Index The index to this thread is found in post number 903 Go to INDEX. [IMG_3826] How about sharing some tips you use? Here is one I use often when I need my third hand to give a constant pull. [2017-01-04_0-01-26.jpg] .

Paracord cable manufacturing Cannot remember if using nylon Paracord casings were discussed in this thread. For completeness here is a PDF that shows using nylon paracord for a outer coat when you make up your own multi wire cables. 0ab8d824fcc2444afea97557a115b5cc3ed81ed7.pdf 602.37 KB

[image] I've always used wire loom. I have a bunch of different sizes. Is there an advantage of para cord over wire loom? Because I'm always willing to try something new.

I like using lots of zip ties :upside_down_face:

I have used your example loom several times but I find the quality not to be great and the weave is too open. Paracord has a much tighter weave than the sleeving you show. The nylon material is very soft, wear resistant and (IMO) gives a much more flexible result; I prefer the nylon version of paracord (not the polyethylene type). The problem with paracord is the diameters available. :frowning: BTW you can also use a pull string (soldered to the wires) to aid in pulling your cable wires through the sleeving. [1] Where is that idea re: polarizing Dupont connectors ? :thinking:

[image] LarryD: Para cord has a much tighter weave than the casing you have show there. [image] LarryD: The nylon material is very soft, wear resistant and (IMO) gives a much more flexible. Good points for use on wires outside of a case. [image] LarryD: Where is that idea re: polarizing Dupont connectors ? My parts were slow in arriving given the recent snow storms, but it's on the way :slight_smile: Used this as an excuse to buy a new crimper

This post will be used as a repository for advanced electronic videos. PCB STUFF [Why understanding currents in PCB is important? | #HighlightsRF] [image] Seven Habits of Successful 2-Layer Board Designers If performance matters, if the interconnects are not transparent, or if you want to develop good habits, you will want to incorporate these seven habits in your next two layer board design. [Watch How a PCB Layout Change Makes Big Difference - with Eric Bogatin (Ground bounce)] [Eric Bogatin on Breaking Bad Habits in PCB Design - AltiumLive Keynote] ["You must Unlearn what You have Learned"] [What Every PCB Designer Should Know - Return Current Path (with Eric Bogatin)] MOSFET stuff [Measuring a MOSFET’s Miller Plateau - Workbench Wednesdays] [MOSFETs and How to Use Them | AddOhms #11] Oscilloscope suff [Review: Rigol DS2000 Oscilloscope Pt 1] [Review: Rigol DS2000 Oscilloscope Pt 2] [RIGOL DS6104 1GHz -- Part 2 demo of math, frame-mem-capture,analysis,pass,fail functions.] [Rigol Triggering - What Is Triggering by Saelig] [Instrument Basics: Logic Analyzer - Workbench Wednesdays] [Learn Oscilloscope Basics with an Arduino Uno and RTM3004 | AddOhms #28] De-coupling ["You must Unlearn what You have Learned"] [EEVblog #1085 - Bypass Capacitors Visualised!] [Decoupling capacitors] Kickback diodes [#183: Why diodes are used around relay coils: Back to Basics on flyback or snubber diodes] SMD soldering [Pace Inc.Everything you wanted to know about soldering and desoldering but were afraid to ask] [How to Solder Surface Mount Resistors and Caps] Logic level switching [How to Use Logic Level Shifters – ATM | Digi-Key Electronics] Capacitors [Learning About Polymer Capacitors - The Learning Circuit] [Replacing MLCCs with Polymer Capacitors - The Learning Circuit] [Ceramic Capacitor Voltage Effect - Workbench Wednesdays] [#234: Basics of Near Field RF Probes | E-Field & H-Field | How-to use]

DIY Circuit Board Holder See post 935 also. If you have been following this thread, you will know several magnetic tools have been discussed. Existing magnet tools can be easily turned into a new tool set as shown in the images below. The two magnetic High Boy stands can be fitted with locking binder clips to form a circuit board holder. Commercial version costs about $130.00 USD. The DIY version costs about $2.00 Not shown in the images below would be a component arm with foam pad; this arm would be attached to one of the binder clips. [A] [1] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G]

[image] LarryD: Storage for your small components. I use 'Satco'-brand takeaway food boxes, which I buy in the hundreds. Benefits: Stackable. Cheap. Flexible. (so depending on the project/phase, the appropriate boxes get moved into a place where they're handy). Self-sorting. (regularly-used boxes tend to be higher-up, so generally starting at the top and working down is an effective search method). [image] [image] I store my breadboard wires in a breadboard. That way I can easily pick the right size according to the number of holes it covers. [image] My resistors and ceramic capacitors live in a folder full of pockets. I think it was designed for collecting baseball cards or something like that. [image] For tidy early prototyping, I made these several of these Uno/breadboard setups. The Uno is secured inside a plastic case, screwed to the wood (in this case sawed up from a donor empty wine case). Foam feet on the bottom help make it stable. It sure beats the uno and breadboard wobbling around all over the place, and can be put away like this without anything working loose. [image] [image]

Magnetic Tool Storage Finally got around to make some proper storage for magnetic tools discussed in this thread. Buy some candy for the better half, skulk off with the tin the candies came in. (Don't tell her you bought the candy just for the tin container. :shushing_face: ) Images below are self explanatory. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F]

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