Choosing to prevent someone’s suicide if given the opportunity to spend time with anyone from the past, is the most selfless, humanitarian course of action imaginable. Major props and respect for you kind sir.
Sadly by the time most of us get to clives age we have already known someone close that took their own life....without warning. From my own experience the ones that actually DO do it (as opposed to people threatening it to seek attention), don't let you know first. It's such a shame. And Malc my dearest friend, if somehow you are reading this now, I hope you are also able to understand how much you are missed and how much everyone truly thought and thinks of you. You truly were an incredible guy, clever and caring.
@@caleb2490 I'm sorry to hear that. What made malcs worse was he planned everything. His will was detailed to every last item. I felt so bad when I read it thinking that surely it would have rang alarm bells with his solicitor. I'm sure you will never forget your friend and we need to use their memories to help us with life going forward. Best wishes
Yeah, that hit me right in the feels. I remember just out of sheer dumb luck one of my friends ended up in the right crowd and pulled me into a google hangouts call with a bunch of randoms i didn't know. I remember hearing a voice and thinking "do I know that from somewhere?". He mentions some of the people in the call were RUclipsrs. I then went through my RUclips subscribed list and there he was. Ed. AKA Aussie50 Let's just say the back end of 2019 was a fucking rough time and not because of the coof. I remember growing up watching this dude's videos in high school. They say never meet your heroes, but i have no regrets for that. I'd started engineering in college by the time i'd joined the hangout and had some pretty complex CAD modelling to do. That guy was a super chill, genuine dude that always had something interesting to say. Always encouragement, and no putting people down or being condescending/patronising to them about stuff like i was used to from others i was associated with. I miss staying up every other night unemployed watching the sun go down on my side, and it come up on his/vice versa. Like i know the earth is a spinning ball with the sun off yonder, but there's just something strange about looking out of the window and it being night, and seeing the sun out on someone's camera feed that you're talking to in real time. Just chilling, talking about cool shit we're doing or researching. What hurt the most is that his stuff was still signed into Discord after he did it. For ages too. Didn't help with the denial. After that, it just didn't feel right sticking around. What really got me past that was seeing his friends take the kit out of his workshop. I was in the pub with some friends at the time. We'd just gone to see something at the cinema. I forget what it was. I just broke down into tears and was totally incapable articulating what was wrong. I'd heard everyone else talk about it on discord but somehow that wasn't enough. Seeing that and realising that yeah, he is gone and this isn't some sort of hoax just fucking destroyed me. So yeah. I don't know what good I'd do because I've since been to therapy about a number of other issues and they told me even they can't save everyone from suicidality. But if I could, I'd go back just so i could shoot the shit with him till the early hours of the morning just one last time if nothing else. The thing is, if they aren't in that suicidal state, there isn't much you can do. A lot of the time it's a last minute decision they make that they won't necessarily tell you about when they go about doing it for obvious reasons. You'd have to know exactly where they did it, when, intervene and physically stop them. Even then, they might not open up about their issues. But i'd never stop anyone from trying.
Jesus Christ, properly blind sided by the suicide answer. Been having a lot of trouble with those thoughts myself lately and that sentiment is truly appreciated x
I probably commented it before, but I really appreciate that you never make a big deal about the differences in terminology between different dialects of English. Some dudes get their poop in a group over vacuum tubes being called “tubes”, while others get their knickers in a knot over them being called “valves” (for example). You just matter of factly acknowledge the different names for things and then move on with life.
Hi Clive, loved the Q & A, especially the diversity. You mentioned your work with various organisations and would be interested in your journey in electronics, to where you are today. 👍
Clive…. That was the best “down and dirty” summary I ever heard! I’v been building “vintage reproduction” guitar amps for about 15 years. That was by far the only time I’ve heard that…… where even my grandparents would understand. Been following you from the beginning. Its been a shit year… & “engineering minded” folks already struggle with a heavy mental load. So I truly hope you are doing well. thank you for your work.
Clive, just realized the "chin beard, top lip beard of your icon, (glasses and top scull cap included) Would make a great pop bottle cap remover. From my youth (I'm 70) seems to match perfectly the bottle metal cap remover mounted on the front of the Pepsi Cola sales refrigerators at delis and gas stations. Back in those days, there was no such thing as a "Can of soda", they only came in bottles. Also beer bottles. Anyway, might be interesting if you could make a "BigCliveBottleCap remover" as a novelty? "Merch to sell" just curious!
As always its interesting and pleasant to learn about your thoughts, Clive. Apart from a very pleasant voice you're morally - as a human as well as professionally - impressive in many (very) positive ways. Thank you for being you.
Woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep. Turn on RUclips to watch "A" video. This video came up first, so watched it. Then clicked the link in the description and down the rabbit hole I went. It's now 4 hours later and I'm still watching videos. Looks like another sleepless night. Good thing I'm on vacation.
I never knew glasslinger existed. It looks like a fascinating channel, and I subscribed, so thanks for the tip. Also, my OCD finally got the better of me, and there are 217 flashing LEDs in the hexputer, with 55 white LEDs around the edge.
