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LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review

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    rafcio_21 wrote:
    when we get a new softa
    What programmer is needed for this?
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    rafcio_21 wrote:
    USB ISP
    Unfortunately I do not have but I have Arduino UNO and I guess it also can be done? I'm asking purely theoretically because I found something like that and I'm not strong in programmers. link
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    Should give advice, I have not tested it myself. I do not have a programmer but I have a colleague at work who has and together we uploaded to his tester and mine.
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    Gentlemen, I bought a housing and I do not know if it is scrapped, or whether it should be. Are there any "corner cutouts" under the battery, and there are no "walls" and no battery in bulk?
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    Are these cutouts made for cholera? I think it's better to get inside. It begs you to somehow stabilize this battery, because it will scratch everything from the inside.
  • 6V gel battery powers tester reliably

    #338 16724349
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    I did not use any 9V battery only I put the box on two-sided tape with a 6V / 1.3Ah gel battery (recycled, new is not worth investing) which gives the supply voltage 6-6,8V which is enough for this tester, because it works properly even with a power supply below 6V. I obtained additional stability of the whole which in the performance only with the box at a slight deduction drops what is healthy is not. If it discharges below 6V which will occur earlier due to the storage time than due to the use of the tester (current consumed by the tester during the test is none for this battery), then connect under the 7V power supply for a few hours and again peace for many months.
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    CMS wrote:
    Are these cutouts made for cholera? ...
    The price of the cast mold in China depends only on the weight of the final element and not its shape. These few grams are a lighter element, although a more complicated form makes the form to it cheaper and there is still material saving on each piece. All the secret.
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    DiZMar wrote:
    The price of the form
    Only that it is laser cut :) . Consequently, additional holes = additional costs.
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    It is very possible that this housing has and other uses. For some other tester model, for example. It does not bother me - the power supply from the external power supply inside only the 9V stabilizer. LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review
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    These holes are under the so-called tricks, or bands to attach the battery ;) pozdr
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    You have a hole solution. LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review So I will ask a registered letter will be sent by registered mail? Are the testers finally over? I ordered yesterday. :)
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    398216 Usunięty wrote:
    It is very possible that this housing has and other uses. For some other tester model, for example. It does not bother me - the power supply from the external power supply inside only the 9V stabilizer. LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review
    Basically, this and built-in 7805 can cut down from 12v. If someone wanted to get rid of the power voltage display, the 10k resistor leading from transistor 9015 should be soldered out. The tester will then show the DC power supply.
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    eurotips wrote:
    hole for these pads to check SMD components (between ZIF and button) is complete crap
    If he was taken by the author of the picture, I give my head that he never wondered how to take the SMD element out of the casing, otherwise it should be pressed with the finger in the right position on the pads - through the hole - unmanageable (I wrote several pages earlier that this casing prevents SMD measurements from being used with these pads.
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    Adamcyn wrote:
    It's just that they have definitely higher Hfe.
    These "hats" were characterized by a very low Hfe.
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    New in that it is unused. Zero currents are also probably quite big. I did not measure exactly but I remember that they were probably bigger than 1mA. I would have to measure. For this reason, the tester probably reports a low conduction voltage. I was powering my tester's board straight from my power supply to the multimeters. The board reports a voltage of 11.6V. The ribbon from the display actually looks delicate. I secured it with a piece of insulating tape. Along with the tester I got a screwdriver and the elektroda.pl sticker. It is a pity that the screwdriver does not have a smaller cross. The tips are smaller which would allow for a precise job. The fitting of the casing is also a bit average because it happens that the button does not reflect. I'm going to cut that buttonhole a bit and it'll be fine. I solder DC jack, I will make an alligator to connect large components and I will try to "produce" an SMD adapter. I have a piece of laminate somewhere, I do not have the chemistry to digest but I can still cut three separate pieces that will serve as contact areas.
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    I invested a little penny in basket and now it looks much better. I have a 3min walk from work there ... Because if I was to order a basket myself, I would rather let it go. :) The question is, are your sleeves too long and just press on the housing to run the tester? I have filed them by 0.5mm and are still a little too long, but this does not bother me anymore so that I would like to start all this again and saw for another 0.2mm. There is still the question of a mysterious square hole, on the long side opposite to ZIF's lever. Maybe, quite by accident, a connector for an external power supply fits there, with the option of disconnecting battery power after connecting it?
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    For me, the sleeves were OK.
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    CMS wrote:
    There is still the question of a mysterious square hole, on the long side opposite to ZIF's lever. Maybe, quite by accident, a connector for an external power supply fits there, with the option of disconnecting battery power after connecting it?
    Hello. You "combine" well. On the second day after receiving the tester, I inserted such a joint into this hole. Greetings.
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    I mean, this hole has factory destiny. I do not want to paste anything. If I'm right, I want to insert a dedicated connector.
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    Hello, Bushes were too long, well I have a box of different distances.
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    CMS wrote:
    I mean, this hole has factory destiny
    Probably anyway, but in this case, it would be better to ask such a question to the producer "factory".
    CMS wrote:
    I do not want to paste anything. If I'm right, I want to insert a dedicated connector.
    CMS wrote:
    Maybe, quite by accident, a connector for an external power supply fits there, with the option of disconnecting battery power after connecting it?
    Greetings.
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The discussion reviews the LCR-T4 / M328 transistor and component tester based on the ATmega328, focusing on its practical usefulness for amateur electronics and workshop diagnostics. Users report that the tester automatically identifies discrete components and pinout, measures resistance, capacitance, inductance, diode forward voltage, transistor type and hFE, and can also test some thyristors and MOSFETs, though not always perfectly. The device is considered sufficiently accurate for hobby use, but several limitations are noted: poor inductance resolution, no reliable measurement below about 20 pF, sensitivity to battery voltage, occasional misidentification of semiconductors, and lack of protection against charged capacitors. Calibration by shorting all three test leads is emphasized, and some users install alternative firmware with more extensive calibration options. Mechanical issues dominate the review: the ZIF socket is fragile, the display ribbon and LCD can be damaged or pop out during shipping, and many recommend adding a protective enclosure or reinforcing the display. The thread also compares variants such as T4, T7, TC1, and color-display versions, and discusses availability, pricing, and sourcing from Elektroda shop, Allegro, eBay, AliExpress, and Banggood.
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TL;DR: LCR-T4 auto-tests 14 part types, draws only 12-15 mA per measurement, and “will be useful in every workshop” [Elektroda, TechEkspert, post #16556695] Accuracy stays within ±2 % for most resistors. Firmware flashing adds live-scan mode and Zener tests. Why it matters: you get multimeter-level insight from a €10 gadget.

