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!

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

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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Silly Job Title: Fixeruperer. I am the Fixeruperer!

In this video we take a look at what arrived in the mail from AliExpress, Amazon, and The Pi Hut:

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

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Silly Job Title: Lightning Tamer. I am the Lightning Tamer!

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Mail Call #50: Silicon Chip Magazine, 6V NiMH Batteries, 10mm LEDs, Mesh Holders, and More!

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Silly Job Title: Hack in Residence. I am the Hack in Residence!

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

We use the Pro’sKit SS-331H Desoldering Pump to talk about the cleaning spikes.

We use the Peak Electronic Design Atlas DCA75 Pro Semiconductor Analyzer to test our 10A10 rectifying diodes.

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker for labeling.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers to clean up.

We use the Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife to open envelopes.

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

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Mail Call #49: Zener Dioes, TVS Diodes, Cables, and Channel News | In The Lab With Jay Jay

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Silly Job Title: Charge Charmer. I am the Charge Charmer!

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

Also I announce the new video release program for the show:

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Mail Call #48: Thermistors, MOSFETs, DC Power Cables, Mains Power Adapters and More! | In The Lab

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Silly Job Title: Bit Distinguisher. I am the Bit Distinguisher!

In this video we go through what arrived in the mail from AliExpress:

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to label our drawers.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut, cut, cut.

We use the Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife for cutting.

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

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Mail Call #47: USB Accessories, Diodes, Wire, Perspex, Molex Cables and More! | In The Lab

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Silly Job Title: Voltage Virtuoso. I am the Voltage Virtuoso!

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

Special mention to 18 AWG Wire which came with bundled zip ties, heat shrink, and wire stripper. I thought this little surprise was a nice touch.

A photo of the zip ties, heat shrink, and wire stripper on John's bench

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to label our kit.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut, cut, cut.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for tweezering.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to for snipping.

We use the Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife to open our boxes and envelopes.

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

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Mail Call #46: Silicon Chip Mag, Hackaday Stickers, Diodes, Cloth, Battery Holders and More!

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Silly Job Title: Phase Phaser. I am the Phase Phaser!

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

We use the Peak Electronic Design Atlas ZEN50 Zener Diode Analyzer to test our Zener diodes.

We use the Bosch IXO VI Electric Screwdriver and Accessories to install our ESD strap monitor.

We use the Jackcat Electric Scissors to cut the box for the scrapbook.

We use the Brother P-Touch D210 Label Maker to label our drawers.

We use the Bysameyee Head-Mounted Magnifier to illuminate the area under the desk while installing the ESD monitor.

We use the Scotch Titanium Scissors to cut, cut, cut.

We use the Hakko CHP 3C-SA Precision Tweezers for precision tweezering.

We use the Plato Model 170 Wire Cutter to cut old zip ties.

We use the Victorinox Swiss Champ Red Swiss Army Knife to open our envelopes.

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

And as promised here is a happy snap of the component drawers for my Zener diodes:

A photo of John's Zener component drawers, they are small and there is 30 of them.

The green stickers indicate jellybean component which I tend to have a lot of.

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Mail Call #45: Battery Holders, Zener and TVS Diodes, Transistors, Pin Header, Fans and Cables

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Silly Job Title: Relay Releaser. I am the Relay Releaser!

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

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Mail Call #44: Components, Tacks, Vacuum, Filters, Wrenches, Precision Tools, and More!

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Silly Job Title: Bolt Boy. I am the Bolt Boy!

In this video we take a look at what has arrived in the mail from Amazon, eBay, AliExpress and Farnell (element14).

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