Component Tester TeardownIn the modern age, when you hear “component tester” you probably think of one of those cheap microcontroller-based devices that can identify components and provide basic measurements on an LCD screen. However, in the past, these were usually simple circuits that generated an XY scope plot. The trace would allow an experienced operator to identify components and read a few key parameters. [Thomas] tears down an old Hameg device that uses this principle in the video below.
The unit is in a nice enclosure and has a feature that controls the amount of current the unit uses in the excitation signal. It plugs into the wall, and you can connect the component under test with either test leads or a socket. The output, of course, is a pair of BNCs for the scope’s X and Y inputs.

Compared to some homebrew projects that are similar, the PCB inside the device seems more complex. The output of most devices like this uses the line frequency (50 or 60 Hz). This one, however, has its own drive oscillator that operates at a different frequency.
Each type of component has a tell-tale trace on the scope. We found the tunnel diode trace especially interesting. Capacitors are circles, diodes make a definite step shape. There’s a table from the manual near the end of the video.
Most of these devices are much simpler, using a transformer to generate the AC sweep and a simple mechanism to measure the current. That makes them quite easy to build and they are still surprisingly useful.

Bill Ackman wants to move Universal Music Group’s financial HQ from Amsterdam to the US. Universal has warned it might not be possible.World's largest music rights company and activist investor could be headed for a disagreement
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IK Multimedia offers FREE Black 76 FET and Saturator-X for AmpliTube 5 CS
New month, new gear, baby! The guitar goblins at IK Multimedia have again blessed us with a new monthly giveaway for AmpliTube 5 CS, and this time, it’s for a pair of rack FX modules: Black 76 FET and Saturator-X.  Throughout November, the company will be giving away the Black 76 FET compressor/limiter and Saturator-X [...]
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SRM Sounds launch free Dark Mode piano Dark Mode processing some of the samples used to create Max Richter Piano with a range of filters and EQs to create an even softer-sounding instrument.

Mozilla lays off 30% of its nonprofit armWelcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re unpacking the latest layoffs at Mozilla, Perplexity offering to cross a picket line, and Apple warning investors that it might never top the iPhone. Let’s get into it. The Mozilla Foundation laid off 30% of its employees in the second round of layoffs for the Firefox […]
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All Aboard The Good Ship BenchyWe’ll go out on a limb here and say that a large portion of Hackaday readers are also boat-builders. That’s a bold statement, but as the term applies to anyone who has built a boat, we’d argue that it encompasses anyone who’s run off a Benchy, the popular 3D printer test model. Among all you newfound mariners, certainly a significant number must have looked at their Benchy and wondered what a full-sized one would be like. Those daydreams of being captain of your ship may not have been realized, but [Dr. D-Flo] has made them a reality for himself with what he claims is the world’s largest Benchy. It floats, and carries him down the waterways of Tennessee in style!
The video below is long but has all the details. The three sections of the boat were printed in PETG on a printer with a one cubic meter build volume, and a few liberties had to be taken with the design to ensure it can be used as a real boat. The infill gaps are filled with expanding foam to provide extra buoyancy, and an aluminium plate is attached to the bottom for strength. The keel meanwhile is a 3D printed sectional mold filled with concrete. The cabin is printed in PETG again, and with the addition of controls and a solar powered trolling motor, the vessel is ready to go. Let’s face it, we all want a try!

HIDman Brings Modern Input to Vintage PCsRetro computing enthusiasts, rejoice! HIDman, [rasteri]’s latest open source creation, bridges the gap between modern USB input devices and vintage PCs, from the IBM 5150 to machines with PS/2 ports. Frustrated by the struggle to find functioning retro peripherals, [rasteri] developed HIDman as an affordable, compact, and plug-and-play solution that even non-techies can appreciate.
The heart of HIDman is the CH559 microcontroller, chosen for its dual USB host ports and an ideal balance of power and cost-efficiency. This chip enables HIDman’s versatility, supporting serial mice and various keyboard protocols. Building a custom parser for the tricky USB HID protocol posed challenges, but [rasteri]’s perseverance paid off, ensuring smooth communication between modern devices and older systems.
Design-wise, the project includes a thoughtful circuit board layout that fits snugly in its case, marrying functionality with aesthetics. Retro computing fans can jump in by building HIDman themselves using the files in the GitHub repository, or by opting for the ready-made unit.

Music Business News Last Week: UMG sues TuneCore, TikTok banned in Canada & MoreMusic business news last week was full of surprises with UMG suing TuneCore and Believe for $500M, TikTok banned in Canada, CD sales down, and more...
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Last Week in DIY and Independent Musician NewsLast week, DIY and Independent Musician news, tips and how to’s covered new TikTok features for musicians, album variants, cover songs, how ro be a successful musician in classical music. Continue reading
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Apogee’s Black Friday Deals Apogee have announced a series of special offers across their hardware and software ranges.

