Voltlog #194 - Gift Ideas For Makers - Christmas 2018
Welcome to a new voltlog, so december is coming up and some of you might be thinking what gifts you could offer to your loved ones. I thought I’d share my ideas and what I would like to receive as a maker or hobbyist.
So I discovered this module a few months ago and it’s been sitting in a box since then, I almost forgot about it, until a few days ago when I decided it will be a good idea to do a video on the subject.
Get the panel meter from these sources:
Ebay: http://voltlog.com/y/p0oqe
Aliexpress: http://voltlog.com/y/xdgpi
Blog post
http://www.voltlog.com/voltlog-127-60v-10a-1mv-1ma-panel-meter-review
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→MagicDAQ https://voltlog.com/y/k7y3c
→MagicDAQ Datasheet https://voltlog.com/y/fog0t
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Welcome to a new Voltlog, today we’re taking a look at a device which is not typical to be found in a hobbyist lab but one that certainly has its place with the more advanced user that has some automated test setup needs. This is the MagicDAQ and it was sent in for free for the purpose of this review, I believe it was shipped from New Zealand so I think it might be made in New Zealand.
Here is the spec list for this unit, we have:
8 analog inputs (14 bits, 48Ks/s +/- 10V), typical voltage resolution is 10mV. These can be connected single ended or differential between channels.
8 Digital inputs or outputs (0-5V)
2 Analog outputs capable of Voltage, Sine or PWM output (0-5V), 12 bit DAC resolution with up to 31KHz of output frequency.
1 Counter up to 5MHz with edge detection / PWM up to 65KHz (0-3V3) I’m guessing this can be both input and output?
One 5V output limited to 250mA, powered from VBUS rail.
It’s USB powered and comes with a DIN rail mount.
And another important feature is the way you control the hardware which is through a Python API and everyone loves python these days, however there is one important limitation here, it is only supported under Windows because of hardware driver constraints which prevent it from working under Linux and Mac.
Inside the box I got the unit, the DIN rail adapter and a USB cable, this is good practice, to include the USB cable because users might have a low quality USB cable laying around and they might decide to use that low quality USB cable with your product which might cause all sorts of trouble and head scratching as to why your product isn’t working as expected, By including a good quality cable in the box, you limit the number of things that might go wrong for the user.
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Welcome to a new InTheMail the series that will touch both your passion for electronics and your bank account at the same time.
0:10 GPS Tracking System
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5:60 Fuse Tap Cable
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7:16 ESP8266 Relay Module
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8:52 ESP8266 Prototyping Board
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9:38 Brass Numbers Template
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11:06 Hot Glue Tool 120W
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11:40 Hot Glue Sticks 11mm
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12:24 Heatshrink 70mm PVC
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13:51 Tire depth gauge
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15:21 Magnetic base clip
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16:08 Jet Gas Butane Burner
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Blog post
http://www.voltlog.com/voltlog-159-inthemail
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$2 for 5 PCBs Any Color https://jlcpcb.com Welcome to a new InTheMail, the series that will touch both your passion for electronics and your bank account at the same time. Checkout the items I received in this mailbag.
0:05→120W Hot Glue Gun
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/sdai2
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/vzj0i
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/413tv
1:41→Gopro Floating Hand Grip
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/be984
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/j031z
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/kqt7e
0:05→Gopro Hero7 Waterproof Enclosure
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/u4phb
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/aiynx
2:07→Gopro Anti Fog Pads
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/ukq7t
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/vi7fy
2:32→Pitot Tube
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/4eyvj
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/9mfg1
3:41→Konica Imaging Unit Chips
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/85sky
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/iysqw
4:49→MH-Z19 Infrared CO2 Sensor
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/62mbd
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/4hq8f
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/xrn4g
6:23→HDC1080 CCS811 Digital Gas Temperature Humidity Sensor
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/b5u3w
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/tmxld
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/epio9
7:18→BME680 Air Quality Sensor Module
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/ltxpo
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/q61d7
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/j89u5
8:36→RFM69CW Transceivers
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Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/pz90s
10:15→XML Type LED Lens
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/kgm4s
11:33→1-3W Type LED Lens Mini
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/zabnj
12:06→1-3W Type LED Lens
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12:38→Aluminium Heatsink 150x20x6mm
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Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/nu71i
13:05→Aluminium Heatsink 100x25x10mm
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Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/qgfva
13:25→Copper Bar Heatsink 3x15x250mm
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/yf7gw
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/sidfq
13:58→CP2104 USB to Serial Adapter
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It’s the second InTheMail in a row and probably there is 1 or 2 more coming your way because of the number of packages I’ve been receiving but I’m sure you guys don’t mind that.
