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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 the demonstration I need to look at a leakage / quiescent current to see if it can be reduced. Topics coved in this video: * Some background and history on the 555 timer. * Pin layout and description of the 555 timer DIP IC * Explanation on how the comparator op amps work inside the 555 timer. * Explanation on how the RS Flip Flop works and the its logic * An explanation and demonstration of the 555 timer as a latched switch. * An explanation and demonstration of the 555 timer as a PWM (pulse width modulated) LED driver / dimmer circuit. * A look at transistors and a Darlington pair. * A look at how we can improve the quiescent / q-point current of the circuit. * 555 timer tutorial * Monostable and astable multivibrator Electronic parts to get started playing with the 555 timer circuits: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?nod... CSS555 Programmable 555 Timer: http://www.customsiliconsolutions.com... TS555 Low power single CMOS timer: http://www.st.com/web/catalog/sense_p... An Advancement in Micro-power 555 Timers http://blog.customsiliconsolutions.co... The 555 timer. A chip so versatile that it has been used in everything from toys to spacecraft. A chip that can act as an oscillator, a schmitt trigger, PWM driver, a siren/alarm, a light or dark detector, and much much more. It is the most popular IC of all time having been around since 1971 and now selling over 1 billion annually. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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-... Digital Oscilloscope Specifications: . Dual Channel oscilloscope . 500 MSPS sampling rate . 200 MHz bandwidth scope . 8 bit resolution . Isolated ground Digital Multimeter Specifications: . Multimeter Testing modes: Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Diode and Continuity . Max input voltage: 800 VDC & 600 VAC . Max input current: 10 A (AC&DC) . Max input impedance: 10 M? . Isolated ground General Technical Specifications of Scopemeter: . USB2.0 PC-Interface (Optional RS232 & LAN) . Battery or AC powered (6 hours battery life) . Large 320x240 backlit display (14.5cm / 5.7inch) Scopemeter Software Features: . Very intuitive UI (user interface). . 23 oscilloscope measurements including: Min/Max, Overshoot/Undershoot, Mean, RMS, +/- duty cycle and rise/fall time. . Horisontal and Vertical Cursors. . FFT analysis (Spectrum Analyser). . X-Y (circular) plotting of data. . Mathematical functions on oscilloscope waveforms, e.g. Ch3 = Ch1+Ch2. . 1000 Waveforms can be stored and retrieved for comparison. . Pass / Fail Testing. The Scopemeter Package Includes: DSO1200 Oscilloscope & Multimeter, two 200MHz Oscilloscope Test Probes, two Multimeter Probes, USB cable to connect oscilloscope to PC, AC Power Supply, Printed User Manual, PC-Software CD, travel bag.

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 my Bioenno Power Lithium Iron Phosphate battery: https://www.rolasolar.com.au/ A quick mention of the Mini Precision GPS Reference Clock by Leo Bodnar: http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.p... There is a timelapse of our house being built and a mention of Superior Walls: http://www.superiorwallsnc.com/ The main chit chat is about sizing a generator for a well pump taking into account power factor (VA rating), power de-rating for altitude and temperature. Support me through Patreon or by using my Amazon Store: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjlorton Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 Or anything on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- *** Programming Electronics Academy *** Sign-Up below to join over 20,000 awesome people to learn from our Arduino Crash Course - it's 12 optimized video lessons to get you up and running quick with Arduino. https://programmingelectronics.com/ar... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

------------------------------ 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... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Kickstarter: Picsu - The power supply that fits in your computer, Convenient configurable power supply for hobbyists, engineers, and DIYers. Installs in your desktop PC! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1... More on Bitcoin: What Is Bitcoin? Tom Woods Talks to Erik Voorhees http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi2Wge... Peer-to-Peer Currencies: The Amazing (And True!) Story of Bitcoin by Adrian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sKx6l... Security Now 287: BitCoin CryptoCurrency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPSw... Josh Zerlan CEO of ButterFly Labs Interview Part 1 Raw video from Bitcoin Conference London 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLWJf... Josh Zerlan ButterFly Labs Interview Part 2 Raw video from Bitcoin Conference London 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPqc...

