My AMMETER Died | Can I FIX It?
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- This thing just stopped working the other day. As I use it all the time, I thought it worth it to try and fix it.
So, let's do just that!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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Stupid. Thing.
Thupid. Sting. Love your videos Steve! ❤
Smaller resistor is likely lower wattage. You might be fixing it again soon.... or maybe not.
I need more stupid things
@@jsncrso "Amp meter, not ammeter. An ammeter is something that measures wind speed"
Ammeter is the correct abbreviation of Ampere meter. An anemometer is something that measures wind speed. 🤦♂
@@jsncrso That's an anemometer. A Ammeter measures current. Ammeter is the recognised abbreviation of Ampere meter. I won't judge you for calling it an Amp meter, many people commonly do.
Good fix, but I wouldn't keep that in as a permanent fix - the fact the bigger one split tells me that it resists...a lot.. and the smaller one might die even quicker. Anyway.. hope you enjoyed your break.
Tanks Kaltern, I agree! I've ordered up some of the 1206 resistors, and I might do a little comparison between the 2. I'm curious to see if the smaller one gets any hotter!
Put 2x 1206 100ohm in paralel.
@@StezStixFixDoes your sheet tell you how many watts the tiny resistor can take? That's the relevant thing here
Well if that resistor is dropping the whole 5 volts, that's 0.5W - most 0603s are 100-250mW and if the original burned out it probably wasn't big enough either.
would the spec sheet help in determining the difference in package size?@@StezStixFix
@ 3:27 - it does have the marking 51 (upside down) on the PCB next to the resistor, so 51R0 is correct. The transistor next to it (Q1) also looks overheated.
I am new to this channel, the music on this channel is from a paralel universe...
You are right, the one next to it just had some flux on it though, looks alright.
Hi, the resistor you replaced is not for measuring the current. The big one with marking "R050" should be the measuremtn shunt. The HT30 is a "reset device" for the microcontroller in the device
Who are you calling a measuremtn shunt? 🤣
Came to say the same. If the current shunt had burned, the downstream port wouldn't have had power.
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on any of your vids, but I can confidently say I’ve watched every one of them. I’ve learned quite a bit watching these too, so much so that I did my first soldering job earlier this week, replacing an adapter port on an SNES (successfully too). So big thanks to you for your excellent content! Keep up the good work, man. 👍✌️
Hell yeah, I didn't think we were going to get a video this week.
A slight bit of soldering advice. Heat the solder up then bring the component in to the molten solder. Relying on the flux to hold it mostly works, but limiting the time under the air flow will reduce the chances of yeet-age.
Why do you keep using hot air, that resistor could've been removed and replaced with an iron
Is that a 51 etched on the board 😂😂🤙
❤ all your vids
No, it's printed.
Might be an idea to change the transistor/voltage regulator next to the 51R0 resistor. The resistor blew for a reason.
Great video as always!
Warning: NorthbridgeFix reference incoming... 1.) That looks better than factory! Well done Steve! 2.) Get some hot tweezers (soldering tweezers) for stuff like this. 😀
Thanks for leaving the 51k mistake in, it makes me feel better. Great video!
Awesome I’m glad you fixed it. But never forget you broke it first. You did.
Can't believe you didn't do a device opening rap for this
Hi Stez have you ever considered buying a Smart tweezer? That way you can easily figure out what that resistor value was even though you can see the numbers.
which one would you recommend? is the miniware dt71 recommended or better avoided?
Never knew that was a thing...
not much good in this case as it was blown, ok he was lucky enough to make it out, and as others have said it is also on the silk screen, but on the next repair if the top is blown off then it would be hard to work it out with tweezers or meter as it will probably show OC
@@TheRasalhaag the dt71 is pretty nice, but pricey. Those smart tweezers are great if you want to check many parts fast. Otherwise I personally prefer a good multimeter
Resistor blown away into the ninth dimension
I was hoping you would say "get in there!" when you fixed it, buit ill wait for that in your next video...
Nice fix
By the way the value of the components are all written on the board next to each one
I have one of those (several actually, but 1 of that exact make) --- if it ever fails I know what to look at
Transistor. Resistor. Red beans and rice did miss her.
