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Unboxing #8: Unboxing of Mini Classic Game Console | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay

Posted on 2023-10-31 [Tuesday] by Jay Jay

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This post is part of my video blog: In The Lab With Jay Jay.

You can support this channel on Patreon: patreon.com/JohnElliotV

Silly Job Title: Power Provider

It’s the In The Lab With Jay Jay Halloween Special! This evening: another unboxing video! This time we’re taking a look at my retro gaming console: The Mini Classic Game Console. Complete with 620 odd games!

I picked this thing up at Vinnies (the thrift store) for fifteen Aussie buckaroos.

The main circuit board looks like this:

I found the S71PL256NC0HFW5U2 which is a 64Mb flash memory. The details of the other circuitry was obscured.

Here is the list of games on this thing:

And this is the manual:

I managed to get this thing wired through an AV to HDMI adapter, then a HDMI to USB adapter, so in the last half of the video you can see me demoing a few of the games and scrolling through the full list of games.

Oh, and in this video I read “NTSL” on the manual and say “they got that wrong, it’s NTSA”, but *I* got that wrong, and it’s “NTSC”. The American video standard. In Australia almost everything is PAL.

Following is a list of products I use which may appear in my videos. Clicking through on these links before purchasing from Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress is a great way to support the channel at no cost to you. Thanks!

Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Rigol PLA2216 Logic Probe

ATEN CS1922 2-Port DisplayPort KVM

UNI-T UTi260B Thermal Imager

TOMLOV DM602 Pro Digital Microscope

UNI-T UTG962E Signal Generator

Leadstar 12" LCD TV

Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply

Tenma 72-10505 Bench Power Supply

UPERFECT 15.6" HDMI LCD

Pro'sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump

NOYAFA NF-521 Thermal Imager

Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool

Epson Perfection V39 Flatbed Scanner

OWON XDM1041 Bench Multimeter

FILCO Majestouch 2SS 104-key Mechanical Keyboard

ANENG AN-999S Bench Multimeter

FILCO Majestouch 2SS 87-key Mechanical Keyboard

Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver

Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife

Kingst LA1010 USB Logic Analyzer

Dremel 2500 Multi-Vise

YIHUA 938D Soldering Tweezers

Dremel 335 Plunge Router

ZKETECH EBD-A20H Electronic Load

Yizhan Microscope

Miniware DT71 Digital Tweezers

Dremel 220 Drill Press

Rigol PLA2216 Compatible Logic Probe

Dremel EZ725 Rotary Tool Accessory Set

Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker

Brother P-touch H105 Label Maker

ENGINEER PA-21 Crimping Tool

Fluke 1AC-C2-II VoltAlert Voltage Detector

ENGINEER PA-09 Crimping Tool

MESR-100 ESR Meter

Horusdy Soldering Station

Tera HW0006 Pro Barcode Scanner

Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers

FNIRSI DSO-TC3 3 in 1 Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Component Tester

