C.K. Haun
C.K. Haun
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C.K. builds a Velleman Stereo Batscanner and Ultrasonic Sound Detector by Whadda kit
A little device that uses a heterodyning circuit to reduce ultra high frequency sound to a human audio level.
Pretty straightforward kit, hardest part is mounting the two microphones.
Good intermediate kit.
0:0 start
0:10 intro
00:41 whats in the bags
07:04 build begins
22:01 mounting the microphones
28:33 demo
Product link
www.jameco.com/z/WSAK8118-Velleman-Velleman-Stereo-Batscanner-and-Ultrasonic-Sound-Detector-by-Whadda_2265183.html
Making the silicon rubber solder helper used in this build video;
ruclips.net/video/2usWOtM4SA4/видео.html
Intro music by C.K. Haun (me), you can listen on RUclips
www.youtube.com/@ravenwaremusic5295
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Видео

C.K. builds a t01 VCO kit from Thonk Synth, eurorack
Просмотров 10519 часов назад
Thonk is now making their own modules! Here’s the first, a very narrow, but full featured, oscillator/LFO. Sounds great, and allows you to pull the four waveforms (sine, square, triangle, and saw) off at the same time. Very easy build, would make a good first kit. Inexpensive too, at this writing it’s only 65 pounds. 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:59 whats in the bag 09:50 build begins 30:38 calibrati...
C.K. builds two Astable 555 oscillator kits, one SMD, one though hole, from Mitch Electronics
Просмотров 16814 дней назад
Two kits, one the surface mount, one the through-hole, versions of a 555 chip oscillator, square wave, adjustable frequency. Knowing how a 555 chip works to create an accurate waveform is important, this does a great job of that. And as usual the web page has a great schematic and simulator. Would be a fine first SMD or though hole kit! 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:53 whats in the bags 08:00 SMD bui...
C.K. builds a Flow LFO from Axis Modular, eurorack
Просмотров 12514 дней назад
An LFO from Axis Modular. Turns out (and I should have noticed this on the other build) that the EBB (which I did last week) and the Flow are IDENTICAL except for the front panel and the microcontroller, you could swap these and get the other unit. But it deserves its own build guide since you, viewer, might just have the one and searched for that. Pretty straightforward build, 3-4th kit worthy...
C.K. builds a Halloween Pumpkin kit from Whadda/Velleman
Просмотров 15321 день назад
A Halloween Pumpkin, a little late…. Good kit, probably a 2nd or 3rd because of some tricky soldering, you’ll be soldering on the same side as the components instead of the back side. But not too tough. And a fun little accessory for your beside table or window in-season! 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:35 whats in the box 06:29 build begins 25:18 demo Product link www.jameco.com/z/WSSA145-Velleman-Vel...
C.K. builds an FX Boy kit from Befaco, eurorack
Просмотров 144Месяц назад
A very interesting unit from Befaco, an effects unit that uses multiple swappable cartridges to give you many effects from one module. Comes with 7 carts, which is really cool. A big build, three circuit boards, tons of components. And one connector, the cart connector, which will challenge your soldering abilities! Works just fine, and sounds good. Another good one from Befaco. 0:0 start 0:10 ...
C.K. builds a Velleman Educational LCD Oscilloscope Kit by Whadda
Просмотров 735Месяц назад
A very handy device from Whadda! A battery powered LCD oscilloscope. Not, of course, as full featured as a desktop model, but good for a quick look at signal presence without dragging your big scope out. Or, a good starter scope. Traces are a little notchy, and the screen isn't huge, but works fine. NOTE: The LCD screen connector is HARD to solder without bridging pins, I had to go back and rew...
C.K. tries another de-solder tool. This one is not very good.
Просмотров 190Месяц назад
Another desoldering tool, heater/sucker all in one unit. No product name or manufacturer name on the packaging or unit.This is for through hole boards, NOT surface mount. Not good. First off it came used, not new. second, the power cord is already melted/damaged in places. Third, it just doesn’t work. Heats up somewhat, but not enough to melt the solder so it flows up the tube, The YiHua one I ...
C.K. builds a Twin Drive kit from Music Thing Modular, eurorack
Просмотров 107Месяц назад
A twin Drive/Distortion module. Really easy build, would be a great first kit. Light bulb housings were a little bit of a pain to mount, but thats a nit-pick. Sounds good, works very well with a square or saw wave, less distortion with a sine or triangle. And the lights flash! A fine kit. 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:39 whats in the bag 06:53 build begins 14:20 demo Product link www.thonk.co.uk/shop...
C.K. builds a remote control Night Light kit from Gikfun
Просмотров 319Месяц назад
