Piggyback Meter

[Para]

What I'm workin' on with the Iatty...........
Since I'm building my own database for ohms and volts with the Iatty, I need to check the voltage as I adjust it up and down. Rather than have it sit on top of the PV and then have the Iatty up even higher, I made a piggyback version. A magnet inside the meter box holds it against the PV and there's an on/off switch so it doesn't light up unless I want to check the voltage.

Temp fix; as soon as I can find an extra 5mm of space I'm mounting one internally....

 

[Tomi]

That's cool
good idea

 

[imeothanasis]

Magnet is a great idea Para. I love seeing you making those electronics on your way!!!

 

[Dream]

very cool! Ever consider selling this and your other gadgets?

 

[ChaosAffect]

Awesome idea! I've got one built in a small project box, but it does add quite a bit of length to the PV. I've also seen one with the pins stuck in a carto tube... I've got a couple of VMs lying around, might have to give one of these a shot. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Para]

Found the 5mm....BARELY !

I had to get creative and do some modding of the meter itself, but it fits like it was made that way and works really well.

Imeo, as you know so well; one thing gives inspiration for something else. What I've learned is I can modify the meter itself which allows it to fit in smaller places than I realized. Now, I HAVE to make a meter to go with the upcoming V V GGTS Module. Maybe, if I can find another beat up GGTS, I can take one of the tubes and create an add on meter to go with the VV. That's the goal and I don't think I'll give up on it until I find a way.

The ULTIMATE: V V GGTS with a built in volt meter. How awesome would that be? Totally Awesome !

Answering Dream's question: I make stuff I like and use; not to sell because I don't want to be a Registered Supplier. It's a pain and I have more fun just doing what I do.

 

[silentt]

That's awesome para

 

[ScroungerLee]

How did you modify the meter to make it smaller?

 

[fright88]

Ha that is great nice work Para

 

[imeothanasis]

exellent Para!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Found the 5mm....BARELY !

I had to get creative and do some modding of the meter itself, but it fits like it was made that way and works really well.

Imeo, as you know so well; one thing gives inspiration for something else. What I've learned is I can modify the meter itself which allows it to fit in smaller places than I realized. Now, I HAVE to make a meter to go with the upcoming V V GGTS Module. Maybe, if I can find another beat up GGTS, I can take one of the tubes and create an add on meter to go with the VV. That's the goal and I don't think I'll give up on it until I find a way.

The ULTIMATE: V V GGTS with a built in volt meter. How awesome would that be? Totally Awesome !

Answering Dream's question: I make stuff I like and use; not to sell because I don't want to be a Registered Supplier. It's a pain and I have more fun just doing what I do.