Mike n Tibs DNA Mods!

[Spiceman1967]

Nice job but damn, that's a clean workbench

ps. LOVE my Hakko solder station!

I tidied up before taking pics lol. It looked like a wreck earlier.

Yeah, the Hakko is great.

 

[Spiceman1967]

I had to do a double take there for a second. At first I thought you said "DNA75".

Looks good!

Hahaha....Yeah I wish.

 

[KTMRider]

This is how my workbench looks as of 5 mins ago...

 

[Spiceman1967]

Oh, and that workbench is so clean that you should fined!

Cleanliness is next to ... Oh hell who am I kidding? My wife made me clean it up before I took the pics.

 

[Spiceman1967]

This is how my workbench looks as of 5 mins ago...

Oh now you're just showin off...

 

[Alexander Mundy]

This is how my workbench looks as of 5 mins ago...

Looks fairly clean to me. Mines a pit. Started to clean up earlier today but don't have enough places to put stuff. Time to get a new cabinet or two.

 

[KTMRider]

Oh now you're just showin off...

Actually, that's a quad I'm building from spare parts. I realized I had everything but a frame so I bought a frame to build this out. Now that I've built a few, I have a better idea how to install everything but to make it clean is really time consuming. I had it together for a quick hover test but then took it apart to install FPV (camera) gear and printed some parts. I still need to wire the camera and OSD which will probably take a few hours because of soldering all the small wires.

 

[KTMRider]

Speaking of Hakko...

I got the kit with the free wire cutters. I thought it'd be crap and I already had a good mini wire cutter (Craftsman Professional). The wire cutter is one of the best I've used and replaced my old wire cutter.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZPDG1K...olid=F3MZG2G16HAR&coliid=I39OW8OD0EJUBE&psc=1

 

[Spiceman1967]

Speaking of Hakko...

I got the kit with the free wire cutters. I thought it'd be crap and I already had a good mini wire cutter (Craftsman Professional). The wire cutter is one of the best I've used and replaced my old wire cutter.

Hakko CHP-170 Micro Soft Wire Cutter, 1.5mm Stand-off, Flush Cut, 2.5mm Hardened Carbon Steel Construction, 21-Degree Angled Jaw, 8mm Jaw Length, 16 Gauge Maximum Cutting Capacity: Side Cutting Pliers: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Yep that is the same pair I have. They are definitely the best pair I have ever had. All the electrical techs at work have them. For around $5 you cant beat 'em.

 

[mikepetro]

Yep that is the same pair I have. They are definitely the best pair I have ever had. All the electrical techs at work have them. For around $5 you cant beat 'em.

I "codified" them at work, in other words we stock them in our spare parts cage. All the guys love em....

Oh, and I bought the Haiko solder station for work too, also a hit, but damn do those guys abuse some gear!

 

[awsum140]

I got a pair of Xuron 170 nippers that are really nice although a little more expensive. What I really like about them is that they hold the nipped off piece of wire rather than shooting it off into wherever when I cut something. That avoids all those tiny pieces of kanthal, nickel and titanium being scattered around.

Xuron 170-II Micro-Shear Flush Cutter: Wire Cutters: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

PS - A clean workbench is a sign of....

 

[KTMRider]

I got a pair of Xuron 170 nippers that are really nice although a little more expensive. What I really like about them is that they hold the nipped off piece of wire rather than shooting it off into wherever when I cut something. That avoids all those tiny pieces of kanthal, nickel and titanium being scattered around.

Xuron 170-II Micro-Shear Flush Cutter: Wire Cutters: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

PS - A clean workbench is a sign of....

That's why I have that Greek yogurt container in my workspace. I snip wires and stuff into that so it doesn't go everywhere. Like a mini trash can on the desk.

 

[awsum140]

I use 1oz plastic cups, have a large bag of them for a reason I can't remember. One is a mini trash can and one is a min water glass for cleaning drip tips and such.

 

[aldenf]

I'll refrain from comment so I don't get flamed for going off on a "Libertarian rant".

I have a strong libertarian bend myself. It seems like all "mainstream" politicians have forgotten the meanings of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

 

[Tpat591]

I have a strong libertarian bend myself. It seems like all "mainstream" politicians have forgotten the meanings of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Only way to solve it is to eliminate Lobbying, Fundraising & Campaign Contributions entirely by forcing all NETWORKS, NEWS & MEDIA outlets to provide equal time to any candidates free of charge in exchange for licensing. Cut all special Interest groups and other avenues of corruption off at the knees in one fell swoop.

 

[KTMRider]

Only way to solve it is to eliminate Lobbying, Fundraising & Campaign Contributions entirely by forcing all NEWS & MEDIA outlets to provide equal time to any candidates free of charge in exchange for licensing. Cut all special Interest groups and other avenues of corruption off at the knees in one fell swoop.

Term limits for Congress.

 

[mikepetro]

FIGHT THIS!!!!!

SA 3547 as filed
SEC. 5032. REGULATIONS RELATING TO E-CIGARETTES.
(a) In General.–Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shall, in coordination and consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration–
(1) finalize the interim final rule of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued October 30, 2015, pertaining to e-cigarettes; and
(2) expand that rule to prohibit the carrying of battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices in checked baggage and in carry-on baggage.
(b) Definition.–In this section, the term “battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices” means e-cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.

 

[laurie9300]

OMG! Can the world be any more ridiculous?



..................don't answer that..........

 

[mikepetro]

No vape gear in your checked baggage, fine, but now they dont what to let you carry it on either. You have leave all vape gear at home, what the hell you supposed to use on your trip??? Cigarettes???

 

[mikepetro]

URGENT: US Senate May Consider Ban of E-cigs in Carry On Bags - SFATA | Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association