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Should I start a video blog? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:12:42 pm
content: I can barely speak English and I don't know anything.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:27:29 pm
content: You'd make a good politician.

author: JeanF
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:41:11 pm
content: This is entirely dependant on the topic of the video blog you may start ; for example (my guess is) Dave can barely speak Arabic and doesn't know much about traditional cooking on Easter Island, that doesn't mean he can't host a good blog on another topic...

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 05:21:57 pm
content: Quote from: JeanF on April 16, 2014, 03:41:11 pmFock, you are telling me this NOW? I wasted time watching 600 episodes and there will be no Ester Island cooking at all? Fock, fock, fock.

author: 128er
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 05:24:37 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on April 16, 2014, 03:12:42 pmSounds entertaining

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 07:32:13 am
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on April 16, 2014, 03:12:42 pmThat sentence is better than most of the comments and email I getWho says there isn't a niche market for someone who doesn't know anything about electronics, but blogs about their journey learning it?Turn your lack of knowledge on a subject into an opportunity.

author: electrolux
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 11:09:58 am
content: Quote from: JeanF on April 16, 2014, 03:41:11 pmJust in case you didn't know I speak Arabic.

author: TheWelly888
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 12:30:37 pm
content: Think of your first video blog as the first step on a journey - you have no idea where it will lead you!But you do need some kind of theme; there was a bloke in his late 70s who started a video blog on getting older. Sadly he has recently died but he attracted a huge following in his last few years.Have a look around different blogs and analyse what you like and dislike about them then copy the likes and avoid the dislikes.Good luck!

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 12:31:44 pm
content: I assumed that the OP was making a humorous ironic statement on the proliferation of video blogs with little worthwhile content, or perhaps having a mild dig at the sort of posts where people ask "should I do X?" whilst giving no background information at all.On the other hand, perhaps it was a serious question.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 12:56:30 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 17, 2014, 11:30:32 amThere are countless gun channels like this one, mostly Yanks of course.Did you think they'd get any less views when they have a hot chick shooting a gun?
Rigol Power Buttons - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Terabyte2007
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 12:30:56 pm
content: This morning sitting in my lab I was thinking (That could be dangerous), on all my Rigol instruments, how cool would it be to sync the glowing power button soft keys so they were in tandem!

author: TheWelly888
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2014, 12:37:16 pm
content: Ugh! I hate the creepy way the Rigol button pulses - it makes me think of some alien monster!
Art of Electronics 3rd Edition update - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: scrlk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:07:51 pm
content: Hi guys,Emailed Winfield Hill last month, he said that we could see the 3rd ed. hopefully by the end of the year - a revised timeframe from 'late spring/early summer 2014'. I guess the editing phase of such a large book does take time - and I guess a few more months won't hurt!

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:40:07 pm
content: Apparently, searching these forums for an ongoing thread related to the same information takes even longer...

author: nerdyHippy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:47:51 pm
content: Since it only took ~10 years (maybe more?) to go from "it's coming out next year" to "it's coming out at the end of the year" it should be released within a decade or so now!

author: StevenB
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 04:12:51 pm
content: I'll file this away under "I'll believe it when I see it".
Starting my own video blog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: schapiro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 01:19:34 am
content: Hey Guys,I've been building electronics and robotics projects as a hobby for a while now, and I lucked out and actually make a living doing it. I use to make short videos just showing off the little things i build, but after watching the EEVblog for about 2 years now, i am inspired to make some more in-depth videos.I started a new channel on youtube called SchapiroBotics. So far i've posted two videos. The first is a more in-depth look at an LED maze game i built years ago, and the second in a walkthrough on how to start programming avr microcontrollers using a mac.Thanks Dave for the inspiration, and doing what you do. I hope some of you can find my videos useful as well. The links below are for my youtube channel, and my website.www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ei43n9SfQQpvnDD3itlFQwww.schapirobotics.com

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 01:25:35 am
content: Sweet, keep it upWould be cool to see some of your work stuff if possible.

