ESR meter kit - not working

[stj]

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it's interesting,
each time it finds something it adds it to a list,
the list has toggles so you can choose to block or not.

[xelectech]

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Opera
classic PRESTO based 12.16

I guess I'll have a closer look at Privacybadger, learned that the EFF is behind it, so it
warrants further review.

[stj]

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Opera
classic PRESTO based 12.16

[vinceroger69]

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I'm running an older version of firefox - I hate upgrading FF cause the times I have there's generally changes that screwed up my previously-learned usage habits.

After reading about both Ghostery and Privacybadger, I have to wonder if the newer FF
still has an option in the preferences having to do with "do not track". Sounds like Ghostery is going to yield some info on the trackers, but whether that's the case with Privacybadger is not so clear.

So what browser (and version) do you use, ?

im running the latest firefox version for windows 7 and it does have a option saying do not track

[xelectech]

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if you run firefox then install this:
https://www.eff.org/privacybadger

I'm running an older version of firefox - I hate upgrading FF cause the times I have there's generally changes that screwed up my previously-learned usage habits.

After reading about both Ghostery and Privacybadger, I have to wonder if the newer FF
still has an option in the preferences having to do with "do not track". Sounds like Ghostery is going to yield some info on the trackers, but whether that's the case with Privacybadger is not so clear.

So what browser (and version) do you use, ?

[stj]

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if you run firefox then install this:
https://www.eff.org/privacybadger

[xelectech]

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Ghostery is another browser addon to consider. It blocks trackers, analytics and the such that run on webpages. Should speed things up a little if you don't already block them.

Thanks, I'll have to do some reading on that in the next few days too, got a couple videos from youtube on securing the browser in Ubuntu...

And, also, thanks to all for the help and moral support while getting my meter going!

[diif]

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The main problem for me with javascript is it makes webpage loading take ridiculous amounts of time (on dialup with a 56k modem); also, since I don't know what the
he77 is going on with/in my 'puter while it's sitting there looking dumb, I'm always concern that a bunch of useless, or maybe even malicious crap is being installed while I wait.

I'll have to do some reading on this 'noscript' thing, thanks for mentioning it.

My backup strategy is not for the faint of heart - so far so good...

Ghostery is another browser addon to consider. It blocks trackers, analytics and the such that run on webpages. Should speed things up a little if you don't already block them.

[xelectech]

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That looks good enuf to me.

Yeah, it's a tool, not a product.

[SteveNielsen]

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That looks good enuf to me.

[xelectech]

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Thread title would now read 'ESR meter kit - now working' if it morphed with the progress of the thread.

It turned out ok, but I had a couple slips with the dremel, was thinking of putting the pics in the ghetto-mod collection, but then decided not to. So for those with any interest here's some pics:

[xelectech]

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for testing transistors and double-diodes etc.
go read that pdf i posted.

Ok, thanks, I've been reading but I can't seem to make it past but a page or 2 at a time -
then I have to start over 8^)

[xelectech]

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This meter may also be able too test transistors etc hence the the test holes.

You're right, it's a transistor tester too, I'll have to mount it so the little 3 pin header just sticks out of the box. So, maybe 2 binding posts will be enough...

[xelectech]

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I would recommend booting from a Linux live disc for security and definitely for those that insist on internet banking.

If you are worried about JavaScript (not sure why) install noscript.

If you want to keep your stuff secure, don't have it on an internet connected PC, have a backup and verify those backups.

The main problem for me with javascript is it makes webpage loading take ridiculous amounts of time (on dialup with a 56k modem); also, since I don't know what the
he77 is going on with/in my 'puter while it's sitting there looking dumb, I'm always concern that a bunch of useless, or maybe even malicious crap is being installed while I wait.

I'll have to do some reading on this 'noscript' thing, thanks for mentioning it.

My backup strategy is not for the faint of heart - so far so good...

[stj]

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for testing transistors and double-diodes etc.
go read that pdf i posted.

[vinceroger69]

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This meter may also be able too test transistors etc hence the the test holes.

[xelectech]

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All right, the esr meter lives, I had to go out and get a 100 nf cap for calibration purposes - hope + or (-) 10% tolerance is close enough.

I think I'm gonna mount it in an defunct modem enclosure, and I was thinking of putting three binding posts on the box as a place to attach some meter leads, unless I can get away with just 2 binding posts.

Why does it have 3 inputs, anyway, can anyone tell from the schematic I uploaded what is the purpose of having 3? In the limited lierature for it (there's 2 whole pages) there's no mention of that.

[diif]

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I would recommend booting from a Linux live disc for security and definitely for those that insist on internet banking.

If you are worried about JavaScript (not sure why) install noscript.

If you want to keep your stuff secure, don't have it on an internet connected PC, have a backup and verify those backups.

[SteveNielsen]

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My opinion: only way to really keep your stuff secure is to do regular backups. Everything else is a crap-shoot.

[xelectech]

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why dont you remove your harddrive and boot a linux livedisk?
then the java cant take your stuff over!

$19.09 without the case,
$23.48 with the case

$6.19 just for the case & mounting hardware.
http://www.banggood.com/Supporting-S...-p-989949.html

Thanks, much appreciated!

As for using a livedisk, that would deal with my paranoia, but there's still the matter of my aversion (kinda joking there); may have to try that, that might be a good painless way of keeping my 'stuff' more secure.