DIY Components Tester | Oscilloscope VI Curve (Octopus)

Join me in this tutorial as I demonstrate how to build an easy-to-make components tester circuit that can revolutionize troubleshooting #electronic #circuit boards. Learn how to harness the power of X-Y display mode on an oscilloscope to visualize complex relationships between signals and uncover hidden issues in your circuits.
Discover the versatility of the Octopus VI curve tracer circuit, a Swiss army knife for electronics testing, don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your electronics testing toolkit and take your troubleshooting #skills to the next level!
Useful Links:
1. Octopart (to source electronics components): octopart.com/
2. JLCPCB (to order PCBs): jlcpcb.com/?from=TIP
3. Altium Designer (for PCB design): www.altium.com/yt/DIYGUYChris
4. Check out the Altium 365 potential and advantages: www.altium.com/altium-365
Chapter Titles:
0:01 Introduction: Easy-to-Make Components Tester Circuit
0:28 Understanding X-Y Display Mode
01:33 Introducing the Octopus VI Curve Tracer Circuit
02:08 Building the Circuit: Schematic Design and Component Selection
03:04 PCB Design and Manufacturing Process
03:47 Assembly and Testing: From Components to Enclosure
05:21 Wiring to Oscilloscope
05:55 Unveiling V-I Curves: Inspecting Component Status
07:25 Conclusion: Empowering Electronics Enthusiasts
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[@robertsjim52]

Do you have the 3d printer files and the gerber files?

[@DIYGUYChris]

You could get the making files from my Razzl account : share.razzl.com/iNYu

[@besamjohn]

@@DIYGUYChris I just get a 404 not found with that link

[@DIYGUYChris]

@@besamjohn that's a link to my Razzl creator profile, the making files are in there

[@avichalid5604]

Hi Guy Chris. I am having an issue with the AC Power receptacle. I am unsure about the one you used on your board. I already purchased 3 kinds, and none fits on the PCB board. Do you have any ideas or suggestions?

[@1simc1]

nice. first time hearing about this. looks handy

[@1simc1]

can you test transistors with this?

[@DIYGUYChris]

@@1simc1 indeed, it tests whatever components by comparison of the traced curve of the component under test to a curve of a good work one.
You could even test integrated circuits 😉

[@tonan5440]

Looks like the scope HV input pins are shorted to ground

[@avichalid5604]

Hi, I came across your Video regarding the Octopus VI Curve Tracer and am very intrigued. I am very new to electronics and would like to build the Octopus. Would you be willing to share the Gerber Files and the enclosure STL files?
Thanks.
Avi

[@MrArmour31]

absolutely I live it , I want it

[@DIYGUYChris]

You can get the making files from my Razzl account 😉

[@phillip4833]

Thank you

[@DIYGUYChris]

Welcome 😉

[@wrongmouse1658]

I was introduced to the component tester, while I was serving in the AF, in the early 70’s and this toy was old then. In the hands of an experienced technician, you could go through a bunch of transistor logic computer boards quick, this includes analog boards. It just takes about a few dozen boards to get the experience you will need for the transistor logic. The analog board where somewhat simpler, due to the fact the failures were sometimes more pronounced, but still had their quirks to work out.
The short cut, for analog boards, was to compare a good working board with a bad one, when you had that luxury.
Still have mine, that I used in my early days of board repairs.

[@wojteknarczynski9502]

Why is it called Octopus?