Any channel doing mail reviews and teardowns? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 06:10:01 pm
content: Hi,Is there a YouTube channel that does tear-downs and through analysis on stuff that is mailed to them? I already know of Dave, but I was thinking more of Mike's Electric Stuff. Anyways, the problem is that Mike is not as active as it used to be, sadly, and he doesn't seem to have a mail address publicly available for this.Anyway, other YouTubers are welcome, as long as:- They are famous;- They do deep analysis.I have a function generator that I was planning to sell initially, a one off kind of thing. At first, I was planning to sell it for around $100, but I don't think someone will buy it, at least not here, since it is sub 10MHz and it is too expensive for the pockets of most here (and I would be selling it at a loss, too). So, I'm looking for other kind of revenue: merit.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 06:12:44 pm
content: How about Big Clive?

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 06:26:11 pm
content: Diodegonewild may be interested:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQak2_fXZ_9yXI5vB_Kd54g

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 06:41:57 pm
content: Ashens will eat just about anything you send in to him.

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 07:08:32 pm
content: Have a look at TheHWCave...https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCuetPVsxXASwEfA6vYtsHTgHe doesn't produce a lot of videos, but the ones he does are very thorough and informative.Then again, the channel only has 294 subs.

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 07:27:27 pm
content: Quote from: NiHaoMike on July 28, 2019, 06:12:44 pmI should have thought of that. I really like his channel, that's for sure.Quote from: tunk on July 28, 2019, 06:26:11 pmThat seems to be the best option, for now. He really analyses thinks in depth, but I was not aware he accepted stuff.Quote from: Ampera on July 28, 2019, 06:41:57 pmI'll look for his channel. I don't have an opinion of him, for now.Quote from: ledtester on July 28, 2019, 07:08:32 pmWell, I wouldn't mind to send him this.Generally, this project of mine is not very good for reviews as well as it is not ideal for sales. But the former is still much more favorable than the latter. There are some caveats, though, that make this project difficult for reviews:- Requires a PC to work with this generator, as it is only controlled by USB;- A Linux system that supports the apt package manager. Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Debian, Mint, or similar will do. No software for Windows, though, only drivers. You can send commands via the CP2130 Evaluation Tool from Silicon Labs, but that is too much work.At this point, I would be happy with a teardown. I already did a demo (search for "Projecto GF2: Demonstração no Kubuntu 18.04 LTS") on my channel. But having the impressions of someone else after seeing it in action would be gold.Having said that, may the negotiations begin.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: tunk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 08:52:55 pm
content: QuoteHe do from time to time, but based on his youtube videos I doubt that this is something for him.

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 09:13:21 pm
content: Why would they have to be famous?

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 09:39:07 pm
content: Quote from: SiliconWizard on July 28, 2019, 09:13:21 pmBecause I don't want to give this for free, with zero return. I'm willing to send this if there is some hope that it will be properly featured.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 10:28:06 pm
content: Although I'm pretty sure hundreds of packages sent to the famous Youtubers remain unopened, at least for a pretty long time, I understand your concern.

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2019, 11:27:56 pm
content: Quote from: SiliconWizard on July 28, 2019, 10:28:06 pmThe same could happen if someone said to me "Please, please, give it to me. I'll post in my channel.". And then that someone wouldn't have a channel to begin with. It is a risk.Then again, I could try to sell it on eBay, but I wouldn't post it here. I'll only sell cheap stuff here.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 02:42:40 am
content: Samuel, I would make an offer if I were famous...Hey, the advantage is that you could have a bilingual review (português e inglês)

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 03:07:08 am
content: Defpom ?https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDefpom/featured

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 04:04:32 am
content: Quote from: bloguetronica on July 28, 2019, 06:10:01 pmSure you want to get someone to do a deep analysis?Last time you didn't agree with something technical a blogger said you abused them and wanted to delete your account here as result. And heck, it wasn't even your project:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/how-can-i-delete-my-accont-here/Be careful what you wish for.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 04:08:30 am
content: Quote from: bloguetronica on July 28, 2019, 07:27:27 pmSo you want to send an unpolished project to a big famous Youtuber so they can review it for you, but admit it's "difficult" to reviewQuoteSounds more like you want a free engineering evaluation...QuoteWhy would anyone want to "negotiate" to review your product for free?

author: TERRA Operative
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 04:30:30 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on July 30, 2019, 04:04:32 amPositive reviews only, reviewer pays shipping.

