The "creation" (Light) has been running for 20 Years, 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week, here are the plans to make one, (attachments below.) Some great news, and a protection circuit that will keep your meters safe. Enjoy!
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2023-08-02 11:52:45 +0000 UTC View Post
I use these two GREAT circuits in many of my builds, they are the one "one shot," and a latching on/off circuit. These circuits are built with "off the shelf parts," and nothing that's hard to find. Build and add these to your scrap book for future use. Enjoy!
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2023-07-16 16:24:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a super easy way to increase or decrease, (Boost or Buck) your AC line Voltage. Very useful for the bench, or those devices that require a very specific range of AC, Enjoy!
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Hear the difference an audio cable can make in your system! Get a better understanding of the affects of cable capacitance, and how to test to see if your cable shielding is ok "without destroying" the cable. Learn about cable crosstalk and how to minimize it. See how a small roll of cable can be used as a tone control! Enjoy!
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2023-06-16 00:08:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Lowering hum in solid state and vacuum tube (valve) circuits is easy when you know the steps involved. Here is an in depth talk about the process with examples. Learn about the difference between DC, AC, and chassis ground. See (and hear) how you can make your designs better by following a few easy steps. Enjoy!
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2023-06-02 05:12:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's what you need to get started in repairing and building circuits. The equipment talked about in this video is the bare minimum needed, but enough to do many repairs quite easily, Enjoy!
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Tuning diodes or "Varactor Diodes" are found in many tuners, receivers, oscillators, (VCO's) and many other applications. Here is how they work, and how to test them with a circuit we built in Lesson 3. Once you see this video, understanding Varactor controlled circuits is a breeze. Enjoy!
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2023-05-02 09:27:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Zener Diodes and Shunt Regulators! Learn how to test a Zeners reverse breakdown on the bench using simple tools. Learn about the "Zener Knee" and how it affects a circuit. See how to listen to a Zener diode to find out if it's noisy or not, plus a lot more. Enjoy!
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2023-04-16 02:43:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is how easy it is to add an Optocoupler and a Triac to the previous circuit. This will allow for the control of large AC loads. This circuit is basically a solid-state AC relay.
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2023-04-02 16:23:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Another great circuit to use as a building block, add this circuit, (schematic attachment below) to your book of circuits. I will be releasing many more of my designed circuits (from my own book of designs) soon as well. In this circuit, see how memory works with one simple "off the shelf" IC, it really is just this simple. Use this design to make a neat display, or just build it on a breadboar...
2023-03-16 00:36:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Two projects for you to build today, one digital and one analog. Learn how the 7555 provides pulses to a Johnson Counter, and view it's function. Johnson Counters, or "Ring Counters" are used in many pieces of equipment, and it's very important to understand how they operate. Build and experiment. The second circuit is found in audio and RF application, the J-FET amplifier is extremely versatil...
2023-03-02 03:58:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Fixing or troubleshooting a power supply, or repairing something with a digital signal involves understanding the square wave. In this video we look at a very simple circuit you can build that supplies a clean square wave. See how to set up your scope to view these signals, how to look at rise and fall times, how a wrong capacitor can cause oscillator drift, how a decoupling capacitor can affec...
2023-02-15 16:59:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Learn how to prototype on a PCB "without etching!" It's time to take the project from the last video and put it on a PCB. In this video, see the tools needed to do the job quickly and easily. Share your results (including a picture) in the community section, I will be watching.
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2023-02-02 22:01:30 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video: "Learn how to troubleshoot oscillator circuits properly." Learn about "Circuit Loading," and how it affects the equipment you are troubleshooting. See how an emitter follower buffer works to stop oscillator drag when circuits are being tested. See how a normal oscilloscope probe can make your measurements wrong! See the affects of a decoupling capacitor removed from circuit, then...
2023-01-16 17:42:41 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video we look at how an NPN and PNP transistor work together to create a "Rail Switch." These switches are in many pieces of equipment, studying the schematic and topology of this circuit will make the recognition of this circuit come naturally. We build this circuit together on a breadboard and look at how it functions to control a load. See how the transistors act as switches that con...
2023-01-03 03:10:31 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video we build a circuit together on a breadboard, then look at the affects the components have on the working/operating circuit. This build and information will benefit you when searching for issues related to this type of circuit, so common in much of the equipment today. You will learn how to set up the test equipment involved, to prepare yourself before you even start troubleshootin...
2022-12-16 03:11:23 +0000 UTC View Post
My goal is to pass on my skill set to you. In this series, I will provide the necessary information to help you better understand circuits in general, the easiest way possible. Follow along (build along side me) and let's dive into some circuitry together. This video is the introduction and preparation to this series.
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2022-12-03 02:50:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are my sources for schematics, data sheets, and where I purchase my components. See below for links. The new lab is almost complete, take a first view at where all my future video's will be made. Enjoy!
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2022-11-17 03:42:58 +0000 UTC View Post
How to replace old metal rectifiers (with working example,) and whats involved. It really is easy. Ultra Probe update and more! Enjoy!
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Mr. C's newest creation (To Be Released) is revealed in this video. See a few tube testers worth owning, and the one that really stands out. A look at the new video location, and how it's coming together. Lot's Happening Here! Enjoy!
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2022-10-16 23:29:50 +0000 UTC View Post
If you own a business, or you are just starting out, these 5 steps are the recipe for success. Enjoy!
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2022-10-02 21:53:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are a few tips (not commonly discussed) to make your repairs last the duration, and make you "shine" as the repairman. Enjoy!
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Cables used at Mr Carlson's Lab for restorations and projects, where to find them (source them) and more! Enjoy!
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2022-09-02 23:28:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Some commonly asked questions about Variac's and Isolation Transformers. Also: safety advice, and the differences between these and other transformers. Enjoy!
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These are the books, and the reference material that I most often refer too. Enjoy!
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2022-08-02 21:30:20 +0000 UTC View PostHi Everyone. My Father passed away very recently, it was completely unexpected, so this has set me back a bit. I was very close to him, (my Father and my best friend.) I should have the next video up soon, but I will be delayed from my normal 15th to 16th "of the month" launch date. I had a normal YouTube video ready some time ago, and couldn't even launch it. Thank You for being patient, this ...
2022-07-13 06:09:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions here on Patreon. Up coming circuit release update. Another neat tool that I use when designing with SMT. If you have any questions you think I should add to the next Q&A, leave them below in the comments, or PM me with "Question Suggestion" as the first two words.
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2022-07-03 07:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Tested for 6 Months, left on 24 Hours a day! Here is a great Bench DMM that does it all, (well, close to anyways.) This is not sponsored in any way, this is all out of pocket for me. Enjoy!
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What you should know before making a purchase decision. Each generator has it's purpose, a purpose that's often mistaken. Here is a quick run down of each, and the differences. Enjoy!
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Here is a neat device that makes PCB prototyping faster and provides more consistent results. Enjoy!
Click the orange "Continue reading" tab below for the make and model of the machine.
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2022-05-16 16:29:39 +0000 UTC View Post