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LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review

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  • #451 16897189
    brofran
    Level 41  
    pawelr98 wrote:
    I was preparing the second power amplifier on KD502.
    Someone mentioned earlier that this tester is not intended for high power transistors, that's why this type of elements should not be measured.
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  • #452 16897336
    pawelr98
    Level 39  
    I wonder, however, why another copy of the same transistor was detected correctly. I still have several copies of KD502, I will see how the tester will detect them. With high power transistors I have 2N3055 / KD3055, TIP2955, BD911, BD912, KD502.
  • #453 16904442
    miszczo997
    Level 28  
    Where can I find the instructions for assembling the old tester enclosure, because I see now redirects to the post of the last year's gulson post regarding the new version?
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  • #455 16904711
    CMS
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl
    miszczo997 wrote:
    Where can I find the instructions for assembling the old tester enclosure, because I see now redirects to the post of the last year's gulson post regarding the new version?
    People, what is with you? You really need instructions to assemble a cube from cut-to-size elements :shocked!:
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  • #456 16904774
    sylweksylwina
    Moderator of Computers service
    Exactly, you can submit yourself without instructions.
  • #457 16904813
    miszczo997
    Level 28  
    That's exactly what the housing does not fit, because I probably have a new version of the tester, and the old housing and something did not suit me :P Well, you'll need to drill through additional holes. Edit: However, it has exceeded me and everything is ok :D It just looks like the hole spacing in the new version is about 3mm wider in the vertical and by applying the plate to the casing looked like the holes did not overlap.
  • #458 16947579
    brofran
    Level 41  
    I recently got a tester, so I will share my observations. 1- measurement of layered silicon diodes - OK, while old blade type eg DOG 58 signals as a capacitor, or unrecognized 2-transistors with a metal housing should be measured without touching them during measurement, because the results then different 3- top housing plate is matte and therefore the LCD is dimmed. Maybe someone will come up with a way to polish it "to shine". :D 4- the bottom of the housing is good to stick with 4 pieces of soft plastic, because the fixing screws can scratch the delicate table tops. Well, I gave "bodies", I did not read about the film. :D :D
  • #460 16947747
    Jawi_P
    Level 36  
    CMS wrote:
    People, what is with you? You really need instructions to assemble a cube from cut-to-size elements
    The claims to Minister Giertych have cut stereotypes in schools ;) I also do not understand the need for instructions, all in all it is necessary to appreciate the fun-puzzle and saving forests :)
  • #461 16947889
    gumisie
    Level 43  
    brofran wrote:
    3- the top housing plate is matte and therefore the LCD is dimmed. Maybe someone will come up with a way to polish it "to shine". :D
    Maybe it's enough to do what:
    Ricoh_220 wrote:
    And you peeled off the foil?
    brofran wrote:
    4- the bottom of the housing is good to stick with 4 pieces of soft plastic, because the fixing screws can scratch the delicate table tops.
    It can be solved in any way, it has already been described in this topic. greetings
  • #463 16948226
    nanab
    Level 27  
    Did someone power the tester at 1x18650? You can see that the housing and plate are designed dimensionally just under 1865, it comes in perfectly, but what changes in the system must be made to make it move? I put the + 5v link on the stabilizer, before I gave 5V + change in the divider (lower 10k resistor instead of 3.3k) so that it does not cry that the battery is discharged. Now he turns on, tries to test but he can not - what I would not put on it always shows me the 8mV link. On the power supply from the 9V power supply before the alterations I checked and recognized the resistors.
  • #464 16948430
    kkknc
    Level 43  
    The cheapest Ni-MH battery less than PLN 15 two for PLN 20 lithium from PLN 20, so is there any sense of fun?
  • #465 16948549
    nanab
    Level 27  
    The sense is that 18650 cost about PLN 0, because almost everyone has some of the waste. In the worst case, together with the inverter and housing, it's about 7 zlotys instead of 20. And also 4x more.
  • #466 16948566
    kkknc
    Level 43  
    You know, from waste, I would not count on having nominal capacity. And soldering, the use of cables, or even time would have to be counted.
  • #467 16948668
    miszczo997
    Level 28  
    I quickly gave the step up converter with MT3608, which I bought for about 2 zlotys. For this liion battery from some Nokia 1600, and for charging and protection against discharging the battery module on tp4056.
  • #468 16948693
    nanab
    Level 27  
    Even if they have less, it is still much more than a 9 volt battery. The cable is in the price of the tester, and soldering it maybe 1/100 hours times the 20 PLN / h is somehow 20 groszy work comes out. Besides, I would have to buy a 9 V battery (more time and money for fuel), and 18650 and converter I have at home.
    miszczo997 wrote:
    I quickly gave the step up inverter from MT3608, which I bought for about PLN 2. For this liion battery from some nok 1600, and for charging and protection against discharging the battery module on tp4056.
    Where did you connect, what kind of tension?
  • #469 16948742
    rafcio_21
    Level 29  
    You set the inverters to which 7-8V and plug in where the 9V battery was connected.
  • #470 16948747
    miszczo997
    Level 28  
    Tp4056 to the cell, the switch was just behind, because as I gave between the cell and the charging module, at the load with the converter itself, the protection did not give the output voltage. The total cost of items on aliexpress is about 3.5 PLN, in Poland probably 2x, but that's not much. LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review
  • #471 16948749
    E8600
    Level 41  
    For this application the best will be 2 in 1 or step-up adjustable inverter and charger in one (with protection against excessive Li-ion discharge). LCR-T4 electronics components tester ATMega328 - Test and Review
  • #472 16948869
    nanab
    Level 27  
    Is this 9V necessary to work? If it's not a bit of a sense to do around 9V first just to make them 5V. I already have small converters from power banks, but they are 5V rigid.
  • #473 16948922
    rafcio_21
    Level 29  
    Theoretically, you need 5V, but read about the modernization of this tester, I did not delve deeply, but it's about controlling the transistor that encloses the tester and there is some problem I preferred to give the 8 V for peace and calm rather than improve.
  • #474 16948940
    Jawi_P
    Level 36  
    E8600 wrote:
    For this application the best will be 2 in 1 or step-up adjustable inverter and charger in one (with protection against excessive Li-ion discharge).
    I admire you for the Internet :) A real man of the information society.
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  • #475 16949112
    pawelr98
    Level 39  
    kkknc wrote:
    You know, from waste, I would not count on having nominal capacity. And soldering, the use of cables, or even time would have to be counted.
    That's what they need to endure. The worst link I found was ~ 750mAh, best ~ 1350mAh at 1A discharge current. With smaller currents more will come. 14 cells from old laptops. I use these cells as an alternative to disposable links in portable devices (such as radio). I would just give 2x18650. As the voltage will stick, it will trigger a warning. The most economical option. At nominal 3.6V it will be 7.2V and for a full 4.2V it will be 8.4V. It fits nicely in the 9V battery voltage risk. And the capacity around 1000mAh should be enough.
  • #476 16949255
    Aress124
    Level 28  
    Can these testers measure resistances in two decimal places? How do you look on the Internet, in one picture they measure one decimal place and two places on which it depends? Measurement of such a low resistance with this tester is fairly reliable?
  • #477 16949288
    rafcio_21
    Level 29  
    Measurements depending on the downloaded software and the calibration performed are very similar to those of the multimeter and the measurement after the decimal point is more accurate at smaller resistances.
  • #478 16950352
    nanab
    Level 27  
    The 9V battery is about 150-200mAh, 18650 which I have about 1.5Ah recovered, and the new power bank bought for PLN 7.00 have 2Ah, so even the battery from the garbage or from the market for 5 PLN has 5x more capacity.
    pawelr98 wrote:
    I would just give 2x18650.
    Only the housing is designed for 1x18650, the two will not enter.
  • #479 16950575
    Jawi_P
    Level 36  
    It seems to me that the 6F22 battery is the optimal compromise. What do you replace such a battery with? I'm asking out of curiosity. Because I'm the Sunday "electronics" so I'm not a reference point. I would rather buy batteries for a dozen or so PLN than to combine with inverters.
  • #480 16950618
    rafcio_21
    Level 29  
    Jawi_P wrote:
    It seems to me that the 6F22 battery is the optimal compromise. What do you replace such a battery with? I'm asking out of curiosity. Because I'm the Sunday "electronics" so I'm not a reference point. I would rather buy batteries for a dozen or so PLN than to combine with inverters.
    It depends on how often you will use the tester, or maybe something like that will interest you.

