Always had a love for electronics of some sort but life took me on a different path.
Sort of got back on path when we started incorporating computers in my work environment. I had a natural knack although it went more in a software and training direction in my work.
In my spare time I started tinkering with pc's and did a couple of courses and started repairing and selling in my spare time.
Health issues then had impact (Diabetes and couple of other issues) and I was declared medically unfit at a young age.
Due to my relative few service years, it had a huge impact on the finances for our family.
I fell back on my pc repair knowledge and started repairing PSU's and screens, although on a very basic level.
Again Diabetes impacted my life after about 10 years.
My eyesight went bad at an alarming rate.
Even worse, I had 2 amputations on my right foot and was warned that I would probably lose both my legs within 3 years.
I was forced to stop working on cumputers.
I decided to fight back in order to save my legs and reduce the burden on my wife in the process.
In the last 3 years I've changed my life ito overall health in a big way.
I was daily on about 500 units of insulin, and pills for the Diabetes meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol and one or two other issues.
One of the biggest issues was my weight. My heaviest confirmed weight was 300kg+/ 661lbs. I was actually heavier though, but my scale could only weigh up your 300 kg. I didn't leave my house for almost 15 years, apart from hospital admissions.
As I said I changed my life. I am still overweight, but going down. Currently I weigh 148kg/328lbs.
I don't use any insulin or any other Diabetes meds anymore, I'm off my cholesterol and high blood pressure meds. I'm much more active.
I'm on no meds and my diabetes is in remission.
I'm 53 and have started to revive my interest in electronics. I would love to do board level repairs for pc's, cell phones and TV's.
Money for equipment is a problem though.
I've bought an Uni-t UT61E last month.
I've just ordered what is considered a decent budget soldering station for South Africa.
Weller is too expensive for me and Hakko as well and to buy them from Wish or eBay is too much of a risk for me and my budget.
Now that I have a soldering station, I will save for a better Bench power supply. I do have a 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9 and 12V variable regulated supply, but can't regulate current, so will save for a better power supply.
I was planning on saving for one of those scope kits that Dave don't rate.
I will also eventually get an hot air gun and a USB microscope.
Can I please ask that you seriously consider me for the scope.
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