The disclosure part is nice, not only gives some insight on why exactly these products were chosen and if there was any encouragement from the manufacturer to include it but also gives a better understanding of how useful these tools can actually be
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@@ArtflPhenixnot really. And getting products for free doesn't really need to get disclosured. But if he was paid to do a review, then that has to be disclosured
@@Random_dud31 This is wrong. Don't spread misinformation. The FTC has multiple in depth articles saying how to properly disclose legally and ethically, and yes, if you get a product for free you must disclose it.
The charge-o-matic thing is clearly a repurposed garden watering controller, but that's actually a pretty ingenious way to use it. There are a lot of things that would benefit from being charged for like and hour or two a month to keep them alive.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
It's a simple way to get things done, but personally I'd rather get a smart plug. All of mine have a timer function, which is a little less convenient, but it's around $10 per instead of $30. It could also be programmed with a schedule, for example, only starting charging later so that it finishes charging shortly before you need it, or periodic short charging cycles for something that's plugged in indefinitely.
That first item is EXACTLY what I need. And Linus explained EXACTLY why I need it...nobody wants to manually swap trickle chargers on and off over months periods way to go my man!
@screwytb fair play...as many smart plugs as I have I don't use any of them with routines..perhaps I'll try that. However maybe not all people have them but in my case that works..thank you for the idea
@@ZagFurn Yeah definitely a lot of people won't have an existing setup. But if you've already got everything you need in house, and don't need to buy custom solutions - perfect. Haven't got this going yet, but have been meaning to add this to my motion-activated under-cabinet lighting. (It won't work while plugged in, but dies after about a week unplugged. Very inconvenient!) But this vid now has me thinking about my car jumper, power banks, Quest, and more...
@@screwytb only thing that comes to mind for me is that the smart plug is probably not self contained, whereas this thing is. Long term I would suspect that a smart plug would be less convenient due to outdated software
Love the disclosure section at the end. Please continue to do this for all of these rapid fire reviews. Context for the why y’all find specific things interesting helps me as a non-media company person figure out if these things are actually right for me!
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@@jeanelielgot a friend in a wheelchair after diving headfirst into the Chesapeake Bay, breaking his neck. Fortunately, a local fisherman pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance. He's paralyzed from the neck down. Hell of an instructor and programmer though! He even managed to each FBI agents the difference between a mouse and a moose! I'll just get my coat...
This series should definitely get more episodes more frequently! Not just cool and interesting, but actually viable and useful, not to mention how much i love hearing about opensource communities. Please for the love of god, make more of these!
Agreed, altho i expect the time that goes into each of these videos is significant, each device needs to be tested for some time to make sure he isn't recommending duds.
I really liked the disclosure part. it gives the needed context. especially for the usb dryer. b/c i could not imagine it was so good that you use them at your business.
@@KiwiiKiwii it's not a movie dude, wtf could be spoiled if they would tell adequate information right after showing thing off? Saying that they are promoting thing they received for free is the bare minimum
As the local system integrator, I use one of the rechargeable blow-e-matrons all the time. Makes cleaning up used parts FAR faster than by hand and cheaper than canned air. Without the concerns with condensation or over-pressure from a compressor. Paired with microfiber cloths, spray cleaner, electrical cleaner, a toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, etc ... Covers 99% of those needs. Mine was less than $25usd on Amazon. - I also get asked by customers regularly about how often and how to clean their PCs and send them a link. A regular blow-dust can go a long way towards keeping thermals under control and increasing hardware lifespan.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
The one I got was a portable vacuum but I just turn it backwards. Its a lot weaker than canned air though and has a hard time getting rid of heavy dust build up, so I bought one that plugs into the wall, it was like $50 and is just as strong as canned air.
Just hijacking your comment. If you're looking for something a step up from the blow-e-matron they were talking about in the video, the DataVac blower by Metrovac is amazing. I spent $100 on mine about ten years ago and it's still going strong. I find it way better than the USB rechargeable blowers, plus the blower engine comes with a 10 year warranty and it's made in the USA. Only negative is that you need to plug it in every time you want to use it
The one linked in the video is “currently unavailable”. Do you happen to have a link to yours? I have a corded one but the cord is not always convenient.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
While I agree personally, from watching WAN show and listening to how they do stuff, I feel like these comments are pointless. They know which videos get the most views better than anyone. So if they start producing something you feel is not worth watching, it probably means there are a huge number of people who think it is worth watching. Thus, when you say "we" care about this content, it means almost nothing. The replies you get will be from the people who agree with you and the (potentially huge) proportion of the population who disagrees will remain silent
I like the wan show but there are only so many walking hours you can spend on RUclips and still maintain a job, a relationship, look after a pet etc. I do like the shorter videos I can dip in and out of as a result.
Hey the disclosure part was the best part of this video. Do that more! Not only does it show great character but it also helps viewers understand your mindset, values and decision-making!
I really LOVE the idea of using your writers own at home projects like the deej for video ideas. I imagine many of the hobbies and things your staff is into will also be things your average viewer is into. This channel is usually a little more product focused but these open source things are really cool to see and I'm sure will also really boost the projects in the open source community.
Great tech hacks. The Dej volume controller is amazing and the USB valve is such a security gem. Who knew you could DIY and save so much? Definitely giving some of these a try.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
You could certainly do that, but I'm not sure for most folks it would actually be a better solution for the problem it is supposed to solve by its naming. As it would still need a timer to turn back on and top the self discharge back up, and if using it as LTT seem to intend to - as a common controller for a whole bunch of devices the current will drop erratically as some devices finish, or when using it for something that slow charges only the current might be rather small and hard to read anyway.
That is actually a bad idea for lead acid and NiMH batteries that need to trickle charge at the end of the cycle -- the difference between trickle charging an almost full and completely full battery is very small for those chemistries.
THANK YOU! I'm working on an antique radio cabinet PC build, and had been banging my head against the wall trying to do something like Deej on my own. This will save me SO. MUCH. TIME.
