Best products from r/CircuitBending
We found 25 comments on r/CircuitBending discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 18 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Fixinus Full Triangle Head Screwdriver Set For Electronic Toys, 7-Piece Triangle Security Screws Driver Tool Kit For Thomas McDonald's Toy Series Repair Battery Disassemble - Toys Triangle Driver Set
【Complete Equipment】6 Multi-sizes Magnetic Tips: TA14, TA18, TA20, TA23, TA27, TA30 and a Safe Opening Pry Tool --Comes in a functional Carry Pouch.【Wide Application】These Multi-colored Triangle Head Screwdriver Set is ideal for Little electronic kids toys - Thomas McDonald's toys Series, AL...
2. Silverhill Tools ATKTR4 Triangle Head Screwdriver Set (w/carry pouch) Tool Kit for Fix Repair and Battery Replacement of Thomas McDonald's Toy Triangle Driver Set
- 5 sizes: TA14, TA18, TA20, TA23, TA27
- Ergonomic handle with spin cap
- Narrow shaft screwdriver can reach screw heads located in otherwise inaccessible location
- Comes in a functional velcro pouch
- 5 sizes: TA14, TA18, TA20, TA23, TA27
- Made of high quality CRV 6150 steel
- Ergonomic handle with spin cap
- Narrow shaft screwdriver can reach screw heads located in otherwise inaccessible location
- Comes in a functional velcro pouch
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3. CESS 1/8" 3.5mm Mono TS Female Jack Socket with Switch Panel Mount (LW) (10 Pack)
4. Stanley 66-039 6-Piece Jewelers Precision Screwdriver Set
- Swivel-head handles provide precision and reach
- Hardened and tempered steel blades
- Bright, plated shafts are fluted for a steady, solid grip
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Plastic storage case included
- Resists corrosion
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5. Elenco TL-6 Alligator Lead Set, 10-Piece, 14 inches
- 10 test leads in 5 colors for easy identification
- Length - 14 inch - 20 gauge - to 105 degrees centigrade
- Insulated alligator clips on each end
- Perfect for testing your Arduino or raspberry pi assemblies
- Ideal for use in labs, service shops, schools (stem - steam), home and industry
- Elenco before there was the maker movement, there was Elenco
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6. Universal AC Adapter, ZOZO 12W 3V 4.5V 5V 6V 7.5V 9V 12V Regulated Multi Voltage Switching Replacement Power Supply for Household Electronics Routers Speakers CCTV Cameras Smart Phone USB
- Multi Voltage 12W universal ac dc adapter replacement power supply for many kinds of small household electronics, like Router, Speaker, CCTV camera system, LED strips and other compatible devices. We especially add a micro USB plug, it will give much convenience for powering most smartphones and tablets
- [POWER RATING] Input:110-240V; Output: 3V, 4.5V, 5V, 6V, 7.5V, 9V, 12V, Max 12W 1Amp. DC Plugs Dimension: 5.5x2.5mm, 5.5x2.1mm, 4.0x1.7mm, 3.5x1.35mm, 2.5x0.7mm, 3.0mmx1.1mm, 4.8x1.7mm and 1 Micro USB plug. Selected plugs are very popular used in daily life, meet your indoor power needs for lots of small digital devices at home. With these plugs and different voltage outputs, save a lot of buying different voltage ac adapters
- [DC Plug POLARITY] : inner Positive(+), outer Negative(-). Not compatible with all devices. Some device requires inner Negative and outer positive (totally opposite), please check carefully before buying
- [Choose Correct Voltage] Small household appliances usually don't have circuit protection, if with the wrong voltage, may damage your device. It is important to choose the right voltage before powering your device. If your device use Alkaline battery AA or AAA , then each piece is 1.5V, 2 piece choose 3V, 3 piece choose 4.5V, 4 piece choose 6V, etc
- [Package include] 1 x 12W Multi Voltage Ac Adapter with 5ft Cable, 8 x Plugs, 1 x Iron Sheet
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7. Panasonic K-KJ17MCA4BA Advanced Individual Cell Battery Charger Pack with 4 AA eneloop 2100 Cycle Rechargeable Batteries
- Recharge up to 2100 times
- Maintain up to 70% of their charge after 10 years (when not it use)
- 2000mAh Type, 1900mAh min, Ni-MH pre-charged rechargeable battery
- 4 position charger with advanced, individual battery charging, AA and AAA cells
- Battery detection technology - automatically shuts off when charging is complete
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8. Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band, ESD Strap Anti Shock Wristband Bracelet with Grounding Wire Alligator Clip, Detachable Extra Long Cord (Packaging May Vary) - RTK-002
Resistance: < 10K Ohm (Wrist Strap)1M Ohm 10% (Cord)Length of Grounding Cord: 6 FeetAdjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist ComfortablyExtra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of MovementProtect Your PC from Static ElectricityAdjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist ComfortablyExtra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of...
