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5.5 x 2.1mm CCTV DC Power Male Jack Connector (10-Pack)
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$4.60
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Make various adapter with this
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value412
on 7/21/2011
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Pros: First, the intended use is for the security or webcam. The power point is not where your camera is, so you have to run the video cable together with the DC power line, and if you do not want to cut your adapter output, you use this. Build quality is good. Nowadays the auction site normally has better offer, for this, DX has a better deal.
Cons: Can't think of any, of course it can be smaller, a way to lock the jack, etc. But as it is, it is doing the intended basic function.
Other Thoughts: I am mainly using this as adapter to various type of connector. I got many 2 pin type of plug/jack from those power supplies, and I just screw the pins to this, and I can make all kind of adapters. This way, I don't my jack. And equipment that is not taking standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm shall have an adapter made.
Bottomline: Value for money, and simply my nest of adapters and connectors.
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High Current Ultra Plugs T Connector (10+10-Pack) + Shrink Tubing (20-Pack) Set
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$5.70
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Dean Plug and Socket at an afforable price
Posted by
value412
on 11/30/2008
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Pros: - Affordable Price - Reasonable Price - It works - Mate well with all original Dean that I have - Come with Heat shrink tube - It just feel and look like the real stuff
Cons: - Should have choice for all male or all female. Because the need for all male is more because the battery packs came with the female already. - Will be good if heat shrink can be replaced with more connector, or a lower price
Other Thoughts: Those original Dean are selling at a prohibiting price. For DX standard, these items are not cheap, but compare to those selling at the RC shop, this is a steal. Especially, there is not much quality different. It is an easy way to mate and unmate a connection with polarization. So can be used to speed up some testing work by standardising on using this intermediate connection over screw-connection or crocodile clips.
Bottomline: Cheap, good and does the work.
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Bluetooth USB 2.0 Aluminum Dongle (6-Device Simultaneous Support)
DX Price:
$7.55
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Bluetooth Enable your PC or laptop
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value412
on 11/30/2008
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Pros: Bluetooth enabled your PC or laptop Long enough range USB, fast and convenient LED to show activity
Cons: Still can't find a way for it to work with "my bluetooth places"
Other Thoughts: If you are looking for a fast and easy way to transfer data from your PC/laptop to your cellphone, this should satisfy your needs. I have tested this on one home-built PC, and on a Dell laptop, and both working well under window XT SP1 and SP3. The other sides are Nokia N95 and E71. I don't have to search out the different cables, and freeze my phone to go into USB data storage mode when doing data transfer. This satisfy my weekly transfer of mp3 to these players, as well as making backing much easier. Easier backup also mean more frequent backup.
Bottomline: Make data transfer between PC and handphone easier. Efficiency and productivity tool.
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Stainless Steel Mini Spanner Keychain
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$2.00
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Finishing is good, but thread a bit too rough
Posted by
value412
on 11/28/2008
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Pros: Small adjustable spanner can be expensive and difficult to get. And when you need one, likely you can't find it. They are also expensive. With a keychain, you can just hook this to your zip of your commonly used toolbag. Finish is quite good.
Cons: May not have enough strength as the handle is quite short. Thread a bit rough and loose.
Other Thoughts: A handy tool than a key chain. I am a bit geeky but I would use a spanner keychain. I use zero cent keychain. When you needed the tool, you most likely cannot locate them. So keychain when you hook to a bag that you always use shall improve your efficently, you don't have to search high and low, and you have the OK tool to proceed on with the work.
Bottomline: Pretty useful key chain that likely chain to your tool bag than to your keys.
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Toyota #1CO Silver Auto Paint Scratch Repair Pen (12ml)
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$3.35
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Cheap DIY for your small scratches on your Toyota
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value412
on 11/28/2008
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Pros: All in one, no seperate brush you have locate and then clean after use. For this, you just screw back and the brush shall be inside and with air-tight cap, the brush and paint is protected.
Cons: Paint dip, and not so easy to apply. Content maybe too little, but if your have only minor scratches, it is definitely more than enough.
