The photo was real.
The "almost too good to be real" photo was taken with a handheld iPhone 14 Pro and not enhanced afterwards.
As some of you guessed, it's Emerald Lake in Canada.
bigclive activity
The normal weekend stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaMfvXGT5G0
2023-12-23 03:43:51 +0000 UTC View PostExtra pre-Christmas stream
This isn't the normal weekend stream. It's the extra one one-day later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDKpK3pOXE0
2023-12-23 03:38:14 +0000 UTC View PostInteresting heat lamp
A look at an interesting heat lamp with various safety features. This could have possible uses for a custom localised infrared heat source for either technical applications or for a personal warmth device in a draughty garage or workshop which is impractical to heat by conventional means. 2023-12-21 18:06:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Quiet Patreon Stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zq2eM0FP04
2023-12-21 17:40:52 +0000 UTC View PostA proper repair video
This is a proper full repair video. None of that shallow short video crap that I've been making too much of recently.
The harsh reality of YouTube is that the short videos tend to be more popular as most people want to cram as many videos into a viewing session as possible due to the ...
2023-12-21 03:27:04 +0000 UTC View PostAnd Temu have now pulled that floodlight too!
I'm almost feeling uncomfortable. Temu must be monitoring my videos and have maybe worked out which account is mine. The LED floodlight has just been pulled from their site.
2023-12-21 00:03:42 +0000 UTC View PostToys returned by the authorities
My toys have been returned by the "authorities". It's time to go HIJACK some planes.
For those who don't know, I took these on as hand luggage for safety reasons due to the lithium cells inside, and they were seized as being potential weapons.
Inside a flickery Luxa pyramid clone
Having already looked at the well built Luxa unit, I thought it would be good to open a clone I've had for a while and take a look at its construction.
The clone has always flickered as it rotates, so I was expecting the slip ring assembly to be basic. But it's actually pretty w...
2023-12-20 02:47:55 +0000 UTC View PostMore scam de-icers have arrived
Now with exciting blinky LED feature. The packaging with these ones is the full-on scam packaging. The round one is so cheap that it will be the biggest earner.
I may jump this video in the queue to make as many people aware of the scam as possible.
Unusual circuit for monitoring roller pressure
This is one of those videos that will almost certainly get very low views because it is incredibly niche and will only appeal to a small audience.
It's a custom PCB specific to a PCB panel cleaning machine where scotchbrite rollers remove oxides from the copper layer prior to photoresist be...
2023-12-18 12:51:32 +0000 UTC View Post3D morphing stars in a pyramid
For the amazingly deep and complex 3D effect this gives, the mechanism inside is surprisingly simple. It's also been well engineered for ease of construction and a long service life.
2023-12-18 01:49:46 +0000 UTC View PostTemu recall of bulbs
It turns out it was me who triggered the recall of the incorrect voltage bulbs. Good on Temu for being reactive.
"Upon reviewing your video, our team swiftly addressed the issue, and we have enhanced supervision has been implemented for this product & already modified the informa...
Weekend stream link
Here's the link to the weekend stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qba9r0yUfCA
2023-12-15 17:26:00 +0000 UTC View PostQuiet Patreon Stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfdDBBhyKdc
2023-12-14 19:34:19 +0000 UTC View PostTemu 100W LED floodlight
This Temu 100W LED floodlight is exactly what you're expecting....
But beyond that, they have deviated from the normal circuitry arrangement by using an interesting modular approach.
2023-12-14 04:51:46 +0000 UTC View PostLaser space nebula projector
This is actually a fairly well implemented effect. It does use a fairly powerful laser, so care should be taken when using it where people can look into the output directly.
The nebula effect and distortion disk rotator are very reminiscent of products made by the daddy of effects pro...
2023-12-14 04:35:34 +0000 UTC View PostOne more Glasgow video
Just a quickie, since there's nothing too complex about this unit. It's basically just an enclosed water heater with a thermal cutout and a pressure activated switch that activates the unit when the water is flowing. The heater has fixed power output, and temperature is controlled by ...
2023-12-11 22:52:40 +0000 UTC View PostOne I recorded in Glasgow
This style of light has clearly become a common thing, and that's good, because it is supremely customisable. The massive lens gathers up a lot of light from the LED and projects it as a very useful beam/wash in the style of a theatre profile light.
This mass produced unit repre...
2023-12-10 14:36:38 +0000 UTC View PostDropping a video early
I'm going to drop the molecular de-icing video early, since it's "fashionable" at the moment, and I think a lot of people are being scammed.
There are the usual suspects appearing putting up high profile adverts with really high pricing on these re-themed air fresheners.
Inside a molecular de-icer for cars
These units are supposed to prevent ice and snow from forming on your vehicle by emitting a molecular agitation field that prevents the ice crystals from precipitating.
Obviously this is a load of crap, as they are just rethemed air fresheners.
Weekend stream link
Here's the link to the weekend stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Ml5SqBpAw
2023-12-09 11:01:41 +0000 UTC View PostJust had the Aldi tools seized at the airport
The Aldi "Dremel" type tool and glue gun have both been taken by airport security because they felt I could brandish the glue gun like a weapon.
Next time I'll stick them in hold luggage and just lie when they ask if there are any lithium batteries in it. (The batteries are built into...
2023-12-08 11:53:15 +0000 UTC View PostQuiet Patreon Stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-PC7goFCz0
2023-12-07 20:14:10 +0000 UTC View PostCheap wall mounting cordless light
The biggest surprise in this unit was the massive variation between LED currents. The older technology yellow passes over 12 times as much current as the green LED, but still looks dimmer.
This cost a mere £3 from a local store, and would make an excellent project case.
Weekend stream link
This stream may be volatile, as the mobile network it is on has been experiencing widespread technical issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nre4pIDHDzA
2023-12-02 04:17:23 +0000 UTC View PostQuiet Patreon Stream
Just about to start in glorious potato vision - mobile data permitting.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98BXzIveEqU
2023-11-30 20:34:57 +0000 UTC View PostSomething POSH for a change
I got this more professional unit around the time I was making videos about the cheap ones, but I didn't want to make too many videos on the same subject at the time.
This is a more rugged temperature controller - specifically a heating controller in this version, and it has MUCH better con...
2023-11-29 03:06:56 +0000 UTC View PostI did keep the Temu 120V bulbs (and did the hack)
Quite a fun ambient video showing the construction and conversion of some lamps I got from Temu a while ago.
I even managed to mess up twice and left it in for your viewing pleasure.
2023-11-28 05:50:24 +0000 UTC View Post