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Looking at a vintage Shure 55 microphone
Since I pulled out my vintage Shure 55 a few weeks ago for the microphone comparison, I thought I'd take a closer look at it.
The Shure 55 was one of the most iconic microphones ever designed. As they said in their advertising, it's been "photographed with the most celebrities of any microphone".
Or at least it was until their newer SM58 took over that honour.
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The Shure 55 was one of the most iconic microphones ever designed. As they said in their advertising, it's been "photographed with the most celebrities of any microphone".
Or at least it was until their newer SM58 took over that honour.
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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.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftnwL0RixeI
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Welcome back to the ever-popular Mailbag Monday.
Today, in addition to a few interesting and useful goodies from the slow boat, I have a couple of donations from some of my generous viewers.
Thanks Mark and Adam. Those are going to be interesting to play with in the future.
Here's the links:
2PCS I2C Wii WiiChuck Nunchuck Adapter shield Module Board for Arduino z3
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/sis.html?_nkw=2PCS+I2C+Wii+WiiChuck+Nunchuck+Adapter+Shield+Module+PCB+Board+For+Arduino
2X 3W G4 LED 24 SMD LED Spot Light Corn Bulb Lampe DC 12V Warm Cool White
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=2X+3W+G4+LED+24+SMD+LED+&_sacat=0
0.5A 1A 1.5A 2A 2.5A 3x10mm Glass Fuse Tube Axial Lead Wire Fast Blows Fuse 250V
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/0-5A-1A-1-5A-2A-2-5A-3x10mm-Glass-Fuse-Tube-Axial-Lead-Wire-Fast-Blows-Fuse-250V/132762723721
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Another bunch of mail that needs opening.
There's gotta be something fun in there.
Let's get at it!
I referenced a couple of older videos. Here they are:
USB charging cable test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsQNCVYYvM
Building the case for my "bench power supply": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avv7dsoVO9o
The actual power supply is one of these: https://www.ebay.ca/sch/sis.html?_nkw=B3603+LED+DC-DC+Digital+Control+Step+Down+Module+Power+Supply+Adjustable+Buck&_id=391047119166&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658
Here's the links to the stuff I opened in this video:
7pcs Mini 55 Points Breadboard Solderless Prototype + PCB Adapter Board ASS:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/7pcs-Mini-55-Points-Breadboard-Solderless-Prototype-PCB-Adapter-Board-ASS-/263458009294
(affiliate link) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575440997&campid=5338398311&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F7pcs-Mini-55-Points-Breadboard-Solderless-Prototype-PCB-Adapter-Board-ASS-%2F263458009294
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10Pcs Type A USB 4 pin Female Socket Adapter Connector Plastic shell cover ASS:
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10Pcs-Type-A-USB-4-pin-Female-Socket-Adapter-Connector-Plastic-shell-cover-ASS-/263452455907
(affiliate link) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575440997&campid=5338398311&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F10Pcs-Type-A-USB-4-pin-Female-Socket-Adapter-Connector-Plastic-shell-cover-ASS-%2F263452455907
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2/5/10 PCS Boost Buck DC adjustable step up down Converter XL6009 Module Voltage
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-5-10-PCS-Boost-Buck-DC-adjustable-step-up-down-Converter-XL6009-Module-Voltage-/182804193348
(affiliate link) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575440997&campid=5338398311&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F2-5-10-PCS-Boost-Buck-DC-adjustable-step-up-down-Converter-XL6009-Module-Voltage-%2F182804193348
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Anker [5-Pack] PowerLine Micro USB - Durable Charging Cable [1ft*2 + 3ft*2 + 6ft] for Samsung Nexus LG Android Smartphones etc
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Anker-5-Pack-PowerLine-Micro-USB-Durable-Charging-Cable-1ft-2-3ft-2-6ft-for-Samsung/32789301087.html
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10pcs One-Side Copper Clad 50x70x1.5mm Single PCB Board Glass Fiber
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/10pcs-One-Side-Copper-Clad-50x70x1-5mm-Single-PCB-Board-Glass-Fiber-/321369684676
(affiliate link) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575440997&campid=5338398311&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F10pcs-One-Side-Copper-Clad-50x70x1-5mm-Single-PCB-Board-Glass-Fiber-%2F321369684676
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1.0mm Touch Up Paint Micro Brush - 100 Brushes - Small Tip s - Micro Applicators
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-0mm-Touch-Up-Paint-Micro-Brush-100-Brushes-Small-
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My wife got me a beer fridge for Christmas this year, and as part of my "calibrating" the thermostat to the perfect temperature, I decided to build a temperature monitor for the fridge.
Of course there are other ways to do this, but I had the parts available, so why not?
Here's the DHT12 library I used:
https://github.com/xreef/DHT12_sensor_library
And here's a link to the ugly code I slapped together out of bits and pieces from some example code (don't laugh - I never claimed to have any skill at coding):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1O_R-GVidD63D0XHRlNCX1MecaWIl9H9l
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This is a quick diagnosis and repair (and curiosity teardown while I'm at it) of a flashing LED safety thing a friend-of-a-friend asked me to try and fix.
Turned out to be one of the most common types of failure and a very easy repair
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The work continues to get my long dormant layout back into proper operation.
This time the excitement of cleaning the track and locomotives.
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It's Monday, I've got mail and I've got a beer, so let's get into it!
The links:
MK8 Assembled Extruder Hot End kit for Ender 3 CR10 printer 1.75mm 0.4mm Nozzle aluminum heating block 3d printer accessories
http://pileofstuff.ca/r/f8wmy
1M 12V 30W/12V 40W 24V 30W/40W Ceramic Cartridge Heater 6*20mm For Mendel Reprap Extruder 3D Printer Parts Heating Tube
http://pileofstuff.ca/r/91099
100K Ohm NTC 3950 Thermistors Temperature Sensor With Cable Dupont Head For Reprap Mendel MK2A MK2B Heated Bed 3D Printers Parts
http://pileofstuff.ca/r/ncw0u
RGB LED Controller DC 12V 3Keys Mini LED Dimmer RGB 5050 2835 SMD Strip Light
http://pileofstuff.ca/r/ewx0h
50pcs PC817 PC817C EL817 Optocoupler SHARP DIP-4
http://pileofstuff.ca/r/slbsv
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A couple of weeks ago I got this cheap little USB rechargeable flashlight.
On my initial look a it, the charging didn't seem to be working.
Time to tear it apart and find out what's going on inside.
Here's where the flash light came from: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-USB-Rechargeable-LED-Light-Flashlight-Lamp-Pocket-Keychain-Torch-Waterproof/362625362910 (it was cheaper when I bought it, though...)
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I was curious about what's inside one of these 'lil suckers, so I decided to bring you along for the horror show of my first teardown video.
I don't think I'll make a habit of doing teardown videos, unless you guys actually find it worth your time to watch.
Let me know in the comments.
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Now that I have better lights above my workbench, I guess it's time to find a permanent way to power them.
This is me experimenting with a few options, and after some failures and some waffling back-n-forth, I finally settled on something that I probably should have just done in the first place.
Here's the video about making the lights: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=mSAFJlxWWmE
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