A nice little kit from Gikfun. Good quality parts, good build instructions, and a nice schematic. Easy to build, would make a good first kit. And useful in the end! 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:33 whats in the box 07:33 build begins 22:38 demo Product link www.amazon.com/dp/B092D4XBR5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Making the silicon rubber solder helper used in this build video; ruclips.net/vide...
C.K. builds a Bread and Butter module kit from Sebsongs Modular, eurorack
Просмотров 131Месяц назад
A General MIDI synth, complete with full sound banks. Excellent quality samples! It’s GM, so pretty generic and not tweakable in this unit, so good for backgrounds, pads, and percussion, don’t know if you’ll want to solo any of these. Can be triggered by CV gate, or by MIDI input, which gives you up to 64 voices of polyphony, quite a large selection in a small package. By using the HOLD functio...
C.K. tries a Mini Table Saw, useful but many safety flaws
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Месяц назад
I’ve been seeing ads for little table saws, finally broke down and bought one. Bottom line: It works pretty well, but it is an accident waiting to happen. Cutting and using the power take off chuck is great, but there are so many unguarded danger points, unshielded switches, no kickback mitigation, and so on that I cannot recommend it for general use. If you are VERY safety conscious, get one. ...
C.K. builds a Haunting Bat surface mount kit
Просмотров 5162 месяца назад
A haunted bat kit for Halloween! This would be a good kit for your first surface mount, no tricky ICs just caps, resistors, and LEDs. Goes together pretty well, and has some nice flashing patterns. Don’t know what the microphone is for, I tried making sounds to it with no apparent result, and there’s no schematic. But a fun flashing thing for the holiday! 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:35 whats in the...
C.K. tries another cheap soldering kit, US$23 for this one
Просмотров 4722 месяца назад
Another cheap soldering iron kit. At US$23 it’s a bit more expensive than many I’ve tried, and has fewer extra items. And includes things like “solder paste” without telling me what’s in it, so I’ll pass. Look at some others instead of this one. Product link www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3D96MN6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Intro music by C.K. Haun (me), you can listen on RUclips www.youtube.c...
C.K. builds an EBB module from Axis Modular, eurorack
Просмотров 1642 месяца назад
A 16 wave waveform generator. Has delay, repeats, speed internally, all of which can also be changed with CV. Trigger button or CV in. Also allows you to “stir in” other signals to affect the wave, which produces some very interesting results. Pretty straightforward build, 3-4th kit worthy. 0:0 start 0:10 intro 00:41 whats in the box 07:30 build begins 38:37 demo Product link www.thonk.co.uk/sh...
C.K. builds a Gikfun LED solder practice kit
Просмотров 2142 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Gikfun LED solder practice kit
C.K. tries a ToAuto DS-90 solder station
Просмотров 2352 месяца назад
C.K. tries a ToAuto DS-90 solder station
C.K. builds a GOMA module kit from Black Noise, eurorack
Просмотров 1672 месяца назад
C.K. builds a GOMA module kit from Black Noise, eurorack
C.K. tries a US $16 soldering kit
Просмотров 4642 месяца назад
C.K. tries a US $16 soldering kit
C.K. builds a Warning Light LED Soldering Practice Kit from Gikfun
Просмотров 3932 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Warning Light LED Soldering Practice Kit from Gikfun
C.K. tries a soldering iron from Wisehigh powered by a Dewalt tool battery
Просмотров 3762 месяца назад
C.K. tries a soldering iron from Wisehigh powered by a Dewalt tool battery
C.K. builds a Ilse kit from CHAIR and Befaco, eurorack
Просмотров 2363 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Ilse kit from CHAIR and Befaco, eurorack
C.K. builds a PWM generator kit from Mitch Electronics
Просмотров 3073 месяца назад
C.K. builds a PWM generator kit from Mitch Electronics
C.K. builds a Stonk module kit from Tesseract Modular, eurorack
Просмотров 1763 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Stonk module kit from Tesseract Modular, eurorack
C.K. builds a Heart shaped clock kit from Gikfun
Просмотров 1583 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Heart shaped clock kit from Gikfun
C.K. builds a Lucid module kit from Djupviks Elektronik, eurorack
Просмотров 983 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Lucid module kit from Djupviks Elektronik, eurorack
C.K. builds an IR light barrier intrusion alarm kit from Whadda
Просмотров 1413 месяца назад
C.K. builds an IR light barrier intrusion alarm kit from Whadda
C.K. builds a Speak to Me module from Winterbloom, euurorack
Просмотров 1624 месяца назад
C.K. builds a Speak to Me module from Winterbloom, euurorack
Playful Humpback Whale, Monterey Bay, California, August 2024
Просмотров 1204 месяца назад
Playful Humpback Whale, Monterey Bay, California, August 2024
C.K. builds two Monostable 555 circuits, one SMD, one through hole, from Mitch Electronics
Просмотров 1264 месяца назад
C.K. builds two Monostable 555 circuits, one SMD, one through hole, from Mitch Electronics