author: schapiro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 01:40:36 am
content: thanks!if you check out the link below, it there are brief summaries of the projects i'm worked on while at Carnegie Mellon. Next time you make it to the states, if you find yourself in pittsburgh, i would love to give you a tour of the world leader in robotics.http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/schapiro/cmu.htmlI hope to cover more of my work in depth. I have a feeling, many people would love to learn the insides of the electric cars i've built.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 01:44:15 am
content: Quote from: schapiro on April 16, 2014, 01:40:36 amJust maybeYou could make a full time channel out of DIY electric car videos I'm sure.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 02:43:28 am
content: Even a cheap $5 clip-on "computer mic" would improve your audio 1000%Looking forward to your posts.

author: schapiro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2014, 03:02:18 am
content: thanks for the feedback. I recently acquired a "go mic" to plug into my computer. I used for the first time in the "programming an avr on a mac" video. Hopefully that sounds reasonable. But yeah, I've been meaning to get a clip on mic as well.
Some funny ideas for that thing? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: 128er
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2014, 11:17:27 pm
content: Today i got this Bose marketing thing, with some interesting device. The build is high quality. It only needs a Display. Inside there is an Roku HD600 controller unit for digital signs. On the top is a big speaker. There is one basic-file on the CF-Card with the firmwareSpontaneously, I have no good idea what i should do with it. Could be a funny project.Did you?http://www.brightsign.biz/documents/HD600HardwareGuidev2.pdfhttp://www.brightsign.biz/documents/HD600HD2000UserGuide.pdf

author: fluxcapacitor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2014, 01:28:15 am
content: a quick google earch found a roku forum for them.I dont know if youll find any hacks for it there but you should be able to get firmware for it and maybe a few ideas.http://forums.roku.com/viewforum.php?f=19&sid=3b6e9cb186e8252f74a9084f9deb2412
Easy lightweight Android C compiler - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2014, 07:55:24 am
content: My TI-74 died, so I need a new programmable device.Why not my Samsung smartphone?I looked at the Java courses on Youtube, ok, why not, butI want to program on my device itself.Really basic stuff, basic input, print and calc, no need to have web2.0 buttons and so on.I tried-CppDroid (Anton Smirnov): the publicity immediately makes programming impossible.-C Online compiler (Motion Apps): scanf variable input does work only 1 time in a program-Ccompiler (Sutheesh Sukumaran): Unfortunately, Ccompiler has stoppedSome must have forgotten that open/import/save text file could be easy too.Anyone got experience with a lightweight mature app, free for some weeks to try?

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2014, 08:04:18 am
content: A bunch of scripting languages are available through sl4a -https://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/. Not sure how low level you can go, I've used the Python, start a server, take a snapshot, dial a number, that kind of stuff. The voice synthesizer is accessible too.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2014, 09:26:55 am
content: According to some info I found, you should be able to usetccon an Android device. If you have root and a terminal emulator installed, you'll also get the usual text editor and *nix utilities too.
Does this forum have an 'Unread Replies' feature? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 03:08:49 am
content: Forget it, found it. "Show new replies to your posts."Side note, does this Forum have a way to delete your own threads?

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 04:35:27 am
content: You can't delete your own threads, report a post in the thread to a moderator asking them to remove the thread..

author: JoeN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 04:49:28 am
content: Quote from: GeoffS on April 12, 2014, 04:35:27 amForget that noise. How can I delete someone else's threads?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 12:29:50 pm
content: Same way, just the mods may decide to terminate your account instead if you ask for stupid things.
Cyclone ITA - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 12:01:25 am
content: OK - it's not EE, just hope all eevblog members in Nth Queensland get through this OK over the next few days.http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

