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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #425 on: September 14, 2015, 12:31:49 pm »
Wow, I hope there was test equipment included in that, otherwise that's one massive amount of components!
Not really, it could be just an order for 20 x panel mount 4 pin connectors. Like these. Handy for GND, +5V and 2 signals from your Arduino.

I was just about to post some of those for sale, you can have a super-special 90% discount if you buy 10 of them.
 

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« Reply #426 on: September 14, 2015, 05:06:48 pm »
just bought me a windows 10 tablet, very pleased :)
 

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« Reply #427 on: September 14, 2015, 07:19:37 pm »
just bought me a windows 10 tablet, very pleased :)
Windows ten is nice, been running it here for a year now.
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« Reply #428 on: September 14, 2015, 08:27:29 pm »
apart from the two desoldering guns from KJDS and Toploser , I got me one of them there T-bag pre heaters solder pots
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« Reply #429 on: September 14, 2015, 08:27:55 pm »
yes i have been surprised by it. Nice to have a desktop environment back, I still can't work out how to use tablet mode but in decktop mode i can't do things like right click an icon if i take the keyboard off. Using it as a netbook is quite cool because for a lot of stuff instead of having to reach for the mouse I just touch the screen
 

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« Reply #430 on: September 14, 2015, 08:40:02 pm »
Right click - press and hold the touchscreen
 

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« Reply #431 on: September 14, 2015, 08:46:04 pm »
yes i have been surprised by it. Nice to have a desktop environment back, I still can't work out how to use tablet mode but in decktop mode i can't do things like right click an icon if i take the keyboard off. Using it as a netbook is quite cool because for a lot of stuff instead of having to reach for the mouse I just touch the screen

Good deal..
I don't use a touch screen or use it in tablet mode.
I may in the future since I want to pick up a tablet to put manuals for gear on.
I don't think I'll end up with an MS tablet to do that job though...
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« Reply #432 on: September 14, 2015, 08:52:01 pm »
 :-DD
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« Reply #433 on: September 15, 2015, 12:22:14 am »
Running Windows 10 on my 2-in-1 for a while, so far no big problems. Still, I do prefer Windows 7 Aero theme better than Windows 10 themes, and is therefore I won't install Windows 10 on my working computer in the short future. Speed wise, both are great and fast, but Windows 7 seems to be more responsive, while Windows 10 is claimed to be more efficient, despite I've never felt it.
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« Reply #434 on: September 15, 2015, 01:18:51 am »
Ceramic adjustment tools "For Professional"  :)
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« Reply #435 on: September 15, 2015, 02:07:48 am »
  It's umm...electronic!
 

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« Reply #436 on: September 15, 2015, 02:56:50 am »
  It's umm...electronic!
I am surprised it is not ~digital~  :palm:

Edit -> I expect it does have a 1-bit power switch though.
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« Reply #437 on: September 16, 2015, 11:19:53 am »
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« Reply #438 on: September 20, 2015, 07:01:46 am »
Found this quality item in a local import bargain shop whilst picking up some other novelty gadgets, got it out to the car for further inspection and low and behold I found that it has a "take it apart" feature already incorporated as a bonus, it fell apart in my hand.

I then went home and plugged it into mains 240 volt and it worked, the lamps indicated power, I then turned off the mains and went to pull out the probes from the power point and the probe tip remained in the power point whist the probe cover separated exposing the damned user to the dodgy connection.

Will be heading back to the shop tomorrow to warn them to stop selling this shit before someone gets killed, keeping this one for evidence in case they refuse, I'm sure that the relevant authority will be keen to investigate not only this shop but others as well.

How much I hear you ask, 2 bucks and as many as you want.... :palm:

Keep Safe.

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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #439 on: September 20, 2015, 07:58:47 am »


http://www.ebay.com/itm/271723517581?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Bought it just to get a feel for interfacing TFT graphic displays with my Arduino. Also looking into writing my own driver.

I think I will build a mini digital picture frame with this one - see if my son (11y) is interested in helping...?
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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #440 on: September 20, 2015, 08:00:40 pm »
Anyone after some quite portable 6GHz scope?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151819692286

 

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« Reply #441 on: September 20, 2015, 08:14:14 pm »
Anyone after some quite portable 6GHz scope?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151819692286
Wow! That thing is over 100kg!
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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #442 on: September 21, 2015, 04:20:29 am »
  It's umm...electronic!
I am surprised it is not ~digital~  :palm:

Edit -> I expect it does have a 1-bit power switch though.

Hey, don't forget some good ol' cordless screwdrivers. If you get a bunch of different sizes, the set is programmable.

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« Reply #443 on: September 21, 2015, 04:22:41 am »
I picked up a vintage Power Designs 3650-S power supply today. What a cool piece of kit. Weighs as much as a boat anchor though.
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« Reply #444 on: September 27, 2015, 12:20:24 am »
I had some attiny24's come in today. Usually they're packaged in a tube that's cut down to size, but these got dumped into one of those conductive foam boxes. I thought these boxes were reserved for much more expensive components.

 

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« Reply #445 on: September 27, 2015, 12:28:33 am »
I just low balled an HP 6572A (switching power supply 20V/100A/2kW) on Ebay and much to my surprise the seller accepted my offer!
Edit: it seems this PSU has been for sale for nearly 2 years so 1/4 of the asking price appearantly started to look good for the seller  ;D
« Last Edit: September 27, 2015, 01:09:13 am by nctnico »
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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #446 on: September 27, 2015, 08:14:43 am »
Yesterday I found and incredible discount on Amazon.es: http://www.amazon.es/Enron-Ejecutivo-Cuero-Respaldo-Oficina/dp/B00K95U2A4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1443271710&sr=1-1

Before they run out of stock (about 8 hours after I found it) it costs 0.50€. Let's see what's coming here  >:D
 

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« Reply #447 on: September 27, 2015, 09:21:23 am »
Yesterday I found and incredible discount on Amazon.es: http://www.amazon.es/Enron-Ejecutivo-Cuero-Respaldo-Oficina/dp/B00K95U2A4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1443271710&sr=1-1

Before they run out of stock (about 8 hours after I found it) it costs 0.50€. Let's see what's coming here  >:D

Not sure I'd be interested in a suspiciously cheap gas-lift chair.
Google gas lift chair injuries.
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Re: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!
« Reply #448 on: September 27, 2015, 09:33:45 am »
Yesterday I found and incredible discount on Amazon.es: http://www.amazon.es/Enron-Ejecutivo-Cuero-Respaldo-Oficina/dp/B00K95U2A4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1443271710&sr=1-1

Before they run out of stock (about 8 hours after I found it) it costs 0.50€. Let's see what's coming here  >:D

Not sure I'd be interested in a suspiciously cheap gas-lift chair.
Google gas lift chair injuries.

I don't believe it will be delivered. Even if I receive one, I'll just sell that to someone that needs a 50$ chair  :scared:
 

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« Reply #449 on: September 29, 2015, 12:49:02 pm »
The Atten 8586 hot air rework station I ordered just turned up  :)

Haven't used it in anger yet, but I'm quite impressed by the build quality at this price point ~ £60 delivered!
 


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