4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Wed Jul 02 2008, 08:06PMFor those not familiar with the concept, you'll want to read this thread:
In short, we're starting a travelling junk box. You can take what you want, add what you like, and send it on to the next person. Who knows what sort of fabulous 4hv junk you might end up with! All this for the cost of a priority mail flat rate box.
Let's start signing up! So far, the participants are:
EDIT: See map for current list of participants.
Anyone else who wants to participate, please let me know. We're going to have it go through the US first, and then on to each major geographical region in turn.
Anyone who would like to participate should use the PM system and send me their address, their name, and if there's anyone they'd absolutely like to be before or after on the list.
For reference, here are the rules of participating:
1) The box will be a flat-rate priority mail box. This allows unlimited weight and makes sure everyone in the US pays the same for shipping - $9.80. Anyone who signs up to receive the box agrees to be responsible for the cost of shipping it to the next person, who will be in the United States - so have $9.80 set aside. The box will be returned to me when it is done with its US rounds and I will pass it on to the next country on the list.
2) Nothing hazardous that could be a problem. This means, as Conundrum said, no mercury switches, no liquids, nothing very fragile, and no lithium batteries or anything that could short out or turn on in transit.
3) Take and add what you want, but try to add something of equivalent or greater value compared to what you took.
4) Whoever gets the box must sign the log book, take the junk they want, add the junk they don't, update the inventory, mail the box to the next person, and make a post here about it.
5) The box should be passed on as soon as possible. Please don't sit on it for a week before sending it to the next person.
6) I will accept the names of everyone who wants to participate, and send each person a private message with the address of the person who is next in line to receive the box. That way we don't need to worry about keeping information in the box updated if anyone changes their mind. Check your private messages before sending the box along, just in case anything has changed.
7) If the box is in bad shape, please replace it. They are free at the post office. You can order them for free at usps.com.
We'd all appreciate it if anyone would like to make a post in this thread as the box reaches each destination. Pictures would be most welcome.
Please use this thread only to post that you received or sent the box, along with pictures if you'd like. Keep the chatting and suggestions limited to the other thread.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sat Aug 23 2008, 08:07PM
Okay, the box is on its way to Dave's as we speak. I should note that Conundrum got the box off the ground and off to a great start with his contribution of stuff. I tried to round it out as much as possible, and Dave will be able to help even more with that.
Here's an inventory of what's currently in the box. Anyone who gets the box should post an updated inventory when it's sent out.
Got from Conundrum:
- assorted bag of silicon
- unknown Toshiba control board
- xenon flash tube
- cellular phone circuitboard
- optical module x(2)
- neodymium magnets
- single conversion fsk receiver
- Toshiba lcd controller
- small lcd screen x(4)
- large 3 pin power connector
- small board w/ random parts x(2)
- 470 ohm resistors x(~50)
- flex cable w/ motor x(2)
- 6ft 4-conductor ribbon cable
- large circuit breaker
- 1.5ft 1in-wide thermal strip
- unknown photodiode module
- box of LEDs
- bag of random parts & thermal pads
- motor w/ reduction drive x(3)
- OEG relay x(2)
- 4.4 UH conductor
- LED array
- 10-turn 2k linear potentiometer
- assorted ferrites & coils
- 99.99% pure sample indium
- vial glow powder
- small piece of pcb with 4HV etched on it
- 11 mbps wireless lan module
- unknown black plastic module
- piezo x(3)
- lens x(6)
- large poly & electrolytic capacitors x(5)
- microswitch module x(2)
- bag of 12 assorted zener diodes
- small bag of random parts
- small bag of many disc capacitors
I took:
- 3 transistors from random bag
- 1 butterfly air variable capacitor
- 1 metal can crystal
- 2 photoresistors
- 2 germanium diodes
I added:
- 1 answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
- 1 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case
- 1 h8513 transistor in to-3 case
- 2 ferrite noise chokes
- 1 to-3 socket
- 1 screw-in 30amp fuse
- 1 spool magnet wire, unknown gauge
- 1 db9f connector
- 1 ps2 to usb adapter
- 20 canadian brass screws
- 3 tl074 op amps
- 2 microswitches
- 1 microwave oven capacitor
- 1 fan motor core
- 1 transformer, unknown voltage
- 1 package pic microcontrollers
- 1 broken AEAPCB88 terminal node controller
- 1 working DeLorme Earthmate serial GPS receiver
- 1 Log Book
Total Current Inventory:
The box is currently on it's way to Dave Marshall, in Warner-Robins, GA. Next up is going to be J. Aaron Holmes. I'm going to try to get a map up so you folks can see where it's been and where it's going. If anyone doesn't see their name on the list above, send me a private message as soon as possible.
Chris Russell, Sat Aug 23 2008, 08:07PM
Okay, the box is on its way to Dave's as we speak. I should note that Conundrum got the box off the ground and off to a great start with his contribution of stuff. I tried to round it out as much as possible, and Dave will be able to help even more with that.
Here's an inventory of what's currently in the box. Anyone who gets the box should post an updated inventory when it's sent out.
Got from Conundrum:
- assorted bag of silicon
- unknown Toshiba control board
- xenon flash tube
- cellular phone circuitboard
- optical module x(2)
- neodymium magnets
- single conversion fsk receiver
- Toshiba lcd controller
- small lcd screen x(4)
- large 3 pin power connector
- small board w/ random parts x(2)
- 470 ohm resistors x(~50)
- flex cable w/ motor x(2)
- 6ft 4-conductor ribbon cable
- large circuit breaker
- 1.5ft 1in-wide thermal strip
- unknown photodiode module
- box of LEDs
- bag of random parts & thermal pads
- motor w/ reduction drive x(3)
- OEG relay x(2)
- 4.4 UH conductor
- LED array
- 10-turn 2k linear potentiometer
- assorted ferrites & coils
- 99.99% pure sample indium
- vial glow powder
- small piece of pcb with 4HV etched on it
- 11 mbps wireless lan module
- unknown black plastic module
- piezo x(3)
- lens x(6)
- large poly & electrolytic capacitors x(5)
- microswitch module x(2)
- bag of 12 assorted zener diodes
- small bag of random parts
- small bag of many disc capacitors
I took:
- 3 transistors from random bag
- 1 butterfly air variable capacitor
- 1 metal can crystal
- 2 photoresistors
- 2 germanium diodes
I added:
- 1 answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
- 1 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case
- 1 h8513 transistor in to-3 case
- 2 ferrite noise chokes
- 1 to-3 socket
- 1 screw-in 30amp fuse
- 1 spool magnet wire, unknown gauge
- 1 db9f connector
- 1 ps2 to usb adapter
- 20 canadian brass screws
- 3 tl074 op amps
- 2 microswitches
- 1 microwave oven capacitor
- 1 fan motor core
- 1 transformer, unknown voltage
- 1 package pic microcontrollers
- 1 broken AEAPCB88 terminal node controller
- 1 working DeLorme Earthmate serial GPS receiver
- 1 Log Book
Total Current Inventory:
- assorted bag of silicon
- unknown Toshiba control board
- xenon flash tube
- cellular phone circuitboard
- optical module x(2)
- neodymium magnets
- single conversion fsk receiver
- Toshiba lcd controller
- small lcd screen x(4)
- large 3 pin power connector
- small board w/ random parts x(2)
- 470 ohm resistors x(~50)
- flex cable w/ motor x(2)
- 6ft 4-conductor ribbon cable
- large circuit breaker
- 1.5ft 1in-wide thermal strip
- unknown photodiode module
- box of LEDs
- bag of random parts & thermal pads
- motor w/ reduction drive x(3)
- OEG relay x(2)
- 4.4 UH conductor
- LED array
- 10-turn 2k linear potentiometer
- assorted ferrites & coils
- 99.99% pure sample indium
- vial glow powder
- small piece of pcb with 4HV etched on it
- 11 mbps wireless lan module
- unknown black plastic module
- piezo x(3)
- lens x(6)
- large poly & electrolytic capacitors x(5)
- microswitch module x(2)
- bag of 12 assorted zener diodes
- small bag of random parts
- small bag of many disc capacitors
- 1 answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
- 1 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case
- 1 h8513 transistor in to-3 case
- 2 ferrite noise chokes
- 1 to-3 socket
- 1 screw-in 30amp fuse
- 1 spool magnet wire, unknown gauge
- 1 db9f connector
- 1 ps2 to usb adapter
- 20 canadian brass screws
- 3 tl074 op amps
- 2 microswitches
- 1 microwave oven capacitor
- 1 fan motor core
- 1 transformer, unknown voltage
- 1 package pic microcontrollers
- 1 broken AEAPCB88 terminal node controller
- 1 working DeLorme Earthmate serial GPS receiver
- 1 Log Book
The box is currently on it's way to Dave Marshall, in Warner-Robins, GA. Next up is going to be J. Aaron Holmes. I'm going to try to get a map up so you folks can see where it's been and where it's going. If anyone doesn't see their name on the list above, send me a private message as soon as possible.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Dave Marshall, Mon Sept 08 2008, 04:00AM
Ok, after a substantial delay on my part, the box will be leaving for J. Aaron Holmes' house on Monday the 8th of September.