author: SPRX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 01:36:42 am
content: Yes it is pretty intensed and category high 5 now. It is forecasted to be less intensified shortly after landfall.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 12:21:00 pm
content: I left work at the normal time of 5 pm this afternoon and the roads in Cairns were deserted. It was eerie. People seem to be more concerned about this one than Yasi.
How to Calculate Attenuation Needed - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kolbep
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 09:22:22 pm
content: Hi All,Let me chuck some dB stuff at you, and lets see what we can handle.At a production for a High School, I am going to be Videoing, I normally grab my sound direct from the desk using a Zoom H1.For the past 2 years I have done this for the school, I have had a hikkup with my soundThe 1st year, I had medium distortion (2 x Mono Jacks -> 1 x Mini JACK Cables from the rec out on the desk to the H1).The 2nd year, I made up a cable that had 2 Attenuators in it (one for each channel), but I think I lowered the signal too low, because I was getting digital ticking sounds (probably from the desks internal digital fx module/usb module/etc)The main problem with the Zoom H1 is that it uses digital attenuation, so by the time you have controlled the level with the level selection, it is too late, the Line Level signal coming into the Audio chip is TOO HOT.So what I was thinking, is attenuating exactly to match the Maximum Output of the Desk, with the Maximum Level into the Zoom H1's Chip.The Desk is a ZED22FX, and the specs for the REC Out are :Rec Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.I have checked the datasheet for the chip in the Zoom H1, (http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tlv320aic3101.pdf), and it givesAUDIO ADCInput signal level Single-ended 0.707 VRMSSo I plug those valies into a calculatorhttp://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-db-volt.htmand it says 21dBu = 8.691117573 volts (RMS)So, if that is the case, and I want to attenuate the signal so that even if the mixer is pushing out just below clipping, I will not distort on the Zoom H1, then I need to attenuate by 12.2929 Times.Now I am getting lost (never really did pay attention to dB's in Technika Electrica class in high school [And that was 14 years ago!!!]Am I working this out right, or has my train climbed off the track, and fallen down a cliff already (by the way, I know somebody that used to work for the Bloutrein in Johannesburg, and if you said something was a train wreck, he pounced on you)Ok, now the next part, if my attenuators look like this (YAAY ASCII ART)-----------------/\/\/ R1 /\/\---------------------------|2.2uF|-----------|\/\R2/\|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Then what should the ideal values for R1 and R2 be.Thanks for all the assistance. I can never really figure out this db stuff
I Toured Tek-Keithley Today... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TankaaKumawani
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 07:58:07 pm
content: ...and it was great, I'm going to be starting an applications engineering co-op there at the end of May, but I feel really ashamed about my personal lab. Okay, make that lab equipment, because I have no dedicated workspace set up. As I mentioned in my introduction, I have either legacy hardware or competitors' products...but it was the best I could feasibly buy. It's not as if it's crap equipment, but...I feel like a little kid next to these folks with their shiny products and impressive personal labs and business workspaces.Should I scramble and upgrade, or should I accept that for what I'm doing at home (barely anything at all), my personal gear is more than sufficient?

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 08:18:30 pm
content: Why should you feel embarrassed? You have to start somewhere. If you're nice to the right people you might get early Engineering Prototypes

author: TankaaKumawani
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 09:01:59 pm
content: Mom said the same thing. It's not as if I'm using "Wan Hung Lao" gear or the crusty museum pieces at Makers' Alliance, so I shouldn't complain about having solid gear. (A better portable DMM might be good, *that* is decidedly worth spending a hectodollar or two on.)
Trackpad scroll oddity - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 10:32:01 pm
content: Strange, I notice just today, on my laptop, that Chrome seems to be losing focus. On closer inspection, it's fine (responds to navigation keys, forms remain active) until I use the scrollwheel section on my track pad (which is the kind that changes the cursor to show you're scrolling). After the scroll operation, the window itself remains in focus, but no keys respond (no combination of TAB with SHIFT or CTRL, or CTRL+W, or anything else at all). I can restore focus by clicking on the page, or ALT+TAB out and back.Anyone else experience this? Is it Chrome? (Only seems to affect Chrome.) Windows? Trackpad drivers? (The latter seems likely, as everyone seems to have their own damn way of doing it... some actually grab the scroll bar with the cursor, others simulate MWHEELUP/DN inputs, etc. But my drivers haven't suddenly changed, either.)Tim

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 10:27:52 am
content: Pretty much all the laptops I've worked with used Synaptics touchpads with more or less (often not at all) customized Synaptics drivers. You could try the latest generic touchpad software from their website. But what I would take a closer look at is the vendor-supplied software which deals with with additional laptop keyboard functionality (hotkeys, etc.). I once had a problem with my company Dell where the currently active window kept losing focus. It turned out the culprit was the piece of software responsible for controlling the keyboard backlight. Each time the baclkight was timing out, it was stealing focus from the currently active window.

author: Rigby
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 12:53:21 pm
content: Ah hey there, uh, Normy. What you're seeing there is what we in the postal service call "umbra in machina" or a, uh, "ghost in the machine" there. Sometimes you can put the mail in the box and it turns out that it was your neighbor's mail. Sometimes it falls right through into the wall where it is lost forever. Who's to say? Let's have a beer.
silly photo - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 04:36:03 pm
content: I was in a creative mood, one day, and the idea came to me to rebuild stonehenge but with some common stuff I had on hand.thus, we get "shunt henge":I tried to make it match the real stonehenge, based on the photos I could grab online.just some photo/geek fun ...

