Re: Another set of WG 6100 problems!

Definitely scope it. You can get old scopes that only do X-Y-Z for under $75
on ebay. It's like having a mini monitor. The good news is that you can't
blow the inputs unless you REALLY overvoltage them.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodger Boots" <rlboots@cedar-rapids.net>
To: <vectorlist@synthcom.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: VECTOR: Another set of WG 6100 problems!

> Use your scope, if possible. No need to risk a monitor on an untested
> board.
>
>
>
> Dave Langley wrote:
> >
> > Well it seems the WG was not at fault at all ...
> >
> > I was testing the boards XY output on my scope and that familiar acrid
> > smell returned. looking around one of the 8 pin TL082 amps had smoke
> > coming from it!
> >
> > I changed this (OK robbed it from a partly stripped Tempest PCB) and it
> > works. It's been on for an hour so far :o)
> >
> > This leads me onto the next subject:
> >
> > What precautions should I take when testing "untested" Tempest PCB's in
my
> > game. Or am I better off disconnecting the monitor and using my scope.?
> >
> > Dave Langley
> > www.robotron-2084.co.uk
> >
>
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