Electronics Repair

***BANG!***

So I've had this HP RF VNA in mothballs for the last 10 years (and I *know* it's exactly 10 years) which I decided to f...

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posted by curd

86 comments posted 6yrs posted by curd

Anyone remember this vintage receiver?

FUTABA F6-STR SINGLE SUPER HET 27.095 MC MADE IN JAPAN

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posted by LuciferMorningstar

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OT: Anyone remember this vintage audio amp?

Hi all, Without venturing into 'stupid money territory' the best quality audio by far I've ever heard came from one par...

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posted by cbx

27 comments posted 6yrs posted by cbx

could this simple solution work for solder smoke device?

I've been looking for a cheap, possibly DIY solder smoke solution. I did see the device here that someone shared, but i...

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posted by alexb

17 comments posted 6yrs posted by alexb

Sansui QRX 5500 quadrophonic receiver one channel is out but then an accident brought it back, (for a breif time)

This is my own receiver. It is mounted and wired into my home entertainment system cabinet. I rescued it from the junk...

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posted by captainvideo462009

2 comments posted 6yrs posted by captainvideo462009

Nylon gear adhesive

What adhesive to repair nylon halved pencil sharpener gear? http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=20_image5623.jpg If...

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posted by fletcherfletch

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stun gun acquisition and testing

Ok, this post is for all the people making a big fuss when I asked about stun gun components. I got ahold of one this w...

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posted by theexp8712

19 comments posted 6yrs posted by theexp8712

poking rs232 of BMS

I've got a battery management unit that is reluctant to demonstrate functionality. The vendor's terminal com software s...

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posted by legg

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where to get NO diode embedded flybacks?

Looking for a source for getting NO diode embedded flybacks to be able to run multiplier circuits, etc. I am in the US....

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posted by emailrus

9 comments posted 6yrs posted by emailrus

Variac capacity

I have a Ward-Leonard variac that was originally used, I think, for theatrical lighting. It is labeled "20A resistive,...

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posted by BobEngelhardt

14 comments posted 6yrs posted by BobEngelhardt

online Chinese flyback with driver assemblies questions

Since my dual 2N3055 driven flyback power supply was accidentally thrown away, I was pondering building another until c...

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posted by joniv45

14 comments posted 6yrs posted by joniv45

my DIY solder smoke remover

Ok, after getting some ideas here and online, this is similar to what I ended up with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

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posted by jhorton

7 comments posted 6yrs posted by jhorton

need to find a replacement K type probe for this thermometer

I have had this thermometer for probably a decade. About three years ago, I accidentally put the K type probe into some...

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posted by jhorton

21 comments posted 6yrs posted by jhorton

Mobility scooter trouble

When switched on it bleeps an error 7 code. I can find nothing technical on line about it at all. It's a Rio 4 (sold un...

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posted by tabbypurr

11 comments posted 6yrs posted by tabbypurr

Noise Suppression

When refrigerator starts up it spikes the line and devices get triggered. Where can I find device to put in the refriger...

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posted by APlus

11 comments posted 6yrs posted by APlus