Terminal Test Kit

[The Critic]

https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=9748

Seems like an extremely comprehensive kit and it can come in handy for circuit testing. I haven't found any other comparable alternatives on the market - is anyone aware of any other kits I should consider?

 

[Timmastertech]

Nope. I have 2. Best money I have spent on testing tools in years. Carlos and Jorge at AESwave are awesome guys and they make all the leads in that kit in their facility in california. They took in a lot of feedback from technicians when they designed that kit and the other kits on the market dont even come close.

 

[D60]

What is Eric using here at ~2:45? Can anyone make out the case?

His cool fuse loops have a light that glows when the fuse inserted in them blows, which I thought was kinda handy....kinda like stupid GFCI's that glow if tripped....just one more method of communication with the user which ain't a bad thing I'd say

 

[ajchien]

What is Eric using here at ~2:45? Can anyone make out the case?

His cool fuse loops have a light that glows when the fuse inserted in them blows, which I thought was kinda handy....kinda like stupid GFCI's that glow if tripped....just one more method of communication with the user which ain't a bad thing I'd say

I believe that is the AESwave kit that TheCritic is asking about.

 

[D60]

I believe that is the AESwave kit that TheCritic is asking about.

I was kind of thinking that, too, but I can't quite make it out definitively

 

[brianl703]

I found that the round terminals used in aircraft (in the circular mil-spec connectors they use) are the exact same diameter as the round terminals Ford used (uses?). I think Ford called them "wedgelock" terminals. These are also the same diameter as some of the terminals used in Deutsch connectors, which are common on heavy-duty trucks. 1.5/1.6mm or size 20 contacts, if I recall correctly. (Although the diameter is the same, the terminal length varies between the mil-spec, Ford, and Deutsch connectors so they aren't interchangeable like that).

From my dad I inherited a box of jumper wires with male and female aircraft type terminals crimped onto each end. It came in handy for troubleshooting the fuel pump problem on my Ford Crown Victoria. (It was a dead pump that was pulling too much current, like it was locked up).

I know he had a Ford Ranger. Wonder if he ever realized that the aircraft terminals fit into the Ford terminals.

 

[clinebarger]

I have that one from AESwave, Best I've seen/used.

 

[Trav]

I don't have a complete set, I bought some pieces and made some. Over the years stuff like jumpers, cables, resistor wires and modified tools just accumulates.

 

[wtd]

https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=9748

Seems like an extremely comprehensive kit and it can come in handy for circuit testing. I haven't found any other comparable alternatives on the market - is anyone aware of any other kits I should consider?

I have this kit and it's very comprehensive. I have not seen one better.

 

[wtd]

What is Eric using here at ~2:45? Can anyone make out the case?

His cool fuse loops have a light that glows when the fuse inserted in them blows, which I thought was kinda handy....kinda like stupid GFCI's that glow if tripped....just one more method of communication with the user which ain't a bad thing I'd say

Eric uses the AESWave kit and it has these fuse loops in them. AESWave also has some that are not in the kit that you can buy separate.

 

[The Critic]

Not quite the same, but similar:

https://www.tooloutfitters.com/pinout-and-sensor-simulator-leads-kit/

 

[D60]

Kinda odd, AESWave provides a free shipping code of uTestShipping but it will only work on the test kit itself. I tried to add a J-case adapter pt-TA168 and it will no longer accept the code.

I'd think if they're offering free shipping they'd want to sell MORE and it's not like a little pigtail adapter adds appreciable weight or takes up any space of note.

 

[Timmastertech]

Not quite the same, but similar:

https://www.tooloutfitters.com/pinout-and-sensor-simulator-leads-kit/

Not even close. The terminal ends are much smaller in the AESWave kit since they arent plastic dipped like all the others, just heat shrink over the crimp. Makes it far easier to connect and test connectors with high density small pins. There is nothing that compares to the AESWave kit

 

[clinebarger]

Kinda odd, AESWave provides a free shipping code of uTestShipping but it will only work on the test kit itself. I tried to add a J-case adapter pt-TA168 and it will no longer accept the code.

I'd think if they're offering free shipping they'd want to sell MORE and it's not like a little pigtail adapter adds appreciable weight or takes up any space of note.

Call them....They actually answer the phone.

 

[The Critic]

Now I need to find something to work on…

 

[wtd]

Now I need to find something to work on…

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Nice. It looks like they changed the layout of the different pieces in the foam insert at the bottom. My two small alligator clips are in the mesh storage area and I don't have those adapters that are directly underneath the red amp loops. I have a couple of micro needle probes underneath the variable resistance adapter at the bottom of the case.

 

[The Critic]

The case also fits perfect in my Epiq’s 3 15/16” deep drawer.

 

[clinebarger]

The only knock I have against this kit is the lack of a J-Case Amp loop extension. Pico makes one & runs $40.

 

[zzyzzx]

That uTest kit is expensive for home use. I normally just use alligator clips with a small piece of wire or a brad.