Just came here to say that I find huge value in this 12 year old KZread video.

Tip: You can also use cases of old/obsolete electronic equipment, like routers, set-top boxes, stereo's, video recorders, etc. You can also reuse the plastic pushbuttons, knobs, dials, displays, windows etc. And ofcourse you can salvage some internal parts. So when you want to throw something away, think about what and how it can be reused in a project (taking something apart is educational too!). I have a basket full of plastic parts, cases etc and it is very useful, some parts you can't even buy or make it that nice (shiny buttons and such). Think about it, it will save you money and the planet of e-waste. Win-win.

This guy represents oldschool wierd awesomeness. Even a basic tutorial is entertaining.

I just noticed that this is video is now 10 years old! From the quality I thought it's pretty recent. Way ahead of its time!

I like the wall behind the desk. It really adds to these videos. Seriously.

Mother of god Collin. The cleanliness of those wire Tinning's is borderline orgasmic.

@user2C47

8 жыл бұрын

*tinnings A ' is not used when adding s to make a word plural.

@lesnie807

7 жыл бұрын

I liked it too. I think we're a bit weird :)

@ElliottJohnsonXX

6 жыл бұрын

obsessive*

@willmw

6 жыл бұрын

it was a grammar joke... apostrophes are used to make a term possessive or to omit a letter or letters.

@robertcartier5088

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, William! It's late and that one had flown right over my head! LOL

Collin I respect every single video you have taught, I love electronics, and I really really appreciate these.

@curitosikls8653

3 жыл бұрын

By the way , I love the music 🎶.

Never get bored nor never fail to learn something when I watch your videos, Great work

regarding the music remarks, we all have different taste in music. No matter what music you use here, someone will not like it. I would only suggest to lower the music volume slightly to allow your voice to dominate the track. After all, that is why we are tuning in!

@AztecWarrior69

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like your comment. The music should be louder and that's the reason for tuning in.

Most electronics videos on KZread are kind of poorly done and sometimes dull. Some of the KZread videos about electronics just show something happening, but fail to explain what is going on. "Circuit Skills" and Collins are awesome. These videos are produced, directed and presented in totally professional manner. More importantly, they are presented in a way that somebody who doesn't know too much about electronics can understand what is going on. Keep up the great job.

I saw this video a thousand times, seriously! This cases are freaking awesome!

I recommend people check out Front Panel Designer for laying out their controls. You can input the measurements of any size box, adjust placement to your heart's content, then export a .pdf that you can print and tape onto your box for drilling or a dxf or svg for using on a CNC mill, etc. Once you get the hang of it, it's probably quicker and more fool-proof than Colin's method here, especially if you're making more than one unit.

@alexandreleite7585

5 жыл бұрын

There is an on-line tool for Front Panels (panels.mwf-services.com) and enclosures (box.mwf-services.com) too.

@bobo888bobo

5 жыл бұрын

thank you. I have looking for a 2d CAD website to make a template for the placement of my switches, lcd display and other items mounted on the front of my project box. I am tired of things coming out crooked or too close together when doing it freehand.

Very nice Collin. -RoHS

Colling is always awesome with cool circuits and incredible background music!

This is the first video of yours that I've watched. It was an accident that I got to while reading about Evel Knievel and then the stimulator pain killing grill igniter he endorsed in the 90s and for some reason your piezoelectric quarts article when I clicked on the video nothing happens so I clicked a bunch more times and this video came up. I'm a huge diy guitar pedal fan so I kept watching. I hit subscribe when you started talking to your helping hands alligator clip hands guy.

without these people like him you wont even have a phone....

Very nice video and instructions. I have one suggestion. The washer on the switch belongs inside and is used as a locking washer. The tab goes into a small shallow hole and keeps the switch from turning. I never use them though. I use a standard lock washer and jam nut. The result is a much nicer looking switch. Keep the great videos coming!

Another good one Collin! Please show what else you actually do with this piece. Thanks again for the intellectual humor!

I like how the layout process is partly practical but partly artistic. Always a fun stage. I tried to strike this balance on my optical compressor build, it's all ergonomic and logical, but slightly quirky too! Plain grid layout is a bit dull.

Collin, I discovered your videos today. I watched all of them.

Thanks man. You made me clear my mind on our project case. Very brief and refine. Good job.

Thanks for the contribution to a cooler world! Thank you! Great video.