I took some pretty good swag out of the box:
The xenon flash tube
The garmin GPS
The LED ring
A couple of the random ICs
The 10 turn, 2k potentiometer
A little of the glow powder
2 of the little neodium magnets
I figure that obligates me to put some good stuff in to replace what I took. I added:
6) 680uF 250v capacitors
1) 600v 300A stud SCR
2) 400v 200A diode packs
2) 20kv(ish?) diode stacks on PCBs
4) small air variable butterfly capacitors
2) aluminum harddrive platters
1) 3 pole, 12 position rotary switch
About 30' of 13awg magnet wire
100ish feet of much thinner (24awg?) magnet wire
2 pairs of matching IR LEDs/phototransistors
Assorted 4000 series logic chips
3 or 4 crystals of assorted frequencies
There is everything required for a 130 joule SCR switched coilgun now in the box, except a coilform.
Dave
Dave Marshall, Mon Sept 08 2008, 04:00AM
Ok, after a substantial delay on my part, the box will be leaving for J. Aaron Holmes' house on Monday the 8th of September.
I took some pretty good swag out of the box:
The xenon flash tube
The garmin GPS
The LED ring
A couple of the random ICs
The 10 turn, 2k potentiometer
A little of the glow powder
2 of the little neodium magnets
I figure that obligates me to put some good stuff in to replace what I took. I added:
6) 680uF 250v capacitors
1) 600v 300A stud SCR
2) 400v 200A diode packs
2) 20kv(ish?) diode stacks on PCBs
4) small air variable butterfly capacitors
2) aluminum harddrive platters
1) 3 pole, 12 position rotary switch
About 30' of 13awg magnet wire
100ish feet of much thinner (24awg?) magnet wire
2 pairs of matching IR LEDs/phototransistors
Assorted 4000 series logic chips
3 or 4 crystals of assorted frequencies
There is everything required for a 130 joule SCR switched coilgun now in the box, except a coilform.
Dave
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sun Sept 14 2008, 05:44PM
Off topic posts removed. This thread is only for messages from people who have received and/or sent the box. Let's keep it free of clutter.
Chris Russell, Sun Sept 14 2008, 05:44PM
Off topic posts removed. This thread is only for messages from people who have received and/or sent the box. Let's keep it free of clutter.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Mon Oct 27 2008, 02:06PM
Good news! The box is actually en route to its next destination. The bad news is that Dave mailed it off just before a deployment overseas, and didn't have time to do an inventory, so it really will be a mystery as to what's inside.
I hope that's the last prolonged stop the box makes. There are a lot of people looking forward to getting their turn with the box, I'm sure.
Chris Russell, Mon Oct 27 2008, 02:06PM
Good news! The box is actually en route to its next destination. The bad news is that Dave mailed it off just before a deployment overseas, and didn't have time to do an inventory, so it really will be a mystery as to what's inside.
I hope that's the last prolonged stop the box makes. There are a lot of people looking forward to getting their turn with the box, I'm sure.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
J. Aaron Holmes, Fri Oct 31 2008, 07:01AM
Well, poo. Chris, I ought to have read your last post before sealing the box up (again). I didn't take a full inventory either, and probably should have, since the box had developed a few gaps and there were an awful lot of very tiny loose parts bouncing around. I think it quite certain that at least one or two escaped. Anyway, here's my compulsory I-got-the-junk-box post:
Here's the box as it arrived. Could have been in better shape, but nothing was seriously violated, anyway:
Here's a look inside:
And here are all the contents spread out:
Here are some of the loose bits. Some probably came from one of the bags. Some look like they probably broke off of one of the PCBs. I put them all in a new Ziplock baggy, so now there's a Junk Bag inside the Junk Box
I stole the:
PK-88
680uF 250v capacitors
600v 300A stud SCR
400v 200A diode packs
13AWG magnet wire
one of the air variable capacitors
I replaced with:
4x CM600 IGBT bricks
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
1x 16x2 LCD display new in bag
1x Mark Dunn SISG board, unpopulated
The CM600's were so big and heavy, I decided to engineer a cardboard tray to keep them from rattling around and destroying the rest of the Junk Box contents:
...and here's the box, all ready to go again. ALMOST... Look REAL close. Bonus points to whoever sees what I forgot to do. I almost cried when I noticed. Don't reply in this thread! (Answer backwards: .koob gol eht togrof I)
Box will be on its way off to Mike tomorrow!
PS: Since I'm giving them away, I can't be a chooser, but if you only plan on using two of the CM600's, do please leave the other two for somebody else. Modifying my packaging job shouldn't be too hard. OTOH, if you plan on using all of them, be my guest
Cheers,
Aaron, N7OE
EDIT:
J. Aaron Holmes, Fri Oct 31 2008, 07:01AM
Well, poo. Chris, I ought to have read your last post before sealing the box up (again). I didn't take a full inventory either, and probably should have, since the box had developed a few gaps and there were an awful lot of very tiny loose parts bouncing around. I think it quite certain that at least one or two escaped. Anyway, here's my compulsory I-got-the-junk-box post:
Here's the box as it arrived. Could have been in better shape, but nothing was seriously violated, anyway:
Here's a look inside:
And here are all the contents spread out:
Here are some of the loose bits. Some probably came from one of the bags. Some look like they probably broke off of one of the PCBs. I put them all in a new Ziplock baggy, so now there's a Junk Bag inside the Junk Box
I stole the:
PK-88
680uF 250v capacitors
600v 300A stud SCR
400v 200A diode packs
13AWG magnet wire
one of the air variable capacitors
I replaced with:
4x CM600 IGBT bricks
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
1x 16x2 LCD display new in bag
1x Mark Dunn SISG board, unpopulated
The CM600's were so big and heavy, I decided to engineer a cardboard tray to keep them from rattling around and destroying the rest of the Junk Box contents:
...and here's the box, all ready to go again. ALMOST... Look REAL close. Bonus points to whoever sees what I forgot to do. I almost cried when I noticed. Don't reply in this thread! (Answer backwards: .koob gol eht togrof I)
Box will be on its way off to Mike tomorrow!
PS: Since I'm giving them away, I can't be a chooser, but if you only plan on using two of the CM600's, do please leave the other two for somebody else. Modifying my packaging job shouldn't be too hard. OTOH, if you plan on using all of them, be my guest
Cheers,
Aaron, N7OE
EDIT:
teslacoolguy wrote ...
You forgot to put the log book in there. Am i right?
+10. Yes, damn! I was pissed! I had just peeled and stuck the end flaps down. Somehow I managed to tease the flaps apart with a knife and not rip them, but I still covered the thing in packing tape for good measure afterwards.You forgot to put the log book in there. Am i right?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Mike, Thu Nov 06 2008, 10:43PM
Box showed up today!!! When I got it from the mail man he told me it was pretty heavy :D:D
I rushed it open and found it stuffed! full of cool things and parts I'd never seen before.
Anyways what I took:
2 of the CM600 bricks (i wont be greedy, I left the other 2 :))
1 SiSG Control Board( unpopulated)
5 inches of the thermal strip
1 of the ferrite toroids
Since I took some really nice stuff, I figured I better replace it all :D:
1 UPE computer grade 3300uF 400VDC electrolytic capacitor
3x Ge 40L3501 5uF 400VDC axial film caps
3x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
5x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
4x RURG8060 diodes (to-247?) and 12x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A diodes(to-247) <<These are both in the same plastic rail together.
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
4x E45NK80ZD 800v 45A sot-227 minibrick mosfets
2x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
Mike, Thu Nov 06 2008, 10:43PM
Box showed up today!!! When I got it from the mail man he told me it was pretty heavy :D:D
I rushed it open and found it stuffed! full of cool things and parts I'd never seen before.
Anyways what I took:
2 of the CM600 bricks (i wont be greedy, I left the other 2 :))
1 SiSG Control Board( unpopulated)
5 inches of the thermal strip
1 of the ferrite toroids
Since I took some really nice stuff, I figured I better replace it all :D:
1 UPE computer grade 3300uF 400VDC electrolytic capacitor
3x Ge 40L3501 5uF 400VDC axial film caps
3x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
5x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
4x RURG8060 diodes (to-247?) and 12x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A diodes(to-247) <<These are both in the same plastic rail together.
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
4x E45NK80ZD 800v 45A sot-227 minibrick mosfets
2x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
assorted bag of silicon -cant find this...hmm
unknown toshiba control board
cell phone circuit board
1 neodyium magnet
optical module (x2)
single conversion fsk receiver (duno what that is, but no one said they took it)
toshiba lcd controller
small lcd screen (x4)
large 3 pin power connector ( ithink)
small board w/random parts (x2)
470 ohm resistors(x50)
flex cable w/ two motors ???
6 foot 4 conductor ribbon cable
large circuit breaker
1ft 1inchwide thermal strip
unknown photodiode module
box of led's
bag of random parts and thermal pads
motor w/reduction driver (x3)
oeG relay(x2)
4.4uh conductor
led array
assorted ferrites and coils
99.99% pure indium sample
vail of glow powder --cant find this either
small piece of pcb with 4hv etched on it
11mbps wireless lan module
unknown black plastic module
piezo x3
lens x6
2 poly capacitors in bag
microswitch module x2
bag of 12 assorted zener diodes
small bag of random parts
small bag of many disc capacitors
1 answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
1 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case -cant find this
1 h8512 transistor in to-3 case
2 ferrite noise chokes
1 to-3 socket
1 screw in 30 amp fuse
1 spool magnet wire unknown gage
1 db94 connector
1 ps2 to usb adapter
20 canadian brass screws
3 tl074 op amps
2 microswitches
1 microwave oven capacitor
1 fan motor core
1 transformer unknown voltage
1 package pic microcontrollers
1 broken AeapCB88 terminal node controller
2 CM600 igbt bricks
1 lcd 16x2 display new in bag
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
1 UPE computer grade 3300uF 400VDC electrolytic capacitor
3x Ge 40L3501 5uF 400VDC axial film caps
3x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
5x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
4x RURG8060 diodes (to-247?) and 12x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A diodes(to-247) <<These are both in the same plastic rail together.
