traced curve of the component under test to a curve of a good work one.
      You could even test integrated circuits 😉

  • @avichalid5604
    @avichalid5604 4 місяці тому

    Hi Guy Chris. I am having an issue with the AC Power receptacle. I am unsure about the one you used on your board. I already purchased 3 kinds, and none fits on the PCB board. Do you have any ideas or suggestions?

  • @avichalid5604
    @avichalid5604 5 місяців тому

    Hi, I came across your Video regarding the Octopus VI Curve Tracer and am very intrigued. I am very new to electronics and would like to build the Octopus. Would you be willing to share the Gerber Files and the enclosure STL files?
    Thanks.
    Avi

  • @naitikpatel7620
    @naitikpatel7620 20 днів тому

    Can you make dual channel components tester so we can measure two components simultaneously

    • @DIYGUYChris
      @DIYGUYChris  19 днів тому

      @@naitikpatel7620 what is the point of measuring two components simultaneously! Giving that components has to be tested out of power.

  • @tonan5440
    @tonan5440 5 місяців тому

    Looks like the scope HV input pins are shorted to ground

  • @MrArmour31
    @MrArmour31 6 місяців тому

    absolutely I live it , I want it

    • @DIYGUYChris
      @DIYGUYChris  6 місяців тому

      You can get the making files from my Razzl account 😉

  • @wojteknarczynski9502
    @wojteknarczynski9502 5 місяців тому

    Why is it called Octopus?

  • @phillip4833
    @phillip4833 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @wrongmouse1658
    @wrongmouse1658 8 місяців тому

    I was introduced to the component tester, while I was serving in the AF, in the early 70’s and this toy was old then. In the hands of an experienced technician, you could go through a bunch of transistor logic computer boards quick, this includes analog boards. It just takes about a few dozen boards to get the experience you will need for the transistor logic. The analog board where somewhat simpler, due to the fact the failures were sometimes more pronounced, but still had their quirks to work out.
    The short cut, for analog boards, was to compare a good working board with a bad one, when you had that luxury.
    Still have mine, that I used in my early days of board repairs.