Arduino Automated Product Tester - Power BLough-R tester
In this video we take a look at the automated tester I built for my Power BLough-Rs using an Arduino Nano. This is probably one of the most useful things I've made with an Arduino and has genuinely saved me hours already.
The Power BLough-R is a really simple way of solving the USB backfeed problem often seen when using Octoprint with your 3d printer. Check the Tindie page for more details.
(Just as BTW, This video is not sponsored, I have not received anything extra for making it or was a video ever discussed as part of the original deal )
Maker Cast is a new monthly live show featuring a bunch of YouTube makers. Join us as we talk about making stuff, new trends, and our latest projects.
The show is hosted on a different Maker’s channel each month.
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Previous Episodes:
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjUbKCHhzPExbaaFm7bhkFP-dv3nD02Y2
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Featured in this episode (alphabetical order):
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★ Arturo:
https://twitter.com/arturo182
https://hackaday.io/arturo182
https://www.tindie.com/stores/arturo182/
★ bitluni
https://youtube.com/bitlunislab
http://bitluni.net
https://twitter.com/bitluni
https://patreon.com/bitluni
https://www.tindie.com/stores/bitluni/
https://github.com/sponsors/bitluni
★ Brian Lough (me!)
https://youtube.com/brianlough
https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow
https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
★ Mayer Makes (Clem)
https://mayermakes.com/
https://Element14.com/presents
https://instagram.com/mayermakes/
https://twitter.com/mayermakes/
★ ProfSparkles (timonsku)
https://twitter.com/timonsku
https://www.youtube.com/ProfSparkles
https://hackaday.io/projects/hacker/10858
https://hackaday.io/professor
And maybe more?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic3hluuDPkg
The ESP8266 is by far my favorite board, but here are 5 quirks I came across while using it.
Bootloader Pin Table: https://zoetrope.io/tech-blog/esp8266-bootloader-modes-and-gpio-state-startup/
Useful Parts:
Aliexpress:
Wemos D1 Mini Clone* : http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/uzFUnIe
Basic Electronics Starter Kit* : http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Imm6euB
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTbDmzCLMBY
LED Matrix display, Failing Tetris blocks and a clock that automatically adjusts for DST, what's not to like!
In this video we take a look at building a WiFi Tetris clock, where the clock digits are drawn using falling tetris blocks. This project is being powered by Unexpected Maker's TinyPICO!
Check out the Crowd Supply campaign for the TinyPICO here: https://www.crowdsupply.com/unexpected-maker/tinypico
(End date is the 20th of June, I think)
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Featured Hardware:
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RGB LED Matrix 64 x 32 P3 (The one I'm using)
- Amazon.co.uk* https://amzn.to/2zLeqzl
- Amazon.com* - Sold out and equivalent has bad reviews
- Aliexpress* http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/EMvjy3z
TinyPICO: https://www.crowdsupply.com/unexpected-maker/tinypico
ESP32 Mini* (The generic ESP32 board I'm working on will be based on this): http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cozT6Vx6
5v 8A laptop style PSU
- Aliexpress* http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vzJ2rnE
- Amazon.co.uk* https://amzn.to/2JBauB2
- Amazon.com* https://amzn.to/2Jl93qL
TinyPICO Matrix Shield: https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/tinypico-matrix-shield/
D1 Mini Matrix Shield (Although not super useful for this project!): https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/d1-mini-matrix-shield/
Female-Female 20CM Dupont cable*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eu3j2j6
10pcs 2.1mm Adapters (both sockets and plugs)*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UbMvnmQ
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Code Links:
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WiFi Tetris Clock Sketch (also contains the wiring Diagrams): https://github.com/witnessmenow/WiFi-Tetris-Clock
Tetris Animation Library: https://github.com/toblum/TetrisAnimation
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3D printed parts:
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Modified P3 panel stands: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3663720
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My Other Platforms:
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Twitter (Most active): @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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Support the Channel:
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If you would like to support the channel, here are some ways you can.
