How Good is the EEVBlog? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 am
content: Once in a while we see complains about the EEVBlog, some people don't like the camera work, some don't like the new seating position for the mailbag, others complain about the topics. Well, I don't think we appreciate how good the EEV Blog is, Dave has done well over six hundred videos and most if not all of them are still watchable years later.However.....................I only appreciated how good Dave's work is after someone sent me a link for the Ben Heck Showhttps://www.youtube.com/user/thebenheckshow/videosIt's horrible, really, it's like watching the Discovery Channel.Lots of sponsorship messagesAnnoying background musicAs in Mythbusters he switches between two topics in one videoVery little technical contentQuestionable technical skill (heatshrink is not supposed to be applied with an open flame)So, the next time you feel like complaining try somewhere else then come back, we'll be waiting

author: ovnr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 09:32:39 am
content: Well, to be honest I think most people with (serious) complaints about the EEVblog do so based on comparisons with other things they watch. I'm really not one to complain, but therearesome things which are a bit offputting - Dave tries to be educational in pretty much every instance, and it can get a bit tiresome when a 5-minute video stretches into 30. I much prefer Mike's (as in Mike's Electric Stuff) format, where stuff tends gets done in an efficient manner - and the really tiresome details get offloaded onto either the end or another video.That's not to say I don't like in-depth 1h+ reviews and the like, but discussing the finer points of wire looming in a desktop calculator for 10 minutes isn't my cup of tea. Which is why I have a fast-forward button, and I'm not afraid to use it! (Mailbag postcard? Forward, my brave video player! Not much of an issue these days tho.)As for Ben Heck's show: I never liked the guybeforehe got his show, and thingsdid notimprove! I really hate it when people who generally have no idea what they're doing bumble around trying to appear skilled, then do the most ridiculously dumb things. Argh. I watched one episode and will not watch another again.</grumpy_mode>

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 10:09:39 am
content: Ben Heck is a cool guy. And he'll be the first one to admit, that his show is NOT aimed at people that frequent the eevblog. Not at all. Zip, zero.It's for people that are curious about getting into the maker/hacker/builder/hobbiest(whatever name you want) market. Honestly, I think his market is people that are really interested, but haven't pulled the trigger on actually investing time into electronics. Either they don't know where to start, or are afraid to fail. (we've all been there at some point)QuoteYou're argument of "The Ben Heck show sucks", is so lacking the bigger picture of making money on youtube.The Ben Heck show is aimed at an audience, just cause that audience isn't you, doesn't mean it "sucks".Ben is very upfront about what he does and doesn't know.QuoteThat I do agree with. And that's why there is the down vote button. The worst thing is people "pretending" to be a teacher, using the voice of a teacher, but are actually "faking it" for the youtube views, just to make money, and get views. That's sad.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 10:10:31 am
content: How good? Good enough I'm subscribedIf you want to compare to big names, like SciShow or VSauce, the production values and animations and stuff aren't there, but as far as a guy with a handful of cameras and some splicing, it's pretty good, and on par with others like Mike, Ben Kraznow or Fran.Occasional mistakes pop up from time to time, as happens anywhere; follow-ups with text overlays are prompt (sometimes before posting!), and, well, YT/G+ comments are ever present, but the forum here is a bit better informed than your average YT commenter, so there's that.Only major "experience" complaint I have: there's just something grating or irritating or something about Dave's voice. Don't know if it's the accent, or the enunciation, or the recording (or post-processing, if any, e.g. compression), or what, but listening on headphones, I actually legitimately feel those muscles inside my ears twitching in response to the speech peaks. (It's probably a normal experience that, when yawning, you get this shaking / throbbing sort of sound in your ears? It's that kind of sensation -- but in response to loudness, which is, as far as I know, a natural reflex of the ear as well.)This is probably the same experience as a lot of commentators, that "just can't listen" to Dave's voice. Yes it's an accent, but it seems like it's more than that. I haven't looked at a waveform or anything, but my first guess would be, maybe compression would help?Tim

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 10:20:22 am
content: Depends where you come for, I always liked the tear downs of new test equipment which is not happening very often anymore unfortunately, the blog is pretty good though, but could be better.I just recently looked at Mikes videos and boy in my opinion he takes it a giant step further actually hacking and debugging new stuff and making it work on his own breadboards (flir). I love it! but could be too much for newbies.If you are just started with electronics or not doing any yourself I can understand that Heck show will be interesting just as I like to see the discovery documentaries about discovering treasures 400 meter below the sealevel but don't think I will ever do that my self. But as an experience hw sw person I kinda see the mistakes and hate those popular guys, give me a good well trained nerd any day above some showperson reading from the script.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 10:56:47 am
content: Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amEvery blog gets that when you reach a certain level, it's inevitable. Due to both increase in the search ranking bringing you more "non-core" audience views and hence more comments from the general populace, and also the odds of increased expectations the more viewers you get.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:03:36 am
content: Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amI wouldn't be so harsh on Ben, his projects and hacking and build skills are generally excellent, some quite brilliant, and that's what the videos are about in the end. And of course you can't question his commitment or production rate.He chooses to do the style he does, and it's either take it or leave it.Same with me really. I chose a certain style and it's pretty much take it or leave it. Many people don't like my style, or my level of technical content, or *insert of complaint here*, and that's just fine of course, I don't expect everyone to like my content. No blog can be all things to all people.I find comparisons with between bloggers pretty pointless, because you are never comparing apples with apples.

author: RobertHolcombe
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:11:58 am
content: I think its the best electronics channel in terms of regular, quality videos, with a good variety of content, most of which appeals to me. Personally I appreciate how thorough Dave can be, particularly in the fundamentals/tutorial videos where he'll present a circuit and then iterate on it through the video with really in depth explanation.

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:14:51 am
content: The best way to answer the question is personally I think it is extremely good, and there are some excellent topics and in depth videos (Op Amps for example), I would welcome and encourage anyone to watch a few of the videos, i.e. fundamentals, mailbag, teardown, etc, and if they don't like it then don't subscribe, Dave will be the first to admit it's not for everyone, but when people complain about stuff that is petty then we should all just be thankful that Dave keeps going.Regarding Ben Heck, some of his videos are very good, his entertainment skills leave a lot to be desired and they all have the personality on screen of a block of wood, the only issue I have with the BH show is that he uses very expensive equipment so not every hobbyist etc can join along.For example where i live there is no hackspace, so I don't have access to 3d printers or laser cutters, so I can't follow along that well, but I do still enjoy seeing what he comes up with.Mike (Electrical Stuff) is very good at explaining things as he is tearing them down, some of the videos are not for me (no offence Mike) so I watch the first few mins and decide then if I want to watch them, but I am still a subscriber because he has a lot of cool stuff he tears down and 90% of the videos are of interest to me.I don't know, I just think some people are too ungrateful!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:18:45 am
content: Quote from: george graves on September 12, 2014, 10:09:39 amBut if their content is accurate, who cares?It's not hard for any content producer to appear to be an expert or genius on any topic, there is this thing called Google and Wikipedia.I for example could easily go off and spend and hour or two on Google and become an instant expert on any topic before hitting that record button, but I usually don't bother, apart from some occasional fact checking or a few minutes of research on a chip or something if I could be bothered. Hence my style of saying "I have no idea", or "your guess is as good of mine", or asking for viewers opinions etc.Or I could spend a week on a video and perfect it and get it right, but that's not my style. I hit record, something comes out of my mouth, and that's a wrap.Some people don't like that, and it can make me look clueless on some topics (which I am of course, no one can know everything), lazy, or whatever. But hey, I don't care, that's my style, viewers can take it or leave it.

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:38:44 am
content: I really think that EEVblog is very, very good, probably the best EEVblog. So good that I'm a subscriber it and I support it.Dave has a very good attitude to teach and I like almost all his videos (but I prefer repair videos).I like his sense of humor and I really enjoy his anger against idiot persons or stupid things.People that are complaining probably ignore that all this is free of charge and that they can choose to not watch.The only rant that I have against Dave is that he makes me spend too much money in equipment

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:54:48 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on September 12, 2014, 10:10:31 amA few others get complaints about their voice or speech style too.I've seen quite a few complaints on here about Mikes "mumbling" and/or thick English accent, with many refusing to watch because of that. Shaharier talking too fast or some such, Martins slow style, and Fran get it a bit too I think.Interestingly I've gotten many comments from German viewers saying that mine is the only blog they watch because they can't understand any of the others! Some how my style of speech sits well with them?QuoteNothing will help! Nor would I ever process my audio just because a few people think that will help. Because I'll just get complaints that doing that makes it worse or ruined it for other people.Similar to people complaining about motion sickness on my walking videos. Many said it was the blurring causing it, so I fixed that and I get a new batch of complaintsMy voice is my voice. I have a naturally high pitched voice that is "worsened" by (so I'm told) a partially good example of a typical High Rising Terminal common in Sydney and other parts of Australia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_rising_terminalAnd then on top of that I when I get enthusiastic (often!) it gets faster and even worse.On top of that my throat gets hoarse very easily, which is not particularly easy to notice when you are talking and trying to shoot a blog and thinking about what the say next etc.So yes, I have a horrible voice, sorry, people have to take it or leave it I'm afraid.I can make it sound different or deliberately slower (and maybe "better"?) if I really want to, take this for example (I could do better):But that's the same problem above all over again, if I did that I'd get countless people complaining I've changed my style, or I sound ridiculous, annoying, or whatever.So I (and other bloggers) simply do what we do, and people either watch or don't watch based on what they like or don't like. That's the way it works.As I've said, debating it or comparing people is pretty pointless.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:00:02 pm
content: Quote from: Wilksey on September 12, 2014, 11:14:51 amAnother area that's impossible to please people with.I get complaints that I use expensive gear too.I also get complaints that I don't use my expensive gear enough, and don't do enough interesting advanced things with them (true of course).You can't win, it's impossible!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:10:54 pm
content: Quote from: RobertHolcombe on September 12, 2014, 11:11:58 amThanks, I do like to think I do a half decent job of those. (It canalwaysbe better of course, every video is a time/effort/enthusiasm/what pops into my head at the time compromise)I think Shahriar has the best tutorials, so much effort goes into them, but even on those I see complaints about it being too technical, too long, didn't cover this or that etcI hope people are sensing a theme here...

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:18:56 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 11:54:48 amdid we spot the young Mrs. EEVblog there?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:19:17 pm
content: Quote from: RobertHolcombe on September 12, 2014, 11:11:58 amPersonally I think that's where I do pretty well.I've always been consistent and regular (even when I didn't do it full time), have always tried to improve my video and audio quality and production values, and have tried to produce a fairly wide variety of content. I'll whilst trying to stay sane and tolerating the haters.Ultimately I have no real idea what makes me the most popular engineering blog (Although Ben has more subs, but less views), but I guess I must be doing a reasonable job?And I do take constructive feedback, but reserve the right to not act on it

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:23:23 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 12:00:02 pmAt least the only really expensive gear you use people can get cheaper versions of, i.e. scopes, magnifying glasses, you have some very desirable gear but there are cheaper versions around that do a similar job albeit not quite so long lasting or precise etc.For example I can get a cheap scope from ebay for 1/8th of the price of an aglient / keyside whatever they are calling themselves these days which does most of the same stuff, just not as well, but it does for what I want to use it for.With the BH show you can't get cheap 3D printers or laser cutters (3D printers are coming down in price but are still expensive), and he doesn't tell you it took him 20 hours to print a small case, which is fine, but I can see why that would get complaints. As I said I watch it to see what he comes up with, he is very good at making things "work" even if they are bodged!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:54:53 pm
content: Quote from: Wilksey on September 12, 2014, 12:23:23 pmBut I think many people miss the point here with his videos, (like mine and many others) I think most people ultimately watch for the entertainment value, and I think Ben tries to play to that and make his videos fun in that way.Among electronics channels, the opposite extreme to that would have to be Afrotechmods.Very highly polished and scripted top quality short videos that are 100% instructional and educational. You don't even know the guys real name, and never see him on camera. So the "personality" based viewership would be bordering on zero, unlike most of the other blogs where people usually subscribe because, ultimately, they like the personality.QuoteAnd that why I think most of the criticism of him is not warranted.Very few of us could consistently come up with the content and builds that he does, week in, week out, year in, year out.If anyone thinks they can, then I think it's more likely than not you are overestimating your abilities!

author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 12:56:02 pm
content: wowsa you sounded boring on that Knox Canyon vid Dave, don't do that often, pleaseonly thing I would like is more fault diagnosis and repair stuff, but i like the varied content and how you do it

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 01:00:47 pm
content: Quote from: Flump on September 12, 2014, 12:56:02 pmUltimately I'm not in the repair field (so no easy source of such repairs), and when I do try to do that, and acquire faulty gear for just that purpose, Murphy gets me and it's either beyond repair, or something very simple.I must admit to being jealous any time I see another blogger buy something on ebay and luckily get an interesting repair video out of it

author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 01:08:43 pm
content: yeah and there are loads of repair videos on YT to keep people happyi think in many ways for me YT has taken over from normal televisionas you can watch what you want when you want on it.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 01:16:17 pm
content: Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amDon't you remember the good old days when we roasted heat shrink on a spit over an open fire?

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 02:12:47 pm
content: All valid points Dave,I agree with all raised, I too watch the Afrotechmods videos and they are also very good.I take something from every single "tech" video I watch regardless of who is doing the video or what their on camera persona is.We can all sit and nit pick about what we do and don't like, if I don't like a particular video, I just don't watch it, I don't complain to all and sundry about it though as some people would.I think if you are (and you and others clearly are) getting the views you want then just keep on doing what you have been, you must be doing something right for a large majority of watchers else they would unsubscribe and watch something else instead!