Комментарии

  • @Shane_O.5158
    @Shane_O.5158 14 часов назад

    i'm picking up R2D2 swearing. im sure it works well for hearing bats.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 12 часов назад

      Robot cursing, bats talking about the best fruit trees, who knows *what* you'll hear! :)

  • @blave549
    @blave549 19 часов назад

    <...fast fwd'd through the unboxing part...other than that, good video. Thanks. I'm building one of these right now. Soooo. Manyyyy. LEDsssss.>

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 15 часов назад

      Those little LED spacers help a lot for this one, but yeah, getting them all aligned and thought he front panel is an Adventure. But a very useful device when you're done! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @RickWeitzel
    @RickWeitzel 21 час назад

    I replaced the 15- year old batteries with 357s. Cleaning the corrosion was a breeze and the only "slightly frustrating" reassembly was getting the led positioned correctly in the nozzle as there is a slight recess in the ring. Works like a charm as long as the batteries are positioned properly. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 21 час назад

      Excellent, glad you got it working again. I will admit, I didn't try to put the one I used back together :). Thanks for stopping by!

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 День назад

    That was a fun build! It also reawakened me to see if I can track / notify me of the bats that fly around my home - I feel lucky when I catch them on a 'buggy evening', but often thought it would be great to see if I could hear what they were doing... My thanks.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun День назад

      Thank you! Trying this in the back yard sounds fun, just remember to slowly tweak the potentiometer to dial in just the right frequency. Trial and error, of course.

  • @bob_mosavo
    @bob_mosavo 2 дня назад

    Thanks, C.K. 👍

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 2 дня назад

      Interesting little kit, isn't it? Though as I mention in a subtitle, I think I was picking up some electrical interference vs. actual sound sometimes. Thanks for stopping by as usual!

    • @bob_mosavo
      @bob_mosavo 2 дня назад

      @@CKHaun Yeah, you'd probably need a Faraday cage around the circuit to make sure that you are picking up "mostly" audio 😉

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 2 дня назад

      Maybe I could use some tin foil from my alien-proof hat!

