Simple, no-math transformer snubber using Quasimodo test-jig

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The post to which he linked includes this line

USD XX (postage and PCB) to most parts of the world

In case you need practice following links and reading posts, I have changed the two numerals to "X" above.


That should be "USD 00 (postage and PCB) to most parts of the world"
I did it last time and that cost me all most nothing(2$ for 10 Boards), shipping is Maximum 2$....

Simple, no-math transformer snubber using Quasimodo test-jig

If you have to order boards for your own DIY, that will not cost more, you have to paid the shipping for your boards all ready.
I did the same with see post #438 LT4320 based active rectifier


More people who order PCB in China should do that..it's my humble opinion
 
The post to which he linked includes this line

USD XX (postage and PCB) to most parts of the world

In case you need practice following links and reading posts, I have changed the two numerals to "X" above.

Sorry, I was looking at the wrong place. Of course I know how to follow links.

The only version I'm interested in is that with through-hole parts, not SMDs.

Nobody answered my question about the "minimum" scope I would need to use for the snubbers. Any of the small DMM size ones sold on eBay or Aliexpress will do? Or any board I can connect to a laptop or PC?

Which are the minimum MHZ I would need?

Hicoco, I do not understand what you wrote. What cost you 2$ for 10 boards? You have Quasimodo pcbs left that cost $2 plus $2 for shipping to Brazil? Which schematic?
 
Sorry, I was looking at the wrong place. Of course I know how to follow links.

The only version I'm interested in is that with through-hole parts, not SMDs.

Nobody answered my question about the "minimum" scope I would need to use for the snubbers. Any of the small DMM size ones sold on eBay or Aliexpress will do? Or any board I can connect to a laptop or PC?

Which are the minimum MHZ I would need?

Hicoco, I do not understand what you wrote. What cost you 2$ for 10 boards? You have Quasimodo pcbs left that cost $2 plus $2 for shipping to Brazil? Which schematic?

I am using Siglent SDS 1052, it's a 50Mhz digital scope, I think it is also an entry-level scope, Rigol also has very competitively priced too.
Aliexpress is a good source. Sometimes they got free shipping.

Tomorrow is their biggest sale event in Aliexpress, it's their 11thNov...AKA 11.11, a yearly sale event. You may find a good choice of scope there.
 
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Now this is for 5 Boards....That was last April for 10 Boards

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These 5 boards may be for $2, but they are with the lower quality HASL surface finish. It's cheap and low quality and not good for plated through-holes. See for example the following description. (PCB Surface Finishes Comparison: HASL, OSP, & ENIG)

Try selecting the industry standard ENIG finish and see that ENIG surface finish alone is $16 for 5 boards. With shipping to US at $5.24, the total ends up at $23.24. How many board does one need? Normally only one board is required, so either you have to spend time to sell the other boards factoring in $4.65 self cost per board, packaging, payment and shipping costs or just count 1 board for $23.24.

And the above boards are with the light 1oz copper based traces. If one tries to use 2oz copper, that adds another $16 for the total of $39.54 for 5 boards or $7.91 per board.
 
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