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
4x E45NK80ZD 800v 45A sot-227 minibrick mosfets
2x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
1 logbook
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
..., Fri Nov 14 2008, 05:29AM
It arrived safely here at UCSB, and was quite full
I didn't manage to bring stuff home on my trip home last weekend, but I had a fair amount of of mazzilli parts, so I added:
(see for more info about boards--sorry I don't have a better page up yet)
4x to-247 heatsinks
6x IRFP250
3x T130-6 powdered iron cores (one is a little chipped) I would recommend about 200 turns on them for a mazzilli driver, one has 100 turns on it
2x aerovox AFPS (high current pulsed) series 3uf/450vdc caps
1x PF2125-ND 1.2uf 250v cap
10x uf4007 1A/1kv fast diodes
4x 583-R5000F-T 0.2A/5kv fast diodes
~20x 1n5240 10v zener didoes
2x K104a large mazzilli driver boards--these boards had some problems in the manufacturing process one has a big hole in the middle and one has a few missing traces
2x K104b small mazzilli driver boards, these ones are in decent shape but will require a bit of rework (not quite sellable but totally junkbox quality)
~10x medium ESD bags
~20x ESD warning stickers
and a few Krazer 'business' cards
And since I wanted to make sure I added some value to the box
1x ~20mw 405nm USB laser pointer (hastily made a few months ago, whoever takes it might want to build a slightly nicer case for it). Stick it on the end of a USB-B cable and enjoy. If focused it will burn through electrical tape/etc. Do not look into beam! I put it in the maxim sample box with the other sony ps3 optics deck parts.
I took:
1x large UPE capacitor
3x GE 5uf/400v caps
1x microwave oven cap
1x small air variable cap (hehe I have spent too long away from home I am suffering from withdrawal from caps...)
4x E45NK80ZD isotop MOSFETs (muhahahah)
3x small ancient transistors (I don't think I have seen transistors in a clear case, or with wire leads before!)
~20x 470r resistors (just the value I needed!)
1x toggle switch (new reset switch for my gps tracker board)
2x small lenses (one mounted for a CCD camera--just the thing for my ccd camera with a broken lens)
1x 20a breaker (I have a few projects that could use one of those)
..., Fri Nov 14 2008, 05:29AM
It arrived safely here at UCSB, and was quite full
I didn't manage to bring stuff home on my trip home last weekend, but I had a fair amount of of mazzilli parts, so I added:
(see
for more info about boards--sorry I don't have a better page up yet)4x to-247 heatsinks
6x IRFP250
3x T130-6 powdered iron cores (one is a little chipped) I would recommend about 200 turns on them for a mazzilli driver, one has 100 turns on it
2x aerovox AFPS (high current pulsed) series 3uf/450vdc caps
1x PF2125-ND 1.2uf 250v cap
10x uf4007 1A/1kv fast diodes
4x 583-R5000F-T 0.2A/5kv fast diodes
~20x 1n5240 10v zener didoes
2x K104a large mazzilli driver boards--these boards had some problems in the manufacturing process one has a big hole in the middle and one has a few missing traces
2x K104b small mazzilli driver boards, these ones are in decent shape but will require a bit of rework (not quite sellable but totally junkbox quality)
~10x medium ESD bags
~20x ESD warning stickers
and a few Krazer 'business' cards
And since I wanted to make sure I added some value to the box
1x ~20mw 405nm USB laser pointer (hastily made a few months ago, whoever takes it might want to build a slightly nicer case for it). Stick it on the end of a USB-B cable and enjoy. If focused it will burn through electrical tape/etc. Do not look into beam! I put it in the maxim sample box with the other sony ps3 optics deck parts.
I took:
1x large UPE capacitor
3x GE 5uf/400v caps
1x microwave oven cap
1x small air variable cap (hehe I have spent too long away from home I am suffering from withdrawal from caps...)
4x E45NK80ZD isotop MOSFETs (muhahahah)
3x small ancient transistors (I don't think I have seen transistors in a clear case, or with wire leads before!)
~20x 470r resistors (just the value I needed!)
1x toggle switch (new reset switch for my gps tracker board)
2x small lenses (one mounted for a CCD camera--just the thing for my ccd camera with a broken lens)
1x 20a breaker (I have a few projects that could use one of those)
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Fri Nov 21 2008, 06:07AM
Update:
Rather than try to keep several lists updated, the list of participants will be kept on the map. Check the map to see who is participating, if you're interested. If you're not on this map, and you want to participate, send me a private message with your full name and mailing address. Don't post here or anywhere else. My time is limited, and I'm only using my private messages to coordinate the box. I can't skim threads as well.
For anyone concerned about privacy, note that placement on the map is rounded off at low precision, and the only person who will have your address is me, and the person before you on the list.
Note that the box is open to European members. The only requirement is that you'll be responsible for any import taxes, as well as shipping it off to the next person, who will most likely be in another country.
Chris Russell, Fri Nov 21 2008, 06:07AM
Update:
Rather than try to keep several lists updated, the list of participants will be kept on the map. Check the map to see who is participating, if you're interested. If you're not on this map, and you want to participate, send me a private message with your full name and mailing address. Don't post here or anywhere else. My time is limited, and I'm only using my private messages to coordinate the box. I can't skim threads as well.
For anyone concerned about privacy, note that placement on the map is rounded off at low precision, and the only person who will have your address is me, and the person before you on the list.
Note that the box is open to European members. The only requirement is that you'll be responsible for any import taxes, as well as shipping it off to the next person, who will most likely be in another country.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
JimG, Tue Nov 25 2008, 11:30PM
The contents of the box when it arrived:
What I took:
What I added:
I sent out the box crammed, to my best guess, with the following:
I used one of the anti-static bags and placed a couple of the more delicate looking circuit boards in it since they were just floating around inside the box.
JimG, Tue Nov 25 2008, 11:30PM
The contents of the box when it arrived:
What I took:
4x RURG8060 diodes
4x HGTG27N120BN IGBTs
1x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
2x geared motors
2x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
1x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
1x 8inch by 10inch sheet of double sided copper clad for etching
What I added:
2x Sprague 1800uF 450VDC capacitors with mounting hardware
1x pair of wire strippers
1x Electronic Goldmine flyback
1x Small spool of #38 magnet wire
4x IRFP450 mosfets
4x IRFP460 mosfets
I sent out the box crammed, to my best guess, with the following:
1x assorted bag of silicon
1x unknown toshiba control board
1x cell phone circuit board
1 neodyium magnet
2x optical module
1x single conversion fsk receiver
1x toshiba lcd controller
4x small lcd screen
1x large 3 pin power connector
2x small board w/random parts
30x 470 ohm resistors
1x flex cable w/ two motors
6 foot 4 conductor ribbon cable
1ft 1inchwide thermal strip
1x unknown photodiode module
1x box of led's
1x bag of random parts and thermal pads
1x motor w/reduction driver
2x oeG relay
1x 4.4uh conductor
1x led array
1x assorted ferrites and coils
1x 99.99% pure indium sample
1x vail of glow powder --I was also unable to locate this
1x small piece of pcb with 4hv etched on it
1x 11mbps wireless lan module
1x unknown black plastic module
3x piezo
4x lens
2x poly capacitors in bag
2x microswitch module
12x assorted zener diodes
1x small bag of random parts
1x small bag of many disc capacitors
1x answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
1x 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case -cant find this
1x h8512 transistor in to-3 case
2x ferrite noise chokes
1x to-3 socket
1x screw in 30 amp fuse
1x spool magnet wire unknown gage
1x db94 connector
1x ps2 to usb adapter
20x canadian brass screws
3x tl074 op amps
2x microswitches
1x fan motor core
1x transformer unknown voltage
1x package pic microcontrollers
1x broken AeapCB88 terminal node controller
2x CM600 igbt bricks
1x lcd 16x2 display new in bag
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
2x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
3x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
2x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
7x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A IGBTs(to-247)
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
1x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
4x to-247 heatsinks
6x IRFP250
3x T130-6 powdered iron cores (one is a little chipped) I would recommend about 200 turns on them for a mazzilli driver, one has 100 turns on it
2x aerovox AFPS (high current pulsed) series 3uf/450vdc caps
1x PF2125-ND 1.2uf 250v cap
10x uf4007 1A/1kv fast diodes
4x 583-R5000F-T 0.2A/5kv fast diodes
~20x 1n5240 10v zener didoes
2x K104a large mazzilli driver boards--these boards had some problems in the manufacturing process one has a big hole in the middle and one has a few missing traces
2x K104b small mazzilli driver boards, these ones are in decent shape but will require a bit of rework (not quite sellable but totally junkbox quality)
~9x medium ESD bags
~19x ESD warning stickers
a few Krazer 'business' cards
1x ~20mw 405nm USB laser pointer (hastily made a few months ago, whoever takes it might want to build a slightly nicer case for it). Stick it on the end of a USB-B cable and enjoy. If focused it will burn through electrical tape/etc. Do not look into beam! I put it in the maxim sample box with the other sony ps3 optics deck parts.
