TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

RE: TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

Andrew J — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:56:05 GMT

Neat idea. I must look into getting a 3D printer.

RE: TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

DAB — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:18:56 GMT

Cool build, well done.

RE: TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

shabaz — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:51:44 GMT

Hi Gene,

Nice work!

It meets a real need, how to conveniently attach to such discrete components for easy measurement/testing.

I was thinking how to un-3D-printer your idea (because I don't have a 3D printer hehe), and couldn't think of a way, but did come up with a hybrid idea that you may be interested in. It's still a bit of a half baked idea:

What if the component shape was cut out of PCB material, by the PCB manufacturer? That's not too hard, since they can cut shapes. Then, there could either be lots of them, so they could be swapped in and out of your 3D printed hinge mechanism, or alternatively, it could be a single (say) 100x100mm board with a load of shapes cut out, and then a single PCB underneath that with the pads in the right places. It leaves the matter of how to apply pressure to the component, that could be with a 3D printed plate with tiny bumps on the right places perhaps (and aligment pegs to fit it correctly of course).

RE: TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

scottiebabe — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:37:48 GMT

This is so awesome! Excellent work and thanks for sharing [emoticon:c4563cd7d5574777a71c318021cbbcc8] Yet another reason I need a 3d printer...

RE: TC2-DSO review - SMT test adapters

dougw — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:12:28 GMT

Great idea.

I recently built a Kelvin clip for my TC1 so it could at least handle 2 terminal SMT parts: