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Andreas Spiess

Andreas Spiess

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In the last few months, I worked on an unusually big project. Using this project, I'll show you tools and tricks you can use for your projects. Maybe you find something you did not know? Please post your experiences or browse through the comments to learn from the most knowledgeable viewers on the internet.
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@GK-rr3fe
@GK-rr3fe 3 роки тому
No mid roll ads I salute you 🙏
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you recognize it.
@GK-rr3fe
@GK-rr3fe 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess and I learned some interesting things in this video 👍
@peterskipworth7196
@peterskipworth7196 3 роки тому
Hi Andreas, I just wanted to write a few words to one of my favourite UKpostsrs. You, along with Great Scott and Ralph S Bacon, have been absolutely wonderful in helping me get through lockdown here in Melbourne, Australia, by introducing me to a new hobby with your expertise and sense of humour. I have had quite the backlog of videos to watch, and still have many more to catch up on. I'm a programmer by trade, but had never had much to do with hardware and electronics until recently. Three months ago I owned a crappy soldering iron and not much more. Now, with a lot of help from you and the others mentioned above, I've completed a heap of projects, have quite a collection of dev boards and associated sensors and accessories, and even bought myself an oscilloscope, and built a 3D printer. I think my transformation to 'total geek' is just about complete! :) I am signing up to Patreon now so that I can give something back to you. Keep up the good work! Cheers, The Guy With The Aussie Accent. PS Say hi To Dishka for me!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I am happy to read this comment. Such stories help to overcome some not so productive periods every creator has. And thank you for your Patreon support!
@basgro
@basgro 3 роки тому
Thank you for the practical ideas. Also very much appreciated that you still leave out the ads!!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks. I still do not like mid-roll ads. So I do not support them.
@murrij
@murrij 3 роки тому
12:27 Those heat shrink tubes with the solder in the middle are awesome. I'd never seen anything like them. Lotsa notes written down from this video. Thank you sir!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad it was useful!
@derosram9333
@derosram9333 3 роки тому
Tip: Whenever you use hot glue preheat the components until they feel hot. Glue then flows very good and bonds much better.
@SolarWebsite
@SolarWebsite 3 роки тому
I use hot glue quite often and I had never thought about this. Excellent tip, I will try that!
@katiehultay7800
@katiehultay7800 3 роки тому
Thanks! Great tip
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for this tip!
@MattyEngland
@MattyEngland 3 роки тому
Nice 👍
@carstenk2552
@carstenk2552 3 роки тому
I always use "clear protective lacquer" on the boards of outdoor projects, even if i use a tight box. When i access the box in a moist environment, water somehow gets to the components and to prevent corrosion it is a great addition, imo.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for this tip. I once planned a video on the topic (after my humidity sensors). But it never made it on the top priority.
@notmyrealname3462
@notmyrealname3462 3 роки тому
There is something called CPC, clear protective coating, and I've used this for years protecting boards in the worst environments. I think it is just a spray lacquer as you mention. If you can orient a box, make sure it has a drain hole. Most problems I have seen is that not that moisture can get in, but has no way to get out.
@BerndFelsche
@BerndFelsche 3 роки тому
Good video that covers many aspects. Those in warmer climates would be aware of the temperature rise of any box in the summer will terminate most consumer electronics within weeks. A simple workaround is to put a simple shade roof over the box, spaced to permit free air movement. The roof gets very hot and promotes convection around the box so that it doesn't get much warmer than surrounding air. Of course there are issues with wildlife everywhere! Even the bipedal! Choose the site accordingly! Also, sunlight will rapidly degrade plastics without UV stabilisers. Choose enclosures according to the environment in which they will operate.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Of course you are right with the sun protection. For the next 8 month I do not care too much about it where I live. Time to find a solution... Wildlife also is not an issue here (unfortunately we killed or banned a lot of it).
@fjs1111
@fjs1111 Рік тому
Thanks to you Andreas, I learned all about these AM-Sat Projects and a ton of RF and LoRa related technologies. Look forward to tinkering with this next.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess Рік тому
You are welcome!
@MartinPDanz
@MartinPDanz 3 роки тому
Technical solution, easy, smart. lean and highly value generating fucused. Thanks Andreas🙏🏾
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for your nice words!
@2Worlds_and_InBetween
@2Worlds_and_InBetween 3 роки тому
agreed
@theonlymudgel
@theonlymudgel 3 роки тому
Not just your videos are great, also you attract a really well qualified group of viewers who contribute even more good content via the comments. Thanks Andreas.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
That is what I am most proud of, actually. My very knowledgeable viewer community!
@darkrabit100
@darkrabit100 3 роки тому
you can use aluminium foil on the wooden plank and connect it to ground. This way you can mitigated some radio frequentie noise of the powers supply side, getting to the rest of the circuit.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good idea. And a cheap alternative!
@ervhowe1316
@ervhowe1316 Рік тому
Greetings Andre from Colorado, much appreciated ideas for rebutted SMA cables. The PW-8 connectors of 3 antennas was the "complete enchilada" to address weather ingress/degress risks. Just been staring at it and then remembered your tips & and tools segments you've featured in some of your feeds over the years I have been a subscriber and supporter....thanks!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess Рік тому
Glad you go back to the earlier videos. The sometimes are useful even for me ;-)
@katiehultay7800
@katiehultay7800 3 роки тому
Needed this video today...thank you, Mr. Swiss Accent :). I must confess, I am green with envy. Your workshop, supplies, and logical organizational of parts is what is on my hokey pokey ‘vision board’. You’re awesome 😎
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you! I also try to be "greenish". But more on the "big tickets" like flying, heating, and using a car...
@dogastus
@dogastus 3 роки тому
Nice to see another QO-100 related video. Thank you for such a wealth of practical tips.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
This time if was not a lot about the QO-100...
@tonyfleming4560
@tonyfleming4560 3 роки тому
Lots of information that is essential and can save you $$$ and problems/troubleshooting...etc! Thank you very much!!!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are welcome!
@3rd_Millennium_Engineering
@3rd_Millennium_Engineering 3 роки тому
Andreas, you're the MAN!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
:-))
@Jeffbeck67
@Jeffbeck67 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess Man has also being prohibited.
@craiglarson2346
@craiglarson2346 3 роки тому
Yes, thank you for the weatherizing tips and another quality video. The moisture removing silica descant packets frequently found in pharmacy bottles can be useful for small boxes. Even the bottles themselves can be used for smaller board/battery projects. Another idea: I have been using 1-1/2" black PVC pipes to contain my PIR sensors/433 MHz transmitter/Battery combinations. The sensor faces out one end and is mounted inside a matching PVC pipe test cap with the knockout removed to fit the PIR sensor. The PIR is sealed into the test cap with silicon caulking. Another test cap (retaining the knockout this time) is fitted in the other end. The nice thing about using the PVC pipe is that plastic gimbled mounting brackets can be glued right to the side of the pipe. The entire assembly is then mounted under the eves pointing at every outside door and window location (six of them). One receiver is indoors and collects/decodes all the 'alarm' signals. All the materials were very inexpensive, though it took me years to build.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good idea with the plastic pipes. They are very cheap and you get them in different sizes. Once I planned to put a silica packet in my gateway and bought 500g. But so far it was not necessary.
@PapasDino
@PapasDino 3 роки тому
Marine grade shrink tubing is also useful as it has meltable glue on the inner surface which then weather seals the ends, great for outdoor antenna cables and power accessories like polarity switches etc. Thanks for sharing Andreas! 73 - Dino KLØS
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I have some stiff tubes with glue. But so far I did not use them often. I have to keep them in mind next time... 73 de HB9BLA
@tonysfun
@tonysfun 3 роки тому
The wealth of your experience and knowledge is beautiful Andreas! Thank you for so many details and learning from you is fun! Thank you very much again!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are welcome!
@rafael3821
@rafael3821 3 роки тому
I'm back. A lot of interesting videos to watch. Thanks .
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Welcome back!
@oakinger
@oakinger 3 роки тому
great tips, thank you!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You're so welcome!
@2Worlds_and_InBetween
@2Worlds_and_InBetween 3 роки тому
yes, cheers
@jenskaa4044
@jenskaa4044 3 роки тому
Nice video as always. I Hope you make a followup after the winther on how well your box survived. A tip is to replace the trimmers on your Buck converters with fixed resistors, this will improve stability and avoid mistakes.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good idea for the resistors. I have to check if I find a suitable fixed value. I fear less the winter because the box is partly covered by a small roof. Summer is probably more dangerous
@kentswanson2807
@kentswanson2807 3 роки тому
I'm a bit spoiled by oscilloscopes that fit in my pocket(I didn't say good oscilloscopes) so I think my projects should be tiny. Thank you for showing me there is no shame in a bigger case.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I love small things, too. But here a bigger box removed a lot of work and increased flexibility.
@MrCareyer
@MrCareyer 3 роки тому
Very useful tips as always. Thanks for sharing. BTW: you can fill those heatshrink tubes all over with hot glue and even cover the PCBs all over with the glue. Try what happens if "Spiritus" touches the glue... It will peel off without any residues like a charm. Very useful
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good tip with the spiritus. I will use it next time I want to remove hot glue.
@nophead
@nophead 3 роки тому
I can't remember seeing a video with so many good tips in it, thanks.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you liked it!
@alvarocoronado5842
@alvarocoronado5842 3 роки тому
It's such a pleasure to watch your content, thank you :)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you like it!
@MatthewBallinger
@MatthewBallinger 3 роки тому
Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge and testing! I once used containers similar to that to try to keep 3D printer filament dry. Even with a large amount of desiccant in the container, the humidity seeped in and equalized with the environment. I then tried 5 gallon buckets (very cheap and common in the US) along with removable sealable lids. They have worked much better. With 8 ounces of desiccant in the bottom, the humidity inside has been maintained < 15% for over a year even with numerous cracking of the seal to obtain filament.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Interesting idea those 5 gallon buckets. I assume they have to be tight because they are often used for colors an other chemicals which react with humidity.
@Opr69
@Opr69 3 роки тому
The video has brought me many new ideas that will help me with my own projects, thank you ver much.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are welcome!
@skewedmaker
@skewedmaker 3 роки тому
Very useful: I had no idea what ferrite beads were called or why they were attached to some of my power cables. Thank you!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad I could help!
@AhmedAli-go7wx
@AhmedAli-go7wx 3 роки тому
i like watching your tutorials even if i am not interesting in the topic it self ,great job
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good for my statistics. Thank you!
@EvertZwevert
@EvertZwevert 3 роки тому
Sunday morning and here's andreas, accurate like a Swiss clock. Helpful tips for an upcoming Christmas lights project that needs outside components. Thanks !
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good Point! I did not think at Christmas yet. Maybe because Christmas is nearly everyday for me!
@EmbSysDev
@EmbSysDev 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess You get mailbags almost daily ?? A TToT (Treasure Trove of Tips) indeed, thanks Herr Spiess !!
@JohnBackstrand
@JohnBackstrand 3 роки тому
Those temperature switches look eminently useful! I need to buy a few of those... :)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
They are very useful and simple to use.
@VA7AYG
@VA7AYG 3 роки тому
Awesome Video! Just my two cents that I have been using magnets to mount my projects and my experience has been promising. We even use them in harsh mining environment! Of course you need a higher end one for that.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good point. I love magnets since they were used the first time by Steve Jobs to close the IPad lid. And I have a few stong around. Much easier than this Velcro.
@PhG1961
@PhG1961 3 роки тому
Great ingenuity !
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you!
@MrAtom631
@MrAtom631 3 роки тому
"Did you find something interesting?" Lol, of course, every single minute of this video is useful. Good work, thanks and carry on!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you enjoyed!
@EmmanuelLieurain
@EmmanuelLieurain 3 роки тому
Very good! Thanks
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you liked it!
@barman_ua
@barman_ua 3 роки тому
Well done, as always! However, when choosing a plastic container material for long term projects, pay attention to the aging of polymers due to UV exposure. Some plastics “burn out” and break down rather quickly, sometimes within months, especially those that have been recycled. I also suggest to add a pack of desiccant (silica gel), just in case :) And you can always use good old "Zaponlack" to cover the components as well. It's probably the cheapet way to protect PCBs, but it's hard to re-solder if needed after Zaponlack is applied. All old military-grade USSR-era PCBs, as well as gun ammo is covered by Zaponlack.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right with the UV. I do not hope for a too long live (and we do not have plenty of sun where I live). For the moment I did not add silica. But I have a 500g bag if needed. I will watch the humidity.
@barman_ua
@barman_ua 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess 500g is a big bag :) It will be fine with a way smaller bags. In the end, in such projects It will all depends of temperature/moisture inside and outside the container, the "dew point", and the air float. To actually cool the devices in such plastic cases, it needs some airflow with a lower air temp from outside (since it is a plastic capsule). More convection - more cold air sucks from outside, colder air brings more humidity. So it is a question of balance, and even If the device will produce enough heat, that humidity must go (vaporise) somewhere, or to condensate on some colder surface. Anyway, the project is great, and it is always a pleasure to see your projects and hear your marvelous accent ;)
@rcampbellbassac
@rcampbellbassac 3 роки тому
Just FYI, I disabled ad blocking just for your video :) Your videos mean that much to me! 🎁
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for your support!
@nickhubbard3671
@nickhubbard3671 3 роки тому
Very good set of ideas. Maybe an aluminium foil reflector for summer sunlight? (Avoid heating up the box!) Thanks.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right. I assume I have to protect it against sun. But I still have 8 month to think about it.
@beauregardslim1914
@beauregardslim1914 3 роки тому
Great stuff. Thanks!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you liked it!
@BrummBilt
@BrummBilt 3 роки тому
I used urethane conformal coating on electronic components. You can get spray on, but I prefer the brush on. I also use marine grade heat shrink tubing in some applications. It has a heat activated glue inside the tubing. It melts and coats what you’re using it on. Forget about getting it off, but for things where that’s not an issue, it works great.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Conformal coating is a good thing. So far I hope I will not need it inside my box. But it is a last resort ;-) I also have such tubes with glue. I did not know they come from the marine. Mine are quite stiff and not transparent.
@manyirons
@manyirons 3 роки тому
Fantastic shopping list. Thank you for all your hard work!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for watching!
@CyclingSteve
@CyclingSteve 3 роки тому
This is a great video, lots of useful tips. I doubt I will build something so big or a satellite ground station but I learned a lot that can be applied to smaller projects.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
That’s what intended with the video... so I am glad it helps.
@Taran72
@Taran72 3 роки тому
Wow! This is s wealth of information with so many interesting ideas. I found useful the way you protect the components from moisture and humidity, adding a humidity and temperature sensor, the power distribution, the ip68 cable pass throughs...and everything else. Thank you so much. I was just wondering if super corona dope would be an alternative to protect the circuit boards. I've also seen "Great Scott!" use silicon as an alternative (I haven't tried it). I wonder what's more practical: I will try your method. :)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for your nice words. So far I did not want to pot the parts and hope, the box will do. But I am not sure. This is why I added a humidity sensor...
@wassfila
@wassfila 3 роки тому
Excellent content, very instructive.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you liked it!
@ivlis32
@ivlis32 3 роки тому
Great video, thank you!!!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you liked it!
@boblewis5558
@boblewis5558 3 роки тому
Grüẞ Gott Andreas. Gutes Neues Jahr! ... Don't forget heatshrink as a better way to make smaller diameter cables fit larger glands. One, two or more consecutive heatshrink sleeves make for a better waterproof (and less messy long term) seal inside cable glands. Tshüẞ.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Ebenfalls Frohes Neues Jahr! You are right. Unfortunately you still have to remove the connector to add those tubes. Then you can also use a smaller gland. Tape could maybe an alternative.
@boblewis5558
@boblewis5558 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess sometimes I have used 3:1 polyolefin heatshrink - you get extra diameter to fit over connectors but it shrinks to a much smaller diameter! But you are right, pre-made cables are great but a pain for custom fitting sometimes! The worst is when they are just 0.2mm too large ... Close, but no cigar! 🤔🙄😆 [Edit] forgot to say also, if tape is a must, always have a small roll of self amalgamating tape handy - bonds to itself and forms a perfect watertight seal! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Amalgamating-Tape-Waterproof-Insulating-Bonding-Seal-Rubber-Repair-/274231822787?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
@mahudson3547
@mahudson3547 3 роки тому
A lot of good advice. Must have one of the Bosch toys! You are so right about Chinese ratings. I fried three cheap processor boards because the onboard 12v regulator couldn’t handle anywhere near 12v. You would think I would have guessed after the second...!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Many Chinese boards are ok. Power supply and batteries seem to be a special case where I pay more attention.
@EmperorNaval
@EmperorNaval 3 роки тому
I love the way you say "catastrophe"
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
:-)
@brecomp
@brecomp 3 роки тому
Excellent video!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you!
@IamEqualtoall
@IamEqualtoall 3 роки тому
Great video! Thank you for sharing links to all the parts you used. Electrical tape may be the better solution but, I always dislike dealing with the sticky residue especially after it has been very warm. Have you considered using the hot glue inside heat shrink, picking the post shrink diameter that was the right size for your cord grip sealing glands inside diameter? Thank you again for making such detailed helpful videos!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good idea about using heat shrink tobe to enlarge the diameter of the cables. This should work. I will try it.
@Gotenham
@Gotenham 3 роки тому
Great tips!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you like them!
@Astrophysikus
@Astrophysikus 3 роки тому
Many great ideas in this video, yet another little gem from Andreas. Thanks a lot and keep up the brilliant work! Greetings to Switzerland from the not-so-far east (Austria)!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I am glad you like my videos. Greetings to Austria (I worked one for Voestalpine)...
@avejst
@avejst 3 роки тому
Most of the car connector have a shrinking tube plastic.. 8:31 Thanks for sharing your big knowledge
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
So I just have the wrong ones. I have to check and orde those...
@MarkJones-lr2lk
@MarkJones-lr2lk 3 роки тому
Very informative video as usual. Have you considered using slotted trunking to tidy up the cabling? Also I have used Pflitsch Uni Split cable glands at work which allow cables with pre-moulded connectors to be easily routed into an enclosure or cabinet. As an example they have a rubber insert that allows for 4 x Cat6 cables to be routed through one M25 gland. They are expensive but save time.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
These Pflitsch Uni Split seem to be a good solution. I did not know them. But really they are very expensive for makers :-( So far I was not too concerned with tidy up the cabling. Maybe when everything is sorted out and I remove the power poles and replace them with fixed cabling.
@electronic7979
@electronic7979 3 роки тому
Excellent
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you!
@nrdesign1991
@nrdesign1991 3 роки тому
8:33 additionally this is the right thing to do with flexible wires in screw terminals, as flexible wires can loosen or break off with time, and adding solder to them is wrong. The screw will push the solder flat over time, and thus will no longer work as intended, resulting in a loose connection. One more thing: Wires conduct electricity as well as humidity via the capillary effect, and via the pressure differences created by heating and cooling in the casing. Every connection that has open wiring somewhere must be perfectly sealed against ingress of humidity too, if you absolutely have to avoid humidity in your project. There are special membranes that allow your casing to breathe while not letting through water, minimizing the pressure difference problems.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for the addition!
@emmoemminghaus6455
@emmoemminghaus6455 3 роки тому
Making every thing tight to fighting humidity? Its a fight that you loose every single time! In a UBoat you see immediately where water comes in... in a pojectbox you will never find out. Even when you make every cable tight, one of the overseen problems: The humidity that is already in the box, e.g. if you open the box on a warm summer day there is enought humidity inside to condensate when themprature goes down 10°. Obey a simple rule: "If Humidity comes in, Humidity must have a way out" and its fine. For some applications a almost zero humidity is needed, but those are put into a sealed steel box and have some not so cheap "Membran" Devices to suck the humidity out. But for projects like this, there is no real need for that effort, if the humidity is not higher than in your rooms it is ok. To archive this you simple let the humidity in and out (let your box breath), keeping the hummidity inside lower than outside is simple done by the power dissipation of the content (Its like like a real fight... avoid the fight and you can't loos :) ). E. g. (for the size of this project) drill hole with arround 1cm to 2 cm into the bottom of the box, and glue a 5 cm long pipe (as a water trap) with a fine grill (to avoid insects and break high winds) on the outer side. Keep the box tight the hole should be the only place where air comes in and out, just to keep it simple. There are many other "designs", even some that dont need any heating inside the box or allow cooling by exchange air... and yes this is a real sience, you can spend decades of you life.
@frollard
@frollard 3 роки тому
There is an awesome bigclivedotcom video on active (magic) solid state humidity pumps that you just apply 3 volts and they create a molecular water pump. For very little energy your enclosure can remain dry as you want. Just don't overvolt or reverse polarity on them :D Edit: link ukposts.info/have/v-deo/jpGTpWOqbWh6t4E.html
@vatandas1542
@vatandas1542 3 роки тому
I have my eye on those membranes for an automation application for agriculture. So far I have been trying to gather info, and checked the gore-tex membranes for automotive. If anyone has first hand experience on them, that would be much appreciated. Thanks for the video, btw.
@emmoemminghaus6455
@emmoemminghaus6455 3 роки тому
@@frollard i searched EEVblog for this... logical that i cant find when it is on BC-DC's channel :)
@Sylvan_dB
@Sylvan_dB 3 роки тому
I love andersen powerpoles, but I think for this I'd have used a few WAGO connectors. Good luck with the enclosure. I've had so many outdoor projects fail that I'm not sure any more that there is a long-term solution. I've found grease in all the connectors to be vital in preventing electrolytic corrosion when condensation forms. Need to use a grease with a higher melting point than your project will survive and then use solvent to make it flow and dip the connector. When the solvent evaporates you have a nicely greased connector. Another technique I am trying now is to use oil and wax and heat (or maybe solvent). It needs a very small amount of a soft wax to avoid becoming an insulator for signal and low-pressure contacts. Purified bees wax and mineral oil seems to work well, is food safe, and safe for most plastics used in electronics. Don't dip potentiometers or variable capacitors! But feel free to use in the kitchen on wooden knife handles and cutting boards. :)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Unfortunately I did not have such big WAGO connectors. But a few are on order now... Concerning contact protection: They sell a spray for that purpose, but I do not know what's in. I guess not "food grade" as you solution ;-)
@Sylvan_dB
@Sylvan_dB 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess :) I've not had good luck with CRCs terminal protection spray on signal connections (like RJ-45 ethernet and similar). It never penetrated into all the little nooks and crannies and consequently moisture found places for corrosion to begin.
