I''ve just completed building an inductance / capacitance meter and if anyone
is looking for an accurate and versatile instrument, then this is it.
The L/C meter 2B by Neil Heckt is a PIC16C622 based meter that is available
as a kit, ready built, or for those who are able, can be home constructed
after downloading the PIC code over the web. The kit includes a case and
takes about 1.5hrs to complete.
The Meter is self calibrating and is typically 1% accurate.
Inductance range is from 1nH to 100mH (almost good enough for 8kHz Hi) or
capacitance from 0.1pF to 1uF.
A novel feature is the ability to cancel out, or zero, the effects of the
test leads prior to making measurements at the lower end of the range.
Measurements are made at 750kHz 60kHz or 20kHz depending on value of the
unknown component.
My kit was ordered over the net from Neil's base in Auburn, Washington USA
and arrived in a few days. They are also available in the UK from Mainline
Details at http://www.aade.com
73
David
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