It is nice too finally be back in class, summer quarter was fast and not a whole lot of hands on. So yes it nice to be back in class and listen to discussions and put my hands to work rather then just my brain.

In the first week of class there was a lot of discussion on doing voltage drop testing and finding parasitic loads using a volt meter and amp clamp. We also where shown how to do starting and charging system testing using a volt meter and amp clamp. after watching a few videos and watching Jeff show the whole class on a test board, I was feeling comfortable enough to go home and do a little testing on my roomates 1954 VW baha bug. Everything seemed to be in order except for the green death.

We also went over wire gauge sizes and looked at several different types of connectors and terminals. Below is a picture of some Weather Pack and Deutsch terminal testing leads I made in class. I was also able to practice crimping some battery cable ends.

I really enjoyed watching Jeff re-solder a circuit board for another students BMW. I have soldered many things but never a circuit board. Needless to say I think this is something I would like too and need to try.

Week 1
Hours 20