Ryobi RYSF5003 Stud Finder

M6013 Capactance Meter

UNI-T UT116A Digital Tweezers

Jackcat Electric Scissors

DigiTech QM1323 Multimeter

MMOBIEL Helping Hands

ZZWS Book Holder

TOWOT Industrial Tweezers

Amazon Basics Ratchet Screwdriver

Kaisi 35x25cm Repair Mat

gku AC1009 Underdesk Keyboard Drawer

QWORK Helping Hands

Kaisi 45x30cm Repair Mat

Duratech TH-1980 PCB Clamp

FNIRSI SG-002 Signal Generator

SHDSL Tape Dispenser

Sudake SDK08 Test Clips

Capactior Discharge Pen

AMTECH NC-559-ASM Flux

Sharp EL-546L Scientific Calculator

Bysameyee Head-Mounted Magnifier

Legion Tools Mini Screwdriver Set

Scotch Titanium Scissors

RELIFE RL-007GA Solder Lugs

Super Bright 90000LM LED Torch

Bosch IXO Angle Screw Adapter

OZSTOCK Large Folding Step Ladder

Craft Knife Set

Fuumuui Paint Brushes

Dremel Cutting Discs for Rotary Tool

Dremel 490 Rotary Tool Dust Blower

nmsafety Gloves

HiLetGo USB Logic Analyzer

OZSTOCK Small Folding Step Ladder

Kaisi Soldering Tools w/ Desoldering Pump

Magnetic/Claw Pickup Tool

Sudake SDK07 Test Clips

MECHANIC UV Curing Light

Comidox ATX Power Supply Tester

Kaqiwze Blow Torch

Telescopic Magnetic Pickup Tool

JST XH2.54 Pre-crimped Connector Kit

Drill Extension

300pcs Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

IC Chip Pickup Tool

Telescopic Magnetic Pickup w/ Light

Stainless Steel Tray

Multifunction Hooks

Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

JST XH2.54 6pin Pre-crimped Connector

Telescopic Magnet

SUNSHINE Hard Brush Set

100pcs Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

DT830B Digital Multimeter

JST XH2.54 Connector Kit

EXAR Signal Generator

Wozniak Solder Lugs

Let’s go shopping!

Homework

Posted on 2023-10-31 [Tuesday] by Jay Jay

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This is a part of the homework feature of my blog, which is an ongoing conversation with my mate S.F.

Reading counts as productivity but 100% reading is problematic.

“Raise your words, not your voice. It’s rain that grows flowers not thunder.” — Rumi

Johann Hari wrote Chasing the Scream and recorded this famous TED Talk: Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong. We also discussed Hari’s other book Stolen Focus.

I did a quick search for pop3 email migration for iphone which suggests you can’t salvage POP3 email from an iPhone. I find that surprising. I’ve emailed a mate to see if this is true or not. Stand by.

As promised my keyboard unboxing video: In The Lab With Jay Jay – October 31, 2023 – Uboxing of FILCO Majestouch 2SS Edition 104-key and tenkeyless keyboards.

The USB HDMI adapters I have are these ones: 4K Audio Video Capture Card USB 3.0 HDMI Video Capture Device for Live Streaming. They have HDMI in and both USB and HDMI out. Which means you can have my old Forty7 AVerMedia BU110 ExtremeCap UVC, Multi-Colour, I will bring it next time I see you.

I found Dr Peter Brain on the web.

Economists talk about normative and positive.

Here is the article about organizational structure The Tyranny of Structurelessness and the article about bureaucracy Inside Bureaucracy.

I am one day closer to being the man I will ultimately be. (A dead man!)

Checkout Last Splash, a 1993 album from The Breeders with the fan favorite Cannonball. “I’m the last splash!”

We mentioned No Surprises by Radio Head.

My hard core dancing video is here: jj5 feels hardcore!. Let me know if it doesn’t play for you and I will find the original.

The video about suicide is here: “Why Do People Die By Suicide” – Lecture by Thomas E. Joiner, Ph.D..

I found Outkast – SpottieOttieDopaliscious but YouTube won’t let me watch it because of my ad blocker.

John Perkins has a new version of his book out: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition.

Check out Mr Inbetween.

I found There She Goes, My Beautiful World by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

And the last thing I have in my phone is: “Who beautiful?? It’s an ugly word” — and I have no idea what that means, I suspect I was quite drunk by that point. :P

Unboxing #7: Unboxing of FILCO Majestouch 2SS Edition 104-key and tenkeyless keyboards | In The Lab

Posted on 2023-10-31 [Tuesday] by Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Sparky

Happy Halloween! Today: another unboxing video! This time we’re taking a look at my two new mechanical keyboards from FILCO (affiliate links):

As I mention in the video I usually like to purchase my mechanical keyboards from WASD Keyboards in California. They make excellent keyboards but just a bit too pricey for me at the moment. Instead of purchasing from WASD Keyboards I picked these keyboards up from Amazon Australia and I paid AU$202.55 (US$130) for the 104-key keyboard and AU$188.89 (US$120) for the 87-key keyboard which was roughly half of what I would have had to pay if I purchased from WASD Keyboards.

Both of these FILCO Majestouch 2SS Edition keyboards come with Cherry MX Speed Silver switches. If you’re into mechanical keyboards definitely give these switches a try; now that I’m used to them I will accept nothing less.

It was a bit disappointing that while doing the unboxing I discovered some of the keys had fallen loose during shipping. I have since plugged in and tested the keyboard (I’m using it now in fact) and everything seems to be working okay, so no harm no foul.