2x Sprague 1800uF 450VDC capacitors with mounting hardware
1x pair of wire strippers
1x Electronic Goldmine flyback
1x Small spool of #38 magnet wire
4x IRFP450 mosfets
4x IRFP460 mosfets
1 logbook
I used one of the anti-static bags and placed a couple of the more delicate looking circuit boards in it since they were just floating around inside the box.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Ultra7, Thu Nov 27 2008, 02:50AM
Got the Box today.
Man that is one crammed to the max little box full of goodies.
I have updated the list with what I jacked, and what I added.
I left the CMH600's in there, because while it was very cool to hold, I will probably never use them.
My camera is also on the fry, so I will post pics of what I took later, but if you use your imagination, you'll probably not have to work too hard to come up with the fact that I took very little.
1x assorted bag of silicon
1x unknown toshiba control board
1x cell phone circuit board
1 neodyium magnet
2x optical module
1x single conversion fsk receiver
1x toshiba lcd controller
4x small lcd screen
1x large 3 pin power connector
2x small board w/random parts
30x 470 ohm resistors
1x flex cable w/ two motors
6 foot 4 conductor ribbon cable
1ft 1inchwide thermal strip
1x unknown photodiode module
1x box of led's
1x bag of random parts and thermal pads
1x motor w/reduction driver
2x oeG relay
1x 4.4uh conductor
1x led array
1x assorted ferrites and coils
1x 99.99% pure indium sample
1x vail of glow powder --I was also unable to locate this
1x small piece of pcb with 4hv etched on it
1x 11mbps wireless lan module
1x unknown black plastic module
3x piezo
4x lens
2x poly capacitors in bag
2x microswitch module
12x assorted zener diodes
1x small bag of random parts
1x small bag of many disc capacitors
1x answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
1x 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case -cant find this
1x h8512 transistor in to-3 case
2x ferrite noise chokes
1x to-3 socket
1x screw in 30 amp fuse
1x spool magnet wire unknown gage
1x db94 connector
1x ps2 to usb adapter
20x canadian brass screws
3x tl074 op amps
2x microswitches
1x fan motor core
1x transformer unknown voltage
1x package pic microcontrollers
1x broken AeapCB88 terminal node controller
2x CM600 igbt bricks
1x lcd 16x2 display new in bag
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
2x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
3x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
2x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
5x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A IGBTs(to-247)
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
1x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
4x to-247 heatsinks
6x IRFP250
3x T130-6 powdered iron cores (one is a little chipped) I would recommend about 200 turns on them for a mazzilli driver, one has 100 turns on it
2x aerovox AFPS (high current pulsed) series 3uf/450vdc caps
1x PF2125-ND 1.2uf 250v cap
10x uf4007 1A/1kv fast diodes
4x 583-R5000F-T 0.2A/5kv fast diodes
~20x 1n5240 10v zener didoes
2x K104a large mazzilli driver boards--these boards had some problems in the manufacturing process one has a big hole in the middle and one has a few missing traces
2x K104b small mazzilli driver boards, these ones are in decent shape but will require a bit of rework (not quite sellable but totally junkbox quality)
~9x medium ESD bags
~19x ESD warning stickers
a few Krazer 'business' cards
1x ~20mw 405nm USB laser pointer (hastily made a few months ago, whoever takes it might want to build a slightly nicer case for it). Stick it on the end of a USB-B cable and enjoy. If focused it will burn through electrical tape/etc. Do not look into beam! I put it in the maxim sample box with the other sony ps3 optics deck parts.
2x Sprague 1800uF 450VDC capacitors with mounting hardware
1x pair of wire strippers
1x Electronic Goldmine flyback
1x Small spool of #38 magnet wire
2x IRFP450 mosfets
2x IRFP460 mosfets
1 logbook
What I took.
2X heat sinks
2X irfp450
2X irfp460
2X irfp250
2X HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A IGBTs(to-247)
The Laser Pointer
The Brackets from off of the large Lytics
What I added!
1X Large Strobe module
2x Proto boards From
1X Old School Disk flyback
2X MOC
3x PCB mount screw terminal
1X Bag of assorted high Voltage Capacitors (Exact numbers unknown, because I didn't count them, but there is a boatload of them)
2x 10,000uF 60VDC CD Capacitors
6X BUZ11 Mosfets
6X IRF3205 Mosferts
10X SF38G Fast recovery Diodes
3X QM75CY-H High Power Switching Transistor Modules (Bi-polar)
2X Large wirewound Dale Resistors (Like for a Terry Filter)
Damn!
Cant get the box closed now. . .
Have to take the Goldmine Flyback just to make room.
Holiday tomorrow, so I will ship it off either Friday, or Saturday.
Ultra
Ultra7, Thu Nov 27 2008, 02:50AM
Got the Box today.
Man that is one crammed to the max little box full of goodies.
I have updated the list with what I jacked, and what I added.
I left the CMH600's in there, because while it was very cool to hold, I will probably never use them.
My camera is also on the fry, so I will post pics of what I took later, but if you use your imagination, you'll probably not have to work too hard to come up with the fact that I took very little.
1x assorted bag of silicon
1x unknown toshiba control board
1x cell phone circuit board
1 neodyium magnet
2x optical module
1x single conversion fsk receiver
1x toshiba lcd controller
4x small lcd screen
1x large 3 pin power connector
2x small board w/random parts
30x 470 ohm resistors
1x flex cable w/ two motors
6 foot 4 conductor ribbon cable
1ft 1inchwide thermal strip
1x unknown photodiode module
1x box of led's
1x bag of random parts and thermal pads
1x motor w/reduction driver
2x oeG relay
1x 4.4uh conductor
1x led array
1x assorted ferrites and coils
1x 99.99% pure indium sample
1x vail of glow powder --I was also unable to locate this
1x small piece of pcb with 4hv etched on it
1x 11mbps wireless lan module
1x unknown black plastic module
3x piezo
4x lens
2x poly capacitors in bag
2x microswitch module
12x assorted zener diodes
1x small bag of random parts
1x small bag of many disc capacitors
1x answering machine controlboard sans a few parts
1x 2n3055 transistor in to-3 case -cant find this
1x h8512 transistor in to-3 case
2x ferrite noise chokes
1x to-3 socket
1x screw in 30 amp fuse
1x spool magnet wire unknown gage
1x db94 connector
1x ps2 to usb adapter
20x canadian brass screws
3x tl074 op amps
2x microswitches
1x fan motor core
1x transformer unknown voltage
1x package pic microcontrollers
1x broken AeapCB88 terminal node controller
2x CM600 igbt bricks
1x lcd 16x2 display new in bag
5x PIC 16F688s new in tube
2x 8inch by 10inch sheets of double sided copper clad for etching
4x UCC37322P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
4x UCC37321P 9a mosfet drivers(Dip package)
5x UCC27425 dual mosfet drivers (DIP Package)
3x fairchild FOD2200 optoisolators (Dip package)
2x Microchip PIC18LF2550 (dip package)
3x Microchip PIC18F2550 (dip package)
5x HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A IGBTs(to-247)
1x new in box 9pin male D-sub connector from radioshack
1x STTH200L06TV1 Turbo dual diode 600v 120a sot-227 minibrick package
4x to-247 heatsinks
6x IRFP250
3x T130-6 powdered iron cores (one is a little chipped) I would recommend about 200 turns on them for a mazzilli driver, one has 100 turns on it
2x aerovox AFPS (high current pulsed) series 3uf/450vdc caps
1x PF2125-ND 1.2uf 250v cap
10x uf4007 1A/1kv fast diodes
4x 583-R5000F-T 0.2A/5kv fast diodes
~20x 1n5240 10v zener didoes
2x K104a large mazzilli driver boards--these boards had some problems in the manufacturing process one has a big hole in the middle and one has a few missing traces
2x K104b small mazzilli driver boards, these ones are in decent shape but will require a bit of rework (not quite sellable but totally junkbox quality)
~9x medium ESD bags
~19x ESD warning stickers
a few Krazer 'business' cards
1x ~20mw 405nm USB laser pointer (hastily made a few months ago, whoever takes it might want to build a slightly nicer case for it). Stick it on the end of a USB-B cable and enjoy. If focused it will burn through electrical tape/etc. Do not look into beam! I put it in the maxim sample box with the other sony ps3 optics deck parts.
2x Sprague 1800uF 450VDC capacitors with mounting hardware
1x pair of wire strippers
1x Electronic Goldmine flyback
1x Small spool of #38 magnet wire
2x IRFP450 mosfets
2x IRFP460 mosfets
1 logbook
What I took.
2X heat sinks
2X irfp450
2X irfp460
2X irfp250
2X HGTG27N120BN 1200v 72A IGBTs(to-247)
The Laser Pointer
The Brackets from off of the large Lytics
What I added!
1X Large Strobe module
2x Proto boards From
1X Old School Disk flyback
2X MOC
3x PCB mount screw terminal
1X Bag of assorted high Voltage Capacitors (Exact numbers unknown, because I didn't count them, but there is a boatload of them)
2x 10,000uF 60VDC CD Capacitors
6X BUZ11 Mosfets
6X IRF3205 Mosferts
10X SF38G Fast recovery Diodes
3X QM75CY-H High Power Switching Transistor Modules (Bi-polar)
2X Large wirewound Dale Resistors (Like for a Terry Filter)
Damn!