To be fair, it does say 51 right there on the board.😊
Love this channel. Brilliant.
51Ohms... maybe that's why there a 51 written on the board... 😁🤣
A small but satisfying repair its nice to repair and keep great stuff working 😊
I love it when your tools go wrong because they turn into a “stupid thing” 😂
All good
Oooh that went in straight. Nice❤
Literally says 51 on the board next to it
Hoorah! 🔧
i had the same tester years ago, killed it by plugging it into a usb charger that outputted 12v. i think its only rated for upto 9v but didnt know at the time, in fact i wasent even aware my phone charger was using 12v
It says "51" upside-side right under it.😆
5:40
Is that Munchkins in the background?
I see the board has silk screened the resistor values :)
It's printed; not silk screened.
Where did you get your binder of resistors?
Where did you get that book of electronic parts?
Hey Steve, I was just wondering what solder mask do you use? The one I bought won't cure no matter what
Not me screaming at the screen for 2 mins as you passed right over that resistor :) hahaha
2 mins? He passed over that resistor the first time at 1:15 and saw the crack at 2:08.
start the air gun from further away and slowly get closer to the component
Have you seen soldering iron tweezers…?
@stezStixFix what are all these books of components you have? And where did you get them? :O!
The silk screen says 51 next to the resistor, I noticed.
Why did the resistor blow, that’s the question.
Hi StezStix, I've been watching your videos for over a year now and thoroughly enjoying them.
I got an Arduino set for xmas and have built a few projects, but I have run out of components.
Is there a place in UK where I can get cheap supplies without waiting a month for delivery.
TIA
Johnny
Resistor couldn’t resist anyone
Crazy how much your own stuff breaks. Been doing repair for years and my equipment seems to never fail me. *Knocks on wood
was this a temporary fix until you get a bigger sized one? i assume this is 1/4w compared to a 1/8w one, however i am no whizz at SMD stuff.
One thing less for the landfill. Skills.
Nice
I don’t know what's wrong with It.
IT'S BROKEN!
There you go. 😂
Not sure why you didn’t just review your footage to see the ID of the component prior to your scrape fest??
Love the channel btw ❤
So you can learn to identify components when the value isn't printed on the PCB.
3:56 Well there's your problem! 😆
A lot of your tools seem to break!
If Uncle Steve builds his own girl friend he 'd get better using his hands :P
SOLID 😈
Stupid air flow.
keweisi played the long game for a free ad lol
51R0 = 51.0 ohms.
I think I know what the problem might be 😂
It was on this day the 12th of January 2024, Air flow was finally reduced. A thousand tiny capacitors rejoiced.
11th
@@Okurka. I'm in Australia, it's the 12th for us.
@@seedmoreuser Stez isn't in Australia.
Always good to watch, glad I'm not alone on soldering resistors, little swine's tee hee
I am your father.
Holy resistors Batman!
Stupid resistors.
I have that exact same one and its never been accurate. Its junk.
Junk no more as it's working. What did you use to test accuracy? and why not just use the better one instead. All things have a purpose and price
@@PetRattyIt only showed voltage and nothing else. I bought another one with just a single input and it worked fine. I have like 4 or 5 now of various kinds. But the double one never worked. Its probably easily fixable but its always a gamble when ordering ebay crap. Sometimes its great. sometimes not.
Nice a cheap fix and you didn't have to buy anything 😁 free content 😁 win win
No rap? :)
You either have a pretty crappy powerbank which at 0.2A of current drops voltage to 4.7V or you have this voltmeter damaged. I have one with similar issue. Shows incorrect current amount. Buy another one and check if you get the same readings on both. This one is probably bored with life. If you get the same readings - buy a new powerbank.
Upvotes at 5.1K...
Hey steve, when are you shaving?
Just curious
Never, it covers his chins.
Oh dear i bet that is made in china
You realise this is a 1% tolerance resistor? 4 digit smd resistors are high precision ones, often used to set a current or in a measuring circuit.