I really love that some of the recent videos include the intro. I tend to miss it but I understand that a 10s block of nothingness doesn’t do wonders for the retention.
Thank you Linus, the Volume DIY is what I've been trying to do for a couple of years now, on and off. Sure, I did manage to crop something on my own, but nothing this good. Also a fan of these DIY videos, especially on a budget. Congrats to the team for these finds. Very cool!
I love my Deej and have had it for years. I really hope this reignites development as it's been dormant for a while. The only issue I have is having to restart the program after returning from hibernation. As a workaround I use an auto hotkey to kill and restart the application.
1:00 what i do is i look at the batteries, match voltage, increase capacity, put together a bulky enclosure in cad, print that, make a makeshift temporary connection to the motherboard or gadget (permanent) and tape it secure onto the device as an external battery pack. i have increased capacity by 5x on my old cameras this way. only downside is that it's semi permanent so i do have to cut the tape, pull the cells, charge them 2 at a time and reinstall the whole thing. but damn it worth the hassle to have 4-5 hours of use time instead of 20 minutes. 18650s rock! you find them in portable vacuum cleaners, drill batteries, basically anything portable that runs on electricity and people throw away after a year or so. also if you aren't afraid of sticky fruity quite possibly toxic liquids and saliva, you can find tons of batteries from disposable vape rods you see on the street thrown not into a bin but onto the sidewalk. Worth the effort, just need a bms or an external lithium cell charger with protection.
@@jm036 windows has what ear trumpet does, but at least on windows 10 its hidden within like a 7th submenu while ear trumpet just lets u have it be the in the main volume controls
12V batteries, like the starter battery for a gas generator, are pretty well served by battery tenders, voltage sensing chargers that only charge when needed.
Yep, I keep smart battery tenders on my 2 golf carts, and rarely have trouble with them turning over the gas motors, & it's much cheaper to buy one than replacing the battery on my golf carts more often as they cost more than the big beefy battery in my F-150 crew cab lol!
Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged all the time. so keeping it on a charger 24/7 can be a good thing of course if the charger you are using has a float charging feature.
I once bought a used emergency lamp/charging station. The man had a note taped to the top of the box with a handwritten record of the dates he charged it and the durations down to the second, along with the manufacturer's instructions for optimal longevity of the unit, just in case the owners manual was lost (it was and still is in the original box with the lamp and paper log) Grandpa had followed the instructions precisely for over five years. (I'm trying my best to keep it as good as he did)
deej is awesome, been using mine for years! Some pc apps (e.g. corsair icue,...) take control of the com port so make sure they are not running if you run into problems
Same here! The case was the first thing I designed completely from scratch and is nearly perfect (only change I would make now is changing the code and adding modifier buttons to it)
I've been using Deej for a while, and it is great. I switched to the MIDI mixer a bit back, since it is even easier to configure, has more features, and supports off the shelf midi controllers.
Discovering per-app volume control, nevertheless via MIDI, was a revelation after suffering with hardware mixing and trying to make 4 separate outputs work together without ground loops etc. Took the easy route with a Korg Nanokontrol and MIDI Mixer. Well worth every penny... damn all the RCA/jack adapters. :D
I'm really happy to see the disclaimer / extra bit at the end. I truly believe if a company or individual vouches for something seriously, then they really should be at least using the products too. It's not always that simple, but knowing you guys are actively using those devices carries a lot more weight than a simple positive review.
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio! It’s only $60 currently as well.
Good to see the Deej! An alternative I've liked to talk about is using a Midi Controller with knobs and faders like the Korg Nanokontrol 2 and free software called Midi-Mixer. No building needed, just buy hardware, install software, assign programs to faders or knobs in the software, and bam: hardware controlled individual app volume control! Its awesome!
I use a nanoKontrol 2 with voicemeeter, so I can adjust individual app volumes, my own mic volume, and multiple output volumes (headset, speakers, etc) all on the same board. Voicemeeter also allows me to use a rackmounted external compressor, so I no longer get my ears blasted by people with very varied mic levels in zoom meetings!
@@mychamycha27customization + finer control for example, I use a controller with midimixer to specifically control Spotify and my browser volumes, this lets me leave my in-app volumes at 100% (like a yt video or the spotify slider), and instead I can use the tactile control to change the windows "master" volume for the app it's convenient compared to having to change the volume by either opening the app and setting the volume or opening eartrumpet/the windows audio menu and adjusting it there
@@mychamycha27Sometimes you want some things louder than others and don't want to navigate through a bunch of software menus to do it. I know I personally have to do this a lot when gaming with my friends, to balance my voice chat, music and game audio how I like it.
I really enjoy these types of tech tips! Keep up the good work. I would have also mentioned an USB Data Blocker; while its not as hacky, it would be a good practice for many to use.
Ive had one of those Air Blowers for almost a year now and its saved me so much money and hassle compared to the cheap cans of compressed air i was buying from the dollar store for $4+/can. I found that the Air Blower is even powerful enough to inflate a twin size air mattress, and the USB-C charging makes it really easy to recharge the same as any of my other devices
The usb blower even got a better version with a additional attachment that you can put on the other end, making it 'suck'. Comes with a filter and container to just vaccuum up stuff. Yeah, not super powerfull, but its a great addition to the device.
The quality of the videos went up a lot in the last couple of months. The whole issue that GN raised definitely turned out to be a blessing in disguise, at least for us viewers.
8:25 You could also use a usb condom. It has a male usb plug on one end and a female one on the other. It transfers power but has the data lined disconnected.
