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The '''ECE Workbench''' is a proposed station inside Splatspace for wiring, programming and debugging electrical and computer engineering projects. It is suggested that the [[Soldering Area]] be accessible but separate. The proposed workbench would be a home for the following semi-stationary tools. | The '''ECE Workbench''' is a proposed station inside Splatspace for wiring, programming and debugging electrical and computer engineering projects. It is suggested that the [[Soldering Area]] be accessible but separate. The proposed workbench would be a home for the following semi-stationary tools. | ||
| − | == Programmer and Debugger == | + | ==Current Supplies== |
| + | ''Pun intended.'' | ||
| + | ===Benchtop Power Supplies=== | ||
| + | We currently have a 13.8V 10A regulated power supply and an adjustable DC power supply. | ||
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| + | [[File:13.8V_10A_Power_Supply.jpg|thumb |alt=13.8V 10A benchtop power supply |]] | ||
| + | [[File:Adjustable_DC_Power_Supply.jpg|thumb |alt=Adjustable DC benchtop power supply |]] | ||
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| + | ==Proposed Additions== | ||
| + | ===Programmer and Debugger=== | ||
The [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Bus_Pirate Bus Pirate] may make an ideal cheap and versatile programming and debugging tool. | The [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Bus_Pirate Bus Pirate] may make an ideal cheap and versatile programming and debugging tool. | ||
| − | == Logic Analyzer == | + | ===Logic Analyzer=== |
The [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Hardware_design_overview Open Workbench Logic Sniffer] may be the perfect intersection of price point and utility for this function. | The [http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Hardware_design_overview Open Workbench Logic Sniffer] may be the perfect intersection of price point and utility for this function. | ||
| − | == Oscilloscope == | + | ===Oscilloscope=== |
While a PC oscilloscope may be able to reproduce analog signals for a desirable purchase price, finding one with decent Linux compatibility may be a challenge. The Bus Pirate can be [http://dangerousprototypes.com/2010/09/25/bus-pirate-oscilloscope-script/ used as an oscilloscope] for frequencies at or below 1 kHz. | While a PC oscilloscope may be able to reproduce analog signals for a desirable purchase price, finding one with decent Linux compatibility may be a challenge. The Bus Pirate can be [http://dangerousprototypes.com/2010/09/25/bus-pirate-oscilloscope-script/ used as an oscilloscope] for frequencies at or below 1 kHz. | ||
| − | == Computing Station == | + | === Computing Station === |
A computer with with support for all the tools pre-installed and pre-configured (to the extent possible) would be handy. The [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/fel/#about Fedora Electronics Lab] may serve as a useful base distribution. | A computer with with support for all the tools pre-installed and pre-configured (to the extent possible) would be handy. The [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/fel/#about Fedora Electronics Lab] may serve as a useful base distribution. | ||
[[Category:Workstations]] | [[Category:Workstations]] | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 22 December 2011
The ECE Workbench is a proposed station inside Splatspace for wiring, programming and debugging electrical and computer engineering projects. It is suggested that the Soldering Area be accessible but separate. The proposed workbench would be a home for the following semi-stationary tools.
Contents |
Current Supplies
Pun intended.
Benchtop Power Supplies
We currently have a 13.8V 10A regulated power supply and an adjustable DC power supply.
Proposed Additions
Programmer and Debugger
The Bus Pirate may make an ideal cheap and versatile programming and debugging tool.
Logic Analyzer
The Open Workbench Logic Sniffer may be the perfect intersection of price point and utility for this function.
Oscilloscope
While a PC oscilloscope may be able to reproduce analog signals for a desirable purchase price, finding one with decent Linux compatibility may be a challenge. The Bus Pirate can be used as an oscilloscope for frequencies at or below 1 kHz.
Computing Station
A computer with with support for all the tools pre-installed and pre-configured (to the extent possible) would be handy. The Fedora Electronics Lab may serve as a useful base distribution.
