Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In this video:
I provide instructions on building a V/I Curve Tracer (Octopus) with an overview and comparison of schematic designs plus, theory, fabrication, setup for the application, and the application and analysis for using it to diagnose many common components.
As always feel free to comment and open discussion on the content in this video in the comment section. Thank you for watching!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:30 Curve Tracer Schematic Overview
09:07 Theory of Operation
13:46 Circuit Design & Fabrication
18:31 Setup for Application
20:05 Open Components Lissajous
21:32 Shorted Components Lissajous
24:12 Resistor Lissajous & Analysis
27:51 Diode Lissajous & Analysis
37:19 Capacitor Lissajous & Analysis
42:56 LED Lissajous & Analysis
52:17 NPN Transistor Lissajous & Analysis
53:44 PNP Transistor Lissajous & Analysis
55:47 Outro
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In this video:
I provide instructions on building a V/I Curve Tracer (Octopus) with an overview and comparison of schematic designs plus, theory, fabrication, setup for the application, and the application and analysis for using it to diagnose many common components.
As always feel free to comment and open discussion on the content in this video in the comment section. Thank you for watching!
---Break---
Business:
In need of repair, restoration, or data recovery please visit
sites.google.com/view/havingfunrepairs/business-repairs
---Break---
If you would like to support my channel consider the following:
Patreon: (Support with Exclusive Content)
patreon.com/user?u=47827832
Paypal Donation: (Direct Support)
paypal.me/havingfunrepairs
---Break---
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:30 Curve Tracer Schematic Overview
09:07 Theory of Operation
13:46 Circuit Design & Fabrication
18:31 Setup for Application
20:05 Open Components Lissajous
21:32 Shorted Components Lissajous
24:12 Resistor Lissajous & Analysis
27:51 Diode Lissajous & Analysis
37:19 Capacitor Lissajous & Analysis
42:56 LED Lissajous & Analysis
52:17 NPN Transistor Lissajous & Analysis
53:44 PNP Transistor Lissajous & Analysis
55:47 Outro
---Break---
Video editing and music via Cyberlink PowerDirector365 at link below:
cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-video-editing-software/overview_en_US.html
---Break---
Enjoy this video? Check out my Google site page for more! Including basic electronics guides.
sites.google.com/view/havingfunrepairs/home
---Break---
More Playlists?
Vehicle Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvFKnJ6Wjsy32dzu6qLrWZ_K
Consumer Electronic Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvHQjfGphg9t_8QlL9FmIMit
Game Console Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvEW1dIzfpQdeCNduAqUg-P4
Odd Electronic Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvHe_xMQuUdzgG-B1FL5YFGP
Toy Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvGArIU6iFOTqbdnK9l5wXQ3
Cell Phone Repairs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvEBGfKXDPDt0kkCslix_RHk
Kids STEM Projects:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJiUNvL4lwvE97hyQsOXFNrL8XgfGI6rM
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As always be excellent to each other!
#electronics #repair #STEM