Considering all the neat tech people build in their spare time and then put in github in formats that only geeks can understand, LTT could start hosting tech (guess-it-would-be) competitions for said neat things. I mean for a lot of the people sharing their neat toys just spreading the word could be rewarding enough but nothing stops you from giving out like 1k$ price or something. DIY tech things are interesting but I usually give up after Arduino compiling doesn't work easily as documentation or tutorial claims, or I can't figure out which tiny electronics parts I actually need to make a thing.. Or if I have to order parts from 5 different places online, each promising delivery times from week to 2 months. My bookmarks are stuffed with neat projects, and my shelves are stocked with random electronics for forgotten projects.
All right, this Deej project is exactly the sort of thing I think I could use. Not only is it fully open source by virtue of running on Arduino, but I also get to build the device myself, and when I'm done I'll have made my own programmable USB audio panel. There's like no downside, except that Arduinos are a little more pricey than they once were I guess.
You can also use the cheaper (and more capable) "blue pills" (STM32 boards), but you'll need an equally cheap STLinkV2 knockoff programmer and some software tinkering to get it working with Arduino IDE
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
The "segue to our sponsor" line in this episode is sooo slick. Would love to see an episode ranking the top ones in the history of all segue to sponsors lol
The USBvalve is cool, but if all you are worried about is getting hacked you can just get a power-only USB cable, or make your own. Make a small incision on any USB cable and cut the white and green cables inside, done you can charge without worry.
Just note that you wont be able the get quick charge with USB C since it require data connection to negotiate the proper amp. Still better than trusting public chargers though. Another method is have a powerbank and use public chargers to charge your powerbank instead.
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio!
Could you guy post a more direct link for the Air Duster? The one that is in the comments leads to just a search result and there are so many with the first ones that look the same having reviews complaining about how weak it is! Canadian btw thanks!
Steel Series has a software volume mixer called Sonar that is way better than the deej (and its free), can do comms, game, media, aux and mic all seperate, with the ability to boost the volume and put an EQ on all those things independently. It even works with ASIO devices Like the Focusrite line of interfaces. Basically a newer version of Virtual Audio Cables and Equalizer APO + Peace in one piece of software.
I bought one of those corded dusto blowers for PC for 60-70€, forget exactly what, works perfectly for cleaning occasionally, and for drying and dusting my RC cars, blimey excellent. I have toyed with the idea of a re-chargeable one for when i go out and about to drive RC cars, where they can get dusty, dirty or muddy, good pre-cleanup before stuffing it into my car
That volume mixer solution is way more work than it's worth, even if it's not that much work. I'm not going to constantly be adjusting these individual volumes that often, and the few times I do it's just way easier to open the volume mixer with a quick click of my mouse.
@@AverageThinkingHow often is that realistically going to happen? Even if it does, I can alt-tab out of a game, fix it, and be back to the game in under 5 seconds. If this is something that's regularly happening, you need to get your levels figured out before starting games.
"way more work" Well, there's your problem. If you see building something like that as "work" then of course it's not worth it. For a lot of people it's a fun project. They have fun while building it. And building something that also has a practical use is just so much more satisfying.
The rechargable electric air duster is a must. A lot of them are multi-functional as well having the duster mode and can also be used as a mini vacuum cleaner. Def. worth the investment because the amount of uses and times used pays for itself.
I bought an air duster/vacuum combo... I actually really like it for working on computers. It blowsd air out of a thin tube in one mode and vacuums into a little chamber in the other mode, the vacuum has an extendable bristle brush that lets you brush dust while vacuuming it at the same time. It doesn't blow as hard as canned air, but frankly it was $20 and a 3 pack of canned air is almost that much, so it was an easy switch for me.
Thank you for the introduction to USBvalve. Thoroughly enjoying the ones I have made and looking forward to seeing the project grow. This video has already brought the project a lot of great support.
I have one of those air dusters and it has a vacuum that you can stick on the side that blows out. The tube is on the side that sucks in air. It was like 30 dollars and is amazing.
In fact you are selfbuilding your own mixing table just with some fancy software for you to programm. The parts may cost just a few bugs - but you need to put tons and tons of effort into it for knowing how to build it, how to do the electronics and how to configurate the software. Over all - you can basically buy a mixing table from an existing brand (like elgato) and use it with prebuild software exactly made for this components.
It might be important to note that the USBvalve not showing an exclamation mark does not mean that a USB port is safe to connect to. It could still contain incorrectly wired data pins or non-compliant USB-PD that can fry a device, or USB firmware infections that aren’t picked up by an OS.
love the disclosure! good to know that you actually want to use these items (or are using them), and they arent just cool things youve spent 5 minutes with and are reciting talking points.
Air Duster. The only thing that we need to keep in mind while using or storing it is, battery may fail itself. Those things are mostly not only made in China, but also built without proper development cycle to keep the cost down. This means that we can't fully trust battery protection of those products. Except that, most of those air duster products just does its job while it lasts. Bye-bye for compressed air cans that freezed our hand, but instead we now gets another lithium-ion batteries in it. At least mine survived 1 year now, already saved costs of several cans for me. Hell, those air cans are now unavailable in my country. Most shops stopped restocking them because some crazy people buy them just for inhaling that air (probably also LPG) inside the can.
I've been using a couple smart plugs as essentially the charge-o-matic for years now and love it. I have three 20-socket USB chargers and a power strip to keep various seldom used controllers, portable consoles, battery banks, and other devices topped up
idea is cool with the volume but for me as windows 11 user it is simple for me to go to the task bar and just right click the volume and open up the mixer and just slide it it takes no more thank 30s and it is free but yes I agree for comfort the device is great. Another thing is I am using a laptop with extra external keyboard and a external microphone and a mouse with wire so for my MSI katana there arent enough ports just to plug and play without a USB extentions/adapters. Anyway I am a huge fan I love all media stuff you guys create and you are No. 1 chanel where I look for new technology or just for understanding it you guys not only just entertain us you teach us so thumbs up you guys never stop doing what are you doing and once again thanks for everything.
I bought that exact air duster last week while trying to find compressed air cans. It's been very successful so far and I've only slightly damaged my lungs from all the dust in the air.