Cant get the box closed now. . .
Have to take the Goldmine Flyback just to make room.
Holiday tomorrow, so I will ship it off either Friday, or Saturday.
Ultra
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Arcstarter, Sat Dec 06 2008, 10:33PM
Box arrived just a minute ago!! Wow, haven't been this excited....ever. Pics and update of the items will be later today, probably have it shipped out tomorrow, if not than the next day for sure.
Arcstarter, Sat Dec 06 2008, 10:33PM
Box arrived just a minute ago!! Wow, haven't been this excited....ever. Pics and update of the items will be later today, probably have it shipped out tomorrow, if not than the next day for sure.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Arcstarter, Mon Dec 15 2008, 10:46PM
Well, finally going to send it out. I am very sorry for the delay, and the fact that i did not add much.
The box was in sad condition, made me cry a little :P. It was torn, bulged and stuff, so i got a new box. A little plastic box inside was broken, and a bunch of ferrite toroids and other ferrite stuff was cracked and just floating around the box. I took them all out of course. I made a new 'box' for the CM600's, made with a piece of cardboard wrapped tightly around them and then taped shut, and then i stuffed newspaper tightly into the sides and taped that up. Not perfect, but alright. Also, i re-wrapped the bipolar transistors in the bubble wrap, and taped it shut. Did some other stuff not worth mentioning, like repackaging stuff and putting stuff in the big ziplock. I also took the mounting bracket off of one of the MOC's that Ultra7 put in the box to make room.
Anyway, what i took:
The 4 g27n120bn IGBT's, 2 irfp250's, 10 uf4007's, 2 of the screw down terminal things that mount on a pc board, 2 small black heatsinks to make room, the 2 Dale 1kohm resistors, two small spools of wire and the 4 very tiny magnets.
What i added (not really much of anything good, could not fit any of the good stuff):
A bag of random small capacitors good for timing or decoupling, 3 sk065k scr's which are 1kv and 65/70 amps continuous and 950amps for 10ms and worth something like 7 bucks each, 24 10megohm resistors for tesla coil tank cap bleeders/balancers, a bag of 10 assorted crystal oscillators, 2 SOIC ucc37322 9 amp mosfet drivers, and a 650pf 20kvdc capacitor from Chris Hooper, which he got from RFparts.com and the 500pf 20kvdc caps that look identical from there are worth i think 35 bucks.
I know it was not much, but if someone thinks i should, i will send 3 MOC's and 2 computer grade lytics that are i think 200vdc and 1400uf to the next person in line that wants them at my expense. I also have more stuff i wanted to add, but i just can not fit anymore. The box is bulged again, and even though i got it today, it looks like someone set off a few tons of tnt in it. It is so full, i picked it up and shook it and nothing moved at all. Seriously! Ask DaJJHman when he gets it.
The first pic is all the broken ferrite pieces, the second is the complete contents of the box, after i took my stuff, third and forth is the CM600 box(if you can call it that) that i made in 3 1/2 seconds, fifth is the old junk box(left) and the new one i got(right), sixth is what i added.
Sorry, the pictures that i have of what i took will not download, because my camera is a piece of junk. But you can pretty much just imagine what i took.
Arcstarter, Mon Dec 15 2008, 10:46PM
Well, finally going to send it out. I am very sorry for the delay, and the fact that i did not add much.
The box was in sad condition, made me cry a little :P. It was torn, bulged and stuff, so i got a new box. A little plastic box inside was broken, and a bunch of ferrite toroids and other ferrite stuff was cracked and just floating around the box. I took them all out of course. I made a new 'box' for the CM600's, made with a piece of cardboard wrapped tightly around them and then taped shut, and then i stuffed newspaper tightly into the sides and taped that up. Not perfect, but alright. Also, i re-wrapped the bipolar transistors in the bubble wrap, and taped it shut. Did some other stuff not worth mentioning, like repackaging stuff and putting stuff in the big ziplock. I also took the mounting bracket off of one of the MOC's that Ultra7 put in the box to make room.
Anyway, what i took:
The 4 g27n120bn IGBT's, 2 irfp250's, 10 uf4007's, 2 of the screw down terminal things that mount on a pc board, 2 small black heatsinks to make room, the 2 Dale 1kohm resistors, two small spools of wire and the 4 very tiny magnets.
What i added (not really much of anything good, could not fit any of the good stuff):
A bag of random small capacitors good for timing or decoupling, 3 sk065k scr's which are 1kv and 65/70 amps continuous and 950amps for 10ms and worth something like 7 bucks each, 24 10megohm resistors for tesla coil tank cap bleeders/balancers, a bag of 10 assorted crystal oscillators, 2 SOIC ucc37322 9 amp mosfet drivers, and a 650pf 20kvdc capacitor from Chris Hooper, which he got from RFparts.com and the 500pf 20kvdc caps that look identical from there are worth i think 35 bucks.
I know it was not much, but if someone thinks i should, i will send 3 MOC's and 2 computer grade lytics that are i think 200vdc and 1400uf to the next person in line that wants them at my expense. I also have more stuff i wanted to add, but i just can not fit anymore. The box is bulged again, and even though i got it today, it looks like someone set off a few tons of tnt in it. It is so full, i picked it up and shook it and nothing moved at all. Seriously! Ask DaJJHman when he gets it.
The first pic is all the broken ferrite pieces, the second is the complete contents of the box, after i took my stuff, third and forth is the CM600 box(if you can call it that) that i made in 3 1/2 seconds, fifth is the old junk box(left) and the new one i got(right), sixth is what i added.
Sorry, the pictures that i have of what i took will not download, because my camera is a piece of junk. But you can pretty much just imagine what i took.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Hon1nbo, Fri Dec 19 2008, 03:23AM
it arrived today, and I already took my new stuff out, put my old stuff in, took pics, updated the log book, and will send it out tomorrow... and arcstarter, how this box did not rip in half during transport remains a mystery to me lol
what I took:
2x CM600's (sorry, but I have big plans for them since I am on winter break... ^_^)
2x 1800uF 450VDC caps
small panel mount mic jack connector
disk flyback (never got the one I ordered from Logan, so I took it)
a scrap Mazzili driver board (one of the ones with the smaller traces peeling off)
1x unused copper clad board
and a small homemade PCB for what appears to be an RF project
What I put INTO the box:
1x 7kV micro Transformer (the thing is about one inch cubed)
1x CCFL Driver
1x 200 mw, 808nm Laser Diode w/ technical data in Antistatic bag
1x unpopulated I/O board I got two of when betatesting a dual core arduino board... (data: HERE)
at least 4 feet of Nitinol Wire
1x 25 button Membrane Keypad
1x five by eight red/green/orange LED Matrix
2x small, LED dot matrix displays (supports two characters on one, and four on the other)
1x DLP Chip and Driver Board and Peltier Cooler from a working NEC SX-10000 Light Engine (3 DLP chip, 1080 HD Projector... so I can spare at least one of the boards).. in an oversize, resealable AntiStatic bag
2x paired RF Transmitter/receiver (NOTE: on these units I do not know which transmitters/receivers are which, and the sets use two DIFFERENT frequencies! take both, or know how to check then it won't matter though)...
1x Mark Generator "starter kit" (this was for sale on this board, but no one made an offer on my stuff, so in the box it goes) - the assembly consists of twelve 25 pF, 10kV caps in parallel via 1megOHM resistors and is on two terminal blocks for easy adjustment of the gaps
Hon1nbo, Fri Dec 19 2008, 03:23AM
it arrived today, and I already took my new stuff out, put my old stuff in, took pics, updated the log book, and will send it out tomorrow... and arcstarter, how this box did not rip in half during transport remains a mystery to me lol
what I took:
2x CM600's (sorry, but I have big plans for them since I am on winter break... ^_^)
2x 1800uF 450VDC caps
small panel mount mic jack connector
disk flyback (never got the one I ordered from Logan, so I took it)
a scrap Mazzili driver board (one of the ones with the smaller traces peeling off)
1x unused copper clad board
and a small homemade PCB for what appears to be an RF project
What I put INTO the box:
1x 7kV micro Transformer (the thing is about one inch cubed)
1x CCFL Driver
1x 200 mw, 808nm Laser Diode w/ technical data in Antistatic bag
1x unpopulated I/O board I got two of when betatesting a dual core arduino board... (data: HERE)
at least 4 feet of Nitinol Wire
1x 25 button Membrane Keypad
1x five by eight red/green/orange LED Matrix
2x small, LED dot matrix displays (supports two characters on one, and four on the other)
1x DLP Chip and Driver Board and Peltier Cooler from a working NEC SX-10000 Light Engine (3 DLP chip, 1080 HD Projector... so I can spare at least one of the boards).. in an oversize, resealable AntiStatic bag
2x paired RF Transmitter/receiver (NOTE: on these units I do not know which transmitters/receivers are which, and the sets use two DIFFERENT frequencies! take both, or know how to check then it won't matter though)...
1x Mark Generator "starter kit" (this was for sale on this board, but no one made an offer on my stuff, so in the box it goes) - the assembly consists of twelve 25 pF, 10kV caps in parallel via 1megOHM resistors and is on two terminal blocks for easy adjustment of the gaps
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Anon01, Thu Dec 25 2008, 12:17AM
Didn't get around to heading to Stillwater, sorry guys.