9. SE 10-Piece Test Lead Set with Alligator Clips - TL10
- 5 Pairs of color-coded test leads: black, green, red, white, and yellow
- 19.5” Copper wire with heavy insulation
- 1.5” Alligator clips at both ends of each test lead
- Vinyl-covered alligator clips with strong spring
- Crimped clips clamp securely to ensure good conduction
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10. Thermaltronics FBA_TMT-TC-2 Lead Free Tip Tinner, 20 g in 0.8 oz. Container
- Lead free (RoHS Compliant)
- Removes tip oxidation
- No-Clean compatible formulation
- Minimal residues
- Rapidly re-tins badly oxidised soldering iron tips.
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11. 5x Trinniti Eurorack Synthesizer Modular Plug Lights - LED Jack Light 3.5mm 1/8 inch 12 volt
- Visualize the output voltage of a module - Red/Blue/Purple
- Specifically made for the Eurorack +/- 12 volt standard
- Rubber grip with logo
- 3.5MM (1/8 INCH) mono plug
- HAND MADE in the United States by Trinniti
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12. Rockford RFHLC High Level Speaker Signal to Low Level RCA Adapter
- Rockford Fosgate RF-HLC high level speaker signal to low level RCA Adapter
- Speaker Level to RCA
- High to Low Adapter
- Package weight: 1.0 lbs
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13. Mini A500k Electric Bass Guitar Potentiometers Audio Tone Switch Shaft 18mm Pack of 10
- perfect for replacing and upgrading volume and tone controls.
- A500K-ohm mini control pot
- Coarse knurled shaft fits most control knobs
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15. LED Digital Battery Indicator Meter Gauge, 12V/24V/36V/48V LED Battery Gauge for Golf Cart with Hour Meter(36V)
- 【Monitor Chargring Status】-- Provide instant battery status to permit effective management of the charging. Led Flash for low charge, specifically designed to monitor the power level of battery while charging or discharging
- 【LED Indicator】-- Our battery indicator gauge owns a high quality and clear Led display. Display of 10 segment LED bar graph. High reliability, comes with a set of accessorieseasy to install and operate
- 【High reliability with Memory Function】-- The led digital battery indicator meter with memory option to recall quantity of electricity; High reliability, wide operating voltage and temperature range
- 【Extensive Application】-- The Led Digital Battery Indicator Meter with hour meter Guage, works on 12V 24V 36V 48V Batteries for Cart. One meter can meet your various need
- 【Service Guarantee】: Led Digital Battery Indicator Meter Gauge. 100% test before shipping to ensure product perfect. We provide 100% perfect customer service, if you are not satisfied with our Battery Indicator, we accept all of the return, replacement or refund requests
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16. Circuit-Bending: Build Your Own Alien Instruments (ExtremeTech)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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18. WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner, Quick-Drying Spray, 11 OZ
- Wd-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray - Electronic & Electrical Equipment Cleaner. 11 Oz.
- Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray. Wd-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray Is Ideal For Removing Oil, Dirt, Flux Residue, And Condensation From Sensitive Electrical Equipment. This Quick Drying, Residue-Free Formula Is Safe On Metal And Plastic
- Task Specific Solution. Wd-40 Specialist Offers Easy Solutions For Specific Problems. Wd-40 Specialist Line Is Designed With Industrial Strength Quality And Extreme Penetration For Your Hard To Solve Issues
- Blast Away Debris. Blast Away Oil, Dirt, Flux Residue And Condensation From Sensitive Electronics And Electrical Equipment With Pinpoint Precision. It'S Ideal For Use On Printed Circuit Boards, Controls, Switches, Precision Instruments And Electric Panels
- Safe To Use. This Precise And Specific Formula Is Safe To Use On Plastic, Rubber, And Metal. It Is 50-State Voc Compliant And The Smart Straw Technology Allows For The Ultimate Precision For Even The Most Sensitive Components
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Oh boy, I have a lot to say. First off, I love seeing the increased enthusiasm for video bending I've seen as of late. Welcome!
