First look: Kaiweets KTI-W01 thermal camera : Using a Thermal Camera for electronics projectspileofstuff2024-06-21 | Kaiweets sent me their KTI-W01 thermal camera to take a look at, so let's see what it's all about.
They're calling it "The Best Budget Handheld Thermal Camera". And it is the best one I've tried out so far.
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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.Repairing a modified dollar store lightpileofstuff2024-10-18 | A year or so back, I made some modifications to a cheap dollar store light, and until recently it was working well. Until it didn't.
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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.Mailbag Monday 203pileofstuff2024-10-14 | Can you believe it, it's Monday already. That means it's tie to crack a beer and open the mail!
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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.Curiosity teardown: landscape lighting power supplypileofstuff2024-10-11 | I'm taking a look inside another curb find - this time it's a couple of landscape lighting power supplies. Before the cheap spike lights were available at dollar stores, path lighting was commonly cabled together and powered from a mains power suply.
These ones are 12 VAC and have a photocell as well as a few timing modes.
Let's take a look inside and sse if there is anything worth salvaging.
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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.First look: Elecrow Pi Terminalpileofstuff2024-10-04 | Elecrow sent me this interesting device for review. They call it "Pi Terminal-7” 1024*600 IPS HMI CM4 Panel All-In-One Module Raspberry Pi CM4 Industrial Computer With Rich Interfaces, 4G/LoRa/GPS/WiFi/BLE" But how I'd describe it is a 7 inch touch screen with integrated Raspberry Pi Compute module (CM4) and a lot of hardware ports broken out.
Their description leans on it's ability as a Node Red terminal, and while it does come with Node Red server pre-installed, it can be used for many other touch screen control panel type applications.
In the video I mentioned I wasn't getting a commission for this (and at the time that was true), but after I recorded the video, they offered me a commission link, so if you want to buy one and you don't mind me earning a small commission, here's that link: pileofstuff.ca/r/l080g Otherwise you can also choose to buy through the first link above. ----- My tip jar: patreon.com/pileofstuff
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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.Mailbag Monday202pileofstuff2024-09-30 | Welcome back to the ongoing saga of mailbag Monday.
This time more surprising that usual, as more stuff comes in from anonymous donors.
Links:
DC 3V 5V 6V 9V 12V Push-Pull Solenoid Through Type Electromagnet Stroke 4mm pileofstuff.ca/r/mgc6d
1PCS NEW Digispark Kickstarter Attiny85 USB Development Board for arduino pileofstuff.ca/r/uzw1l (search link)
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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.relaxing kit build: signal generatorpileofstuff2024-09-27 | This kit was among a bunch of donations to the channel recently. It calls itself a "DDS signal generator".
There's not a huge number of components, so I would call it relatively beginner friendly - but I still managed to make a rookie mistake.
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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.curiosity teardown: UV sterilization lightspileofstuff2024-09-20 | I picked up some interesting stuff on a recent free giveaway weekend. Let's take a look inside these UV sterilization lights
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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.Mailbag Monday 201pileofstuff2024-09-16 | Here we go again Mailbag Monday is back for another week.
A few things I've ordered, a few things people have sent in. Should be interesting!
Links:
1PCS New Solderless Breadboard 400 Point Tie Prototype Test Bread Board PCB pileofstuff.ca/r/viru4 (search link)
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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.A cheap stage lighting solution featuring the raspberry pi zeropileofstuff2024-09-13 | I was looking for an affordable way to convert Artnet to DMX for my cheap stage lights.
And I think I've found it, with the help of one of the cheapest single board computers - the Raspberry Pi Zero
Here's the resources I referenced to get this done:
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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.1970s era home automation. Who remembers X10?pileofstuff2024-09-06 | Who else is old enough to remember when X10 was the state of the art in home automation? I found this bag full of X10 modules at a garage sale and decided I needed to learn more about this old system
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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.Mailbag Monday 200 🍻 🎇pileofstuff2024-09-02 | Welcome to this special 200th mailbag monday. Today, all the packages are things that viewers have sent in, so it's all a complete surprise to me.
And here's the links (all search links) to most of it:
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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.relaxing kit build: logic probepileofstuff2024-08-30 | An anonymous supporter of the channel sent this logic probe kit in a few weeks ago. Its time to chill out and put it together.
