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* 5.1mm Chassis mount power connector | * 5.1mm Chassis mount power connector | ||
** 7-9V in | ** 7-9V in | ||
| + | * 4-40 x 3/16” Machine Screws | ||
| + | * 4-40 Standoffs | ||
== Rework - Add Pre-Amp == | == Rework - Add Pre-Amp == | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 3 October 2020
Contents
Features
- Original Design by DL4YHF
- Frequency range: 1 Hz-50 MHz
- Crystal Test Range: 4 MHz-48 MHz - Replaced with pre-amp circuit
- PCB size：8*5.3cm
- Fits in 100 x 60 x 25 mm enclosure
- Source - AliExpress Frequency Counter - Very inexpensive
- PIC-freq.counter-modification
Case
- P-Touch white on black labels
- Inexpensive plastic case
- Plastic Waterproof Cover Electronic Project Instrument Enclosure DIY Box Case Junction Box Housing 100 x 60 x 25 mm Black
- BNC connector - female chassis mount
- 5.1mm Chassis mount power connector
- 7-9V in
- 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
Testing
- 4.9152 MHz crystal
- 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
Reviews / Builds