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 diagram here: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================= Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: http://www.tester.co.uk - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk - Calibration and service of test equipment ================================================= Special thanks to Bruce Squier, Sales rep and agent for ELBRO AC Email: infoza@elbro.com Phone: +27 21 551 6685 Mobile: +27 76 993 4424 Website: http://www.elbro.com Thanks to Trevor Beekman of SolarWorx (http://www.SolarWorx.co.za) / One Energy (http://wwwoneenergy.co.za/jhbnorth) Email: trevorb@oneenergy.co.za Phone: +27 86 567 0898 Mobile: +27 82 411 5412 http://www.elbro.com/db_images/produk... Technical Data Multifunctional charge AC 230/220/110 V or DC 18 V ■ Charge in the car (max. 18 V) only 5 hours ■ Charge on electricity (230V) only 5 hours ■ Charging via solar panel. Only 16 hours Multifunctional ports AC 220/230/110 V oder DC 12 V/ 5V ■ Connection 230 V AC ■ Connection 5 V DC, USB (Mobile-Phone, Laptop, MP3, iPAD etc.) ■ Connection 12 V DC (portable devices) ■ Intelligent LCD-Display ■ Integrated LED-Lamp 3 Watt ■ Controller input 12V 10A ■ Rugged water resistant housing ■ Lithium-Polymer-Battery 12V 16000mAh ■ Color: Green (Army-Look), Black, Silver ■ Accessories and adapters: USB, various power supply connector, 12V-Car-adapter, 230V AC-Power connecting cable Use for camping, 4 x 4 trips, emergency power, solar charging electronic gadgets (ipod, iphone, cell phones, ipad, etc. Other ELBRO products: http://www.elbro.com/db_images/home/L...

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 be doing a video comparison with the Agilent soon. I also have the Rigol DS6000 oscilloscope demo board which I'll use in future oscilloscope reviews, evaluations and tutorials. Rigol are about to release the M300 Series Data Acquisition/Switch System in North America. You can read more about it here: http://int.rigol.com/download/Oversea... St. Baldrick's Foundation, raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer research: http://fox8.com/2014/02/28/students-s... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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. (Versions: 1.15.5, 2.1.0, 2.3.0) Main improvements * Level/span feature for FLIR E6 and E8 (enabled by config ver 1.2). * Blending function (all models). * Better measurement accuracy when the distance to target (target size) is changed. * Arabic language. * USB driver problem solved. * The spot size is now correlating to the minimum object size (temperature measurement) * Camera is now working properly when connecting to USB when in archive mode. * Various other bug fixes. FLIR firmware and change log: http://support.flir.se/CustHelp/Firmw... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 do a comparison with my Fluke 115 and Fluke 287. Thanks to Comtest for the load of the multimeter www.comtest.co.za A list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en... Specs: * Manual and automatic ranging * Display Hold and Auto Hold * Frequency and capacitance measurements * Resistance, continuity and diode measurements * Temperature measurements (179) * Min-max-average recording * Closed case calibration through front panel * Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster

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 from a viewer (Rune) in Norway for review. * New Fluke Thermal Imagers for Electrical / Mechanical IR imaging - Ti100 TiR110, TiR125 * New Fluke Thermal Imagers for Buildings - TiR27, TiR29, TiR32 * Amprobe Solar 600 * Amprobe Solar 4000 * Thermography for electrical, building thermal insulation, water leaks, horse / equine injury location, breast cancer diagnosis.