You are really doing a great job to help beginners.

dude never stop doing this job.... you're awesome !!! keep up the good job!

Collin's more 'down to earth' than all of the other Makezine guys :) I like his videos :D

Great channel. I'm becoming more and more interested in homemade synthesizers and electronics. I wish I'd known about this channel before. Thanks.

Another cool video from Colin! Please keep them coming!

If you are using a material other than thin plastic, make sure and calculate the proper drill rpm, and as you move toward harder materials, its a great idea to center punch/center drill your holes.

I built this and would like to clear up any confusion that others may encounter. The 4 red posts I connected to I, M, P & Q. Since the kit only came with one audio input jack, I used a switch to toggle the audio output from M to P. I added a 5th (black) binding post for ground (not included in the kit) and 4 red leds to indicate what position the 4-pos switch was in (also not included in the kit). The 4 leds were added to use a second selection from the four-pos switch (there are three sets)

Terrific visuals! This was great! Excellent step by step instructions as well.

Colin, you're videos are amazing.

This vid makes me appreciate this kind of work so much more.

Ahh, these videos are getting me through soldering 100+ wires on a project im working on at the moment, im getting there!

Thank you Colin. Always good tips from make.

More Collin vids per week PLEASE!

Very useful tips and advices! Thank you!

i always enjoy these. great job Colin.

Really good video. What was that little 3 pin panel mount on the outside of your box? I’m looking for something like that for my 3 wire rpm sensor. It would be nice to have a right angle plug to mate with it. Thanks, Paul

Very nicely done, thanks for these.

You made it look easy. I might even have to try some stuff like this. Btw, Collin, you're totally giving me a Clint Howard vibe.

I found you on your vid that talked about risistor,the one with the key board ,auto mechanic and scuba diving was thing,I have a little knowledge of electronics but not as much as you ,do you know how to copy or clone info from ecu srs module ?? Or immobilizers??

An added note about AC power when installing your AC input Aliexpress china has an excellent AC input female socket that comes as i have found with a very handy feature. An inbuilt fuse rated at 250v 50 hz 10 amps AC. Remember when installing this AC module that you must insulate the AC connections in interior of socket to avoid short circuits. Finally Even though you have the AC female socket switch in the "off" position AC power still transfers into the socket. You must fully unplug the AC cord for full safety when working with AC power. When working in the interior of the enclosure with any AC power plugged in unplug the power cord from mains supply then reconnect when testing repeat process by all means.

What I want to know is why Jameco supplies a 3.5mm mono jack that isn't long enough to make it through the hole you put in the enclosure. I can't get the retaining nut on the outside to grab because it's not long enough...

I had a similar project with a few toggle switches. But i noticed that the switches rotate when they are mounted on. Is there a way to keep them from rotating.

I love videos like these, makes me wanna hurry myself up and do circuit bending... I wonder if Collin makes the music for his videos...

Hey Colin! I am going to be making this project into a eurorack module, Wondering if you ever had any luck with gate input or output? :)

I really enjoy your videos Collin, awesome stuff. I wish I knew someone like you in real life to learn electronics from! Also you have a cool taste in music haha. I actually want to get into designing my own music electronics too! :-) one day I'll be good enough haha.

How do you screw down/ attach a prototyping PCB board?

how you are doing the labeling? has anyone a good manual about this?

Does anyone know where to order a catalog from Acme? I use to see thier kits and products a lot on tv when I was a kid, they were so cool, and I'll like to build me some traps.

Shame you really don't do these types of things these days. Always loved these vids.

What is that metal box with a slanted front panel at 0:31? I would like to build one for myself but I cannot find any other videos by Collin Cunningham about this product.

omg i really want one of those now those sounds are awesome

he what is the purpose of a bend soldering iron tip? is it for easier access when soldering?

You could add labeling of the functions by using dry transfer lettering and use spray lacquer to seal the lettering..

Nice. You make it look easy!

can you please upload any video on basic connectors ...? pls focus on applications where connectors are used..or share any link if you have

Man i just watched this video the fourth time in a row! It is awesome!

