MEP EP#276: Skippy Documentation

<ul> </ul><h4><a href="https://macrofab.com/blog/mep-ep276-skippy-documentation/">MEP EP#276: Skippy Documentation</a><b><br></b></h4><ul><li><b>Fake LM338 Voltage Regulators? <br> </b> <ul> <li>X-RAY results</li> <li>Should we Xray legit LM137 and see if the XRAY matches?</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Commands_for_Programmable_Instruments" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>SCPI or Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments</b></a> <ul> <li>IEEE 488.2-1987 </li> <li>Send command strings over serial to configure and get results from test equipment</li> <li>Test equipment mostly adhere to this with some weird gotchas</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>COM port snooper / sniffer?</b> <ul> <li>Is there good software out there that can sniff the buffers / communication string between Windows and a hardware device? </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Is bad documentation worse than no documentation?</b> <ul> <li>“With no documentation you know immediately you're fucked.”</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Bringing back the Tasty Chips segment</b> - <a href="https://e-z-hook.com/industry-solutions/eod/8507-item/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E-Z Hook Insulation Piercing Wire Clamp - 8507</a> <ul> <li>Spring loaded clamp that has teeth</li> <li>When you insert a wire the teeth slice into the insulation making contact</li> <li>Datasheet specifications are interesting to say the least!</li> <li>Max Current 1 AMP</li> <li>Max Voltage 0 V ?!?</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Covering the Amplifier</b> <ul> <li>Update on Parker’s Amp “refinishing” project</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Adventures in plastic molding</b> <ul> <li>Getting custom actuator parts injection molded</li> <li>First prototype parts got shot this week</li> <li>What to expect <ul> <li>Provide model to company</li> <li>Initial review</li> <li>DFM report</li> <li>Release for prototype <ul> <li>5 to 6 weeks for the initial mold to be cut</li> <li>Prototype units are shot and sent