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 I have. Feedback loop stability will be covered in the next few videos as it is a very important topic related to power supply design. (Stability of Op Amp Circuits) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I take apart an emergency LED light as it no longer seem to work. I want to use it as a warning system when the power grid fails so I know when we are running on our Victron Energy inverter and batteries. Other items or topics seen or mentioned in this video: * How does a full wave bridge rectifier work? * How does a filter / smoothing capacitor work? * Rectification wave forms on a UNI-T UT81b Scopemeter / oscilloscope. * Cheap lead acid charging circuit. * Replace battery with hybrid capacitors * Fluke 287 / 289 used to measure peak to peak AC wave form. * How to use a 555 timer IC to blink / flash the LEDs to make them more power efficient. * Transformer ratio / step down * Relay and resistors * Fluke 115 * Agilent U1272A Diode bridge rectifier: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode_br... A diode bridge is an arrangement of four (or more) diodes in a bridge circuit configuration that provides the same polarity of output for either polarity of input. When used in its most common application, for conversion of an alternating current (AC) input into a direct current (DC) output, it is known as a bridge rectifier. A bridge rectifier provides full-wave rectification from a two-wire AC input, resulting in lower cost and weight as compared to a rectifier with a 3-wire input from a transformer with a center-tapped secondary winding.

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 MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy them here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/det... We take a look inside the hair clippers at the electronics, batteries...and "charging circuit". I do draw a circuit diagram to gain an understanding of how the electronic circuit works. We then have to take a look inside the DC power supply for the clippers as something is not right....more of that investigation in part 2. A look inside...and attempt to fix my Bed Head BHCL940 Buzz Off Men's 360 Revolution Hair Clipper: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001... Has a rechargeable battery Ceramic blades Finish is metallic and rubberized Lightweight model Maintenance free And if you would like to buy the latest version.... ;-) http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20/det...

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 My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sasol Solar Challenge: http://www.solarchallenge.org.za/ Teams: * North West University, University of Johannesburg, Tshwane University of Technology, German School of Johannesburg, WITS University, Tokai University (Japan), Nelson Mandela Metropolition University, University of Kwazulu Natal, Kenjiro Shinozuka, University of Johannesburg (H2 Hybrid), University of Johannesburg (Gas Turbine Hybrid), WITS University (Bike), Delhi Technological University. Tokai University's Solar Car Team Supported by Panasonic Wins the World Solar Challenge 2011: http://news.panasonic.net/archives/20... Panasonic also provided cylindrical 18650-type high-capacity lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. These high-capacity, long-enduring, and lightweight batteries utilize Panasonic's proprietary nickel-based positive electrodes and have the highest level of energy density in the industry. They can operate for long periods of time and can be linked in lightweight battery pack arrays. Tokai University team's winning performance at this year's WSC proved the significance and superior performance of Panasonic's / Sanyo HIT solar cells and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries HIT stands for Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-layer; heterojunction means a combination of amorphous and crystalline structures; intrinsic refers to intrinsic or i-type semiconductors. Items viewed or mentioned in this video: * High performance solar power cars. * Electric / EV cars / vehicles * Hydrogen fuel cell cars * Aerodynamic design * Lithium iron, lithium polymer and lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries * High speed solar powered cars * Hi tech carbon fiber

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 Vertical System Bandwidth 200 MHz Rise time 1.75 ns Input Channels 4 Bandwidth Limiters 20 MHz Input Impedance 1 MΩ ± 1.5% || 20 pF Input Coupling AC, DC, GND Maximum Input Voltage ± 400 Vpk Channel-Channel Isolation ≥ 34 dB from DC - 100 MHz ≥ 30 dB at 200 MHz Vertical Resolution 8 bits Sensitivity 2 mV/div - 10 V/div DC Gain Accuracy ±(1.5% + 0.5% of Full Scale) Offset Range ±1 V: 2 mV/div - 50 mV/div ±10 V: 50.2 mV/div - 500 mV/div ±100 V: 502 mV/div - 10 V/div Horizontal System Time/Division Range 2 ns/div - 50 s/div Clock Accuracy 10 ppm Trigger and Interpolator Jitter 500 ps (pk-pk)

Even with no thermals...it just floats...