Thanks very much for watching! And please remember to hit like and subscribe!

Following is a list of products I use which may appear in my videos. Clicking through on these links before purchasing from Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress is a great way to support the channel at no cost to you. Thanks!

Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

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Rigol PLA2216 Logic Probe

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ATEN CS1922 2-Port DisplayPort KVM

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UNI-T UTi260B Thermal Imager

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TOMLOV DM602 Pro Digital Microscope

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UNI-T UTG962E Signal Generator

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Leadstar 12″ LCD TV

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Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply

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Tenma 72-10505 Bench Power Supply

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UPERFECT 15.6″ HDMI LCD

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Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump

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NOYAFA NF-521 Thermal Imager

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Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool

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Epson Perfection V39 Flatbed Scanner

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Maxitronix 300 In 1 (300in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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OWON XDM1041 Bench Multimeter

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Maxitronix 500 In 1 (500in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Maxitronix 200 In 1 (200in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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FILCO Majestouch 2SS 104-key Mechanical Keyboard

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ANENG AN-999S Bench Multimeter

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FILCO Majestouch 2SS 87-key Mechanical Keyboard

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Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver

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Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife

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Kingst LA1010 USB Logic Analyzer

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Dremel 2500 Multi-Vise

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YIHUA 938D Soldering Tweezers

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Dremel 335 Plunge Router

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ZKETECH EBD-A20H Electronic Load

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Yizhan Microscope

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Miniware DT71 Digital Tweezers

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Maxitronix 130 In 1 (130in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Dremel 220 Drill Press

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Rigol PLA2216 Compatible Logic Probe

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Dremel EZ725 Rotary Tool Accessory Set

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Maxitronix 60 In 1 (60in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker

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Brother P-touch H105 Label Maker

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ENGINEER PA-21 Crimping Tool

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Fluke 1AC-C2-II VoltAlert Voltage Detector

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ENGINEER PA-09 Crimping Tool

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MESR-100 ESR Meter

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Horusdy Soldering Station

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Tera HW0006 Pro Barcode Scanner

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Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers

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FNIRSI DSO-TC3 3 in 1 Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Component Tester

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Ryobi RYSF5003 Stud Finder

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M6013 Capactance Meter

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UNI-T UT116A Digital Tweezers

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Maxitronix Electronic Digital Recording Laboratory (59in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Jackcat Electric Scissors

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DigiTech QM1323 Multimeter

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MMOBIEL Helping Hands

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ZZWS Book Holder

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TOWOT Industrial Tweezers

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Maxitronix 30 In 1 (30in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Amazon Basics Ratchet Screwdriver

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Maxitronix Sensor Robot 20 (20in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Kaisi 35x25cm Repair Mat

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gku AC1009 Underdesk Keyboard Drawer

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QWORK Helping Hands

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Kaisi 45x30cm Repair Mat

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Duratech TH-1980 PCB Clamp

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FNIRSI SG-002 Signal Generator

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SHDSL Tape Dispenser

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Maxitronix 10 In 1 (10in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Sudake SDK08 Test Clips

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Capactior Discharge Pen

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Portwest Standard Lab Coat

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Arlec PB91 Plug-In RCD Safety Switch with Surge Protector

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AMTECH NC-559-ASM Flux

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Klein Tools 32614 4-in-1 Multi-bit Precision Pocket Screwdriver

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oz_gear Calipers

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Bysameyee Head-Mounted Magnifier

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Sharp EL-546L Scientific Calculator

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Legion Tools Mini Screwdriver Set

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Scotch Titanium Scissors

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Maxitronix Crystal Radio Kit Electronics Project

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Maxitronix AM/FM Radio Kit Electronics Project

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RELIFE RL-007GA Solder Lugs

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Super Bright 90000LM LED Torch

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Bosch IXO Angle Screw Adapter

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Maxitronix Electronic Metal Detector Kit Electronics Project

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YOUOWO ID Badge Holder

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Diodrio Leather Pocket Protector

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OZSTOCK Large Folding Step Ladder

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Fuumuui Paint Brushes

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Craft Knife Set

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Dremel Cutting Discs for Rotary Tool

