Hello Forum members: I am still new in this hobby so stick with me on some of my elementary questions. In the hopes that I could determine the correct direction to mount non electrolytic metalized Mylar caps, after watching one of Mr. Carlson’s videos, I purchased a
Handheld Digital Oscilloscope Kit – AUKUYEE 2.4″TFT Mini Portable Oscilloscope, with Power Supply and BNC-Clip Cable Probe Q15001
from Amazon. I tried to hook it up to both ends of a new cap and the reversed the leads and really didn’t see any informative waveform difference. Does any know if this scope will not work for what I am trying to do or do you know what setting I should be using. Thanks so much, John
So, which video have you actually watched in particular and where ? If is on Patreon channel then what’s the name and number of that video and if it is one on the YouTube channel which one it was ? What is the exact name for it so it can be referenced.
In order to get any answers you need to be very specific when asking things and give as many
“precise” details as possible perhaps pictures if needed. (IMGUR the free online picture hosting service is at hand. All you need is a free account)Job done.
As above, details are key. What was the Volts per division set to? Were you holding the capacitor when testing? I sometimes find it useful if there is not enough signal, put your other hand near a section of the line (an open cord nearby) while holding the capacitor to help increase the signal coupling. I also make sure to hold the capacitor the same way and as symmetrical as possible for an even reading. Some sizes can be difficult to locate.
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@radtekman Thanks for the reply. I returned the item since I realized it was no substitute for a full-size r scope. Yes, I was holding the cap and had it set to the most sensitivity avail.
What was the rating of the capacitor? It may have been useful to keep around for other projects, but it sounds like you have plans to replace it with a different scope?
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