Pretty sure I have the exact same blower, and it's come in useful with cleaning dust out of my computer and whatnot, I even used it when I was cleaning out a Dyson fan. The only issue that I would have with it is that it doesn't have a super focused tip so it won't be as hard as a can of air, so you may still need one around for more stubborn dust and dirt, but it does a good job on other more general purpose uses. Overall I recommend it, it'll significantly reduce the amount of cans you need to buy, leading to less waste as well.
Love the video, just wanna note you missed a use case for this: Motorcycle drivers can and will sit there for 48 hours and manually trickle charge a tender/device on their bike to ensure performance. "never" is a strong word to use in that sense, millions of people a day do exactly that outside of the tech space. This kind of thing would be perfect for garages with multiple gens running air and tools, as well.
DEEJ is a great approach (stumbled over it 3 years ago), and some other solutions go the same direction, like bigger versions of the stream deck, Mackie/HUI-protocol-compatible audio equipment, powermixer. But most lack consistent driver/desktop support and motorfaders = feedback to the sliders if the volume is changed via mouse/keyboard.
I worked as a software developer in a audio company. Linus is right the device is not changing the volume because it has a external controller fr volume, I bet it would possibly work differently on linux and mac. Windows AUDIO drivers are a mess especially for "pro" grade interfaces. Some of them work as expected, but some might stop working if you change samplerate in windows because they expect you to use their propriotary software panel and are mostly focused on driver implementation standard called ASIO. And ASIO standard doesn't specify how the device should behave with Windows drivers. Meaning that each audio interface will do what the developer writing the driver and firmware decided was the best. I really started to dislike some manufacturers because of this.
I have a very similar if not identical air duster and it's great, very powerful, albeit noisy and it helps clean my computer and other stuff very well, never had to buy an air can again.
Quick tip, rp2040 based microcontroller usually only have 3 analog pins, so you'll need an analog digital converter (which can be had for a few bucks and clipped in if you pick the right one)
I really enjoyed having the sponsor section one ‘bit’ deeper into the video. For me at least, it made it easier to stay attentive and engaged, without that instant neck breaking non-sequitur from the intro.
re audio control, if you happen to have any midi controllers kicking around i'd very much recommend a free piece of software called midi mixer. for example, i've got a korg nanoKONTROL2 plugged into my pc and mapped in midi mixer. i can map any of the sliders, buttons or knobs to any audio device i want, plus i can do per program audio control using a slider, it's very handy. i even have a button dedicated to the start/stop record button for nvidia shadowplay so i can record video clips very easily.
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The disclosure part is nice, not only gives some insight on why exactly these products were chosen and if there was any encouragement from the manufacturer to include it but also gives a better understanding of how useful these tools can actually be
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
is it legal/illegal if you put disclosure in the end of the video instead of start in USA/Canada?
@@ArtflPhenixnot really. And getting products for free doesn't really need to get disclosured. But if he was paid to do a review, then that has to be disclosured
He has always been doing this disclosure for every handy tech under 100 since ever
@@Random_dud31 This is wrong. Don't spread misinformation. The FTC has multiple in depth articles saying how to properly disclose legally and ethically, and yes, if you get a product for free you must disclose it.
The charge-o-matic thing is clearly a repurposed garden watering controller, but that's actually a pretty ingenious way to use it. There are a lot of things that would benefit from being charged for like and hour or two a month to keep them alive.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
Yeah, basically.
It's a simple way to get things done, but personally I'd rather get a smart plug. All of mine have a timer function, which is a little less convenient, but it's around $10 per instead of $30. It could also be programmed with a schedule, for example, only starting charging later so that it finishes charging shortly before you need it, or periodic short charging cycles for something that's plugged in indefinitely.
A smart plug with an app? And create a login and give your location details. Am I right?
Yeah I have seen similar gadget on Atomic Shrimps channel when he needed watering for his plants when he went on a vacation.
i like where this channel is heading, DIY and open source stuff, 3d printable projects. Awesome! Please don't stop these kind of videos
Heading the right direction, unlike Zack Nelson's channel. IMO he's been bought.
@@ltbigdog not super familiar with his channel, why do you think he's been bought?
That first item is EXACTLY what I need. And Linus explained EXACTLY why I need it...nobody wants to manually swap trickle chargers on and off over months periods way to go my man!
I'm curious, is there any advantage to this over just creating a routine with a $5 smart plug to turn on intermittently?
@screwytb fair play...as many smart plugs as I have I don't use any of them with routines..perhaps I'll try that. However maybe not all people have them but in my case that works..thank you for the idea
@@ZagFurn Yeah definitely a lot of people won't have an existing setup. But if you've already got everything you need in house, and don't need to buy custom solutions - perfect.
Haven't got this going yet, but have been meaning to add this to my motion-activated under-cabinet lighting. (It won't work while plugged in, but dies after about a week unplugged. Very inconvenient!) But this vid now has me thinking about my car jumper, power banks, Quest, and more...
@@screwytb only thing that comes to mind for me is that the smart plug is probably not self contained, whereas this thing is. Long term I would suspect that a smart plug would be less convenient due to outdated software
Love the disclosure section at the end. Please continue to do this for all of these rapid fire reviews. Context for the why y’all find specific things interesting helps me as a non-media company person figure out if these things are actually right for me!
They've always done it for tech under 100
Which is why Zaxbit wants them to continue doing it. @@Fantastika
It was always done since the beginning of this series.
@@subarusensei3685I think bro has not watched as many Linus tech tips reviews as you
I guess I never really noticed until now
0:00 Linus, careful about diving head first...
make sure you don't have your phone on you 😏
Or let your AirPods check whether it is safe first.
or the beard that he traded for a hydra facial procedures lmao
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
It's better than heading feet first.😂😂
@@jeanelielgot a friend in a wheelchair after diving headfirst into the Chesapeake Bay, breaking his neck. Fortunately, a local fisherman pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance. He's paralyzed from the neck down. Hell of an instructor and programmer though! He even managed to each FBI agents the difference between a mouse and a moose!