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 MJLorton - Solar Power and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Description The newly released MS8218 is an auto-range 50,000 count true RMS digital multimeter with high accuracy and resolution. With its 24-bit A/D converter and single-chip micro-processer, it can measure AC/DC current and voltage up to 1000 volts and 10 amps and give you true RMS readings even if it's a mixed AC/DC signal. You can also use it to measure large resistor (upto 50MOhms) and capacitors (upto 5 mF). This meter comes with a RS232C port and compatible software, so you can easily hook it up with a computer to display, record and plot your measurement on your computer. Its graphic software has a unique dynamic scale so even a tiny variation will be reflected on the computer. AC/DC V/A + Resistance + Capacitance + Frequency (linear & logic) True RMA reading on AC & AC+DC All-range fuse protected Software & necessary accessories are include Specifications: Ranging automatic/manual Counts 50000 DC voltage 50/500mV/5/50/500/1000V ±0.03% DC + AC voltage 50/500mV/5/50/500/100V ±0.5% DC current 500/5000µA/50/500mA/5/10A ±0.15% AC current 500/5000µA/50/500mA/5A ±0.75%, 10A ±1.5% Resistance 500Ω/5/50/500kΩ/5MΩ ±0.1%, 50MΩ ±0.5% Capacitance 50/500nF/5/50µF ±1%, 500/5000µF ±2% Inductancy 2 mH / 20 mH / 200 mH / 2 H 20 H ± 3.0% Conductivity wire identification yes Diode, transistor test yes Automatic power-off yes Data Hold yes Overload protection yes Charge battery indication yes Measurement mode of relative quantity yes Off-duty factor 5Hz - 500kHz max/min value measurement yes rms value yes Power source 6 1.5V (AAA) Dimensions, mm 200 × 100 × 40 mm PC interface connection yes

In this video I do a comparison between several power consumption meters. energy meters

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... A 6000 count electricians multimeter. Some pictures on my forum: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from PatternMusic by Richard Lawler www.PatternMusic.com (used under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike Unported 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... **********************************************************************************

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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-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 impedance mode for mV (millivolts) * How to check if the fuses are blown * How to enable the zoom bar gaph * How to check the LCD display * How to check the buttons * How to disable auto power-off Thanks to Comtest South Africa for the loan of this unit: www.comtest.co.za A list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en...

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 My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I get my lab environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) to respectable levels so I can calibrate the Multimeter Reference Check ready for the giveaway at the end of June 2012. Entries can be made up until the 28th of June on my forum: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... I use the Fluke 8846A and HP 3457A as a cross reference to do the calibration. I show the temperature coefficient testing and results. I also test the accuracy of my DMMCheck from Voltagestandard.com with the Fluke 8846A and mention Doug's new device the DMMCheck Plus: The DMMCheck Plus is a battery powered device that checks seven important functions on a DMM: AC and DC Voltage, AC and DC current, Resistance, Frequency, and Duty Cycle. It you have a DVM or DMM that has questionable accuracy, the DMMCheck Plus can give you the confidence you need before relying on your test equipment. Provided on the small (2.5"W x 2.2"L) circuit board are the following circuits: Resistance : Four 0.1%, 10ppm precision resistors are included: 100Ω, 1.00KΩ, 10.00KΩ, and 100.0KΩ DC voltage : 5V, ± 0.01% voltage reference DC current : 1mA, ±0.1% current source AC voltage : 5V RMS, ±0.1% voltage source AC current : 1mA RMS, ±0.2% current source Frequency : 100Hz, ±0.02% signal source Duty Cycle : 100Hz, 5V RMS, signal source has 50% ± 0.05% duty cycle Other equipment used or mentioned in this video: * Precision resistors * NPN transistor * Analog Devices REF194ESZ * TL431 REF194ESZ * REF102CPG4 * Fluke 8846A 6.5 digit precision calibrated bench multimeter * HP / Agilent 3457A 6.5 / 7.5 precision calibrated bench multimeter * DMMCheck from Voltagestandard.com: http://www.voltagestandard.com/DMMChe... * DMMCheck Plus: http://www.voltagestandard.com/DMMChe...