0:15 Dual Channel Digital Thermocouple Thermometer
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Ebay: http://voltlog.com/y/cwmzv
3:20 Soldering Iron Handle 50W A1322
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Ebay: http://voltlog.com/y/vo86t
4:18 Screwdriver Magnetizer / Demagnetizer Tool
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5:22 Rechargeable NiMH Battery AA
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6:32 AA Battery Plastic Storage Box
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7:14 Cone Step Drill Bit HSS 4-22mm
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8:37 Hollow Needles Desoldering Tool Kit
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10:29 Diamond Files Set
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Ebay: http://voltlog.com/y/dxq0g
11:36 Brass Standoff Assortment Kit 300pcs
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Ebay: http://voltlog.com/y/jxi4q
12:31 Silicone Lubricating Oil
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13:05 Kontakt Spray Can
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For the past few years I’ve been using my Creality CR10 3D printer which overall has been quite reliable. I’ve done a few upgrades which have been documented on the channel but recently I’ve decided to start from scratch with a new platform. I was thinking whether to get the Ender 3 or the Ender 3 Pro, in the end I opted for the Ender 3 Pro 3d printer. Join me in this video to find out why I needed a new 3 printer and why you should get the Ender 3 Pro instead of the standard Ender 3.
Disclosure: This product was sent free of charge by banggood.com for the purpose of this review
→Creality Ender 3 (standard) http://voltlog.com/y/euicd
→Creality Ender 3 PRO http://voltlog.com/y/asupc
→Creality Ender 3 V2 http://voltlog.com/y/ty96q
→Here are some of the upgraded parts that I plan to install
Stronger bed leveling springs
Capricorn bowden tube
SKR 32bit motherboard with silent drivers
E3D V6 hot end
Direct drive extruder
Bed insulation
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$2 for 5 PCBs Any Color https://jlcpcb.com This is a review and teardown of the Riden RD6006 power supply unit. Will this be better than the Gopher NPS1601 which I’ve named probably the best power supply in its price range? Join me in this two part video to find out.
→RD6006 User Manual and PC App (Google Drive)
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→RD6006 Front Panel PSU
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Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/p7tsd
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/y91a3
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/fsrnj
→RD6006 Enclosure
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/e9win
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/p48k3
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/qzwm3
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/yb7le
→RD6006 Recommended Switching Power Supply
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/i0z5s
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/5nwtm
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/fasix
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/gelib
→Get the Gophert NPS-1601 from these places
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/6sdrx
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/sc5lx
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/8b95m
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/kprl9
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$2 for 5 PCBs Any Color https://jlcpcb.com Welcome to a new InTheMail, the series that will touch both your passion for electronics and your bank account at the same time. Checkout the cool electronics related products I received in this mailbag video. Some people have said in the comments that this is possibly the best electronics mailbag series on the whole youtube so let me know in the comments if you agree to that.
0:05→Retro E27 Lamp base
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/l2ips
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/prd2e
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/mfnsr
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/dj3y6
1:46→Retro Braided Twisted Wire
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/nkxca
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/lrgb1
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/76c8r
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/nwvyl
2:31→Edison Bulb
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/347sl
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/8sldb
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/sldt4
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/pgkuz
2:57→BN-220 GPS Module
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/p6n2g
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/os9wu
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/3l6wj
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/5of4e
3:39→USB Type-C to DC Jack Decoy
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/re6gu
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/qxipz
5:17→Small Blue Heatsink
Banggood http://voltlog.com/y/rlcpb
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/d1o6c
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/kqrex
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/6ude7
6:13→JST-SH 3 Pin connectors
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/b9h7x
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/j4hf2
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/equfi
7:03→Bearing Removal Tool
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/thgbk
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/i937r
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/cfoul
8:00→LED Lens 5050 180 Degree
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/i8bjz
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/rz7hc
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/qzfm7
8:00→LED Lens 5050 140 Degree
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/edukh
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/td219
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/qzfm7
9:02→LED Lens 20mm Frosted For 1-3W LED
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/ep1dw
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/6can1
9:02→LED Lens 20mm Beads For 1-3W LED
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/knlu3
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/0ufmh
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/jwl85
9:55→Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink #1
Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/iohsp
Ebay http://voltlog.com/y/5ms6a
Amazon http://voltlog.com/y/9lk5g
11:10→Raspberry Pi 4 Heatsink #2
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Aliexpress http://voltlog.com/y/hr0av
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$2 for 5 PCBs Any Color https://jlcpcb.com In this video I’m doing some measurements on a dc-dc converter sent in by a viewer. It’s based on the TPS62840 which is an ultra low power step-down converter with some nice features.
→You can buy this module on Tindie http://voltlog.com/y/yhg8r
TPS62840 Datasheet http://voltlog.com/y/t0sm6
olmBoard GitHub http://voltlog.com/y/jc1dg
Joulescope http://voltlog.com/y/8v0mu
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