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Dremel 490 Rotary Tool Dust Blower

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nmsafety Gloves

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OZSTOCK Small Folding Step Ladder

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HiLetGo USB Logic Analyzer

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Kaisi Soldering Tools w/ Desoldering Pump

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Magnetic/Claw Pickup Tool

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Sudake SDK07 Test Clips

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MECHANIC UV Curing Light

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Comidox ATX Power Supply Tester

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Kaqiwze Blow Torch

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Telescopic Magnetic Pickup Tool

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Tungfull TH-161 Rotary Tool Bits

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Adafruit One PCB to Ruler Them All Ruler

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JST XH2.54 Pre-crimped Connector Kit

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Plato Model 170 Wire Cutters

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Yum Cha Universal Handheld Wire Stripper

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Drill Extension

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300pcs Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

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IC Chip Pickup Tool

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Telescopic Magnetic Pickup w/ Light

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Yum Cha 3pcs Drill Scrub Brush

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Ampcom Automatic Network Cable Tester

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Stainless Steel Tray

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Multifunction Hooks

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Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

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Yum Cha 10pcs Blue Microfiber Cloth

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JST XH2.54 6pin Pre-crimped Connector

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OULLX NSS-681HDMI-RJ45 Cable Tester

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Telescopic Magnet

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SUNSHINE Hard Brush Set

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Yum Cha Probe Tweezers

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Yutiars Flat Paint Brush Set

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TOOKKS HZY ABS Wire Fixture

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Yum Cha 29 In 1 Mini Precision Screwdriver Set

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Yum Cha 2pcs Grease Cleaner Cleaning Bricks

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Yum Cha 100pc Titanium Plated Drill Bits

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100pcs Heat Shrink Wire Connectors

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DT830B Digital Multimeter

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Yum Cha 2pcs Magnetic Soft Vise Jaw Pads

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Yum Cha 6pcs Wire Brush

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Yutiars Round Paint Brush Set

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Damotk 5pcs Crevice Cleaning Brush

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Yum Cha 10pcs Magic Foam Sponge

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Yum Cha Depth Gauge

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Yum Cha 100pcs Releasable Cable Organizer

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Yum Cha Mini Magnetic Precision Screwdriver Set

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Ausum 25 In 1 Precision Screwdriver Set

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Sandleford 4 Piece Funnel Set

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Yum Cha 4pcs 30mm Deep Hole Pen

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JST XH2.54 Connector Kit

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Yum Cha Long Handle Wire Brush

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MOKIN CMO-346 3 inch Magnetic Tray

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Yum Cha Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Wire Brush

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Oloey Safety Goggles

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Aokin Wire Cutter

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Yum Cha Metallic Craftwork Pen

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EXAR Signal Generator

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Yum Cha Double-ended Cotton Swabs

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Asometech Universal Stylus Pen

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aToolTour Black Hexagon Deburring Drill Bit

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Wozniak Solder Lugs

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Let’s go shopping!

Stolen Focus

Posted on 2023-10-31 [Tuesday] by Jay Jay

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I have finished reading Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (affiliate link).

I went into this book much more worried about the state of attention in our communities than I was when I came out. Having read about it I kinda don’t feel that we really do have an urgent problem with so many people on earth being constantly engaged with their smart phones.

I might have trouble now starting a conversation with a family member because they are engrossed in their phone, and I might think this is new or different, but thirty years ago it would have been the same thing if they had their nose in a book or a newspaper.

I think by and large it’s good when we’re paying attention to things and engaging with them. That’s not only how entertainment gets done, that is also how work gets done.

I suspect one of the driving forces behind the surge in ADHD diagnoses (and Hari didn’t say this) is that people are getting the diagnosis deliberately because they want access to prescription amphetamines.

Anyway. I would still recommend reading this book. Hari does a good job of covering all the bases and investigating all the topics, including:

context switching and its effects
effects on flow
physical and mental exhaustion
sustained reading
mind wandering
tracking and manipulation
stress and its triggers
diet and pollution
ADHD
physical and psychological confinement

Unboxing #6: Unboxing of K-CEVE AM-KVM401-K and KC-KVM401A 4-port HDMI KVM switches | In The Lab

Posted on 2023-10-30 [Monday] by Jay Jay

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This post is part of my video blog and you can find more information about this video on this show’s homepage which is here.