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 05:46:56 pm
content: That makes a nice, nerdy background

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:01:43 pm
content: Cool! :

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:07:47 pm
content: the real one, for comparison:

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:10:25 pm
content: ok, one more silly one:some strange old variable caps that I found in a junk box. one of them looked a bit like a fire hydrant, and so ...."doggie DON'T!"

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:11:22 pm
content: +1 for nerd henge. I couldn't resist, downloaded it for wallpaper on one of my computers.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:33:22 pm
content: I guess you must like this one too then:

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 06:40:28 pm
content: haha, yes, pretty funny and creative.as they say, NSFW but who cares

author: CaptnYellowShirt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 07:42:02 pm
content: Quote from: PA0PBZ on April 10, 2014, 06:33:22 pmPaging Dr. Freud...

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 11:09:21 pm
content: Oh yeah, mike's electric stuff naughty components, classic!
Don't take my Tektronix manuals - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 12:50:54 am
content: My attack cat will get you if you try to take one of them!In my continuing effort to clean up my basement/garage, I purchased a cabinet, and put my Tektronix manuals in it. I also have some old newspapers to use for messy jobs, painting, etc. For some reason, my cat decided it would be a good place to sleep.Above her head, on the shelves, are several Fluke meters, of course.

author: steve30
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 07:03:21 am
content: Aww.Does the cat like scopes?

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 08:41:17 am
content: If that cat is a cat, it should love scopes, and the older the better I should think!Tim

author: electronics man
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 01:13:51 pm
content: cats love electronics, they also love paper, so tek manuals are a cats dreem

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 01:51:31 pm
content: I guess you could say those manuals are getting acatscan.YEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!

author: GK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 01:53:19 pm
content: This looks like one of the neighborhood bastards that keeps visiting my backyard, to harass my aviary birds and poop in my veggie patch. The last straw came when I caught it trying to stalk one of my chickens let out of the coop. Now whenever outside I keep my garden hose trigger squirter primed on the jet setting just in case. She was so consumed in stalking out the chook from beneath the foliage and prepping her hind legs for the pounce that she didn't even notice me creeping up behind the bush. Got her with the water jet right up the bung hole from 2 meters. Gee did that cat move!

author: Len
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 05:49:16 pm
content: Quote from: Excavatoree on April 08, 2014, 12:50:54 amI bet she'd let the whole lot go for the price of a tummy rub.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 06:47:47 pm
content: At least it is not the neighbours cat. Found it on sunday cowering in a corner scared stiff. Fell 2 storeys from the window, and as it is a house cat and has never been outside it was petrified, along with having a few scrapes and such from the landing. Took it back to them, and it was fine after a few minutes with familiar people and places.Not as bad as Tiddles, who took a 7 floor trip and landed in front of me. He broke a leg, and was walking in a cast for weeks.
Circuit specialists Hotgun2  experience ?  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: manzini
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2014, 10:56:17 pm
content: After reading threads like "Hot Air station advise" "deadly wiring fault" and for practical reasons: rare use not intensive for smd/smt maybe any bga rework, and because I have already I have already too many things with bench form factor on my desk, with space exhausted. Then I have discarded most simple or dual hot air stations.But I still have interest in a cheap with no dangerous defects. I have seen C.S. hotgun2.Anyone have experience with this unit?Thanks

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 12:20:04 am
content: Just can say that this type of hot air is the worst.

author: manzini
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 12:32:00 am
content: oh! I must return to dizzy between Atten / wep / yihuas 8xx

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2014, 01:25:47 am
content: Probably better off getting a used station from a known quality manufacturer on eBay (probably need to be patient, but they do come up).
Some time wasting fun, astronomy style - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 04:15:20 am
content: http://www.stefanom.org/spc/#

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2014, 04:57:52 am
content: Worse than 2048. I suck at this.
Taptalk problem - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SoundSponge
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 11:49:48 am
content: Hi,i have connection problem with taptalk on my galaxy s3.Message:"this community is not available on taptalk"Help?Thank you so muchSoundsponge

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 03:35:56 pm
content: I believe the eevblog forum software has to support tapatalk. Apparently it doesn't (I get the same error). However, the site does present a mobile friendly UI when browsed from a cell phone.

