Artwork, Drill Files, And Instructions For The Carlson Ultra Probe! The Forum Is Live! See Link Below The Description.
Added 2024-02-02 19:35:51 +0000 UTCHere is the recipe for a great looking project! Use this information for multiple different builds, it's so easy to do, and looks very professional. Drill guide and artwork ATTACHMENTS below the description. The Forum link (at launch) will be added below as well. Enjoy!
The forum is Live! Here is the link: https://mrcarlsonslab.com/
Note: The artwork is printed in both landscape and portrait format, this is so you can avoid a peel crease in the label paper, (depending on which way they designed the back of the label paper to peel off.)
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I've been working on the Ultra probe and amplifier. I'm relatively new to SMD and making my own PCB's; (via toner transfer). Actually, the probe board is my 2nd and the amp board is my 3rd board. The probe board came out nicely, but the amp board had a few filled drill holes and two traces that were not complete. I added some 30 AWG wire to complete these traces. The parts were ordered. I had a time specifying 1206 parts. I made one mistake and ordered a LM386 as VSSOP instead of SOIC. The other issue is that not all parts are labeled. None of the capacitors and half of the resistors. The diodes and transistors are also a mystery, but I think I got them in correctly. I measured all the parts prior to installing. Soldering these small parts is also something new to me. I'm using a 25 watt iron, but using it, feels like my 300 watt American Beauty. I found that tinning the board and using liquid flux are great enhancers. At first I was using too much solder, but after a while I became better at it. My main problem is that I only have one eye (no parallax) that works and it is difficult to get the small parts in place and solder it. I found that by tinning one pad on the PCB and then sliding the part with a tweezers into the blob works pretty good, along with a jeweler magnifier. A problem I do have is that once in a while the tweezers will slip off the part and that part will fly into an alternate universe, never to be seen again. I'm waiting for some additional parts to complete this project and I'm a little anxious about trying it out. I'm a slow worker, but sometimes that turns out well for me. Let you know more as I get along.
Mike
2025-05-27 15:44:50 +0000 UTCSame here. This 185, but i need All the files to start and complete the project.. I am still waiting to find how to PM the lab 😏
Smiffy333
2024-10-21 14:11:19 +0000 UTCIf I want to build the UltraProbe and Demodulator Amp, which video's files am I supposed to request? There seem to be multiple videos that mention the files (Video 175, Video 182, and this one). Also , how the heck do I PM Mr Carlson's Lab (which is one of the instructions for getting the files)? I can't seem to find instructions on how to PM someone...
Chris Kniker
2024-08-16 22:46:18 +0000 UTChad another idea for putting artwork on the enclosure. untested. Paint the enclosure with high temperature paint eg engine paint and let it dry. Then laser print your artwork reversed onto paper (use the same sort of paper used when making PCBs), and then transfer the toner from the paper to the enclosure using heat - similar to the process used for making PCBs. Either heat the enclosure to about 140c (285f) with a heatgun and place the print onto the enclosure (printed side down) and apply suitable pressure, or using a hot iron to heat the printed paper to try and transfer it to the enclosure. Then remove the paper with water and brushing and then dry the enclosure. Then paint a clear coat on top. Might work?
plurn
2024-03-11 11:45:20 +0000 UTCI see... Thanks for the reply!!
Vaggelis derdelis
2024-02-18 20:33:01 +0000 UTCSpeaking not as for Paul, but he has said before no, believe me I have tried in the past. Sorry I hope this helps.
Larry { N7LUF }
2024-02-18 20:28:42 +0000 UTCSoothing
1 Stephen J
2024-02-18 00:24:26 +0000 UTCHello! The PCB's you release if we dont have a printer is there another way of creating a pcb or ordering online a custom one?
Vaggelis derdelis
2024-02-15 09:40:23 +0000 UTCI will try them first before I mention them, I should know by this next video, I will mention it then, (if they are OK.)
Mr Carlson's Lab
2024-02-13 10:03:29 +0000 UTCPaul, can you post the Avery number for the clear shipping labels?
Robert McNulty
2024-02-13 01:44:07 +0000 UTCThanks for all your hard work, I'm looking forward to building mine. I've been collecting my parts as you released part numbers.
Brian Wood
2024-02-11 12:21:51 +0000 UTCThe forum is a completely seperate site, so create a profile and away you go. It's suggested that you use the same name you use here on Patreon, so others (from here) know who you are.
Mr Carlson's Lab
2024-02-06 01:31:10 +0000 UTCNice details Paul.... About the Forum... Do I have to register a new account, or would my Patreon account work as is?
Andre Gopee
2024-02-05 23:32:03 +0000 UTCHi Paul, thank you for all of the time you spend creating these wonderful projects and videos for us here on YouTube and Patreon! Give your family an extra hug from us and tell them we say thanks for the sacrifice of your time away from family time.
chip
2024-02-05 17:54:19 +0000 UTCHa, to late, mine is already being prepped for paint. Great job though. I am loving the probe and it works great. 1st attempt at smd went ok. I'm certain I used to much solder, but better than to little. Another surprise I will show you later, hint, it is opto-coupled.
Leonard Peters
2024-02-05 00:41:03 +0000 UTCHi Bob. The short answer is: I don't sleep much :^)
Mr Carlson's Lab
2024-02-04 07:19:22 +0000 UTCPaul, do you stiil have a "day job" or are you now full-time YouTube & Patreon? It's hard to see how you can spend so much time on these projects and still have a day job. Thank you for these artwork & drill guide files!
Bob Vines
2024-02-04 04:06:15 +0000 UTCJust a 2-5/8 inch hole saw, as Boo Mentioned.
Mr Carlson's Lab
2024-02-04 02:10:53 +0000 UTCA good Milwaukee hole saw will do the job .....
Boo LuQuette
2024-02-03 23:17:23 +0000 UTCA good Milwaukee hole saw will do the job .....
Boo LuQuette
2024-02-03 23:17:03 +0000 UTCHi Paul ... how did you make the large speaker hole?
Bettina Neumeyer
2024-02-03 15:25:37 +0000 UTCHi, great job, precise as always. I was just wondering how did you make the speaker hole. Any special tools?
Bojan Delac
2024-02-03 15:22:45 +0000 UTCThank you so much - hard to hear B vs D - Yep, I missed it in the parts list. Ooops
Donald J Arndt
2024-02-03 00:43:10 +0000 UTCThank you, Paul for this guide. My ultraprobe is basically complete already (I just have to plot the labels and do a clear coat). I came up with my own box and layout solution, since the Hammond boxes are kind of pricey for me. I can't wait to share the result with you on the forum. Hopefully you will not be dissapointed. :D
Jan Mezuliánik
2024-02-02 23:14:38 +0000 UTCPerfect thank you so much for your efforts and expertise
John
2024-02-02 22:48:50 +0000 UTCIf the option is there, I will add it.
Mr Carlson's Lab
2024-02-02 21:48:16 +0000 UTCfrom video 182 parts list page 2 https://www.patreon.com/file?h=94781367&i=16960708 Hammond 1590D
Paul Coaker
2024-02-02 21:32:44 +0000 UTCHi Paul - are you saying a Hammond 1590B? When I look that up at the Hammond site I get: 1590B enclosure - diecast Aluminum (Die-Cast Alloy) Natural Aluminum - IP54 4.43 2.38 1.22 https://www.hammfg.com/electronics/small-case/diecast/1590
Donald J Arndt
2024-02-02 21:01:06 +0000 UTCWhen you do release the Cricket files, can we also get them in SVG? For people who have other vinyl cutters.
Ronald D Clark
2024-02-02 20:41:21 +0000 UTCPaul, the attention to detail and quality of the work you produce is next to none! Thank you for being willing to share the knowledge you have! Being a newer member, I’m still working my way through the older videos – can’t wait to catch up!
Bill Hanks
2024-02-02 19:59:34 +0000 UTCThat’s great! Thank you!
Kenny Fidler
2024-02-02 19:59:20 +0000 UTC
