Another update to this saga! Sorry its taken so long, just been busy with work and also had been ironing out some small issues with this tester. On top of that Ive designed a PCB set for it and improved some of the tests. So I have decided to offer them for sale now to anybody that would like one.
This is what you will get:
Functional Tester as described in earlier posts.
External device test pod allowing most devices up to 20pins to be checked.
Power supply
Instruction manual
Pre loaded with system software and data files. Note this tester will learn states so the data files will increase during use.
The Spec of the tester is based on a Pi 3 and fitted with internal 16Gb memory card. The cost will also include free updates of software as and when I have them.
Features:
Full 16bit address bus which can be set to any address.
8 bit bi directional data bus, again can be set to specific data value or read as input.
Memory map can be read as block and stored in .BIN files
Z80 and 8080 processor simulation. Wont run code but can emulate memory control and I/O
Probe input using 50R BNC allowing full logic probe functions. Not only will it display the three states of the probe input but duty cycle is also displayed when available.
Probe can set to analogue and then it will display voltage input and also engage a built in amplifier so audio faults can be traced.
Test programs can be generated and stored then called back and run. This allows a known good board to be probed at determined points and the values stored. If the test is re-run on a faulty board of the same type, then it can help identify faults faster.
The Active device tester feature will test any device up to 20pins while still on the PCB and powered up. The board will still function mostly while the tester is clipped over a device to test. A snapshot of the pins will be taken and then compared to stored tables. Either pass will be displayed or fail.
The tester is self learning so if a device fails and it checks out to be fine, the data can be saved so it passes next time.
Stuck pins can be checked as well which will show up any pins that dont change state plus another test checks for two adjacent pins that change state together. This can help identify for shorted pins etc.
All results are displayed graphically on the screen which can either be on the 3.5" colour touch screen or any hdmi external monitor. Switchable by simply commands.
The tester is designed to help in the debug of PCBS and can allow faster fault finding however it must be noted that all results it gives should be checked against schematics and prior knowledge.
Priced at £390 all in. This will be the unit built,tested and shipped to any UK address.
Im going to take orders for the first batch starting now and will stop on 1st August. This then gives me numbers for PCBs to get made etc. Come the 2nd August I will order materials and hopefully start sending units out by 15th.
I will be needing a deposit for this so £130 is required up front. I will give you full contact details so you can see its all genuine.
Thats basically it, if you fancy one of these testers, drop me a PM and I can put you on the first batch.
This is what you will get:
Functional Tester as described in earlier posts.
External device test pod allowing most devices up to 20pins to be checked.
Power supply
Instruction manual
Pre loaded with system software and data files. Note this tester will learn states so the data files will increase during use.
The Spec of the tester is based on a Pi 3 and fitted with internal 16Gb memory card. The cost will also include free updates of software as and when I have them.
Features:
Full 16bit address bus which can be set to any address.
8 bit bi directional data bus, again can be set to specific data value or read as input.
Memory map can be read as block and stored in .BIN files
Z80 and 8080 processor simulation. Wont run code but can emulate memory control and I/O
Probe input using 50R BNC allowing full logic probe functions. Not only will it display the three states of the probe input but duty cycle is also displayed when available.
Probe can set to analogue and then it will display voltage input and also engage a built in amplifier so audio faults can be traced.
Test programs can be generated and stored then called back and run. This allows a known good board to be probed at determined points and the values stored. If the test is re-run on a faulty board of the same type, then it can help identify faults faster.
The Active device tester feature will test any device up to 20pins while still on the PCB and powered up. The board will still function mostly while the tester is clipped over a device to test. A snapshot of the pins will be taken and then compared to stored tables. Either pass will be displayed or fail.
The tester is self learning so if a device fails and it checks out to be fine, the data can be saved so it passes next time.
Stuck pins can be checked as well which will show up any pins that dont change state plus another test checks for two adjacent pins that change state together. This can help identify for shorted pins etc.
All results are displayed graphically on the screen which can either be on the 3.5" colour touch screen or any hdmi external monitor. Switchable by simply commands.
The tester is designed to help in the debug of PCBS and can allow faster fault finding however it must be noted that all results it gives should be checked against schematics and prior knowledge.
Priced at £390 all in. This will be the unit built,tested and shipped to any UK address.
Im going to take orders for the first batch starting now and will stop on 1st August. This then gives me numbers for PCBs to get made etc. Come the 2nd August I will order materials and hopefully start sending units out by 15th.
I will be needing a deposit for this so £130 is required up front. I will give you full contact details so you can see its all genuine.
Thats basically it, if you fancy one of these testers, drop me a PM and I can put you on the first batch.
