I just received some capacitors that I need to find the foil side and these are not marked.
These are for the curve tracer project.
I never got around to build the SIFT yet and was on my list of things to do.
I looked to see what files I have and found I only have the files from video 49 and just watched it and Paul said parts are in a previous video.
I am confused about what video that would have the parts list.
Need to find what parts I need to buy and not sure what I need to request from Mr.C.
Larry – N7LUF
Maybe I should just build the plan in video #28 as I do not have very many capacitors to check. 😬
Larry – N7LUF
This is my Miniature built SIFT. Have had it built 3 week after the release date and it works as good as day 1. And…never had to change the battery (as of yet). It uses a 9V Duracell. It seems to be in good shape.
@ovi4 That look nice, I started to order parts today, but was missing some of the parts needed.
In the video Mr. C said the list was in another video.
Looks like quick build.
I messaged Paul, so I am waiting.
Larry – N7LUF
Well…here is the thing. If you want to build the full fledged version (as in the stand alone one) like mine, You”ll need to use an enclosure as big as the one used by MCL (IE similar size to the one for the Cap leakage tester). In my case I’ve completely redesigned the PCB from scratch simply because I has 4 smaller size (brand new Hammond style boxes) and I really like the smaller form factor (and it applies to all projects that i build) I like them as small as possible. I did the same with the cap leakage tester. Same size box and still managed to fir 3 9V batteries inside.
Here is my Cap Leakage tester in action and my old Super Probe.
@ovi4 yes very well done. More proof that I need to get it in gear and start building stuff. I have had a bottle of ferric chloride sitting around but nothing else. Additionally, I (thinking ahead as always) wanted to know what I was going to do with old copper filled ferric chloride before I started using it. I have yet to figure that part out as no one has anything to say about that part. All the awesome projects I could have…
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@ovi4 I followed Mr. Carlson’s SIFT videos and thought that he said to use the Hammond 1590Y box. I bought that one and it seems too small. It looks like you are inferring as much. Can you tell me the box name and model that you used?
@tone-c Hi, in my case I’ve used a Hammond 1590WB which indeed is much smaller than the “suggested” one but there is a good reason for that. I’m not sure if you got to read all of my posts (I doubt) but I’ve stated at some point that I usually like (when possible) to miniaturize my projects because of the lack of space but mainly because I like to build things that are small. Now, following the same principle, most of the projects that I’ve built from MCL’s Patreon site are just my miniaturized “take” on the original projects and sometimes with my own technical twist on it. Now here is the thing, and MCL has stated this over and over again, -feel free to experiment and modify things, use your own design, your own box etc. So this is exactly what I do most of the time. I have never ever “blindly” followed someone’s suggestions without questioning or critiquing things and design choice first. I usually sit down and thoroughly analyze the design and enclosure choice and try to always answer the “why” and the “how” first and can I adapt that choice to my needs but most importantly adapt it around the components and/or enclosures that already have, avoiding extra costs when not needed. I don’t mind spending the extra time/effort to redesign a PCBs around the components and box that I already have without sacrificing the functionality if it is possible. Now, going back to the SIFT build of course I already had a smaller box and have concluded that the project can be reduced in size with no technical struggles whatsoever and that’s what I did.
However, in your case, if you really just want to strictly follow the project “to the book” and are NOT willing to spend the extra time and effort to adapt thing to your preference (like I did) I still think that you’ll need to use the recommended box because it will fit best the original PCB design and size. Good luck with your project and upon completion you could share some “finished product” pictures with us here (should you wish to)… 😉
I bought a case of 1550C as I was thinking Paul was going to make a lot of his projects in that box and I got a good deal on them.
In one of his videos he got a case full of these boxes.
I fall into the trap when Paul says about any parts, I buy before the rush and before the cost goes up in price or just go away.
Larry – N7LUF
@larry_n7luf Yes Larry, I do remember that video when he presented a case full of boxes (Video66) but as far as I know they are 1590WB not 1550C unless there is one more video with 1550Cs in it but I cannot recall such video.
@ovi4 Dang I bought the wrong parts again.
To tell you the truth I am not sure where I heard to get the 1550C, but somewhere or someone I heard that was what I needed.
You was right about the (video #66)
The Hammond 1590WB is 4.43 in x 2.38 in x 1.22 in (113 mm x 60 mm x 31 mm).
The Hammond 1550C is 4.53 inches long, 3.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches high.
Larry – N7LUF