It should be out tomorrow.
What I took:
4x UCC37322
2x UCC37321
2x UCC37322 soic package
1x Beginning of Marx Generator
1x Roll of thermal strip
1x magnetic viewing film
1x 200mW 808nm laser diode
10x SF386 diodes
1x Sprauge 20kV 650MMFD capacitor
2x MOCS
?x random ICs from random bag of ICs
3x 2200 optocouplers
1x ZVS driver + parts
2x Matching RF transmitter/receivers
2x PIC16F870-I/SP
1x PIC18F2250-I/SP
1x 220L06TV1
1x Tri-color LED wire
What I put in:
10x Photo Flash Capacitors (Random values 80-120uF)
8x 50n100 IGBTs
1x 20W audio amp, good but I removed the output connection port
1x assembled ZVS driver, decided I didn't need it. Cap needs to be replaced to a smaller size.
1x desoldering braid
2x small TO247 heatsinks, can put TO220 on them if you want
2x 1100uF 35V lytics
2x RURG5060, used for voltage drop on battery amplifier, works.
1x user ID keyswitch module, Allenco
Anon01, Thu Dec 25 2008, 12:17AM
Didn't get around to heading to Stillwater, sorry guys.
It should be out tomorrow.
What I took:
4x UCC37322
2x UCC37321
2x UCC37322 soic package
1x Beginning of Marx Generator
1x Roll of thermal strip
1x magnetic viewing film
1x 200mW 808nm laser diode
10x SF386 diodes
1x Sprauge 20kV 650MMFD capacitor
2x MOCS
?x random ICs from random bag of ICs
3x 2200 optocouplers
1x ZVS driver + parts
2x Matching RF transmitter/receivers
2x PIC16F870-I/SP
1x PIC18F2250-I/SP
1x 220L06TV1
1x Tri-color LED wire
What I put in:
10x Photo Flash Capacitors (Random values 80-120uF)
8x 50n100 IGBTs
1x 20W audio amp, good but I removed the output connection port
1x assembled ZVS driver, decided I didn't need it. Cap needs to be replaced to a smaller size.
1x desoldering braid
2x small TO247 heatsinks, can put TO220 on them if you want
2x 1100uF 35V lytics
2x RURG5060, used for voltage drop on battery amplifier, works.
1x user ID keyswitch module, Allenco
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
teslacoolguy, Mon Jan 26 2009, 09:13PM
Good news guys. THe box came and boy was it stuffed. I will post here again when it's ready to get sent out with pics and a list of what i took and what i added.
teslacoolguy, Mon Jan 26 2009, 09:13PM
Good news guys. THe box came and boy was it stuffed. I will post here again when it's ready to get sent out with pics and a list of what i took and what i added.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
teslacoolguy, Tue Feb 03 2009, 08:25PM
the junkbox is out and on it's way to Billybobjoe.
I took:
8x 50n100 igbt's
1x ccfl inverter
1x 7kv micro transformer
1x large led matrix
1x strobe tube
3x sk065k scr's
1x assembled zvs board
2x small led matrix
1x bag of high voltage caps
1x >3ft nitinol wire
1x wire cutters
1x indium 99.99%
1x empty I/O board
1x 10,000uf 75vdc cap
I added:
1x 12vdc pelter module
4x 1200uf 250v capacitor
8x rhrc7560 diode
3x g30n60 igbt's
1x bag of heatsinks
1x voice record/playback ic
1x unknown elec capacitor
4x camera board
1x dual 7 segment display
1x moc
1x dc motor
1x stepper motor
teslacoolguy, Tue Feb 03 2009, 08:25PM
the junkbox is out and on it's way to Billybobjoe.
I took:
8x 50n100 igbt's
1x ccfl inverter
1x 7kv micro transformer
1x large led matrix
1x strobe tube
3x sk065k scr's
1x assembled zvs board
2x small led matrix
1x bag of high voltage caps
1x >3ft nitinol wire
1x wire cutters
1x indium 99.99%
1x empty I/O board
1x 10,000uf 75vdc cap
I added:
1x 12vdc pelter module
4x 1200uf 250v capacitor
8x rhrc7560 diode
3x g30n60 igbt's
1x bag of heatsinks
1x voice record/playback ic
1x unknown elec capacitor
4x camera board
1x dual 7 segment display
1x moc
1x dc motor
1x stepper motor
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Billybobjoe, Sat Feb 07 2009, 04:03PM
OK, got the box yesterday and it is very dense.
I added:
6x - small heatsinks (some w/transistors attached)
1x - Dale 130 watt 1500 ohm power resistor
1x- coaxial lightning/surge protector
1x - RCA style plug receptacle
1x - small clip on microphone
3x - small DC motors with gears
1x - 0-19 selector switch
1x - "rope" style 120v heating element (gets warm at 12v)
1x - pot-style flash heating element (120v but will supposedly melt itself if not regulated or without a load)
2x -12v DC brushless fans
2x - snap on ferrite chokes
1x - lighted LED momentary switch
2x - 131k MOVs (yellow)
2x - huge photoresistors
1x - high current momentary switch
1x - spade terminal fuse holder w/20A fuse
I took:
4x - RHRG7560 diodes (still 4 left)
2x - mica mounting insulators
1x - small heatsink
1x - key switch
1x - 10 meg resistor package
2x - small relays
?x - A few random small capacitors/resistors from "the bag" (you'll see what I mean)
1x - photoflash board
1x - HV diode string
1x - peltier module
I also (for the sake of room) took out a "board" if you will that had an electrolytic capacitor partially embedded in a black epoxy resin. There were some resistors showing through it but they could not have been salvaged and I could not get the capacitor off of it (it was approximately the value of a photoflash cap and there are a few of those still in the box).
There is NO free space in the box (and there wasn't when I got it) - someone needs to take the two larger electrolytic capacitors.
Also that DLP projector module is awesome looking - I hope someone can get it to work.
I will send it out as soon as I know who to send it to . . . I just PM'd Chris Russell to we'll see . . .
EDIT - UPDATE - I sent it out today (2/9/09).
Billybobjoe, Sat Feb 07 2009, 04:03PM
OK, got the box yesterday and it is very dense.
I added:
6x - small heatsinks (some w/transistors attached)
1x - Dale 130 watt 1500 ohm power resistor
1x- coaxial lightning/surge protector
1x - RCA style plug receptacle
1x - small clip on microphone
3x - small DC motors with gears
1x - 0-19 selector switch
1x - "rope" style 120v heating element (gets warm at 12v)
1x - pot-style flash heating element (120v but will supposedly melt itself if not regulated or without a load)
2x -12v DC brushless fans
2x - snap on ferrite chokes
1x - lighted LED momentary switch
2x - 131k MOVs (yellow)
2x - huge photoresistors
1x - high current momentary switch
1x - spade terminal fuse holder w/20A fuse
I took:
4x - RHRG7560 diodes (still 4 left)
2x - mica mounting insulators
1x - small heatsink
1x - key switch
1x - 10 meg resistor package
2x - small relays
?x - A few random small capacitors/resistors from "the bag" (you'll see what I mean)
1x - photoflash board
1x - HV diode string
1x - peltier module
I also (for the sake of room) took out a "board" if you will that had an electrolytic capacitor partially embedded in a black epoxy resin. There were some resistors showing through it but they could not have been salvaged and I could not get the capacitor off of it (it was approximately the value of a photoflash cap and there are a few of those still in the box).
There is NO free space in the box (and there wasn't when I got it) - someone needs to take the two larger electrolytic capacitors.
Also that DLP projector module is awesome looking - I hope someone can get it to work.
I will send it out as soon as I know who to send it to . . . I just PM'd Chris Russell to we'll see . . .
EDIT - UPDATE - I sent it out today (2/9/09).
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sat Feb 07 2009, 08:57PM
Apologies, I got wrapped up in the whole server restore thing, and fixing the wiki. The map update completely slipped my mind. I'll have a big map update ready tomorrow evening at the latest. Everyone who hasn't received the box yet (and Billybobjoe) will be getting a PM at that time telling them who is getting the box after them.
If you're still deciding if you want to participate, now's the time! I intend to plot out all the remaining recipients on the list with this update (about half a dozen, from the looks of it). If nobody else chimes in, the box will go back to me, and I'll document the whole box and scan the logbook. From there, it'll either get passed on to Europe/Canada, or stay with me until someone requests it be sent out again.
Chris Russell, Sat Feb 07 2009, 08:57PM
Apologies, I got wrapped up in the whole server restore thing, and fixing the wiki. The map update completely slipped my mind. I'll have a big map update ready tomorrow evening at the latest. Everyone who hasn't received the box yet (and Billybobjoe) will be getting a PM at that time telling them who is getting the box after them.
If you're still deciding if you want to participate, now's the time! I intend to plot out all the remaining recipients on the list with this update (about half a dozen, from the looks of it). If nobody else chimes in, the box will go back to me, and I'll document the whole box and scan the logbook. From there, it'll either get passed on to Europe/Canada, or stay with me until someone requests it be sent out again.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Staci, Fri Feb 27 2009, 01:40AM
The box showed up today in good shape. It's super heavy and not an inch to budge inside. Lots of fun stuff going around:
I took:
Big ChunkyMonkey SCR
Heater cup
1 heatsink
1 keypad
2 microswitches
some of the PICs
I added:
1 5000W custom planar transformer from a welder I designed. Ping me for the datasheet.