The CHAV is something i have a LOT of experience with, the touch device on the box I've made in that link is this one and is used instead of the 40106 oscillator by use of a switching jack like this one here. Maybe you dont want to do something that complex, but I used these so i could route oscillator or CV modulation outputs from my modular synth rig. that jack works by letting the output of the 40106 chip route to the VGA generator when nothing is plugged in and my other sources route to the vga gen when something IS plugged in.
I would also recommend checking out the original article that promted the creation of the CHAV. Even more to explore here.
There are others out there who have instead used the LTC1799 or even a couple of them and the results are amazing. Better than the 40106 IMO, cheap too.
Others here have mentioned video mixers. A very popular one in the video bending community is Karl Klomp's Dirty Mixer which is just as glitchy and poorly behaved as the CHAV for which you can find a build tutorial here. It's very simple and cheap to build. Another route, should you prefer something more behaved (as it includes a time base corrector) is the Schele Mixer. The dude's website is a fucking mess and you can only buy stuff from him by emailing him and gifting him a payment via paypal - which I realize can be a sketchy proposition, but if it's any comfort I have bought a few things from him (all in all probs totaling near $400) and hasnt screwed me yet so...
Now for my take on Sima brand products. Get one of these. 2 or 3 if you can. I have made really cool bends on the board and have a few sitting around for future plans, but anything that can alter color, gain, and contrast of the image passing through it should give you similar bends to the ones ive linked. The Sima box in your video won't give you anything interesting as far as bends go (I'd know, I have one), but you are welcome to surprise me.
I absolutely LOVE video bending so hit me up if you need any help, advice or creative suggestions man.
Hey there! I started circuit bending a year or so ago and I was asking a lot of the same questions as you.
Google around for circuit bending tutorials and you are bound to find some.
Here's what worked for me:
-These are usually found in thrift stores, like Goodwill.
-Don't buy new toys from a department store, they usually have electronic components that are more modern and harder to mess with.
-Don't spend a lot of money on a thing unless you are certain you know exactly how you are going to mess with it. I'm poor, so saving money was a huge aspect for me.
-Look for stuff that was made somewhere between 1980 - 2005ish. test it out in the store first to make sure it makes noises, the more the better. (You can sometimes hear if a toy is older, its sounds sometimes sound a bit more 'low-quality' or something... At least to me. One indicator is this: If the batteries are running low, a good toy to circuit bend will make some odd sounds.)
-solder
-a soldering iron
-Alligator leads(clips)
-Several screwdrivers of varying sizes.
-Several smaller screwdrivers
-wire
-resistors (look online for more details)
-These are the basics, but there may be more you need. Look online more.
-Use an area with good light.
-Google for tutorials for your specific item. You might have gotten lucky and gotten a commonly circuit-bent item.
-Google for tutorials for specific effects. You might want to make your item make certain sounds. Google will help you find people who have done it before you, if it has been done.
-Google for tutorials for any questions you have. People have probably asked it before. If you get stuck, phrase your question as many ways as possible and Google the variations. You will find answers, even if they are not the specific ones you were looking for. All information you digest will help you better learn this game of circuit bending.
Yeah man... I dunno. Just use Google and if you're really into it, keep reading more about it. Stop by every thrift store you see or if you're loaded, buy whatever shit you wanna bend on Ebay. Buy the stuff you need online, at local electronic stores, or if you absolutely have to, radio shack.
Here's a good site to start. Just read.
u/badon_ said:
> Yeah, you probably toasted it. It's possible it could "heal", but I wouldn't count on it. Just curious, why not stick to the AA batteries?
u/BlipBlopBleps said:
> batteries run out - power supplies are 4 ever. [...] I'm just sad cause I successfully repaired it and then decided to try the power supply thing, being too impatient to study up on power supplies and potentially frying the circuit..
Rechargeable AA batteries exist, and some of the best ones will last as long or longer than the power supply. I recommend you get these ones (make sure your battery specifications match the packaging in this photo):
Get this package first to get the highest quality charger on the market:
You need that charger to get the full life out of Eneloops. If you take care of them, Eneloops will last at least a decade, maybe longer.
