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* [http://n5bl.org/pipermail/builders_n5bl.org/attachments/20150514/6b8107e1/attachment-0001.pdf Octopus Tester design]
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== Features ==
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* Classic Octopus Tester
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** Based on [http://n5bl.org/pipermail/builders_n5bl.org/attachments/20150514/6b8107e1/attachment-0001.pdf design example (N5BL)]
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** [https://download.tek.com/manual/071011401.pdf Tektronix TR 210 Manual]
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* Out of circuit component tester
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** Useful for matching parts like diodes
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* In circuit component tester
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** Test 2 units and compare signatures on scope
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* Use 6.3V "filament" transformer
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** 8.91V - Vpeak
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** 17.82V - Vpeak-peak
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* 1mA, 10mA "scale" switch
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** Pot adjustments to set current (accommodate transformer and line voltage variances)
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* 2 BNC jacks
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* Plus, Minus Banana jacks
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* AC powered
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** C13 jack with switch
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** 1A Fuse
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=== Scope Setup ===
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* Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
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** Press button above time adjustment knob
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** Time Base XY
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** Look at scope pattern for device signature
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** Shows voltage/current phase relationships
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** 50 mS timebase
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** Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
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** CH2 gets set to INVERT
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== Schematic and Values ==
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[[file:OctopusTester_SCHEM.PNG]]
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* Adjust RV1/RV2 for total resistance (fixed resistor plus pot)
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** 891 - 1 mA switch setting (RV2)
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** 8910 - 10mA switch setting (RV1)
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== X-Y Patterns ==
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[[file:XY_Patterns.PNG]]
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=== Resistors ===
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* Resistor - slope line
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** Slope = resistance value
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* 1 mA setting = 8901 ohms, 1:1 slope
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* 10 mA setting = 890 ohms, 1:1 slope
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[[file:OctopusTester_Resistor.png]]
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=== Capacitors ===
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* Oval shape
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* 0.3uF, 60 Hz, 8841 ohms
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* 3uF, 60 Hz, 884 ohms
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* 1 uF cap, 1mA selection
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[[file:OctopusTester_Cap_1uF-01.png]]
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* 1 uF cap, 10mA selection
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[[file:OctopusTester_Cap_1uF-02.png]]
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=== Zener ===
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* 3.9V Zener
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* 1 mA switch setting
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[[file:OctopusTester_Zener-01.png]]
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* 10 mA switch setting
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[[file:OctopusTester_Zener-02.png]]
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== Cutouts on Bud Box CU-1945 ==
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[[FILE:OctopusTester_FRONT-BACK.PNG]]
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== Videos ==
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<video type="youtube">Gwo3pEH7hUE</video>
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<video type="youtube">EaipFdk67HE</video>
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<video type="youtube">a1HgshaEbaw</video>
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<video type="youtube">5ppFpU5K2WY</video>
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<video type="youtube">R95f9gGFUGI</video>
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== Parts ==
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* [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Triad-Magnetics/F-13X?qs=b1anAsPanWz99oSBmlGHww%3D%3D Typical transformer]
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** 1.38 in L, 2.38 in W, 1.38 in H
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* Build into [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bud-Industries/CU-1945?qs=YiMYZbOAr7eNf%252BiShkuUjg%3D%3D Bud Box CU-1945]
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** 6.21 in W x 3.76 in D x 2 in H
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** Comes with screws and rubber feet
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* (1) Black, (1) Red binding posts
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* (2) Chassis mount BNC connectors
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* C13 AC jack with switch
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/273507122080 5x20 Fuse holder]
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* 1A fuse (5x20)

Latest revision as of 20:50, 5 September 2021

P1798-crop-720px.jpg

P1070804-crop-720px.jpg

Features

  • Classic Octopus Tester
  • Out of circuit component tester
    • Useful for matching parts like diodes
  • 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 "scale" switch
    • Pot adjustments to set current (accommodate transformer and line voltage variances)
  • 2 BNC jacks
  • Plus, Minus Banana jacks
  • AC powered
    • C13 jack with switch
    • 1A Fuse

Scope Setup

  • Scope set to X-Y for voltage-vs-current measurement of part
    • Press button above time adjustment knob
    • Time Base XY
    • Look at scope pattern for device signature
    • Shows voltage/current phase relationships
    • 50 mS timebase
    • Connect to XY on scope (X=CH1, Y=CH2)
    • CH2 gets set to INVERT

Schematic and Values

OctopusTester SCHEM.PNG

  • Adjust RV1/RV2 for total resistance (fixed resistor plus pot)
    • 891 - 1 mA switch setting (RV2)
    • 8910 - 10mA switch setting (RV1)

X-Y Patterns

XY Patterns.PNG

Resistors

  • Resistor - slope line
    • Slope = resistance value
  • 1 mA setting = 8901 ohms, 1:1 slope
  • 10 mA setting = 890 ohms, 1:1 slope

OctopusTester Resistor.png

Capacitors

  • Oval shape
  • 0.3uF, 60 Hz, 8841 ohms
  • 3uF, 60 Hz, 884 ohms
  • 1 uF cap, 1mA selection

OctopusTester Cap 1uF-01.png

  • 1 uF cap, 10mA selection

OctopusTester Cap 1uF-02.png

Zener

  • 3.9V Zener
  • 1 mA switch setting

OctopusTester Zener-01.png

  • 10 mA switch setting

OctopusTester Zener-02.png

Cutouts on Bud Box CU-1945

OctopusTester FRONT-BACK.PNG

Videos

Parts

  • Typical transformer
    • 1.38 in L, 2.38 in W, 1.38 in H
  • Build into Bud Box CU-1945
    • 6.21 in W x 3.76 in D x 2 in H
    • Comes with screws and rubber feet
  • (1) Black, (1) Red binding posts
  • (2) Chassis mount BNC connectors
  • C13 AC jack with switch
  • 5x20 Fuse holder
  • 1A fuse (5x20)