Have some eBay bucks to spend, looking for suggestions. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: alpher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 09:37:08 pm
content: So, taking advantage o some of eBay specials I managed to collect quite a few of their so called eBay bucksThey just send me a certificate and, it's almost $250(thatU$250, more than $300 our canadian rupies).Looking for suggestions, what do you guys think is worth buying these days?What's the best deal on eBay to be had for $250 bucks these days?Gotta spend it before August 2nd.Whaddya say?

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 09:54:55 pm
content: those cheap-o CNCs?

author: BillB
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 10:37:27 pm
content: Wow, that's a lot of eBay bux!

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 11:39:01 pm
content: I can post some junk.. er I mean cool stuff on ebay that you can buy from meOtherwise I'm not sure how anyone can answer this for you, what sort of stuff do you want?

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2018, 11:49:09 pm
content: If you don't already have one, a 3D printer? (Have to find a reputable seller, though.)

author: alpher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2018, 12:35:46 am
content: Quote from: NiHaoMike on July 03, 2018, 11:49:09 pmThat's interesting, any specific recommendation in this price range ?

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 05:03:53 pm
content: The Cetus is about the best 3D printer you can get in the low price range.Here a review from Marco Reps:It is missing some features, such as a heated bed, but that can be added if needed.

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 05:36:22 pm
content: It looks like that one has the X axis supported on only one end? Some other printers like the Ender 3 support the X axis on both ends, although only the higher end ones like the CR-10s and the Prusa MK3 (both way out of your budget) drive the Z axis on both ends.It's also interesting to note that the Ender 3 has gone to 24V even though that shouldn't be necessary for its small size. The CR-10 series (a much older design) is 12V and there are a lot of complaints that the heated bed takes a long time to warm up. Maybe that hints at an updated version of the CR-10 series that runs on 24V?

author: alpher
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 07:05:14 pm
content: Quote from: Doctorandus_P on July 06, 2018, 05:03:53 pmLooks very nice, unfortunately over the budgett by ~100 bucksI think I'll buy a nice android 1DIN touchscreen radio for my van, something like this:https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Quad-Core-Android-7-1-2GB-RAM-10-1-Single-1-DIN-Car-GPS-Navigation-Stereo-Radio/272974967009?hash=item3f8e9370e1:g:V-AAAOSwrFtaKmzkAnyone has an experience with these?

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 07:20:37 pm
content: Don't bother unless there's a decent XDA community for it.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 07:35:05 pm
content: It's a matter of personal preference of course but touchscreens are one of the things I loathe about many modern cars. You can't operate a touchscreen without taking your eyes off the road to look at it, and condensation in cold weather causes problems too. At least that's a DIN mount head unit though, with most cars these days the damn things are tightly integrated and it requires a lot of work to rip one out and replace it with something more sensible.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2018, 08:05:43 pm
content: Quote from: alpher on July 03, 2018, 09:37:08 pmIf it were me, I would get a never expire gift card to where I frequently shop from a reputable seller.