I'll just get my coat...
This series should definitely get more episodes more frequently! Not just cool and interesting, but actually viable and useful, not to mention how much i love hearing about opensource communities. Please for the love of god, make more of these!
Agreed, one of my favorite videos lately!
All those in favor say aye! "Aye"
Agreed, altho i expect the time that goes into each of these videos is significant, each device needs to be tested for some time to make sure he isn't recommending duds.
I really liked the disclosure part. it gives the needed context. especially for the usb dryer. b/c i could not imagine it was so good that you use them at your business.
Why is Linus wearing a renault tshirt
I absolutely LOVED the disclosure details at the end of the video. That type of transparency should be explained more often in other tech videos.
Good thing it is at the end of video where it will be seen by most people
Wonder why they put ads in the begining
@@cyjanek7818 you mean they put the disclosure for where it is least intrusive and doesn't spoil the rest of the video? Crazy
@@KiwiiKiwii it's not a movie dude, wtf could be spoiled if they would tell adequate information right after showing thing off?
Saying that they are promoting thing they received for free is the bare minimum
@@cyjanek7818kiwikiwi is clearly Linus' burner account lol
They are trying to win back viewers, since they were slacking in transparency before
As the local system integrator, I use one of the rechargeable blow-e-matrons all the time. Makes cleaning up used parts FAR faster than by hand and cheaper than canned air. Without the concerns with condensation or over-pressure from a compressor. Paired with microfiber cloths, spray cleaner, electrical cleaner, a toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, etc ... Covers 99% of those needs. Mine was less than $25usd on Amazon. - I also get asked by customers regularly about how often and how to clean their PCs and send them a link. A regular blow-dust can go a long way towards keeping thermals under control and increasing hardware lifespan.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
The one I got was a portable vacuum but I just turn it backwards. Its a lot weaker than canned air though and has a hard time getting rid of heavy dust build up, so I bought one that plugs into the wall, it was like $50 and is just as strong as canned air.
Just hijacking your comment. If you're looking for something a step up from the blow-e-matron they were talking about in the video, the DataVac blower by Metrovac is amazing. I spent $100 on mine about ten years ago and it's still going strong. I find it way better than the USB rechargeable blowers, plus the blower engine comes with a 10 year warranty and it's made in the USA. Only negative is that you need to plug it in every time you want to use it
The one linked in the video is “currently unavailable”. Do you happen to have a link to yours? I have a corded one but the cord is not always convenient.
Condensation not a problem for average person with compressors, you have to use it a whole lot without draining before it happens.
I think this is the content we care most about - videos useful for just about anyone watching
second that
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
While I agree personally, from watching WAN show and listening to how they do stuff, I feel like these comments are pointless. They know which videos get the most views better than anyone. So if they start producing something you feel is not worth watching, it probably means there are a huge number of people who think it is worth watching. Thus, when you say "we" care about this content, it means almost nothing. The replies you get will be from the people who agree with you and the (potentially huge) proportion of the population who disagrees will remain silent
Sadly, they're not. If you look at the handy tech Playlist, they don't really break a million views.
I do love the series though.
I like the wan show but there are only so many walking hours you can spend on RUclips and still maintain a job, a relationship, look after a pet etc. I do like the shorter videos I can dip in and out of as a result.
Hey the disclosure part was the best part of this video. Do that more! Not only does it show great character but it also helps viewers understand your mindset, values and decision-making!
I really LOVE the idea of using your writers own at home projects like the deej for video ideas. I imagine many of the hobbies and things your staff is into will also be things your average viewer is into. This channel is usually a little more product focused but these open source things are really cool to see and I'm sure will also really boost the projects in the open source community.
Great tech hacks. The Dej volume controller is amazing and the USB valve is such a security gem. Who knew you could DIY and save so much? Definitely giving some of these a try.
The blower is also great for camping, specifically with regards to providing more oxygen to get a fire going better.
If you have a air pump for your air mattress, that works just as well for transforming the campfire into a furnace.
Whats the brand and model name of that blower? Don't post a link, I can search it and find it.
i was really hoping the charge-o-matic would turn off by itself once it detects current consumption dropping dramatically :(
A Homewizard smart socket can be used for that. Requires a €1/mo subscription though.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
You could certainly do that, but I'm not sure for most folks it would actually be a better solution for the problem it is supposed to solve by its naming. As it would still need a timer to turn back on and top the self discharge back up, and if using it as LTT seem to intend to - as a common controller for a whole bunch of devices the current will drop erratically as some devices finish, or when using it for something that slow charges only the current might be rather small and hard to read anyway.
Lol @@stalincat2457
That is actually a bad idea for lead acid and NiMH batteries that need to trickle charge at the end of the cycle -- the difference between trickle charging an almost full and completely full battery is very small for those chemistries.
THANK YOU! I'm working on an antique radio cabinet PC build, and had been banging my head against the wall trying to do something like Deej on my own. This will save me SO. MUCH. TIME.
*"...an antique radio cabinet PC build...'*
NIce! I had a similar idea.
for anyone who wants something a bit more refined than the deej solution the midi mixer software and a midi controller work amazingly.
I really love that some of the recent videos include the intro. I tend to miss it but I understand that a 10s block of nothingness doesn’t do wonders for the retention.
I love when LTT comes back to earth and gives us techtips and not just giving us fomo
I am glad you guys take time to show open source projects, keep it up.
It's getting harder and harder to find a laptop you can pull the battery OAT of!
Why are there oats in your laptop?
@@fukov3400 To feed the horses.
@@fukov3400 might want to ask Linus that one
some you can pull the battery out of but they'll refuse to turn on without the battery
@@CheezMonsterCrazy that's how you increase the CPU's horsepower
Thank you Linus, the Volume DIY is what I've been trying to do for a couple of years now, on and off. Sure, I did manage to crop something on my own, but nothing this good. Also a fan of these DIY videos, especially on a budget. Congrats to the team for these finds. Very cool!
