Yet another Convenience Store TOY tear down - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 08:58:42 pm
content: Hi All:This Fisher-Price toy has a lot of plastic, special molded.

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 09:00:21 pm
content: Sorry about the missing photo...working with new smartphone.It's an AT&T VERGE. - Rickmore to come, soon

author: Analog Kid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 09:45:44 pm
content: Please, we're on the edge of our seats waiting for some pix!

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 09:56:34 pm
content: Sorry.I had assumed that a new ANDROID SMARTPHONE would need approximately the same attention, when doing attachments.(Sorry analkid, I know you stay on the edge of your seat, in anticipation of my current f**k-up so I know you are demanding perfection.)Don't worry, folks, but the new smartphone isn't cooperating with simple photo attachment.The Android system is asking if it can shoot a video, in response to pressing 'select attachment'. AnalKid, maybe you could help with this snag ?Also, the new phone camera takes excellent quality photos, but then the system complains the photo file size is 1000 mbytes !Dave Jones and others suggest to just shrug and ignore Analog Kid annoyances, but a person that smart, I would want to ask for help, just to post in simple manner. Folks, sorry, but trying to post is how I test the abilities, here. Smartphone seems good, otherwise !

author: Analog Kid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 09:59:05 pm
content: I wish I could help you here, I really do, but unfortunately can't.How 'bout using a computer to post here instead of a "smart"phone?

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 10:07:23 pm
content: Resources limit the purchases. No AC POWER, except via limited SOLAR. Ocean View Hawaii has a lot of people living on straight SOLAR power, and, unfortunately, some kind of ROCKS, everywhere.(That's volcanic fire-rock, that flowed down...)I had thought, a few years ago, that purchase of a user guide book would help, with Google system use. It's CHAOS out here, trying to track.Need a vehicle, as well. Please send both new car, and new PC for better blog experience !

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2025, 10:11:25 pm
content: Hey, wait a second,...you DO seem to have the time/ energy to waste on the FLAME WARs and super-aggressive defense of your 'image'. Put that shit to bed, for 10 seconds, really. (Not for me, but you have folks round the world witnessing your ...whatever it is you seem bent on)Everyone is reading, remember. (Hi Mom)

author: Analog Kid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 01:00:55 am
content: Quote from: RJSV on July 11, 2025, 10:11:25 pmHey, Rick, I said I'd be happy to help you. Unfortunately I don't know enough about smortphones or posting pics on Android to help you here.Do you want me to do some research for you? I have an Android phone myself, but I keep it pretty far away from the internet (I just use it for phoning and texting).It can't be rocket surgery ...BTW, if you can't tell, I couldn't give two shits about my "image" here.

author: Analog Kid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 01:06:20 am
content: And I do want to see those pix. (Make 'em good and clear, please!)I loves me my teardowns.

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 01:33:04 am
content: The big thing I've noticed is the extravagant use of plastic parts, in assemblies that are more complex than really essential for function.(Such as a complicated looking holder for the little 1 inch speaker.)The spring loaded switch, for detecting if the product is still in its box, is depressed by the white nylon nut-like fastener, that screws in to hold against the box back. Those type fasteners can be useful later, when there might be a need to attach the toy to a sloping surface, making for instance, a child's music 'studio' rack, having misc. musical toys.I have yet to find a processor IC in a usual blob of plastic, and wish to check out the microphone, that looks like a typical little electret (cylinder shaped with 2 connections to the PC board.

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 02:13:51 am
content: Until I get this camera working, on new ANDROID operating phone, a quick search can get you to the Fisher-Price Link Squad with party remix record and alphabet keys that each have a (short) song.Try search: Fisher-Price HTX03 A to Z yak.(I'm not affiliated with that company or products)It also has a 3 second Record and Remix function that hilariously tends to sound like it's 'mocking' your recorded phrase.The physical assembly looks clean, and several inspector's initials makes it look like it's been carefully packaged.Nice !

author: Analog Kid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 03:15:47 am
content: So while we're on the subject of musical toys, are you familiar with the Otomatone?I think this is a seriously underrated musical instrument/toy. (In the hands of a competent player.)And I think the piece being played here is Great Music.

author: RJSV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 12, 2025, 04:37:59 am
content: HA ! The kid in the room immediately recognized that optometrist tone, when he came in:"HEY ! Is that an optomitone ?"Cute.(I mean the brunette.)