@Cptnbond
@Cptnbond 3 роки тому
Nice, you always find something that is useful, like "watertight heat shrink tubes with solder". I know that it exist a similar watertight tubes but with crimp only. The latter is often recommended among yachting people, i.e in a saltwater boat environment. I wonder which is most reliable over time, solder or crimp only?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Unfortunately I do not own a yacht. And we have no salt water lakes. So I never will know it. Maybe some other viewers know more? I think the product is rather new. So maybe not a lot of experience exists.
@tomohgee
@tomohgee 3 роки тому
Danke für das tolle Video!!! This is great!!!!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Glad you like it!
@pulesjet
@pulesjet 3 роки тому
Great Minds think in common. I actually have most of the tool you mention at hand. Some day I hope to have a 3D Printer. Guess it would be handy knowing how to use one ? LOL
@3rd_Millennium_Engineering
@3rd_Millennium_Engineering 3 роки тому
Hello pulesjet, Hey, Creality is almost GIVING away the Ender 3 (v1). I bought a 2nd one for less than $US 170.00 and received it in less than 3 weeks. If interested, message me and I'll find the link for that price.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
A 3D printer is really a good tool. It works a lot in my setup.
@angusyoung9943
@angusyoung9943 3 роки тому
as always, amazing video. Why do I see your videos even if I know I don't have the use case at all (in this case, living in a Paris flat, satellites aren't an option ;-) ? Because your videos are full of neat tips & tricks, tools and methods valuable in other use cases. So i know I'll learn something, and I did. Kudos, and keep the good work!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you! I never know when I can use the things I learn. Quite often it happened that I remembered something useful much later. And learning is part of my curiosity which is an important part of my life.
@2Worlds_and_InBetween
@2Worlds_and_InBetween 3 роки тому
it was all quality information
@darkstar2111
@darkstar2111 3 роки тому
7:32 Have you considered something that's very popular across factory made audio amplifiers with remote control? One big transformer, bridge rectifier, and voltage regulator for RF part and second, separate tiny transformer for RC part? 2$ chinese module does the job, trafo, big capacitor and bridge rectifier can be easily re-used in your new projects once your friend comes back :) I believe DIY power supply without buck converter noise is valuable project by itself and more viewers will be happy to see such ;) Best regards!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right. Linear power supplies are less noisy but usually bigger, heavier, and more expensive. This is why I usually start with a switcher and, if I have problems, go with a linear supply.
@gokselorakc4858
@gokselorakc4858 3 роки тому
Thanks for everthing
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are welcome!
@mschr2880
@mschr2880 3 роки тому
The Powerpole connectors are a very good hint, especially with the fused distributor. It had improved many projects, if I knew them before. Something in return: Often an outdoor enclosure should not only be weather proof, but also portable. Your box might not be stirdy enough for rough transport. Also, if the case bends easily, it is difficult to attach components on the inside without too much stress. I am very happy with Peli cases or Peli case clones, depending on the required level of quality. I've glued (with epoxy) DIN rails (for power installation - you find many PSUs and adapters for "smart home" projects with arduino or Raspi) to the inside in the past, which further strengthens them. You can drill a couple of holes into them and, if you take a series of outdoor connectors that uses the same hole diameter for different connections, you get a versatile platform for various projects. If heat is a concern, look for military surplus cases, made of aluminium, on ebay. Some are ready for 19" rack usage, if that is your thing.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I looked at those sturdy cases and nearly went with one. But because I wanted to have a big one the price difference was very high. And because I do not plan a mobile usage I decided to go with the cheaper solution. Good to know that they can be extended with accessories. I also looked for military boxes, but here they seem to be collectables and very expensive. And they cannot easily be shipped over distance :-(
@realbss1
@realbss1 3 роки тому
Hi Andreas, as usual another excellent video. In addition just a hint from my experiance : Glue over time changes it's "electric specifications". In my previous job I had several repairs because of "layout repair wires" glued to a PCB. It can start already after a year but it could as well take several years until it will either dissolve the coating of the PCB, change it's conductivity to "conductive" or even worse : both ... So it dissolves the protective coating of the PCB and get's conductive. Especially in HF or low energy ( CMOS ) applications this will get a serious problem. Or in other words : If you are going for a long term solution don't use glue on PCB/electrical connections. For the wire ferrules the color is not really standard, it's mainly up to the manufacturing company, it's just an indication for same size within a batch. Refering to the metal mounting plate you did mention, there are mounting plates with holes for electrical installations which might be an option for you ( for example www.antennenland.net/Montageplatten - a google search for "Lochblech Montageplatte" will show quite a bunch ), the benefit of an metal plate is quite obvious : If grounded it's a barrier for electrical signals. In addition I want to add that there are special versions of those cable screws that allow for example RJ45 plugs to pass through even if the whole would usually be to small (there's a cut out with the shape of the plug), some do have the sealing rubber split to be able to put it on cables where the plug is already mounted. I have seen such things for garage door openers, surviallance camers and other stuff where it's needed to have pre build cables to be water proof mounted to something. ( www.icotek.com/de/produkte/kabelverschraubungen or www.ute.de/produkte/kabel-adapter/wasserdichte-kabel-buchsen-und-stecker/wasserdichte-cat5e-cat6-rj45-steckverbinder-kabel/wasserdichte-cat5e-stecker-und-buchsen/nti-rj45-5ewtp-cb-ua.html ) Cheers from across the border.