I miss the beard.
Same
Same
I don't, love the clean shaven look.
Beard is life idk what I’d do if mine was gone I have to much of a baby face
Same .....really liked the beard look
3:56 totally normal GOXLR in a dorms
Ты шо тут делаешь:0
I loved how you guys disclosed how you picked all the selections, it was pretty cool to know why!
5:47 wild way to write the number 8
snowman is best way to write 8
I feel insulted because that's also how I write "8".
@@sultanofsicknot really. The default infinity way is better. The most efficient for sure.
I love my Deej and have had it for years. I really hope this reignites development as it's been dormant for a while. The only issue I have is having to restart the program after returning from hibernation. As a workaround I use an auto hotkey to kill and restart the application.
1:00 what i do is i look at the batteries, match voltage, increase capacity, put together a bulky enclosure in cad, print that, make a makeshift temporary connection to the motherboard or gadget (permanent) and tape it secure onto the device as an external battery pack. i have increased capacity by 5x on my old cameras this way. only downside is that it's semi permanent so i do have to cut the tape, pull the cells, charge them 2 at a time and reinstall the whole thing. but damn it worth the hassle to have 4-5 hours of use time instead of 20 minutes. 18650s rock! you find them in portable vacuum cleaners, drill batteries, basically anything portable that runs on electricity and people throw away after a year or so. also if you aren't afraid of sticky fruity quite possibly toxic liquids and saliva, you can find tons of batteries from disposable vape rods you see on the street thrown not into a bin but onto the sidewalk. Worth the effort, just need a bms or an external lithium cell charger with protection.
Ear Trumpet is a great software side solution for application-specific volume control.
Uhhh you know Windows has this already
Yeah but ear trumpet does it better than Windows
Thanks!
@@jm036 windows has what ear trumpet does, but at least on windows 10 its hidden within like a 7th submenu while ear trumpet just lets u have it be the in the main volume controls
@qcklu right click and open volume mixer if I remember. 7th menu my ass
i appreciated the disclosure section a lot, cool to see how you came across the products and why they were included
12V batteries, like the starter battery for a gas generator, are pretty well served by battery tenders, voltage sensing chargers that only charge when needed.
Yep, I keep smart battery tenders on my 2 golf carts, and rarely have trouble with them turning over the gas motors, & it's much cheaper to buy one than replacing the battery on my golf carts more often as they cost more than the big beefy battery in my F-150 crew cab lol!
Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged all the time. so keeping it on a charger 24/7 can be a good thing of course if the charger you are using has a float charging feature.
I once bought a used emergency lamp/charging station. The man had a note taped to the top of the box with a handwritten record of the dates he charged it and the durations down to the second, along with the manufacturer's instructions for optimal longevity of the unit, just in case the owners manual was lost (it was and still is in the original box with the lamp and paper log)
Grandpa had followed the instructions precisely for over five years. (I'm trying my best to keep it as good as he did)
I missed these kind of videos soooo much, teaching cool DIY to your community is amazing!
deej is awesome, been using mine for years! Some pc apps (e.g. corsair icue,...) take control of the com port so make sure they are not running if you run into problems
Same here! The case was the first thing I designed completely from scratch and is nearly perfect (only change I would make now is changing the code and adding modifier buttons to it)
I've been using Deej for a while, and it is great.
I switched to the MIDI mixer a bit back, since it is even easier to configure, has more features, and supports off the shelf midi controllers.
Discovering per-app volume control, nevertheless via MIDI, was a revelation after suffering with hardware mixing and trying to make 4 separate outputs work together without ground loops etc.
Took the easy route with a Korg Nanokontrol and MIDI Mixer. Well worth every penny... damn all the RCA/jack adapters. :D
I'm really happy to see the disclaimer / extra bit at the end. I truly believe if a company or individual vouches for something seriously, then they really should be at least using the products too. It's not always that simple, but knowing you guys are actively using those devices carries a lot more weight than a simple positive review.
I made something similar to the Deej controller a few years ago, but it used MIDI instead. Route that to Voicemeeter, and it's a pretty nice setup!
I started with making a Deej controller then later used a different arduino sketch to make it a MIDI controller for Voicemeeter.
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio! It’s only $60 currently as well.
Man, the Altoids tin as a case brings back memories.
Good to see the Deej! An alternative I've liked to talk about is using a Midi Controller with knobs and faders like the Korg Nanokontrol 2 and free software called Midi-Mixer. No building needed, just buy hardware, install software, assign programs to faders or knobs in the software, and bam: hardware controlled individual app volume control! Its awesome!
I use a nanoKontrol 2 with voicemeeter, so I can adjust individual app volumes, my own mic volume, and multiple output volumes (headset, speakers, etc) all on the same board. Voicemeeter also allows me to use a rackmounted external compressor, so I no longer get my ears blasted by people with very varied mic levels in zoom meetings!
thank you so much ive been asking for something like this for a long while
i dont understand why you need different volume knobs for each program instead of just 1 for everything?
@@mychamycha27customization + finer control
for example, I use a controller with midimixer to specifically control Spotify and my browser volumes, this lets me leave my in-app volumes at 100% (like a yt video or the spotify slider), and instead I can use the tactile control to change the windows "master" volume for the app
it's convenient compared to having to change the volume by either opening the app and setting the volume or opening eartrumpet/the windows audio menu and adjusting it there
@@mychamycha27Sometimes you want some things louder than others and don't want to navigate through a bunch of software menus to do it. I know I personally have to do this a lot when gaming with my friends, to balance my voice chat, music and game audio how I like it.
I really enjoy these types of tech tips! Keep up the good work. I would have also mentioned an USB Data Blocker; while its not as hacky, it would be a good practice for many to use.