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 My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I also talk about a multimeter (Major Tech MT1887 / Extech EX530) giveaway for July: Enter here: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... Specs of the MT1887 / Extech EX530: The Major Tech MT1887 / Extech EX530 is a 40 000 count multimeter with IP67 dustproof / waterproof rating. * Measures True RMS , AC Voltage and Current readings * IP67 Dust & Waterproof with O-Ring sealed casing * Auto Range with Manual Override * Measures Frequency on Electronic and Electrical Circuits * Measures Resistance up to 40MΩ * 1ms Peak Hold function * Temperature between 20 °C to 1000 °C * 4~20mA % Process loop measurements * Capacitance to 40mF * Relative Mode * Data Hold Function * Min/Max Recordings * 0.06% Basic accuracy * Diode Test and Continuity Buzzer * Auto Power Off * High resolution 40,000 Count LCD with 41 segment analogue bargraph * Overmould housing which disperses various shock over more of the case than conventional holsters * Integrated Test Lead Holder * Blue backlight for dimly lit areas

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 Communication Gateway and the Enlighten Manager Website to monitor solar power performance and production: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/p... My system components: * SolarWorld 250W Poly, SW 250 Poly * SolarWorld 250W Mono, SW 250 Mono Black * Renogy 250W Mono, RNG250D Black * CanadianSolar 250W Poly, CS6P250P * 4 x Enphase M250 Microinverters * Envoy Communication Gateway * Outback Radian GS4048A Inverter * Radian GSLC175-AC-120/240 GSLC load center * IronRidge Solar Panel Ground Mount System * MATE3 System Display and Controller * MidNite Solar Battery Enclosure * 4 x MK / Deka Solar 8A31DT AGM 105 AH (20HR) Dual Terminal deep cycle batteries. In a future video we'll investigate the issues with Grid Zero and Microinverters Hybrid grid tie with battery backup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 / BM867

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 my content creation by using my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 --------------------- 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This third video covers how to measure resistance and continuity. I also discuss why power is transmitted from power stations using AC as apposed to DC. I use a Fluke 177 multimeter for this demonstration provided by Comtest: www.ComTest.co.za A list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en... Items covered in this multimeter tutorial series: * Multimeter safety * How to measure current; how to measure a car battery / lead acid battery; how to measure mains electricity / power outlet / 220 volt / 110 volt. * What is electricity; how does electricity work; what is voltage; what is current / amps / ampage / ampere. * Continuity and resistance, trouble shooting a circuit.

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 and Electronic Measurement Equipment - http://www.youtube.com/MJLorton My Techie Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If there is enough interest in this multimeter Franky will stock it on his eBay store: http://www.99centHobbies.com Or contact Franky for discount on my forum. Further discussion and picture here on my forum: http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?t... I part 1 of this review I take a look at the features, functionality, resolution and accuracy of the UT71D. In some respects I compare it to the Agilent U1272A. I use both the PentaRef and DMMCheck Plus from Doug at VoltageStandard.com Details and specs of the UNI-T (Unitrend) UT71D: http://www.uni-trend.com/UT71d.html Basic Functions Range Best Accuracy DC Voltage 400mV/4V/40V/400V/1000V (0.025%+5) AC Voltage 4V/40V/400V/1000V (0.4%+30) AC Bandwidth 100KHz DC Current 400µA/4000µA/40A/400mA/10A (0.08%+8) AC Current 400µA/4000µA/40A/400mA/10A (0.5%+15) Resistance 400W/4kW/40kW/400kW/4MW/40MW (0.3%+8) Capacitance 40nF/400nF/4µF/40µF/400µF/4mF/40mF (1%+20) Temperature (°C) -40°C ~ 1000°C (1%+30) Temperature (°F) -40°F ~ 1832°F (1.5%+50) Frequency 40Hz/400Hz/4kHz/40kHz/400kHz/4MHz/40MHz/400MHz (0.01%+8) Duty Cycle 10%~90% (1%+30) 4~20mA Loop 0~100% (1%+50) Power Measurement Special Functions Fused 10A Range Auto Ranging Current Measurement Alarm Function Set Up Auto Ranging Votage & Current : AC + DC Measurement Data Logging 9999 Data Recall Diode Continuity Buzzer True RMS Peak Hold Max/Min Mode Relative Mode Data Hold USB Double Display Backlight Full Icon Display Sleep Mode Low Battery Display Input Impedance for DC Voltage Measurement DC 200mV : Around 2.5GW All Other Ranges : 10MW Max. Display 40000 Analogue Bar Graph GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Power 9V Battery (6F22) LCD Size 73 x 50 mm Product Colour Red and Grey Product Net Weight 384g Product Size 200 x 93 x 40mm Standard Accessories Test Lead, English Manual, Battery, Alligator Clip, USB Interface Cable, Software, Point Contact Temperature, Probe, Carrying Bag, Test Clip Standard Individual Packing Gift Box Standard Quantity Per Carton 20 pcs Standard Carton Measurement 542 x 376 x 388mm (0.079 CBM Per Standard Carton) Standard Carton Gross Weight 18kg

