MEP EP#372: The POD-Ganizer

<h4>MEP EP#372: The POD-Ganizer<br></h4><p><strong>News:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://macrofab.com/events/may-the-fab-be-with-you" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://macrofab.com/events/may-the-fab-be-with-you">May the Fab Be With You</a><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p>May 4th, 2023</p><p>6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT</p><p>10305 Round Up Ln Suite 400</p><p>Houston, TX</p><p><strong>Topics:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.budind.com/series/general-use-boxes/boardganizer-enclosure-kit/" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.budind.com/series/general-use-boxes/boardganizer-enclosure-kit/">Bud Industries - Board-ganizer Enclosure Kit</a><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><ul><li>Combine breadboards and evaluation boards into an enclosure</li></ul><p>Fluke 87V multimeter Vs Centech 61593 (also got a rigol DS2072 oscilloscope)</p><ul><li>$520 vs $39.99</li><li>6000 count vs 2000 count</li><ul><li>Fluke can do “High Res” mode and go to 20,000 count</li></ul><li>Autorange vs range select</li><ul><li>Benefits of both</li><li>Manual range might be better for keeping your ducks in a row.</li></ul><li>Main difference - the fluke is basically 4x or better on nearly all measurement accuracy</li><li>The all important beep test</li><li>Parker uses a ‘Velleman’ DVM850BL</li></ul><p>Debugging things that don’t work</p><ul><li>Wagoneer was not happy recently</li><li>Events that lead up to the problem</li><li>Problem solving techniques</li><li>Resolutions?</li></ul><p>Power Distribution Module <br></p><ul><li>What is up with this project?</li><li>Building an adjacent community for long term discussion of the podcast and projects</li></ul><p>The MacroFab Podcast Contest IS BACK</p><ul><li>Details at a later podcast episode</li></ul>