@Sylvan_dB
@Sylvan_dB 3 роки тому
When I researched color ferrules I found two standards. IIRC one was primarily used for most of EU and the other primarily for Germany. I think it was the EU standard that used colors for size, while the German standard was entirely different. And of course you can find ferrules that conform to no standard, but those would not be acceptable for inspected work.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for the tip and links for the "Lochblech Montageplatte". I did not know they exist. Concerning the gland: Another viewer also mentioned them. They are a good idea, but unfortunately very expensive for a Maker. So I probably will stick with the standard ones :-(
@fluffyblue4006
@fluffyblue4006 3 роки тому
Nice build. But I'm still worried about moist. Moist is very hard to keep out: during the day, the box heats up. The inside air pressure will rise and air might leak out. During the night it cools down and it might suck in cold, moist air. The moist can condensate inside the box. A lot of commercial outside enclosures have a small hole at the bottom that allows for the condense water to leak out and to keep pressures equalized. I'm not suggesting you should drill a hole, because you spent good effort in making it waterproof. Rather, drop in some large silica sachets and keep a close eye to it. You can easily add a condensate water detector at the bottom end of one of the four wood panel support legs. You can wire that in at the Tasmota. The water leak hole can always be drilled afterwards, if needed. After installing and before closing this box, spray the mating surface of the lid with silicone spray. That stuff repels water and will provide for a better seal. It also helps against car doors freezing shut, in winter. Very interesting project. Please keep us informed about this box. I'm very curious what the outside weather will do to the inside climate. Will it be freezing inside, in winter? Will it overheat when it's in direct sunlight? And what will the relative humidity do?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You saw that I am also not sure about humidity. That is the reason for the humidity sensor. I have a gateway out on the roof for about 2 years now and so far no problems the bag with silica bought forbid still is in the lab...
@JasonRobards2
@JasonRobards2 3 роки тому
This video contains so many interesting little bits of information. Last year I made my own such project and it was hard to find some decent do's and don'ts on youtube. This video fills that gap. Did you add any fuses or current limiting components to the project? Humidity or a short in the fan might cause a short circuit.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Fuses are always a good thing. I add them here and there...
@joshportelli
@joshportelli 2 роки тому
Very good tips, love the content as always! Curious why and how we might "pimp it up to 27 volts" though?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 2 роки тому
I assume you would need a completely different design.
@sebeksd
@sebeksd 3 роки тому
There are also XT30 connectors (rated for 30A instead of 60A for XT60), they are much smaller and cheaper than XT60. I'm using XT30 wherever I can, only downside I found is that they require power to disconnect them so in some cases It is hard to disconnect them without damaging smaller things (e.g. on double sided tape)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for the hint. I did not know them. The power poles definitively are better to remove because they are longer. But this is probably not so important for RC planes...
@sebeksd
@sebeksd 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess XT30 (standard version for wire) can also be mounted on universal PCB drilling 2 larger holes, it is quite easy and both pins can be soldered to 3 pads each so it is robust. BTW there are also XT90 (90A), no spark version (I never tested them), 3pin version, and recently I saw XT150 which are different because they are single pin and I think they can be stacked to make multi pin connector (didn't test them)
@Palominostudio
@Palominostudio 3 роки тому
Hi Andreas, I really enjoyed the build video. With a lot of the build discussion being around supplying power to the project I would like an objective opinion from you: I use pc power supplies for a lot other than pc's. They provide the voltages needed, the current needed and are an all in one box solution for a mains powered supply for a project. They are freely available and dirt cheap. What am I doing wrong by using this route to power my projects? You can roast me on this one, and maybe I have offended you by suggesting this. I hope not, as I see pc power supplies as a parallel universe to projects requiring 24, 12, 5, 3.3V, etc? But, one should not scorn on others in the community. What works for the maker is good. And I respect that. Kind regards, Duncan
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I never looked at them so far. But for sure they are a good choice for higher power projects. This project is one of the first needing mor power than a few watts. It also should be easy do switch them on and off.
@Ne9n
@Ne9n 3 роки тому
Thanks I learned a few things thanks. two items to consider 1) Is an order in which power must be applied or removed? This has been a big problem in my personal and professional designs. Start up and shut down is always a problem. 2) If battery driven how to shut off one of the power domains to save batter capacity
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Very good point. In my project I had to pay attention between the Pluto and the GPSDO. And I am still not sure if I have to change that and switch the Pluto later that it has a stable clock before it starts. I can only add an additional relay in my setup to achieve that. Concerning shut-off: Maybe you saw my video about the "Superpower" project. There we have to deals with that for the Pi board.
@georg_sev
@georg_sev 3 роки тому
Wonderful tips for rapid prototyping a case for local high voltage powered project. Do you have a good solution for mobile projects for e.g. 5v 5a ?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Can you be a little more specific?
@wesleymays1931
@wesleymays1931 3 роки тому
the system you're using to protect those buck converters is the same one Julian Ilett used for his PWM5
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right. But he used them outside and was not happy if I remember right.
@frollard
@frollard 3 роки тому
I do things just like this, but a lot worse! I start with a case that is too small, then poorly, permanently solder all the parts together only to realize later that i need to change something out. Having a good assortment of connectors handy is an understatement. Whether power, or data, doesn't matter, you want stuff to be modular, fixed in place, but not permanent.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
After a few projects like yours I changed my style a litte...
@BerndFelsche
@BerndFelsche 3 роки тому
A note on switchmode power supplies. Many provide an output-enable terminal and some a low voltage, always on power supply with milliamp capacity. They could reduce the component count, powering the microcontroller that controls the PSU output.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
That would have been a very good feature (actually I would need >100mA for the ESP) and would have saved the relay. I have to have an eye on this feature when I buy new ones.