Ive had one of those Air Blowers for almost a year now and its saved me so much money and hassle compared to the cheap cans of compressed air i was buying from the dollar store for $4+/can. I found that the Air Blower is even powerful enough to inflate a twin size air mattress, and the USB-C charging makes it really easy to recharge the same as any of my other devices
I've looked into them before and my biggest question is the battery - how is it holding up after a longer period? Any idea how easy it is to replace?
Do you have a model recommendation? I bought one and found the blowing to be fairly weak compared to a can of air.
@@ibigfireMy DataVac is like a jet engine, but not cheap at around $75. Well worth it for my needs.
@@mattrogers6646 Interesting. Yeah definitely a bit pricey, but I could see it being worth it. Thanks!
The usb blower even got a better version with a additional attachment that you can put on the other end, making it 'suck'. Comes with a filter and container to just vaccuum up stuff. Yeah, not super powerfull, but its a great addition to the device.
The quality of the videos went up a lot in the last couple of months. The whole issue that GN raised definitely turned out to be a blessing in disguise, at least for us viewers.
I really did miss the intro to LTT videos! so glad to see it back!!
8:25 You could also use a usb condom. It has a male usb plug on one end and a female one on the other. It transfers power but has the data lined disconnected.
Link?
Considering all the neat tech people build in their spare time and then put in github in formats that only geeks can understand, LTT could start hosting tech (guess-it-would-be) competitions for said neat things. I mean for a lot of the people sharing their neat toys just spreading the word could be rewarding enough but nothing stops you from giving out like 1k$ price or something.
DIY tech things are interesting but I usually give up after Arduino compiling doesn't work easily as documentation or tutorial claims, or I can't figure out which tiny electronics parts I actually need to make a thing.. Or if I have to order parts from 5 different places online, each promising delivery times from week to 2 months. My bookmarks are stuffed with neat projects, and my shelves are stocked with random electronics for forgotten projects.
I'm most definitely going to make the volume sliders and maybe I might go for the USB valve aswell. Loving the video, ty!
All right, this Deej project is exactly the sort of thing I think I could use. Not only is it fully open source by virtue of running on Arduino, but I also get to build the device myself, and when I'm done I'll have made my own programmable USB audio panel. There's like no downside, except that Arduinos are a little more pricey than they once were I guess.
You can also use the cheaper (and more capable) "blue pills" (STM32 boards), but you'll need an equally cheap STLinkV2 knockoff programmer and some software tinkering to get it working with Arduino IDE
2:48 bros going crazy
I don't it.
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality.
Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20.
I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher.
Steer clear of their subpar products.
Realy loved the disclosure summary. Thanks for being honest.
So awesome seeing you messing with arduino and pots, ive been trying to build my own midi controllers for a while
The "segue to our sponsor" line in this episode is sooo slick. Would love to see an episode ranking the top ones in the history of all segue to sponsors lol
This channel is like 80% commercial and 20% content. Why Im paying youtube premium?
How long until LMG has a Maker channel?
YAY THIS SERIES IS BACK!!!!
The USBvalve is cool, but if all you are worried about is getting hacked you can just get a power-only USB cable, or make your own. Make a small incision on any USB cable and cut the white and green cables inside, done you can charge without worry.
Just note that you wont be able the get quick charge with USB C since it require data connection to negotiate the proper amp. Still better than trusting public chargers though. Another method is have a powerbank and use public chargers to charge your powerbank instead.
Great video Linus. These kind of videos when you are showing us how to make cool this are the best kind. Tinkering with Linus is surely fun
The Deej is what I've been wanting for YEARS, but ngl completely forgot I wanted over all those years. You gave me an amazing project to work on!
The deej is truly great, I made one a couple of years ago and use it all the time. I have a video of it on my channel also btw
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio!
am i the only person who noticed that they included the intro reel?
12:37 love the disclosure, interesting in it's own right
I love the disclosure segment!
Could you guy post a more direct link for the Air Duster? The one that is in the comments leads to just a search result and there are so many with the first ones that look the same having reviews complaining about how weak it is! Canadian btw thanks!
I'm trying to pretend like I don't care that Linus shaved his beard but I can't lie I feel slighted.
Steel Series has a software volume mixer called Sonar that is way better than the deej (and its free), can do comms, game, media, aux and mic all seperate, with the ability to boost the volume and put an EQ on all those things independently. It even works with ASIO devices Like the Focusrite line of interfaces. Basically a newer version of Virtual Audio Cables and Equalizer APO + Peace in one piece of software.
I bought one of those corded dusto blowers for PC for 60-70€, forget exactly what, works perfectly for cleaning occasionally, and for drying and dusting my RC cars, blimey excellent. I have toyed with the idea of a re-chargeable one for when i go out and about to drive RC cars, where they can get dusty, dirty or muddy, good pre-cleanup before stuffing it into my car
4:50 I always thought the center pin was the wiper. That's how I wire it up in guitars.
That volume mixer solution is way more work than it's worth, even if it's not that much work. I'm not going to constantly be adjusting these individual volumes that often, and the few times I do it's just way easier to open the volume mixer with a quick click of my mouse.
Except if you’re in a game and realize your discord or something is overpowering…
@@AverageThinkingHow often is that realistically going to happen? Even if it does, I can alt-tab out of a game, fix it, and be back to the game in under 5 seconds. If this is something that's regularly happening, you need to get your levels figured out before starting games.
"way more work"
Well, there's your problem. If you see building something like that as "work" then of course it's not worth it. For a lot of people it's a fun project. They have fun while building it.
And building something that also has a practical use is just so much more satisfying.
We're so back!
Not a lot of people know how compiling works or how to do it. You need a back to basics part of your channel
The rechargable electric air duster is a must. A lot of them are multi-functional as well having the duster mode and can also be used as a mini vacuum cleaner. Def. worth the investment because the amount of uses and times used pays for itself.