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 08:03:41 pm
content: I see and browse the forum from tapatalk, so the forum supports tapatalk.The only issue I'm encountering in these days is that I cannot see any unread posts.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 08:14:29 pm
content: Quote from: Legion on March 28, 2014, 03:35:56 pmSame problem here. I get a server 404 error. Used to work well until a few weeks ago. There is another thread about it.

author: SoundSponge
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2014, 01:39:44 am
content: Quote from: zapta on March 28, 2014, 08:14:29 pmOps.. I don't see other thread. Can you post the link?Thank you

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 30, 2014, 03:04:05 am
content: Quote from: SoundSponge on March 30, 2014, 01:39:44 amhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/eevblog-disappeared-from-tapatalk/No word from Dave since March 11th.

author: SoundSponge
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2014, 04:05:57 pm
content: News?

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2014, 06:02:16 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on April 07, 2014, 08:50:28 amYou can silence those pretty easily. My forum reading has gone way down without tapatalk. I don't have a pc right now, so it was BY FAR the easiest way to read the forum.
Alibaba picture, trying to sell microphone stand... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ErikTheNorwegian
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 08:34:25 pm
content: First rule when trying to sell on eBay and aliexpress.. a good photo sell better than 1000 Words...First, find a nice neutral background, with a clean floor, and good lighting, so the item you sell really stand out!And not trying to put anything like letters over the item in pink to further obscure the picture. Because someone could, good forbid, steal the picture and use it without permission, and then you lose out on your hard work of making good promo material.Butt not all ageres...http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Promotion-NB-200-factory-floor-exclusively-available-microphone-stand-microphone-stand-microphone-stand-clip-sliver-gift/1373060230.html?s=p

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 08:56:34 pm
content: Awesome.

author: Zbig
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 09:36:13 pm
content: Meh, nothing beats this guy who was selling a kettle (authentic photo from an auction listing):

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2014, 11:36:05 am
content: Microphone stand at least he makes it himself in the garage.Second one! Does the kettle make everything look small or is it just small to begin with.
The Unilateral Phase Detractor controversy - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 01:04:49 am
content: A true free power design cover up. The government doesn't want us to know!!FYI: This is what engineers sound like to a layman.

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 04:09:06 am
content: Ignore me...I'm trying to figure out how to embed Youtube..

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 04:20:19 am
content: change https to http, like this:

author: nitro2k01
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 05:01:40 pm
content: Just wait until the ACTUAL free energy conspiracy nuts pick up on the story.

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2014, 05:24:25 pm
content: Quote from: IanB on March 26, 2014, 04:20:19 amBrilliant! Thanks for helping me out.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 06:22:20 am
content: Very funny. What is that video? Is that mumbo jumbo something real?

author: HP-ILnerd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 08:45:36 am
content: It's a classic bit of purest technobabble, with quite a few variants.Here's the Original:Funny variant with both guys, including a hilarious bit on how to service it:

author: komet
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 09:11:01 am
content: Quote from: zapta on March 28, 2014, 06:22:20 amNo, of course not. Everyone knows that you can't prevent side fumbling with an even number of marzel vanes.

author: VK5RC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 09:29:48 am
content: I loved the bit " if it is below 10RGs you will requested to perform a series of tests that will raise the billable hours for the service department but will serve no other purpose", about 3;15I think those guys have serviced my turboencabulator!

author: Seg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 09:50:56 am
content: It's a very, very old joke:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboencabulator

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 09:51:08 am
content: Thanks for posting that, I needed a good giggleWhat I'd like to see now is a transcript of all the terms used, they would be handy at work

author: dexters_lab
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 28, 2014, 12:09:37 pm
content: brilliant!we should get dave to do a blog on the workings of an Interocitor or his fabled Flux Gate Capacitor

author: VK5RC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2014, 10:40:38 am
content: Reminded me of another great commentary on the Great Aussie Sport of Farnarkling.
Underwater locator beacon 37.5 Khz - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 11:32:51 pm
content: Hello Dave,You told us that you got some experience with transmission under water.With the missing aircraft 370, we get on a daily base information in the media.Maybe you could make a video about this technologyStefan

author: gxti
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 11:42:23 pm
content: Mike tore down a Flight Data Recorder a while back, including testing the locator beacon underwater:
Advice for PC USB Pattern Generator Logic Analyzer - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: member_xyz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 08:21:32 am
content: Hi everyone,First post from me, although have been following Dave and reading the forum for a while.Lots of great discussions and advice on the forum that I have really appreciated.Anyway, I am looking for a PC USB based Logic Pattern Generator and preferably an integrated Logic analyzer. Minimum 16 channels but 32 would be ideal , about 100MHZ . Would be nice to have variable or fixed voltage outputs 3.3v, 5v, 12v for pattern generator and fairly wide input voltage range for Analyzer.Would like reasonably good intuitive software that is reasonably well supported with libraries for standard serial communication protocols etc.At this stage I am budgeting up to about $1k but may go higher.Main application is in the area semi professional micro-controller based development work.Would really appreciate advice and comments from people that have more knowledge and experience with this type of product.Cheers John.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 12:06:57 pm
content: Logic analyses :SalaeChronovuUsbeePattern generationUsbee ..I have two usbee and the chronovu.Afaik the USBee is the only one capable of generating ....

author: Electro Fan
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2014, 09:45:00 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on April 17, 2012, 12:06:57 pmHi free_electron,Just checking to see if you are still using the USBee Generator and if you have any overall comments on it? I'd just like to create some pulses that would then be decoded as ASCII bits on my scope. Seems like the ability to set frequencies (or periods) and HI / LOW patterns is pretty flexible but maybe the pulse amplitude (voltage) is fixed (not variable). Not sure if this is correct or if a fixed amplitude is a significant limitation. Thanks, EF
New Atomic Clock Standard - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2014, 09:08:26 pm
content: http://www.pddnet.com/news/2014/04/nist-launches-new-atomic-clockI need one of this to attach to my equipment

author: CaptnYellowShirt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2014, 10:14:42 pm
content: I remember reading that when they moved NIST-F1 from the basement to the 3rd floor (?) it had to go though a long recalibration process because of the change in gravity field over the 20 feet.Which made me think... why put it on the 3rd floor then?
eBay and spelling/grammar check fail - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: plug
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 04, 2014, 12:27:17 pm
content: I had to share this one, I almost fell out of my chair at work when I saw that someone here had ordered a floppy dick controller IC chip. It should have been a floppy disc controller.http://www.ebay.com/itm/131139859074?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Whats with the high number of eBay scams?? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2014, 12:30:45 am
content: I was just looking at eBay, having saved a search for hakko soldering irons. I sawthis 888Dposted there, for $30, a very, very low price (1/3 retail)... Pretty much guaranteed to be a scam. Turns out the listing was copied from a genuine seller, and the guy who posted it has no feedback and is a new member.A couple weeks ago, I saw nearly the exact same thing for a DER EE 5000 LCR meter... And I've seen a couple of shady listings for SSDs as well... Now, previous to a couple months ago, it was very, very rare to see such an obviously shady listing, but now they seem to happen a lot moreSo, does this happen often for you guys? Do you think scammers are just getting smarter??

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2014, 05:58:44 am
content: Quote from: TheBorg on April 04, 2014, 12:30:45 amI have to disagree. These and other scams are very popular on eBay for years.QuoteYes, see above. The thing is, eBay does not really care. Being themselves, including their payment service, a semi-criminal organization, they don't have their heart at the right place. They have allowed that eBay became a breeding ground and training camp for the wanabee criminal. The future conman can try various scams on ebay without much risk. The worst that can happen to them is they lose their eBay account. Then they get a new one. If eBay doesn't give them a new one they buy a hacked one on the virtual black market.QuoteDon't fear the obvious scams. As you wrote, you just found a few. If you use eBay for some time it gets second nature to just ignore the obvious scams. Like walking over a cow paddock and instinctively avoiding the bullshit literally.Fear the non-obvious. Occasionally there can be a genius scammer, or one can get you if you happen to have your guard down for a moment. It is just a matter of time, and it is the cost of doing business on eBay to step into bullshit.
Spot the (old) Fluke - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kolbep
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 10:03:09 am
content: Hey, Heres one for you.It is called Spot the Fluke.Here is the collection of DMM's the local Pawn Broker is selling,as well as 2 x Hot Air and 1 x standalone Soldering Stations they are selling (One Day I will get me one of those hot air stations...)BTW, The fluke is about R700.00 2nd Hand