1 - Like and comment on the videos - I really like hearing from you and apparently it helps!
2 - Share my videos - If you know somewhere that might be interested in my channel, please share it!
3 - "Ring that bell" - I know it's cheesy, but it really is the best way to get notified when I have new videos if you want to see them. Without it, it's up to YouTube to decide if it will surface one of my videos to you, whether your subscribed or not
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey2mjZ-UQNM
I am not able for the heat at the moment, and my kids have robbed the only fan we have, so whats a maker to do? Finally make use of some of the stuff he had been hoarding, that's what!
This was a really simple project , only took about 15 minutes (ignoring the 3d printing time) and was built using only things I already had.
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Links:
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PD Decoy Module: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000525077957.html
Smaller one without switch (based on same chip)* : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AUQIQC
XY-PDS100 (Anything to PD power source)*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9zdxyY
USB-C Power Meter*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98WoP2
Fan Shroud: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3631064/
Wire strippers (I genuinely love these)*:
UK: https://amzn.to/3iA1yiI
US: https://amzn.to/3iy2GDk
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My Discord:
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Come hang out and talk about this video or any project you are working on!
https://discord.gg/nnezpvq
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Github Sponsorship:
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I have set up a Github Sponsorship page, it's similar style thing to patreon. Github sponsorships help support videos like these plus the open source projects I create.
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow/
Some people have said they would prefer a once off way of supporting the channel, here is a Paypal link if you would prefer that!
https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt
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My Tindie Store:
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My tindie store is currently on vacation mode, it will re-open shortly.
https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
- UK : https://amzn.to/31bebXT
- US : https://amzn.to/2IlSLid
Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a second!
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam - I use one of these for my videos
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45HxoSYR4pE
In the first episode of the Pi2Work series of videos we will take a look at Pi-Hole. Pi-Hole blocks ads for all devices on your network.
https://pi-hole.net/
NOTE: You only need to update your routers DNS server or alternatively you can do the disable DHCP way, you don't need to do both!
Commands for installing Pi-Hole:
curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash
Headless setup video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOLnIrqmPQc
Site to test if Pi-Hole is working:
http://osxdaily.com/
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Hardware:
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Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Kit
- Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/2IPuKPp
- Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2KVwmYH
16GB Micro SD Card
- Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/2ISBXOE
- Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2IUPPs0
- Aliexpress* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/EMJYbub
MicroSD Card reader* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/NNBuNfQ
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Live Streams:
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I stream every Monday at 21:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:00 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/brianlough
(both times Dublin/London)
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rZhCLh3WyY
Here is 1 and a half postbags, cause one of them was bad...
Colin's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZm-Gp9v5KH98bQwkAxyF3w
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Rapid Fire Postbag Stuff:
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Small Tripod Screw* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/blKOq4Wk
Large Tripod Screw* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/kgI80Bm
GoPro 3-way pivot arm* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/clQ8IixO
MB102 Breadboard* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bI9uQAN2
10 PCs Soil Sensor - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10Pcs-lot-Soil-Hygrometer-Humidity-Detection-Module-Moisture-Water-Sensor-Soil-Moisture-for-arduino-DIY-KIT/32248791530.html
SMD CR2032 Battery Holders* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/t7feuD2
2.5 Phone Jacks* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c7v7eamG
GoPro Mini Tripod Screw Adapter* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bhcBeh20
Garbage* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cSp0dvpe
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Regular Postbag:
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Arcade Buttons (No Lights) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-pcs-factory-price-arcade-button-24mm-Round-Push-Button-Built-in-small-micro-switch-for/32789952463.html
Arade Buttons (5V LED) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/24mm-led-illuminated-5v-push-buttons-built-in-switch-for-arcade-joystick/32873966210.html
DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5mm* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/buWPMW8g
USB Switch - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-Electronics-Date-Converting-28cm-USB-Cable-Male-to-Female-Switch-ON-OFF-Cable-Toggle/32741404570.html
Red USB Testing board* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/7wQoogg
Tripod Nut - https://www.ebay.com/itm/122114524675
IR LEDs, good ones* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/s3yNpaC
TS100 Battery Cable* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/chaNpWOM
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Live Streams:
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I stream every Monday at 21:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:00 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/brianlough
(both times Dublin/London)
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPv4m1hiN0g
After several years of selling stuff on Tindie I have decided to wind down my hardware selling business to focus on making projects and videos.