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/# Channels to consider and follow: * Chris Gammel and his course Contextual Electronics: http://www.contextualelectronics.com/... * Michael and his Arduino Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature... http://opensourcehardwaregroup.com/th... * Handyman video reviews on DIY tools and topics - Mytwocents Onthings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_K... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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.

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...

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...

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 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 Thermal Multimeter helps you find, repair, validate, and report many electrical issues quickly so that you are confident problems are solved. Locate the problem immediately Thermal imaging multimeters are a first-line troubleshooting tool for electrical equipment that can check hot spots of high-voltage equipment and transformers, and detect heating of fuses, wires, insulators, connectors, splices and switches. Scanning with the 279 FC's thermal imager reveals many electrical issues rapidly and from a safe distance. By combining two tools into one, the thermal multimeter lightens the load and increases productivity. Expanded functionality Compatible with iFlex® (a flexible current clamp) to expand your measurement capabilities and get into tight, hard to reach spaces for current measurement (up to 2500 A AC). The large full-color LCD screen makes for easier and clearer viewing of images and readings. The 10 hour+ rechargeable battery keeps you going all day long under normal conditions. Communicate your results With built-in Fluke Connect®, transmit results wirelessly to a smartphone and save time on reporting to validate work is complete. Troubleshoot better by instantly trending and monitoring measurements live on your smartphone screen. Create and email reports right from the field. Support me through Patreon or by using my Amazon Store: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjlorton Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20 Or anything on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8... ------------------------------ Click "Show more" ------------------------------------------- My new Website is now live, see it here: http://mjlorton.com/ My website was designed, built and is maintained by Steve Kirkby: http://www.hirestevekirkby.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 Peter Oakes (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBread...) and Chris Gammell (https://www.youtube.com/user/contextu...) for their valuable input. This project will allow you to change the design parameters to suit your own purposes and learning through experimentation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 Communication Gateway and the Enlighten Manager Website to monitor solar power performance and production: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/p... My system components: * SolarWorld 250W Poly, SW 250 Poly * SolarWorld 250W Mono, SW 250 Mono Black * Renogy 250W Mono, RNG250D Black * CanadianSolar 250W Poly, CS6P250P * 4 x Enphase M250 Microinverters * Envoy Communication Gateway * Outback Radian GS4048A Inverter * Radian GSLC175-AC-120/240 GSLC load center * IronRidge Solar Panel Ground Mount System * MATE3 System Display and Controller * MidNite Solar Battery Enclosure * 4 x MK / Deka Solar 8A31DT AGM 105 AH (20HR) Dual Terminal deep cycle batteries. In a future video we'll investigate the issues with Grid Zero and Microinverters Hybrid grid tie with battery backup. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 My other channel VBlogMag - For almost any topic under the sun! - http://www.youtube.com/VBlogMag My VBlogMag Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/vblogmag-20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ =================================================== Video sponsor, Pass Ltd - their websites: At checkout use the discount / promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off. http://www.tester.co.uk/?cmid=QmhzQjc... - Test Equipment and Test-meter suppliers and http://www.calibrate.co.uk/?cmid=Qmhz... - Calibration and service of test equipment =================================================== $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bitcoin (BTC) Donations: 1K7PeF55e7ssE7W3WVCoa7c4j2PHzy6ASv $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ********************************************************************************** Music clip from Youtube Music Library - Phase Three by Huma-Huma **********************************************************************************

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 list of my multimeters can be purchased here: http://astore.amazon.com/m0711-20?_en... I'm doing this to extend the run time on the Fluke 287 during long periods of data logging as it chews through batteries.