How about a sub-forum for Test & Measurements where test equipment related topics could be dealt with much better than in any of the other sub-forums?
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In a couple of places I worked I was the test department.Seems valid to me. Test and measurement is a sub-category of electronics so necessary that half of the places I worked, I was in the, "test" department.
Measuring is not easy.How about a sub-forum for Test & Measurements where test equipment related topics could be dealt with much better than in any of the other sub-forums?
WH
Good idea but I don't really know how to do that. It seems I can no longer edit my first post or the heading. From what I gathered by searching the forum I'm supposed to see a 'Thread Tools' button which contains the functionality, but it's not there.You could add a vote panel to this thread about that.
I peeked at the multimeters and found that every one of them had their voltage range mis-labeled as amps.Did you already have a look at the T&M database on this site?
Yes, but it's not really helpful. As #12 said some of the listed specs are wrong, plus it's just an incomplete excerpt of what's available on the market without telling you anything about a device's usability, reliability, quirks or even if that instrument is suited for a specific task. It also tells you nothing about the vast amount of second hand test gear out there that can often be had for low prices and offers tremendous bang for the buck.Did you already have a look at the T&M database on this site?
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/test-measurement/
it's just an incomplete excerpt of what's available on the market
I know I struggled with how to use my first meter (Simpson 260) because I did not know how the meter would interact with the circuits and I feared that I would find its limitations by believing what it said when I was using it badly. That's a lot of what a test and measurement forum would be about. An LM741 is useful as an example of how bad early op-amps were and some of the meters we used to have were equally bad examples. Meters aren't so bad now, but you still need to know how to interpret their limitations, and noobies even have to learn not to leave their leads plugged into the amps holes when they go to measure some volts.I think it's a natural fit and a great opportunity for *ahem* senior members to pass along hard-earned lessons as they do in the other areas.
That's a good example. Another one I come across more often is how to capture issues like glitches with a scope properly (many people use intensity grading and then stare at the screen until they see something, while modern DSOs often offer much better toolsets to find and analyze problems).know I struggled with how to use my first meter (Simpson 260) because I did not know how the meter would interact with the circuits and I feared that I would find its limitations by believing what it said when I was using it badly. That's a lot of what a test and measurement forum would be about. An LM741 is useful as an example of how bad early op-amps were and some of the meters we used to have were equally bad examples. Meters aren't so bad now, but you still need to know how to interpret their limitations, and noobies even have to learn not to leave their leads plugged into the amps holes when they go to measure some volts.
I'm a new poster here, but in my real life I deal a lot with test equipment (mostly scopes, signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, PSUs and such) as I'm buying lots of new and 2nd hand gear for a range of electronics labs. Testing is part of my day work, I know the market, and I'd think I can give something back there to the community.I think it's a natural fit and a great opportunity for *ahem* senior members to pass along hard-earned lessons as they do in the other areas.
This does not bother me because I know how to interpret the errors, but other people might struggle.that is something for @jrap to look at.
He will know who created the database.
Also it is strange that the max Ohmrange goes upto 2000 Ω.
Thanks for the nice words, and I'm glad I could be of help.It's good to find you again and to find you here. Just a note to thank you for your advice regarding the scope purchase (Lecroy vs Keysight). I tried to get a hold of you elsewhere to thank you but could not... Your keen insight and knowledge are always appreciated and I'm sure the forum members will profit from your input greatly. You are an indubitable source of reliable info and wit.
Thanks!oh...and one more vote on my behalf for the Test Equipment sub-forum.
That is a Moderator or Administrator function. They obviously know about the public opinion here. You and I will provide no input. We just watch for a while and see if/when it magically appears.The next question would be what is the process here to get a new sub-forum set up?
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