The bracelets are like these, the wallwart i'd recommend looking up since i don't think i'm going to explain it well. But, it's basically a bunch of caps that go between the wall plug, and the device you're plugging in to give some resistance if you do cause a short. You can buy them, or build them im pretty sure. Again i'd do some research of your own, definitely not explaining it right lol
You'll want to invest in some alligator clips like these to make your life easier: https://www.amazon.com/SE-TL10-10-Piece-Alligator-Clips/dp/B0002KRABU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519111473&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=alligator+clips
And maybe a visit to https://www.taydaelectronics.com/ to find switches and knobs and things. You can also harvest these from old, busted electronics you find here and there. Getting started is more of an art than a science - you start touching things to other things and see what happens. Good luck!
This is the one that I use, its been holding up pretty well. Just be sure to keep the tip clean and tinned, it's a pain when they start to oxidize. I use something like this. Also be sure to get the right sized tip(s) for your projects.
Ones that complete a bent circuit are new to me and I don't know if they're the same, but people have made plugs that look like this for Eurorack as an indicator for a jack's output, particularly with bipolar LEDs for positive and negative voltages.
[Singles] (http://division-6.com/shop/Jacklight-3.5mm-Red-Blue-Test-LED.html)
[5x] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01FWQ8RKQ/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all)
[DIY] (https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=83999)
I don't exactly need them as I have a mini oscilloscope but I'd like to make some for output jacks with normalled connections when I want to break them. Anyway here, perhaps just the connection to ground through the LED is all the bend needs.
something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Screwdriver-Electronic-McDonalds-Disassemble/dp/B07H3S81D4
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if so, try googling first, and to really get help, you need to add a picture.
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EDIT: here's another one....
https://www.amazon.com/Silverhill-Tools-ATKTR4-Screwdriver-Replacement/dp/B004IUEHYS
I usually just recycle an old DC power adapter. The math is really easy. Count the A* batteries and multiply by 1.5 to get voltage.
If you wanna be really fancy, get a bunch of these: https://www.amazon.com/ZOZO-Regulated-Switching-Replacement-Electronics/dp/B015PXUHYA/
The quick easy way would be to use a converter like this https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-RFHLC-Speaker-Signal-Adapter/dp/B009VTDVMU
The more difficult way would be to open it up and trace the audio path to where it enters the power amplifier section.
Good question, I didn’t know about the difference until after I ordered them. It doesn’t say on this page but I used these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RGKF9WG?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
http://www.amazon.com/Circuit-Bending-Build-Alien-Instruments-ExtremeTech/dp/0764588877
Here is one circuit you might be able to build for yourself: http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Voltage-level-indicator-with-a-zener-diode.php
Here is a pre-assembled LED voltage bar, (might be too big though) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGVV46T/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07GGVV46T&pd_rd_w=LrOVg&pf_rd_p=10ebaf99-73de-4f5d-a994-e7f5fc52f86f&pd_rd_wg=lh6B3&pf_rd_r=2PGC63FBX3YE7CHX6K6T&pd_rd_r=d526f036-2dff-11e9-b05b-55823f4364c8
I don't know anything about RC planes, but motor control is sometimes done through pulsing the voltages at different rates instead of just providing less or more voltage- I don't think these types of meters would work on the pulsed type control.
Started collecting bent stuff a couple years ago and now can bend and build stuff myself. As you learn to solder, the only skill you need basically, read these two books:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0415998735
http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0764588877
Check out this book, it basically describes everything.
Also learn to solder and get a decent soldering gun.
http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0764588877
Hey, that’s progress!
Try resoldering the connectors on the back of those. They might have come loose from the mechanical pressure over time.
As for cleaning the buttons themselves, I have some stuff that I use for dodgy buttons and scratchy pots. Not exactly this, but it’s from from RadioShack which doesn’t exist anymore. Probably this is similar and would do the job:
https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Electrical-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00AF0OFVU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541714656&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=electrical+contact+cleaner&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41yj73g%2B%2BlL&amp;ref=plSrch
I’d resolder the connections, then spray this stuff in there and click the buttons like a hundred times.
Worst case scenario, those little black buttons are a standard part you can replace.