Electronics Project #27: Space Drop Handheld Game | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Current Curator. I am the Current Curator!

In this video we follow the instructions to build the Space Drop handheld computer game which you can buy in kit form from here: Space Drop Solder Kit.

The kit comes with the software preinstalled on the D1 Mini microcontroller, but in this video we replace the code with our own version of the code just to see if we could. And we could! Our code is here: Space_Drop.ino.

We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for soldering.

We use the Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump to remove the OLED screen which I accidentally installed without the spacer.

We use the MUIN Solder Fume Extractor to clear the air.

We use the Bysameyee Head-Mounted Magnifier for magnification.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to chop up the packaging for scrap-booking.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for holding solder off cuts.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to snip off component leads.

We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.

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Mail Call #56: Tools and Components from AliExpress | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay

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In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from AliExpress:

The integrated circuit for the TXS0108E logic level converters is labelled: YF08E 7BKG4 D7SL.

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Mail Call #55: Tapo P110M Smart Plug, FNIRSI SG-002, USB-C Power and Cables | In The Lab

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We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut open some packaging.

We use the Kaisi S-160 45x30cm Repair Mat as our workspace.

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Unboxing #31: AiXun H314 Hot Air Gun from AliExpress | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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In this video we unbox the JCID Aixun H314 Intelligent Hot Air Gun Soldering Station 1400W Digital High Power BGA Rework Heating Station For SMD BGA Repair.

I learned about this hot air gun over here: Testing a 1400W Hot Air Station & Remote? – AiXun H314 Review. Shout out to my mate @nanofix, thanks for the tip!

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Mail Call #53: Microphones, Diodes, Costumes, Markers, LED Filament, Heat Inserts and More!

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Silly Job Title: Spark Specialist. I am the Spark Specialist!

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For how to use the PLCC IC Chip Extractor see this video: PLCC IC Chip Extractor demonstration. #firmware #pcb #USA.

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Mail Call #52: Maker Advent Calendar, Banana Cables, Test Probes, Brushes and More! | In The Lab

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Mail Call #51: Stamp Breakout Boards, DIY Telegraph Machine, PTZ Mount with Servos, and More!

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