The coming out question, and answer was rather sweet. I've been watching your channel for 2 years now, and have picked up on some slight things and references I recognised as having a common friend in Dorothy, but obviously wouldn't be appropriate to ever enquire on such. But great to know, just for general noseyness. :P These videos are really great to get to know the Big Clive! Tom from Edinburgh :)
With the travelling to the past question, my immediate thought was of Ed, aka Aussie50, still makes me really sad to think of him not being around... :(
@@twocvbloke "Nothing lasts forever, but the earth and sky." People that push the extreme, as he did, are often ignored in favor of their antics. Having a million subs, and nobody to talk to must be terrible. He was a cool experimenter, and shouldn't have been so isolated. Thanks for thinking of him! Good luck.
I always thought you were not from around Glasgow, you sound posher than that 😂. I love visiting Glasgow, especially a whisky shop I found in a basement where you need to walk down steps to get to the door. I stayed at Bowling harbour once on my boat. Loved it. All the best Clive, you’re a bloody genius. Love your channel.
For walking your socks off: 1. Get shoes that fit well, then your feet don't move much 2. Wear double socks, cotton inner, wool outer, then the inner socks stay still against your feet and slip against the wool, the wool stays still against the shoe
That question on your favourite channels couldn't have been more relatable. I'm an interactive designer - I make websites and otherwise think about the usability of stuff. The only time I've ever come close to electronics is when I messed around with some leds for a prototype and got nowhere fast. But damn do I love watching these types of videos!
King George's Square and Sauchiehall Street etc are totally different places now than when I first tentatively visited Glasgow in the early in the early 80s. It’s a beautiful city, especially for foodies and lovers of architecture. I’ve lived an interesting life full of extremes, but nothing made me more proud than when my youngest daughter came out to me. Thank you for being part of the generation that made it much easier for her. Gosh you’re a very interesting man. I.o.M was an exotic holiday for a boy from Blackburn 50 odd years ago, I will have to revisit it. Now to go and read Ralfy's comment.
Hello. This mays sound weird since i am commenting on an older video, first i want to say thank you so much for sharing with us. I love what you present, and i really like what you give off as an individual. Now in this video, i got really touched when you ansered that you would talk someone out of taking their own lives to the related question. If ever i get to meet you sir, given permission, i would hug you.
The Talking them out of taking their own lives….. Alan Turing! Without a doubt one of the stories which haunts me is how he was treated, yet how much he gave to our world! One of the greatest losses in history i feel!
I agree that watching tear downs does help you understand electronics, particularly after learning the fundamentals. I tore a keurig coffee maker apart and had fun tracing out the pcb to mostly understand how it worked. The mechanicals were interesting too but that’s another subject!
thanks for your vids clive! had a busted relay board in my vehicle and felt confident soldering after watching your shit over the years. ran it WAY too hot and burned traces straight off the board haha needless to say i bought a new one for $50 but it was still a fun time. we're gettin better. keeping the heat low ;)
I think you are right about long videos - I saw this and thought 'I have 20mins before going to bed', not realising there were 2 more parts and they were already released, of course, I ended up watching them all! I like your longer build/answer question videos, they can be used a bit like a podcast whilst working, so please make some more!
Abom is cracking. I've not worked a lathe since about 1998 but I loved it. Hoover Cambuslang apprentice, and no it didn't suck. I worked at Rolls-Royce after and the Hoover was vastly superior technically wise
I've learned the most picking up little things here and there although every so often there's like a topic related video which is kind of nice for referencing and re-watching like the AC mains voltage LEDs video.
@@bill-zy6dg hahaha, the RUclips phone app I'm using on Android offers to translate your reply... "knuckle rails" is that it translates to. I wonder what language it thinks you're typing. Hahaha!
Clive, back in the mid 80's, I had been given a meccano, and near where I was working was an early color computer company. I would raid the dust bin at break time, and get all kinds of wonders. Motors, pillows, etc, all suitable for the size of my meccano. Unfortunately the motors were 24v, and not the best choice for my toy. I worked in a new vacant building as a security guard, so I had time on my hands when not making my rounds.
Totally, It's a shame YT doesn't tend to recommend longer videos, unfortunately its geared towards short attention span, ad dense, US style programming. Maybe if the build and tutorial videos were cut into 15 min chunks Clive would see a better return.
Yeah advertise the evil ebay. Cmon last time I bought chemicals from ebay some weird shit turned up wrapped in a newspaper. It was definitely "chemicals". But which ones?
I honestly did not expect you to touch my question, thanks for offering your perspective! I follow a few people in Edinburgh, but they're author-y sorts, who have a very different point of view.
Tyler Oakley, who started on RUclips as part of Five Awesome Gays, has said something very insightful about that, related to Phil Lester and Dan Howell's sexuality: Even though the rumours were abundant, and he is a close friend of both, he never asked. If a person doesn't want their sexuality (or gender or race or disability etc.) to be part of the conversation, others must respect that. But I understand the curiosity. Clive has the bear flag in the background, like Laura Kampf has the rainbow flag. But that could also signify that they're allies. When I see the flags and symbols, I try not to assume about the owner. But seeing them makes me very happy. Because, as an openly gay man, I know that they will have my back, if someone comes at me.
