Not a normal video for this channel, and probably not being released on YouTube.
My co-worker Steve got me to try a meat-free burger to see how it compared to the real thing.
2019-07-28 21:52:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that the bulk of the heavy work is done on the show we're currently loading in, I can get back to making videos. I'm currently making them in the accommodation provided by the job, so things will look and sound different for a while. As much as I'd like to use the big glossy pictures of tiny circuit boards to ...
2019-07-28 02:48:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Truss arches are a thing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nothing says "this is a theatre of sin" (Event Venue) better than framing the front door of a building with an arch of truss with random lights fixed to it.
This one was put in by fellow tech Danielle and her posse in readiness for the upcoming festival.
2019-07-26 03:22:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Before travelling though to start the load-in of the current show I filmed this video in Glasgow. It's about 4 different neon style signs, each using a different construction technique.
You may get deja vu from this video since it covers some areas of previous videos.
We're almost there. Tomorrow (today!) will involve final setup of the lighting, then a focus in the evening and whatever troubleshooting and final layers are required after that.
Once the hours tame down and I can stay awake long enough, videos will resume.
2019-07-25 02:02:12 +0000 UTC View PostYou may have spotted that I'm travelling with work at the moment. I'm settled into a student accommodation flat in Edinburgh.
Today was the first main load-in day for the lighting. I feel like I've had a huge gym workout in my arms. I'll be sleeping well tonight.
2019-07-22 23:29:12 +0000 UTC View Post
This video was recorded quite late at night the evening before a heavy load-in of show lighting. I'm trying to be quiet to avoid disturbing sleeping coworkers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsA79XdV1wk
2019-07-22 21:34:55 +0000 UTC View Post
This was quite an interesting lamp to take to bits. Mainly because of a mysterious chip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3HpPikRDeY
This was recorded at work accommodation with the Cat S61 phone. It shows that it's got...
2019-07-20 02:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Please only leave your three word comment on the YouTube watch page so all the answers are together.
This is just a little experiment to see if eye colour relates to the type of work you do.
2019-07-18 00:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Slightly different sound and look due to travel. I also picked up this LED "neon" sign on my travels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy4q_-5cRuM
Initially I thought it was a bit tacky, but on closer inspection it's actually ...
2019-07-16 00:35:02 +0000 UTC View PostIf all goes to plan I'll do a live stream from Glasgow in an hour.
2019-07-14 21:21:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I've seen various versions of these lamps. Some use a stack of little circuit boards and some use a string of soldered LEDs, but this one uses a novel interconnection approach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N_HowAqKd4
For ...
2019-07-14 02:16:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Head mounting lights are one of my favourite type because they put the light right where you need it at all times. The quality can be a bit variable, but this one is actually pretty good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXZJhWpGHYU...
2019-07-11 23:48:26 +0000 UTC View Post
A rather nice gift of Russian treats plus a couple of duff power banks for our entertainment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1RpQbImoqQ
2019-07-10 18:15:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Another big tobacco company getting their oar into the vaping market.
Once again it's a beautifully designed unit.
This one is MUCH easier to refill than the Vype unit.
2019-07-08 04:00:31 +0000 UTC View Post
This was suggested by Mikeselectricstuff. It's a floating fountain that pumps water at surprisingly low light levels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BvhPG-rQE
I didn't get into it as far as I wanted to, because the two mai...
2019-07-07 00:20:56 +0000 UTC View Post
It's actually a while since I've taken apart a plain LED lamp, so fixing this one seemed like a good idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhFbW8GieEM
I've not got a huge collection of books these days. Literally just a smattering of technical manuals relating to specific areas of my work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOfghE59jq0
This is a guide to what I regard as techn...
2019-07-03 14:03:32 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been meaning to do this for a while. Make a custom resistor test box and then use it to test a wide selection of meters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDsIpBVCi04
Meters tested were a high accuracy Amecal, an old fluke...
2019-07-01 21:57:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Now that a year has passed, including a ferociously hot summer and bitter winter, it seemed a good time to check how the silicone coating on the solar panels had worked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czfa0S5uwcI
Only one light ha...
2019-06-29 02:06:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I think the main selling point of this light is that it uses Samsung LEDs. It came from a prominent UK seller, so I'd guess they probably are the real thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD4zn9IA5Ec
After that it looks ver...
2019-06-28 02:09:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's be honest. Yes, technically speaking you could say it's a 13,500A suppressor, but it's very much marketing speak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIQYbs09vGg
That said, this device is actually quite well made.
2019-06-26 03:34:29 +0000 UTC View Post
This light was sent for our exploration by Miek in Florida. It's a very common eBay ceiling light with PIR sensor and it appears that the same style of light is also being sold in the UK by a prominent seller, albeit with different internals.
This video has nothing to do with electronics at all. Just plumbing stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OnxLxqfIsE
But interesting plumbing stuff nonetheless.
2019-06-22 02:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This little rechargeable JBL speaker and its non-matching melted power supply were sent in by Leo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fJ6gQc-6X8
The question is... Which failed first.
2019-06-20 02:01:47 +0000 UTC View Post
That little girl is probably going to have a bad educational experience with her new toy at some point.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2nsUMf3yrU
It actually makes my videos look SAFE!
2019-06-17 21:45:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Now I'm feeling a bit better I'm getting back into projects again. Starting with another neon based one.
The project is based on an existing LED lamp supplied as a kit without LEDs. Instead of using the or...
2019-06-17 20:02:17 +0000 UTC View Post
It may not be my real address, but it got delivered.
The postcode is actually for the islands welcome centre in the ferry terminal.
The envelope contained a washing machine door lock.
It's like the letter my brother received that was addressed to:-
Ralfy
The bothy
Isle of Man. 2019-06-15 17:02:11 +0000 UTC View Post
This is quite a smart little device. It's a "travel dryer" for allowing single garments to be laundered and dried in your hotel room. Anyone who has spent time travelling with work will know that sometimes hotel laundries can be less than ideal.
I think this is probably the first time I've tried to make a video while ill. It probably shows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMI_6KPOxmU
I'm not sure what I've got at the moment, but it's quite extreme and VERY unpleasant...
2019-06-12 16:46:02 +0000 UTC View Post