  • @AnalogElectronicsGent
    @AnalogElectronicsGent 3 дня назад

    Nice Assembly Tutorial. I’ve built a few of these. Regarding the 5 volt DC connector on the base circuit board of the Christmas Tree, what they suggest you do is fashion a strap from one of the resistor component leads. The strap is bent to go around the 3 exposed sides of the DC connector and soldered in place through hole where the support pins would normally be. The strap prevents the DC connector from lifting from the board when the mating male connector is inserted. I agree with you… it would have been nicer if more of the male DC connector shaft could be inserted into the mating female connector. But all in all a fun little kit to put together. Once assembled, I’ve given a couple away as little token gifts of appreciation. They are not much in the whole grand scheme of life but more meaningful when the recipient knows that someone built the kit for them and was thinking about them during the construction: value added gift from the heart that hopefully the recipient will cherish.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 3 дня назад

      A very thoughtful gift, and fun! Yes, I would have preferred that they include guidance for securing the power connector since this is a kit intended for beginners. Hopefully folks will read your comment. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @AexoeroV
    @AexoeroV 3 дня назад

    Hey, how is the station holding?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 3 дня назад

      So far so good. Though I don't use it that often, maybe once a month, so I don't put high usage on it. But it still works. Thanks for stopping by!

    • @AexoeroV
      @AexoeroV 3 дня назад

      @CKHaun cool, thanks.

  • @yertelt5570
    @yertelt5570 4 дня назад

    Mine works too well? It flashes and makes noise constantly, it will increase if I place my hand near it, but it doesn't stop. I noticed a tear in the insulation on the antenna where it passes through the board. I thought maybe energy from the board was leaking though the tear, so I de-soldered and removed the antenna. That didn't do anything, so I went through and re-flowed everything and did not re-install the antenna. That didn't really help, but I did find that if I switched modes it would be silent until I put my hand close enough to trigger the device. If I just barely trigger it enough to make the leds flicker slightly and make a quiet tone it it will stop when I move away, any more than that and it will continue to go off until I either change modes or disconnect the battery. I tried taking it outside in case I just have an abnormally strong electrical field in the house, no change. I put it down and walked away from it to isolate it from any energy I might be giving off, no help. Maybe I'm just constantly surrounded by ghosts? If anybody builds this and has the same problem and figures out how to fix it or has any suggestions please let me know. If I stumble across a fix I will edit this and post how I did it. Thank you!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 3 дня назад

      Highly capacitive ghosts! I did that kit about 2 years ago and just looked to see if I still had it, no joy, so I can't experiment on this issue for you! Thanks for stopping by!

    • @yertelt5570
      @yertelt5570 3 дня назад

      @@CKHaun Thanks for taking the time to look and reply.

  • @paulc7798
    @paulc7798 4 дня назад

    I have been reading up on Eurorack power supplies. I get the ripple and noise when dealing with audio modules but I only have one sequencer module (Erica Black Sequencer) to connect as I am only using it with external midi or externally powered synths. Do I need to worry or can I use a ATX power supply that outputs -12 +12 & +5.? The model number of the PSU is a FSP180-50PLA if that helps. Thanks again, you have a new subscriber.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 4 дня назад

      Ultimately, volts are volts. If you're giving the module the right voltage with enough current capability it should be just fine. Of course, 250 watts is much more than your sequencer is ever going to need, but having capability and not using it doesn't hurt anything. I do expect it's a little fan-loud, but that won't get picked up in your recording. Folks tend to use purpose-built Eurorack power supplies more for the form-factor and low audible noise in their racks than any particular purity of the power. So if it works for you, keep doin' it! And thanks for stopping by and subscribing!

    • @paulc7798
      @paulc7798 3 дня назад

      @@CKHaun Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Still lots to learn.

