Sponsored by JLCPCB ($2 for 10 Boards): https://jlcpcb.com
eBay Links:
2pcs 5.4V 3000F super capacitor protection board balance board https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/132259727174
TOPK 1M Round LED Magnetic Type C/Micro USB/Lightning Charge Cable For Cellphone https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/232696541943
Portable USB LED Bar lights Rigid Strip Night DC5V 60LEDs 10W Desk Lamp Switch https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/262941913177

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

12 thoughts on “Julian’s electronics postbag: #118 – buyer’s remorse”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Erez Rami says:

    dear sir can you recommend good 20000ma (or larger if needed) power bank for the new gen. cell phone fast charging or for general purpose ????? thank you

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roy Tellason says:

    Are you familiar with the Japanese transistor numbering conventions? Part numbers all have "2S" implied but not usually marked. Those starting with A or B are PNP devices, those starting with C or D are NPN. Fets are J or K. I'm not sure about E through I, although I'm pretty sure things like unijunction transistors are in there somewhere.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars flightisallright says:

    I have the TOPK cable with 5 pins for data transmission. Honestly it naturally aligns with the socket so shorting is nothing to really worry about.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Schofield kid says:

    USB-C Negative is the 4 on the ends, positive is the 4 in the middle, Or 4th pin over (towards the center) from the negative/ends on a standard data cable, that one is a power only.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RP Beeworks says:

    Why do companies scrap off the part numbers off the chips? Makes me wonder if they are sub-standard parts that did not make the cut so they ground them down and resold. Would like to hear if there is a real reason for doing this besides corporate espionage.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GRBTutorials says:

    Lightning connectors actually require certification from Apple (and a chip to be integrated on it), so I wonder whether that's certified or not.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GRBTutorials says:

    I believe "2pcs" meant that it was for two capacitors in series… You know, Chinglish can be confusing and misleading…

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RWBHere says:

    Julian, that PCB ad states clearly, 'Qty: 2 pcs'. The description says that it is for '2 pcs 5.4V 3000F Supercapacitor….', so they're correct, if misleading. You chose to pay $11 for 'Qty: 1', so you'll have no case, if you raise an issue. Simply put, you've been had by not understanding the craftily-chosen wording.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neil Winstanley says:

    The Lighting cable would short out the connections it’s should be double sided

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Brock says:

    It looks like the "2 pieces" aren't both voltage protection boards the one is purely to connect the other end of the axial capacitors together – so you didn't get 2 pieces but the second one is dodge anyway 🙂

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Turncoat says:

    Clearly the fault of the PATRIARCHY. Right Jules?

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars djhvideo says:

    The magnet will render the compass inaccurate (As do most phone wallet fasteners)

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