30 Kingbright Chameleon full color RGB pixels in DIP package
4 LEM LA-205-P +/- 300A current sensors
100 pieces of 1N4004 (approx)
4 pieces 3x5 proto board
10x 40CPQ60 Schottkys
8X HGTG40N60A4D from Mountaintop PA. No hole , with the diode co-packaged there was no room :(
Tootles!
Staci
Staci, Fri Feb 27 2009, 01:40AM
The box showed up today in good shape. It's super heavy and not an inch to budge inside. Lots of fun stuff going around:
I took:
Big ChunkyMonkey SCR
Heater cup
1 heatsink
1 keypad
2 microswitches
some of the PICs
I added:
1 5000W custom planar transformer from a welder I designed. Ping me for the datasheet.
30 Kingbright Chameleon full color RGB pixels in DIP package
4 LEM LA-205-P +/- 300A current sensors
100 pieces of 1N4004 (approx)
4 pieces 3x5 proto board
10x 40CPQ60 Schottkys
8X HGTG40N60A4D from Mountaintop PA. No hole , with the diode co-packaged there was no room :(
Tootles!
Staci
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
rp181, Sat Mar 21 2009, 12:48AM
What happened to this? Is it still going?
rp181, Sat Mar 21 2009, 12:48AM
What happened to this? Is it still going?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sun Mar 22 2009, 12:54AM
Bust_A_Cap hasn't reported receiving the box, nor is he signing in to 4hv.org. Hopefully it's just a case of being too busy combined with spring break. Not much we can do but wait for it to turn up, unless anyone knows how to get in touch with him off-board.
Chris Russell, Sun Mar 22 2009, 12:54AM
rp181 wrote ...
What happened to this? Is it still going?
What happened to this? Is it still going?
Bust_A_Cap hasn't reported receiving the box, nor is he signing in to 4hv.org. Hopefully it's just a case of being too busy combined with spring break. Not much we can do but wait for it to turn up, unless anyone knows how to get in touch with him off-board.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
101111, Fri Mar 27 2009, 10:19AM
If you check his/her profile ( he hasn't been online for 8 months, I don't think you'll hear from him/her again...
101111, Fri Mar 27 2009, 10:19AM
If you check his/her profile (
he hasn't been online for 8 months, I don't think you'll hear from him/her again...Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Staci, Fri Mar 27 2009, 11:19PM
Wow, 8 months... He's either lost interest or found a MOT whilst it was turned on.
Shall I start another box. I don't mind taking that on as I'm the one that sent the box to /dev/null
Staci, Fri Mar 27 2009, 11:19PM
Wow, 8 months... He's either lost interest or found a MOT whilst it was turned on.
Shall I start another box. I don't mind taking that on as I'm the one that sent the box to /dev/null
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Backyard Skunkworks, Sat Mar 28 2009, 12:53AM
You can email Bust_A_Cap at sam_ham88 AT hotmail.com a little googling shows he's an ME student, so it is quite possible he is just busy.
Backyard Skunkworks, Sat Mar 28 2009, 12:53AM
You can email Bust_A_Cap at sam_ham88 AT hotmail.com a little googling shows he's an ME student, so it is quite possible he is just busy.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
David.Lightman, Sat Mar 28 2009, 01:01AM
This is very disappointing. If a new Junk-Box is started, maybe we'll have to confirm that the person is still interested in receiving it and that we have the current address just prior to shipping. With all the foreclosure and so many of members being school age folk it is surprising that this the first time it has gotten lost.
I was thinking about putting together an "RF Project Box". For those of us who are also interested in RF Specific.
D.L
David.Lightman, Sat Mar 28 2009, 01:01AM
This is very disappointing. If a new Junk-Box is started, maybe we'll have to confirm that the person is still interested in receiving it and that we have the current address just prior to shipping. With all the foreclosure and so many of members being school age folk it is surprising that this the first time it has gotten lost.
I was thinking about putting together an "RF Project Box". For those of us who are also interested in RF Specific.
D.L
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Sat Apr 04 2009, 10:41AM
hmm... shame about those RGB LED's, could have done with those. Might be worth asking around at his uni, maybe its sitting at some post office...
-A
Conundrum, Sat Apr 04 2009, 10:41AM
hmm... shame about those RGB LED's, could have done with those. Might be worth asking around at his uni, maybe its sitting at some post office...
-A
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
uzzors2k, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:21PM
Only allowing long term or "hard-core" members to participate might be a good idea. This system is based on trust, making someone with some history on the forum much less likely to abandon the community for a box of junk. Or you could make the new members pay a damage deposit.
uzzors2k, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:21PM
Only allowing long term or "hard-core" members to participate might be a good idea. This system is based on trust, making someone with some history on the forum much less likely to abandon the community for a box of junk. Or you could make the new members pay a damage deposit.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:22PM
It went to an off-campus address. Seeing as how he's not answering email or private messages, we can only guess as to what may have happened to the box. It's likely he's no longer there, and the current residents dishonestly kept the box rather than forwarding it or returning it, probably opening it in hopes that something valuable was inside. Keep an eye on eBay. If stuff from the box turns up, we can involve the local authorities. From here on out, each person on the list will have to PM the next person, and confirm that the mailing address is correct and that the person is still interested in getting the box.
In the meantime, nothing we can do but start another. We've got one volunteer. Anyone else interested in getting another box going?
Chris Russell, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:22PM
Conundrum wrote ...
hmm... shame about those RGB LED's, could have done with those. Might be worth asking around at his uni, maybe its sitting at some post office...
-A
hmm... shame about those RGB LED's, could have done with those. Might be worth asking around at his uni, maybe its sitting at some post office...
-A
It went to an off-campus address. Seeing as how he's not answering email or private messages, we can only guess as to what may have happened to the box. It's likely he's no longer there, and the current residents dishonestly kept the box rather than forwarding it or returning it, probably opening it in hopes that something valuable was inside. Keep an eye on eBay. If stuff from the box turns up, we can involve the local authorities. From here on out, each person on the list will have to PM the next person, and confirm that the mailing address is correct and that the person is still interested in getting the box.
In the meantime, nothing we can do but start another. We've got one volunteer. Anyone else interested in getting another box going?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Dave Marshall, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:55PM
Send it my way. Promise I won't hold on to it this time, and seeing as I'm prepping for a major move, I've got a ton o' junk to unload on some poor fool.
Edit: Heck, *I'll* start it and send it to Staci. Perhaps lock and remove the sticky on this thread and start a new one to reconstruct the list of participants?
I'll have the box ready to go by Monday or Tuesday.
-Dave
Dave Marshall, Sat Apr 04 2009, 12:55PM
Send it my way. Promise I won't hold on to it this time, and seeing as I'm prepping for a major move, I've got a ton o' junk to unload on some poor fool.
Edit: Heck, *I'll* start it and send it to Staci. Perhaps lock and remove the sticky on this thread and start a new one to reconstruct the list of participants?
I'll have the box ready to go by Monday or Tuesday.
-Dave
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
David.Lightman, Sat Apr 04 2009, 01:46PM
I have a stack of goodies to put in the box when it finally arrives here. 4Hv-MJB-2.0
D.L
David.Lightman, Sat Apr 04 2009, 01:46PM
I have a stack of goodies to put in the box when it finally arrives here. 4Hv-MJB-2.0
D.L
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Staci, Sat Apr 04 2009, 03:58PM
Great news!
The box has been returned to my stoop as "unclaimed"
Where shall I send it off to next?
Staci, Sat Apr 04 2009, 03:58PM
Great news!
The box has been returned to my stoop as "unclaimed"
Where shall I send it off to next?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
rp181, Sat Apr 04 2009, 04:41PM
Great indeed! PM chris for the next address in line.
rp181, Sat Apr 04 2009, 04:41PM
Great indeed! PM chris for the next address in line.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sat Apr 04 2009, 06:46PM
That's great news. I just sent a PM along with the next person, whom thankfully I know is still around.
Chris Russell, Sat Apr 04 2009, 06:46PM
That's great news. I just sent a PM along with the next person, whom thankfully I know is still around.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
ShawnLG, Wed Apr 15 2009, 10:59PM
The box arrived here just before easter. It was bulging and heavy.
Stuff I taken:
5 x PIC microcontrollers.
Some capacitors and crystals.
Light engine.
Voice recorder/playback IC.
Some ICs.
There was a lot of broken stuff like the ferrites. They went to the bin.
Stuff I added:
2 x 30Khz ultrasonic transducers.
12 x 2N7000 small signal MOSFET, six are SMT type.
2 x dual gate fet.
Tons of various general purpous transistors.
Tons of neon lamps.
200 x Blue 3mm LEDs (2 bags of it)
7 x memory backup capacitors(various sizes).
5 x HGT1N30N60A4D mini brick IGBTs.
1 x working HP photosmart 612 digital camera. (only take this if you do not have a camera to take pictures of your experiments or your camera sucks.:))
1 x hammer.
1 x adjustable wrench.
1 x HV insulator.
My microwave oven diode collection.
14 x IR PIN diodes.
Some ICs.
2 x 13.560Mhz crystals(SMT type), great for 13.56Mhz tesla coils.