  • @paulc7798
    @paulc7798 5 дней назад

    Hello. Thank you for the video. Did you put the 7912 reg and the 7812 reg in knowing they were different or does it not matter which side you put them?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 5 дней назад

      It definitely matters. One outputs negative voltage (for the -12v rail) and the other (the 7812) outputs +12v. So you need to get them correct or your modules will either not work (because of diode protection) or be damaged (if they don't have diode protection). Thanks for stopping by!

    • @paulc7798
      @paulc7798 4 дня назад

      @@CKHaun Thank you.

  • @sarcrose
    @sarcrose 6 дней назад

    I got this model but weirdly I can't manage to heat up the chip on my board enough to melt the solder. I've used the same settings as you and some aluminum tape to protect surrounding components. But even after almost 2 minutes of heating the solder won't melt at all. What do you think my problem could be? Great video though 👍

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 6 дней назад

      The only thing I can think of is that there is a large ground plane, a sheet of thin copper under the first layer of the circuit board leeching away the heat. The Bose sound dock board I test with has that, and it simply carries away the heat before it can melt the solder. Hard to work with with an air gun, the "contact" flat heating irons are the best thing to get those off, I need to demo some of those. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @lv-lab
    @lv-lab 7 дней назад

    great video! just built mine too, although for me there was no gap between the button cap and the panel, i think you have to push the cap on pretty hard to get it fully seated

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 7 дней назад

      I bet you’re correct, I often hesitate to push those caps on too aggressively, I’m afraid to snap the plastic post. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @WildaConnell
    @WildaConnell 7 дней назад

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful cautions. I am deeply considering getting this machine to do my miniature woodworking etc. and I like my fingers so again thanks.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 7 дней назад

      It is a useful thing, just be very careful! But at the price, and with full awareness, it's an OK thing. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @gallcomp
    @gallcomp 7 дней назад

    Excellent video C.K. and an intersting Kit.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 7 дней назад

      Thank you! An interesting first kit, looking forward to seeing what they do next!

  • @diggee172
    @diggee172 9 дней назад

    Thanks for the video. We misplaced the instructions. I agree that it isn’t really stem, more like Lego bricks. No explanation of technology at all. 😊

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 8 дней назад

      I guess it's good for the very first thing a child might build, at 5-6 with Dad or Mom guiding. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @anthonyterry8162
    @anthonyterry8162 10 дней назад

    I ordered this and worked for a few times, but sadly the rubber ring around the plunger went bad and can no longer plunge quickly. I tried plunging without it but it didnt work. I bought a hakko fr 301 instead

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 10 дней назад

      That’s too bad, glad the Hakko is working out though. Thanks for stopping by!

    • @anthonyterry8162
      @anthonyterry8162 10 дней назад

      @CKHaun great video man!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 9 дней назад

      Thank you!

  • @laurenth7187
    @laurenth7187 11 дней назад

    I would NOT take such microscopic components; just use the normal size, they are beautiful. Nothing nicer than a 1970 diode or transistor.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 11 дней назад

      True enough, I remember my first Heathkit SW radio kit in the late '60s, all those discreet parts! Then again, an iPhone based on tubes would be a beast to carry :)

  • @donhiscock6933
    @donhiscock6933 13 дней назад

    Grate video CK l have not tried smd soldering yet. I guess I Will try to learn that any advice you can give me.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Thank you for stopping by! I did a video on a good SMD training kit a while ago, here's the link. This will give you great practice! ruclips.net/video/Ibi-Gz-3YYo/видео.html

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 13 дней назад

    As you. say they are a 'fun little circuit'. But what a shame the kit supplier did not place a couple of test posts or pads to allow for improved connection to other projects and testing probes. But 'hey', I guess that is the point, go build a better one students!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Oh yes, and got you thinking! Reminds me of when I wrote a ton of shareware for Apple products in the '80s, my About box always read " if you don't like something here, create a better one yourself!" :)

    • @GordonjSmith1
      @GordonjSmith1 13 дней назад

      @@CKHaun Wonderful companies and clever people give people the inspiration to play with their output! Bravo you.