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 02:32:54 pm
content: I think Dave has it pretty well right and you can't please all of the people all of the time. I have never seen any of Dave's video's that I thought I don't like that.If someone really dose not like something there is that miracle invention of of modern electronics- the OFF button.It is easy to criticize and not so easy to do.

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 04:25:25 pm
content: No series can be everything to everyone. What I like about Dave's vids, is that he doesn't seem to be trying to please anybody but himself, particularly in the early videos. That's fine, since none of us are being forced to watch. If the video is appealing to you, you watch it, and you get to see someone in their best "mode of operation" -- doing what /they/ like.Of course, in making a career out of something you have to think about audience, progress, etc. But when I first saw EEVblog, I was just pleased as hell to see an EE talking about EE and saying whatever the f*k pleases him. For someone who had a decent EE career but was so burned out* that I actually shifted away, it was great.* I wasn't burned out on EE per se, but I was tired of working on ever more conservative projects that just seemed pointless. "This chip is just like the last, but it will support 192kHz 24 bit 7.1 channel ringtones!"

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 04:38:14 pm
content: Quote from: coppice on September 12, 2014, 01:16:17 pmmaybe, but everyone and their mom has a hot air station now.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 05:06:29 pm
content: Don't be shy Dave, you do have a bit of that star quality!Try it, play different blog vids to non-engineers, people remember(and like) Dave even if the subject may as well be in a foreign language to them.The non polished thing is important IMHO, a lot of engineering is about trust in your own skills and the skills and knowledge of colleges.Being open about mistakes and discussing them is important for building trust.

author: SirNick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 06:40:10 pm
content: Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amQuote from: Fsck on September 12, 2014, 04:38:14 pmSure, I do, but I can shrink a wire with a lighter in less time than it takes the hot air station to get up to temp -- which isn't very long to begin with. If you're careful, you won't singe the shrink (too much), so who cares?Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amThat is truth. I watch BH sometimes because he comes up with some interesting ideas, and I'm inspired by what he does. As a techie, there isn't nearly enough detail for my tastes, but I'm used to that disappointment from .. well .. everything else. (Discovery, etc., being good examples.) Most people aren't interested in stuff at the level we are, that's just life. When that starts to get me down, I watch Mike tear into some cheap gizmo he bought off eBay, and figure out more than the engineers who built it know about how it works.As for Ben's use of expensive stuff, that's part of the draw. I'm not interested in watching him use a soldering iron. I have one, I know how it works, I can record myself soldering if that's what I wanted to watch. (Endless new content!) But a laser cutter, that's interesting. 3D printers can be had for a few hundred (no more than a decent used scope, or a cheap Rigol), so that's plenty accessible if you really want one. Or, you can send your designs to an online service, and get a physical product back -- just like with PCBs. Same goes with laser-cut acrylic or whatever. If it's important enough to you, save up and get one, or join a hackerspace. None near you? Then start one.

author: JoeO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 07:40:31 pm
content: There are many Video Bloggers on YouTube. If you don't like one of them, don't watch their product.There is one I don't like. I don't go there and I don't complain on his site.Life is too short. Move on.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 07:59:30 pm
content: Well, looks like I'm the only brazilian here, at least that I know about, but what got me to like eevblog is that david is very honest about stuff, to care giving good advice to everyone, to be nice to people, that deserves a lot of respect, when I'm watching the videos, sometimes looks like I'm talking with a friend of mine and that's very cooljust my modest opinion, that's it

author: jlmoon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 08:14:55 pm
content: EEVBlog has my vote! Even paid support money to keep it afloat, best blog on my desk!

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 08:21:05 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 11:54:48 amI like the voice alot, but it's somewhat unfamiliar. I wish all my teachers had such a voice. It goes perfectly with someone who is passionate about something, and shows effort to get it explained.In general, I like his presence. There are enough lame long-bearded fat **** around, showing their electronics table.I also like the accent. It's the closest to what non-english-natives like me, understand best. It's no british, no american. Is it really australian or is it somewhat tweaked to address the largest possible group?

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 08:58:56 pm
content: >> How Good is the EEVBlog?Initially I found the eevblog videos very interesting but now I am attracted more to the forums and new videos can wait a week or two until I watch them. Not sure if the quality of the videos went down (topics, enthusiasm, novelty, technical depth, etc) or it's just me that got used to the formula. I wondered for my self a few times wether the eevblog channel jumped the shark but didn't want to raise it here. The microphone videos miniseries for example was very boring for me. Same for the whole episode just to show that orientation effects crystal frequency (1 minute should do) or the episode with the IR and nylon wrap (2 minutes max and we will get the idea). I sometimes watch old videos by young and hungry Dave. Some of them are very good.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 09:36:38 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on September 12, 2014, 08:58:56 pmThat's all individual opinion though - I personally enjoyed that series, and so did many others. I'm with you on the crystal frequency video, but that may be because I found that 'discovery' to be rather obvious, so perhaps people who didn't think it was so obvious would disagree.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 09:42:21 pm
content: Quote from: Galenbo on September 12, 2014, 08:21:05 pmFor a long time, newsreels were narrated in a very particular accent, supposedly because it was the easiest to understand given the limitations of the equipment, and range of people listening. At least, that's how I heard the explanation.Looks like this is the thing:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Atlantic_EnglishI doubt that accounts for Dave's entire accent, but may be related to,Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 11:54:48 amGerman is notorious for its punchy use of heavy consonants..And, thanks Dave for the videos, good stuff.Tim

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 10:27:45 pm
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on September 12, 2014, 09:42:21 pmIDK, wasn't something similar said of "The Clangers" in Germany back in the day?Actually, is there more than a passing similarity (other than the Mailbag and 3D printing)?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:05:11 pm
content: Quote from: Galenbo on September 12, 2014, 08:21:05 pmIt's genuine Australian. I would be pointless for me to tweak it, and I don't even try, my voice is what it is.Had quite a few people comment on it when they met me at the stand the other day, "you talk exactly like on the videos!"

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:16:37 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on September 12, 2014, 08:58:56 pmA few people claim that, but when pushed to prove it with numbers in terms of frequency of how many tutorials or whatever I did etc, they can't. So I think it's mostly increased expectations and *insert psychology term here*The intensity may have changed somewhat because I can't scream and shout in the new lab (I have neighbors), and my style naturally evolved I think.QuoteQuite a few mention that as an example, and once again I think the complaints are not valid.They were very clearly videos done with someone else, and obviously wouldn't be my usual videos.If you didn't like that style, the other person, or the subject matter, it's very easy not to watch.I enjoyed doing them, and a lot of people liked them, and there was a good reason why I split them up into so many, and that's all that matters.QuoteAre you new here?That's my style!QuoteSome are also very crap

author: SirNick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2014, 11:20:15 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on September 12, 2014, 08:58:56 pmAs an example of the stated theme here (can't please everyone), those videos were fascinating to me. I have 3x Rode NT5 mics, so having their design whiteboarded by (possibly) the guy that engineered them was pretty great for me. Probably similar to how cool it would be for some (if not you) to see the engineer for one of those classic HP bench multimeters go through the schematics in detail and explain their choices along the way.That said, while I do enjoy Mailbag Monday, I would love to see more practical stuff. Fundamental Fridays are wonderful, although rare. Seeing Dave dig into a few micros, PLCs, FPGAs, etc., would be nice for anyone interested to see what they're getting into. The PSU build series was nice to see what actually happens during product design and prototyping. Finally, there's been a lot of talk here about pin protection, ESD, EMI, etc. Dave not only has engineering experience there that would be content gold, but seems to have access to facilities where testing can be done to show what a budding designer might have to look forward to bringing their product to market, or at least hardening it for real-world use.But, hey.. medical plug pack teardowns are cool too.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 02:22:53 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 11:16:37 pmIt was not a complaint, it was a data point.Quote from: EEVblog on September 12, 2014, 11:16:37 pmYes, like this FUD. I presume the sun doesn't rise anymore in Australia ;-)http://www.eevblog.com/2013/09/05/2013-australian-federal-election-rant/

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 02:55:02 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 13, 2014, 02:22:53 amYes, and data point taken.What I meant by that is that this an electronics blog, and I don't quite understand why people would complain (by saying it's boring or whatever) when I post hours worth of potentially valuable design material from a top designer you won't find anywhere else. Ok, it's not valuable to you, and you found it boring, but it's not like I was doing something off-topic.A few people such as yourself have tried to use this as example of my blog going "down hill" or some such, when it's clear this was a one-off opportunistic special. Do you really expect me to continue to have more stuff on designing microphones in the future? No, it's done and dusted, material posted, the end.Do peoplenotwant me to put this stuff up if the opportunity arises?, really?As someone else posted here, what if it's an whiteboard discussion with someone and something you found really informative?i.e. saying it's "boring" and that's it is not very helpful to me, aseveryvideo will be "boring" to at least a certain percentage of people. Ok, it's a data point, I get that, but essentially just saying it's boring adds no value.If would be better if you told me something like "it's boring because it's not you in the videos, I only like the videos with you doing your usual thing" or some such. Then I'd get the idea that people don't like me having other people on my blogs for example.Complaints or observations directed towards trends people notice in the blog are the really helpful ones. i.e. I start a new segment and you don't like it. Or I'm doing too much of one segment, or not enough of another etc, that is much more useful to a content producer.

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 03:31:33 am
content: Hi,Personally, this blog is really great. Period. I like the videos that Dave gave us for free, they are really informative and fun. After all, he spend a lot of his time (and money) to teach/demonstrate/entertain us.And I do like your voice, really. I mean, I can feel when you're enthusiastic or pissed of by something.So, don't bother about haters, there is a lot of people here that really appreciate you, along to the containt/support you offering.Cheers.---Daniel

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 03:54:51 am
content: Quote from: f1rmb on September 13, 2014, 03:31:33 amYep, very much appreciated

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 04:10:52 am
content: Shoot, I watch pretty much all of Dave, Fran,Mike and Martins videos. Different styles, different values and different points brought up in each. Each has good and not good points but overall you learn from all of them.Just remember if you do not actually like a certain video you are able to not watch, there is no requirement to do so. That is easy, and though I also have 200 plus subscriptions on YT I do not watch all, just scan the list once a day or so and decide what is worth it.

author: Cside
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 04:16:47 am
content: QuoteVideos with this content rate the highest. Educational videos for the type of knowledge you don't learn at UNI.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 07:06:42 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 13, 2014, 02:55:02 amIf you can get some metrics about the interest in each video this will probably be your best feedback. Youtube give you viewing count and possibly more details (e.g .does it distinguish between full and partial view?). I would think that if your numbers grow you are doing good. It will also tell you one works and what doesn't.BTW, regarding having other people, I loved the episodes with that retired electronic magazine guy. Maybe because of the personal aspect because he was your hero.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 07:19:02 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 13, 2014, 07:06:42 amYoutube has an audience retention graph that shows how many people are still watching a video vs time. So you can see if everyone tunes out after 30 seconds or stick around.I'm doing better than average on my video compared to typical youtube averages.QuoteBasic views are good indication of that, as it can show for example that Mailbag gets twice or three times the views from my core audience than a Fundamental Friday video.QuoteI like those too, but many didn't because they don't know him or the magazine, and I expected that.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 07:32:44 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 13, 2014, 07:19:02 amMaybe because you don't make them anymore. I do like mailbag and the teardowns, but I miss the really good stuff including the rants.BTW what ever happened to the Speak & Dave?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 07:45:50 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 13, 2014, 07:39:46 amI've recently been reading some old Jim Rowe articles from the 60's for a video, and thought that yes, it would be great to do that.I haven't asked, but I kind of get the vibe that he might not be as willing as some others, but I could be wrong!

author: Syntax_Error
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 04:40:25 pm
content: Dave,I know you're a grown ass man and don't need simple reassurances like this, but my coworkers and I watch your blog at work and I do at home, and we like it the way it is. As somebody before mentioned, there is a fast-forward button for a reason. I don't care for the mailbag segment myself (blasphemy!) so I typically skim through it. There are sometimes gems hidden in those episodes, so I still give them a shot. I much prefer your fundamentals topics, or your detailed "in the weeds" analyses, precisely because you are the only person I have found to do it so well. I have had to watch certain videos three times to understand the material, and THAT'S GREAT. It's not overly dumbed down. It requires some effort for the uninitiated at times, and that's what keeps me coming back.Your mannerisms are quite tolerable in my opinion. I hate listening to people who have long verbal pauses, make throat noises, swallows, etc every two seconds, mouth clicks and lip licks, oh man it's so irritating. Also when people spend 15 minutes telling you what they are going to cover before they get started. I like how you say "Hi!" and just jump in, maybe a 30second overview and its time to dive in. And it goes without saying that your periodic use of swearing adds a lot of "real person" credibility with many, including me. Unfortunately, we swear like sailors where I work, and are generally suspicious of anyone who is robotic and overly politically correct, assuming they are disingenuous and fake.I just wanted to bring these points up in case you are feeling like, "Man, a guy just can't win with these people!" Yes, you can, and you are. Just keep on keeping on, and let the fringe viewers stew in their venom. The rest of us are quite happy and appreciative of what you do.

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 08:53:35 pm
content: Quote from: Syntax_Error on September 13, 2014, 04:40:25 pmTOTALLY agree!Thanks god for giving Dave a nice eloquence!