@@rasmis Exactly. Unless it's going to impact my health and safety I'm not going to care. I might still be curious, but that isn't enough by itself to pester someone over it.
@@rasmis I am straight, and am of the opinion that someone's sexuality has zero bearing on how I see them or interact with them. Though saying that a do have a little problem with gay men, in particular their chat up lines, they are terrible :) I was out with a girlfriend in Hull and we went into a bar to meet up with some of her friends, it was apparently a renowned gay bar. I got chatted up by about 5 different guys in an hour. I did politely decline their advances and they were all cool with it bar one who insisted I took his number "in case I changed my mind". I took it all as a complement. Later that evening I was telling my girlfriend about it and she was rolling on the floor laughing. Apparently I am a "Bear" (or was, getting too old now lol). To comment on your last sentence. It should not be the case that if someone is being assaulted or insulted because of their sexuality, sex, age, colour, religion or whatever the difference that someone from that group would stand up for you, every person should. My opinion is that if you are a nice person, then you are nice, if you are an asshat, then your an asshat, it doesn't matter about the irrelevant difference. So be who you are, just try to be nice to others.
Hello, and I bet that you MIGHT have been asked something like this before ??? What it is, I was GIVEN an iPhone 7+ phone. But the only thing that I did NOT get was the ORIGINAL lighting charging cable. So in doing what a LOT of others will have done, was to go to the good old £pound shop to buy a charging cable. But over a few years, I had bought a LOT of charging cables. As EVERYONE over time suffers with a faulty cable at the phone end of the cable. As I ONLY ever use the cable to CHARGE the phone up with. But as I was thinking, that at the lighting end of the cable, is to use ALL 4 of the wires, and to do the SAME at the USB end. As my thinking is that if 1 of the power wires was to fail, then the other wire would take up the power. Or do you think that it is a STUPID thing to do. Or should I go out and buy a GENUIN iPhone charging cable for my iPhone 7+. As I have seen them at STUPID prices. But in the long run, would it be better than to always have 2 or 3 £Poundland cables at home as a standby even carry 2 NEW unopened packets in my coat and backpack. Many thanks in advance. P. S. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, this is down to me needing to have cataracts removed from BOTH of my eyes. Bye from John C
As you will know these days most laptops do not have an internal CD/DVD player so I bought an external CD/DVD with two USB leads on it to try and play some workshop manuals . But when I tried to play a CD/DVD the disc player did not seem to have enough power? Could you please tell me if powering an external CD/DVD player from a 13 amp plug to give it the additional power might be an option in order to use an external CD/DVD drive with a laptop ? Thank you
@@bigclivedotcom Thank you Clive I did plug both USB plugs in . I won't risk trying to get extra power via a 13 amp plug adaptor in case it back feeds like you say and will have to look at other options. Regards
When I was a kid I found you could put a coin on top of a plasma globe and get a spark to jump from the coin... It doesn't hurt much unless you put your fingernail on it, the spark burnt the skin under my fingernail and burrowed a hole in my nail. The coin spark also makes a strong ionisation smell.
18:52. you've got to build a time machine and save alan turing. the computers of the modern world would be so much better. possibly no viruses and no need for security software.
Would you peek into larger charge controllers for solar? And I mistakenly bought a lower voltage rated model model (150vmax vs 200). Could it be "fixed" to accept 200v? Its an epever 150v 100a 2000w/12v to 8000w/ 48v.
Hey buddy, I've just had a notification and your squishy face popped up. I've broken my Ankle so I'm stuck in a cast for 6 weeks and prety much bed bound, on a plus noteIt'll give me a chance to catch up on your videos - We'll have to go for a beer when I can get about.
Clive, I always look forward to your videos. I spent a few years working in Scotland (lived in Dumbarton) and you remind me of a few people I worked with. I was wondering if your store was going to open up again any time soon? I know that you closed t due to the massive postage cost hike, particularly to the US, but what about us in the UK? Id love to build a Big Clive version of the "Dezac Ionizer" you did back in Sep 2018
There are drawers with "steppers" and with "arduino" in the background … but I can't remember having seen any video on these topics. In general, I'd love to see more "create" type videos and less "fix" or "take apart" videos, if I'm honest. (yes, even if it's _creating_ carbonated Baileys!)
We have our differences in opinion here and there, but i respect what you do viciously. No rush, no worries, no problem... but i would like to express my support for the... other... mental video/s. Purposely dodging.
I honestly hate question: "name favorite... ", it's like trying to pick grian of sand from a beach. For example I listen to lots of types of music starting from Aphex Twin, going thru dark ambient artist like Lustmord, or Japanese light classic instrumental ambient ending in heavy Russian hard bass... And how im supposed to pick one style or track? Even picking two or three is impossible...
if i had a time machine, id like to take some time to compile a list of events that are unclear about the actual events, and just observe. personally id basically prefer a time looking glass rather than actually being transplanted into the timeline and risking multiverse theory.
Loved your sensible use to do good if time travel were to exist. Any plans to do a series on PIC controllers with some nice simple practical projects (PICs for dummies) ????
@@bigclivedotcom agrees. A mystery to me. My interest is various led display applications. Making leds light to form patterns etc. May be Ive over complicated it. Thank you for your response.