Quick Facts

• Supply: 9 V battery; 12-15 mA active, 20 nA sleep [Elektroda, 16556695] • R range: 0.1 Ω – 50 MΩ, C range: 25 pF – 100 000 µF, L range: 0.01 mH – 20 H [Elektroda, 16556695] • Typical accuracy: ±1 % R, ±3 % C, ±5 % L (user tests) [Elektroda, 16556695] • ESR read-out for electrolytics ≥1 µF [Elektroda, post #16556695] • Open-source firmware: AVR-based, 40 V boost for Zener mode [Elektroda, 16666684]

1. Which components does the LCR-T4 recognise?

It auto-detects resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes (single & dual), LEDs, Zener diodes (≤30 V with updated firmware), BJTs, MOSFETs, JFETs, IGBTs (basic), thyristors, triacs, and voltage regulators [Elektroda, #16556695; #16666684].

2. How accurate are its measurements versus a quality multimeter?

User comparison showed 9.97 kΩ read as 10.18 kΩ (2 % high) and 100 µF read as 99.6 µF (0.4 % low) [Elektroda, 16556695] Inductance errors rise above 5 % near the 0.01 mH limit.

3. How do I calibrate the tester?

  1. Short pins 1-2-3 with low-resistance wire.
  2. Hold the single button until “Self-Test” appears.
  3. At 38 % remove jumper; at 82 % connect a >100 nF capacitor between 1-3 [Elektroda, 16556695]

4. What battery life can I expect?

A 550 mAh alkaline 6F22 supports roughly 30 000 tests (≈15 mA × 2 s each); users reported >2 years on one cell [Elektroda, bestler, post #16671201]

5. Why does my inductor show "resistor"?

The MCU flags coils below 0.01 mH or above 20 H as resistive. Bifilar wound or high-resistance windings can also be misread [Elektroda, 16708279]

6. Triac appears as NPN—faulty?

Not necessarily. High-gate-current triacs (e.g., KT207) may be detected as NPN when pin order flips. Confirm by testing both 180° rotations [Elektroda, 16585086]

7. What gains do I get from flashing new firmware?

Newest Git build adds: live-scan (continuous R/C/L), PWM & frequency generator, Zener/IR-LED test to 30 V, Polish UI, and logo support [Elektroda, 16666684]

8. How do I flash the AVR safely?

Use an ISP programmer, set fuses: LOW 0xE2, HIGH 0xD9, EXT 0xFC. Backup the factory hex first; then write the compiled .hex, verify, and power-cycle. Full guide in forum post #16666684.

9. Can I measure ESR in-circuit?

Yes for electrolytics ≥1 µF. Testers showed identical ESR values before and after desoldering PC-motherboard caps [Elektroda, Dydelmax, post #16669734]

10. What’s an edge-case the tester fails?

Charged capacitors can kill the input; one user cracked the LCD after a 50 V part was connected [Elektroda, 16579821] Always short large caps first.

11. How do I protect the ribbon display?

Stick 1 mm foam tape under the LCD and avoid flexing the gold ribbon. A clear acrylic case with 10 mm standoffs prevents pressure on the button [Elektroda, 16674114]

12. How do I assemble the acrylic enclosure?

Follow this 3-step: 1. Sandwich PCB between 10 mm spacers; 2. Insert LCD through front panel, secure with nuts; 3. Add rear plate and eight M3 screws [Elektroda, 16658664]

13. Why does the tester mis-show varicaps?

It measures junction capacitance at one bias only, so it logs them as ordinary diodes. A manual curve-tracer is needed for full C-V plots [Elektroda, 16689532]

14. Where can I buy or what’s the typical cost?

Ready-made LCR-T4 kits ship from AliExpress or eBay for €8–12; Polish stock adds ~40 % markup [Elektroda, 16567602] Shipping weight fits <2 cm letter rate.
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