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 14, 2014, 07:07:14 pm
content: Greetings EEVBees:--I am constantly looking for good electronic videos watch out of the corner of my eye while my hands are busy doing routine and repetitive repair work. At least ninety percent of individual posters I disqualify and cease watching for various reasons. None of which apply to Dave, which is one of the reasons, other than the inherent interest of the topics, why we are drawn to keep watching Dave.--Sound problems like:1)Extraneous noise, music, or echos making it harder to concentrate let alone hear.2)Bad mike setups where you hear a loud noise every time the work or the desk is touched.3)Individuals with extremely ugly vocal qualities who seem to be yelling all the time, or people who have long verbal pauses, make throat noises, swallows, etc every two seconds, mouth clicks and lip licks.4)Caspar Milquetoast who cannot adjust his vocal volume and periodically resorts to whispering.5)Walter Mitty who suddenly starts mumbling to himself, as if thinking aloud, when he reaches a difficult point.6)Porky Pig who you can almost understand until the approaches the pupuh pupuh puhpoint of the muhmah muhmuh muhmatter. Why not edit to keep people from replaying till they can comprehend.7)Videos where one has to ride the gain, to keep from being deafened because the perceived volume keep jumping up and down by orders of magnitude.8)Unintelligebility due to, poor speaking habits or extreme accent. I always understand Dave, and he is speaking a foreign language.--Bad programing and editing:1)Doing the umpteenth "How to test a diode" or "Replace Laptop Power Jack" video.2)Videos that are almost still pictures, in that most of them consist of a talking head with a non-moving background, whiteboard talks excepted.3)Overlong, pompous, and boring bumper intros with sound that demands rather that solicits attention.4)Videos that include every jot and tiddle of a lengthy, prosaic and mundane dis-assembly. We want to learn things not watch your mnemonic screw placement documentation video!5)Not re-shooting videos where the point of discussion is out of frame or obscured by hand(s).6)Hand held camera problems, like the shaky camera, and the camera that wanders about randomly because the watcher is talking, and not paying attention. This kind of stuff is irritating and causes me to tune out.7)Plodding along, flogging a dead horse, tearing a passion to tatters, and pointless repetition.8)Videos that are laden with too much commercial promotion material.9)Any videos where it takes two or more "chatty" people to explain an easy to understand widget or concept.10)Inadequate light and/or low resolution.--Fellow EEVBees, if you think of any other peeves that make Dave's erstwhile competitors, unwatchable, please include them in this thread, and I will collect them and re-post every six months or so. I have already added in some points by "Syntax-Error", as you can see. And, do not forget to patronize Dave's advertisers, reminding them you found them on EEVBlog, when placing your order, if possible."Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em,And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum."Augustus De Morgan 1806 -1871Best RegardsClear Ether

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 14, 2014, 08:40:33 pm
content: I would like to see Dave putting his huge collection of equipment to work instead of collecting more and more. I liked the power supply design videos, but that project seems to have died a year ago.The production quality of Dave's videos is indeed consistently high, which I think is important, especially the audio. I can tolerate poor video quality, but poor audio is just infuriating.Also please always start the video with audio, especially for headphone users(like me). I don't think Dave ever did it, but some other channel I follow sometimes starts the video with no audio instead of the usual intro music. I've had several times now that in a reflex I increase the volume, only to blast my eardrums to pieces when the actual video starts 10 seconds in...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 14, 2014, 09:38:31 pm
content: Quote from: rollatorwieltje on September 14, 2014, 08:40:33 pmI would like nothing more than to do video after video working on advanced projects with advanced tools. Unfortunately developing advanced projects to use said advanced tools takes a lot of time and effort, during which time no other videos get done.It's all well and good to go develop a project to show some advanced thing, but at the end of the day you only get one (or a few) videos out of it for your effort.The problem is that, like it or not, I am in the entertainment business, and have set a bar with video frequency and mix, so it's all about producing videos consistently to keep everyone happy. Therefore it ultimately always boils down to become a value-per-effort equation for each video.

author: jmole
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2014, 10:14:58 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 14, 2014, 09:38:31 pmWell said. I'm curious, do you only work on one video at a time (i.e. serialize your production, beginning to end), or do you develop multiple videos in parallel?For the longer-term project stuff, collecting footage of a complex project over a longer period of time while still putting out your weeklies might be an option. Then all that's left is editing (typically, the hardest part for longer videos shot over long periods of time, since you already seem to know how to work the camera/mic setup well enough to get set up and shooting quickly).

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 01:53:00 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 13, 2014, 07:19:02 am2nding the love for the Colin Mitchell videos. I never was into Talking Electronics etc (came along a little bit after I'd moved past their level), and for various reasons I usually don't bother watching videos (including most EEVBlog ones; sorry...) unless there's something I think might be particularly interesting, but I watched all of those.Twice, in fact, because my partner caught the end of one, thought it looked interesting (despite no knowledge or interest in electronics herself), and decided to watch them all. She loved them.And yes, put me down as another one for a similar series with Jim Rowe. People used to criticise his "When I Look Back" articles, but a video - particularly if there's a bit of back-and-forth with someone equally passionate about the hobby/trade/profession - would be a different kettle of fish.

author: neotesla
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 11:17:29 am
content: I think that EEVblog is really good. Especially when one considers that it's totally free. O0I admit that I watch it mostly for the entertainment factor (as I am not an engineer, not even an electronic hobbyist - I just like to see how stuff works).I tend to like teardowns the best, followed by fundamentals and mailbag. I am not too big on trade show videos (although I do watch them, and they have good moments). This last thing is probably related to the fact that I am not in the elec. industry. I think I've seen all 600+ videos, some of them more than once. So, yes, put me down as a big fan.I also like Mike's videos, but as (as far as I know) he's not a "pro" vlogger, so a direct comparison with Dave makes little sense. His recent stuff on FLIR is just out of this world. Honestly, I think the guy is a genius. And I mean that literally.As far as Ben Heck is concerned, I tend to ignore (or skip) the "funny" parts, and I don't blame Ben for overproduction (or annoying effects), as I guess it's not under his control. One of his last videos (on "Raspberry Pi shop cam") is totally cool and enjoyable. Possibly his best ever.

author: abaxas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 12:24:10 pm
content: I view the eevblog as one bloke sharing his enthusiasm for his main hobby. No different to photon induction, mike's electrical doodar, etc.The fact Dave always seams to enjoy what he's doing is exactly why I continue to watch.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 12:38:31 pm
content: Quote from: jmole on September 14, 2014, 10:14:58 pmAlmost always a serial thing. I rarely have two videos in production at once.And I usually have no strict list of what video to do next, it something pops up and I'm enthusiastic about then, then I capitalise on that enthusiam and shoot the video.For example, I'm shooting a teardown tuesday now, and will finish that, but didn't know what video was going to be after that. But now I think I'll shoot a short follow-up video on the current integration one, showing some extra stuff.QuoteActually, editing is usually the easiest part for me, as I shoot clips in sequence, so it's a simple matter of dropping all into the timeline, trimming, deleting the odd re-take, and that's it - render - upload.A 30 minute video say will only take 30min-1hour to edit, but will almost always take many hours to shoot, perhaps most of the day if I have to dick around with stuff and get the usual distractions.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 12:43:22 pm
content: Quote from: abaxas on September 15, 2014, 12:24:10 pmI get that a lot, and the impression that my enthusiasm does somehow rub off and is likely the reason for my success.After all, my voice sucks, I can't act or compose myself properly, my dialog is always long-winded, I'm often too lazy to look up stuff or check things to make sure it's right or go the extra mile to do something, and sometimes just complete babble comes out of my mouth. Yet people keep watching. It's gotta be the enthusiasm!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 12:47:37 pm
content: Quote from: neotesla on September 15, 2014, 11:17:29 amI honestly don't expect people to like the trade show videos (and based on the numbers, they don't care for them much). I do them because, well, it's on topic and it's the only trade show in Australia, so I think it's important that someone gets some footage of it for posterity.Same with stuff like the Colin Mitchell interview and Doug's microphone video series that many seem to complain about.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 01:08:11 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 12:47:37 pmI like the trade show stuff but have found that I get motion sickness from the continually moving camera. I am not asking you to do anything about it since I am probably the only person this happens to.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 01:14:39 pm
content: Quote from: robrenz on September 15, 2014, 01:08:11 pmYou aren't. Quite a few people bitch about it. Then when I do what they want to fix it, a new batch of people come in the replace themI think it's quite simply impossible for me to get such footage withoutsomeonecomplaining about it. Even if I had dolly rigs and moves at 1kmh

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 04:10:28 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 12:47:37 pmShoot, those were some of the most interesting videos you have done. People, developers and those who made the electronics industry and left a mark.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 04:22:32 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 12:43:22 pmThis was also the reason behind Steve Irwin's success. He could talk about anything with great enthusiasm.

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2014, 06:33:38 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 12:47:37 pmI liked those, but I did "consume" them differently compared to most other videos. I watched those as if they were podcasts, occasionally pulling the video up when something interesting happened. They don't fit the typical fast-paced Youtube magic formula, so a lower view count was to be expected.I would consider it a huge missed opportunity if you didn't do those videos.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2014, 10:45:22 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 01:14:39 pmAh you need to build yourself a camera stabilizer such as the one built for StarWars when they were running through the forests.Nowadays with those multi Axis Gyro-Accelerometer ICs this must be a challenge for youhttp://www.jamesarnett.com/guide/4-3-6.html

author: alimirjamali
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2014, 03:32:24 pm
content: I have been following this little discussion. Since I wanted to practice my parseltongue skills, talking with snakes (Python Programming), I decided to writefew linesto analyze some of popular electronics Youtube Channels. In addition to subscribers count/view count, I calculated sum of likes, dislikes and duration of entire video footage uploaded on each channel:AfrotechmodsSubscribers: 119,954views: 23'834'444Likes: 114'499Dislikes: 7'330duration: 14'164Contextual ElectronicsSubscribers: 1,496views: 97'724likes: 719dislikes: 32duration: 86'020Fran BlancheSubscribers: 10,440views: 665'384likes: 11'600dislikes: 144duration: 57'919EEVblogSubscribers: 172,220views: 28'433'967likes: 467'954dislikes: 15'313duration: 1'112'866Jeri EllsworthSubscribers: 54,769views: 7'577'332likes: 51'945dislikes: 2'055duration: 359'620mikeselectricstuffSubscribers: 31,927views: 3'480'145likes: 52'977dislikes: 765duration: 125'665mjlortonviews:likes:dislikes:duration:Jeremy BlumSubscribers: 78,313views: 8'522'384likes: 39'178dislikes: 1'351duration: 62'215The Ben Heck ShowSubscribers: 305,228views: 16'850'307likes: 159'616dislikes: 6975duration: 151'308TheSignalPathBlogSubscribers: 15,898views: 713'709likes: 16'443dislikes: 123duration: 96'703vk2zaySubscribers: 4,343views: 857'209likes: 4'557dislikes: 94duration: 35'833w2aewSubscribers: 19,853views: 2'081'553likes: 42'926dislikes: 225duration: 101'110Numbers do not lie. EEVBlog wins. Game over. Period.Alright. Despite less views and likes, TheBenHeckShow has more subscribers. That show is heavily sponsored with eye catching teasers to prompt clicking subscribe button. Dave is doing a one man show (with few help from Mrs. EEVBlog and Sagan).One last word: Before bitching about low quality of free valuable electronics training/entertaining videos on those channels, consider doing a better job yourself.1. Please note that information provided through Youtube API is RAW data. Usually some of likes/dislikes/views are not counted until confirmed not to be spam.2. Also note that the data was extracted last night.3. Total duration of videos in seconds.

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2014, 11:17:05 pm
content: I've watched a few videos from most of the above and they are all very good presenters and they produce watchable videos.The best (as in most relevant and interesting to me) are W2AEW and mikeselectricstuff although I just watched one of vk2zay's videos for the first time and it was very good.I think some of the Eevblog tutorials are very good and I've enjoyed a few teardowns but I can't watch the (very long?) eevblog lab/chitchat/mailbox/rant videos. Not for me but clearly very popular with the main audience

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 05:28:49 am
content: Almirjamil, thank you, I did not know that such a summary of electronics blogs was possible. If nothing else you have proved my original post but the figures are fascinating.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 06:17:06 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 01:14:39 pmBeing one of those people that get motion sick from pictures, I have to say the last walk through was vastly better.I also have to say I don't like everything on the blog, what I do like is well worth watching. I could be wrong but my bet is that the blog will change because Dave's interests do. I could see Dave making a visit to a local machine shop and asking to take the cover off the CNC controller so he could have a look. Of knocking on the door of a local repair shop (if one exists) or asking the local sparkie if he could look at his tool kit.

author: jay
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 08:01:40 am
content: Quote from: alimirjamali on September 16, 2014, 03:32:24 pmI've subscribed to all of those except one that I hadn't noticed before. I watch all new videos from Dave but only the most interesting videos from the others. I'm probably not the only one.I think Dave's success comes from many things that could be difficult to analyse but there are few clear reasons. The videos are not only information and educational but also often very entertaining. Ben Heck tries so hard to be funny, but often fails so badly, that we need a word for it: embarrathy (empathy + embarrassment). Dave's personality (including the famous enthusiasm) is probably a big part of the success but it probably also attracts the haters. If a musician has real fans then there are also real haters.. Seems to apply to vloggers too.Although Dave has some Australian accent he speaks very clearly and he doesn't have that fast pace of the 3 minute American vloggers, which makes it easier for him to reach the international audience that has learned English as a second or a third language. Understanding some of Dave's Australian guests are much more difficult so I guess Dave is intentionally speaking clearly on camera. Doug Ford has been an excellent guest on EEVBlog: funny, easy to understand and a lot of interesting experience. I suddenly found an interest in audioThe quality of Dave's videos has improved so much over the years. The earliest videos look very unprofessional now. Still there's some magic in some of the early videos. I really loved some of the videos from times when there was the intro animation with rock sound track and Dave saying "Welcome to the EEVBlog, ...". There were some really funny momentsThe mailbag probably reaches very wide audience but for us beginners and hobbyists the fundamentals fridays and the tutorial videos are very important. Dave is a good teacher. Ben Krasnow of Applied Science is also good at explaining things. I guess I find Dave and Krasnow better teachers than w2aew because w2aew hides behind the camera and doesn't create that more personal (unidirectional) connection. My thoughts tend to drift away when watching w2aew's videosIf you know what I mean.. I'm not very good at explaining this in English.If Dave happens to read this.. Thank you for the videos. Never mind the critics and the haters - make videos for the fans.

