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* [https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/freq_counter/freq_counter.html Original Design] by DL4YHF | * [https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/freq_counter/freq_counter.html Original Design] by DL4YHF | ||
| − | * [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001262793719.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.a6a57b558PTLGq&algo_pvid=77bddd5c-6ae2-4082-8837-73945f792fae&algo_expid=77bddd5c-6ae2-4082-8837-73945f792fae-0&btsid=0bb0622f16000865130548256e846c&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ AliExpress Frequency Counter] - Very inexpensive | + | ** [https://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=11386 DL4YHF 50MHz counter on a Chinese TB-244746 PCB] |
| − | + | * Frequency range: 1 Hz-50 MHz | |
| − | + | * Crystal Test Range: 4 MHz-48 MHz | |
| + | ** Mods to replace crystal checker with sensitive pre-amp | ||
| + | ** [https://github.com/TheHWcave/PIC-freq.counter-modification/ PIC-freq.counter-modification] | ||
| + | * PCB size：8*5.3cm | ||
| + | ** Fits in 100 x 60 x 25 mm enclosure | ||
| + | * Source - [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001262793719.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.a6a57b558PTLGq&algo_pvid=77bddd5c-6ae2-4082-8837-73945f792fae&algo_expid=77bddd5c-6ae2-4082-8837-73945f792fae-0&btsid=0bb0622f16000865130548256e846c&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ AliExpress Frequency Counter] - Very inexpensive | ||
| − | == | + | == Built into case == |
* P-Touch white on black labels | * P-Touch white on black labels | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:FreqCounter-P181-720px.jpg]] |
| − | * Inexpensive plastic case | + | * [https://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-100x60x25mm-Black-Plastic-Electronic-Project-Box-Enclosure-Instrument-Case/184015618380?hash=item2ad82f814c:g:iewAAOSwt6RduhdS 100x60x25mm Black Plastic Electronic Project Box Enclosure Instrument Case] - Inexpensive plastic case |
| − | * | + | ** Plastic Waterproof Cover Electronic Project Instrument Enclosure DIY Box Case Junction Box Housing 100 x 60 x 25 mm Black |
| − | * 5.1mm Chassis mount power connector | + | |
| − | + | [[File:Plastic_100x60x25mm-720px.jpg]] | |
| + | |||
| + | * [https://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-12-PCS-5-5-MMX-2-1-MM-CHASSIS-PANEL-MOUNT-FEMALE-POWER-JACK-SOCKETS-NEW/264838025913?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 5.1mm Chassis mount power connector] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:Power_5-1mm.PNG]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * 7-9V in | ||
| + | * Right angle header pins pointing to inside of card | ||
| + | * 4-40 x 3/16” Machine Screws | ||
| + | * 4-40 Standoffs | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32833340145.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.68406390LYz5Rw&algo_pvid=0bbf736e-a88e-4ac7-9adc-03df1259669a&algo_expid=0bbf736e-a88e-4ac7-9adc-03df1259669a-0&btsid=0bb0622a16017274930362968ef528&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ BNC connector - female chassis mount] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:FreqCounter-Case-11-720px.jpg]] | ||
== Rework - Add Pre-Amp == | == Rework - Add Pre-Amp == | ||
| + | * Re-uses extra HF transistor that would have been used by crystal tester oscillator | ||
| + | * AC coupled input | ||
* Based on | * Based on | ||
<video type="youtube">0BxpMm6SLoE</video> | <video type="youtube">0BxpMm6SLoE</video> | ||
| − | + | === Pre-Amp schematic === | |
| − | |||
[[File:FreqCounter_PreAmp_Schematic.PNG]] | [[File:FreqCounter_PreAmp_Schematic.PNG]] | ||
| − | + | === When building kit, do not install === | |
[[File:FreqCounter_DoNotInstallParts.PNG]] | [[File:FreqCounter_DoNotInstallParts.PNG]] | ||
| − | * | + | === Cuts/Jumpers === |
| + | |||
| + | * Four cuts | ||
| + | ** Blue = 1 front side cut | ||
| + | ** Green = 3 back side cuts | ||
* Jumpers Red | * Jumpers Red | ||
[[File:FreqCounter_Rework_PCB_Front.PNG]] | [[File:FreqCounter_Rework_PCB_Front.PNG]] | ||
| − | * Back side cuts | + | * Green = Back side cuts |
[[File:FreqCounter_Rework_PCB_Back.png]] | [[File:FreqCounter_Rework_PCB_Back.png]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Short etch on one cut | ||
