EEVblog #768 - Cordless Anti-Static Wristbands BUSTED!

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Published on July 17, 2015 3:10:53 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvgW5iWXbts

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Dave debunks cordless anti-static wristbands you can buy on ebay for $1. Do they do anything at all?
Controlled quantitative static voltage measurements with a surface DC voltmeter are done to prove they are 100% bullshit!
And a direct comparison with a proper anti-static wrist strap and bonding point is included.
And a bonus tutorial on how to calibrate a surface DC voltmeter.
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