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Mail Call #30: Loot from AliExpress and Amazon | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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Silly Job Title: Watt Wizard.
In this video we take a look at what arrived in the mail. Mostly loot from AliExpress but also some USB hubs from Amazon.
In the video I mention Goo Gone. The stuff I use is the Original Goo Gone. It’s really great stuff! I mostly use it for removing sticker goo after I’ve peeled a sticker off something.
In this video I learn about “rivet nuts”. The ones I got are these ones. There’s a video on YouTube that will give you the idea about how these things work and are used.
I also mention about the 4017 integrated circuit which is a decade counter used in this project kit.
As promised I scanned the instructions on the cover of my “multitester” which is the analog voltmeter and ammeter I got:
This is the equipment which arrived:
- SABRENT 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual LED Power Switches – Slim, Portable Design – 2 Ft Cable – Fast Data Transfer – Compatible with Mac & PC (HB-UM43)
- RELIFE 2in1 Phone Repair Dust Cleaner Air Blower Ball Cleaning Pen for Phone PCB PC Keyboard Dust Removing Camera Lens Cleaning (Green)
- 1 double headed installation hammer, 25mm to 45mm rubber hammer with rubber handle, detachable insulated installation hammer (25mm)
- ABS Welding Wire Fixture Soldering Wire Holder Cable Clamp Holder for 30AWG-12AWG Wire Welding Bench with 5 Gears
- Mini Analog Multimeter Tool AC/DC 1000V Voltmeter 250mA Ammeter 1K Resistance Meter Handheld Pointer Voltage Multimeter (black)
- 7.0MM TYPE-C Endoscope Camera IP67 Waterproof 6 LEDs Adjustable USB Android Flexible Inspection Borescope Cameras for Phone PC (7mm Soft Cable, 1m)
- 150/250/500mL Water Beak Pouring Kettle Tool Succulents Plant Flower Watering Can Squeeze Bottles with Gardening Tools Garden (150ml)
- 1pc Diamond Sharpening Stone for Home and Outdoor Knives Sharpens Blades Quickly and Easily For Apex Ruixin Pro Knife Sharpener (240Grit, 160x20x9mm)
- 6/12 Pcs Magnetic Screwdriver Bits Non-slip Shockproof Phillips Impact Bits Hex Shank Alloy Steel Bits Suitable for Power Tools (12 Pcs Set)
- Auto Center Puncher Hole Marker Wood Metal Steel Spring Load Kerner Drill Locator Heavy Duty Punch Carpentry Automatic Hand Tool (Center Punch 2pc)
- 8pcs CPU IC Glue Remover Phone Repair Tool C Chip Repair Thin Blades Piratical Repair Hand Tool For Mobile Phone Computer (8pcs)
- 10/20x Magnetic Pins Neodymium Magnets Pin Board Magnet For Board Cone Magnets Super Strong Fridge Magnets For Home Storage Tool (20pcs)
- Premium Needle File Set – High-Carbon Steel Files with Non-Slip Ergonomic Handles for Precise Filing on Wood, Plastic, Model, Je (10PC, 150mm, Other)
- COB LED Work Light Dimmable USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight Inspection Lamp With Magnetic Hook Power Bank 18650 Battery Torch (big 1pc)
- 1/4” 5PCS Drill Bit Set Cutting Tools for Woodworking Knife Wood Carving Tool Carpentry Wood Cutting Tools WorkDrill Bit Set
- NEWACALOX Magnetic Mini Soldering Flexible Arm PCB Circuit Board Hoder Soldering Tool for Jewelry Making/Electronic Repair (N-JZ-D10-4)
- 4-Claw IC Chip Extractor Remover Tool Precision Parts Grabber Extractor Pick Up Puller for Electronic Component Nuts Repair Tool (Silver)
- 21pcs Hand Rivet Nut Head Set Rivet nut tool Manual Riveter Rivnut Tool Accessory for Nuts M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Simple install (M3 with 20pcs)
