EEVblog #906 - Mailbag - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 25, 2016, 11:31:01 pm
content: More MailbagSPOILERS:Lumintop TD16 1000 lumens Tactical Flashlight Torch:http://amzn.to/2a9dlivWorm AAA Keyring Torch:http://amzn.to/2arO4CEAmateur HAM Radio Study Guides from Dan Romanchikhttp://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/PCBite professional PCB holderhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pcbite-the-professional-and-affordable-pcb-holder--4#/Accurate panel meter:https://www.tindie.com/products/sotos/panel-meter-v1/Turns your PSU into a USB charger:https://github.com/twam/USB-AdapterOP.A FM Synthesiser Arduino Shield:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1304489933/opa-multitimbral-fm-synthesizer-shield-for-arduinoFlip Dot Displays

author: thecrystalcross
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 01:55:28 am
content: Hey Dave, another great video, keep em coming. Just a note on the PCBite mirrored base, you commented on it. What you may not have seen from your angle is whether it was intentional or accidental, the mirror actually comes I quite handy to see the underside of the board while you are working on the top. Could be handy while soldering or unsoldering.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 05:09:20 am
content: Yes. I, too, thought the mirrored view could prove useful...Also interesting was the 'tactical' torch. I've wondered how well these would work - and how well the knock-offs wouldn't.

author: strangersound
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 07:04:20 am
content: 8-bit Keys is the guy he should have sent the PSR part to. Maybe not to fix it, but that channel is into the PSR units and would likely give the person the best advice.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTt3O4_IW5gnA0c58eXshg

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 09:49:13 am
content: Quote from: EEVBLOG

author: Rbastler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 10:58:49 am
content: Quote from: EEVBLOGWell, I doBut only those useful to me, which I might use in a repair or in some project.

author: cj
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 26, 2016, 11:24:44 am
content: AFAIK the tubes Dave displayed aren’t used in ‘hi-end’ tube HIFI, not much value to them.CJ

author: nowlan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 01:35:06 pm
content: Anyone know where to get flip dots? I've only ever seen a few random on ebay. The chinese dont seem to make them, and the real companies appear to be niche, larger projects.

author: bookaboo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 01:48:19 pm
content: Quote from: nowlan on July 27, 2016, 01:35:06 pmhttp://www.flipdots.com/Ive used their larger 7 segments in the past, were well built.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 01:52:25 pm
content: Quote from: bookaboo on July 27, 2016, 01:48:19 pmMade in Poland.How much do they cost?There's no prices anywhere on the site, I'm guessing if I have to ask then they're expensive.

author: twam
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 27, 2016, 08:33:35 pm
content: I think the Flip Dots I sent in are also made by the polish company, but I am not 100% sure.I ask them for a price for small quantities a few years back and it was around 4.5 € + VAT for a 1x7 module.Have a look athttps://hannio.org/produkt/1x7-flipdot-modul-10mm-gelb/. This guys sells them same modules I have for a reasonable price. They're all new old stock.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 03:03:01 am
content: Found this on eBayhttp://stores.ebay.com/southernsurplusinc?_dmd=2&_nkw=flip+dot

author: bookaboo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2016, 08:23:26 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on July 27, 2016, 01:52:25 pmFrom memory 450mm 7seg types were ~€160. We used them for clocks etc.Note that was several years ago, I think LEDs work out cheaper for a lot of things now.

author: jitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2016, 07:06:54 pm
content: About the PCBite:Dave mentioned he found the mirror finish of the metal baseplate somewhat disturbing. But I think it's quite handy to view the other side of a board without having to crouch down or take it from the clamps.

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2016, 11:12:46 am
content: The USB board for the front of a power supply looks great and would save me a lot of time with bench testing gear, however I am not very clued up on how to use the files on the github to actually order PCB's. If they were available to buy as just the PCB's, or PCB's with parts I would buy a few for sure.