Dave Jones on Russian Federal TV Channel - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: firehacker
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 07:37:11 pm
content: Today I saw Dave on TVA fragment episode #508 was used in the TV-show on russian fedaral channelTV-Center. Watch from 20:00 to 20:50.https://youtu.be/WisG2uU11H0They cut original soundtrack, but I recognized Dave's hands, blue anti-static mat and lab interior.Original video (Episode #508):https://youtu.be/PRf9JTg3QwABTW, they didn't make any reference to EEVBlog channel or made any mention of Dave Jones. A bet they haven't asked Dave for permission to use his video as well

author: mintsoft
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 10:13:18 pm
content: After accidentally watching the bit afterwards; I have to ask, what the hell IS that show !?

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 11:29:32 pm
content: The guy looks like Benny Hill. Tempting...

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2016, 11:40:07 pm
content: Google auto-translate leaves me no wiser - translation of what it was all about anyone ?

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 12:03:11 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on December 13, 2016, 11:40:07 pmIt would be freaking pain to watch it all. It short, it is some shitty talk show about customer rights, quality of stuff you can buy in the store. Every smartass talks what he knows about the batteries. They tested some batteries in toy train, RC cars, flashlight (different loads) recorded hours they last and decided the winner batteries (also calculating bang per buck).

author: mintsoft
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 12:13:21 am
content: Quote from: wraper on December 14, 2016, 12:03:11 amThanks! That makes some sense of it at least.Although, it sounds far more educational/useful than the shitty talk shows that we get in the UK!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 02:13:55 am
content: I had a bit of a closer look ... which is kinda fun when I don't know Russian ... but by observation and the use of the Google translate App, I was able to pick out the following:The topic was, obviously, batteries and there were 5 brands being assessed/discussed.Who was there...?Looking at the wide shot, there are the two main presenters to the right and a group of everyday people at the top of frame. To the left are 5 seats, one available for a representative of each of the 5 brands. (Notice Energizer and Duracell didn't have a rep there.) At the bottom, there is a group of 8 experts that include the department that covers the making of batteries, the department that covers the disposal of batteries, a battery chemist, some others with technical credentials and a lawyer for consumer protection.In front of the 'everyday people' there is an alcove and the guy sitting at right of camera is, I believe, the one responsible for taking a home video of the aftermath of a AA battery exploding in his home.In a separate area of the set is the 'testing' area where they had the RC cars running around - with two presenters (one is your 'Benny Hill' look alike).The discussions .... I wish I knew, but from some of the scenes and captions, as well as battery endurance, they were checking out drop tests and cell deformation to get more life - and the response from the panel of experts was pretty much - DON'T.Dave's appearance was nothing more than as a hand model - with no commentary. Oh well.I would have liked to have spent a bit more time with better details - but time is against me ... as well as a complete lack of Russian language skills.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 02:26:25 am
content: So finaly the Truth is uncovered. Dave is paid not by Big Batteries but by the Russian government.Obama shall order an investigation.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 06:20:15 am
content: Quote from: Bud on December 14, 2016, 02:26:25 amMy God I would have never guessed.

author: firehacker
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 07:10:07 am
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on December 13, 2016, 11:40:07 pmIt's a show that reviews various consumer products: food, clothes, detergents, drugs, furniture and so on. The name of this show isNatural Selection, it is a sort of wordplay (like they are selecting good products out of the majority of bad ones and they are doing it naturally i.e. no pre-paid reviews or hidden advertise).This particular episode is about AA batteries.Quote from: Brumby on December 14, 2016, 02:13:55 amYep. And the list of brand can be seen at 2:09.QuoteThey actually have two testing areas. One with experts testing batteries with cheapass MT830B multimeters. Another room is where so-called "folk's expertise" takes place. The men looking like Benny Hill is actually a special guest — they usually invite some actor or public person to present a "choice of people" or "folk's choice" category winner.QuoteAs for drop tests. One person (I believe it was a representative of a manufacturer not involved in this competition) talks about drop test, the other says it is basically a bullshit and depends just on the way you drop it. Then they show these cuts with Dave, first giving a simple explanation of a drop test physics. Then... this stupid short-circuit test with a paper-clip. Finally, at 20:40 when Dave measures voltage using his Fluke meter the narrator says: "Nevertheless, scientists (!) recommend to use special measurement instruments to determine for how long the particular battery would work".QuoteAt least he can be proud he was presented as a scientist!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 08:50:56 am
content: My 15 minutes of fame are clearly up, exit stage left.

author: jonovid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 10:30:08 am
content: the Russians get the blame for everything.wikileaks got its leaks from inside the US Pentagon,a US spook made a video about it.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 10:36:34 am
content: Cool! , did they find complete dinosaurs with the flesh on it in the Siberian permafrost that they now sell dino meat in cans ?

author: imidis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 09:55:01 pm
content: I have one thing to say