I bought an air duster/vacuum combo... I actually really like it for working on computers. It blowsd air out of a thin tube in one mode and vacuums into a little chamber in the other mode, the vacuum has an extendable bristle brush that lets you brush dust while vacuuming it at the same time. It doesn't blow as hard as canned air, but frankly it was $20 and a 3 pack of canned air is almost that much, so it was an easy switch for me.
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shout out to the gay mouse
Thank you for the introduction to USBvalve. Thoroughly enjoying the ones I have made and looking forward to seeing the project grow. This video has already brought the project a lot of great support.
I have one of those air dusters and it has a vacuum that you can stick on the side that blows out. The tube is on the side that sucks in air. It was like 30 dollars and is amazing.
In fact you are selfbuilding your own mixing table just with some fancy software for you to programm. The parts may cost just a few bugs - but you need to put tons and tons of effort into it for knowing how to build it, how to do the electronics and how to configurate the software. Over all - you can basically buy a mixing table from an existing brand (like elgato) and use it with prebuild software exactly made for this components.
It might be important to note that the USBvalve not showing an exclamation mark does not mean that a USB port is safe to connect to. It could still contain incorrectly wired data pins or non-compliant USB-PD that can fry a device, or USB firmware infections that aren’t picked up by an OS.
love the disclosure! good to know that you actually want to use these items (or are using them), and they arent just cool things youve spent 5 minutes with and are reciting talking points.
Air Duster. The only thing that we need to keep in mind while using or storing it is, battery may fail itself. Those things are mostly not only made in China, but also built without proper development cycle to keep the cost down. This means that we can't fully trust battery protection of those products. Except that, most of those air duster products just does its job while it lasts. Bye-bye for compressed air cans that freezed our hand, but instead we now gets another lithium-ion batteries in it.
At least mine survived 1 year now, already saved costs of several cans for me. Hell, those air cans are now unavailable in my country. Most shops stopped restocking them because some crazy people buy them just for inhaling that air (probably also LPG) inside the can.
I've been using a couple smart plugs as essentially the charge-o-matic for years now and love it. I have three 20-socket USB chargers and a power strip to keep various seldom used controllers, portable consoles, battery banks, and other devices topped up
All of these look GREAT. As does the extended disclosure bit at the end. And now I want to build the external soundboard. Good video.
wait, this is a series?!?! From the intro - I already love it😁😁😁
idea is cool with the volume but for me as windows 11 user it is simple for me to go to the task bar and just right click the volume and open up the mixer and just slide it it takes no more thank 30s and it is free but yes I agree for comfort the device is great. Another thing is I am using a laptop with extra external keyboard and a external microphone and a mouse with wire so for my MSI katana there arent enough ports just to plug and play without a USB extentions/adapters. Anyway I am a huge fan I love all media stuff you guys create and you are No. 1 chanel where I look for new technology or just for understanding it you guys not only just entertain us you teach us so thumbs up you guys never stop doing what are you doing and once again thanks for everything.
Thanks for giving the back ground this will help everyone knowing how you gotten there good and bad
Really liked the extra disclosure segment, big respect 👊
I bought that exact air duster last week while trying to find compressed air cans. It's been very successful so far and I've only slightly damaged my lungs from all the dust in the air.
If that air duster blower runs at 91,000 RPM, I'll not only eat my hat but I'll buy a hat in order to eat it.
Pretty sure I have the exact same blower, and it's come in useful with cleaning dust out of my computer and whatnot, I even used it when I was cleaning out a Dyson fan. The only issue that I would have with it is that it doesn't have a super focused tip so it won't be as hard as a can of air, so you may still need one around for more stubborn dust and dirt, but it does a good job on other more general purpose uses.
Overall I recommend it, it'll significantly reduce the amount of cans you need to buy, leading to less waste as well.
Love the video, just wanna note you missed a use case for this: Motorcycle drivers can and will sit there for 48 hours and manually trickle charge a tender/device on their bike to ensure performance.
"never" is a strong word to use in that sense, millions of people a day do exactly that outside of the tech space. This kind of thing would be perfect for garages with multiple gens running air and tools, as well.
Absolutely love giving DIY projects visibility
DEEJ is a great approach (stumbled over it 3 years ago), and some other solutions go the same direction, like bigger versions of the stream deck, Mackie/HUI-protocol-compatible audio equipment, powermixer. But most lack consistent driver/desktop support and motorfaders = feedback to the sliders if the volume is changed via mouse/keyboard.
I worked as a software developer in a audio company. Linus is right the device is not changing the volume because it has a external controller fr volume, I bet it would possibly work differently on linux and mac. Windows AUDIO drivers are a mess especially for "pro" grade interfaces. Some of them work as expected, but some might stop working if you change samplerate in windows because they expect you to use their propriotary software panel and are mostly focused on driver implementation standard called ASIO. And ASIO standard doesn't specify how the device should behave with Windows drivers. Meaning that each audio interface will do what the developer writing the driver and firmware decided was the best. I really started to dislike some manufacturers because of this.
I have a very similar if not identical air duster and it's great, very powerful, albeit noisy and it helps clean my computer and other stuff very well, never had to buy an air can again.
Quick tip, rp2040 based microcontroller usually only have 3 analog pins, so you'll need an analog digital converter (which can be had for a few bucks and clipped in if you pick the right one)
I really enjoyed having the sponsor section one ‘bit’ deeper into the video. For me at least, it made it easier to stay attentive and engaged, without that instant neck breaking non-sequitur from the intro.
re audio control, if you happen to have any midi controllers kicking around i'd very much recommend a free piece of software called midi mixer. for example, i've got a korg nanoKONTROL2 plugged into my pc and mapped in midi mixer. i can map any of the sliders, buttons or knobs to any audio device i want, plus i can do per program audio control using a slider, it's very handy. i even have a button dedicated to the start/stop record button for nvidia shadowplay so i can record video clips very easily.