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 08:31:23 am
content: If you haven't figured out why Dave is "good at what he does" yet, I'll sum it up for you.It's 'cause he is passionate about it.It's also helpful he has years of experience, and is the kind of guy that shares all the "traps for young players"Side note: I always make note of the "traps" when Dave puts them up on a video........and then make the same mistake months later! Urrr. Some lessons are hard won. And unless you spend a day or two beating your head on a breadboard full of sharp male-male headers, it might not stick with you)BTW - interesting stats. Care to break them down? Who has the most likes-to-views-ratio? Who has the most views/subscriber? Thank kinda of stuff.

author: jmole
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 02:54:31 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 15, 2014, 12:38:31 pmYeah, thats the difference between video shot over a long period of time, and video shot serially. one is much easier to edit than the other.

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2014, 07:51:46 am
content: The big hit here is the forum. Wouldn't call the video blog mediocre but the host goes for mostly easy/trivial subjects relying mostly on his "enthusiasm". Or put another way, if I was to consume such stuff (i.e. had the time and all, and wanted to learn something about electronics) and was subscribed for say these youtube channels - eevblog, kf5obs, mikeselectronicsstuff, w2aew, thesignalpathblog, "the post apocalyptic inventor", jeri ellsworth, etc. and eevblog disappeared one day I wouldn't probably notice... Ahem, snif, snif, excuse the blasphemy and all...

author: HP-ILnerd
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2014, 09:24:39 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 19, 2014, 07:51:46 amI'dsure notice. Those are all very different blogs, and I get something different from each. The personality of the hosts on each is quite different, which contributes to what I get out of it. That said, Dave's enthusiasmdoesmatter!Take away Pewdiepie's personality (and enthusiasm), and what's left but a videogame playthrough? He probably wouldn't be living in Italy now if his personality was absent from his videos.Many of those blogs you mentioned are of academic interest (maybe great interest), but Dave'senthusiasmis what got me back into the hobby. That enthusiasm made me want to buy tools, which resulted in stuff getting fixed which would have otherwise stayed broken. It resulted in books being bought which increased my knowledge and stuff getting built from that. It made me seek out those other blogs! I'd certainly credit those other blogs for that sort of thing too, but I have yet to actually try anything (say) Ben Krasnow has done in my own lab, or make my own transistors like Jeri. Ihavetried stuff from Dave's videos, lots of times.Dave's "unedited" style actually gets you closer to the thought process, and him leaving failures and mistakes in his videos is super-important for anybody trying to learn this stuff. Take his "exploding multimeter" episode. In addition to the entertainment value, just him going from royally ticked to figuring out what failed was very instructive to a software guy like me. Bugs in software rarely involve smoke! Yelling, sure. But smoke?

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2014, 09:25:24 am
content: Yes, the forum is very good.QuoteI think you are being a bit harsh on the eevblog. There are lots of good reviews of equipment on there that are packed with information and are interesting to watch. Much better than the wooden reviews you see elsewhere. The tutorials are fairly basic but, again, they are not bland/wooden like many other tutorials.If I was being ruthlessly honest the only ones I would genuinely miss are:W2AEW (because his videos are so well presented and are very relaxing to watch and I do pick up quite a few useful hints and tips)EEVblog (because of the equipment reviews and teardowns)The mikeselectricstuff videos are varied and interesting to watch and I like his laid back approach. However, most of the material is 'entertainment' rather than useful. However, I will always be grateful for his work on the Flir E4 hack and I'm sure there will be more hacks/revelations in the future

author: jay
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2014, 05:30:25 pm
content: Quote from: george graves on September 17, 2014, 08:31:23 amI'm quite sure the other electronics vloggers are passionate about it too. Dave shows it more, which is kind of contagious.

author: SirNick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2014, 06:30:31 pm
content: Enthusiasm is great, but the best part for me is the openness. Dave is someone who has knowledge and is willing -- excited even -- to share it. Watching his videos is like a slightly less personal internship or apprenticeship.I've watched one of The Signal Path Blog episodes and was really impressed. But his style is more professor-like. Nothing at all wrong with that (I actually learned something I didn't expect to understand) but it's a different niche. Mike is a talented hacker that lets you watch over his shoulder, and will sometimes stop and take a few minutes to explain what's going on. Also wonderful, but different yet again.Anyway, Dave will make mistakes, misspeak, laugh at himself, laugh at others, tell you what's good about a product, and what sucks. You don't have to agree with him, but you do know that when he says something, it's honestly what he thinks.That's particularly cool when someone sends in their first (or not) design in a Mailbag episode. You get kudos where they're merited, and likewise, unfiltered criticism. Exactly what you (should) want.

author: Strada916
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 12:12:27 am
content: Dave aka eevblog. Keep up the great work please.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 02:44:56 am
content: Quote from: alimirjamali on September 16, 2014, 03:32:24 pmInteresting stats, thanks.The like/dislike ratio broken down:Afrotechmods 6.4%Contextual Electronics 4.5%Fran Blanche 1.2%EEVblog 3.3%Jeri Ellsworth 4.0%mikeselectricstuff 1.4%mjlorton ??Jeremy Blum 3.4%The Ben Heck Show 4.4%TheSignalPathBlog 0.7%vk2zay 2.1%w2aew 0.5%So the "winner" in that respect is Alan.Excluding Afrotechmods, most of the "broader interest" blogs (which includes the EEVblog) show a high percentage of dislikes, as you'd expect.Once you start catering for a wider audience, you expect a greater number of thumbs down because you can't possibly please everyone.The likes of w2aew and TheSignalPathBlog have kept very close to their style and narrow fields, so no surprises they come out on top. You always get exactly what you signed up for from those.Afrotechmods is a big surprise, because like the other two you always get what sign up for with his videos. So I can only presume it is because of the shorter fast paced almost infomercial like presentation style. You kinda either like that format or you don't.I'm rather surprised my figure is so low, because I'm probably the one who is trying to please the most number of people who signed up for different reasons. In that respect I probably have the most difficult job, apart from Maybe Ben Heck. And I also have my own core hate group who thumbs down every video without having watched it

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 02:54:50 am
content: Quote from: jay on September 17, 2014, 08:01:40 amThe reasons aren't entirely clear to me either.Consistence is certainly one though. I've produced more videos consistently over a longer period of time than anyone else, and that is always a key to youtube success, it comes from putting in the hours. None of videos have really gone viral, and rarely get linked on other blogs.QuoteThe haters appear the larger your channel gets, and the broad appeal your videos get.For example, if I do a more general interest video that get picked up elsewhere, or appears high on a public search term, then a new batch of haters instantly arrive who haven't seen my style before.QuoteI get that reason often from Germans in particular.QuoteNope, it's my normal voice. Although I probably get a bit more enthusiastic on camera when trying to explain something.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 02:57:22 am
content: Quote from: jay on September 17, 2014, 08:01:40 amActually, I've always made videos for just one person, me. I've always done what I want, when I want, in the style I want. And people can either chose to watch them or not. I'm thankful that so many have chosen to watch

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 03:12:21 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 19, 2014, 07:51:46 amThat's fine. I can't be all things to all people. The biggest problem with my channel is people's expectations of it.Some think it's supposed to be an electronics learning/tutorial channel. But many are surprised to learn that was never the intention of the blog from day one, and by necessary, never really can be. So those who stumble across my tutorials and subscribe because of that have high expectation that that's what I do, so they get quite a disappointed when other stuff come along.If you are here to strictly learn electronics, then you have come to the wrong place. Others bogs have been set up with that plan from day one.My other problem is that I have painted myself into a corner with such broad appeal, and with the size of the blog (and the forum) it gets harder and harder to manage as a day job. That means as time goes by I get ever more people I need to please, and over a broader range of subjects, and with less time to do it in, and keeping up the level of 3+ videos a week average standard I've set myself over the last 5 and a half years.I'd like nothing more than to do really meaty design tutorials and in depth videos on designing high end electronics etc, but ultimately that's next to impossible. Hence why many are going to see me as you do doing "easy/trivial subjects relying mostly on "enthusiasm"" And well, yeah, I won't disagree with that, it's an unfortunately nature of the beast.It's also one of the things I miss about having a real day job, I just don't really get to work on complex electronics any more.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 03:24:51 am
content: Quote from: HP-ILnerd on September 19, 2014, 09:24:39 amOf all my thank you emails, that it by far the most common one I get - I got people enthusiastic about ti again and back in to the hobby, study , or career, and I get a huge warm fuzzy every time I hear that! Makes me want to keep doing the blog more than anything else

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 03:30:03 am
content: Quote from: G0HZU on September 19, 2014, 09:25:24 amIf it's really technical advanced tutorials you want, TheSignalPath is the only game in town. That, or the MIT Opencourseware lectures.I get requests both ways, but by far the most requests are foreven more basictutorials.Guess that's not surprising considering that the majority of people who really want/need tutorials are the absolute beginners.If anything I get many comments that my tutorials are too in-depth and complex.

author: SirNick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 03:42:34 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 20, 2014, 02:44:56 amThe true measure of success. You've made it, brother!

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 05:17:32 am
content: QuoteThat was strong and honest, thank you! Also not sure how this last part feeds into the whole, but maybe all this full time blogging thing creates higher expectations or something (none of the other electronics vlogs I know of are ran by people doing it full time, and vice versa most of the youtube channels ran by full time people/companies are actually pretty polished, i.e. each video takes days or weeks to produce, and I am not talking about post processing and editing).Otherwise not a hater by any measure, just saying it as I see it. These are the two things which have impressed me the most:- When however rarely, Mr. Jones is working on (or reviewing, or trying to fix) complex designs. Apparently he is an excellent engineer and seeing his knowledge (or many times intuition) shine through in the most unexpected situations is a real pleasure. And *this* is what gets lost with the "easy" stuff. For whatever reason the videos I remember the most are the multiseries failed oscilloscope repair (was it a LeCroy or something). Real pleasure looking at a good engineer at work and it doesn't matter that the machine wasn't fixed at the end. So no, I don't think I am after "academic" stuff.- The occasional newbies designs' reviews in the Mailbag. I guess that shouldn't be abused, but that is a real service to the community and no doubt inspires many youngsters.

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 05:56:54 am
content: Speaking purely personally, it does seem to have dropped into a bit of a comfortable rut of opening boxes of random consumer electronics that people have sent in, followed later by taking one of them apart. Now, that's not really for me, I tend to fast forward through a lot of it, but then I've been in the industry as long as Dave has, and spent some time in repair, so yeah, I wouldn't expect it to really be at the top of my list.The thing is though, I totally understand why it is like that. What it all comes down to is paying the bills, and these two genres of video seem to gather more than double the viewings of the geekier stuff. This is how business works, you go with the stuff that pays best, build the subscriber base (it seems to grow logarithmically not linearly) and mine that seam of gold. The trouble comes when the seam of gold eventually gets worked out, or you realise that for all the nice income, you just aren't enjoying it any more, but in the mean time, you'd be a fool not to go with it.Now, I'd love to see Dave use that juicy expensive test gear racked up on the wall being used to develop and test something, but that would take up 10x the time a mailbag video takes to shoot.Incidentally, the MIT electronics videos are horrendous. If you want to be put off electronics for life, go watch those. They are essentially talking through 5% of a book chapter, then telling students to go away and read the rest and do the exercises. People actually pay $50,000 a year for those lectures.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 06:28:28 am
content: Quote from: Zad on September 20, 2014, 05:56:54 amIn case you missed it, these are my two most popular segments and most regular segments, so of course you are going to see thatQuoteThere is not a single video I have ever done that I didn't enjoy doing and didn'twantto do.The day that happens is the day I give the game away.I do mailbag not only because it's popular but because it is also fun.QuoteAt least, yes. I barely have time to do the videos I do now.BTW, for those who think my blog has changed from its "roots" or whatever, here is a quick analysis of the last 50 videos compared to my first 50 videos, which some say was the "golden age" and my best videos. I did this for someone on youtube who commented that my blog was going down a different path than it originally did, and hence why they don't watch any more:What's changed?I do less reviews now than before, but I don't hear too many complaints about that, but it's something I want to address.I do almost the same number of tutorial/technical on-topic video content, and that's after I've kind gone off doing Fundamental Friday regularly.Rants have gone. The intent there was to move them to the 2nd channel, or have a separate EEVblab series.Teardowns have increased, not surprising considering I made the commitment to do it every week, mostly without fail.I do (attempted) repair videos now I never did.Mailbag is new of course and is a surprise run-a-way hit.Less off-topic and misc videos (good thing?), they go to EEVblog2.So for those who claim my blog has changed, you are basically wrong. If anything it's peoples perceptions of my blog are what has changed, as the blog itself actually hasn't changed much.But fair enough of course if you don't like the new videos I'm doing like mailbag for example. But you can always not watch them.And considering I've bought in other segments I never had before, I don't think I'm doing as bad a job as some people make out (talking about the recent youtube comment thread here)I don't know of another blog out there that has done such a diverse mix of tutorials, design walkthroughs series, teardowns, mailbag, vintage stuff, reviews, rants, mythbusting, repair, dumpster diving, expose's, show coverage, stories, interviews, advice, and probably more.And that means having to try and please all 170,000+ subscribers to my blog who subscribed for many varying reasons or for a specific type of video.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 20, 2014, 09:19:39 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 20, 2014, 08:30:58 amThe early videos were not all the single topic ones I do now.Also, if I usually separate teardowns and reviews now, so I put down two ticks if it was both. Same for retro.QuoteNot so. Most of my videos are spontaneous, that is why I have so much stuff lying around that I never got around to, because random ideas just come up all the time and I shoot that whilst I'm enthusiastic about it. My latest one is on energy harvesting, that came out of the blue due to a requirement and desire to experiment with it.QuoteCorrect, because that's what good video blogs do, they stick to regular things and regular schedules. It's also useful to give me some discipline by way of a deadline.QuoteIt does. But no more than when I was starting out doing it in my spare part time in my garage. I wanted to release a couple a week in order to build an audience and keep my enthusiasm for it alive.If I don't have self imposed deadlines then I will get lazy and produce nothing. And that's not just the blog, but many other things in my life. For example, I didn't get fit because I decided to go to the gym whenever I felt like it. I made the decision to go every day even if it I was rushed, busy, tied, or whatever.QuoteAnd what's wrong with that?This is not a cruisey cushy job, but it is one that I chose to do and enjoy doing.Should I just throw in the towel because there is no way I can do a video on every idea that pops into my head?Drop back to one video every two weeks and sit back with my feet up?Never read or respond to comments about content again?QuoteThat is why I keep the blog pretty spontaneous in nature. Sure I have those regular segments to keep me from getting lazy, but if you ask me what next Tuesday's teardown will be, or what the next Fundamentals Friday will be, I couldn't tell you.I'll take a look at the video, thanks.QuoteYou've made the big mistake of assuming that I'm "torturing myself", "stressed", or *insert problem here*I'm not, I ultimately enjoy what I do, otherwise I wouldn't do it.Thanks for your concern though.