Could a neon tube glow when brought ode to an ozone generator? If it does when you do another ozone generator build can you try it just see if it does glow? Just for science.
... If you have seen the video on solvated electrons, does that not prove electrons exist? Also, what, to you, is an electron? I hear they move slower than a snail, which puts pay to my theory that over decades, a wire will shorten at one end and grow at the other, if on dc, ac may provide a canceling effect
Your description of the operation of valves and tubes was basically the way they work. I suggest avoiding them in projects, or for experiments. Take it from my experience, high voltage will hurt you if it finds you! I suspect you know that. I have no questions for you. I already have 2 degrees to keep straight in my head. I can only suggest more of the food review videos, even if you cooked the chicken yourself. Thanks for these videos. Good luck to you! 👍
Did not know you came out, congrats and I recently came out as bi sexual to my family even though the signs were there and I told them several times. My mother had finally accepted me as I am and as I should be.
Is there any real advantage to replacing normal LEDs with laser diodes? Seems to me that lasers aren't very good for general illumination (because physics) and most of the technology in laser headlights is about turning the laser light back into normal light while allowing the manufacturer to use the word "laser" in its marketing material... and charge an appropriate premium (tinfoil hat at the ready).
Not manx but I suppose the pros include, motorcycles, isolation, rurality, and no speed limits. The cons are probably , motorcycles, isolation, rurality, and no speed limits. More or less. The lack of accessible specialty goods and shipping costs/restrictions might be the biggest downside.
You mentioned being interested in elevators: I think you would like Deviant's Elevator Obscura video ruclips.net/video/fj-VlvoB8tw/видео.html Thanks for the Q&A videos! Very kind of you to answer specific electronics questions - there's always something interesting to learn when helping people.
I like meteorites , fresh meteorites,on top , and burnt black , with little dots inside , pencil sized , I want you to join me , they are purely random , some are full of iron ,some have olivine an peridot Chrystal s. I need a cheap green lazer- to find the green Chrystal s - lucky they are on top - I look at the moon - they ought to bee everywhere- ya know?
Wouldn't mind seeing Clive work on something as old as a 1920 battery charger using a 'mechanical half-wave rectifier' ruclips.net/video/60RTSNMrcOE/видео.html
Choosing to prevent someone’s suicide if given the opportunity to spend time with anyone from the past, is the most selfless, humanitarian course of action imaginable. Major props and respect for you kind sir.
Sadly by the time most of us get to clives age we have already known someone close that took their own life....without warning. From my own experience the ones that actually DO do it (as opposed to people threatening it to seek attention), don't let you know first. It's such a shame. And Malc my dearest friend, if somehow you are reading this now, I hope you are also able to understand how much you are missed and how much everyone truly thought and thinks of you. You truly were an incredible guy, clever and caring.
@@caleb2490 I'm sorry to hear that. What made malcs worse was he planned everything. His will was detailed to every last item. I felt so bad when I read it thinking that surely it would have rang alarm bells with his solicitor. I'm sure you will never forget your friend and we need to use their memories to help us with life going forward. Best wishes
I wish I had spoken to the girl next door before she tried to kill herself.
Well said Jimmy!!
Yeah, that hit me right in the feels.
I remember just out of sheer dumb luck one of my friends ended up in the right crowd and pulled me into a google hangouts call with a bunch of randoms i didn't know.
I remember hearing a voice and thinking "do I know that from somewhere?". He mentions some of the people in the call were RUclipsrs. I then went through my RUclips subscribed list and there he was. Ed. AKA Aussie50
Let's just say the back end of 2019 was a fucking rough time and not because of the coof. I remember growing up watching this dude's videos in high school. They say never meet your heroes, but i have no regrets for that. I'd started engineering in college by the time i'd joined the hangout and had some pretty complex CAD modelling to do. That guy was a super chill, genuine dude that always had something interesting to say. Always encouragement, and no putting people down or being condescending/patronising to them about stuff like i was used to from others i was associated with.
I miss staying up every other night unemployed watching the sun go down on my side, and it come up on his/vice versa. Like i know the earth is a spinning ball with the sun off yonder, but there's just something strange about looking out of the window and it being night, and seeing the sun out on someone's camera feed that you're talking to in real time. Just chilling, talking about cool shit we're doing or researching.
What hurt the most is that his stuff was still signed into Discord after he did it. For ages too. Didn't help with the denial. After that, it just didn't feel right sticking around. What really got me past that was seeing his friends take the kit out of his workshop. I was in the pub with some friends at the time. We'd just gone to see something at the cinema. I forget what it was. I just broke down into tears and was totally incapable articulating what was wrong. I'd heard everyone else talk about it on discord but somehow that wasn't enough. Seeing that and realising that yeah, he is gone and this isn't some sort of hoax just fucking destroyed me.
So yeah. I don't know what good I'd do because I've since been to therapy about a number of other issues and they told me even they can't save everyone from suicidality. But if I could, I'd go back just so i could shoot the shit with him till the early hours of the morning just one last time if nothing else.
The thing is, if they aren't in that suicidal state, there isn't much you can do. A lot of the time it's a last minute decision they make that they won't necessarily tell you about when they go about doing it for obvious reasons. You'd have to know exactly where they did it, when, intervene and physically stop them. Even then, they might not open up about their issues. But i'd never stop anyone from trying.
