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Sousim Electronic Load Controller, or Another Device for Using Up “Excess” Electricity
12 6700+3$26.23 (без учета доставки)

Sousim Electronic Load Controller, or Another Device for Using Up “Excess” Electricity

Sousim Electronic Load Controller, or Another Device for Using Up “Excess” Electricity
12 6700+3$26.23 (без учета доставки)
Last year, I reviewed two electronic loads made by Sousim. I successfully put one of them to use, and today it’s the turn of the second, which originally could only be controlled using a computer.
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VAC1100A ammeter-voltmeter with a measurement range up to 120 V and 100 A, and a little more
14 9787+1$25.99

VAC1100A ammeter-voltmeter with a measurement range up to 120 V and 100 A, and a little more

VAC1100A ammeter-voltmeter with a measurement range up to 120 V and 100 A, and a little more
14 9787+1$25.99
It's been a while since I last picked up a soldering iron. A little while ago, I received a very useful little gadget, and today I plan not only to show it off but also to put it to work on a real project. Warning: lots of photos, which may be a problem for users on expensive data plans.
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Uni-T UT-D07A Bluetooth adapter for UT181A, UT171A, and UT71E multimeters
8 7710+3$24.99

Uni-T UT-D07A Bluetooth adapter for UT181A, UT171A, and UT71E multimeters

Uni-T UT-D07A Bluetooth adapter for UT181A, UT171A, and UT71E multimeters
8 7710+3$24.99
A while ago, I bought a Uni-T 181A multimeter and thought that the only thing missing from the complete setup was a Bluetooth adapter. I got one as a New Year's gift, and today I'll tell you about it. Unfortunately, it turned out that things weren't quite so straightforward. More on that in the review...
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Teclast smartphones, laptops, and tablets at super prices
2 76200

Teclast smartphones, laptops, and tablets at super prices

Teclast smartphones, laptops, and tablets at super prices
2 76200
Sale categories: Teclast Top Sellers. Total items included in the sale at promotional prices: 4. Items with a quantity limit: 4 of 4.
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Exclusive brands sale at super prices
2 49900

Exclusive brands sale at super prices

Exclusive brands sale at super prices
2 49900
Sale categories: Alfawise, FuriBee, Zanflare, Gocomma. Total number of items included in the sale: 19. Discounted items: 19 of 19.
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A Pair of 18650 Holders: Keystone vs. Blossom
6 1400+3$3.50

A Pair of 18650 Holders: Keystone vs. Blossom

A Pair of 18650 Holders: Keystone vs. Blossom
6 1400+3$3.50
Today I have a short review of a pair of branded holders for 18650 batteries. One of my readers sent them to me for a comparative test and review, so now I can share the test results with you.
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AlldoCube Power M3 4G, a tablet with a 10.1-inch screen
8 0020+1$139.99

AlldoCube Power M3 4G, a tablet with a 10.1-inch screen

AlldoCube Power M3 4G, a tablet with a 10.1-inch screen
8 0020+1$139.99
Today I'm reviewing a tablet from Cube, a relatively well-known company—or AlldoCube, as it now calls itself. I've reviewed tablets from this company before. I also mentioned that I used one of their devices for a while and was generally quite happy with it. Let's see what they've come up with this time—and whether they got it right. A look around, tests, teardown—the usual.
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Small, simple oscilloscope
56 5216+5$21.45

Small, simple oscilloscope

Small, simple oscilloscope
56 5216+5$21.45
Some time ago, I published a review of a kit for building a simple oscilloscope. It would have been fine, except that its bandwidth was very limited. I wouldn't say the little device I'm reviewing is much better, but it's rated for a bandwidth of up to 4 MHz. Let's see what it is and how it works :)
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Advanced XJW01 LCR Meter DIY Kit
73 27371+12$ 31.29 (без учета доставки)

Advanced XJW01 LCR Meter DIY Kit

Advanced XJW01 LCR Meter DIY Kit
73 27371+12$ 31.29 (без учета доставки)
For quite some time now, I’ve been using a homemade meter for measuring capacitor capacitance and ESR, built from a circuit designed by GO, a member of the ProRadio forum. I also use another, equally popular meter, the FCL from the cqham website. Today’s review is of a device that claims higher accuracy and, in practice, combines the two meters mentioned above. Warning: lots of photos, little text. This may be an issue for users on expensive data plans.
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Zidoo H6 Pro, a TV box based on the AllWinner H6
9 54540$82.99