Other Thoughts: 1C0 silver was difficult to locate for me. I tried various silver spray paint, they looked barely acceptable when wet, but very obvious when dry. With the exact colour code, it looks not so good when wet and excellent when dry. Sand it and so another round and then polish it, I think you can have a pretty decent work, only detectable at close range. Good for your car, and also to fix your rental or leased car so to protect your desposit.
Bottomline: Get one if your car color code match. You can't get this color from DIY shops, and when in need DX may already sold out, and you know DX sold out being gone forever.
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2.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Convertor
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$0.95
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Get this and avoid difficult to get 2.5mm headphon
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value412
on 11/28/2008
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Pros: Compact Cheap Handy Save on 2.5mm plug headphone which is more difficult to get, 3.5mm plug headphone cheap and easy to get
Cons: Can be smaller Can loose easier, should have someway to keychain it
Other Thoughts: I bought this for my e71. Headphone is one of the most easily spoilt item: stress the wire or the soldering inside the ear piece broke. It is easy and cheap to get 3.5mm plug earphone for general use. So with this plug, 2.5mm jack phone is no more a problem and you don't have waste your 3.5mm earphone and also cheap to replace.
Bottomline: Get one and don't worry about 2.5mm jack device anymore. Especially when devices go smaller, 2.5mm jack become used but the earphone still a pain to find, and therefore more expensive.
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Free Clip 12F683 Programmable Blank Microcontroller with PC Serial Port Programmer
DX Price:
$25.80
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It works.
Posted by
value412
on 11/21/2008
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Pros: It works but you must check tha your wii version. No soldering, so ease and reduce risk in modifying your wii. No soldering, so you can easily remove and reporgram for the newest version. You can make additional extension on the programmer to use it as a general JDM programmer.
Cons: Some work needed to get the latest hex, and try out various programming software. Some could detect the programmer but not 12f683 chips. For a moment, I thought either the unit was defective or the chip was not in as the chip is enclosed inside the socket. No USB cable is provided, for me not a problem but maybe a problem for some.
Other Thoughts: Check the latest stable version of the hex file, research beyond the link provided. winpic800 works for me. But on another XP machine I have installation problem because of unicode problem. Apart from the standard philips head, you need 3 wing head to remove your wii screws, I used a cheap philips screwdriver that cracked and form enough grip to remove the screws. The to-be cracked philips is from sku11839. Test your work before screwing back all screws.
Bottomline: take a bit of time, with the right programming software, the mod works. now onto getting other wii accessories.
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Universal Smart Quick Charger - Recharges All Batteries (100~240V AC)
DX Price:
$4.81
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One Charger for all
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on 10/23/2008
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Pros: One charger for all types of your battery. Save charger mess. Save power as this reduces unused powered up charger. Convenient. As there are more and more portable devices, therefore more batteries to charge, this can (1) eliminate the chargers mess: keep charger that are less use (2) and save power: normally unused chargers are still powered, thisI forgot .
Cons: AC pin swivel and cannot sit in the socket well - design problem. Charging current not high (better to be low than have overcharging and kill cells and inflame cells)
Other Thoughts: It should at least charge 2 pieces of AA or AAA at a time. When you need to charge AA or AAA, they come in minimum of 2 pcs at least.
Bottomline: 1. Clear my charger mess. 2. I need a small smart charger for less frequent need of charging 9V low discharge cell and CR123 - this fulfill my requirements.
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0.5W 76+1 77-LED Flashing Road-side Safety and Emergency Reflective Warning Sign (Batteries Inc.)
DX Price:
$9.50
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Good safety idea, room for improvement
Posted by
value412
on 10/2/2008
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Pros: Hazard sign with LED is a good idea. Battery is also included. It shall be quite a useful thing to have in the car, definitely a proactive step to protect your car and the passengers inside in the event that the car stall in the middle of the road.
Cons: The design of the battery compartment is a problem, you cannot get the batteries out without using screwdriver. The signage is a bit too small for my purpose.
Other Thoughts: Shall still keep it as some lighted sign is better than no sign.
Bottomline: Sign too small for motorcar, maybe OK for motocycle or bicycle. Battery difficult to go in, and almost impossible to get out.
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