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 03:12:38 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 20, 2014, 02:54:50 amI noticed new haters popping up, when religion is involved. Like audiophoolery, greenscam, emodreams etc.

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 06:36:44 pm
content: IMO the main thing that would improve the youtube channel is an "I'm going to make..." segment. The power supply project was getting interesting for a while but we don't really see anything about it any more. It's quite understandable, as from conception to finish actually takes a lot of man hours, but in terms of educating the audience there's not a lot that can compete with an actual design challenge.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 07:42:21 pm
content: Quote from: SteveyG on September 21, 2014, 06:36:44 pmIt's common for smart companies to have a list leader. The power supply series can be just that (more Dave hours per YouTube view)

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 08:49:04 pm
content: In my opinion Dave has become a little bit Lazy:-He claims to be a "full time video blogger", but why only make just one teardown every two weeks (and not at least one at week, like before)? And why he often say "sorry I have to go now" showing his watch?-What about the restoration of the sinclair car? What about the µPower supply?-Try to clear the mailbag by doing, if necessary, more videos per week-Avoid to show postcards, read entirely ALL the notes and, above all, concentrate too much on the schematics of every single b******t you open: this is one of the most irritating thing you doAnd please, PLEASE avoid those "off the lab shows" like Electronex and similar, they are really ugly and drag down the quality of the blog

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 09:49:42 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 21, 2014, 08:49:04 pmBecause I have a family and I have a life. I do have to leave the lab before 6pm for family reasons, and I don't like leaving unfinished videos lying around, so I chose to wrap them up and upload before I go. That's how I like to work.QuoteI've explained the uSupply countless times.QuoteDo you know how long it takes to shoot, edit, upload and maintain a video?QuoteIt's called an "off-the-cuff" blog for a reason.QuoteNo, I won't, and I explained why they will always remain. If you don't like them, don't watch them, they are clearly marked.For those who complain why I don't do more videos because I'm "full time", and should therefore have plenty of time, here are the reasons:- This is basically a 9-5 job for me. I come in maybe 10am, and have to leave before 6pm.- It basically takes a full day to conceive, prepare for, shoot, edit, upload and then maintain (comments etc) one video. That means that at best I'm only going to be able to release 5 videos a week, tops. Some big videos might take the best part of two days.- But I average about 3 videos a week. Why? because running a blog is also a full time business. I get 45,000 view a day, every day, and that leads to a lot of emails to answer, a big forum to run, business and advertising stuff to deal with, and then I also want some time to just play around with stuff myself to keep my sanity. Or maybe just relax bit and read some stuff or watch some other content. And then there are the one-off things that always seem to come up, like the Maker Faire, Electronex, and the Tesla test drive for example.- Family and fun stuff get the weekends, but often I can spend a few more hours at the lab, but basically I only get about 40 hours at the lab a week. With those hours I have to fit everything in.Martin Lorton, the other full time engineering blogger also puts out a similar rate, sometimes less.If there is one thing I don't appreciate it is demands for me to produce more material. I've produced more videos more consistently than any other blogger.I don't even know why I bother to respond to these comments actually

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 10:11:18 pm
content: QuoteC'mon guys, stuff like this dilutes the (I thought otherwise useful) discussion... You can't really demand stuff, can you?

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 10:47:39 pm
content: I am deeply grateful for the forum and the videos. Some I like better than others but since it is all free I have no right to complain. If I don't like it I don't watch, very simple. As an example Martins style is not my cup of tea (no offense Martin) but I don't trash his site whining and telling him how he should do his thing.Good on ya Dave, keep up the good work

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 10:54:04 pm
content: For one person you do a lot of stuff, I can't really complain about that, and reading what people send you is just fine

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 21, 2014, 11:10:13 pm
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 21, 2014, 10:11:18 pmUnfortunately many people think they have a right to do that. They'll often disguise it with "I really love your blog, and I'm a big fan,but..."Or they use the excuse that because they have supported me by watching me (or donating), and are hence the reason I'm successful, that I have to listen to them and shape the blog to what they want

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 02:51:09 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 20, 2014, 02:44:56 amIt's tempting to compare these by the numbers (views/likes/dislikes/loyalty/demographics/etc) but this is where the significance of the four hundred pound gorilla comes. In the case of eevblog (the youtube channel) some of these statistics are probably heavily skewed just because it is coupled with a massive and very popular forum (i.e. if there was no forum to feed it, and the youtube channel was getting visited/viewed based on its content alone the numbers would look significantly different). Just my guess without having seen the analytics (I do this for a living, and every time we have an ecosystem of web assets feeding each other it's a nightmare to attribute success on a given campaign, piece of content, flow, design or whatever). Again, long live the forum, an excellent idea early on!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 03:41:43 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 22, 2014, 02:51:09 amAre you trying to say the success of the EEVblog is due (in part, or mostly) to the forum?All the evidence actually points in the other direction - the forum gained it's success because it was built around the blog.The success of the EEVblog (or any youtube channel) is because of consistent hard work to build up an audience that then snowballs into better youtube search engine placement and ranking. I could stop making videos tomorrow and I'd still get maybe 30,000 views a day, and consistent new subs just through youtube searches alone.The forum only has about 10K active users, but I've got over 170K youtube subscribers.Can't say I've actually had anyone ever say they found my forum first, and then went "oh, you have a video blog too? I'll watch that". There are almost certainly some, but it would be a very small number.The vast majority who watch on youtube do not use the forum. Hence my continual mentioning of it to try and get new people in who may not be aware of it.When I went full time with this blog (which was already a big enough success to let me do that), the forum only had 10 new topics and about a 100 posts a day. It was small enough that I was able to read every post.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 03:44:44 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 03:41:43 amThat's how I ended up here, because I watched the videos and one day decided to follow the linky for the discussion forum

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:38:04 am
content: QuoteYup, felt that way. Pretty regularly in the past year or so my google searches on equipment and instruments return eevblog forum entries on the first page (and that's huge for natural search). At least here in the states, I know google functions differently by locale. Not saying the youtube channel didn't help the forum in the beginning, but now I guess the forum (and natural search leading there) helps the youtube channel. Each one of them would be less successful on its own, no? But you have the numbers I don't, just a hunch from what I've seen before...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:29:50 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 22, 2014, 06:38:04 amNope, the forum appears to have practically no impact upon my youtube channel success at all.For the last year for example my youtube traffic breakdown is:22% - Youtube suggested videos21% - Youtube Guide16% - unknown (mobile apps and direct traffic on the YouTube watch and channel pages)14% - Youtube channel page.8.7% - Embedded player6.8% - Youtube search3.5% - External WebsiteOf those external websites, 10% is eevblog.com (that includes the forum)So the forum is, at most 0.35% of my traffic, and hence success.

author: RobertHolcombe
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:46:33 am
content: That traffic breakdown is only counting people navigating to youtube from or watching embedded videos on the forum right? There aren't many obvious links to your channel in the forum, its pretty likely that people who stumble across the forum would have to manually navigate to youtube and search for your channel, not generating any traffic records for the forum/website

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 10:03:21 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 21, 2014, 09:49:42 pmOK Dave, then do like Mike: fewer but better videos. Because now only 20% of your videos are good, the rest is not even worth to check, i'm afraid. Also i forgt to say, please stop with that "made in germany" enthusiasm. It's really pathetic

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 10:15:25 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 21, 2014, 09:49:42 pmYou complained about that before. The Forum is sucking your life away. I have the same problem in my field of activity.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 11:09:09 am
content: Quote from: RobertHolcombe on September 22, 2014, 07:46:33 amI would suspect anyone who finds the forum would end up on the eevblog.com before they went to youtube, from which there are links and embedded players. As anyone who visits the forum would have no idea there is a youtube channel until they visit eevblog.com. Unless they stumbled across a post that mention or embeds a video (small percentage).There could also be a small percentage of the 6.8% direct search figure.Any way you look at it, the forum has very little impact.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 11:11:50 am
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 10:03:21 amInstead of me changing to suityou, how about you just stop complaining and watch only the videos that interest you?It is extremely arrogant (and demonstrably wrong) of you to infer that other people only like the same videos that you do.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 11:22:08 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 11:11:50 amDave, I doff my cap to your patience and diplomacy.I know I can be under the bar often, cheeky and a giddy kipper, but there are posters just being rude to get a rise.

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 11:53:16 am
content: Dave,What about leaving those haters (and so on) where they are, and just continue to make the stuff you like and we appreciate ?I think answering to these people who don't like this and that is a waste of time, YOUR time and YOUR energy.Leave them alone, there is much more thankful and happy subscribers than anything else. And that's the only point you have to keep in mind.Maybe some unhappy people should just remember this: it's Dave's vblog/forum and there are rules, HIS rules. Keep it or leave it. You don't like any/some videos, don't watch them. It's simple as is. Period.Cheers.---Daniel

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:02:20 pm
content: Quote from: f1rmb on September 22, 2014, 11:53:16 amYeah I know, but I can't help myselfI just can't help but think they just haven't thought their position through enough, and if I could just explain it to them they might learn and understand, and then maybe not pester other content producers with the same thing. And the world becomes a better place, yarda, yarda...Yeah, I'm maybe not that bright...

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:11:15 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 12:02:20 pmThere are many conditional here...I'm not sure if they are even listening (and you can notice I didn't mentionned "understanding" or "learning").Cheers.---Daniel.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:24:58 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 11:11:50 amDave, don't feel offended, please. Believe me or not, I LIKE EEVBLOG! This is because i criticize it (and because i'm giving you a negative feedback). And btw i'm not a serial hater nor arrogant. I just want you to keep eevblog as goog as before, in his golden age. So instead of feeling offended and wasting time with that electronex shit, go back to the lab and tear some stuff apart, mod something, make more dumpster diving or if you absolutely want to go out from the lab, at least do something really good like the episode 569: one of your best videoI repeat: NO OFFENCE INTENDED

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:39:52 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 12:24:58 pmThis IS offending.Maybe you need to change the way to express your opinion, the kind of words you're using and the sentences's construction (orders to Dave ? Duh!).Cheers.---Daniel.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:53:28 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 12:24:58 pmCongratulations, you just called a video of mine I enjoyed doing, and many people enjoyed watching, "shit". Yes, I am offended by your ill-conceived arrogance.If you don't like a video, don't watch it, what part of that do you not understand?I explained above why any "golden age" is just inyourhead.I'm going to upload more Electronex video, just for you, and for those who like the show videos of course.I'm being far too nice for my own good here...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:55:36 pm
content: OH, DOH! I get it now, I'm being trolled!

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 12:59:38 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 12:55:36 pmRemember, "don't feed the troll"Cheers.---Daniel.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 01:04:14 pm
content: Quote from: f1rmb on September 22, 2014, 12:59:38 pmPerhaps I should just ban him like everyone wants me to do in that other thread on moderation...

