831K views · Feb 24, 2021 · 33:52 · 1 HN recommender · 3 mentions · discussed 2021–2025
Marco Reps builds and tests an open-source 8.5 digit voltmeter based on CERN's high-precision ADC design. The video walks through assembly, soldering and measurement of the resulting instrument.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN people point to it as a showcase of CERN's open hardware and as an example of quality metrology content.
“Marco Reps is a treasure.”HN comment, 2025
“Marco Reps is a treasure.”
Look at CERN's multimeter.
Well, if you're trying to measure DC extremely accurately the old stuff is still golden. Multi-slope is the gold standard and no one will sell you one. Delta-sigma get most of the way there. link And if you want to see CERN's multimeter, check this out. this video Marco Reps is a treasure.
“Like here is a voltmetere someone built using designs from CERN.”
Voltmeter built from CERN open designs.
Lots of the designs used by CERN are basically open source hardware some more useful than other depending on how niche it is. Heck CERN helps with KiCADs development which has benefited numerous hobbyists. Like here is a voltmetere someone built using designs from CERN. this video
“I recall watching Marco Reps' video[1] where he built the (relatively) high-speed high-precision ADC they designed”
Build of CERN's open high-precision ADC design.
I recall watching Marco Reps' video[1] where he built the (relatively) high-speed high-precision ADC they designed and published as an open hardware project[2], to be used to accurately monitor current in the magnets. A small but important piece of a giant machine puzzle. [1]: this video [2]: link