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 11:38:03 am
content: It looks like a Fluke 12B. I think I also spy a Gossen?

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 12:22:24 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on April 03, 2014, 11:38:03 amThe first meter I saw was the 12B. Then I looked to see if anyone had replied. Then I looked for the Gossen.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 12:52:35 pm
content: I see a $15 Centech/Harbor Freight current clamp.

author: han
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 12:58:25 pm
content: I have similar hot air station.Its have open loop controler, so you have to use external thermocouple to set the temperature.to tune the heater and air supply is a different kind of art...

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 01:30:02 pm
content: Middle of image, leads coming out of bottom. "Genuine Fluke Yellow"
Wire Wrap Board - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: VivaPenguinos
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 05:51:24 am
content: Hello,I'm working on a project that has outgrown from a large breadboard. I'm looking around for a prototype board for wire wrapping. Should I pick up a Prototype board similar tohttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VECTOR-ELECTRONICS-8016-Vectorboard-6-X-9-inches-NEW-Ships-free-in-USA-/200906557033?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec6f6c669or should I make one out of styrene? I have a CNC machine that can easily make the holes.Depending on the complexity I may plan on adding a back plane.VivaPenguinos

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 12:29:03 pm
content: If you're actually doing wirewap, why not look for a surplus wirewrap board?Something like ebay item 321373695908 although 121311893256 looks betterI suppose you could drill your own, but they're cheap enough to buy. If you're lucky you will find some that will fit into a card cage with edge connector patterns

author: VivaPenguinos
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 10, 2014, 04:40:57 pm
content: I already have the wire wrap connector from a surplus store. Eventually if the project get's advance I do want to have it rack mounted in a euro card form. But I can't justify those wire wrap board.
Contemporary Art THE TEST LAB Electronics Wall Drawing on Cardboard 24x12 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ErikTheNorwegian
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 08:44:30 am
content: What can i say... follow the link... strugling artist or wanabee engineer?Just a joke or a "scam".http://www.ebay.com/itm/Contemporary-Art-THE-TEST-LAB-Electronics-Wall-Drawing-on-Cardboard-24x12-/261404981160?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item3cdcf377a8The ebay add says:Contemporary art depicting a vintage test lab setup for electronics. Perfect for the wall of any electronics shop or office. The cardboard canvas expresses resourcefulness, utility and concern for the environment. The monochromatic theme depicts structure and ruggedness, while wavy lines accent this with the variability of electronics testing work. The lowercase "b" exemplifies the room for continual improvement in the electronics field.This is original artwork being sold to raise honest money for a new business. Thank you for your consideration

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 11:22:54 am
content: Damn that's funny!

author: steve30
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 12:31:47 pm
content: HeheI do actually quite like that drawing.
Logistics gone mad! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: johnnyfp
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 02:41:35 am
content: I order 7 processors from e14. Aus had 5 in stock and USA had the other 2.So I got my 5 from Aus in a small Jiffy bag, no issues there.Then a few days later I got the 2 extra from the states, They came in this!This weighs half a kilo! Logistics have gone mad! I live in NZ so it's not going to be cheap. The postage alone would have cost e14 $20+ the processors only cost me $7 each.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 02:57:40 am
content: When I read the title my first thought was element14.Yeah that is crazy what are they thinking. Haven't they got a pair of scissors.My element14 experience is different, I bought a few items from them, which originated from a few different locations also some went on backorder.Two days later after each of the 5 parcels arrived I was posted a separate invoice for that parcel, even though I paid only once for everything and paid one lot of postage.So for about $27 I ended up with 5 different parcels and 5 letters posted to me contained the part invoices. One was less than a dollar!?Anyway I cant complain as maybe I would have needed one of those parts in a hurry, but it does seem a bit wasteful.

author: GEuser
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 03:06:53 am
content: Well that is one way to get rid of unwanted box's AND make a few bucks on the side too!

