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Mail Call #34: Project Boxes, Power Adapters and Power Switches from AliExpress | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Electricity Guardian.
In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from AliExpress.
I mention about a project I’m working on: Electronics Project #13: Sanyo AM/FM Digital Clock Radio RM6018 Teardown Part 1.
Here is a list of the stuff that arrived:
- 90x65x36mm
- 108x56x40mm
- 82x52x35mm
- NEWEST 1pcs Figure 8 IEC 320 IEC320 iec C7 to C8 90 Degree Left & Right Angled AC Power Adapter Male Female Extension connector
- 5Pcs Honyone MR-6B 15x21mm 4Pin ON-OFF DPST Mini Rocker Switch 12A/125VAC 10A/250VAC
- 5/20Pcs KCD4 Switch DPST 4/6Pin ON OFF Rocker Switch Toggle Switch with Led Light 16A 250V AC 25x31mm (Red 4PIN, 5PCS)
- 5/20Pcs KCD4 Switch DPST 4/6Pin ON OFF Rocker Switch Toggle Switch with Led Light 16A 250V AC 25x31mm (Red 6PIN, 5PCS)
- Red Mushroom Cap 1NO 1NC DPST Emergency Stop Push Button Switch AC 660V 10A Switch Equipment Lift Elevator Latching Self Lock (5pcs)
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Yum Cha Mini High-Precision Electronic Scale notes |
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New hard drives
Yesterday I was talking to my friends on IRC about how I should use a proper RDBMS for ad hoc data analysis more often. Then I found myself a job.
The hard disks I use for my offsite backups are ready to be replaced. They are good reliable drives (Western Digital Ultrastar 8TB) but they have been in service for five years and the warranty is just about to expire.
So I wanted to get some new drives which will do me for the next five years. I needed to know: what are good reliable drives to buy?
It turns out Backblaze maintains Hard Drive Data and Stats.
I downloaded their data for Q1 2025 and wrote a few scripts to process it. The output was this report:
The first drive listed in the above report is an SSD, but I want an ordinary spinning rust HDD. The second drive listed is ST12000NM000J which is Seagate Exos X18 12 TB. I found them on Amazon for AU$499 and on eBay for AU$280. So I purchased three drives from eBay.
Time well spent. Thanks d0nk`! <3
Making GameCube Keyboard Controller Work With Animal Crossing
I have a new post on Hackaday: Making GameCube Keyboard Controller Work With Animal Crossing.
Mail Call #33: Wrench Set, Allen Key Set, Sandpaper, USB Power, Scraper, and More | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Chief Fuse Blower.
In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from AliExpress:
- New Upgrade Wrench Socket Set Hardware Car Boat Motorcycle Bicycle Repairing Tool
- DELIXI ELECTRIC Allen Key Set，Allen Hex Wrench Screwdriver Set With Sleev Universal Torque Long Metric,for Motorcycles, Bicycles (JP-1086 hei)
- Sandpaper Roll Emery Cloth Sanding Abrasive Sheets 80 120 180 240 600 800Grit Sand Paper Sanding Abrasive Sheets (80 Grit, 150 Grit, 240 Grit)
- Australian USB Fast Charger AU Plug Quick Charger Mobile Phone Charger 3.1A Multiple 4 Ports USB Travel Adapter Wall Charger (AU Plug Black)
- 1/5PCS Lamp Sockets Converter B22 To E27 LED Bulb Converter Lamp Base Holder Screw Light Socket Adapter Anti-burning Bulb Holder (5PCS, B22 To E27)
- Stainless Steel Scraper Set Ultra Sharp Scrapers Remove Residue from Steel Aluminum and More Ends Offer Extra Leverage (A)
- 1/2/5/10PCS Self-Adhesive Desktop Socket Fixer Hanging Power Strip Cable Organizer Wall Holder Fixator Removable Wall-Mounted (10PCS)
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Yum Cha Multifunction Hook Tools |
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Electronics Project #13: Sanyo AM/FM Digital Clock Radio RM6018 Teardown Part 1 | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Note Taker.
In this video we teardown an old Sanyo RM6018 clock radio which I found on the street when I was walking home the other day. A search for LM8560 datasheet turns up a lot of interesting info. The LM8560 is what implements the clock part of the circuit. The radio is separate. We’re looking at the clock first, might have a look at the radio some other time. I have ordered some parts from AliExpress so that I can do part 2 of this video, so stand by for that.
We use the METCAL PS-900 Soldering Station for some spot soldering.
We use the Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump to to remove some wires.
We use the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter to test the battery.
We use the Riden RD6006 Bench Power Supply to deliver power for testing.
We use the Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver to remove the screws from the case.
Shout out to my mate @nanofix who I mention in this video. If you’re interested in reballing he has a lot to teach you! Check out his Ultimate Microsoldering Tool Guide, particularly for hints about cleaning supplies.
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Following is a product I use picked at random from my collection which may appear in my videos. Clicking through on this to find and click on the green affiliate links before purchasing from eBay or AliExpress is a great way to support the channel at no cost to you. Thanks!
Damotk 5pcs Crevice Cleaning Brush notes |
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The Tao of Programming
Every now and again I find myself reading this: The Tao of Programming.
Old Book Teardown #12: Principles of Electronic Circuits 2nd Edition (1997) | In The Lab
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Silly Job Title: Technical Director.
In this video we teardown this old book: Principles of Electronic Circuits 2ed by Stan Burns and Paul Bond.
Some quotes which came up in the video:
Young man, in mathematics you don’t understand things. You just get used to them.— John von Neumann
If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you don’t understand quantum mechanics.— Richard Feynman
I mention that my friend from Learning as a hobby is going to send me the CDROM that goes with this book, so I will update this post with a link to the ISO when it arrives!
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Following is a product I use picked at random from my collection which may appear in my videos. Clicking through on this to find and click on the green affiliate links before purchasing from eBay or AliExpress is a great way to support the channel at no cost to you. Thanks!
Yum Cha 3pcs Universal Metal Spudgers |
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WING – Dopamine (Official Video) (BEATBOX)
Ben Eater Makes Computer Noises
I have a new post on Hackaday: Ben Eater Makes Computer Noises.