VC-115 Voltage Relay from Novatek-Electro
28-09-2021, 13:12
Today I'm reviewing a voltage relay from the fairly well-known Volt Control series, specifically the VC-115 model. Inspection, teardown, tests, conclusions—as usual.

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A roundup of various products for electronics hobbyists, part 11

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27-09-2021, 12:11
It's been a while since I posted a roundup, and there's another sale on AliExpress. Anyway, I didn't spend long looking around; I just decided to share links to products I've ordered recently, in case they might be useful to someone else too. These are all products I actually ordered, and I've already received some of them, so the sellers have been tested.
Atorch DL24M 600 W Electronic Load Kit
26-09-2021, 22:30
Not long ago, I posted some information about the relatively new DL24M electronic load, a follow-up to the DL24, which I reviewed about a year ago. When I posted about the DL24M, AliExpress was having a sale, so I bought one for myself, and today I want to tell you about it.
LiFePO4 ANR26650M1-B batteries from Vapcell
24-09-2021, 12:39
About a year and a half ago, I reviewed the interesting, very high-quality ANR26650M1-B batteries from Lithium Werks. Now I’ve got the same batteries, but sold on AliExpress. Let’s inspect and test them, compare them with the previous ones, and hopefully this will be useful. I think I’ve also figured out how to read the production date on these batteries.
Orico USB 3.0 hub and USB Bluetooth 5.0 adapter
22-09-2021, 02:52
I picked up a USB hub and a Bluetooth adapter in a recent sale and thought I’d share my impressions in case they’re useful to someone :)
OM-110 Power Limiting Relay by Novatek-Electro
20-09-2021, 22:46
I’d already been asked about this device, and that’s exactly why I ordered one—to get a hands-on look at it. This time, I’ll be looking at a power limiter for connected devices. It can help when the combined power draw of the connected loads might exceed the available power limit.
Sanmim SM-PLG06A power supplies: when power isn't the main thing
17-09-2021, 13:30
Another power supply from Sanmim, but this time it's very compact, though not particularly powerful. As this review shows, it has plenty of interesting features. Inspection, tests, schematic, conclusions.
Vapcell F32 and F34 batteries: review and comparison
14-09-2021, 23:25
At first, as before, I wanted to write two reviews, one for each type of battery. But then I thought: the batteries have similar specs, so why not combine the two reviews into one? So today, it’s a “two-in-one” review, plus a comparison.
M3 Plastic Fastener Kit
11-09-2021, 12:30
Another review in the “nano” series, and this time it’s about a very useful little item to have around: fasteners.
Multifunctional EM-126T Wi-Fi relay from Novatek-Electro
7-09-2021, 13:00
It's been quite a while since I last tinkered with Novatek devices, and now I've got several candidates for review. Today we're looking at a multifunctional relay that combines several devices in one, but as always, more details in the review.
Colored Button Caps
5-09-2021, 19:08
Today I have a nano-review of caps for push buttons, also known as “tact switches” or “tactile switches”—whichever term you prefer.
Vapcell P2150A 21700 5000mAh: More Than Just a Battery
30-08-2021, 02:28
I've had all kinds of batteries: standard ones, protected ones, ones with a converter, and even one with a built-in charger. But this is the first time I've come across a battery this unusual. Inspection, tests, and conclusions.
Vapcell K31 18650 3150mAh 18A/35A batteries
24-08-2021, 11:04
Another set of 18650 batteries. They don't really stand out among the dozens I've tested, except for their slightly higher rated capacity and lower current rating than the well-known VTC6, HG2, and 30Q, which I'll compare them with at the end of the review.
DL24M electronic load in a modular design, almost like Lego (not a review)
22-08-2021, 23:44
It's been a while since I wrote a "not a review," and a friend just sent me a link to a new product from Atorch, the logical continuation of the DL24 series. I wrote about it earlier in a similar "not a review" and in a more in-depth article with an example of how to build a power module for it. So today, here's a brief announcement of their new product.
YS-65SCB power supply, 24 V, 65 W
20-08-2021, 11:09
Another power supply I was asked to test. I was interested in it myself, so I ordered one for a review. As usual: inspection, schematic, tests, conclusions.
Sale of Mean Well SD-200B-24 converters
12-08-2021, 12:59
Not long ago, one of the blog's readers asked me to help sell some voltage converters. I thought, why not? Someone might find them useful, so I put together a short overview to explain what we're talking about.
Vapcell P50 21700 5000mAh 15A/25A batteries
12-08-2021, 11:27
Another pair of 21700 batteries, but this time in the high-capacity class, which I also have something to compare them with. Besides, in my opinion, batteries like these are currently one of the fastest-developing segments, since they offer high capacity, decent current, and a wide range of applications.
Ksger Handle for a T12 Soldering Station, or Tips for Soldering Irons
8-08-2021, 01:46
Not long ago, I posted a review of my new compact soldering station, and afterward someone recommended replacing the handle with something more comfortable. I found one of the fairly well-known options, ordered it, gave it a try, and here are my thoughts :)

