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Silly Job Title: Current Commander

Today: another unboxing video! I do these, not because I think that my regular viewers are going to be particularly interested, but because you really only get the opportunity to do these on the day that new equipment arrives, and I figure it might be helpful for people who search for unboxing videos for a particular product, so they can see what’s in the box before they make a purchasing decision.

This video is an unboxing of two different 4-port HDMI KVM switches. I would give you affiliate links but these don’t seem to be available in the USA, so here are the non-affiliated Amazon Australia links:

For the record I paid AU$64.56 for the AM-KVM401-K (US$40) and AU$84.14 for the KC-KVM401A (US$55). I don’t know what algorithm is in charge of pricing at Amazon but the prices seem to have gone way up since I purchased these things two days ago, now the AM-KVM401-K is AU$75.96 and the KC-KVM401A is AU$98.99, so not sure what’s up with that (but I do NOT like the idea that Amazon has a pricing system that isn’t offering all shoppers the same price all the time, which this smells like).

I reckon the K-CEVE marketing department is going to bit pretty upset with engineering or manufacturing about this, but when I was unboxing the AM-KVM401-K the front panel push button switch just dead set fell out! That’s gotta be embarrassing for someone.

Having done the unboxing I’ve decided I’m gonna try the larger KC-KVM401A unit first. Its larger size is a disadvantage but I like the fact that it has USB-A instead of USB-C inputs and I’m also happy that it has a dedicated 5V power rail, the AM-KVM401-K is powered off the USB bus which is less desirable.

I will post another article later to let you know how I went when I actually plug these things in, which I haven’t actually done yet.

Thanks very much for watching! And please remember to hit like and subscribe!

Following is a list of products I use which may appear in my videos. Clicking through on these links before purchasing from Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress is a great way to support the channel at no cost to you. Thanks!

Rigol MSO5074 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

This is an image of the product.

Rigol PLA2216 Logic Probe

This is an image of the product.

ATEN CS1922 2-Port DisplayPort KVM

This is an image of the product.

UNI-T UTi260B Thermal Imager

This is an image of the product.

TOMLOV DM602 Pro Digital Microscope

This is an image of the product.

UNI-T UTG962E Signal Generator

This is an image of the product.

Leadstar 12″ LCD TV

This is an image of the product.

Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply

This is an image of the product.

Tenma 72-10505 Bench Power Supply

This is an image of the product.

UPERFECT 15.6″ HDMI LCD

This is an image of the product.

Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump

This is an image of the product.

NOYAFA NF-521 Thermal Imager

This is an image of the product.

Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool

This is an image of the product.

Epson Perfection V39 Flatbed Scanner

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Maxitronix 300 In 1 (300in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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OWON XDM1041 Bench Multimeter

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Maxitronix 500 In 1 (500in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Maxitronix 200 In 1 (200in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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FILCO Majestouch 2SS 104-key Mechanical Keyboard

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ANENG AN-999S Bench Multimeter

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FILCO Majestouch 2SS 87-key Mechanical Keyboard

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Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver

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Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife

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Kingst LA1010 USB Logic Analyzer

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Dremel 2500 Multi-Vise

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YIHUA 938D Soldering Tweezers

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Dremel 335 Plunge Router

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ZKETECH EBD-A20H Electronic Load

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Yizhan Microscope

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Miniware DT71 Digital Tweezers

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Maxitronix 130 In 1 (130in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Dremel 220 Drill Press

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Rigol PLA2216 Compatible Logic Probe

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Dremel EZ725 Rotary Tool Accessory Set

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Maxitronix 60 In 1 (60in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker

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Brother P-touch H105 Label Maker

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ENGINEER PA-21 Crimping Tool

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Fluke 1AC-C2-II VoltAlert Voltage Detector

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ENGINEER PA-09 Crimping Tool

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MESR-100 ESR Meter

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Horusdy Soldering Station

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Tera HW0006 Pro Barcode Scanner

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Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers

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FNIRSI DSO-TC3 3 in 1 Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Component Tester

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Ryobi RYSF5003 Stud Finder

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M6013 Capactance Meter

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UNI-T UT116A Digital Tweezers