  • @AnalogElectronicsGent
    @AnalogElectronicsGent 13 дней назад

    Very nice assemblies and demonstration with the Velleman Educational Oscilloscope. The frequency of the square waves was illustrated nicely. I wasn’t aware of Mitch Electronics till I viewed your video. There’s a wealth of helpful technical information presented on their website which is a nice bonus to their kits. I could not help but notice that they updated their schematic on the through hole version of their kit with only R1 and R2. I liked reading the theory of operation in that R1 coupled with RV1 controls how fast the electrolytic capacitor, C1, charges and discharges which acts as variable timing control to the 555 timer. Thank you for providing instruction and for helping me broaden my knowledge.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Thanks for your kind words! And yes, the Mitch electronics web site is a trove of great practical information, freely available even if you don't buy one of their kits!

  • @NicholaiB
    @NicholaiB 13 дней назад

    You are much braver than me tackling the surface mount soldering, and much more skilled too. Great video as always CK 😀

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Thanks! Lots of practice! Kits like I did a while ago in this link help a lot to get better. ruclips.net/video/Ibi-Gz-3YYo/видео.html

  • @bob_mosavo
    @bob_mosavo 14 дней назад

    Thanks, C.K. 👍

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Thanks! And thank Mitch Electronics for creating these instructive kits!

  • @buildinthought7817
    @buildinthought7817 14 дней назад

    Someone noticed that work with buttons instead with potentiometers is a waste of time and patience?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 13 дней назад

      Sometimes can be more precise, but I agree, knobs are faster. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @shiftgaminghq4210
    @shiftgaminghq4210 18 дней назад

    thanks for the video helped solve some of my worries with doing this kit!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 18 дней назад

      Glad it was useful, and thanks for the kind words!

  • @Tyler_Durden987
    @Tyler_Durden987 19 дней назад

    All that build and talking and you couldn't even demo a quantized melodic line. Thanks...

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 19 дней назад

      Too bad it didn't meet your expectations.

  • @TassieLorenzo
    @TassieLorenzo 19 дней назад

    I'm shocked at how fast it heaps up! It looks like one of those passively regulated direct to the wall irons yet it heats up about 10 times (30 times?) faster.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 19 дней назад

      I think I'll take it apart and see what circuitry is inside the handle (since I don't really need it), stay tuned! And thanks for stopping by!

  • @RND-USA
    @RND-USA 19 дней назад

    This video is awesome! Thanks so much for making it!!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 19 дней назад

      Thank you! This was a good unit, and I enjoyed building it.

  • @mustafagedikli_
    @mustafagedikli_ 19 дней назад

    I really enjoyed watching your video on building a ribbon microphone! I'm currently working on my own ribbon microphone project, and I have a question about the transformer core you used. Could you let me know what type of core you used in your transformer? Was it ferrite, permalloy, or mu-metal? I’m trying to understand which would work best for this application. Thanks in advance for your time, and I appreciate your work! Best regards,

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 19 дней назад

      It was the Mu metal one, the extra cost was worth it. But that will really depend on what you are planning to use it for, I needed a broad range mic and that fit best. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @tonalaxis
    @tonalaxis 19 дней назад

    Thanks for doing a build video for Flow. The reason why the Stir in output wasn't making any difference was that you needed to put an output cable into either the Crest or Trough outputs. The main out and inverted out only 'output' the preset waveform. The manual goes into more detail.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 19 дней назад

      Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. And yeah, I should read the manual, but I just want to twiddle knobs!

  • @ferndog1461
    @ferndog1461 21 день назад

    Thank you. Shout out from Houston, TX.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 21 день назад

      You're welcome, thanks for stopping by from the Lone Star!