[[File:FreqCounter_Rework-Cuts-Back.PNG]] | [[File:FreqCounter_Rework-Cuts-Back.PNG]] | ||
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* With parts | * With parts | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:FreqCounter-P177-720px.jpg]] |
| + | |||
| + | * Wire on back | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:FreqCounter_Rework_Wires_Back.PNG]] | ||
| − | == Testing == | + | == Initial Testing == |
[[File:FreqCounter_InCase.jpg]] | [[File:FreqCounter_InCase.jpg]] | ||
| − | * 4.9152 MHz crystal | + | * 4.9152 MHz crystal oscillator |
| − | * Scope frequency counter shows 4.19520 MHz | + | ** Scope frequency counter shows 4.19520 MHz |
| − | * Freq Counter displays 4.9747 MHz | + | ** Freq Counter displays 4.9747 MHz |
| − | * Difference = 500 Hz or 0.1% accuracy | + | ** Difference = 500 Hz or 0.1% accuracy |
* Can only adjust the variable capacitor in narrow range | * Can only adjust the variable capacitor in narrow range | ||
| + | * Freq = 25,000 MHz - measured = 24.997 MHz | ||
| + | ** Error = 3 KHz / 25,000 KHz = 0.012% | ||
| + | * Freq = 10.000 Hz - measured = 9.999 Hz = .01% error | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Fixing the frequency error === | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Calibrated using [[VFO-001#Calbration_Using_WWV|VFO-001]] calibrated to WWV | ||
| + | * Replaced 22 pF cap with 2 series 33 pF caps | ||
| + | ** Far right near variable cap | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:FreqCounter-P177-720px.jpg]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Added 22 pF to back of board | ||
| + | ** Upper mid right | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:FreqCounter-P180-720px.jpg]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Why was this an error? | ||
| + | ** Perhaps the variable cap is too small for proper loading of the crystal | ||
| + | ** Could possible parallel a 10 pF cap with the variable cap? | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Firmware Mods == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://github.com/TheHWcave/PIC-freq.counter-modification/tree/master/HiRes_Freq_RPM1234_Event_counter HiRes_Freq_RPM1234_Event_counter] | ||
| + | ** [https://hackaday.com/2019/04/30/hacking-a-cheap-ebay-frequency-counter/ HACKING A CHEAP EBAY FREQUENCY COUNTER] | ||
== Reviews / Builds == | == Reviews / Builds == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 1 November 2020
Contents
Features
- Original Design by DL4YHF
- Frequency range: 1 Hz-50 MHz
- Crystal Test Range: 4 MHz-48 MHz
- Mods to replace crystal checker with sensitive pre-amp
- PIC-freq.counter-modification
- PCB size：8*5.3cm
- Fits in 100 x 60 x 25 mm enclosure
- Source - AliExpress Frequency Counter - Very inexpensive
Built into case
- P-Touch white on black labels
- 100x60x25mm Black Plastic Electronic Project Box Enclosure Instrument Case - Inexpensive plastic case
- Plastic Waterproof Cover Electronic Project Instrument Enclosure DIY Box Case Junction Box Housing 100 x 60 x 25 mm Black
- 7-9V in
- Right angle header pins pointing to inside of card
- 4-40 x 3/16” Machine Screws
- 4-40 Standoffs
Rework - Add Pre-Amp
- Re-uses extra HF transistor that would have been used by crystal tester oscillator
- AC coupled input
- Based on
Pre-Amp schematic
When building kit, do not install
Cuts/Jumpers
- Four cuts
- Blue = 1 front side cut
- Green = 3 back side cuts
- Jumpers Red
- Green = Back side cuts
- Short etch on one cut
- Details of preamp input pin
- With parts
- Wire on back
Initial Testing
- 4.9152 MHz crystal oscillator
- Scope frequency counter shows 4.19520 MHz
- Freq Counter displays 4.9747 MHz
- Difference = 500 Hz or 0.1% accuracy
- Can only adjust the variable capacitor in narrow range
- Freq = 25,000 MHz - measured = 24.997 MHz
- Error = 3 KHz / 25,000 KHz = 0.012%
- Freq = 10.000 Hz - measured = 9.999 Hz = .01% error
Fixing the frequency error
- Calibrated using VFO-001 calibrated to WWV
- Replaced 22 pF cap with 2 series 33 pF caps
- Far right near variable cap
- Added 22 pF to back of board
- Upper mid right
- Why was this an error?
- Perhaps the variable cap is too small for proper loading of the crystal
- Could possible parallel a 10 pF cap with the variable cap?
Firmware Mods
Reviews / Builds