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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.Curiosity teardown: Codaphone touch-tone coderpileofstuff2024-08-23 | today, I'm taking a look at a telephony device from about 40 years ago. One that has been rendered obsolete a long time ago.
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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.Mailbag Monday 199pileofstuff2024-08-19 | Grab yourself a drink and pull up a comfy chair. It's mailbag Monday time again
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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.Automated camera arm. 3rd time is the charm!pileofstuff2024-08-16 | Today I'm revisiting an old project for the 3rd (and hopefully final) time. This is my overhead camera mover arm thing.
By the end of this, I have a working and quite usable way to slowly and automatically move a small camera above my work bench. Hopefully this will help keep the videos more visually interesting, while reducing my distractions and allowing me to remain focused on the actual task on my work bench.
Here's the website for Silent Control Boards, if you are interested in learning more about the stepper motor controller I used: silentcontrolboards.com Thanks Ken for sending me this one to explore and experiment with.
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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.Kit build with cheap tools?pileofstuff2024-08-09 | Today I'm taking a crack at a simple kit with the sub-optimal tools that a beginner might have access to for only a few dollars (or might already have kicking around the place).
Obviously the preferred option is to use the best tools you can afford, but that's not always an option for everyone.
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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.Mailbag Monday 198pileofstuff2024-08-05 | It's that time again. Grab yourself a drink and join me for the opening of the mail.
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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.curiosity teardown: cellphone boosterpileofstuff2024-08-02 | These cell booster things have been a thorn in my side for much of my career.
Today, I'm tearing one apart to see what's inside it. And ranting about them *possibly* a bit too much...
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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.Making a simple parts storage rackpileofstuff2024-07-26 | Today, it's a simple shop infrastructure project.
I've been getting several parts assortments recently that all come in similar small divider boxes, and in the interest of not having the pile of them fall all over the floor, I'm making a storage rack for them.
The design was easy using the free tools at makercase.com
And then made a few modifications to the file using inkscape.org (free, open source and available for most operating systems)
And then I cut it all out using my Creality Falcon 2 laser
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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.Mailbag Monday 197pileofstuff2024-07-22 | It's that time again! What surprised are waiting in the mail today?
Links:
keypad repair KIT for IR remote controllers - 100pcs conductive pads ,1.5mm~10mm pileofstuff.ca/r/6d5og
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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.Curiosity teardown: solar bug light from the dollar storepileofstuff2024-07-19 | How good (or bad) can a $5 solar powered bug zapper from Dollarama be? There's only one way to find out...
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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.Cheap microphone preamp. Is it any good?pileofstuff2024-07-12 | I picked up a really cheap microphone pre-amp recently. Today, I'm going to test it out and see if it will help me with my ancient Shure microphone.
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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.Mailbag Monday 196pileofstuff2024-07-08 | It's mailbag time again. Grab yourself a drink and a comfy chair - let's get into it!
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Deburring Tool Kit, Debur Knife, Great Burr Remover Hand Tool with One Blade for Wood/Plastic/Aluminum/Copper and Steel pileofstuff.ca/r/6mlk6
1/2/4/8/10 Ohm 100W Watt Shell Power Aluminum Housed Case Wirewound Resistor pileofstuff.ca/r/0k48v
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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.first look: OWON SDS1202 Digital Oscilloscopepileofstuff2024-07-05 | Banggood sent me the OWON SDS1202 Digital Oscilloscope for evaluation. After spending some time with it, I think it will be a good replacement for my old Tektronics 'scope.
Bigger brighter screen, more functions, quiet fanless operation, and much smaller footprint on my work bench - all good things!
For more information, or to buy one: OWON SDS1202 Digital Oscilloscope at Banggood.com: pileofstuff.ca/r/ftt59
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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.relaxing kit build: Burglar alarm featuring 556 timerpileofstuff2024-06-28 | Today feels like a good day for a nice relaxing kit build. Today's kit is the "Burglar Alarm with Time Delay NE555 DIY soldering kit" from Universal Solder
It's a relatively straightforward cet of circuits that are a decent demonstration of a few circuit principles, and builds up into a nice little finished product.
For a better understanding of the oscillator part, here is the book that several generations of hobbyists learned from:
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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.Mailbag Monday 195pileofstuff2024-06-24 | Mailbag, mailbag, mailbag! Grab yourself a drink, it's time to open the mail.