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 01:08:29 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 01:04:14 pmI'm also following the other thread... As I wrote here, it's YOUR vblog/forum so it's up to YOU.Cheers.---Daniel.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 02:46:15 pm
content: Quote from: f1rmb on September 22, 2014, 12:39:52 pm+1I also don't enjoy much the show videos but choice of words was poor. No need to be disrespectful.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 04:27:53 pm
content: Perhaps I should just ban him like everyone wants me to do in that other thread on moderation...No problem Dave, but before you ban me remember:those who gives you a "thumb up" on every yearning thing you do, drags down the quality of the blog. Those who also responded me "defending" you, are poor victims of things like capitalism, annoyance etc. that only wants to watch something, no matter what. They will watch you even if you make a video like "how to stay seated on a chair" For this reason they could have give you lots of thumbs up even on a video like EEVblog raps (or whathever it's called), for example. They are just poor nerds who follow you like sheeps doing every single thing you do. They are just passive followers. They don't criticise you at first glance, but i'm sure when they see "maker fair" or "electronex" titles most of those says "oh no that shit again!, but what else can we do, so let's watch it anyway" I can assure you. Regarding the golden ages, YES they exist. You became "famous" because of those "multimeter videos" and "oscilloscope teardowns". So try to start another video blog speaking only about those "nerds fairs" and doing rap songs, and we will see if your become so famous again. But I don't even know why I started to talk with you, eevblog has become a "show business" oriented video blog. You now have your sheeps, so keep doing what you want beeeeeeeh

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 04:42:07 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 04:27:53 pmNo problem Dave, but before you ban me remember: those who gives you a "thumb up" on every yearning thing you do, drags down the quality of the blog. Those who also responded me "defending" you, are poor victims of things like capitalism, annoyance etc. that only wants to watch something, no matter what. They will watch you even if you make a video like "how to stay seated on a chair" For this reason they could have give you lots of thumbs up even on a video like EEVblog raps (or whathever it's called), for example. They are just poor nerds who follow you like sheeps doing every single thing you do. They are just passive followers. They don't criticise you at first glance, but i'm sure when they see "maker fair" or "electronex" titles most of those says "oh no that shit again!, but what else can we do, so let's watch it anyway" I can assure you. Regarding the golden ages, YES they exist. You became "famous" because of those "multimeter videos" and "oscilloscope teardowns". So try to start another video blog speaking only about those "nerds fairs" and doing rap songs, and we will see if your become so famous again. But I don't even know why I started to talk with you, eevblog has become a "show business" oriented video blog. You now have your sheeps, so keep doing what you want beeeeeeeh"Passive followers" ?! For a guy with 5 posts, in the same thread, with only bad words and bad arguments, I think you better stay silent.This is the very last time I'm wasting my time with you.Cheers.---Daniel.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 04:49:37 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 04:27:53 pmSearcher, you need to learn to express your opinion in a more productive way. I understand that you don't like the show videos (me too) and that you think that recent videos don't have the depth and intensity of older ones (me too) but expressing your opinion the way you do distracts from your main point and focuses on your (very offensive) style. My guts tells me that this is not a singular incident and that this is an recurring pattern and it will keep biting you.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:25:42 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 04:27:53 pmEdit:I will change this post, it will serve no purpose expressing my disbelief, and only provide any trolls with further purchase to angle in more nonsense.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:34:48 pm
content: Quote from: f1rmb on September 22, 2014, 04:42:07 pm"Passive followers" ?! For a guy with 5 posts, in the same thread, with only bad words and bad arguments, I think you better stay silent.This is the very last time I'm wasting my time with you.Cheers.---Daniel.Oh, looks like we have a moralist here. You are not worth of consideration (like any moralists)

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:39:40 pm
content: Quote from: Yago on September 22, 2014, 05:25:42 pmOh another moralist! If anyone gives me a cent every time i have to do with one of this poor victim of capitalism and planned obsolescence, i will become rich in a couple of hours.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:44:01 pm
content: You do know that you are not forced to watch all videos. You are not chained to a post, with a clamp on your head, and with your eyes held open with pins, and with the EEVblog on loop in front of you.YMMV, and as you watch you can decide at any time not to watch. Stopping is as simple as a mouse click or screen touch away, and the not reading is just as simple.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:51:07 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 05:39:40 pmYou nailed it!BTW, here is an interesting electronic device

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:52:18 pm
content: I just wished I was as cool as the searcher because obviously he knows what everyone wants and things that he doesn't like surely must means that who likes it are totally inferior to him.I think he should start his own blog so we all can be dazzled by such wisdom because of course everything he will produce will be exactly what every person in the planet with interest in electronics want to see at exactly the right time when that content is needed.I'm so tired of being a sheep, please put your blog together soon before it's too late for me.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 05:55:12 pm
content: No Searcher, you misunderstand.I am not moralising, I am treating EEV with respect, to Dave and the members.They put up with my often random posts, and help me with great info.Spoil for an internet fight all you want, but you won't get one from me here on EEV.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:04:04 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 05:52:18 pmSorry i cannot help youYour situation is too desperate, i'm afraid

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:25:12 pm
content: Come on! don't deprive us of your infinite wisdom and knowledge of everything everyone likes and needs.I bet it will be beyond awesome. I can't picture it yet because you didn't tell me what i'm thinking yet.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:31:59 pm
content: Quote from: Yago on September 22, 2014, 05:55:12 pmSure you do! And in a way that you shine to the others as a "brave man" hiding your weakness with apparently good (moralising) words. Here is the paradox of the capitalism: You are a victim of it, but at the same time by enjoying to be that, you create more victims and so the capitalism will auto sustain. Think about Dave, for example: it is known that he cannot help himself for buying useless testgears (and other stuff). But he treat those objects like gods (feticism) and his resoulting enthusiasm will eventually spread over his (weak by nature) audience that are now wanting to do the same thing his shapherd did. So the forum is FULL of "what multimeter should i buy" request. But not because they need it, just because they want to feel enthusiast like Dave at the moment he unpacked the multimeter. Instead of thinking "do i really need that" those sheeps (that will eventually became the moralists) are thinking "oh, dave said that we need at least 500 multimeters, so as a weak man i better do what he said" So here is the paradox: Dave, the first victim became the leader (the shepherd) and you became the new victims. BUT he (Dave) still remains a victim so his audience (that now becomes the leaders) can hurt him even with a word. Easy isn't it?

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:36:49 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 06:31:59 pmAll your hot air is well and good, mostly for your ego I suspect.The thing you forgot in all that...You don't know me, you assume and mold a convenient model to fit your game of fora entertainment.I have seen this act for decades.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:37:11 pm
content: Oh, you should so run for president of the planet and put your own perfect political system, that way we all get to enjoy your work without even needing to do a blog.Such elocution! I'm marveled!

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:37:33 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 06:25:12 pmSure. read post #137 and learn something

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:39:18 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 06:37:11 pmMaybe one day, who knows but it should be a big challenge to free this world from moralists like you

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:40:22 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 06:37:33 pmOf course I did, I hang by your every word, tell me more about your perfect non capitalist system, what is it called?

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:44:48 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 06:40:22 pmOh here we are: the loop of moralism, the best friend of capitalism. If you ask this question, you didn't understood almost nothing of what i said. I'm afraid you have to start reading my posts again

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 06:59:49 pm
content: But I do have every thing you posted already framed, I hope you do more than the mere twelve passages that they are replacing.I read and I understand that capitalism is why I'm trapped, I need an alternative but they are hidden in your beautiful words that me, a mere mortal sheep, can't understand and need an actual word or concept to be explained to me.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:07:34 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 06:59:49 pmIt should not be that difficult, even for a man like you. Try to read it carefully and without that moralistic aura

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:08:00 pm
content: This dude is a futur Nobel price... Not.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:15:20 pm
content: Well, it is that difficult because you don't provide a solution.Btw, what are you searching for if you already know it all?I'm starting to think you are a false prophet.

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:33:53 pm
content: Stop feeding this person attention. All this type wants is to stir things up and provoke other people. Seriously, just stop.

author: f1rmb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:36:53 pm
content: Quote from: rdl on September 22, 2014, 07:33:53 pmYes, you're right.Cheers.---Daniel.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:41:10 pm
content: You are not even that good at trolling and should practice a bit more because you have no entertainment value at allI agree with the rest, I'm done feeding you because you are no fun.Edit: BTW consult a health care professional for a potential chemical imbalance.

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:41:40 pm
content: Someone recently broke into my house and forced me to sit in front of my computer and watch Youtube videos I don't like. It was awful. I managed to subdue him, and eventually throw him out. Wait, I mean there was a video I didn't like, so I clicked on another and watched it.

author: The Searcher
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 07:48:48 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 07:41:10 pmIs there any other word you can say apart "trolling"? You agree with the rest because you are weak like the rest. Poor pitiful man, you don't even have a personal opinion, i'm so afraid for youBut I have a solution: go and buy yourself another multimeter and don't forget to post a photo of it in the appropriate section of this forum, so other will buy too. Hurry up, your shepherd said that you need at least 500 of them! Hurry! Hurry! Now who needs the health care?

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 08:08:28 pm
content: Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 07:48:48 pmCrap. I thought I had enough. Back to E-bay I go.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 08:58:24 pm
content: That was my first use of that word, you must think everyone else is the same person or something.I do have two multimeters, one that I got about 15 years ago and it was a cheap GB Instruments but it got me going.and recently I bought one because there was a sale at mortoncontrols it's a nice UT71B and actually I don't even think Dave reviewed one. The reason I got it is because I got back to play with electronics and I needed something more capable.Also the only person that influenced my purchase was my wife because if I get one it better be able to measure temperature.Also when we talk about others it's pretty much a reflection of ourselves, so I do understand you completely now.But back on topic, I like the EEVBlog because I get a lot out of it, even on the teardowns, mailbags and the shows too. I liked the rants as well and the good advice Dave tends to impart.I like FPGAs even if Dave doesn't particularly like them. But mostly I like how he can analyze a circuit, sure he makes mistakes but that's why this forum exists.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 10:20:28 pm
content: The Searcher will not bother us again.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2014, 10:50:32 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on September 22, 2014, 08:58:24 pmyeah, I have my oldie multimeter too, a Motech MIC 2200A, nothing fancy, can't afford to buy a new and better one for now, but I like to know what's good and what it has to offer, apart from that I try to learn as much as I can, everything has something to learn from, sometimes in the details is something you didn't know, I try to enjoy all the content, and there is a lot of it

author: MrsR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 12:09:09 am
content: EEV BLOG is the best. If you have a question some one on the forum will answer and a problem someone will help.Dave's Videos are just Icing on the Cake. Like the mailbag bit and some off his Tech. Videos. When OPP Amps came out wish his Video was around then would have saved me hours of grief. If he gets painful just skip ahead a bit. lolGot a second DMM Ebay cheapy Daves Twisty one only they fixed it and you can't twist it, also the plug sockets are Fluke type but wouldn't use it for Hv AC. $24 The name is Vicci but was advertised as a VICHY.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 12:23:03 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 22, 2014, 10:20:28 pmMuch better than locking this thread.

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 05:48:20 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 23, 2014, 12:23:03 amAgree, although it feels tainted now...

author: SirNick
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 07:59:19 pm
content: That guy was full of more wind than the inside of a banned vacuum cleaner, but I happened to catch a little bit of interesting psychology while I was glossing over the pointless vitriol: (Edited to be slightly less full of crap.)Quote from: The Searcher on September 22, 2014, 06:31:59 pmWhile the assumptions made here were just plain wrong, there's a genuine, observable trend mixed in... Where a "fan" (or whatever) has access to an inspirational figure, and wants to develop in themselves the same skill(s). So yeah, you get tons of "which meter / scope / soldering iron / hot air station should I buy?" threads here and on YT. Similar to how an aspiring filmmaker would want to know which cameras and lenses someone used. Or a music fan would ask an artist "what was your inspiration for this song?"Part of this is the misguided assumption that the tools make the craftsman. If I only had the lab full of gear, I could also (fill in the blank). While the real truth is, tools are useful, and certainly have the potential to improve the end product, but the talent and/or skill of the craftsman is much more important. A skilled craftsman can produce good results with mediocre tools. A talented artist can create art with whatever is at hand.Maybe there's also a little hero-worship, where, if I'm using a Fluke / Agilent / whatever gizmo that Dave also uses, then, well... if it's good enough for him, it's certainly good enough for me! Not entirely untrue, but probably more an issue of feeling connected to that inspirational figure than real necessity.Then, also, part of it is just wanting good advice. Dave presumably knows what attributes make for a good meter, and can maybe suggest something in the starter range that is a good value proposition. (The Rigol scope being a great example of this. I bought one myself, albeit before discovering the blog, because I did some research and came to the same conclusion. Was pleased to find I had chosen wisely though.)Anyway, that's all. There may or may not be a useful point to my rambling. Although my (perhaps not terribly valuable) advice to those starting out is to put an appropriate level of emphasis on equipment -- that is, to find something attainable that performs well for its class -- and spend the rest of your energydoingsomething: Reading, exploring, making mistakes, and learning from them. There's no shortcut in yellow rubber molding.

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 08:44:35 pm
content: I was searching for information about the Fluke meters I collect when I found Dave's Fluke 87 review, which led me to his videos, which led me to the forum. So, my collection of meters has a lot to do with how I found the EEVBlog.I've never been involved with electronics as much as I would like. I started out as Dave did, but I got turned astray a bit. I didn't ride my bike to Radio Shack and buy parts when my parents wouldn't take me. All my fault. Now, with the information from Dave's videos and the forum, I'm getting more involved.I find the forum and the videos to be great resources. Is every video exactly what I want to see? No, but then again, no one makes me watch them. I've seen vitriolic complaints from people who one would swear are forced to watch. That's why I made my joke about being kidnapped and forced to watch videos.Dave is his own boss and answers only to himself. I wish I could be self-employed, even with less success than Dave enjoys.

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2014, 11:27:47 pm
content: QuoteI do think that too much emphasis is put on 'the lab' and certain types of test gear by some of the main bloggers. The risk there is that the hobby becomes status driven. I guess many other hobby types fall into the same status trap. The 'hobby' can then change into a tool collection where the tools become more important than the original goals.If I had to suggest something that is lacking in all of the videos I've seen (apart from maybe W2AEW) it is that there isn't very much in the way of basic engineering issues being discussed and not much in the way of creativity and also very little RF stuff. What RF stuff does get shown often gets described as voodoo magic which serves to distance the subject IMO.But none of the above is a complaint or criticism. It's just that I think there are still technology gaps or holes for other bloggers to jump in and fill. You can't expect a handful of bloggers to cover all bases I guess...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 12:00:15 am
content: Quote from: G0HZU on September 23, 2014, 11:27:47 pmBingo, you've just found a niche, get cracking make those videos!Seriously, anyone who thinks the current blogs out there are lacking something, or they can do it better or different, or they just simply want to share, I strongly encourage you go start your own channel, I'll promote you.One thing I'm proud of is that many current fellow engineering bloggers out there saw my videos and thought they could have a go too, so now they have successful channels as well, and they have thanked me for it. That gives me the warm fuzzies.What RF stuff does get shown often gets described as voodoo magic which serves to distance the subject IMO.Mike calls RF voodoo and refuses to go there.Me, I can appreciate RF, and have dabbled in it when required in my career, and I'll go there if a video requires it, but I basically have little interest in RF, so you'll rarely see it on my channel.There are others that like and do RF. Alan is one, KF5OBS does, I think Gerry Sweeny may have, and I think maybe one or two others I can't recall. So no major shortage there.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 12:05:45 am
content: Quote from: G0HZU on September 23, 2014, 11:27:47 pmPerhaps because that's what they are personally interested in and like to talk about?People seem to forget that is usually the #1 reason why people like me and others make these videos, and how we chose our topics.And you either happen to like the same stuff or find it interesting, or you don't, and hence either watch or don't watch.That's how it works, it is no more complicated than that.

