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What kind of hardware would you like to see RoadTested?

We have a lot of different types of hardware in RoadTests & Reviews, however we tend to err on the side of electrical engineering and design engineers, are we right to do so?

 

Let us know so we can offer up the hardware that you want to see tested.

 

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  • in reply to cstanton

    The current offer of the Thermocouple connectors is a good example.

    Components tend to be much cheaper than scopes or other nice test gear - so the odd misfire won't matter as much.

    The problem is that the value of the components is low so the tester is going to be doing it for love, Kudos or some other hard to fathom reason.

     

    You could sweeten the deal by offering the additional parts needed to get the component working.

     

    I think you could just ask applicants to list the gear they planned to use in the application.

     

    MK

  • in reply to cstanton

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    I wonder how best we could prepare someone to RoadTest components - some assumption may have to be made as to whether or not the person testing it has the relevant equipment to be able to put it through its paces, or it may have to be paired with some other hardware - how could you see it working?

    The easiest way is to road test the manufacturer's evaluation boards. We've had a few of those (Infineon for FET / Stepper / LED drivers, TI for converters).

    I'd think that a decent amount of members over here are in position to validate these interesting (but when compared to test instruments, lower cost) building blocks.

  • in reply to cstanton

      wrote:

     

    I wonder how best we could prepare someone to RoadTest components - some assumption may have to be made as to whether or not the person testing it has the relevant equipment to be able to put it through its paces, or it may have to be paired with some other hardware - how could you see it working?

    I tried to show in this post and comment that you don't need to break the bank to do fundamental reviews.

  • in reply to cstanton

    Comprehensive road testing of a low cost component may not have much appeal to some members, even if they have the ability to do it, because it is a lot of work for a low cost item. It might be a bit easier if they could just sign up to test one aspect of the component and eventually have all the different aspects by different members combined into a more comprehensive road test, possibly by yet another member. It wouldn't hurt to include some swag with the road test item. I sometimes get unexpected swag for things I do on the site, which is very nice, but making it clear before hand would turn it into added incentive for some.

  • in reply to dougw

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    Comprehensive road testing of a low cost component may not have much appeal to members, ...

    I politely disagree. I think that excitement over a new electronic component or technology is a good incentive for good road tests. Regardless of the cost.

    I'd say that some of the most expensive tests have resulted in a drama return-on-investment. Like , I'm ".... not going to provide a concise list though image"

  • in reply to Jan Cumps

    Your statement is certainly true for some members such as yourself and those members don't need any added incentive.

    There are lots of other perspectives and some members who are competent would feel it just isn't worthwhile.

    I sometimes do, sometimes don't.

    Incidentally, you do an excellent job of testing components (and everything else).