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    Here's something I picked off ebay;

    This guy can test most 2 / 3 lead components (transistors,triacs,thyristors,diodes, LEDs, resistors, caps...) AND identify their leads as well.

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    It helped me weed out all the bad mosfets I had in my junkbox, and identify the generic type of devices on which the markings had got erased.

    Thought it would be useful to folks on the forum.

    Regards,

    Anand

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    Moved to FAQ and stickied cause this is a gem.

    Robert

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    Thanks, Robert.

    I was so impressed with this gadget I did some research, and found that this is based on an original design out in the public domain. The basic version has *very* simple hardware, Unfortunately, based on the *other* family of micros.

    For anybody wanting to roll their own: http://translate.google.com/translat...Fpage_id%3D148

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    Hi Anand,
    Well, you just sold one to me, I also just ordered an ESR tester a couple of days ago, had never really seen one before, seems it is for all practical purposes an A/C ohm meter, as it tests capacitors at 100kc. I will review it when the kit comes.
    BTW, this tester you showed us is MUCH cheaper than the esr tester.

    EDIT: 12/10/2014
    This is the esr meter , I bought the kit:
    http://www.mainelectronics.com/esrkit.htm

    I assembled it last night . . . Works Great !
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    Glad!

    Further probing reveals that the original design was by a guy called Marcus. Later, his design was improved upon by Karl, and he's keeping on adding features to it (including ESR, I think). The Chinese stuff on Ebay is pretty much based on that.

    I put together a basic, minimalistic version of the original for a pal (minus the auto-switch off circuitry and the LCD, the data displayed on the LCD is also given out on the UART, can be monitored on the PC).

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    Why insist on using 32 Bits when you're not even able to deal with the first 8 ones ??? ehhhhhh ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Acetronics2 View Post
    This seller is cheaper, no bidding: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271611840945...78.m2749.l2649
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    Halas ...

    Unfortunately, access to this particular item has been blocked due to legal restrictions in some countries
    no joy ...
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    Why insist on using 32 Bits when you're not even able to deal with the first 8 ones ??? ehhhhhh ...
    ************************************************** ***********************
    IF there is the word "Problem" in your question ...
    certainly the answer is " RTFM " or " RTFDataSheet " !!!
    *****************************************

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    Quote Originally Posted by Acetronics2 View Post
    no joy ...
    Not to worry. If you'd like to build one (a very basic version with text LCD), I can send you the firmware files. I programmed the ATMEGA8 using just a parallel cable and 4 resistors. In fact, you dont even need the LCD, you can connect it to a PC over a serial port.

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    Hi, Anand

    Mine is on the way home ( from the link I gave ) ... but it ( no joy ) is not available for me from the Ebay page Archangel gave.

    Alain
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    Quote Originally Posted by Acetronics2 View Post
    Hi, Anand

    ... but it ( no joy ) is not available for me from the Ebay page Archangel gave.

    Alain
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    That 2nd listing has contradictory information; main page says Ships USA Only, but description has a few countries listed under Shipping - including France.

    Maybe you have to contact seller to get approval.

    Robert

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    Hi, Robert ...

    No hope !!! I only get this red screen :
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Error?item=2...40945&errid=17

    note it's somewhat "rock'n Roll" : I ordred once a MS 5262A wind meter from china : no Problem to order. Few minutes later I tried to re-open the Ebay page : Red Screen !!!

    I received my meter 2 weeks later ...

    Alain
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    Why insist on using 32 Bits when you're not even able to deal with the first 8 ones ??? ehhhhhh ...
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    IF there is the word "Problem" in your question ...
    certainly the answer is " RTFM " or " RTFDataSheet " !!!
    *****************************************

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    You can use Tor browser to avoid country restriction. I used for youtube. Because lot of videos were restricted to Serbia, few years ago.

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    Hi Everyone. There are a ton of them here. Search mega328 component tester
    http://www.aliexpress.com

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    alixpress devices are cheap, but .... what about postage ???

    Alain
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    IF there is the word "Problem" in your question ...
    certainly the answer is " RTFM " or " RTFDataSheet " !!!
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    Hi Alain. Some offer free shipping by mail (usually takes 3 weeks to get here in the U.S.) some have reasonable shipping charges, and some charge WAY too much. Click on the item for shipping details.

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    I just found you will get many more matches if you search mega328 tester.

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