EEVblog #1338 - Mailbag - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 23, 2020, 11:24:22 pm
content: Extra kinky Mailbag00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Guest Lab RealTimeKodi02:24 - Metrotech Model 480 Pipe & Cable Locator teardown, with interesting latex rubber conformal coating!14:36 - KOTTO Soldering Fume Extractorhttps://amzn.to/32TlzKm21:44 - William's Lab24:06 - Dr. Livingston's Human Anatomy jigsaw puzzle sethttps://amzn.to/2ExXGic27:11 - OPOLAR Cordless Air Dusterhttps://amzn.to/2HrXqlT34:49 - Edsyn Solder Sucker The Original Deluxe SOLDAPULLT and their story.45:43 - The End

author: CChin254
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 01:05:57 am
content: IC Identification/Block Diagram of devices in this Mailbag:We've never seen any Fortior Tech ICs before, however we've seen Silergy parts before; most recently in the Google Home Minihttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1330-mailbag/?action=dlattach;attach=1050176.

author: boffin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 01:38:04 am
content: For the lab backgrounds, why don't you just use the new green screen you bought? and drop it in post?

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 01:53:16 am
content: I've always used the Edsyn soldapullt because they're local and they work really well. They're actually what I used at my first job when I was in manufacturing. I had a gold one, now I have the silverstat(it's static safe) and of course I buy them for people and keep maintenance kits handy. Good stuff.

author: BrianHG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 04:20:23 am
content: Youtube has just messed with their 'Home' page video suggestions once again. All I get are the same 14 videos for the past few hours instead of the full usual 50-150 recommendations. It was a fluke I saw your video since it it appeared on the right hand side during playback of another video I was watching.Another weird bug, going into youtube's settings on the left hand side clears the menu with a white void and all of a sudden, instead of settings, I get 133 recommend videos with the top bar returned having only a few of my topics of interest listed.

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 06:57:51 am
content: Have you noticed that when it comes to monetization and YouTube, the anomalies are always in their favor?

author: Ranayna
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 07:24:23 am
content: Regarding the recommendations i discovered something has changed, yet again...Generally, i was used to scrolling through the list, and opening any video i intend to watch in a new tab. After i was done with the last video, i clicked the youtube logo in the top left corner to get back to the home page. Normally, this always refreshed the shown videos, that was the reason why i open the videos in a new tab when i want to watch several.Now, after the change, the list is still the same, even if several hours passed.To get the list refreshed, i have to click the youtube logo again.Maybe that is related to your issue?Other than that i can't really complain about the recommendations. Recently, i discovered the Lockpicking Lawyer that wayI rarely add new channels to regularly watch, those that i follow produce more than i can possibly watch anyway.

author: Barny
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 10:12:17 am
content: I have my own mobile shop-air.Its an propan gas-bottle fitted with an quick release air connector & a car valve.This way I am able to fill this bottle with an compressor, bicycle air pump & at the gas station.A note to the nameing-Problem with Youtube:A bank in Austria called its mascot, a colorful parrot "Kinky"

author: BrianHG
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 01:09:36 pm
content: Youtube fixed the problem, everything seems back to normal, for now...

author: Tom45
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 02:47:16 pm
content: About those Metrotech 480 power switches. By using those the power will be switched off when it is closed up and the two halves are back together. No chance of draining the batteries by forgetting to turn one or both units off when not in use.

author: drussell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 03:28:42 pm
content: Quote from: BrianHG on September 24, 2020, 01:09:36 pmI've had to click a second time to get it to load a new list of videos for the past couple weeks now.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2020, 10:53:37 pm
content: I do not care about backgrounds. A TV, static poster or a storage shelf filled with goodies, make no difference to me.

author: Maxlor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 12:56:38 am
content: Hi Dave, since you asked for feedback, I have two things to say:I don't mind your screen not filling your background. Maybe try an asymmetrical layout though, i.e. move the screen over to the right side of the frame (from the viewer's point of view). That will then allow you to just scoot over slightly to the left on your chair to discuss the lab shown on it, rather than the awkward standing pose you've employed today. And frankly, the gaming cabinet might be nerdy, but it's way less interesting than the stuff that might be sitting on your shelf.Second thing, you're probably aware of it, the lighting is still way off. Your captioning says your squinting, i.e. it's too bright from where you're sitting, but it's too dark from my PoV. I'm sure you'll have it figured out soon enough, lighting has always been something you've done so well.Aside from that, I have one wish: replace those puke green mats with some new blue or gray ones. I know they were different when you bought them, I watched all of that. But they frankly look disgusting now. Replace them. Do it now.Btw, do they still have the same electrical properties as they did when they were new?

author: jonovid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 10:40:41 am
content: Metrotech Model 480 Pipe & Cable Locator10:35 interesting to know if one can build a better mousetrap? let's perl open the kinder surprise.OPOLAR or what ever name you give it,so predictable how the samehandheld multi-purpose air duster designpop up on so many sites. aliexpress .IMO working with the KOTTO soldering fume extractor 16:10 you could eliminate dust from the lab 31:00 at the same time.I can see how with very little work the same cordless air duster design 31:43 can be adapted to be a solder sucker designby using the fan air input & adding a solder trap with a wireless foot switch. to complete the design.Edsyn Solder Sucker37:31EEVblog #106 - Top 5 Tips To Bring Your Product to Market (and why Patents are a BAD idea)patents as .............. tits on a bull, outside your own particular country. good luck defending that, outside the US.

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 05:09:00 pm
content: Edsyn was pretty excited about the "review" so they're giving 20% off two models.QuoteThe full email:https://mailchi.mp/edsyn/save-20-at-edsyns-summer-soldapullt-sale-3007670

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2020, 08:26:49 pm
content: Its a good thing Edsyn didn't send you that heap of crap hot air station they sent to Rossman. Soldapult is definitely a good product, worth the $20.

author: Tantalum
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2020, 07:44:06 am
content: mmhShouldn't the active carbon filter be placed after the HEPA filter, like the configuration on most air purifiers (for instance Blueair)?Or are the requirements different for solder fumes???

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2020, 07:34:03 pm
content: Quote from: Tantalum on September 28, 2020, 07:44:06 amUsually should do this yes. Not going to be massive difference, maybe the carbon filter will prematurely clog.

author: buvikingen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2020, 07:47:15 pm
content: HiIs this KOTTO good enough as your main solder smoke extractor? Have you worked some more with it Dave, and still happy with it?I was considering the Kingsom KS-180 HEPA shown in one of Dave's other videos however I can't see where to get filters for it on aliexpress.The KOTTO however sells them on amazon.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2020, 07:53:59 pm
content: Quote from: Ed.Kloonk on September 24, 2020, 06:57:51 amGoogle has a long history of accidents like changing settings which mean a lot of data the user didn't want to share is sent their way. It's remarkable how often these accidents occur and always seem to point in te same direction.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2020, 08:56:41 pm
content: Quote from: buvikingen on September 28, 2020, 07:47:15 pmHmm, the Amazon version does not seem to include the HEPA filter.

author: buvikingen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2020, 07:10:19 am
content: Hi BudYeah notice that myself, you need to buy them on the side, was just wondering if they fit it then or it is a special version that has the hepa filters in.

author: tigrou
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2025, 02:32:36 pm
content: It seems the pipe locator is still being sold under the name "VM-480B Utility Locator".