Category: Electronics

Electronics Workstations

There are three electronics workstations Each workstation has a selection of tools in a tool trug and a soldering station. The pictures for each workstation show the ”ground state”, that is, the state things should be left in when you are finished. Reserving A Workstation Workstations cannot be formally reserved. If you leave a project …

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Raspberry Pi

Overview The AMT Raspbi runs our webcam in the space. Shell scripts /root /root/autoprivacy.sh Script to loop run ‘privacy_button.sh’, which is a shell script that tests the red button connected to the Pi, and if it is pressed, sends a http-request to Dave’s server (somewhere on davr.org) to shut off the webcam for AFAIR 30min. …

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AMT138 Variac Transformer

Model/Make: Variac Transformer Model No. TDGC2-2KM Documentation: https://variac.com/staco_variable_transformer_100_.htm This is an autotransformer.  One end connects to the wall outlet and the socket output voltage can be varied from a small AC voltage to higher than the line voltage.  It is sometimes used for testing equipment that may have a power supply problem. Using this thing …

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AMT107 Hot Air SMT Rework Machine

Serial Number: 20151001-812 Spare Parts: Compatible with generic hot air nozzles in hundreds of shapes.  The wand is a pretty standard part, and can be replaced. Warranty: contact  https://www.circuitspecialists.com/ for service. Documentation: This tool is used for removing and installing surface mount technology (SMT) electronic components. It works by blowing hot air. The main thing …

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AMT054 Microscope

Documentation:  SE400-LED Series Manual Complete Use the left knob to adjust the stiffness of the focus knob on the opposite side. Use the small silver dohicky to flip between the left eyepiece and the digital camera.  If you only see with one eye, check the dohicky! Note: Now features a video still camera on AMT050. …

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