To start off, thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video as well as providing pcbs to get the ball rolling on this project. JLCPCB Prototype for $2 (Any Color): https://jlcpcb.com After fixing my two Sony Discman players the next natural progression was making rechargeable batteries for them since oem ones are difficult to find, expensive, and barely work given that they are nearly 30 years past their prime. Requirements for the design include: usb rechargeable, higher capacity than the originals, easily/cheaply 3D printed, and drop in replacement. So let's get to work seeing what I came up with and the design iteration process. Grab the 3D printed shell and contact pcb board files here: https://hackaday.io/project/165088-sony-discman-diy-lipo-battery/files ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've posted a link for Ebay purchase referrals. If you use the link below then I get a small kickback from your purchase (it will cost you nothing, I just get paid for referring customers). https://ebay.to/2G1OY6v Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at http://ericskiff.com/music/ Visit my site: www.diytronics.blogspot.com My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!! Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order! ICStation Affiliate Link: http://www.icstation.com/index.php?aid=212 Code: sjmics Discount Amount: 15% off Max Use: 1 (one for per user) Amount Limit: 300 Consider supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sjm4306 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3i51xnoRxM

So ICStation generously offered to send me more stuff to review so this time I opted for a kit as well as a few other modules they sent me. I settled on a FFT audio VU meter kit (http://www.icstation.com/12x11-audio-indicator-blue-voice-frequency-voice-p-4966.html) that looked interesting so in this video we look at the features as well as parts that come with the kit. The package just arrived today so lets get to it! ICStation also gave me a 15% coupon to share with everyone for use on your next order for the first 300 customers, enjoy! Code: sjmics Discount Amount: 15% off Max Use: 1 (one for per user) Update: Finally found schematic here https://www.elecrow.com/download/12x11 schematic.jpg Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at http://ericskiff.com/music/ Visit my site: www.diytronics.blogspot.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sjm4306 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXp7t2mKoaY

Munbyn: http://bit.ly/941munbyn code: ITPP941-8%OFF Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JqU4xR code: PT3R2LZN 20%off First off I'd like to thank Munbyn for providing this thermal label printer for review. In this video we take a look at a beefy thermal label printer that is generally targeted for commercial applications, capable of continuously and reliably printing. Luckily though with the included usb drivers we can have some fun printing out whatever we want because windows detects it as a standard printer and no other special software is required. I demo printing out a shipping label that I created in inkscape and then we crack the printer open to see what makes it work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've posted a link for Ebay purchase referrals. If you use the link below then I get a small kickback from your purchase (it will cost you nothing, I just get paid for referring customers). https://ebay.to/2G1OY6v Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at http://ericskiff.com/music/ Visit my site: www.diytronics.blogspot.com My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!! Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order! ICStation Affiliate Link: http://www.icstation.com/index.php?aid=212 Code: sjmics Discount Amount: 15% off Max Use: 1 (one for per user) Amount Limit: 300 Consider supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sjm4306 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue144Yr0bEg

To start off, thanks to the video sponsor: JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. JLCPCB Prototype for $2 (Any Color): https://jlcpcb.com/DYE​​ In this video we take a look at an early prototype I've been working on to make a digital vu meter that has an analog meter style with more realistic mechanical physics. I was inspired by a similar recent project on hackaday, but wanted to add some improvements I thought would make for a more convincing digital analog-lookalike meter. This is basically only a tech demo and there's a long way to go till we reach a finished project so let me know of any ideas you guys have in the comments below. Check out the project logs for more technical info including theory and code: https://hackaday.io/project/181004-digital-vu-meter-with-analog-physics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've posted a link for Ebay purchase referrals. If you use the link below then I get a small kickback from your purchase (it will cost you nothing, I just get paid for referring customers). https://ebay.us/J8FqJg Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at http://ericskiff.com/music/ Visit my site: www.diytronics.blogspot.com My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!! Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order! ICStation Affiliate Link: http://www.icstation.com/index.php?aid=212 Code: sjmics Discount Amount: 15% off Max Use: 1 (one for per user) Amount Limit: 300 Consider supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sjm4306 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC02OZV6hfQ