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View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- This is a tutorial on the 555 timer and demonstration on how it works as a PWM LED Driver and Latched Switch. This is also a follow-up to "A Look Inside #6 - Kelty LumaTech Cree LED Lantern" http://youtu.be/gopsOieG7ws...

In this video I do a basic demonstration of the Hantek DSO-1200 oscilloscope as well as the Fluke 43b oscilloscope function. I demonstate some of the functionality and trouble shooting around my solar powered Kindle DX project. I talk a about supercapacitors and show a nornal capacitor working in conjuction with a voltage regulator. Details: http://www.kmeasure.co.za/electronic-......

Visit my website for more Tips, Videos, DIY projects and more: http://www.mjlorton.com/ ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- I installed a well and was told I needed a 10 000 watt generator to run the 1.5 HP Flint and Walling well pump. Thanks to the good gent that provided me with the battery charger for...

------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- Feedback and a firmware fix from Fluke for the Fluke 287 / 289. Some new kit has arrived: Fluke CNX 3000, Fluke 805 vibration meter, CEM DT-337 milliamp clamp meter, Agilent U1177A Bluetooth data logging adapter. Email from Fluke: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t......

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- Next in the DIY Bench Power Supply series. Looks like I might have the circuit in its final iteration after finding the last errors. Subject to change after testing though ;-) Parts list and circuit...

A review, test and teardown / look inside of the ELBRO AC Solar Power Case Discussion and pictures here: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- A little feedback on the 555 timer tutorial I did. The TS555 (CMOS 555 timer) IC arrived and I have a video ready showing the power consumption. The Rigol DS2000 Oscilloscope has arrived and I'll...

Please support my content creation by using my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 Or anything on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- In this video I show what features have been added with the latest firmware for the FLIR E4 thermal camera....

A list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en... This is a review of the Fluke 177. This is Fluke's true RMS digital multimeter with 6000 count. This is an entry level multimeter for electrical / electronics. I will be using this multimeter in a future series on "How to use a multimeter for beginners" (multimeter tutorial)...

I went to a Fluke dealer / product meeting and saw some of their newly released products. My Amazon store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 Items and topics mentioned in this video: * Fluke 435 Series II Power Quality and Energy Analyzer - lithium battery, calculate energy loss in monetary terms, inverter losses, iflex current probes * New cheap multimeter...

Please support my content creation by using my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- I decided to move the power supply circuit from the breadboard to a prototyping strip board. This will help with trouble shooting feedback loop stability (oscillations) that...

Teardown of an emergency LED light. An explanation of the circuit, a look at the diode bridge rectifier wave forms on an oscilloscope. Link to my forum entry: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com...

I need to cut my hair! It's time to take a look inside my hair clippers and see if we can fix them...? Discussion on the forum: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel...

A look at the solar cars taking part in the 5400 km solar challenge around South Africa. --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton...

I do a brief introduction / review of the LeCroy WaveJet 324A Oscilloscope. I use my Amazon Kindle super capacitor solar charging circuit to demonstrate some of its functionality....it's a nice piece of kit. Thanks to Comtest (www.comtest.co.za) for the loan of this Oscilloscope. Specs: 200 MHz, 1 GS/s, 4 Ch, 500 kpts/Ch with 7.5" Color Display. 2 GS/s Interleaved...

Even with no thermals...it just floats...Gliding in Ohio...stunning day with the ParkZone Radian - YouTube6 Likes6 Dislikes948 views views226,928 followersEntertainment Upload TimePublished on 3 May 2...

Review of the Mastech / Sinometer MS8218 50000 count multimeter with data logging. Purchase the Mastech / Sinometer MS8218 here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/det... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel...

In this video I do a comparison between several power consumption meters. energy metersPower Consumption Monitors - Fluke 43b vs Efergy (Owl) vs CHTech Power Monitor - YouTube38 Likes38 Dislikes13,160 views views226,928 followersScience & Technology Upload TimePublished on 18 Oct 2...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- A review of the Fluke 107 Palm-sized Digital Multimeter. I put the Fluke 107 side by side with the Fluke 115 and Fluke 17B as a comparison for part of this review. http://www.fluke.com/fluke/vnen/digit......

Merry Christmas and thanks for your support! --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20...

A list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en... I go though some features / options and measurements which are not obviously visible on the Fluke 87 V / 28-II. * How to disable the beeper * How to measure Siemens / conductivity * How to enter the calibration mode / view the calibration number * How to enable the high...

I complete the temperature coefficient testing and calibration of my Multimeter Reference Check. --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton...

A quick view of my "new" lab work bench I put together over two days...a time lapse shows the action. --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- In this video we take a look at the Grid Tied Solar Power System I have installed to test various solar components. Here we look at the installation of the Enphase M250 Microinverters, the Envoy...

