Yeah, I guess there is a reason why the more expensive loads like the Siglent SPL1020/ 1030x loads are a lot more expenisive, using a few more MOSFET’s rather than 1. I guess you get what you pay for, I have both, the simple one that you just fixed, and then I got the Siglent load. You definitely get what you pay for. The cheap one served me well enough, but combined with the weird GUI, and no dynamic load testing (even though the software should have been able to do it), that cheap load has found a place on my shelf reserved for equipment I don’t use anymore.
Couldn't agree more, I'm definitely ready for a 'real' load tester, just looking for the right deal to come along. This thing has been surprisingly useful, but I'm ready for a tool that doesn't need constant monitoring and a fire extinguisher!
@@stevetech7335 you’re saying the fiberglass/epoxy/whatever core of the becomes somewhat conductive when charred? I didn’t realize that. Can you explain more?
@@colindgrantYes, the formed carbon deposits are conductive. The common approach is to scrub it off, or grind it off with a grinding pencil, and then rebuild the board with the conformal coating. If necessary, the lost traces would have to be rebuilt too.
Yeah, I guess there is a reason why the more expensive loads like the Siglent SPL1020/ 1030x loads are a lot more expenisive, using a few more MOSFET’s rather than 1. I guess you get what you pay for, I have both, the simple one that you just fixed, and then I got the Siglent load. You definitely get what you pay for. The cheap one served me well enough, but combined with the weird GUI, and no dynamic load testing (even though the software should have been able to do it), that cheap load has found a place on my shelf reserved for equipment I don’t use anymore.
Couldn't agree more, I'm definitely ready for a 'real' load tester, just looking for the right deal to come along. This thing has been surprisingly useful, but I'm ready for a tool that doesn't need constant monitoring and a fire extinguisher!
I loved the self debate as you rolled the load on at the end 🤘
Had to find the new failure point!
It would be a good idea to clear the charred/carbonized "burn" off the board since it can be conductive.
@@stevetech7335 you’re saying the fiberglass/epoxy/whatever core of the becomes somewhat conductive when charred? I didn’t realize that. Can you explain more?
@@colindgrantYes, the formed carbon deposits are conductive. The common approach is to scrub it off, or grind it off with a grinding pencil, and then rebuild the board with the conformal coating. If necessary, the lost traces would have to be rebuilt too.