Problem with Inchworm ICD

dipmicro said:

After researching this problem little bit, I am starting thinking that the 33pF may load certain types of crystals too much.

Still need a workaround for people who may have or will run into this problem with Inchworm units already shipped so I can post it on the website.

I do not currently have "bad" crystals, but can someone who had this problem try to run Inchworm with original non-working crystal and try to remove the 33pF capacitors entirely or replace them with 15pF?

The first person reporting successfully tested workaround (of previously dysfunctional unit due to crystal) that can be aplied even by the beginner will get free Inchworm from me for his efforts.

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dipmicro said:

After researching this problem little bit, I am starting thinking that the 33pF may load certain types of crystals too much.

Still need a workaround for people who may have or will run into this problem with Inchworm units already shipped so I can post it on the website.

I do not currently have "bad" crystals, but can someone who had this problem try to run Inchworm with original non-working crystal and try to remove the 33pF capacitors entirely or replace them with 15pF?

The first person reporting successfully tested workaround (of previously dysfunctional unit due to crystal) that can be aplied even by the beginner will get free Inchworm from me for his efforts.

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toodles said:

I have 15pF caps here and a working Inchworm. If someone will send me a 'bad' crystal, I'll give you an answer for free.

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Leftyretro said:

Will the free Inchworm come with a good crystal? Just kidding, ...

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dipmicro said:

After researching this problem little bit, I am starting thinking that the 33pF may load certain types of crystals too much.

Still need a workaround for people who may have or will run into this problem with Inchworm units already shipped so I can post it on the website.

I do not currently have "bad" crystals, but can someone who had this problem try to run Inchworm with original non-working crystal and try to remove the 33pF capacitors entirely or replace them with 15pF?

The first person reporting successfully tested workaround (of previously dysfunctional unit due to crystal) that can be aplied even by the beginner will get free Inchworm from me for his efforts.

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jeg223 said:

I changed the 33pf to 15pf and the original crystal works perfectly. That work around did the trick.

Thanks again to everyone for all your help.

Jim

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