It's a $8 gizmo, why would you waste more then a couple of minutes trying to fix it before tossing it in the bin and buying a new one? Time IS money - you just burnt 10 times the value of what you repaired.
Was it better to order a new one and wait weeks for it to arrive?
more then?
"Time IS money"
You spent valuable time on a nonsensical comment.
Steve, where do you get all the smd components from? You always seem to have the right component or something close on hand. The books seem to have a good mix.
I asked the same question. He always seems to have a SOLID selection.
Just said it on another post. Aliexpress "smd resistor book" for example.
Where did you get book of different types of resistor and capacitors?
Waterohms
Not me screaming at the TV as soon I saw that hole in the resistor 😂😂😂! I'm learning things from ya
Honestly as soon as you post something. I watch it. You are among a very select few that get insta watched. Thank you!
I agree. It's also great to get a surprise short vid during the week.
Yeah, it's like ASMR for people who hate actually ASMR but just want something relaxing and informative, and amusing to watch.
I love these little fixes of tools and things that you actually use, like the UV solder mask one as it may not be the deepest dive into something but it is the sort of fix I think a lot of us start on. Plus we get to see you solve something for yourself and save you the headache of having to order a new one, as you say not expensive but if you have the technology. You can make it better, than it was. Better, stronger, faster.
I agree with you, regarding on appreciating the "easier" fixes. The more common faults are most likely to be stumbled across anyways... LOL... The Six Million Dollar - USB power tester. (There I go showing my age again) Fred (edited due to my inability to type on a keyboard)
Why did you waste all that time with the hot air gun when you could've just used your soldering iron?
My. Ammeter died can. l. Fix. It
I get through a lot of 50ohm ish resistors as GHD hair straighteners use two in series as part of their capacitor dropper PSU (some older ones use 100ohm). These things are £150++ so people are delighted when you quickly fix them using a resistor the size of a grain of rice that's sub 25p. They use MELF resistors and take care when googling that.
For future reference - manufacturer of this board put resistor and capacitor nominal at silkscreen.. 😉 I love, when they do that, especially, if component can't be measured anymore after fault.
I recommend replacing this resistor with proper size one, because with size power dissipation changes.. Smaller one was as great quick repair to verify, that other parts is in working condition, especially, MCU.
And I, behind the screen, screamed "51ohms" until someone heard me and figured it out..😂
Anyway, great video as always! 👍
Its always nice to have somewhat obvious failed components on the board :D
Another piece of landfill saved! Great job, great video. I mean, stupid video.
Resistors are futile!!
Nice they put the values of the components they used on the silk screen.
That big resistor is probably the current shunt resistor used for sensing the current, pretty decent design if you ask me.
Just to politely point out, that there was a white “51” written on the board, might be helpful in you’re next videos for component identification,I’m really looking to watching you next videos, keep up the great work
Thanks, only a hundred people pointed that out before you did.
hmm.. i wonder if you could just fit a full size resistor.. seems more up to the task and more permanent
Well done Bodge. Good fix. However... days since unnecessary "air" component removal = 0. Although really, these things are soooo tiny.
Iron tips less expensive that hot station heater core, use more the iron for those small components, faster and cleaner, and you dont risk burning plastic😂
I love that right after you said "I need to get better at this" you took a breath, took a moment, lowered the air flow and then made a beautiful looking connection. When things are going wonky, practicing the pause helps quite a bit! Great job Steve!
I’m having this no display problem with my steam deck 😭
Screaming "51 is printed on the board" didn't make any difference.
The component marking on the PCB may have helped tell you what the value was - Just saying. However, good video as I have one of those same units.
Hadn't "died" then had it if it was just the display
Hi, Oh no you need that its the best thing for you channel. Ahh well if you can't fix it get a new one.
There are component values written on pcb
I have a challange for you to fix. Reset a makita powertool battery
What does Steve do to his tools, half of his channel seems to be fixing his own stuff nowadays:)
is it accurate? maybe it is calibrated with the resistor?
we need the ending soundtracks names lol
If the hot air keeps blowing parts away, angle the air so it blows straight down. Look for an air attachment that is bent on the end.