Jesus Christ, properly blind sided by the suicide answer. Been having a lot of trouble with those thoughts myself lately and that sentiment is truly appreciated x
Dark thoughts are a very common thing in the technical community. They do pass though, and you look back and wonder how you could have got so low.
I can't be the only one impressed that he found the neon tubes instantly. About 80% of my projects are locating components from inventory.
one who keeps his store in order is just too lazy for searching :-)
I hope you get your storage in order, so you can spend the 80% time to do fun projects.
Thoroughly enjoyable, Clive. These "pick you brain" sessions are gold.
I probably commented it before, but I really appreciate that you never make a big deal about the differences in terminology between different dialects of English. Some dudes get their poop in a group over vacuum tubes being called “tubes”, while others get their knickers in a knot over them being called “valves” (for example). You just matter of factly acknowledge the different names for things and then move on with life.
Hi Clive, loved the Q & A, especially the diversity. You mentioned your work with various organisations and would be interested in your journey in electronics, to where you are today. 👍
Clive….
That was the best “down and dirty” summary I ever heard!
I’v been building “vintage reproduction” guitar amps for about 15 years. That was by far the only time I’ve heard that…… where even my grandparents would understand.
Been following you from the beginning.
Its been a shit year… & “engineering minded” folks already struggle with a heavy mental load. So I truly hope you are doing well.
thank you for your work.
Clive, just realized the "chin beard, top lip beard of your icon, (glasses and top scull cap included) Would make a great pop bottle cap remover. From my youth (I'm 70) seems to match perfectly the bottle metal cap remover mounted on the front of the Pepsi Cola sales refrigerators at delis and gas stations. Back in those days, there was no such thing as a "Can of soda", they only came in bottles. Also beer bottles. Anyway, might be interesting if you could make a "BigCliveBottleCap remover" as a novelty? "Merch to sell" just curious!
Thanks Clive, very interesting to hear your thoughts, as always.
As always its interesting and pleasant to learn about your thoughts, Clive. Apart from a very pleasant voice you're morally - as a human as well as professionally - impressive in many (very) positive ways. Thank you for being you.
Calm. booming. voice.
Woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep. Turn on RUclips to watch "A" video.
This video came up first, so watched it. Then clicked the link in the description and down the rabbit hole I went. It's now 4 hours later and I'm still watching videos. Looks like another sleepless night. Good thing I'm on vacation.
Thanks for sharing your humanity. You're a lovely guy Clive.
I never knew glasslinger existed. It looks like a fascinating channel, and I subscribed, so thanks for the tip.
Also, my OCD finally got the better of me, and there are 217 flashing LEDs in the hexputer, with 55 white LEDs around the edge.
The coming out question, and answer was rather sweet. I've been watching your channel for 2 years now, and have picked up on some slight things and references I recognised as having a common friend in Dorothy, but obviously wouldn't be appropriate to ever enquire on such. But great to know, just for general noseyness. :P
These videos are really great to get to know the Big Clive! Tom from Edinburgh :)
With the travelling to the past question, my immediate thought was of Ed, aka Aussie50, still makes me really sad to think of him not being around... :(
That's who I was thinking of when I said it.
Just one of them people who left a mark on our lives, and is truly missed... :(
@@twocvbloke "Nothing lasts forever, but the earth and sky." People that push the extreme, as he did, are often ignored in favor of their antics. Having a million subs, and nobody to talk to must be terrible. He was a cool experimenter, and shouldn't have been so isolated. Thanks for thinking of him! Good luck.
I always thought you were not from around Glasgow, you sound posher than that 😂. I love visiting Glasgow, especially a whisky shop I found in a basement where you need to walk down steps to get to the door. I stayed at Bowling harbour once on my boat. Loved it. All the best Clive, you’re a bloody genius. Love your channel.
For walking your socks off:
1. Get shoes that fit well, then your feet don't move much
2. Wear double socks, cotton inner, wool outer, then the inner socks stay still against your feet and slip against the wool, the wool stays still against the shoe
Hot weather, size 16 feet and I weigh 250 pounds. I tend to wear shoes out fast.
That question on your favourite channels couldn't have been more relatable.
I'm an interactive designer - I make websites and otherwise think about the usability of stuff. The only time I've ever come close to electronics is when I messed around with some leds for a prototype and got nowhere fast. But damn do I love watching these types of videos!
King George's Square and Sauchiehall Street etc are totally different places now than when I first tentatively visited Glasgow in the early in the early 80s. It’s a beautiful city, especially for foodies and lovers of architecture. I’ve lived an interesting life full of extremes, but nothing made me more proud than when my youngest daughter came out to me. Thank you for being part of the generation that made it much easier for her.
Gosh you’re a very interesting man. I.o.M was an exotic holiday for a boy from Blackburn 50 odd years ago, I will have to revisit it. Now to go and read Ralfy's comment.
My question would be: what is
something new that you really want to learn about or expand your knowledge on?
Hello. This mays sound weird since i am commenting on an older video, first i want to say thank you so much for sharing with us. I love what you present, and i really like what you give off as an individual. Now in this video, i got really touched when you ansered that you would talk someone out of taking their own lives to the related question. If ever i get to meet you sir, given permission, i would hug you.