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Maxitronix Electronic Digital Recording Laboratory (59in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Jackcat Electric Scissors

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DigiTech QM1323 Multimeter

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MMOBIEL Helping Hands

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ZZWS Book Holder

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TOWOT Industrial Tweezers

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Maxitronix 30 In 1 (30in1) Electronics Project Lab Kit

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Electronics Project #1: ALKOY Capacitor Discharge Pen Teardown | In The Lab With Jay Jay

Posted on 2023-10-28 [Saturday] by Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Electron Herder

This video is a teardown of the ALKOY Capacitor Discharge Pen which I did for YouTube user t1d100 who asked me about it over here: Demo of the ALKOY Capacitor Discharge Pen | In The Lab With Jay Jay.

I made a bunch of mistakes while making this video, so please bear with me. I tried to add some captions to explain things when I went wrong.

The discharge pen that I have was purchased from Amazon Australia here: 1000V Portable Capacitor Discharge Pen High Voltage Quick Discharging Tool Constant Discharge Pen Electronic Repairs Discharge Pen ALKOY.

There seems to be a similar product available from Amazon USA here: YEKMLCO Capacitor Discharge Pen Fast Discharging High Voltage 1000V Repair Tool Discharger for Electronic Safety Intelligent (affiliate link).

In the video you can watch me break this thing open. I didn’t exactly know how to do it, and I permanently damaged the device while opening it. In the end I wasn’t 100% sure what the safe and proper way to open these things really is. Giving it a mighty pull might work, otherwise you will need to leverage off some friction locks.

Before I broke the device open I tried to measure the resistance across its probes, but all three measurement devices reported open circuit. The device doesn’t seem to engage the resistor until it detects a voltage.

Eventually I got the device open, you can see some photos of the circuit board below, and I make some attempt to identify the components.

The MB10F on the top is a bridge rectifier, the M7F in the middle is a rectifying diode, and the resistor at the bottom is 2MΩ. In the video I say that the resistor is a “two ohm resistor”, but it is actually a “two MEGA ohm resistor” (I knew that, I just misspoke).

I’m not 100% sure what the CS01N100 A3R is, but it seems than an CS01N100 A4R is a silicon N-Channel Power MOSFET, so I think that’s probably what that is.

As I broke this device during the teardown I have purchased myself a replacement device for AU$23.02.

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In the video I have trouble with the connections into the DSO-TC3, the connections are documented here: FNIRSI DSO-TC3.

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Channel News #1: Stetmann Cosplay Costume Reveal | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay

Posted on 2023-10-27 [Friday] by Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Craig Entertainer

Here it is! As planned, my new costume! Just for fun when I record electronics videos in my lab I’m gonna dress myself up like Egon Stetmann the scientist from StarCraft II:

The cosplay costume reveal is in this video. Also some news and discussion about the goals for the channel over the longer term.

As mentioned in this video I will have a new job title for my ID card for each video. The inaugural job title is Craig Entertainer, for my only regular reader, Craig. :)

Here are some affiliate links to the bits and pieces I got for the costume:

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Johann Hari

Posted on 2023-10-26 [Thursday] by Jay Jay

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Johann Hari is definitely a crank. I like him already! He wrote a book about drugs and addiction called Chasing the Scream, and there was a famous TED talk he did about that. I haven’t read Chasing the Scream, but this evening I am going to read Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.

Note: the links to Amazon above are affiliate links. I recently signed up for an affiliate account with Amazon. Is that cool? Is that not cool at all? What sort of disclosures are appropriate when you use affiliate links? I have never used them before and am not expecting to make any significant amount of money with them, so maybe I should just not use affiliate links at all? I dunno. Would be happy to hear from you if you have an opinion.

Hardware debugging

Posted on 2023-10-22 [Sunday] by Jay Jay

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Read a bunch of stuff about hardware debugging. Learned a thing or two, but I have much further to go!

Books by Kevin Kelly

Posted on 2023-10-22 [Sunday] by Jay Jay

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Here is a list of books from Kevin Kelly, the founding editor of Wired. This is just notes for Future John. I’m planning to read the first two, and maybe the last one; the others are old and hard to find in ebook or audible forms.