The Official 2014 Christmas Pressies Thread - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2014, 02:45:05 pm
content: Guess what? It's Christmas time! In the festive spirit of receiving, post your electronics related pressies for 2014.I'll start the ball rolling with five Fluke 27/FM multimeters with accessories "my wife brought" for $100. No group shot yet as I'm cleaning them, but thanks to the US Army they are still in top condition with cal stickers. Essayons! Merry Christmas!

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2014, 04:33:17 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on December 24, 2014, 02:45:05 pmbrought??

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2014, 04:51:06 pm
content: Quote from: SteveyG on December 24, 2014, 04:33:17 pmHah yeah, She did both payeth and bringeth on this occasion.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2014, 04:55:40 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on December 24, 2014, 02:45:05 pmShow then hanging on the tree

author: magetoo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 07:56:48 am
content: Well, I bought some components from Tayda. Showed up much earlier than I'd expected, so I count that as a present from the postal services. :-)(LM13700 OTAs for playing with audio circuits, mini breadboards, audio connectors, pots, and a few other things)

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:20:48 am
content: My kids don't get home until tomorrow so I don't get to open my presents until the 26Hoping my wife actually got me some gear this year but I have to wait one more day.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:32:44 am
content: @ ShockYou lucky lucky man.Coffee machine for me for the long nights here and while I am a tablet for her to keep her amused.

author: PointyOintment
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 10:31:51 am
content: Another present from the postal services here. I received my Adafruit order two days before Christmas, when I ordered it about 2 weeks after their Christmas order-by date. I'm going to open it after all of the actual presents tomorrow—I doubt any of those are EE-related; my family would have no idea what to give me!

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 07:30:37 pm
content: It has been decided that no presents be opened until after we eat. That being said I know I'm getting a NetGear wireless AC router since I was told by my wife that her mom didn't know which one to get for me , so pick it out.

author: Syntax_Error
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:11:19 pm
content: Kids woke up at 6am this morning. They are happy with their gifts.I received my DS1054z from TEquipment two days ago, ahead of the anticipated shipping date. It's my first piece of "real" test equipment.

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:14:55 pm
content: I got a Casio EX-ZR1000, which is a digital compact that can film at 1000 fps in a strange resolution of 224x64, or 224x160 at 480 fps.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:32:27 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on December 25, 2014, 09:32:44 amNot sure if this is just "too much information" or a typo.Hope it's the latter.On a more serious note, I've a hot air station that's scheduled for delivery for Monday (Quick 861DW). I've also some funds for a parts order in the near future as well.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:42:41 pm
content: I got a tape measure and some screwdriver bits,Bought myself a bottle of Patrón,

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 09:57:04 pm
content: Quote from: nanofrog on December 25, 2014, 09:32:27 pmIt was a test to see now "hung over" you all are.Glad you spotted it, take it any way you like.The best chrissis pressie is the one you buy yourself....just don't let her know that.Mine was a Siglent SDM3055A bench meter for the company Demo unit..... shhh.......yeah right.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 10:10:31 pm
content: I guess santa missed my place...

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2014, 10:20:08 pm
content: New office chairBosch glue gunHakko solder reel holderQI wireless charging pad for my phoneScales (i asked for some so i could weigh model aircraft without having to steal the kitchen ones)oh, plus some extra large towels for the bathroom which i didn't bother to put in the picture.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 02:19:19 am
content: Quote from: tautech on December 25, 2014, 09:57:04 pmWell, I did get a bottle of single malt scotch I've yet to open...Quote from: tautech on December 25, 2014, 09:57:04 pm+1

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 02:23:05 am
content: Quote from: RobertoLG on December 25, 2014, 10:10:31 pmIsSWMBOSanta upset with you this year?

author: vargoal
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 04:50:51 am
content: I got a Rigol DS1102E oscilloscope and a Mastech MS8268 multimeter. I am a senior in high school getting ready for college and this should help me build and test my own electronics projects. I know the multimeter is not top notch but it's good enough for my needs. If anyone has used the rigol DS1102E before any user feedback or advice would be appreciated, Happy Holidays EEVBlog Community.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 04:57:56 am
content: Quote from: vargoal on December 26, 2014, 04:50:51 amWhy not a DS1054Z instead of the 1102E?

author: vargoal
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 05:29:22 am
content: Quote from: nanofrog on December 26, 2014, 04:57:56 amMy dad got it for me, I didn't choose it but it will serve my needs and it's free for me so no complaints here

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 05:46:28 am
content: Quote from: Psi on December 25, 2014, 10:20:08 pmNice.Is that a Tig I see on the floor?Maybe a proper workshop for Xmas next year?

author: Syntax_Error
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 05:49:51 am
content: Quote from: vargoal on December 26, 2014, 05:29:22 amCongratulations on your score, I'm sure it'll serve you well.

author: vargoal
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 05:51:15 am
content: Thanks Syntax_Error

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 07:02:01 am
content: I got myself a nice compact Black & Decker power screwdriver. The whizzy thing is the gyroscope sensor chip which provides direction and speed control completely naturally by twisting the tool on its axis. No direction switch, no speed pot, etc. Nice and compact, great torque and speed range. I love it. I found a "teardown" video of it even....http://hackedgadgets.com/2014/05/16/black-and-decker-gyro-screwdriver-teardown/