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 03:35:51 am
content: Quote from: johnnyfp on April 03, 2014, 02:41:35 amhow much would it have cost them to reship if the items arrived doa?how much would it have cost them to reship if an item fell out of the box?how much would it have cost them to reship if the packager overlooked/dropped some small component?how much would it have cost them if you went with another supplier for your full size manufacturing order because they "couldnt even handle a prototype size order"?how much would it have cost them to dispose of the empty tray?how much would it have cost them in man hours to "minimize" the packaging?

author: johnnyfp
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 03:44:38 am
content: It didn't stop e14 AUS from repackaging.You would think that they have company wide processes?

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 09:23:48 am
content: We received a single 2W resistor the other day (from a B/O) and I think the invoice was about $0.50
Lightages: OK? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:22:13 pm
content: Wondering if you were affected by the recent earthquake?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:49:40 pm
content: Thanks for the concern.It was a bit scary here but I had no problems. I am approximately 500km from the epicenter but we had an interesting ride here. I expect there to be more big ones around here because there has been a strong one in the south and now one in the north. In between should have to do something now.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:52:13 pm
content: I'm glad you're OK.There's a big one due here in SoCal sometime and the prospect makes me really nervous...

author: Phaedrus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:56:26 pm
content: There's a lot of minor activity around the Brea/La Habra area. We had a couple 4.1-4.2s there when I was living there last year; and now the 5.1 last week. Hopefully whatever energy is in this system is getting release in the small quakes, and won't be released in one giant one.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 03, 2014, 05:48:36 am
content: Still feeling many aftershocks and there was another 7.4 mag earthquake tonight. This is going to make many people lose sleep! Still OK here though.
OFF TOPIC:gif images - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TVman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2014, 09:41:53 pm
content: Does anyone have any good GIF images?If you want more GIF's leave A comment and If you have some funny ones that you want to share,share it!And yes I know this is off topic so please no stupid comments about it being off topic,it's boring!Thanks!

author: 6E5
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2014, 10:35:34 pm
content: Reddit.comr/gifs

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2014, 11:02:31 pm
content: Quote from: TVman on April 01, 2014, 09:22:22 pmI'mshockedthat these two posts were made by the same person.

author: TVman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2014, 11:07:35 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on April 01, 2014, 11:02:31 pmwhat?

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 12:22:25 am
content: You seem to have a particular affinity for things that move.

author: Phaedrus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 12:41:27 am
content: http://imgur.com

author: TVman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 01:37:28 am
content: Quote from: c4757p on April 02, 2014, 12:22:25 amOh,really?

author: TVman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 09:29:40 pm
content: Here is another one....
Another Marketing Wank name change (Symmetricom -> MicroSemi) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Tex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:21:25 pm
content: After Dave's rant aboutAgilentchanging the Test and Measurements business name to... wait a sec had to go look it up again because it is so forgettable...Keysight; I thought I'd throw another name change into the ring.Symmetricoma well known name in precision time standards has changed their name toMicroSemi. What the? It clearly looks like they lifted the Microsoft logo and font and made a few tweaks to come up with their new brand campaign. (See Attachments)

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:45:14 pm
content: Quote from: Tex on April 02, 2014, 06:21:25 pmThey didn't just rename. Microsemi bought them, and integrated them into their company.Edit: BTW, Microsemi was founded in 1960, long before that Microsoft pest came into existence.

author: Tex
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 06:56:26 pm
content: Ah... I didn't do much research into the background. Just noticed the new logo when I was going shopping for some parts.Thanks for the correction. You have to admit the logos look very similar though. Given the timing, wonder if Microsoft lifted it MicroSemi?Quote from: Bored@Work on April 02, 2014, 06:45:14 pm

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2014, 07:15:37 pm
content: Quote from: Tex on April 02, 2014, 06:56:26 pmIt's a pretty obvious development from their previous logos, and would seem to be more the other way around.1987:Windows (1992):Combine them, with a simple color change, and wave the "window" in a different direction:This is Microsemi's mark as of 1983:And 2012: