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A rare review of a phone. (With thermal imaging.)

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I don't do many phone reviews, but this one fits in with this channel well.  It's probably the most affordable thermal imaging phone currently available.

https://youtu.be/X5n7oE2K__4

CAT (Bullitt) are currently launching their new CAT S62 ph...

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Should I make a video about these?

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I featured these 3D printed cabochon lights on the last livestream, and was wondering if it's worth making a short video about them.

Here's the openscad script that will let you generate STL files with custom shapes and sizes, including an adjustable size hole for the LED that holds it in position.

The three adjus...

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Ambient head torch repair

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A nice laid-back video fixing a head torch for my brother Ralfy.

https://youtu.be/o4S53phNhck

It was used in the rain and the mode select button subsequently failed.

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Saturday's livestream link

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Here's the link to this Saturday's stream.

https://youtu.be/ywoF-0boAtw

To interact with chat you'll need to view the video directly on YouTube.

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Opening a desiccant drum dehumidifier

bigclive post Opening a desiccant drum dehumidifier from patreon

Since releasing a video about these units a while ago, one of the most common questions I get asked about them is how to open them for repairs.

https://youtu.be/BUJqUapiNEc

Here's a video showing how to open one, and also explaining the purpose o...

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Exploring a prototype cockroach zapper

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This is an unusual thing.  It's a well engineered prototype of a cockroach zapper that was specifically designed to inhibit their sensing ability, which would theoretically allow them to crawl back out of the unit, but limit their lifespan.

https://yo...

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Scoping the coil of a perpetual motion unit

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These things were called perpetual motion ornaments in the 1970's.  They must have been one of the first electronic ornaments, with a single transistor to make them work.

They still sell them on eBay, and the circuitry is exactly the same, but with newer transistors.

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Saturday stream.

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It's never too early to start Xmas, and since it's going to be a thrifty one this year we can start it early with Poundland tat.

https://youtu.be/ilXySZ10JOo

View the stream on YouTube to join in the live chat.

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Short notice Patreon stream

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Are you guys up for a quiet Patreon live stream tonight?

https://youtu.be/8NB_SsQqIJ4

To interact with the chat, you will need to view the video on YouTube.

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Impromptu glarey TV video

bigclive post Impromptu glarey TV video from patreon

I hadn't planned on making a video about this.  I was asked if I could take a look at an elderly neighbours TV because the backlight had cut out.

https://youtu.be/r2GX2TXwAO8

I'm not sure if it's worthy of releasing as a video or not.  ...

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Zapping a Scotch Egg

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I know some of you hate these videos, but they're just a break from the technical stuff that seems to appeal to a wider audience.

This time it's a classic British snack - a Scotch Egg that is "getting it".

https://youtu.be/49Dg3ohnSK4

Don't...

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Not my video. This might amuse you.

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Thanks to Phil for the link to this very embarrassing software insecurity of a male chastity device....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wpOeLkWrlw

It's strange that there's not an emergency key to release it.

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500V to 12V 3A PSU module

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This is one of "those" videos that will only appeal to a smaller group because it's technically involved - the trashier videos get more views.  But variety is the spice of life.

https://youtu.be/hIS8eT6NhQ8

This power supply is very interest...

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Can you guess what it is?

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This eBay special is very cool.  It's firmly in the category of an industrial module.

The video is currently uploading (if all goes to plan.)


I have to say that the build quality is pleasingly professional, and even the transformer looks good quality, with what appears to be a triple insulated seco...

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Audio test

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The acoustic foam had the unexpected effect of negating most of the treble and accentuating my boomy voice.  That's not so good for people listening on mobile devices as they tend to be less bass-capable.

https://youtu.be/sBxM7BH6tLs

This is...

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New acoustic setup volume

I'll be experimenting with the new setup in the livestream area.  The bass is definitely dominating the audio, so I'll either add an external microphone or add a deflector to the existing one.  A test deflector seemed to work better than the improvised PCB one used during the livestream.

It's very strange work...

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Acoustic foam test

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A test to see how acoustic foam affects the livestream area at BigCliveLive

https://youtu.be/bjjC5q6HOJc

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Very good baseball cap light

bigclive post Very good baseball cap light from patreon

This is one of the best of this type of light I've seen.  It's designed to clip onto the bill of your cap and is fully adjustable to get the light where it's needed.

https://youtu.be/rFwLp7kwvWI

I'm guessing it must be popular, since the cos...

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Easy power supply upgrade.

bigclive post Easy power supply upgrade. from patreon

This was long overdue.  The original power supply cables were quite thin and had very loose feeling plugs on the end.  By making a new set the same length, but with thicker cable and better connectors it will result in much lower voltage drop, giving more accurate voltage and current indications.

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Definitely not one of my videos.

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This type of show would not happen in Britain and America due to safety red tape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqkUu3VMhF0

Especially the bit where a guy on a drone platform flies out the top of a float and other performers emoj...

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Saturday's stream link.

bigclive post Saturday's stream link. from patreon

Here's the link for this Saturday's livestream.

https://youtu.be/wv6_TSAPvbA

To participate in the chat you'll need to view it directly on YouTube.

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Live stream promise....

I said on the live stream that I'd release the Irish Cream Sodastream video early.

It's too good to hold back.

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And there's more.... (Bit of a pickup truck.)

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I may be making far too many videos at the moment, but at least you can pick and choose.

https://youtu.be/IK06vAlQpOs

This one turned out to be fairly interesting.

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They've simplified the atomiser disk circuitry

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The water/whisky atomiser disk units used to have fairly complicated circuitry to sense the transformer current, but they seem to have streamlined that a bit now.

https://youtu.be/Fy64KeeMUms

It seems a logical approach.

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Irish cream in the sodastream.

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I got busy with the fizzy again...

https://youtu.be/6oUJ27q0noU

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Releasing Tesla battery video.

Since I guessed wrong (or did I?)  I'm going to release the Tesla battery video now, since it's one of those "in the moment" videos, and not my usual style of content.

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Speculation on Tesla's new battery technology

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Elon Musk recently announced a new patent and research on a new manufacturing technique for lithium cells that could result in more rugged cells with higher current capability and ruggedness.  I thought I'd speculate on what they might be doing.

https...

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Aaaand demonetised....

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This is one of "those" videos.

https://youtu.be/T-abjOrN0wA

Excessive, but justifiable smut and a layer of electrical danger.

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By request - chopping a wax motor in half

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To be fair, I wanted to see what was inside too:-

https://youtu.be/B1SScrdAq3g

It's slightly different to what I was expecting.

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Saturday Night Clive

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This Saturday's Clivestream is in place.

https://youtu.be/IaxwZwFRTAg

Remember to view it directly on YouTube to interact with the chat section.

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