In this video I do a review of the Thurlby Thandar PL303 precision linear 30V 3A compact variable power supply unit. I compare it against my existing bench power supply that I made at college when I studied electronic engineering (Cape Town - Cape Technikon) Other equipment used: Fluke 115 Brymen TBM867 / BM867Variable bench power supply review / buyers guide...

Visit my website for more Tips, Videos, DIY projects and more: http://www.mjlorton.com/ --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- Multimeter tutorial - This series of videos is a tutorial on how to use a digital multimeter for beginners. It will also explain the basics of electricity and address some safety issues. Please support...

Review of the UNI-T UT71D multimeter / DMM - 4000 / 40000 count, 0.025% / 0.05% DC accuracy, internal data logging for 10 000 values, PC data logging. --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- I talk about the dates for the current ISO-TECH giveaway, an overview of the IDM 505 multimeter, LED lighting and battery testing. Read the performance link on Lead Crystal Batteries here: http://www.bettabatteries.com/#...

This is a little project I'm running to test the performance of three solar panel types under varying conditions. The review covers crystalline, amorphous and CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium (di)Selenide) PVs. I'm also testing a MPPT vs PWM solar charger. This is for my own interest and is not very scientific but I'm trying to learn along the way...enjoy.Solar Panel...

In this video I test the capacity of a 105 Amp hour deep cycle battery to work out the number of watt hours you can expect to get. Brymen TBM251 / BM251 Dave of EEV blog does a great video about this as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8hTQX... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4hKd...Battery Capacity testing - Part 1 - YouTube131 Likes131 Dislikes73,300...

A viewer requested a closer look at the build of the Solar Powered Go-Pack. The parts can be found here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en...Yaesu FT-817 Solar Powered Go-Pack: A closer look at the build - YouTube34 Likes34 Dislikes4,426 views views226,928 followersScience & Technology Upload TimePublished on 21 May 2...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- A quick overview of the repairs to the lab so far...happy days! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com...

Visit my website for more Tips, Videos, DIY projects and more: http://www.mjlorton.com/ ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- A review of the New Fluke 279 FC - an industrial multimeter and thermal camera combined into one device with Fluke Connect. http://en-us.fluke.com/products/digit... Fluke 279 FC True-rms...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- I go through the design and operation of the college power supply project. There is one minor error that still needs to be corrected but I think we are very close to a final design. Thanks to...

View all my tutorials and videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjlorton... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- In this video we take a look at the Grid Tied Solar Power System I have installed to test various solar components. Here we look at the installation of the Enphase M250 Microinverters, the Envoy...

In this video I demonstrate a DIY method of adding external (solar) power to the Fluke 287 / 289 digital multimeter. I'm hoping to power and recharge the Fluke from solar power. This is a proof of concept project for myself...and you if you think it might be a handy hack ;-) TAKE NOTE....Do this at your OWN RISK. You will void your lifetime Fluke warranty!!!...

A review of the UNI-Trend / UNI-T UT61E 22000 count multimeter. Torture test to see temperature stability and calibration with DMMCheck Discount on the UT61E available to my viewers if you contact Franky directly on my forum: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:-...

A review of the Mastech MS5308 LCR meter used to test capacitors, inductors and resistors. Readings compared with Agilent U1272A and Peak ESR70+ Thanks to Franky. Contact him here to purchase: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations...

In this video I demonstrate an AC circuit breaker being used in a DC circuit and how it trips when overloaded. A bit of research is still required to understand if they are safe to use in this application and when they would trip. Future reviews shown: *SetSolar mini grid tie inverter (www.setsolar.co.za) * Major Tech MT1887 40000 count IP67 waterproof / dustproof...

A chat about multimeter input protection, ease of use and buyer's guide. I show some resettable fuses, PTC's I plan to testin the near future. --------------------- Click "Show more" ------------------------------- My website and forum:- http://www.mjlorton.com Donations and contributions:- http://www.mjlorton.com My techie channel MJLorton - Solar Power and...

Please support my content creation by using my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- I take a look at the YZXstudio USB 3.0 Power Monitor with OLED display which is sold by Franky - http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-3-0-Power... I demonstrate this very handy tool...

Visit my website for more Tips, Videos, DIY projects and more: http://www.mjlorton.com/ ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- A look at Dacian's new Solar Battery Management System, the SBMS 100. It can be used with various Lithium cell technologies like LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) and Supercapacitors....

Please support my content creation by using my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- In this video I go through and demonstrate some issues with the new Keysight MSO-X 3000T oscilloscope. http://www.keysight.com/main/campaign... * A catch for some new folks...