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 12:34:53 am
content: QuoteI guess it depends on what the audience wants to see. I've not seen any of the above bloggers use modern RF design tools (eg modern CAD tools or even a basic VNA) to show what these tools can do. I could list loads more things that haven't been covered but my point is that there is still a hole in the RF side of things for other bloggers to step in and fill. The above bloggers have barely scraped the surface in recent yearsBut maybe there simply isn't the demand for more RF blogging? I really don't know?

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 02:21:48 am
content: QuoteAgreed. I guess my concern is that the bloggers' enthusiasm for the test gear seduces others into to this mindset. I guess it really isn't any of my business though...It's up to them to make the choices that make them happy even if they are perhaps being influenced into making these choices by someone else's enthusiasm

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 02:23:35 am
content: Quote from: G0HZU on September 24, 2014, 12:34:53 amActually, no it's generally not.As I explained, bloggers like me make our videos and generally chose the content based on what we are personally interested in.Audience suggestion and feedback can play a part, but it's not as big as you might think. Unless that's your thing, doing videos strictly on audience requests.How many suggestions do I get for really advanced RF content in the last 5 years? borderline zero. There are some for just general RF stuff of course, but they don't specify.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 02:25:46 am
content: Quote from: G0HZU on September 24, 2014, 02:21:48 amWell... there is a reason why it's called electronic porn

author: d3javu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 04:41:00 am
content: After reading all the comments in this thread, few things i notice...You want dave to to make videos that satisfy your personal needs. Videos on specific topics and specific styles which YOU are comfortable with...but the problem is how can one person, satisfy 170000 unique needs in just 600 videos? That is insane. Let alone the amount of time it takes to make one good content. Try it for yourself, it is easier to talk.Dave has stated this zillions of time but seems like it is just overlooked. This is his video blog, he shares what he is interested in, let him DECIDE on what topic to discuss. If you think there are lack of certain topics, go ahead and do a video and upload it. No one stops you.There are a lot of people trying to push dave into the path of very generic, scripted, robotic kinda video blog which are everywhere... seriously.... i don't watch a lot of video blogs because of the monotonic and heavily scripted videos.The main reason i was attracted to dave's blog was all the crazy fun stuffs he did in his early blogs like canyon trip for the multimeters, his guts to point out the issues in test equipments or issues generally in this industry... and now he is doing a more professional videos while keeping up with the fun stuffs every now and then... there is nothing to complaint about when i see how much knowledge i gain from him for free...

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 05:12:45 am
content: Quote from: d3javu on September 24, 2014, 04:41:00 amQuestion to Dave, are you interested in any feedback at all? If so, what kind of feedback?

author: d3javu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 05:19:28 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 24, 2014, 05:12:45 amI think i didn't mention anything about feedback, my statement was about dictating what he does. they are two different things. feedback are good, if he never accept any feedback, he wont have changed the way he does certain things like mailbag and so on.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 05:39:20 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 24, 2014, 05:12:45 amOf course I am, I ask for feedback all the time.It's easier to say what I don't want:- Feedback that insults the time and effort I put into the blog.- Feedback that is selfish and does not consider the needs of the 170,000 other subscribers- Feedback that tells me to do something, stop doing something, or not to say something- Feedback that bitches about content that was (almost always) clearly marked in the title and description.- Feedback that is not constructive- Feedback that bitches about a clearly one-off, or once a year event like a trade show or interview.- Feedback that insists that they know what my blog "used to be like".- Feedback that threatens me in any way.And I want people to understand that feedback for a content producer is ultimately best taken at the macro level. For example, I am going to put more stock into the video stats and thumbs up/down numbers than a couple of people with loud voices in the comments.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 05:50:44 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 24, 2014, 05:33:58 amOf course I do.But people have to realise that once a blog reaches the size mine is in terms of viewership, and (importantly)one that was built upon covering a diverse range of stuff, it's impossible to have enough time to produce enough videos to cover enough topics to keep everyone happy, and to stop everyone thinking at some point, my blog has gone "downhill".Basically, almost every single viewer is, at some point, not going to like stuff that I do, that is 100% inevitable. That means almost a 100% possible complaint/viewer ratio.I do keep feedback in mind, and it does guide me occasionally, but ultimately the only way my blog (meaning my sanity & enthusiasm) is going to survive is if I continue to simply do what what I want to do.

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 06:14:24 am
content: /.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 09:32:18 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 24, 2014, 06:14:24 amCould do, haven't given it any thought, but might be worth considering.Teardown Tuesday has always been my only real consistent thing.Fundamental Fridays lasted for quite some time, but is now only occasionally. And Mailbag Mondays a has always only been whenever I get enough stuff in.There are pros and cons both ways.The original idea behind Teardown Tuesday was that it woulda) give me a hard target to get consistent content done (hint, I'm inherently rather lazy)b) it's a classic and recommended technique for video bloggers to have a regular segment on a regular day, and it certainly works.As for the cons:a) it does kinda pressure me into finding something each week even if I'd rather do something else at the time. That happens now, and I do skip the odd week.b) because they are consistent, that means more of that content, and if people don't like that content then it can appear like my blog is "nothing but teardown/mailbag"

author: electrophiliate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 10:29:10 am
content: My 2 cents as someone who is a relatively light user of EEVBlog and will unlikely ever be anything more (electronics-wise) than an on/off casual hobbyist with a small workshop. Of course, heavier and more involved or better qualified users will have different experiences and opinions of EEVBlog than mine.I have only watched a fraction of the videos since stumbling onto the website about 2 years ago when I was getting back into electronics and still have a backlog to get through. I appreciate Dave's enthusiasm and overall style (including the rants), it is refreshing and different. It took me a few videos to get used to his voice but now it seems like an inseparable part of his style. A few posters were saying that enthusiasm isn't everything? That's certainly true, but that's not all Dave offers, he is competent and usually entertaining with a wide range of topics covered.I don't expect EEVBlog to fulfill all my electronics needs. The internet is a smorgasbord and there are many other content providers with their own offerings. I don't really have any complaints, and if a video doesn't look interesting or relevant to me I simply don't watch it. I wouldn't mind seeing more text-based blogs (obviously a low priority for a video blog). I've purchased a few items and have no complaints with those either. The forum is useful, but my own contributions have been pretty sparse and irrelevant, I haven't had the time or energy to get further involved.Keep up the good work, Dave!Quote from: EEVblog on September 24, 2014, 05:39:20 amYou get threats? An unfortunate sign of the times I guess.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 10:46:08 am
content: Regarding the RF Voodoo, I suspect that this problem is now a work in process. I noticed some time ago that both Dave and Mike were having minor problems when it came to RF electronics especially when it comes to lumped PCB elements and I therefore contacted Shahriar at 'The Signal Path' and asked him to prepare a video explaining some of the concepts. It's bad enough when we are faced with SMT components too small to see but a PCB filled with isolated lines and fan shaped areas of copper needs some explanation.As for the original purpose of this thread, my goodness, I appear to have started a considerable debate! I am however still a fan of Dave's work and all comments here have been read with interest.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 12:29:17 pm
content: Quote from: electrophiliate on September 24, 2014, 10:29:10 amThey range from threatening not to watch any more, to death threats, and the smorgasbord in between.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 01:16:53 pm
content: Hence the big hunting knife...Seriously Dave, you're on a roll. Keep on talking about whatever interests you and let anything else slip off, like water on a duck's back...or was it a platypus?Above all, your enthusiasm and personality are what drive people to your videos.From sheep No 136.

author: IO390
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 01:41:28 pm
content: I love your videos Dave, they are one of the things that got me interested in electronics. I can see why some people wouldn't like your content (my dad hates you for example, but he's weird), but every normal person I know enjoys your videos. As you say, you can't please everyone. Although I guess you're as close to it as you can be.I also watch Mike and W2AEW, both are brilliant too.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 02:00:19 pm
content: Mailbag and Teardown are both interesting, I should get that little parcel into the post for Dave ( should I use another of our "one size fits all" bags to contain it?, which are very useful camping, as a thermal blanket) for Monday. Just trying to get a better "Traditional Weapon" for Dave to use though, though one part is not postable to AUS due to regulations.

author: timb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2014, 02:47:00 pm
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 24, 2014, 01:44:50 amA comparison to photography is very apt I think. New photogs start out thinking they need a $1500 DSLR body plus another $2000 worth of whitebody glass to take good pictures.They end up with very high resolution, low noise photos that are shit.Meanwhile someone with an iPhone is taking world class photos that are being sold in galleries.The same with electronics. Learning with limited tools forces you to think of creative solutions to your problems, instead of just throwing money at it.Also, as with a camera, the best multimeter is the one you've got right there in front of you when you need it.Sent from my Smartphone

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2014, 10:07:44 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 24, 2014, 12:29:17 pmOh come on - let's not be dramatic! I'm sure it's not real death threats ....I'm sure it's more along the lines of "I hope you get you face chewed off by a dingo"...

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2014, 06:18:57 pm
content: Dave discusses the negative feedback to eevblog in a recent AmpHour episode. He dismisses it flat (with a healthy dose of sarcasm), kind of admits that eevblog is less technical than it used be and says that he is happy with the current viewing numbers.Dave mentioned in past AmpHour episodes his approach of 'why do X if Y will give me more views for less work' and often expressed appreciation for bloggers that do otherwise (fewer but high quality videos). I think this explains the current state of eevblog channel.Since this is his blog and his business of course he can do whatever he wants but flat denial of any negative feedback is unfair IMO.These days I find the most value in the eevblog forums and the AmpHour (two complementing hosts and often very interesting guests. Great for commute. Highly recomanded).

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 12:38:05 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 26, 2014, 06:18:57 pmI don't recall saying that, and if I did that's not what I meant.Obviously the blog has naturally evolved over time, and I have a wider variety of stuff now, so that's why naturally there is going to be thinning of the technical content. Not that any one episodes technical content is less than I've ever done, it's not.QuoteYou have it wrong again.Any "problem" with my channel is as I've been trying to explain over and over again, but still people don't seen to get it - when you get successful based on abroad formatshow, it becomes ever increasingly impossible to please everyone who signed up for a certain thing. Be that pure technical content, or less technical content, or whatever.Yes, of course I appreciate any blogger who releases any material at all, but especially those who might put many days or weeks work into a single video.Pleaseunderstand that it has become virtually impossible for me to put such work intoonevideo. In fact it always has been. If I can't do a video in a day then I generally have never touched it.Very occasionally I'll do one that takes two days work.QuoteI ask for and except negative feedbackexceptthat stuff I have listed above.Do you really expect me to listen to abuse for example?Or feedback that I know is demonstrably wrong?

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 02:29:49 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2014, 12:38:05 amI am refferring to episode 217, 3:35."It's naturally given that I an now to a larger range of videos its natural, you know, that the technical stuff is gona drop a little bit but it has not dropped a huge amount as people seem to think."Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2014, 12:38:05 amI listened to that episode. It was not about abuse, it was about the feedback from people that find your recent videos less interesting. In response you mocked them (e.g. 'one start and everybody follows' ) as they are some sheepos.People give you feedback in good faith. It's ok to say that you like it the way it is (which you did) but mocking them is not cool.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 03:14:16 am
content: Quote from: zapta on September 27, 2014, 02:29:49 amSo exactly what I said.QuoteWell that is a fact of what happens. One person starts and then a whole bunch of others who think my blog has changed come out of woodwork and pile it on.QuoteI am not mocking them.I can just get very tired and frustrating when people keep harping on it about.Clearly you don't like the way my videos are going, and well, that's just fine, I fully expect some people not to like it, that isinevitable, like death and taxes.But I'd expect them to at least listen and understand and try and comprehend the reasons why, and that maybe, just maybe, their opinion or suggestion might be a bit unfounded and/or a bit unrealistic.Quite frankly some people willneverbe happy regardless of what I do, even if I doeverythingthey say they want. Because they'll always want more, or every time they see someone else's video they'll complain why can't I do videos like that, it never endsI can totally understand why other bloggers never respond to questions or comments like this, or they shut off comments, or they just up and quit like PhotonicInduction. At least I make the effort to listen and explain, often at a detriment to my sanity.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 03:24:43 am
content: I guess that people will only know how it is, if they had they own blogs, and get the same "feedback"

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 03:32:38 am
content: Quote from: RobertoLG on September 27, 2014, 03:24:43 amYes. People don't understand how much feedback popular bloggers get. My videos get viewed 45,000+ times per day, every day, 365 days a year. Guess how many comments and emails that adds up to...And when someone makes a comment they think the blogger may not have heard before, I can assure you the blogger has with almost 100% certainty, already heard it a hundred times.

author: RobertoLG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 03:45:05 am
content: and you do a lot of stuff just for one person, and there isn't a real magic formula to make everyboby happy, keeping your stuff going is a lot harder than people think

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 06:28:55 am
content: Thanks @zapta for trying...