@richleyden6839
@richleyden6839 3 роки тому
I really like the price and selection of translucent storage boxes from the local hardware store for outdoor projects. However, in California, sunlight will degrade the plastic making it crack-prone in less than 2 years. Perhaps this is a feature not a bug in terms of planned obsolescence.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are lucky in California with the sun. You you deserve a small disadvantage. Otherwise we would be too jealous ;-)
@ReneKnuvers74rk
@ReneKnuvers74rk 3 роки тому
Sealing a box against water ingress is best done by drilling a small hole. In an air tight box the air will expans and pressure will rise because of the heat dissipated inside. This will force the air out. Then at some point pressure will drop when the internal temperature will fall. This will suck (damp) air in from the outside. Small pressure differences are okay, but the bigger the temperature swing, the higher the pressure difference and the more likely the seal will break at some point. The breathing of the box will have condensate build up in the box. A small breather hole, or the professional solution a labyrinth or goretex plug will overcome this. So a 3mm hole in the bottom will do.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good point. Thank you. I am also not sure how it will work. This is the reason for the humidity sensor...
@jameswieser2857
@jameswieser2857 3 роки тому
Have you had good experience with the solder shrink tube? I was always taught to push the end of wires into each other. Then twist the ends in opposing direction before applying solder, for a good mechanical connection to support the electrical one. So I saw these but often wondered about the longevity of the connection with the cable just laying next to each other in the connection, only joined by solder.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You gan push the cable strands that they overlap. And it depends of course on the purpose. If you need only a few amperes they are ok I think. My wires will also not move inside the case. Otherwise crimping would be better.
@jameswieser2857
@jameswieser2857 3 роки тому
Thanks for getting back to me so quick Andreas. I'm sure you are right, and for the majority of my maker projects they will be fine. I will give them a try. Great content, I have been watching for over a year now. I enjoy the editing, and approach. With the intro, demo and follow up. Keep it up!
@kwazar6725
@kwazar6725 3 роки тому
This is one area i did quite a few things. Try resin potting the whole thing and also using silicone. Clear lacquer and u will find dielectric disturbance is negligible. But this is rf.. so be careful. U can get special resin for this if u want
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
So far I refrained to use conformal coating of any kind (because it is RF). But it is the last resort in my mind. We will see (and measure humidity).
@daveschwarz5279
@daveschwarz5279 3 роки тому
Those buck converters get hot ..... also, power supply’s chuck out a lot of RF noise. They may need to have some sort of filtering, have you noticed any distortion in your radio?.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right and below 30 MHz it is for sure dangerous. This is why I proposed a metal sheet and ferrite beads. This project works on very high frequencies. So the interferences are smaller.
@lohikarhu734
@lohikarhu734 3 роки тому
Not sure about the UV resistance of the plastic in these boxes.. SOME of them, I have seen disintegrate in a fairly short time, there are, I think, some UV-resistant paints, and also UV-resistant clear film, that is used to cover car paint jobs. You could glue some copper sheet to the wood. For safety, and protection from the elements, perhaps use a 32-V -48 V power supply located at a mains outlet, and run that 32-48 V to the box, so that you have a 'safe' voltage on every part of the project that is in the box. The are may quite good buck converters to get the 32 V to 24 V, but follow them with appropriate LC filtering for your RF PA. Personally, I would prefer to run the fan at a lower temperature, or, if possible, to run it at variable speed (although some fans depend on RPM to make the bearings work ;-) ) COOLER IS ALWAYS BETTER. Possibly, run your 5 V supply from Li battery/cell, so that all power coming into the box can be switched off, but the 5 V can run for some days on battery...if you are doing 'smart' switching, you could even switch main power back on from time to time, to recharge the battery. Having all power off, and isolated from mains, and 'ground', should also alleviate most of the potential (pun) for corrosion. What is the thermal resistance of the heat-shrink material? Will it cause any issue for the SMPS? The automotive connectors may not be pretty, but the ones from European or North American suppliers are totally reliable; they have to be, to meet automotive quality standards. Interesting project, good discussion of the issues, and subjects which always have a plethora of possibilities for solutions! Viele freundlichen Grüßen!
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for sharing your experience! As said, I expected a lot of additions from my viewers. This is a big part of the value of this channel, I think! Concerning the thermal resistance of the heat shrink tube: It is for sure not high. But those switchers also do not produce a lot of heat.
@nono31393
@nono31393 2 роки тому
What was your setup on the power socket side of the power cable ? I can see how the IP68 cable pass through are handling the waterproof requirement on the box side but I'm wondering how best to handle it on the power socket side. I do have IP5x (ou 6x not sure) power sockets on my balcony and I'm under the impression that these loose their IP characteristic as soon as you plug something to it (as the cover is no longer on the socket).
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 2 роки тому
My power outlet is mounted in a protected area. So I did not care too much about it.
@Peaotar
@Peaotar 3 роки тому
Air trapped in the box during assembly contains already some humidity. When temperature drop, it can cause condensation. I wonder if silica gel could help with that?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right. I have a 500g bag of silica around from my gateway project and I can use it if needed. I try to monitor the humidity first
@wangouthangout
@wangouthangout 3 роки тому
Would some copper or some other conductive foil do anything on the wooden separator to help block interference between the power and radio?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Yes, it will. Some viewers suggested aluminum foil.
@mikaluostarinen4858
@mikaluostarinen4858 3 роки тому
There's always some water vapour in the air, and it will condensate at certain temperature. There will be small pressure differences between outside air and inside the box, which can move air in and out. Sometimes it's best to have well ventilated case with drain holes for water at the bottom, if a gas tight case isn't possible choice. Nitrogen filled gas tight cases and cables are used in some applications. I don't have much experience in this area, but I think water tight case can be the riskiest choice, since it keeps the condensated water in but never lets it out. I'm not judging Andreas' choice here, he can manage the situation if he sees condensation problems. Time will tell whether anything occurs.
@toniseenmae6090
@toniseenmae6090 3 роки тому
Based on my HAM experience with DIY VHF-UHF antennas and HF baluns, it can be useful to drill a small (1...2 mm) hole into the lowest part of the case. Humidity finds it's way into the box for sure, a small draining hole helps to get rid condensed water but doesn't affect rest of the box much.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for the tips. I tried to avoid anything laying on the floor. But a small hole for sure is a good idea.
@exploder69
@exploder69 3 роки тому
Great video, excellent concept to go through the practical details. The only thing that made me say "what?" was 3D printing legs out of plastic, instead of just cutting some short pieces of wood. Don't you have some scraps of 2x2 or 2x4 laying around? Cut four pieces to length in a few minutes at most, then screw with 4 common wood screws, job done. WAY faster than 3D printing legs from plastic, and way cheaper, and way more environmentally friendly, in every possible way.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
You are right. I made mine from old remaining PLA. This is why each has a different color...
@exploder69
@exploder69 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess That's a wonderful answer :) Just want to say that I have decades of practical experience in very closely related work, and watching your video all I could think was that I think very much like you do, we get the answers right, or at least to work well.
@jaylodewijckx2898
@jaylodewijckx2898 3 роки тому
i solder wires togeter with a bic lighter, cause its instand hot and can handle corrosion better than any clams long term
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
An often used tool. Temperature control is probably an art. But with some experience you can manage to not destroy things...
@DIYTechRepairs
@DIYTechRepairs 3 роки тому
There are transparant for battery as well. Both thin and thick types. Plastic and more rubbery versions. Most battery are thin plastic
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Do you have a link? I like the transparent ones better.
@DIYTechRepairs
@DIYTechRepairs 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess Can be found on some places but not as common. Amazon revieled it quickly to have www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Shrink-150mm-Width/dp/B082B3JPWN/ But i have seen it on other places. Or Uk for us EU guys :) www.ebay.com/itm/PVC-Heat-Shrink-Tubing-Wrap-RC-Battery-Pack-17mm-150mm-LiPO-NiMH-NiCd-UK/361275492238
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thank you for the links!
@scanmancoza
@scanmancoza 3 роки тому
For your glue gun,cut off the tip and a short 2cm section of a metal Parker Pen refill,the tube is exactly the right diameter to push into the end of a glue gun , it creates a nice extension and reduces glue gun dribble Even better,just use 2part quickset epoxy,it won't let you down like glue from a glue gun will.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks for the "extension" tip! I like hotglue because I do not have to mix fluids like with the epoxy. But your are right. it is less durable.
@asianapai
@asianapai 3 роки тому
well video we stay conected
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
:-)
@krukhlis
@krukhlis 3 роки тому
Just another recommendation from me -- if you need Lab Power supply for 3 main voltages( +12V, +5V, +3.3V) and high current output capabilities -- go ahead and buy ... computer PSU. Yes, regular computer PSU is the best and cheapest option to get quality powerful lab PSU with the most frequently used voltages in electronics and electronics DIY. And everything is provided in one "tiny" box. :) Chinease guys have learned from makers about this opportunity, so you already can buy tiny boards with regular terminals for these voltages( e.g. bananas or screw-in) that you connect to regular ATX cables( those that you plug to your mother board). I hope this will be helpful.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
This is a good idea. So far I never used one of those because I usually do not need a lot of power on 3 or 3.3 volts. But maybe I will use one the old one sitting in my lab somewhere...
@Cannabic
@Cannabic 3 роки тому
Hi, great. Which is the mechanical 3D software you use in min 5:55? Thanks
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Fusion360
@janprejzek4706
@janprejzek4706 3 роки тому
Hello, do you plan anything about UWB technology ? Thank you.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
The devices were prohibitively expensive when I looked at them last time
@janprejzek4706
@janprejzek4706 3 роки тому
@@AndreasSpiess They are cheaper atm ? I didnt folow prices, but it doesnt look so bad.
@Panoramix0874
@Panoramix0874 3 роки тому
May be that would be a mistake but instead of trying to keep the box watertight I would ventilate it so that humidity can get out. IMO, it is impossible to keep it completely out in the first instance, for a start you get condensation when it is cold.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
I am also not sure. This is why I included a humidity sensor. I have a gateway with a very tight case and it is ok for the last 2 years or so. Switzerland ia also not very humid.
@hansstockinger5902
@hansstockinger5902 3 роки тому
I would recommend to add some bags with Silica gel inside and exchange them from time to time
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good idea. I still have 500g from my gateway project. There I planned to use it, but it was not needed. So I can use it here.
@easthulk99
@easthulk99 3 роки тому
Hai... do you install temp. sensor to monitor your pa module??
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Yes.
@grindel80
@grindel80 3 роки тому
Can you please put the link to the fusion 360 case Design in the discription? Would be really nice
@peterskipworth7196
@peterskipworth7196 3 роки тому
You'll find it linked at ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pHJ8ZIt5oYyjuoE.html :)
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Thanks, Peter
@Thatdavemarsh
@Thatdavemarsh 3 роки тому
Would Al foil on your wood not get you most of the desired effect of a steel plate?
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Probably a good idea. Thanks!
@BerndFelsche
@BerndFelsche 3 роки тому
As a mechanical engineer, I am "puzzled" as to how the heat from the transmitter will leave the box. Unless the surroundings are much cooler (fair assumption for Switzerland, 10 months of the year), the plastic box will insulate, regardless of how much the internal fan stirs the air. If the box is large enough and the duty cycle of the transmitter is low enough, then you should be OK. Polyethylene is a good thermal insulator. And it picks up the firect heat radiation as well... From inside and outside. For testing, place a 40W incandescent lamp in the box and close it. Observe the temperature rise. Temperature sensing must be used to prevent the box from overheating.
@AndreasSpiess
@AndreasSpiess 3 роки тому
Good point. Fortunately I listen more than I talk. So the PA will only create heat for a few minutes per hour. But I am not sure what will happen. This is the reason for the sensor. I fear more the sunlight than the amplifier, btw.
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