Can you provide schematics for DS cartridge reader/writer/adapter interface/alternate screen/make the damn shoulder buttons work again ?

those are some beast sideburns dude

Pretty cool. So does it matter what type of material is used for the enclosure like with gain circuits that are susceptible to interference. Would it be best to use a metal enclosure in that case?

xD "well..that's cooler than i thought it would be" best line I've heard all day.

those are input connectors for extra options. very handy if, say, you wanted to do more with the device shown in the video

Man, love the video, great style.

will the inner strands of an RJ21 cable be good for this kind of project? you have 50 different colors to use

does anyone know to use like an 8 ohm speaker for this. like would it work or blow the speaker?

could you show a picture where you solder the jacks and audio jacks in?

your neighbors must love you.

I don't know if someone will be helpful, but i bought an Oscilloscope with the intention of using it as a computer case. Unfortunately its a bit too narrow, and a bit too short to use regular components. Thankfully i can detach the front of the Oscilloscope and re-use it on a larger enclosure... the catch is that i want to find a metal case. Anyone know where i can get one custom made? what's a good place where i can find existing metal cases that i can re-purpose?

Some good looking labels would finish off that project nicely.

I have some knob things from an old amp I want to use, but I can. Take them out. Help?

when mounting pot-knobs, I'll take a plasticsrinking straw and cut it so the knob rests on it,making sure the påot is turned down. I cut along the piece of straw so there is a gap for the screw. Now the knob rests on top of the straw and it looks and feels better

I love these videos! Make more!

Great video man, nicely put together, and rather funny lol

I have a question. If you use a single strand wire do you still need to put solder on it before soldering to the component ? I am a newbie so...;)

I did notice one thing, not mentioned. Wire connections to pots or jacks were secured with heat shrink tube after soldering (see 8:44). Since wires tend to break loose, esp battery connections, this is an important point.

Nice video... makes me feel mellow

He is cool to watch, I love his videos.

could i make a synthesizer with the items shown during the video

Super funny, informative and just damn cool video....I like the "angry bird" sounding F.gen...Cheers.

Do you still use the portable fume extractor that you made a while back? How does it work for you?

can you turn this tings to guitar pedals?

what kind of automatic wire stripper did you use?

i bought a couple of those kobalt precision screw sets, they are the best tools to date that i've ever gotten, besides my wire fed welder but y'know...

I find these projects very interesting, but i always have the same problem... How can i insulate the wired connections properly. i once saw i video which used some kind of "paint" and it hardened by night. Any tips?

what are the red circles on top? please reply

@jahanzebk91 its a function generator.generates all kinds of signal waves for testing.

@scattrr what keyboard? in the beginning

@itslife56 like do you have to use that kind of speaker?

I know this is an old video but can you tell me what kind of soldering iron you are using? I have a weller WPS18MP and it is just not good enough for me.

@ciprianwinerElectronicManiac

9 жыл бұрын

Justin Updyke He uses a Metcal MX-500 series soldering station. You can get fairly good stations for 30-100$ for hobby work it will be good enough. Cheers :)

im not good with electronics but can anyone tell me what will this device be used for?

I'd like to see a video on how you made your pair of 'helping hands'

Can you make more videos explaining the basics to electronic parts/equations like you have done previously. Also can you make more videos explaining circuit skills, and maybe ideas on workbench design. I know you probably have done a lot of these before, but keep up the good work!

Do I need to become an electrical engineer or computer engineer to know how to build circuit boards or will a 2 year electronics technician associate all that I need?

Hey man great instructional! Nicely paced and great shots to demonstrate during assembly. I learnt a lot just by watching you work, so thanks! :) Quick question I have about when it was time to mount the PCB into the enclosure, if U don't mind? - I thought you said that was a generic enclosure... How did the PCBs mounting positions line up perfectly with the box's screw holes? - I must have missed Something? Rewinded... Nope... I can't tell if Ur going into the plate, if the plate has riser or not, or if you added your own little threaded plastic risers (washer) How exactly did you mount it into the enclosure? Did you simply screw directly into the inside facing plate? Or, did you use little plastic threaded risers? - If so, glue them in place? Please, ask me if for more description if I haven't been clear, apologies if not. Cheers

Does anyone know if he has a tutorial for the (What Looks Like) midi keyboard thing at 1:03, Its really cool looking, and I want one. :)

Collins you are the man, and you got some sweet muttonchops! Great video, and i hope to see more videos of this quality in the future

Why are you joining the 2 pins from the pot? I think that will change the value of it. because a current can now also run from 1 to 3 making it 2 resistors parallel.

thanks, the stabilizer on the pots got me puzzled

what soldering iron are you u using