  • @Milesyamiga
    @Milesyamiga 21 день назад

    Thanks for this video. This device only takes a mono signal?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 21 день назад

      Correct, only mono. Thinking about it, it would be a bit difficult to do stereo with a black and white display since you wouldn't be able to differentiate channels easily. Also would be more circuitry and Whadda likes to keep things inexpensive.

    • @Milesyamiga
      @Milesyamiga 20 дней назад

      @@CKHaun my interest was from a home studio perspective. There’s plenty of rack mounted audio analysers that take a stereo input but have a simple view of the whole signal and doesn’t differentiate between channels.

  • @markh.3665
    @markh.3665 21 день назад

    You need to switch your camera to manual focus if it can, this way you can set it to the area you want in focus. Your autofocus of your camera was very annoying throughout trying to focus on multiple things and very slow at it. Other than that great video about the unit. Thanks,

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 21 день назад

      You're right, my Nikons struggle with AF. My problem with manual focus on unboxing's like this is that I move my hands around so much I'm rarely in the spot I focused on, so it's not in focus anyway. I keep trying different techniques, I'll get there! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @Knightofsens
    @Knightofsens 23 дня назад

    Im wondering if it's possible to take the saw blade out and continue to use the sander that way? Or does it need to be there too work?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 23 дня назад

      Excellent question! I just tried it, and as I expected it works just fine without the blade installed, no imbalance or extra vibration at all. Would be a handy use for it and much safer without the blade. Thanks for watching!

  • @AnalogElectronicsGent
    @AnalogElectronicsGent 25 дней назад

    Great Job building the kit. I’ve built 3 of these Jack O Lanterns, one for my granddaughter a few years back and 2 just recently for Halloween. They’re fun to put together. You also built the surface mount LED bat kit, that kit was on back order so I will build it sometime over the winter for Halloween next year. It will be my first foray with surface mount components. Watching you build it gave me the confidence that I can too. I learn well by watching others, so nice of you to build up these kits and recording how to do it. Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 25 дней назад

      Thank you! I think you'll do fine with the Bat surface mount kit, just take it slow and *breathe*! If you have any questions when you build that one just leave a comment on that video and I'll try and help.

  • @radiojet1429
    @radiojet1429 25 дней назад

    Wonderful CK!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 25 дней назад

      Just still anxious about ripping that foil! And I don't mention this, but it's a handy mic in my studio, I use it when I'm mic'ing something that I want to sound, well, a little lo-fi, gives a great down filter and retro feel.

    • @radiojet1429
      @radiojet1429 25 дней назад

      @@CKHaun Your skills are impeccable. I very much love your music - bravo!

  • @brucewalker1908
    @brucewalker1908 26 дней назад

    Nice Job. On mine only part of the numbers work.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 26 дней назад

      Are there specific segments of the display (I think you mean the number on the display) that are not going on? That's a good root place to start looking for what might be wrong. And thanks for watching!

    • @brucewalker1908
      @brucewalker1908 26 дней назад

      @ it was a pleasure to see your videos. Half of the number 4’s and 3’s missing basically parts of all the number are missing.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 25 дней назад

      Thanks for the kind words! Right now I can't find the danged heart shaped clock in my workshop, it's probably buried under something. Check you resistors, and when I find it Ill see if I can figure something else out.

    • @brucewalker1908
      @brucewalker1908 25 дней назад

      @@CKHaun thank you very much. No rush. Your replies are appreciated.

  • @brucewalker1908
    @brucewalker1908 26 дней назад

    Problem I'm having is part of the numbers do not work. Is there a possible fix or a solution.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 26 дней назад

      I think you're referring to the other kit, I'll comment there. Thanks for watching!

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 28 дней назад

    Nice little, useful and attractive project. The logic is surely from a cheap digital watch, but non-the-worse for that. Would be fun to add rotary knobs to adjust the data/time/brightness, but perhaps that is for another day!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 27 дней назад

      A rotary encoder instead of the tact switches, that certainly sounds do-able, great suggestion. Just would need some serious Dremel tool work on the case, maybe the next clock I build I'll try that!