Links:
LED Cob Meteor Shower Flowing Water Lamp DC 3V LED Filament Diodes 2200k Blue Red Green Parts Incandescent Light Accessories pileofstuff.ca/r/9zdjz
100x USB-C Female Plug Connector Repair Set - Type C Solder Replacement Kit pileofstuff.ca/r/51ckf
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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.Curiosity teardown: cheap robot vacuum cleanerpileofstuff2024-06-14 | Remember that cheap "robot" vacuum cleaner I got in the last mailbag? Y'know, the one that didn't actually work when I opened it?
Let's open it up, see if it's fixable, and find out if it sucks or not.
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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.Mailbag Monday 194pileofstuff2024-06-10 | Welcome back to the ongoing saga of Mailbag Monday This time I've got things that are interesting, horrible, erroneous and surprising.
Links:
Micro Solenoid Electromagnet for Miniature Digital Camera Shutter pileofstuff.ca/r/tprwr
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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.First Look: Creality Falcon2 Pro Laser Cutter/Engraverpileofstuff2024-06-07 | Creality sent me their new Falcon 2 Pro 40 watt laser cutter/engraver. This unit is an upgrade to the previous model in several ways.
If you are interested in learning more, or buying one use this discount code: FNPALL10
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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.building a simple electronic loadpileofstuff2024-05-31 | After testing a cheap power supply a few weeks ago, I decided I should have a basic electronic load if I'm going to test power supplies in teh future.
So I grabbed an assortment of components from my accumulation and threw this one together.
Obviously this would be more ideal if I designed it properly and used optimum parts, but it still works using whatever I had lying around.
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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.Mailbag Monday 193pileofstuff2024-05-27 | Mailbag time again!. Grab yourself a drink and let's see what showed up in the mail this week.
Links:
PD/QC Decoy Board Fast Charging Trigger Board Module USB Type-c High Speed Charger Power Delivery Boost Module Charger Parts pileofstuff.ca/r/giv9u
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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.Curiosity teardown: SlingBoxpileofstuff2024-05-24 | Anyone remember the Slingbox? It was a video streaming box that would let you stream any video source in your house to another location on the internet . It was intended to let you watch your hometown TV while you were travelling.
I say "was" because it relied on a cloud server that the manufacturer shut down, bricking the boxes that people had bought.
Anyway, I found this one on the curb, so let's tear it down and see what's inside.
There was a community project to resurrect these, but it needed some security credentials to be pulled from the Sling server, which is no longer online...
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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.I made my brothers game more annoying!pileofstuff2024-05-17 | My brother asked me to combine a couple of things to convert a kids game into a loud drinking game.
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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.Mailbag Monday 192pileofstuff2024-05-12 | Welcome back, my friends, to the series that never ends - It's Mailbag Monday!
More goodies for tinkering and experimenting. And another surprise from viewers like you.
Links:
GT2 2GT-K Idler Timing Drive Pulleys 16T 20T For 6mm Synchronous Belt Aluminium pileofstuff.ca/r/ch832
12V WS2811 White Running 5050 LED Pixel Strip Light Addressable 60LEDs/m pileofstuff.ca/r/6sy1h
12V WS2811 Addressable 5050 RGB LED Pixel Flexible Strip Light Dream Magic Color pileofstuff.ca/r/mu12n
90W USB PD Car Charger 3 Ports USB Type C Fast Charger Quick Charge 3.0 Car Phone Adapter For iPhone 15 14 Xiaomi Samsung Huawei pileofstuff.ca/r/ya2zg
Xlr Cable Male to Female High Quailty 3 Pin Audio Lines To Interconnection With Microphone Multimedia Sound Amp pileofstuff.ca/r/u4gyl
100 Cable Ties 150x12mm T-Buckle Strap Nylon Ring Strap Black Back-to-Back Data Cable Self-Adhesive Cable Management Ties pileofstuff.ca/r/4y4fc
4PCS MG996R 55g Metal Gear Torque Digital Servo 15KG for RC Helicopter Car Robot pileofstuff.ca/r/vui9m
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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.Calgary Maker Faire 2024pileofstuff2024-05-10 | I decided to check out the closest Maker Faire to me, which happened to be in Calgary. it's also the first event of this type I've attended.
Here's a montage tour of some of the things I saw.
