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Extra Content #14: Previously Unreleased Content: Cleaning Resistors and Having a Chat | In The Lab
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Today I was organising my media files and I found this old video. I recorded this back in August 2023 but I never released it. I think back then I didn’t have this second channel and I decided this video wasn’t good enough for the main channel, so it just kind of got forgotten. But I thought it was fun so I have published it here for the record.
In this video I do a time lapse of me cleaning my resistors. While the time lapse is playing I include a narration in which I discuss things I had been reading at the time. There are two links for the show notes, being these:
- You Suck at Excel with Joel Spolsky (since deleted, bummer)
- Laws and Sausages
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Ego surfing @ ChatGPT
In my dream last night I asked ChatGPT about… me. When I woke up, I did the obvious thing:
JJ5.net Overview
JJ5.net is a personal website run by John Elliot V, commonly known as Jay Jay. The site primarily serves as a hub for Jay Jay’s various projects, thoughts, and notes on technology and electronics. It includes a blog, a wiki, and a section dedicated to mini-projects, particularly those related to electronics.
The website is structured around Jay Jay’s interests, such as electronics, software development, and DIY projects. His blog discusses a range of topics, including technology trends and his personal projects, and is connected to his YouTube channel, “In The Lab With Jay Jay,” where he shares video content on similar topics.
The wiki on JJ5.net is quite extensive, serving as a repository for notes on his projects, study materials, and other technical resources. It’s a place where he documents his experiments, designs, and the outcomes of his electronic endeavors, particularly those involving kits from Jaycar Electronics and Silicon Chip magazine.
Overall, JJ5.net is a comprehensive resource for those interested in electronics, programming, and DIY technology projects, reflecting Jay Jay’s extensive involvement in these fields.
In The Lab Overview
“In The Lab With Jay Jay” is a YouTube video blog series created by John Elliot V, also known as Jay Jay. The series is centered around electronics projects and is tailored for hobbyists who are interested in various aspects of electronics, from building and repairing devices to exploring old technology.
The content is spread across two YouTube channels:
- Main Channel (@InTheLabWithJayJay) – This channel features high-quality content, including electronics projects and a popular segment called “Old Book Teardowns,” where Jay Jay examines and discusses old technical books related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Second Channel (@ElliotsExtras) – This channel includes longer-form content that is less edited and more casual.
Jay Jay’s content is beginner-friendly, making it accessible to those new to electronics. He often covers a wide range of topics, including old gaming consoles like the original Xbox, microcontroller projects, and circuit design.
The series also features special shows, such as unboxings, mail calls, and mini-projects, where Jay Jay shares his experiences and knowledge in a hands-on, relatable manner. The series has gained a following for its mix of technical insights and approachable presentation style.
For more information, you can visit In The Lab With Jay Jay’s official site or check out the channels on YouTube​.
Mail Call #6: More Loot from Amazon and AliExpress! | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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In this video I take a look at the following equipment which arrived in the mail.
- UGREEN USB Cables (no link, because they suck). Pro tip: buy USB cables from AliExpress, not Amazon.
- AIRAJ 3 Pcs Locking Pliers Welding Tools 7″ Carbon Steel Pliers Industry Round Mouth Vise High Torque Fixed Clamping Hand Tools
- Mini Table Vise Aluminium Alloy Multifunctional Bench Vise For DIY Craft Mold Fixed Repair Tools Jewelry Electronics Workbench
- 500g/0.01g Portable mini jewelry scale Personal pocket scale high-precision electronic scale 500g/0.01g herbal weighing scale
- 1pc Multifunctional Wire Strippers Electrician Crimping Wire Stripping Pliers Hardware Tools Universal Wire Cutting Pliers
- 52 in 1 Tools Socket Works Universal Ratchet Spline Bolts Sleeve Rotation Hand Tools 360 Degree Multipurpose Tiger Wrench
- Drill Bit Holder Extension Magnetic Extra Long Shank Quick Release Driver 1/4inch Bar attachment Adapter Rod 300mm Hand Tool
- Steel Wire Pliers, Multifunctional Industrial Grade Pointed Nose Pliers, Diagonal Pliers, Cable Pliers, Electrical Pliers
- 58PCS Stainless Steel Pitch Scale High Precision Measuring Tool Insert U.S. Screw Gauge + Metric Inch One Piece Thread Samples
The large scales I mention in this video (which can measure up to 30kg) are these ones: Disenkelubo 30kg 1g Electronic Scale.