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 29 дней назад

    I have worked on a couple of pocket watches, but your work with the foil made my heart stop!! Bravo.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 28 дней назад

      Thanks for the words and watching! I'll admit, it was stressful because I'm naturally both shaky and impatient, and this thin stuff just has a mind of its own, amazing I got it right!

  • @yertelt5570
    @yertelt5570 Месяц назад

    Great video as always, there's a lot of clock build videos out there but not very many for this particular kit. Just curious as to why use lengths of solder instead of dispensing it straight off the roll? Is there an advantage to this just habit and/or personal preference?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Two reasons: (1) I never thought about it :). and (2) Would impede my moving the solder around for different angles. If I'm tied to the spool my range of motion for the solder strand would be limited, so I cut a piece off so I can get anywhere I need to apply the metal. Or maybe just 60 years of habit :). Thanks for watching as always!

    • @yertelt5570
      @yertelt5570 29 дней назад

      @@CKHaun Makes sense. I made the same clock earlier this afternoon. I couldn't get it to go below 23C when I tried to calibrate. It was reading about 15-20° F high. I left and came back about an hour later and it was within a degree or two??

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun 28 дней назад

      Some parts (often ICs) need to reach a stable temperature before they produce consistent voltages, that may have been what was happening there. 15 minutes of “on” time is usually enough to stabilize.

  • @tommarnk
    @tommarnk Месяц назад

    ever heard of small clamps with arms? hehe nice video :)

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Oh yes, I have one of those that I’ve been toting around for 35 years. But I can *never* get it set up right, I just spazz out, so I fumble around instead :)

  • @oyobass
    @oyobass Месяц назад

    My station came with the screws for the solder holder. Hopefully yours was just a fluke. If that's the case, it doesn't speak highly of the quality control...

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Probably just a one-off mistake, and it is still usable at least.

  • @AnalogElectronicsGent
    @AnalogElectronicsGent Месяц назад

    I really like your taking the time to build these kits and recording the construction and subsequent operation. This provides excellent information and is helpful in determining if I too would like to build the kit. There’s nothing better than actual experience and your videos provide this documentation nicely.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Thank you! I really try and approach these as realistically as possible, including my mistakes and impatience!

  • @fenech97
    @fenech97 Месяц назад

    When I built mine, all the parts were there so was the full manual . It worked the first time . The only thing I regret is not building an amplifier for it, to have it work on a speaker. I still have and use the receiver and still pleased with it. The kit is great for a school project or for those who love Electronics.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      I'm glad it worked for you! And yes, when it works it's a great kit. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @LawpickingLocksmith
    @LawpickingLocksmith Месяц назад

    Cool man!

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      It's a handy little unit when you don't want to, say, drag your regular 'scope out to the car or something. Worth it. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @dickdog7864
    @dickdog7864 Месяц назад

    cool ruler

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      And very very useful.

  • @dickdog7864
    @dickdog7864 Месяц назад

    can you builds a cinnamon rolls?

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Only lasagna, no cinnamon rolls. Thanks for stopping by!

  • @dickdog7864
    @dickdog7864 Месяц назад

    wow ribbonase

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      That ribbon drove me nutty.

  • @MsFireboy2
    @MsFireboy2 Месяц назад

    Also a Soldering Microscope maybe useful? I own one. Lots of SMD soldering.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      My magnifying visor, which I always wear, works well. It’s not the seeing, it’s the tightness of these pins pitch and weak solder resist. Just takes time.

    • @MsFireboy2
      @MsFireboy2 Месяц назад

      @ great. Oh Thanks for serving.

  • @MsFireboy2
    @MsFireboy2 Месяц назад

    I have used De-solder Wick.

    • @CKHaun
      @CKHaun Месяц назад

      Always a good choice for most people. Except me, I have *never* been successful with solder wick, don’t know why, so my solder sucker tool is all I use.