I am especially impressed at how many STEM programs they have in the community, including multiple FIRST robotics groups at all age groups.
Here's a list of the groups who participated with displays and presentations: pileofstuff.ca/r/ukx0q
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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.Arduino relay board : beginner friendly kit buildpileofstuff2024-05-03 | This kit is a beginner friendly soldering project that can expand the capabilities of an Arduino Uno or Mega board to allow for controlling higher current (or voltage) loads.
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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.Mailbag Monday 191pileofstuff2024-04-29 | It's mailbag Monday again! My favourite day of the week.
More of the cheapest electronics related goodness i could find and a couple more surprise donations from viewers like you.
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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.Salvaging free parts from junkpileofstuff2024-04-26 | It is spring. Which means as the snow melts all kinds of junk shows itself in the mud.
Some of that junk is discarded electronics, so today I'm on a salvage mission to see if any of it can be harvested for re-use.
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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.Testing a cheap power supplypileofstuff2024-04-19 | This cheap Aliexpress 12 volt power supply showed up in the last mailbag, and I wanted to run it through its paces to see how bad (or good) it is.
I hope to push it harder in the future to see where it maxes out, but I've go t to wait for more power resistors to arrive first.
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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.Mailbag Monday 190pileofstuff2024-04-15 | All sorts of interesting things in the mail today. And another surprise from an anonymous donor!
Links:
VS1003B VS1053 MP3 Module Development Board Onboard recording function pileofstuff.ca/r/ybrsd
Ultra Thin LED Power Supply DC 12V 24V Lighting Transformers 100W 150W 200W AC180-260V Driver For LED Strip Lights pileofstuff.ca/r/edgu8
5/10Pcs Yellow Cleaning Sponge Cleaner for Enduring Electric Welding Soldering Iron 3.5cm*5cm https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC81RbL
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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.Whats inside a Hatchimals? Curiosity teardownpileofstuff2024-04-12 | This wee beasite showed up in a package that Carleton sent me.
I've never seen these things before, but it's a sort of "electronic pet", similar to a Furby or Tamagotchi.
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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.Easy kit build: touch switch with timerpileofstuff2024-04-05 | today I'm building another of the kits that Universal Solder sent me earlier this year.
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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.Mailbag Monday 189pileofstuff2024-04-01 | There's an interesting looking variety of packages in the mailbox today. Including a couple of unexpected donations! Grab yourself a drink and let's get into it.
fortwhyte.org is the beneficiary of the beer's fundraiser
50 PCS ESD Small 1.5" x 2.8"_4 x 7cm Anti Static Zipper Bags Electronic Packing pileofstuff.ca/r/p71xy
BTBcoin 19+1 20Pin 4 Port USB 3.0 HUB Front Panel Combo Bracket USB3.0 Hub Adapter for PC Desktop 3.5" FDD Floppy Disk Drive Bay pileofstuff.ca/r/8oypy
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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.LED safety triangle -repair/teardownpileofstuff2024-03-29 | 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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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.Road construction warning light (curiosity teardown)pileofstuff2024-03-22 | Last week Big Clive did a video on a road construction warning light, which reminded me that I have one of those as well - but a somewhat different style, and probably older.
Today, I'm taking a look inside to see how similar (or different) they are.
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.Mailbag Monday 188pileofstuff2024-03-18 | Happy Monday, it's tie to open the mail!
More things I thought was interesting during my late night ebay trolling, and a few unexpected things from you guys.
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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.ESD wrist strap testerpileofstuff2024-03-15 | This ESD wrist strap tester has been hanging on the wall of the shop at work fo many years, and recently it stopped working.
Which gives me the chance to bring it home and see what's inside!
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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.First look: DMX512 LED strip controllerpileofstuff2024-03-08 | Today I'm exploring the SP201 DMX512 to LED strip controller.
I wasn't able to find a lot of information about this thing online, and the "manual" that comes with it leaves a *lot* to be desired. Hopefully my explorations can be helpful to someone who gets their hands on one in the future.
It can control several types of addressable LEDs (including the common WS2812/2812 types) as well as acting as a 5 channel PWM dimmer for standard LEDs and stips.
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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.Mailbag Monday 187pileofstuff2024-03-04 | Mailbag Monday! My favourite day of the week. And this week there's a couple of things that I'm especially interested in. even more than usual.