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Ashley Gorley Commemorates 80th No. 1 by Donating Royalties Creatives Support NetworkTen-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Ashley Gorley looks at No. 1’s a little differently these days as he notches his record-extending 80th No. 1 with this week’s “I Am Not Okay,” recorded and co-written by Jelly Roll along with Tape Room writers Taylor Phillips and Casey Brown. To commemorate the milestone, Gorley wanted to look beyond the celebrations that traditionally accompany a No. 1 chart hit and use the moment to support the launch of a program designed for the creative community by The Onsite Foundation: Creatives Support Network, providing free mentorship, education, resources and mental wellness support specifically designed for members of the songwriting community.“A song about struggling to get out of bed in the morning is No. 1 and that really speaks to where we are in the world,” Gorley reflects. “It was important for us to take this moment to say ‘you’re not the only one,’ and to support a creative network with programming that is tailored to songwriters at any stage of their journey.”  Songwriter-Focused Intensives are a big part of the program, two-day immersive individual or group coaching and therapy sessions explicitly curated for creatives. Additionally, the program includes mentorship and social impact initiatives as well as online curriculum and conversation resources complimentary to the creative community thanks to Gorley’s gift in the form of 80 grants for 80 individuals as well as program infrastructure support. “This song in particular, along with the Jelly Roll Era, is creating a movement and timely conversation regarding the need to equip creatives with necessary tools to optimize their personal and professional pursuits,” adds Onsite’s Miles Adcox. “I’ve been at the intersection of Music and Mental Wellness for the better part of my career and have experienced firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing today’s creatives. Music is medicine, and the comfort, relief, support, and overall impact it provides globally to humanity is immeasurable. Our storytellers are a national treasure we should pour into and protect at all costs. We’re grateful to Ashley, Jelly Roll, and the Tape Room writers for starting this conversation in the songwriting community and for lending their expertise and resources.” Learn more HERE.
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Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding war over Anysphere, maker of CursorThere isn’t a shortage of AI-powered coding assistance startups. They include Augment, Codeium, Magic, and Poolside. However, Cursor has become one of the most popular. Its developer, Anysphere, has seen its revenue grow from $4 million annualized recurring revenue (ARR) in April to $4 million a month as of last month, according to a person […]
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Crypto Biz: US elections crown PolymarketThis week’s Crypto Biz features Polymarket, BlackRock’s IBIT hitting $1B volume, Meta’s Llama joining the US military, Bitcoin miners posting production records in October and VanEck listing PYTH ETN.

Warner Chappell Celebrates Latin: The Sounds of Nabález and Delfina DibWarner Chappell Celebrates Latin: The Sounds of Nabález and Delfina DibIn honor of Hispanic Heritage month, and to celebrate new innovative sync songwriting projects, Warner Chappell Music (WCM) held a private Latin Showcase at their Los Angeles office. Featuring performances from Latin GRAMMY-nominees producer-songwriter Nabález and singer-songwriter-artist Delfina Dib, the gathering joined artists and industry professionals in highlighting original Latin music for television, film, and media.Columbian songwriter-producer-artist Nabález has credits across multiple genres and languages, including collaborations on “Indeciso” by Reik, J. Balvin, and Lalao Ebratt, and “Salir Con Vida” by Morat and Feid. Nabález has earned 11 overall Latin GRAMMY Award nominations (including Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year) and is nominated for the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Award for Best Regional Mexican Song for his work on “Canción Para Olvidarte” by Majo Aguilar. Current projects include music with Carín León, Ha*Ash, RBD, Lola Índigo, and Mario Bautista. Signing with WCM towards the end of 2019, Nabález says that he is grateful for the timing of it all and getting to build a team during lockdown to work on a lot of music that otherwise might not have happened. Of WCM Colombia, he says, “I really wanted to work with them. They're everywhere [and] the people are awesome. I didn't even hesitate when they offered to sign with them.” The four years since his signing have included multiple co-writes and more diversity in Nabález’s writing. “You write as a songwriter with a more specific spectrum. You don't write so broadly. You try to write to help the producer [on] a track, record vocals, or whatever [it] requires. The track has to speak for itself in terms of the sound.” Having started as a performer with an album of Mexican music, Nabález has always written for other artists as well. “I see myself as a songwriter who sometimes sings, rather than a singer who sometimes writes music for other people,” he says. With incredibly diverse material, Nabález writes everything from Latin and pop to country, and he loves to combine unexpected sounds to keep things fresh and color outside of the genre lines.Having participated in songwriting camps in Miami, Argentinian-born singer-songwriter-rapper Delfina Dib’s performance was her first in the United States. With an intense raw live performance and fabulous vocal ability, Dib’s passionate energy is palpable—on and off the stage. Following her EPs Lotto (2018) and Mio (2019), 2023’s debut album Directo al Cora saw performances in Mexico and Argentina. In her first year signed to WCM, she has already secured two placements with video game EAFC75. Says Dib, “It’s very cool for me to synchronize songs in my first year. [It is] not always like this, so I’m very blessed.” Singing since the age of two, and writing her first music at age 13, Dib is really enjoying writing for other artists and the fresh perspective and new skills it is helping her build. “It's very nice to be a songwriter because it's another universe,” she says. “You have to do the music that you love. […],” adds Dib. “It’s very magical for me. I respect [and] love the music.” With various performance styles—including Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul, EDM, Pop, and regional Colombian—Dib has Spotify listeners in Argentina, Mexico, Columbia, Chile, Spain, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, as well as the United States.“It’s a fascinating moment to hear Latin genres fusing with hip-hop, country, urban, and pop,” says WCM VP of Sync Latin, Mary Nuñez. “Through sync opportunities, we're able to help listeners discover these new songs through films, TV shows, video games, and sports. This showcase was yet another medium for our partners in the sync and music community here in LA to discover our Colombian talent, and we hope Nabález and Delfina's careers continue to grow from it."The post Warner Chappell Celebrates Latin: The Sounds of Nabález and Delfina Dib first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.