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carlos468
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yes Dadface there is nothing that i or another member could find shame it would have made it abit more simple.
Could someone me identify a burned-up resistor
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying a burned-up resistor from a mainboard of an origami stroller. Participants explore the resistor's color bands, its original resistance value, and its role in the circuit, as well as the implications of its failure. The conversation includes technical reasoning and hypotheses regarding the resistor's specifications and the circuit's design.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the resistor was likely a 10 KΩ resistor based on a measured value of 12.68 KΩ, noting that heat typically increases a resistor's value.
- Another participant mentions that the measured value is still within tolerance for a 12 KΩ resistor and speculates on the resistor's power rating, suggesting it is most likely 1/2 watt.
- Some participants discuss the possibility of the resistor being a higher wattage component, indicating that if it were lower wattage, they would agree with the previous claims about its specifications.
- There is a suggestion to post a picture of the board to trace the circuit and better understand the resistor's role, with a focus on the diode's function in the circuit.
- One participant raises the idea that the resistor may have burned out to protect other components in the circuit, speculating about the potential for damage to other parts without visible evidence.
- Participants express uncertainty about the original color bands of the resistor and discuss the implications of the resistor's overheating on the overall circuit functionality.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact specifications of the resistor or the implications of its failure. Multiple competing views and hypotheses remain regarding its original resistance value, power rating, and the condition of other components on the board.
Contextual Notes
Participants note the lack of schematics for the device, which limits their ability to definitively identify the resistor and understand its role in the circuit. There are also unresolved questions about the exact nature of the circuit and the conditions that led to the resistor's failure.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in electronics repair, circuit design, or troubleshooting of electronic devices may find the discussion relevant.
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