You can find more info about how to use the screw pitch gauge on YouTube: Stainless Steel Pitch Scale Gauge.
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Mail Call #5: Loot from Amazon and AliExpress! | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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In this video I take a quick look at a few cheap bits and pieces I picked up from Amazon and AliExpress recently.
The stuff I got from Amazon was:
- Mcbazel Mini Tri-Wing and Philips Screwdriver Set
- ElectroCookie Multicolor PCB Prototype Board 9-Pack Plus 3-Mini Solderable Breadboard
- ElectroCookie Mini PCB Prototype Board 50-Pack Solderable Breadboard
- ElectroCookie Large PCB Prototype Board 6 Multi-Pack Solderable Breadboard
The stuff I got from AliExpress was:
- Yum Cha Nylon Buff Rotary Abrasive Brush
- Yum Cha Dual-Purpose Sanding Sticks
- Yum Cha Metallic Craftwork Pen
- Yum Cha J1091302 Sanding Sticks
- OOTDTY K9FA1E0555 Rotary Sanding Disc
I’ve got some more loot on order, so stand by for another mail call video soon!
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Symbol Keyboard | Mini Project JMP001 | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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This is the inaugural Mini Project! I introduced the Mini Projects recently. They are developed and published by Silicon Chip magazine, and sponsored by Jaycar Electronics (which is an Austrlaian electronics store, similar to Radio Shack in the USA, hopefully it doesn’t end up suffering the same fate.)
In this project, codenamed JMP001, we develop a USB keyboard which can send interesting and unusual symbols (which aren’t usually available on a keyboard) to a Windows computer using the alt-codes that it supports in a typical codepage.
For this first Mini Project I felt it was important to actually buy my components from Jaycar which I did for roughly eighty Australian dollary doos. Approximately US$50. The parts I ordered were these:
- Duinotech Leonardo r3 Main Board | Jaycar Electronics
- Duinotech Arduino Compatible 2.8 Inch Colour LCD Touch Screen Display | Jaycar Electronics
- 0.5m USB A male to Micro-B Cable | Jaycar Electronics
Belatedly I did also search for rubber feet.
There was quite a lot that went into the production of this video, and we accumulated a lot of links. Those are here:
- Mini Projects – John’s wiki
- Symbol USB Keyboard – May 2024 – Silicon Chip Online
- Arduino Learning Kits – YouTube
- Maker Hub – Projects | Jaycar Electronics
- Arduino keyboard emulator with fingerprint login | Jaycar Electronics
- Jaycar-Electronics @ GitHub
- Keyboard – Arduino Reference
- Leonardo | Arduino Documentation
- resistive vs capacitive touch screen at DuckDuckGo
In the end this first project was relatively successful, and we did get it to work fairly well on one of my Windows computers. As for the rest you can find out for youself in the video!
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Speech Conductor | Project 10/20 | Maxitronix 20in1 | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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In this video I do the tenth Maxitronix 20in1 Electronic Project Lab project: Speech Conductor.
In this project we learn a little about transistors, amplifiers, and astable multivibrators.
Note: while I was making this video I took a detour into making a cable, which didn’t work out. You can see the video about that over here: Extra Content #13: Failing to Attach Banana Plugs to Microphone Cables | In The Lab With Jay Jay.
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Introducing Silicon Chip and Jaycar Mini Projects | Learning Electronics In The Lab With Jay Jay
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In this video I introduce the new Mini Projects feature, wherein we will be building the Mini Projects published by Silicon Chip magazine and sponsored by Jaycar Electronics.
There is a page on my wiki for recording progress: Mini Projects.
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Channel News #4: I Am Altering the Deal, Pray I Don’t Alter It Any Further | In The Lab With Jay Jay
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In this video I announce a few things:
- The definition of a “new book” is now anything published during or since the year 2000 (it used to be anything that was published within the last ten years)
- The various features of the show now come with numbers per segment/feature (this is Channel News #4 for example)
- There will be a new main show feature called Maths Homework which will be starting soon (I just need to get a new camera so I can record this new feature)
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p.s. Light Forces fo’ Life! ❤️
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