After playing with a few bits of hardware recently I go the crazy idea to try and make a skycam-like rig. I have no particular need for such a device, I've just always thought it was a cool piece of technology (and a really cool video angle). This is clearly not going to be professional level, and it may not even work, but that's not the point. I'm just trying to figure it out. So this is my first shot at it. There will be others in the future as I replace the crappiest parts and ideas with less crappy ones. I have no idea how long this will take, nor if it'll ever work, but this is a journey. Buckle up, we're going in! As the lads on Top Gear used to say "ambitious but rubbish". ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA https://lbry.tv/@pileofstuff ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj7OvBK2YDc

It's... the first mailbag Monday of December. There's mail (and beer) to open, so let's get at it! The links: M3 Brass Copper Metric Threaded Round Knurl Insert Embedded Nut OD 4 / 5mm https://ebay.to/2JvcFfj GX12-2/3/4/5/6Pin 12mm Male/Female Panel Metal Aviation Plug Socket Connector https://ebay.to/3mM5D3X 1 x Aluminum Screw Locking Carabiner Hook Clip Climbing Sport Keychains https://ebay.to/3oymx6V New NB1100 Burr Handle Deburring Blades Cutting Tools Hand Tools_hm https://ebay.to/2VFFxnx 150mm/6in LCD Digital Electronic Carbon Fiber Vernier Caliper Gauge Micrometer https://ebay.to/2JWUjDx ---- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA Some other links to products on e-bay may also be affiliate links https://lbry.tv/@pileofstuff ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ex0YiwsGUk

It's the last Mailbag Monday of 2019. But don't panic, the mail will continue to roll in come January (every second week just like every year!) What wonders await? The links: 6 Bit Multicolor LED Module Board DC 3-12V For Arduino DUE UNO MEGA2560 MEGA https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6-Bit-Multicolor-LED-Module-Board-DC-3-12V-For-Arduino-DUE-UNO-MEGA2560-MEGA-/382211820844 10PCS TIP122 TO-220 Transistor Complementary NPN 100V 5A NEW GOOD QUALITY T3 https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-TIP122-TO-220-Transistor-Complementary-NPN-100V-5A-NEW-GOOD-QUALITY-T3/351494039518 Arduino Display kit 6 bit Blue LED Module Board for UNO MEGA2560 AVR ARM FPGAhttps://www.ebay.ca/itm/Arduino-Display-kit-6-bit-Blue-LED-Module-Board-for-UNO-MEGA2560-AVR-ARM-FPGA/282716381764 DC12-24V ICL8038 DDS Signal Generator IC DIY Sine Square Triangle Wave ASS https://www.ebay.ca/itm/DC12-24V-ICL8038-DDS-Signal-Generator-IC-DIY-Sine-Square-Triangle-Wave-ASS/264028389567 5pcs Soldering Iron Station Replace Heating Element Ceramic Heater Core For 936 https://www.ebay.ca/itm/5pcs-Soldering-Iron-Station-Replace-Heating-Element-Ceramic-Heater-Core-For-936/192908442119 ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JUw7lv7xU4

Y'know those bug zappers that look like a tennis racquet? They may seem like a gimmick, but they're actually quite effective, and ours gets used regularly. Except it just stopped working. Time to see what's inside, and see if I can fix it. ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff My other tip jar (channel membership) : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiFz3gNKE3VysarZ7nmqIA/join Buy me a coffee (or a beer): https://ko-fi.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your purchases, feel free to use my affiliate links: Ebay: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA Banggood: http://pileofstuff.ca/r/9ajsf Some other links to products may be affiliate links https://odysee.com/@pileofstuff #ElectronicsCreators ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I did it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLJaZz6rfjU