RETIRED GUY PROJECTS

[Kusojiji]

I have an electronics background, but a lot of it is just experimenting. I actually want the lights to be a bit dimmer, but making that happen on the other cars would be too much work. I bought the dimmest ones available from this one vendor, but they are still too bright for my liking.

Oh, and forgot to add that having these tools helps a lot. The breadboard allows for experimentation without installation. Just have to have a few sample LEDs, strips, resistors, etc.

 

[shortwrench]

I have an electronics background, but a lot of it is just experimenting. I actually want the lights to be a bit dimmer, but making that happen on the other cars would be too much work. I bought the dimmest ones available from this one vendor, but they are still too bright for my liking.

Oh, and forgot to add that having these tools helps a lot. The breadboard allows for experimentation without installation. Just have to have a few sample LEDs, strips, resistors, etc.
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I also have an electronics background.

The variable voltage dc power supply is one of the most used things on the bench.

 

[ctclibby]

I also have 'the background'. Although I would be ashamed to show you pix of my bench(s). Imagine Analog scope, 2 DSO, multiple DMM's with all the various proto-boards, L-boards, wires hanging ( both gators and clips ), Solder stations ( SMD and regular ) and all the little crap. Oh, variable power supplies get used for almost everything - how would we do anything? That is a Fluke 97? Can't quite see.

L8r

 

[shortwrench]

I also have 'the background'. Although I would be ashamed to show you pix of my bench(s). Imagine Analog scope, 2 DSO, multiple DMM's with all the various proto-boards, L-boards, wires hanging ( both gators and clips ), Solder stations ( SMD and regular ) and all the little crap. Oh, variable power supplies get used for almost everything - how would we do anything? That is a Fluke 97? Can't quite see.

L8r

The Fluke is a 116. I have a Tektronix 2246A digital scope and other stuff. I don't have enough room on the bench for all the electronics stuff. The scope is stored under the layout because it takes up a lot of bench space. Don't use it that often but when I need it, I'm glad I never sold it. At one time, it got used a lot.

Please post photos of your bench(s). Always interested to see how others set up their benches and might get some ideas to incorporate on mine.

 

[Kusojiji]

Dang! I thought that was a Simpson 260 there for a minute! I thought I would have to get on the ground and beg forgiveness! haha. I have a digital scope as well, but that's all packed up. I don't really have a station per se. I just break out what I need as my workbench is a mess.

 

[Kusojiji]

Removed the traction tires on my new EF10. I hate those things! It is a real PITA to do, though.

I may not be able to pull as many cars as before, but I have a few boxcabs to assist if needed.

 

[Kusojiji]

Replacement antenna for my ED16 came in. Yeah, they're tiny but what the hey.

And boom boom boom!

Helps to have the right tools.