The Talking them out of taking their own lives….. Alan Turing! Without a doubt one of the stories which haunts me is how he was treated, yet how much he gave to our world! One of the greatest losses in history i feel!
I agree that watching tear downs does help you understand electronics, particularly after learning the fundamentals. I tore a keurig coffee maker apart and had fun tracing out the pcb to mostly understand how it worked. The mechanicals were interesting too but that’s another subject!
About the build videos...I would absolutely watch much longer videos...I even replay your old builds over again just for the enjoyment & relaxation :)
thanks for your vids clive! had a busted relay board in my vehicle and felt confident soldering after watching your shit over the years. ran it WAY too hot and burned traces straight off the board haha needless to say i bought a new one for $50 but it was still a fun time. we're gettin better. keeping the heat low ;)
Traces can be replaced by wires... on single/double layer boards rather straight forward - trickier if there are internal layers though...
Love your videos. Your presentation style and personality kinda make you the Bob Ross of electronics and cool stuff.
most famous project has to be the Japanese Fanny Flambeaux doll, its a classic.
I think you are right about long videos - I saw this and thought 'I have 20mins before going to bed', not realising there were 2 more parts and they were already released, of course, I ended up watching them all!
I like your longer build/answer question videos, they can be used a bit like a podcast whilst working, so please make some more!
13:41 "I walked my socks off in Glasgow" - tourist t-shirt slogan! I'd wear it.
Abom is cracking. I've not worked a lathe since about 1998 but I loved it. Hoover Cambuslang apprentice, and no it didn't suck. I worked at Rolls-Royce after and the Hoover was vastly superior technically wise
I've learned the most picking up little things here and there although every so often there's like a topic related video which is kind of nice for referencing and re-watching like the AC mains voltage LEDs video.
Just wanted to say that the build videos are my favourite by far.
For a wrench that you can adjust the size, do you call it an adjustable wrench, a nut rounder, or C-Wrench?
knuckle skinner
@@bill-zy6dg hahaha, the RUclips phone app I'm using on Android offers to translate your reply... "knuckle rails" is that it translates to. I wonder what language it thinks you're typing. Hahaha!
Swedish nut lathe...
Clive, back in the mid 80's, I had been given a meccano, and near where I was working was an early color computer company. I would raid the dust bin at break time, and get all kinds of wonders. Motors, pillows, etc, all suitable for the size of my meccano. Unfortunately the motors were 24v, and not the best choice for my toy. I worked in a new vacant building as a security guard, so I had time on my hands when not making my rounds.
2:53 this is so true! Electronics people tend to watch lots of mechanical stuff on YT.. there's so much to learn there..
Clive, no pressure, but I would 100% watch your "Electronics 101" video class if you made it.
Totally, It's a shame YT doesn't tend to recommend longer videos, unfortunately its geared towards short attention span, ad dense, US style programming. Maybe if the build and tutorial videos were cut into 15 min chunks Clive would see a better return.
Buy your chemicals on ebay. I bought a big bag of copper sulfate for plating and it came labeled kitchen gadgets.
Yeah advertise the evil ebay. Cmon last time I bought chemicals from ebay some weird shit turned up wrapped in a newspaper. It was definitely "chemicals". But which ones?
TIL my gaydar has been malfunctioning for years. I will now subscribe in the hopes of learning how to fix it.
Gaydar doesn't work these days. It's impossible to tell with so many camp straights.
Personally I thank Rocky Horror in the late '80s and '90s.
I honestly did not expect you to touch my question, thanks for offering your perspective! I follow a few people in Edinburgh, but they're author-y sorts, who have a very different point of view.
I love industrial estates. Or "business parks" as they're somewhat crassly referred to nowadays.
One of your comments really hit home with me. Have you ever known someone that took there own life?
Yes. It's far too common and completely unnecessary.
Thanks for answering my questions Clive.
2:26, "Wind would have been an issue" - well, stop testing ration packs.
Hahaha, made me chuckle
Huh, I had wondered if you are gay. Never bothered asking as it doesn't and shouldn't matter. But interesting to know none the less. 👍
And HAH! The moment I posted that question I figured you would respond with RCD. 😁
Tyler Oakley, who started on RUclips as part of Five Awesome Gays, has said something very insightful about that, related to Phil Lester and Dan Howell's sexuality: Even though the rumours were abundant, and he is a close friend of both, he never asked. If a person doesn't want their sexuality (or gender or race or disability etc.) to be part of the conversation, others must respect that.
But I understand the curiosity. Clive has the bear flag in the background, like Laura Kampf has the rainbow flag. But that could also signify that they're allies. When I see the flags and symbols, I try not to assume about the owner. But seeing them makes me very happy. Because, as an openly gay man, I know that they will have my back, if someone comes at me.
@@rasmis Exactly. Unless it's going to impact my health and safety I'm not going to care. I might still be curious, but that isn't enough by itself to pester someone over it.