Topic summary

The LCR-T4 electronics components tester based on the ATMega328 microcontroller is a versatile, low-power device powered by a 9V battery, drawing 12-15mA during measurement and 20nA in sleep mode. It automatically detects component types and lead configurations, measuring parameters such as resistance, capacitance (up to 47,000µF), inductance, diode voltage drop, transistor type and pinout, and ESR. Calibration involves shorting the test leads and using a known capacitor above 100nF. The tester supports testing of discrete components including resistors, capacitors, diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, and thyristors, though it struggles with integrated LM series voltage regulators due to their complex internal structures. Accuracy is generally sufficient for amateur and workshop use, with some noted measurement deviations, especially in low resistance and inductance readings. The device features a white LCD display, with some users comparing it to yellow LCD variants and color display models with built-in batteries. The ZIF socket is a known weak point, prone to contact issues and limited to thin leads; users recommend alternative housings and socket modifications for durability. The ribbon cable connecting the display is fragile and non-replaceable separately, requiring careful handling. The tester is available as a DIY kit with open-source firmware and as ready-made units, purchasable from Chinese suppliers and local Polish sellers, with prices around $30 or 25-40 PLN depending on housing and shipping. Shipping damage to displays has been reported due to insufficient packaging, prompting suggestions for improved protection. Firmware variations exist, affecting features like contrast adjustment and component recognition. The device is highly regarded for its ease of use, broad functionality, and value for money, making it a popular gadget among electronics hobbyists. Community discussions include suggestions for further development, housing designs, and integration of the elektroda.pl logo for uniqueness.
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