2016 Xmas wish list - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 02:54:33 am
content: We'll it's that time of the year to create your Xmas wish list ( the lotto numbers are not going to happen )As in previous years, the item at the top of my list is Robrenz's workshop.What's your number one.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 02:58:48 am
content: The sudden, mysterious disappearance of all politicians.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 07:24:36 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on November 05, 2016, 02:58:48 am... but what fills the vacuum?

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 07:39:30 am
content: In no particular order:Cadbury chocolate going back to their original recipe instead of the new stuff.A job where my boss takes note of what I can do for the company instead of listing my failuresAnother five to ten Kg off the waist, then I'll be at my ideal weightBetter eyes and steadier hands for that SMD workTwo happy cats and one happy girlfriendA limitless credit card and the Rohde & Schwarz catalogue

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 08:06:51 am
content: Quote from: German_EE on November 05, 2016, 07:39:30 amWent a bit dark, but would also be in my top 10,As for steadier hands, practice holding your fingertip steady next to something light, like an empty can with your arm half or fully extended, (Light objects tend to make some noise and move if you bump them), Its how i learned my way down to 0201,

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 08:20:45 am
content: An adjustable hole-saw.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 03:44:10 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on November 05, 2016, 07:24:36 amReason and common sense?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2016, 03:51:31 pm
content: A dual channel bench power supply.

author: Whales
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 04:07:20 am
content: Replacing politicians with dual-channel bench power supplies would be nice. But they'd inherit the particular values of their prior form. Poor regulation, no limits, permanently ganged, stability issues, ignorant of feedback, wanting self-gain. But hey, atleast they'd be ten digit.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 04:25:22 am
content: AC-1200 router would be nice.already am getting an 80486 based computera set of water stones for sharpening knivesLove from family and relativesThat's about it.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 04:46:28 am
content: A new Volvo. S80 would be nice ;-) It's not going to happen though.

author: all_repair
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 07:30:20 am
content: Reveal Pro thermal camera if there is a promotion. Unless FLIR could react fast enough to both improve the resolution and reduce the price of its C2.

author: CM800
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 08:17:19 am
content: - A good bottle of Lambs Spiced Rum.- A proper workshop.- A new motorbike.

author: Sal Ammoniac
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 06:11:48 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on November 05, 2016, 02:58:48 amNature abhors a vacuum. A new crop of idiots and dickheads will just rush in and fill the void, unfortunately.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 06:38:18 pm
content: A new office chair for my fat butt. Some more LED lighting for my workbench and office. A new 40 meter Carolina Windom OCF dipole to replace the one that failed.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2016, 07:40:56 pm
content: You're right, Milka is damn close to the old Cadbury and I can be bribed quite easily with a large bar of Schoko & Keks. Now of Milka would do a mint bar and a decent Turkish Delight my life would be complete. OK, I'm a chocoholic, I admit it