Zidoo H6 Pro, a TV box based on the AllWinner H6

Zidoo H6 Pro, a TV box based on the AllWinner H6
9 54540$82.99
I've already reviewed TV boxes based on SoCs from Amlogic, Rockchip, Realtek, and even ZTE, but this is the first time I've had a device with an AllWinner processor in my hands. It's also my first TV box from Zidoo, a company I've heard more good than bad things about. So today we'll take apart, test, and inspect the H6 Pro from Zidoo, powered by an AllWinner H6 SoC.
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RPS-120-27 power supply made by Mean Well
20 88610+6$20.52

RPS-120-27 power supply made by Mean Well

RPS-120-27 power supply made by Mean Well
20 88610+6$20.52
I mention Mean Well power supplies very often in my reviews, and even more often in the comments. Their products occupy a segment where the price is not exorbitant, but the quality is very high. One of my regular readers sent me this power supply specifically for testing, and I’m very grateful to him for that. He also asked me to put it through its paces, which is exactly what I’ll be doing today. So, if you’re interested in branded but not exactly cheap power supplies, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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2017 Sale on Products from Top Brands
2 37400

2017 Sale on Products from Top Brands

2017 Sale on Products from Top Brands
2 37400
Sale categories: TOP Brands Only, New Year Phones & Tablets, Top Computers & Networking, New Consumer Electronics, 2018 LED Lights & Flashlig, Cool Automobiles & Motorcy, All-New Indoors & Outdoors, Fun Toys & Hobbies. Total products in the sale: 23. Products at reduced prices: 14 of 23. Products with quantity limits: 9 of 23.
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Top OUKITEL smartphones at a super price
2 37100

Top OUKITEL smartphones at a super price

Top OUKITEL smartphones at a super price
2 37100
Sale categories: HOT Deals, Mobile Accessories. Total number of items in the sale: 4. Discounted items: 2 of 4. Quantity-limited items: 2 of 4.
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24 V 1.2 (2) A Power Supplies
29 0910+4$11.31 (3 шт)

24 V 1.2 (2) A Power Supplies

24 V 1.2 (2) A Power Supplies
29 0910+4$11.31 (3 шт)
This is the third and, for now, final review in a series about used power supplies for various DIY projects. Today I’ll tell you how a power supply can sometimes turn out, when tested, to be an “overclocked” version of a simpler PSU. I hope you’ll find this interesting—or at least useful. Tests, schematics, and other nonsense as always after the jump.
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Bidirectional HDMI Switch
15 2960+2$17.29 (14.87)

Bidirectional HDMI Switch

Bidirectional HDMI Switch
15 2960+2$17.29 (14.87)
As it happens, I often need to use a couple of devices with HDMI outputs at the same time, but my monitor has only one input. So I decided to make switching between sources a little easier. I used to solve this by using the monitor’s second, VGA input. Then I got more devices with HDMI, so I had to use an HDMI-to-VGA converter. Eventually I got tired of that and picked up an HDMI signal switch for myself—and to review. So, here’s another short review
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Another power supply, this time 48 V, 0.5 (1) A
23 1794+2$8.21 (3шт)

Another power supply, this time 48 V, 0.5 (1) A

Another power supply, this time 48 V, 0.5 (1) A
23 1794+2$8.21 (3шт)
As I mentioned in my previous review, I received several different power supplies, and today I’m reviewing the next one. Last time it was a 12 V power supply, but today’s model has a less common output voltage: 48 V. It still has its own area of application, which I’ll discuss at the end of the review. As usual, I’ll cover the tests and circuit diagrams, and answer some of the questions people asked in the comments.
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MIXZA 128GB microSD memory card
6 01400$44.59

MIXZA 128GB microSD memory card

MIXZA 128GB microSD memory card
6 01400$44.59
It's been a while since I reviewed a memory card. To be precise, I've only reviewed two: 32 GB and 64 GB cards. This time I decided to try a 128 GB card. I got it to test devices, since prices for cards of this capacity are gradually coming down, and users increasingly want to use them in dash cams, tablets, and so on. Naturally, people ask questions like, “Will it work with a 128 GB card?” So today, another short (really short) review of a small memory card.
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12 V 0.5 (1) A Power Supplies
62 5492+6$5.89 (3 шт)

12 V 0.5 (1) A Power Supplies

12 V 0.5 (1) A Power Supplies
62 5492+6$5.89 (3 шт)
Many readers know how much I enjoy writing reviews of power supplies. As it happens, I recently got my hands on quite a few of these devices. The thing is, not long ago a well-known store started offering a variety of power supplies pulled from equipment, and today I’ll tell you about one of them.
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