@@rasmis I am straight, and am of the opinion that someone's sexuality has zero bearing on how I see them or interact with them. Though saying that a do have a little problem with gay men, in particular their chat up lines, they are terrible :)
I was out with a girlfriend in Hull and we went into a bar to meet up with some of her friends, it was apparently a renowned gay bar. I got chatted up by about 5 different guys in an hour. I did politely decline their advances and they were all cool with it bar one who insisted I took his number "in case I changed my mind". I took it all as a complement. Later that evening I was telling my girlfriend about it and she was rolling on the floor laughing. Apparently I am a "Bear" (or was, getting too old now lol).
To comment on your last sentence. It should not be the case that if someone is being assaulted or insulted because of their sexuality, sex, age, colour, religion or whatever the difference that someone from that group would stand up for you, every person should. My opinion is that if you are a nice person, then you are nice, if you are an asshat, then your an asshat, it doesn't matter about the irrelevant difference. So be who you are, just try to be nice to others.
I had NO idea! My gaydar obviously needs recalibration 🤣
You can take the Isle out of the man but you cant take the man out of the Isle...😉 Love your work Clive. Cheers.
Hobby hoarding, I've finally found my diagnosis.
Many of us out there with an undiagnosed Diogenes Syndrome. 😆😅
Hello, and I bet that you MIGHT have been asked something like this before ???
What it is, I was GIVEN an iPhone 7+ phone. But the only thing that I did NOT get was the ORIGINAL lighting charging cable. So in doing what a LOT of others will have done, was to go to the good old £pound shop to buy a charging cable. But over a few years, I had bought a LOT of charging cables. As EVERYONE over time suffers with a faulty cable at the phone end of the cable. As I ONLY ever use the cable to CHARGE the phone up with. But as I was thinking, that at the lighting end of the cable, is to use ALL 4 of the wires, and to do the SAME at the USB end. As my thinking is that if 1 of the power wires was to fail, then the other wire would take up the power. Or do you think that it is a STUPID thing to do. Or should I go out and buy a GENUIN iPhone charging cable for my iPhone 7+. As I have seen them at STUPID prices. But in the long run, would it be better than to always have 2 or 3 £Poundland cables at home as a standby even carry 2 NEW unopened packets in my coat and backpack.
Many thanks in advance.
P. S. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, this is down to me needing to have cataracts removed from BOTH of my eyes.
Bye from John C
What batters do the Eshooters use and do they go wrong a lot
As you will know these days most laptops do not have an internal CD/DVD player so I bought an external CD/DVD with two USB leads on it to try and play some workshop manuals . But when I tried to play a CD/DVD the disc player did not seem to have enough power? Could you please tell me if powering an external CD/DVD player from a 13 amp plug to give it the additional power might be an option in order to use an external CD/DVD drive with a laptop ? Thank you
Did you plug both the USB plugs in? It needs that extra current. But sure about plugging one into an external supply as it may backfeed the USB port.
@@bigclivedotcom Thank you Clive I did plug both USB plugs in . I won't risk trying to get extra power via a 13 amp plug adaptor in case it back feeds like you say and will have to look at other options. Regards
When I was a kid I found you could put a coin on top of a plasma globe and get a spark to jump from the coin... It doesn't hurt much unless you put your fingernail on it, the spark burnt the skin under my fingernail and burrowed a hole in my nail. The coin spark also makes a strong ionisation smell.
One more please;- Is 70-80°c a normal temp for the base (e26) of a 25w uvc lamp after 15-20 minutes?
This guy is a national treasure.
18:52. you've got to build a time machine and save alan turing. the computers of the modern world would be so much better. possibly no viruses and no need for security software.
It get a worse Clive, You’re Famous because you are Nice. 😂
Would you peek into larger charge controllers for solar? And I mistakenly bought a lower voltage rated model model (150vmax vs 200). Could it be "fixed" to accept 200v? Its an epever 150v 100a 2000w/12v to 8000w/ 48v.
Epever Tracer 10415AN
Unlikely. The caps are probably sized for that voltage. However you could look at the voltage ratings of the caps.
yay for PineCil :D got one, too. runs perfectly on a 9W Google Pixel USB-C plug.
Boo for pinecil. They refused to try and send it to the Isle of Man and refunded my money.
Hey buddy, I've just had a notification and your squishy face popped up. I've broken my Ankle so I'm stuck in a cast for 6 weeks and prety much bed bound, on a plus noteIt'll give me a chance to catch up on your videos - We'll have to go for a beer when I can get about.
I would love see videos of building electronic kits & more explosions :D
Clive, I always look forward to your videos. I spent a few years working in Scotland (lived in Dumbarton) and you remind me of a few people I worked with.
I was wondering if your store was going to open up again any time soon? I know that you closed t due to the massive postage cost hike, particularly to the US, but what about us in the UK? Id love to build a Big Clive version of the "Dezac Ionizer" you did back in Sep 2018
I'm still waiting on the postal system to return to normal.
There are drawers with "steppers" and with "arduino" in the background … but I can't remember having seen any video on these topics.
In general, I'd love to see more "create" type videos and less "fix" or "take apart" videos, if I'm honest. (yes, even if it's _creating_ carbonated Baileys!)
I've never really clicked with Arduino. I still tend to use PIC microcontrollers programmed in assembler.
We have our differences in opinion here and there, but i respect what you do viciously.