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 08:16:13 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 27, 2014, 06:28:55 amFor what? to get me to change the blog to suit what you want?I'm listening and trying to explain things as I see it, what more do you want me to do??Sometimes, you aren't going to get what you want, welcome to the real world.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 03:18:14 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2014, 08:16:13 amI think he meant 'to communicate' ;-)Anyway, keep on the good work Dave, a successful eevblog is a win-win.

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2014, 06:06:14 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 27, 2014, 08:16:13 amNo one wants you to do anything, man... Look at the topic above. Are you really going to bully out of here anyone who doesn't sing you praises? Like I stated in my first post in this thread, I am here for the forum (thanks for that!) and if your youtube channel disappeared I probably wouldn't even notice. But when asked (like in this topic) I would gladly say what I see. And if you didn't want to hear anything but praises you had to close this thread from the beginning. I thank @zapta for managing to express meaningful "dissent" in a respectful and polite manner.QuoteWell, yes. Why are you trying to explain? You keep repeating "if you don't like my videos don't watch them" but the same thing goes both ways - if you don't like a comment posted on youtube - don't read it (or even less try "to explain"). Because those "explanations" pretty quickly turn to trying to shut down all responses different than "Dave, you are the best!". Say, what would you explain to the idiot who flew off the handle a few pages back? Or are you trying to explain the videos? Those don't need an explanation, people watch them and develop opinions, no need for explanation of the motivation to do or not do something. Not everyone in this audience is 13 old who wants to buy his first multimeter. In fact in this audience there are brain doctors, and heart doctors, and lawyers, and business folks, and artists who would gladly shut up when you are explaining electronics, but they wouldn't when asked if something sucks. And it would be much nicer to ignore their opinions then try and "explain" things to them, which often comes as immature and disrespectful.So, do I want you to do or change something? Nope, you've done enough. Thank you for some very nice videos and an amazing forum!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 07:32:43 am
content: Quote from: ivaylo on September 27, 2014, 06:06:14 pmNo, and have I done so? No.I'm one of the most engaging and quite frankly tolerant bloggers to criticism. And because I'm the biggest blog, and also probably the most general topic based technical blog, I think I probably cop the most criticism (which is to be expected based of course on the stats).But like I've said, Iwilloften engage you and ask you to explain, or set you straight on whether or not your criticism has merit or not, or tell you when it's being selfish etc.QuoteBecause Iwillpoint out if people are demonstrably wrong, or are being self-important and selfish.I'm trying to help them understand the point of view from a blogger that they might not have considered before.Is that a bad thing?Perhaps it can ultimately help other bloggers if I do my bit to help people understand why bloggers do what they do, and what they do and do not want to hear.QuoteThere is a huge difference. With my videos, the content is very clear from the title!With the comments, I have to read the comment to know what it is.QuoteNo they don't, that is demonstrably false.If your comment is valid (i.e. not something on that "what I don't want" list I posted earlier) then I welcome your feedback. In the other instances I'll try to be as tolerant and explain as best I can. In extreme cases you'll get the "bugger off" response (the standard response from many bloggers to criticism)QuoteThanks, but you are in the minority. The majority of people who complain about my content actually want and expect me to change based on their "feedback". They are incredible demanding.Why do you think Photonicinduction quit and deleted all his videos? Why do you think other bloggers turn off or heavily moderate comments?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 08:12:20 am
content: This thread just shows how much people like the EEVblog that they want a customized version of it.To me it's fine but... kidding no buts

author: sunnyhighway
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 10:28:43 am
content: Hi Dave,Please correct me if I'm wrong on this.I can't find where you mentioned it so I could be wrong here, but IIRC you mentioned once or twice what you missed most from the pre EEVBlog era.It was something along the line of missing doing real projects, actually designing and building stuff.Why not give in to that urge once in a while and let the camera roll on while doing that?Could it be worth to take a shot at this?What are your thoughts on this?

author: nuno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 10:44:05 am
content: Hey, I have a complain too!It took me literally hundreds of videos to understand that "joule" as actually "dual"! You australians have funny accentsahahaha.Except the joule thing it's a *perfectly* understandable English for me (English not my mother language).Other than that it's fine, I find some videos more interesting than others, but generally always good stuff to learn so I keep coming back; I don't have the time to see them all anyway.Good work Dave!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 10:47:00 am
content: Quote from: sunnyhighway on September 28, 2014, 10:28:43 amCorrect. There is nothing quite like having someone dictate a project and it's requirements and give you a time line and you are paid to do it (and at their expense), and have 40+ focused hours a week to work on it.Need to spend a few $K spinning boards, no problem.QuoteI've kind of done this with the uSupply, and whilst I enjoyed making the videos, the continued response from thousands of different voices questioning everything I do can become, lets just say, less than pleasant. It's hard to explain unless you experience it. Imagine having thousands of managers micro-managing your projectAnd it's hard to get the same professional level design motivation in my own pet projects that are essentially hobby projects.I don't know if I'd ultimately have the discipline to do a project myself to the same level as a professional one I'd do at real job with real deadlines, real goals, real peer review, real management and oversight etc.And I'm not someone who's good at stop-starting projects, working a few hours on it here and there etc. I need to work many hours/days/weeks on it straight without distractions. And that's not easy with the blog.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 10:52:20 am
content: Quote from: nuno on September 28, 2014, 10:44:05 amI find it remarkable how anyone has the time or inclination to watch all my videos. Which is another reason why I find many of the complaints so baffling.I don't watch every video all my favorite youtubers put out, I just pick and chose occasionally based on the subject title. I'm more than happy and thankful that they put all that effort in to produce free videos for me to watch and enjoy should I chose to. And I don't even think twice if they don't make one I find interesting for a month or two.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 11:24:17 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 28, 2014, 11:19:25 amYes, totally agree, and I take full responsibility for it. I don't blame people for the thousands of opinionated emails I got. Heck, I even asked for it :->The thought actually didn't cross my mind at the beginning that it would be a problem, as usual I just got the idea that it might be fun and I hit record. Before I knew it I was locked into a never ending death spiral

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 12:50:29 pm
content: QuoteI find it remarkable how you have coped with managing all the baggage and grief that must inevitably come with managing the eevblog. I know I couldn't cope with it.I did make the mistake of going public/online on some car related electronics projects a few years ago and the amount of grief I had back was unreal. Everything from people saying I was a genius to people saying I was a moron. People demanding (and I mean demanding) to be involved at a business level. People asking me to stop... people asking me to do more... people demanding I give them all my knowledge and hardware and software so they can 'join in'. Plus a few threats (from businesses that felt threatened by my work) and a few naysayers who said it was all fake and impossible to do what I was doing.I only had a tiny fraction of the emails and PMs and online grief that you must have to deal with...

author: VK5RC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 01:14:27 pm
content: A huge effort and I hope it gives Dave more satisfaction (and renumeration!) than grief; trolls or whatever they are called get my BP up.Fortunately they are few here and I seen a few elegantly 'defused'.

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 01:45:24 pm
content: With my car related project I found that the most stressful feedback I had was from the overly keen, chatty types who just kept pouring on the praise but also kept asking question after question, email after email, day after day, week after week.Mix a dozen of these in with a few haters and lunatics and it it became too much after a while. But then I'm not really cut out for dealing with the general public.

author: mswhin63
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 02:11:58 pm
content: I like a bit of woodwork and came across this youtube video. Need to watch it to the end though.Hope the video embeds OKEdit: How to embed the video

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2014, 02:50:32 pm
content: lose the s on https....

author: mswhin63
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2014, 12:04:00 am
content: Thanks Sean

author: m100
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2014, 02:33:54 pm
content: The videos are as good as ever, but in the last few weeks the sound IMHO has really gone down the pan, often far too quiet but also clipped and distorted. Tried on both my laptop and a desktop and get the same problem. Anyone else hearing this or is it my ears that are on the blink?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2014, 10:38:08 pm
content: Quote from: m100 on November 12, 2014, 02:33:54 pmNo changes my end.

author: hamdi.tn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2014, 11:35:26 pm
content: Comparing EEV with Ben Heck Show is like comparing a space shuttle with a paper rocket ... even Chinese can make better electronic video to explain how shitty there product are. It's so damn silly ... nothing informative at all. I think EE is all about details so Dave being educational can't harm (i make effort not to speed-up video sometime to be honest) but hy those details even if it bore some experienced viewers can really explain things for new engineers.I suggest to make video introducing some real "live" experience with higher engineering level, that can be both interesting for newbie and a bit challenging for expert ...i don't know, ex analogue chips and circuitry are widely unknown or misunderstood those day cause of ppl are getting more interested by programmable chip !!! doing some hardcore analogue experience that will be fun i guessOne thing about that knife , it's really ...didn't like it , but ... your lab your toolAll the talking about accent , justperfect accent totally understandableWaiting for the next video

author: janengelbrecht
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2014, 11:37:58 pm
content: There isnt any better Videoblog on the inernet than EEVBlog. The reason is really Dave. He is skilled - funny - and i rather like his values and points of viewsThe technical aspects is also of high standard. Including the picture quality etc.A lot of other Videobloggers lacks the engineering skills that Dave have....so its rather easy to judge...noone above og besides Daves EEVBlog....Its the ruler of the internetI follow other videobloggers and sometimes I think...why in the hell are they in the game when they lack the theoretical skills needed to fully understand the subject they are covering ?Could it be still even bether ? Anything canI´m not into the opening of letters stuff...I prefer the projects.....where Dave design stuff...also when he explains theory... But then again im just little me.....no matter whats on the Tube with Dave .... i see it...im a great fan

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2014, 11:40:43 pm
content: I'm still watching.

author: Sounduser
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2014, 09:46:59 am
content: I quite like the bed heck show. I'm totally new to this. But it's fun. Get some basic information, presented as an actual application. Even if they are pointless sometimes.I love the camera work on the eevblog, it's always good to see what's being gtalked about.What's funny, I found Ben hecks channel searching for pinball and Daves channel searching for acoustic panels.

author: Dave Turner
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2014, 11:55:39 pm
content: I watch/subscribe to a number of blogs and particularly like instructional blogs.I do have trouble watching videos with hand held shots where continual movement massively detracts ones concentration (sometimes to the point of feeling seasick) despite excellent content and/or those videos with mumbled diction.Whilst I'm basically an English only speaker, I'm in admiration of those bloggers where English is not their first language - it's the content and presentation that matters.Don't misunderstand me. I know I'd be hopeless without endless hours of rehearsal.For me Dave generally gets the overall balance right and seems to have a natural talent for presentation.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2014, 12:00:09 am
content: Jiggle cam should be banned except during missile attacks.

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2014, 02:55:15 pm
content: i think the question and the answer are one and the sameQUESTIONHow good is the EEV Blog ?ANSWERHow could is the EEV Blog !LOLthat says it allMaybe you have to be from Australia to understand this, i'm not surefor those that don'tit's similar to sayingHOW GOOD IS THATas a statement not a question

author: ziplock9000
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2017, 07:11:55 am
content: Quote from: German_EE on September 12, 2014, 09:04:27 amSwitching between topics and scenarios in a show is something that has been done for quite a few years across all sorts of programming in the US. It pisses me off no end. Luckily there's very little of it here in the UK.I have to agree though, Ben Heck is an annoyingly wanky person and so are his shows. He's like a middle aged man that wants to be a cool and relevant to 20 year olds. It seems he's discovered 3D printers and now he thinks he's an Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer and Scientist. Even the promo thumbnails for his videos that pop up get right up my back. Now where's my coffee

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2017, 10:36:30 am
content: Its good, i like the vids although to be honest I find most too long and i fastforward often. The point is made and then remade tens of times. Keep the vids max ten minutes and I think your views will rise.I love the forum and members though, great community.

author: cheeseit
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2017, 11:02:20 am
content: I like the long format and the level of detail, and have the attention span required. I'm sick of that trend towards keeping everything short, just to please the younger generations that deem every text above 140 characters too long that need things boiled down to bullet points and pros/cons, glossing over the details in the process. Get off my lawn!Keep doing what you're doing Dave, as I'm sure you will no matter what anyone says.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 21, 2017, 11:49:23 am
content: Quote from: Kjelt on January 21, 2017, 10:36:30 amShow me one video were I repeat something 10 times.Ok, I know you are exaggerating, so I'll be generous, so show me a video were I repeat myself for twice as long as needed. i.e. the video is twice as long as it need to be to convey the exact same amount of information and point that I make.I challenge anyone to take any one of my videos and then edit it to half it's lengthandkeep every single piece of information.You can't have both.Sure I could entirely change my shooting method and workflow to make shorter more polished videos with the same content (that involved either scripting, or shooting, checking and then re-shooting again), but you can't magically make the same content 10 times shorter, 5 times shorter, or often even half as short.OR I could deliberately keep them shorter by leaving out a ton of stuff, but that's not my thing, and it's not how I built this channel.There is another electronics Youtuber who makes polished 5 minutes. Guess how many hours it takes him to make one 5 minute video...If you prefer shorter videos, ok, that's fine, many do, but if you are going to say they are long because I repeat the same point over and over, please provide some proof of that.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2017, 06:37:09 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 21, 2017, 11:49:23 amWhere are the "beach"videos stored? I remember fast forwarding a lot through those.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 04:55:37 am
content: Quote from: Kjelt on January 21, 2017, 06:37:09 pmThe beach videos are not representative of my usual EEVblog videos, these are single long take rants done with zero editing, just press record and upload the camera file.I mean my regular polished numbered videos.There is a good reason why my regular videos typically have 50-100 recorded shots, it's so I don't repeat things like you'd get in a single take 10 minute rant.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2017, 04:52:01 pm
content: In that perspective I withdraw my statement.