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 09:39:37 am
content: Ok more presents...Powerstat 0-280V 10A VariacHakko TipsBK Precision 40KV ProbeFluke 6KV ProbeFluke TL71 Premium Test Lead SetKeithley 480 picoammeter (faulty)Electronic Troubleshooting - Jerome E OleskyTroubleshooting Solid State Circuits - George LovedayElectronic Testing and Fault Diagnosis 3rd Ed. - George Loveday

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 09:48:59 am
content: Quote from: Psi on December 25, 2014, 10:20:08 pmDo you like the glue gun ? I am in search for a good one.

author: sony mavica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 10:42:26 am
content: got 150 visa prezzy card and 4 instant kiwi tickets won $20 and a usb fan and a American dad t-shirt my nana and grandad gave me $25 and aunty gave me $30

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 03:36:59 pm
content: Christmas here is really for the 6 year old granddaughter that lives with us, so she got all the swag. I did score a bunch of small stuff that I got to pick out.Brymen test leads from Franky's storea set of spudgersa set of small torx driversleads for my Statler Mars Technica pencilsa PC power supply testercell phone case for my new cell phonememory upgrade for my Brother HL-1440 laser printerCasio fx-300ES Plus calculatorI already got to use my torx drivers and spudgers to pop open a TI-82 calculator ($2 find) that I brought fully back to life with a judicious application of heat and pressure on the LCD ribbon cable to eliminate the blank vertical spots. It is fun to play with the toys you receive.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 05:56:41 pm
content: So I hinted my wife just "Jetson" and she got me:-Guitar picks with a picture of us.-A wallet-Slippers-A winter hatand:https://developer.nvidia.com/jetson-tk1

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 07:31:08 pm
content: Quote from: vargoal on December 26, 2014, 05:29:22 amAh, OK.PM sent.

author: mtdoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 09:05:15 pm
content: As far as electronics related - I got this Portapow USB+ DC power monitor. Very handy device for monitoring power usage.But my best gift was the precision screwdriver set my 6 yr old gave me. It's the cheapest of cheap, low quality set you'll find and I already have several other higher quality sets but the fact that he picked this out and bought it for me at his schools xmas bazaar knowing that this kind of tool is something I would use makes it my favorite present.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 09:52:41 pm
content: Quote from: nanofrog on December 26, 2014, 02:23:05 ambut not everything is lost, at least I got some doggy kissies from my buddy hehe (the picture)<=======oh no LOL! I don't have one, no kids, I had one but that's past...

author: TSL
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2014, 11:35:03 pm
content: I should watch more eevblogs with my SWMBO in the backgroundWas watching thehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-542-zd985-desoldering-station/tear down and that became my pressyThis unit has been updated too. See my comments in the ZD985 thread.cheersTim

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 12:20:50 am
content: Good for you TSL, that was mine last Christmas.

author: TSL
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 12:48:10 am
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on December 27, 2014, 12:20:50 amThanksBeen looking in my bargain bins for things to take apart

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 02:17:42 am
content: I received aPOS REMINGTON hair clipper/grooming set!Runs for 15% of the quoted 'up to' 45 mins battery runtime.Using the AC adapter in 'corded' mode is pointless as the 3V/200mA charger is flat out recharging the 3V/200mA cells, and has nothing left to drive the clipper motor...... and it clogs with hair in seconds (FFS it's ahairclipper)Reallypoor design (Made in Ch**)I would have thought a company that's been marketing hair clippers for 100 years might have some idea.I look like a chook that was caught in a tornado - with half-cut hair!

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 06:49:06 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on December 27, 2014, 02:17:42 am

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 07:32:25 am
content: Sadly - I have a) pride, and b) a son that trimmed it a bit this morning before we RETURNED the POS clippers.It still looks pretty ratty according to my daughter!Shaved Rat in a tornado >?

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 07:45:41 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on December 27, 2014, 07:32:25 amI hope nothing like this

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 07:48:19 am
content: Naah - we got the big bits.But it looks a bit chewed, tho not as bad as it did first thing this morning!

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 07:51:04 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on December 27, 2014, 07:32:25 amYou say pride, but it sounds more like...On a more serious note, at least it's something that will grow back.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2014, 06:18:47 pm
content: My sister bought me a chopping board.I am so darned sad, I recognosed that it was from a ZX81 from taking one apart and reverse engineering one 33 years ago. They were a bit sneaky, they used the undocumented feature that the Z80 I register appeared on the address bus as well as the R register during a DRAM refresh. Note there is no DRAM.They used the "feature" as a cheap man's CRT controller, the character generator was in the ROM, if you were smart you could fiddle with the I register during the vertical and horizontal blanking periods to access "graphics characters" that were really just random bits of ROM code judiciouslty picked that gave the right pixel layout on the screen to make it look high resolution.

author: Circuitous
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 28, 2014, 03:11:02 am
content: This arrived early, two weeks before Christmas.But, this TTi MX100TP arrived on Christmas eve. I've barely had a chance to test it out.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2014, 07:05:39 am
content: Quote from: tautech on December 26, 2014, 05:46:28 amYep that's a TIG.I do have a workshop i use, but it's a bit dirty so i don't like to keep the TIG there except when im using it.People spray paint and stuff in there, so it would get full of crap.