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Mr. Carlson's Desoldering Techniques For Circuit Boards And Tube (thru-hole) Technology.

Desolder different technologies like a pro, here's how... Enjoy!

 Here is a link to the list of video's here on Patreon, NEW LIST of Videos: 2019-12-03 02:39:46 +0000 UTC View Post

Mr Carlson's Lab Calendar Release Is Here! A Sneak Peak At The New Merch As Well.

The 2020 calendar is here and ready to go. The link is at the bottom of this description. A sneak peak at upcoming merch in this video as well. Lot's of neat things happening at Mr Carlson's Lab! View Post

Solder Circuit Boards Like a Pro! Here Is Mr Carlson's Method.

Here is an easy technique to solder SMD components, and get professional results. I also share my favorite soldering iron tip part numbers, a great optical magnifier, and more. Enjoy!

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Battery Protection Circuit, Low Battery Indicator Circuit, And More!

Here are some very useful circuits for multiple applications, these circuits will be in the new tester "to be released" as well. Here is a description and explanation of how these circuits work. En...

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Boost Converter Supply - Challenge Yourself - Build This Circuit. Patron Only Merch Update!

Improve your Carlson Low Voltage Leakage Tester "Sensitivity" with this circuit. Merch news, and more circuits to come!

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More New Circuits To Be Released!

Some very useful "Boost" circuits to benefit your bench, and projects. Also: an upgrade for your Carlson Low Voltage Leakage Tester.

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Rectifier Circuits Explained- Bridge- Full Wave, And Half Wave.

Rectifiers explained with Mr Carlson's "Real Life" simulator! Watch the rectifiers in action, operating in slow motion. See how the capacitors do their job to make clean DC.

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The Magic Demystified- How SMPS and Boost Power Supplies Work.

Here is some "hard to find" information about the way SMPS and boost supplies regulate. Use this information to aid you in your next design or experiment.

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Circuit Release! HV "Stand Alone" Boost Supply. PCB Layout, Component Map, Schematic, Attached Below!

Here it is, the completed "stand alone" boost supply. Enjoy!

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Mr. C's Battery Powered HV Boost Circuit To Power Radios, Eye Tubes, Nixies, Transmitters, ETC!

Here is a boost converter circuit I designed to power many different circuits that require B+. Below in the attachments is an experimental schematic (works very well) that uses "off the shelf parts...

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Component Selection and Component Placement (Filter Capacitor Knowledge)

Here are key things to consider when replacing capacitors in radios and switch mode power supplies. Some channel updates too. Enjoy! 

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Make Your Own High Accuracy Resistors And Capacitors, Here's How!

Here is the way I make my own high accuracy components for many applications. Use this method for hard to find values.

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Magic Eye Tubes! How They Work, And How To Use Them.

Let's light up some magic eye's and see how they work. These tubes are still available today and make for great displays. 

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Start Building! PCB Layout, Component Map, ETC.. For The CNCSIP "Probe Controller" Project.

Here is the info you need to build the CNCSIP controller box. Schematic and alignment procedure now an attachment below.

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CNCSIP Controller Update, With Schematic And Waveform Explanations!

Controller design is near completion, PCB files, layouts, component map.. ETC will be available shortly. In depth oscilloscope waveform explanations, and schematic description is included in this v...

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Carlson Non Contact Signal Injection Probe "Head" Ready To Build! All Files, Schematics, And Layouts, Are Below.

The probe head is complete and works great! All the info to get you building is in this video, and in the attachments below. The controller is coming soon, Enjoy!

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Non Contact Signal Injection Probe (RF and AF) Part 2.

A progress report on the next invention design, (It's Alive!)  "PLUS" a probe shell "candidate" that can be purchased from most electronic stores for a very reasonable price. These probe shell...

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The Next Electronic Invention Release! Plans Released To Patrons Only.

All the details of this "Unique" device are in the video, Enjoy!

 Here is a link to the list of video's here on Patreon, NEW LIST of Videos: 2019-03-21 15:40:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Resistor Knowledge- Beyond Ohm's Law.

Learn things about resistors that are not normally taught or talked about. Your resistors are inductors and capacitors too! Demonstrations of this affect are shown in the video.

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Transformer Knowledge! Understand Wire Color Codes, Audio Transformer Impedance Calculations, And More!

Here is some essential information for working on audio amplifiers, receivers, power supplies, transmitters, and more. Learn how to map out transformer windings, and calculate transformer impedance...

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Sharing Another Neat Circuit! The Super Simple RF Preamplifier That Works Great.

Here is a very basic RF preamp that can be used in many applications. You can build this on a "terminal tie strip," or even "Dead Bug" style. See in this video how it brings old receivers to life! ...

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Increase Your Recognition Skills- Recognize Electronic Components At A Glance!

In this video, we take a look at many different electronic components used in various applications. This will help you identify lots of different components at a glance. Some testing and verificati...

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Another PCB Release! Build a Dirt Cheap Active Probe Or Buffer For Your Test Equipment Or Receiver.

Here's an essential tool for aligning and repairing transceivers, receivers, frequency standards and so on. Build this into a probe, or this can even be installed inside receivers for adding an ext...

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Chrome "Electrifying Radio" Under Chassis Sneak Peek, Upcoming 2019 Projects And More!

In this video, we have a sneak peek under the chassis of the dangerous little chrome Silvertone radio. We will look at some upcoming tube amplifier projects, some inside info on the Vedolyzer, and ...

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Mr Carlson's Screen Saver Circuit With All The Files And Plans To Build It!

Here are all the files for the curve tracer screen saver, along with installation and alignment instructions. Be sure to download the files below and follow along through the video. Enjoy!

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A Neat Screen Saver Circuit For Your Curve Tracer Or Oscilloscope! "Parts List Now Added."

Since this curve tracer "is of high interest," I designed another circuit for you! Add this circuit to your curve tracer or oscilloscope, and increase the life of your CRT. This li...

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More Curve Tracer Component Testing Examples.

Here are some more examples of testing (and looking inside components) with the curve tracer, "signature tracer." Testing FET's, PNP transistors, LED's and more. See the difference between "Depleti...

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Oscillator Knowledge, Proper Probes, and Upcoming Projects!

This video shows the necessity for proper probes when tuning oscillators. Talk of an upcoming design to be shared with all Patrons. See how sensitive vacuum tube oscillators are to "tool intrusion,...

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#5 Super Electronics Troubleshooter- Repairing Hybrid "Mixed Technology" Electronics And More.

In this video, learn about mixed technology electronics (vacuum tube and solid state) working together. Here I show you some traps that catch many techs. Learn how to safely probe around in these t...

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#4 Super Electronics Troubleshooter- Signal Tracing, Following The Signal Through An Amplifier.

In this video, we check out a 135 Watt Fender tube amplifier. I will talk about things to consider before taking on a job.... To tracing a signal right from the input of the amplifier, all the way ...

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