Octopus Tester

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  • Classic Octopus Tester
  • Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
    • Look at scope pattern for device signature
  • Out of circuit component tester
  • In circuit component tester
    • Test 2 units and compare signatures on scope
  • Use 6.3V "filament" transformer
    • 8.91V - Vpeak
    • 17.82V - Vpeak-peak
  • 1mA, 10mA switch
    • Pot adjustments to set current (transformer variances)
  • 2 BNC jacks
    • Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
  • Plus, Minus Banana jacks
  • AC powered
  • C13 jack with switch
  • Fuse
  • Build into Bud Box CU-1945

X-Y Patterns

XY Patterns.PNG

Schematics

OctopusTester SCHEM.PNG

Videos

Cutouts on Bud Box CU-1945

OctopusTester FRONT-BACK.PNG