The Simple Electronics Podcast - 102 - The List

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[@jerril42]

That was fun, I don't mind the podcast presentation, it's always good to have something to listen to while doing other things. I did get a few things: the battey tester II've wanted one for a while. The Picos, I have a few of the RPI boards but I like the smaller footprint for smaller projects and they are good for learning when you don't need a lot of pins. And the 10 mm LEDs, again something I've wanted for a while, I have some 8mm, but now I'll have more variety (way too many varieties now). A couple of things sit unchecked in my cart. I agree with the brass (metal) for cleaning soldering tips, I tried sponges when I first started (because all the experienced KZbinrs swore by them) and found them frustrating . Once I got a brass ball, I never looked back.

[@frankowalker4662]

UNI-T put you on the naughty seat. LOL. I liked the format of this one.

[@uni-byte]

For the iron cleaner I'd go with the dome type as this one will tend to toss little bits of solder and slag around. Also, these low cost ones tend to not include copper, it's copper plated steel.

[@SimpleElectronics]

Fair enough - I wish I could get one that is brass for sure without paying 50$, I think that would be my ideal

[@uni-byte]

@@SimpleElectronics I get balls of the brass wool at a local hardware/houseware store being sold as brass pot scrubbers. Canadian Tire used to sell them, along with even softer copper wool, but don't seem to anymore.

[@frankowalker4662]

Great list. You could add those cheap wire cutters with the blue handles, heatshrink tubing selection. I find having a selection of M screws in various sizes with washers, nuts and stand offs very useful. Multimeter leads with small croc clips. Magnifying glass. (I'll stop there.Sorry Dan.)

[@SimpleElectronics]

Keep going, you're good!

[@frankowalker4662]

@@SimpleElectronics Cheap set of jewelers screwdrivers, set of assorted wire with small crock clips on each end, a variety pack of cable ties, cheap calipers.

[@frankowalker4662]

5) I love the brass ball iron tip cleaner.

[@frankowalker4662]

3) I just use a small flat blade screwdriver. Gently pry the chip upwards slowly alternating each side.

[@MkmeOrg]

My soldering temp: Turn that dial to 11 and control heat with contact :)

[@SimpleElectronics]

I started there! But the temp control iron has cost me under a penny an hour at this point I'm sure!

[@frankowalker4662]

8) I don't have any USB chargers or power banks. I only have 2 things that charge off USB. But I use the laptop to charge them.

[@frankowalker4662]

I've got a Soldering Iron Temperature Tester, I use it about once every 6 months and my iron never deviates from it's setting on the temp display.

[@frankowalker4662]

7) I still use a version of this I got in the 1980's. LOL

[@frankowalker4662]

4) I've looked at these, but I don't think I could get a mtherboard from an 8 bit machine in one. LOL.

[@frankowalker4662]

6) I've gone off programing the C++ Arduino software. So I've stopped using any of these types of controllers. I've gone back to using logic IC's.

[@frankowalker4662]

9) I have SO many LED's. LOL. (No 10mm though)

[@frankowalker4662]

10) No good to me. I only use USB 1.1 and USB 2 memory sticks. Nothing high speed at all.

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

So your saying cheap chinese junk is not calibrated ??? Next your going to want me to believe they don't do QC!

[@SimpleElectronics]

Not sure what you are saying here - the Uni-T has a traceable certificate of calibration and it tested incredibly well on my equipment here - it's just the UI leaves a bit to be desired

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

@@SimpleElectronics Are you familiar with the word facetious?

[@SimpleElectronics]

Hard to determine intent via text my friend, just wanted to make sure we are on the same page!

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

@@SimpleElectronics :)