Thank you for all who have supported me in the past!
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My Discord:
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Come hang out and talk about this video or any project you are working on!
https://discord.gg/nnezpvq
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Github Sponsorship:
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I have set up a Github Sponsorship page, it's similar style thing to patreon. Github sponsorships help support videos like these plus the open source projects I create.
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow/
Some people have said they would prefer a once off way of supporting the channel, here is a Paypal link if you would prefer that!
https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt
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My Tindie Store:
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https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
- UK : https://amzn.to/31bebXT
- US : https://amzn.to/2IlSLid
Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a second!
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam - I use one of these for my videos
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2qgSj0Ets
A simple setup guide for a headless setup that should work with all versions of the Raspberry PI.
A headless setup for a PI is setting it up without a graphical desktop interface, where you normally interact with it from a different computer. This is especially useful for applications that have their own web interfaces such as Octoprint or Node-Red.
Software:
Raspbian Lite: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
Etcher: https://etcher.io/
Putty: https://www.putty.org/
Hardware:
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Kit
- Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/2IPuKPp
- Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2KVwmYH
16GB Micro SD Card
- Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/2ISBXOE
- Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2IUPPs0
- Aliexpress* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/EMJYbub
MicroSD Card reader* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/NNBuNfQ
(Needed if You are using a PI Zero)
Micro USB Hub* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/BuJUrj2
Mini HDMI to HDMI Adapter* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/RVzNFaa
(Needed if you are using an older Pi that doesn't have built in WiFi)
USB WiFi Adapter* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/a6EiImm
Other Platforms:
Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Twtich: BrianLough - https://twitch.tv/brianlough
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
My Tools & Kit*:
Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptLuJjSLrY4
In this video we will take a look at my office that you would have seen on videos for the last 3.5 years!
I'm not very good at vlogging, sorry about the shaky camera work!
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My Discord:
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Come hang out and talk about this video or any project you are working on!
https://discord.gg/nnezpvq
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Github Sponsorship:
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I have set up a Github Sponsorship page, it's similar style thing to patreon, but Github are offering to match all sponsorships for the first year! (you sponsor $2, I receive $4)
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow/
Some people have said they would prefer a once off way of supporting the channel, here is a Paypal link if you would prefer that!
https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt
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My Tindie Store:
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I've started to sell stuff on Tindie, check it out!
https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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Support the Channel:
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If you would like to support the channel, here are some ways you can.
1 - Like and comment on the videos - I really like hearing from you and apparently it helps!
2 - Share my videos - If you know somewhere that might be interested in my channel, please share it!
3 - Affiliate links - Where I get a small percentage of the purchase price but doesn't cost you anything extra.
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
Amazon.de: https://amzn.to/2WMq7vF
Aliexpress: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/wdhojba
LCSC (where I buy most of my parts for Tindie stuff): https://lcsc.com/?promote=ODM5ZTB5NlkwNUN3bkNCZUtGb0ZlSWFKTGJIaTl3WThNWldwU0R6QndkZ3prNWdPemlTcG5XSi94U1Zpc0g5Y3MwYjFOUTNIZjJLbGhwWllsZ3N5QnR2WkZRdXMvdGVFcVhJWlJOdnNBV1U0RDZuY1M4TFlqZWNQYUo4RkN6VVJ2c0J4MTcvU3NEdw==
4 - My Amazon "store" - Really it's just a collection of stuff I use that I think are useful
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/brianlough
5 - Check out my Tindie Store
https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
- UK : https://amzn.to/31bebXT
- US : https://amzn.to/2IlSLid
Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a seco
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ganSOvSaEYs