Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread Nathaniel Bezanson
Hi Matt, There are lots of options, and what's best for you will depend on what else comes across your bench. I'm a member of a hackerspace with all of these on the wall and more, so I have personal experience with all of the below: I suspect this is the Radio Shack tool Brooke refers to, it's a

Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider

2015-06-08 Thread David C. Partridge
I'm up for either ... My thoughts are to try it out on a development board and if it works, maybe build a few for possible sale, and also release Gerbers and VHDL files. Regards, David Partridge -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of cfo

[time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold

2015-06-08 Thread Paul Davis
I'm wondering if any other Spectracom 8195 users out there can shed some light on this. According to the manual, the specs are related to operating in 'position hold'. However, there seems to be no way to set position hold mode, or tell if it's in effect. (Well, there seems to be a RS485

[time-nuts] Electronically Disciplined Mechanical Pendulum

2015-06-08 Thread Bert, VE2ZAZ
Greetings, I just want to let those who are curious about disciplining a mechanical pendulum that I have pretty much wrapped up playing with a 1m-long pendulum, which I control with PIC micro firmware and try to mainain at a constant temperature. Accuracy for 20-second averaging is typically

Re: [time-nuts] Electronically Disciplined Mechanical Pendulum

2015-06-08 Thread Tom Van Baak
Hi Bert, Thanks for posting that project. What a wonderful combination of electronic and mechanical timing, of design and measurement, of hardware and software, of PICs and Python. One side experiment that would be interesting is to collect a couple of days of data using a fixed drive and

Re: [time-nuts] TymServe 2100 and the 1995 GPS issue

2015-06-08 Thread Gerhard Wittreich
I just received the Heol Design N024 Trimble ACE III clone to resolve the week rollover problem we have been experiencing in the TS-2100's with the original Trimble ACE III gps units. Installation was very straight forward taking about 5 minutes. On a cold restart I had Tracking within 40

Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider

2015-06-08 Thread cfo
On Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:27:26 +0100, David C. Partridge wrote: I'm up for either ... My thoughts are to try it out on a development board and if it works, maybe build a few for possible sale, and also release Gerbers and VHDL files. Regards, David Partridge I have these cheap cards ,

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04

2015-06-08 Thread John Allen
Hello Matthias - I had this problem on my 5370B - it turned out that the fan wasn't running, which resulted in overheating. I hope this helps. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Matthias Jelen Sent: Monday, June 08,

Re: [time-nuts] Performance of 74LVC series ICs

2015-06-08 Thread Dan Watson
I have something of a follow up question. How good is the isolation inside these devices (74LVC, SOT-23 package) between gates? Let's say I have a 20MHz TCXO. I want to square up the output signal and divide by two. Easy, just a buffer or inverter and a flip flop. But looking at the pinout of the

Re: [time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold

2015-06-08 Thread paul swed
As I remember For rs422 receive plus to ground and rs232 to minus. For rs422 xmit take the minus to the rs232 line. This has to be a modern rs232 port that will work on 0-3V or greater. As Hal says it works over 3-10 ft. May go further but it is a hack. the price is right. Regards Paul WB8TSL On

Re: [time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold

2015-06-08 Thread Hal Murray
but I've not setup a 485 adapter and written any scripts to check it yet The KS-24361 discussions pointed out that you can just wire things across if you pick the right polarity on the 485 side. It works for me. I wouldn't want to count on it for use with long cables, but it's quick worth a

[time-nuts] Thunderbolt Power Supply Suggestions

2015-06-08 Thread skipp Isaham via time-nuts
Hello fellow Time Nuts... I've obtained a Trimble Thunderbolt (from Ebay) and I'm in the process of searching out a practical power supply option. I've got the proper plug and pins already on order from Mouser. I've identified the Meanwell T-30B as a decent power supply. I like Meanwell

[time-nuts] Trimble 65256 OCXO info?

2015-06-08 Thread Bob Stewart
Does anyone have any information about the Trimble 65256 OCXO?  I bought one recently and hooked it up to 12V per the vendor.  (Yeah, I know.)  Although it worked, it set off such a stench: the usual electronics burning up, give you a sore throat smell.  So, I got a replacement and same thing. 

[time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread Matt Robert
Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread George Dubovsky
Hi Matt, Any of the AMP Service Tools - I have the I and II - will work. Positions A and B (for the conductor and the insulation respectively) on Service Tool I or E and B on Service Tool II will work nicely. I suspect there are lots of other generic crimpers that will do the job as well. Heck,

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread George Dubovsky
I had not realized that those ubiquitous AMP crimpers of yore were now ebay curiosities, but this is what I was referring to in my earlier e-mail: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amp-Engineer-Service-Tool-II-Crimper-/231586917342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item35eba7ebde 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8,

Re: [time-nuts] Regenerative divider

2015-06-08 Thread timeok
Hi Magnus, I have done this experience. You can find my project here: http://www.timeok.it/files/low_noise_regenerative_divider.pdf An important goal was to have a range as input level to be used with several source. When the oscillation are is engaged, the amplifier reaches immediately

[time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04

2015-06-08 Thread Matthias Jelen
Hello!   I´ve got a question to the 5370 experts on the list.   I just received my new (old...) HP5370a. It performed fine for abt. one hour, then it started to display error 04 which means PLL out of lock.   A look in the service manual revealed that there are several reasons for this. I

Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider

2015-06-08 Thread cfo
On Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:23:40 +0100, David C. Partridge wrote: My reading so far of what's been said in this thread is that you might get good results using a CPLD/FPGA as a divider but ... . .. .. .. Thanks again Dave Is this going to be an open source project, or something you buy ? CFO

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread Mike Feher
I forget the size of the pins on the Thunderbolt, but, I bought a crimper tool for Molex pins a while ago for a rather good price and really like it. This will crimp multiple gauge Molex pins and as I mentioned is very reasonably priced.. Shipping to Oz is another matter :).. 73 - Mike

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper

2015-06-08 Thread Adrian Godwin
The PA-09 crimp tool will do a lot of smaller crimps, even the small JST sizes. There's also a bigger one available. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261046260247?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D261046260247%26_rdc%3D1 On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 12:53 PM, George Dubovsky