- 10Pcs Diamond Needle File Set 3x140mm Mini Needle File Kit For Stone Glass Metal Carving Craft Hand Tools Needle File Set (10pcs, 140mm)
- DIY Diamond Painting Embroidery Storage Box, Nail Art Jewelry Rhinestone Mosaic Storage Container, Multifunctional Storage Box (30 Grids)
- 1060/530/127PCS Heat Shrink Tubing kit 2:1 Shrinkable Wire Shrinking Wrap Wire Connect Cover Cable Repair Protection (1060PC, 220V AU Plug)
- LED Floor Lamp For Living Room Adjustable Gooseneck Stand Light Remote Dimmable Indoor Bedroom Standing Reading Work Light (Lighting Floor Lamp, AU Plug)
- 1.5m/3m Soft Tape Measure Tailor’s Tape With Snap Fasteners Body Measuring Double-sided Ruler For Needlework Sewing Tool (1.5m)
- 0.3m/1m/2m 5V USB Power Supply Cable 2/4 Pin USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug/Female Jack Wire Charger Charging Cord Extension Connector (USB 4P Female-WH, 0.3M 1Pcs)
- 0.3m/1m/2m 5V USB Power Supply Cable 2/4 Pin USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug/Female Jack Wire Charger Charging Cord Extension Connector (USB 4P Male, 0.3M 1Pcs)
- 0.3m/1m/2m 5V USB Power Supply Cable 2/4 Pin USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug/Female Jack Wire Charger Charging Cord Extension Connector (USB 4P Male-WH, 0.3M 1Pcs)
- 0.3m/1m/2m 5V USB Power Supply Cable 2/4 Pin USB 2.0 Type A Male Plug/Female Jack Wire Charger Charging Cord Extension Connector (USB 4P Female, 0.3M 1Pcs)
- 12V DC Connector 5.5×2.1mm Male Female Plug 12V DC Power Pigtail Cable Jack for CCTV Camera Connector Tail Extension 24V DC Wire (5 Female)
- 1/5/10 Pcs 5.5×2.1mm DC Male Female Power Plug Cable Wire Jack Adapter Connector for CCTV Single Color 3528 5050 LED Tape Light (10 Female black)
- Professional 8.5-inch Stainless Steel Kitchen Scissors with Aluminum Alloy Handle – Perfect for Cutting Chicken Bones Meat Fish (Silver scissors)
- 10/11pcs Miniature Paint Brushes, Detail Tip Paint Brushes Set With Ergonomic Handle – Suitable For Acrylic Painting, Oil, Wat (green)
- Chzimade 5Pcs 30ml Refillable Plastic Ceramic Pottery Tools Squeezable Needle Bottle Point Line DIY Polymer Clay Tools Gifts (2003822-WHITE)
- 8.5 Inch LCD Writing Tablet Digital Drawing Tablet Handwriting Pads Portable Electronic Tablet Board ultra-thin Board (8.5inch green)
- 1 Set Glue removal blade With 10 Blades, Telescopic Adjustment Knife, Cleaning Scraper Tool For Removing Labels,Stickers,Paint (1 Set)
- Mini treble 1/4 Ratchet Wrench Double Ended Quick Socket Ratchet Wrench Screwdriver Hex Torque Wrenches Set Spanner (2-in-1 Dual Head)
- Metal pry bar pry plate anti slip handle, high hardness metal multifunctional removable nail door radio disassembly and assembly (Silver)
- T-type 3mm to 6mm hand tap wrench thread tapping tool set hand wrench thread tapping M6 to M8 tool set (Tap wrench set)
- XCAN 0.1mm-2.0mm Import Carbide PCB Drill Bits Print Circuit Board Mini CNC Drilling Bit Set (10pcs 0.1-1.0mm Set)
- 6 PCs Non-Slip Magnetic Cross Head Household Electric Driver Screw Set – High Hardness Hand Drill Bits for Electric Screwdrivers (6pcs)
- 11/18/26Pcs Car Terminal Removal Repair Tools Electrical Wiring Crimp Connector Pin Extractor Kit Keys Automotive Plug Pullers (26Pcs)
- CD4017 Colorful Voice Control Rotating LED Light Kit Electronic Manufacturing DIY Kit Spare Parts Student Laboratory (DIY Kits)
- 5V Electronic Hourglass DIY Kit Funny Electric Production Kits Precise With LED Lamps Double Layer PCB Board 84*40mm (Electronic Hourglass)
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