Test Equipment and Tech. Archive at DZ Workshop

[Dr ZEE]

Hi Guys, justy to let you know.
There are two 'new' sections at Dr ZEE Workshop now.
TEST EQUIPMENT: http://www.mzentertainment.com/studio_workshop_test_equipment.html, there are few vintage pieces of gear and couple of DIY projects and I'll be adding some more as I get time to deal with it.
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TECH. ARCHIVE: http://www.mzentertainment.com/studio_workshop_technical_archive.html ,
there I'll be adding things like manuals, schematics etc., what ever I may get hands on.
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oh, and of course it's all about dead technology of the past, no stuff like flash memory stick instructional manual there.
And who in the hell may need a manual for a stick to begin with?

/later

 

[Beck]

Awesome!

And I agree... sticks are just sticks.

 

[cjacek]

Cool is all I can say! No wonder he's the Doctor!!

 

[themaddog]

Thanks for the info Z! I'll definitely check it out later.

-MD

 

[Dr ZEE]

heh heh, Guys, thanks
Yeah!, we can handle any stick out there

 

[SteveM]

great stuff Mike. If I find any PDFs I'll have to send them to you. I love that old test gear.

 

[Dr ZEE]

Hi, guys,
I have new project posted at test equipment section -
VARIAC (0-120 VAC Variable Transformer) Project, link: http://www.mzentertainment.com/studio_workshop_test_equipment_variac.html
this shows in details (as example) how to make an eclosuer for a Powerstat Variac (type-21)(if you get one as a separate piece), and how to add output line voltage monitoring vometer, using a spare (or, say - junk ) analog meter movement (something like 0.5-1.5 mA)
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Also, this is a high voltage project, so it requires at least some basic knowledge and experience in electronics and Safety Practices
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(In addition to having fun playing with a light bulb ), - Having a Variac is a useful thing, as example, if you are looking forward to maybe purchasing some day a 'brand new never open in the box reel-to-reel machine', basically it may be a very good idea to power it up for the first time slowly increasing the voltage. There are some other use for a variac as well if you are (or may be thinking about getting) into vintage (or just say - older) electronics/equipment.
Also, it's NOT a "MUST HAVE" tool, really, imo, but this can be argued, I guess.
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Here's a nice 'humble page' on variac (as an introduction):
http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~reese/VariacPage/