No rush, no worries, no problem... but i would like to express my support for the... other... mental video/s. Purposely dodging.
Thanks for this, you’re an interesting chap.
Agent Smith investigates....
I honestly hate question: "name favorite... ", it's like trying to pick grian of sand from a beach. For example I listen to lots of types of music starting from Aphex Twin, going thru dark ambient artist like Lustmord, or Japanese light classic instrumental ambient ending in heavy Russian hard bass... And how im supposed to pick one style or track? Even picking two or three is impossible...
if i had a time machine, id like to take some time to compile a list of events that are unclear about the actual events, and just observe. personally id basically prefer a time looking glass rather than actually being transplanted into the timeline and risking multiverse theory.
I love your explanation about tubes and valves. It's about as far as I got on the topic as well, and has served me well for many years :)
5:32 Never imagined Clive as a conspiracy theorist.
WOW. Interesting answer about talking someone out of suicide. Thumbs Up.
Loved your sensible use to do good if time travel were to exist.
Any plans to do a series on PIC controllers with some nice simple practical projects (PICs for dummies) ????
PIC programming is quite a complex subject.
@@bigclivedotcom agrees. A mystery to me. My interest is various led display applications. Making leds light to form patterns etc. May be Ive over complicated it. Thank you for your response.
Nice As to all of these Qs, Clive.
Wow just learned 2 things we haved in common, well 3 including interest in electronics.
Please do some tutorial videos. That would be great!
Could a neon tube glow when brought ode to an ozone generator? If it does when you do another ozone generator build can you try it just see if it does glow? Just for science.
No silicone heaven? But where to all the calculators go?
Thanks Clive your a great person mate
Thanks ... that was fun!
I’d love to know if you ever go to Prides? I love Manchester Pride.
Not deliberately, but I've found myself in the middle of pride events unexpectedly and thought the atmosphere was good.
... If you have seen the video on solvated electrons, does that not prove electrons exist? Also, what, to you, is an electron? I hear they move slower than a snail, which puts pay to my theory that over decades, a wire will shorten at one end and grow at the other, if on dc, ac may provide a canceling effect
If you're concerned that wind might be an issue, then stop eating so many baked beans. 😁
Your description of the operation of valves and tubes was basically the way they work. I suggest avoiding them in projects, or for experiments. Take it from my experience, high voltage will hurt you if it finds you! I suspect you know that. I have no questions for you. I already have 2 degrees to keep straight in my head. I can only suggest more of the food review videos, even if you cooked the chicken yourself. Thanks for these videos. Good luck to you! 👍
High voltage feels like burning. It should cook a chicken no problem.
@@echelonrank3927 240 volt chicken wings, all the way! 👍🏻
Did not know you came out, congrats and I recently came out as bi sexual to my family even though the signs were there and I told them several times. My mother had finally accepted me as I am and as I should be.
@bigclivedotcom how about more videos into fundamentals of electronics?
Is there any real advantage to replacing normal LEDs with laser diodes? Seems to me that lasers aren't very good for general illumination (because physics) and most of the technology in laser headlights is about turning the laser light back into normal light while allowing the manufacturer to use the word "laser" in its marketing material... and charge an appropriate premium (tinfoil hat at the ready).
In due course CliFE 😊
Bug Clive, where do all the calculators go?!
It never occurred to me Clive was gay. Cool. What a super-bear!
Are you going to do a part 2?
You are famous CliFE 😊
What is the answer to life, the universe and everything?
It's still 42.
What are the advantages of living on the Isle of Mann, and what are your long term plans for the future?
It has pros and cons.
Not manx but I suppose the pros include, motorcycles, isolation, rurality, and no speed limits. The cons are probably , motorcycles, isolation, rurality, and no speed limits. More or less. The lack of accessible specialty goods and shipping costs/restrictions might be the biggest downside.
i mean turing was a success, he got us to understand...
You mentioned being interested in elevators: I think you would like Deviant's Elevator Obscura video ruclips.net/video/fj-VlvoB8tw/видео.html
Thanks for the Q&A videos! Very kind of you to answer specific electronics questions - there's always something interesting to learn when helping people.
You ever bump into David Icke on the Isle?
I figured abom AvE south main for sure
Wait, coming out. Ive never heard that before, what r yu?
Just a plain old blue collar bear.
@@bigclivedotcom ooohh. XD whoops
Please say you have never worked on Dr Who !
Hahaha I literally never had an inkling you were Gay. I just thought you had a really posh Scottish accent 😂 how did I not realise?
I'm not sure the gayness affects my accent. It's nudging towards BBC style English.
If the Scots truly want independence they need to include the English in the vote. It wouldn't be close then...
You're cool
I like meteorites , fresh meteorites,on top , and burnt black , with little dots inside , pencil sized , I want you to join me , they are purely random , some are full of iron ,some have olivine an peridot Chrystal s. I need a cheap green lazer- to find the green Chrystal s - lucky they are on top - I look at the moon - they ought to bee everywhere- ya know?
Wouldn't mind seeing Clive work on something as old as a 1920 battery charger using a 'mechanical half-wave rectifier' ruclips.net/video/60RTSNMrcOE/видео.html