Time to take a closer look at that cheap 3 port USB charger that I got in mailbag #57.
Several people in the comments pointed out that it is cheap and crappy - I kinda assumed that based on the price when I bought it, but you never know until you actually get your hands on it.
It's another mailbag full of electronic goodies from around the rules.
Including an impressive box of stuff from Another Maker.
The Links:
14/16/18/20/24/28/32/40 pin IC Test Universal ZIF Socket T RAS
https://ebay.to/3q0SbdZ
20x Original Deutsch DT Series 2 Way Plug Connector Kit DT06-2S, W2S, W6P, 0460
https://ebay.to/2Lq3a1q
500pcs SMD LED Kit 1206 0805 0603 Red Green Blue White Yellow 5 x 100pcs Pack
https://ebay.to/3rWQsrX
5PCS 2.54mm 40 Pin Male Single Row Pin Header Strip GOOD QUALITY
https://ebay.to/2JXamlq
Another Maker's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AnotherMaker
Here's his review of the Grove starter kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqcyiYEbXeg
And where he introduces the galvanometer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgw8eyXJh2o
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You might remember I got some replacement wireless charge adapters after the one on my kid's phone failed.
Let's see what's inside that old burned up one.
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What better thing to do on a cold autumn day than to curl up with a nice warm soldering iron.
Join me as I grab a random kit from my pile and do a nice leisurely kit build.
Today's randomly selected kit is a function generator - basically a test signal generator.
This kit only cost about $2.
No surprise I found it on e-bay (https://www.ebay.ca/itm/DC-12V-25V-ICL8038-DDS-Signal-Generator-Module-IC-DIY-Sine-Square-Triangle-Wave/322859593858)
That other less impressive signal generator was another kit build, which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvfvN-0VwEE
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Today I'm taking a look inside a '90s vintage Pentax camera flash.
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Mailbag Monday: (slightly) festive edition.
A few interesting things from far away, and another local beer!
The links:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DIY-Kits-HV-1-High-Voltage-Igniter-Kit-Arc-Ignition-Generator-Suit-DC-3-5V-3A/232527295559
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/5-10PCS-PBS-110-ON-OFF-Push-button-Red-Black-Blue-Mini-Lockless-Momentary-Switch/201873002563
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Multi-Meter-Universal-Multimeter-Digital-Test-Lead-Probe-Wire-Pen-Cable-KB/152498567255
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-1S-3A-Li-ion-Lithium-3-7V-18650-Battery-Charger-BMS-Protection-PCB-Board/322387245522
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-5A-1S-Li-ion-Lithium-3-7V-4-2V-18650-Battery-Input-Ouput-Protection-Board-PCB/322784943593
https://www.banggood.com/300Pcs-20Ma-F5-5MM-5Colors-Ultra-Bright-LED-Diode-p-969079.html?p=VN081842749242016046
https://www.banggood.com/Transparent-Acrylic-Shell-Box-For-Arduino-MEGA2560-R3-Module-Board-p-964013.html?p=VN081842749242016046
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Is it Monday already?
Well, I guess you know what that means!
This week's mailbag has a surprising variety of stuff that has been lost in the mail for months (at least I think that's where it was).
FYI, this is also the first video that I used my new free shop computer for (rather than the ancient laptop). The audio isn''t as great as I'd like on the screen capture segments this time. Sorry about that.
The links:
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=4W+USB+Mini+LED+Disco+Stage+Light+Party+Club+DJ+KTV+Magic+Lamp+Ball+For+Phone&_sacat=0
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/SMA-Antenna-NRF24L01-PA-LNA-Wireless-Transceiver-communication-module-2-4G-1100m-/112016249190
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/sis.html?_nkw=150W+8V-32V+to+9-46V+DC-DC+Boost+Converter+Step+Up+Voltage+Power+Supply+Module
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/MAX30100-Heart-Rate-Oximeter-Pulse-Sensor-Pulsesensor-Module-new-/311977444601
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2PCS-Socket-Adapter-Plate-Board-for-8-Pin-NRF24L01-Wireless-Transceive-Module-/181918803283
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I can open a beer and charge my phone at the same time!
Is this the ultimate combination device?
Or is it just silly?
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When I looked at that signal generator last week the only problem I had with it was the lack of case. So I'm gonna make my own.
This is a nice simple project that can be used as a case for any size of project or module. It doesn't need any exotic tools, so anyone should be able to give it a try.
Here's the first look at the signal generator from last week: https://youtu.be/jr7MHGhtlVE
SGP1002S Signal Generator: https://bit.ly/2Qi8k2g
Coupon: BG76227c
Wowstick Electric Screwdriver: https://bit.ly/3s2ck3T
Coupon code: BGad4fb9
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Continuing on with my December of kit builds.
This time it's a lower part count kit with a couple of logic gates, some push buttons and a buzzer. ut what does it do?
Here's the where I got this kit if you're interested in trying it out for yourself: http://pileofstuff.ca/r/hyrlo
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