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2019, 08:12:38 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on July 30, 2019, 02:42:40 amWell, if you can guarantee that you will make a review, we can arrange that. However, I'll be available to send it only in October or November. I kept this instrument because I wanted to make a live comparison between this and the new revision, but the damn oscilloscope doesn't have software to work under Linux, and controlling the function generator on Windows is, well, complicated.By the way, do you have Linux or a VM with Linux? It is essential to control the function generator.Quote from: TERRA Operative on July 30, 2019, 04:30:30 amI will send them the product for free (shipping included). I'm not yet decided on this, though (I'll put it on sale on eBay first - while using it for a live comparison). I have to explore how can I run Linux commands on Windows, in order to prepare a review of mine (comparison between the old and new version - Analog Discovery doesn't capture the differences). This will probably delay my shipping a couple of months. Anyway, I don't care if the review is positive or negative, as long as it is unbiased and shows faults that actually exist (no control panel, for example).Quote from: tautech on July 30, 2019, 03:07:08 amNice channel. Seems to be what I was looking for. I will consider.By the way, I also did an extensive and detailed teardown. Search for "Projecto GF2: Análise detalhada" to see a teardown of this very "polished" (more like, anodized) USB instrument. I cannot link the video here, sorry.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 31, 2019, 10:18:39 pm
content: Hi all,Forgot to add some pictures of the existing software for Linux. It is pretty much developed and complete. As for Windows, there is no software because:- Drivers need signing (although they are SiLabs drivers supporting a different PID);- Programs require development and testing on modern Windows OSes, and I'm not willing to pay for licenses and certifications on test machines;- Only drivers for Windows XP, Vista and maybe Windows 7 (because of signing).Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2019, 02:20:47 pm
content: Dave,I was not to reply to you, and just ignore your comment instead. But then again, why not, for the sake of the readers.Quote from: EEVblog on July 30, 2019, 04:04:32 amThe vlogger was you. Everyone knows it as well as you and me. But did I abused someone? Lets recall that part where you said I only left negative comments on your channel (not true, but lets admit that sensibilities vary). Did I (or leaving honest opinions is negative, now)? Well, you did categorized them as "subtle attacks" (leave that to subjectivity). And then my account on YouTube got shadow banned (I can no longer post on your videos, by the way - I can see my comments, but no one else can see them).The funny thing is that I already have sent you products to review, and you did reviewed them. That was not the issue back then. So, what was that having to do with the topic in hand?I was not to reply to this, and feed the controversy, but I was not the one posting off-topic about an event that happened almost an year ago (one month short of an year, actually). So, after all, you got the reply you wished for.Quote from: EEVblog on July 30, 2019, 04:08:30 amUnpolished? Have you seen the project? It is a USB controlled function generator complete with drivers for Windows and software for Linux. The reason why there is no software for Windows was explained above. That is a reason why I don't accept your criticism, because you proceed with those accusations without even learning about the project.Quote from: EEVblog on July 30, 2019, 04:08:30 amWhat is a "free engineering evaluation"? Free consulting? No, never asked for that, and everyone who knows me knows that I wouldn't.Quote from: EEVblog on July 30, 2019, 04:08:30 amIMHO, you didn't understood it was a joke.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2019, 08:49:27 pm
content: MickMake has a lot of experience with Linux. He doesn't go as in depth in tear downs though, and not sure if he would be that interested in a function generator.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GMT3ohvYEAJFDenzj9EMQDid you post the details of the project here somewhere? What is special about it?

author: bloguetronica
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2019, 10:49:56 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on August 01, 2019, 08:49:27 pmI'll have to check it. The channel seems to be interesting, though.About the project, you can see it posted here (you'll have to use a translator, but Google translates well):http://www.bloguetronica.com/2018/07/gerador-de-funcoes-gf2.htmlWhat is special? It is a DIY function generator, open source, with a reasonable frequency range. This first version only goes up to 2MHz, but revision A can generate a sinewave up to 8MHz, without visible degradation. It is nothing special, albeit not very common.Edit: I've checked MickMake's channel, and I think that this is the thing for him. He is really into Linux.Kind regards, Samuel Lourenço