Re: Velodyne FSR12BV - Humming - Any help appreciated!

Got hopefully a better pic with an iPhone. But I'm assuming you meant the chip above the large cap. That's how it is and I have not touched it. For the most part that side has been left alone....

Re: Velodyne FSR12BV - Humming - Any help appreciated!

Apologies for not attaching photos earlier, I was hoping to get a hold of a better camera before posting pics but I'll just have to make do with a phone's camera just to have something.

The cooked area of the first closeup rear pic was how the unit was when it was opened up. Other than the capacitors in the area all the other components were working prior to the 2nd round of repairs. The missing/open traces are the negative leads of the capacitors to ground. I had to solder from the topside.

The...

This is a long post for the sake of being thorough, TLDR posted at bottom.

Hello all! My name is Chris, been lurking here for awhile for tips, tricks, and techniques. Unfortunately I stumbled upon a project now that is possibly out of my depth but want to still rise to the challenge and try to do what I can and hopefully use the knowledge in future projects. I have basic tools and a DMM at my disposal along with basic know-how on how to use em. My knowledge of proper test techniques and correct terminology may be lacking at times but bear with me as I am willing to give a shot and...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hello,

My name is Chris, long time lurker; absorbing knowledge from the forum and members with similar projects to work on. Now I need some help for my own post!