diff --git a/lab_bench.md b/lab_bench.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5f91721 --- /dev/null +++ b/lab_bench.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Electronics Lab Bench + +Collecting details about our lab bench setup, and discussion about what to aim for next. + +## Current + +* [Diligent Digital Discovery](https://digilent.com/shop/digital-discovery-portable-usb-logic-analyzer-and-digital-pattern-generator/) (with high speed adapter) + * Seth: I also got a bunch of extra flywires (for the [sides](https://digilent.com/shop/2x6-flywires-signal-cable-assembly-for-the-digital-discovery/) and [front](https://digilent.com/shop/2x16-flywires-signal-cable-assembly-for-the-digital-discovery/)), so it's possible to leave the "loose" end connected to a project and swap just the analyzer side. +* Eric: Soldering station w/ hot air rework gun (link?) + * Seth: we don't talk about my soldering setup. It's no good. +* Eric: Hot plate + +We also both have a "wire cart" to try and keep things collected/organized. + +## Previously + +Seth: I got some equipment loaned to me as part of the courses I took at my local community college: + +* Siglent SDS 1202X-E Oscilloscope +* Siglen SDG 810 Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator +* TackLife MDC01 DC Power Supply (can't recommend) + +# Next? + +Here's a wishlist: + +- Power profiler (maybe https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Power-Profiler-Kit-2 ?) +- FPGA development kit (maybe https://digilent.com/reference/programmable-logic/arty-a7/start ?) +- FPGA accelerator (something from https://rhsresearch.com/collections/rhs-public ?) +- Something halfway between an oscilloscope and the digial discovery mebe? (Diligent's "analog discovery" line?)