Test Equipment Anonymous

EC8010 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 3:23 pm I have "Most Secret War" as well and don't recall him mentioning the device the video was about. What I do remember was RV Jones telling the reader just how clever he was. It must have been true, otherwise he wouldn't have kept saying so.

In that case is it likely that the creator of a wonder such as this, not known for hiding his light under a bushel, wouldn't have devoted a page or two to it in a lengthy book? A quick search with Google has produced no mention of it.

The pictures of it in the video don't look much like WWII British gear; no little War Department arrow etc.

I'm beginning to wonder whether it isn't a complete fiction.

Very good points, all of them, especially the last.

tggzzz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 4:00 pm Nonetheless, he did get some things right where others got them wrong.

And when that happens, you have to blow your own trumpet.

Zenith wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 4:30 pm I'm beginning to wonder whether it isn't a complete fiction.

Put it like this... Where can I buy these scopes; they have bigger screens than any of mine.

Expect to see much more AI slop. The objective is not to get people to believe the slop, but is to get people to not know what to believe. At that point people will believe whatever they are told is the truth. Job done; objective achieved. Corroborating evidence: the attacks on education which promote critical thinking skills in preference to rote memorisation of (alt)facts.

I wish I was joking.

There are so many sketchy channels these days. I open them in a new window, and look at comments to see if anyone has immediately called them out; if not watch for a while to see how sketchy it actually is. More often than not, I find myself downvoting it, then going back to the original window and clicking 'don't recommend this channel' to block it.

-Pat

Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 5:20 pm There are so many sketchy channels these days. I open them in a new window, and look at comments to see if anyone has immediately called them out; if not watch for a while to see how sketchy it actually is. More often than not, I find myself downvoting it, then going back to the original window and clicking 'don't recommend this channel' to block it.

-Pat

This video is pilloried as nonsense in the comments, many of which appear to have been made by people who know what they are talking about.

From The Other Plaice "PC Board Rework and Repair A Comprehensive Guide"
https://www.intertronics.co.uk/wp-conte ... -Guide.pdf
Clear diagrams rather than photos.

Wow! I've modified PCBs and I see that their handling precautions are similar to mine, yet I think they would consider me to be a complete novice. Impressive stuff.

I know I am a novice and a bodger in this area!

One example: I haven't seen this (simple clear) exposition of SMD soldering elsewhere...

4. Direct the hot air over the component with the hot air tool tip approximately 2.50 cm (1.00") from the solder joint. This initial heating will pre-dry the solder paste. NOTE When the solder paste has pre-dried, the paste will have a dull flat appearance
5. When the solder paste has dried, move the hot air tool tip to approximately 0.50 cm (0.20") above the component. Move the tool back and forth to heat both solder joints until complete solder melt is observed. (See Figure 2).

Other examples are repairing a PTH hole with an inner connection.