1 x 10.140Mhz crystal. Can be used to pick up Chris's QRSS beacon.
Solar powered radio.
2x16 LCD module.
I put many of the loose components in some plasic bins. This shold help prevent them from getting smashed douring shipping. Reuse these bins for the HV migratory box.
The matching PC board and the 20w amp did not fit in the box. I wanted to also add an AC flyback but there is no room in the box. Maybe next time...
The box will be shiped tomorrow.
ShawnLG, Wed Apr 15 2009, 10:59PM
The box arrived here just before easter. It was bulging and heavy.
Stuff I taken:
5 x PIC microcontrollers.
Some capacitors and crystals.
Light engine.
Voice recorder/playback IC.
Some ICs.
There was a lot of broken stuff like the ferrites. They went to the bin.
Stuff I added:
2 x 30Khz ultrasonic transducers.
12 x 2N7000 small signal MOSFET, six are SMT type.
2 x dual gate fet.
Tons of various general purpous transistors.
Tons of neon lamps.
200 x Blue 3mm LEDs (2 bags of it)
7 x memory backup capacitors(various sizes).
5 x HGT1N30N60A4D mini brick IGBTs.
1 x working HP photosmart 612 digital camera. (only take this if you do not have a camera to take pictures of your experiments or your camera sucks.:))
1 x hammer.
1 x adjustable wrench.
1 x HV insulator.
My microwave oven diode collection.
14 x IR PIN diodes.
Some ICs.
2 x 13.560Mhz crystals(SMT type), great for 13.56Mhz tesla coils.
1 x 10.140Mhz crystal. Can be used to pick up Chris's QRSS beacon.
Solar powered radio.
2x16 LCD module.
I put many of the loose components in some plasic bins. This shold help prevent them from getting smashed douring shipping. Reuse these bins for the HV migratory box.
The matching PC board and the 20w amp did not fit in the box. I wanted to also add an AC flyback but there is no room in the box. Maybe next time...
The box will be shiped tomorrow.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Shaun, Fri Apr 17 2009, 08:39PM
The box just arrived at my house today. I am at my college at the moment, but I will hopefully head home briefly one day this weekend to deal with the box (college is only 45min from home). My dad says it is completely stuffed with something...
Shaun, Fri Apr 17 2009, 08:39PM
The box just arrived at my house today. I am at my college at the moment, but I will hopefully head home briefly one day this weekend to deal with the box (college is only 45min from home). My dad says it is completely stuffed with something...
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Shaun, Sun May 03 2009, 11:36PM
Ok, I have finished with the box and repacked it. Today is Sunday so I will be shipping it to bwsparxz tomorrow. You guys were really not kidding, this thing is completely stuffed full of "junk". And when it came time to repack it...well lets just say all my hours spent playing Tetris finally paid off...
Box contents:
So here's what I removed:
-Solar powered radio
-2x TL494
-50x 3mm blue LEDs
-20x neon lamps
-1x HUGE CdS cell
-2x ultrasonic transducers
-2x other transducers
-12x Kingbright RGB LEDs
-2x UCC37321
-HV insulator
-bunch of 1N4004 diodes
-3x perfboards
-2x 200A LEM current transducers
-1x 5.5V 1F memory backup cap
-desoldering braid
-unlabeled 'lytic cap
-10x 2N2222 (not pictured)
I added:
-large sheet of double sided 2oz copper clad
-5x LM7805 +5V regulators
-2x 2N3055 transistors (TEST PLEASE! One may be broken, not sure)
-10x "medium ferrite toroid" from Electronics Goldmine. Recommended by Steve Ward for his SSTC GDTs.
-2x 12mm UV LEDs
-several feet of magnesium ribbon
-1x SOIC UCC37321
-1x 330V 160uF photoflash cap
-3x 600V TYN640RG SCRs (these are perfect for photoflash-level CGs. I've used them up to 70J with no problems.)
-tube of 555 timers
-2x Xenon strobe tubes (trigger pins removed)
-50x 1Mohm 2W resistors (Marx anyone?)
-Pre-soldered CW multiplier section (uses 1N4007 diodes and 1kV 1nF caps)
-2x Molybdenum Permalloy toroids (these make AMAZING ZVS driver inductors! They only need 8-10 turns, which allows for extra thick wire!)
-2x TO-247 size black heatsinks
-10x 20V 47uF military tantalum caps (great for decoupling UCCs)
-100x 1N4148 ultrafast signal diodes
-6x 8-DIP IC sockets
-1x large halogen lamp
-1x large puk SCR (unclamped)
-2x large brick SCRs
-1x 400V 330uF 'lytic cap
-4x 0.68uF 875V foil caps (make great resonant caps in ZVS drivers, or halfbridge caps in SSTCs)
-3x pulse transformers (got these here, don't know much about them except they give a fat inch-long spark if you discharge a photoflash cap into the primary)
-10x MPF102 JFETs (bought them to make this; they work perfectly for it)
-1x 350V 1300uF 'lytic with 20W 10kohm bleeder
I've also compiled a comprehensive inventory of almost everything in the box as of today:
]gimboj_inventory.txt[/file]
Well that's about it, hopefully the box continues its journey safely and uninterrupted after I mail it tomorrow.
Regards,
Shaun
Shaun, Sun May 03 2009, 11:36PM
Ok, I have finished with the box and repacked it. Today is Sunday so I will be shipping it to bwsparxz tomorrow. You guys were really not kidding, this thing is completely stuffed full of "junk". And when it came time to repack it...well lets just say all my hours spent playing Tetris finally paid off...
Box contents:
So here's what I removed:
-Solar powered radio
-2x TL494
-50x 3mm blue LEDs
-20x neon lamps
-1x HUGE CdS cell
-2x ultrasonic transducers
-2x other transducers
-12x Kingbright RGB LEDs
-2x UCC37321
-HV insulator
-bunch of 1N4004 diodes
-3x perfboards
-2x 200A LEM current transducers
-1x 5.5V 1F memory backup cap
-desoldering braid
-unlabeled 'lytic cap
-10x 2N2222 (not pictured)
I added:
-large sheet of double sided 2oz copper clad
-5x LM7805 +5V regulators
-2x 2N3055 transistors (TEST PLEASE! One may be broken, not sure)
-10x "medium ferrite toroid" from Electronics Goldmine. Recommended by Steve Ward for his SSTC GDTs.
-2x 12mm UV LEDs
-several feet of magnesium ribbon
-1x SOIC UCC37321
-1x 330V 160uF photoflash cap
-3x 600V TYN640RG SCRs (these are perfect for photoflash-level CGs. I've used them up to 70J with no problems.)
-tube of 555 timers
-2x Xenon strobe tubes (trigger pins removed)
-50x 1Mohm 2W resistors (Marx anyone?)
-Pre-soldered CW multiplier section (uses 1N4007 diodes and 1kV 1nF caps)
-2x Molybdenum Permalloy toroids (these make AMAZING ZVS driver inductors! They only need 8-10 turns, which allows for extra thick wire!)
-2x TO-247 size black heatsinks
-10x 20V 47uF military tantalum caps (great for decoupling UCCs)
-100x 1N4148 ultrafast signal diodes
-6x 8-DIP IC sockets
-1x large halogen lamp
-1x large puk SCR (unclamped)
-2x large brick SCRs
-1x 400V 330uF 'lytic cap
-4x 0.68uF 875V foil caps (make great resonant caps in ZVS drivers, or halfbridge caps in SSTCs)
-3x pulse transformers (got these here, don't know much about them except they give a fat inch-long spark if you discharge a photoflash cap into the primary)
-10x MPF102 JFETs (bought them to make this; they work perfectly for it)
-1x 350V 1300uF 'lytic with 20W 10kohm bleeder
I've also compiled a comprehensive inventory of almost everything in the box as of today:
]gimboj_inventory.txt[/file]
Well that's about it, hopefully the box continues its journey safely and uninterrupted after I mail it tomorrow.
Regards,
Shaun
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
bwsparxz, Tue May 12 2009, 01:26PM
The Junk Box arrived to me safely. I will post an update when i send it out.
bwsparxz, Tue May 12 2009, 01:26PM
The Junk Box arrived to me safely. I will post an update when i send it out.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
David.Lightman, Thu May 28 2009, 02:45AM
Looking for a shipping update?
I was IM'ed two weeks ago asking for my addy but have not heard anything further.
2 weeks, IM's go unread.
Just checking in. D.L
David.Lightman, Thu May 28 2009, 02:45AM
Looking for a shipping update?
I was IM'ed two weeks ago asking for my addy but have not heard anything further.
2 weeks, IM's go unread.
Just checking in. D.L
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Sat May 30 2009, 09:51PM
We'll have to assume he's just busy. I contacted him to ensure he was still interested, and he most definitely was. Hopefully everyone realizes that there are still a lot of people to get to on the list, so moving it along in a timely manner is the polite thing to do.
Chris Russell, Sat May 30 2009, 09:51PM
David.Lightman wrote ...
Looking for a shipping update?
I was IM'ed two weeks ago asking for my addy but have not heard anything further.
2 weeks, IM's go unread.
Just checking in. D.L
Looking for a shipping update?
I was IM'ed two weeks ago asking for my addy but have not heard anything further.
2 weeks, IM's go unread.
Just checking in. D.L
We'll have to assume he's just busy. I contacted him to ensure he was still interested, and he most definitely was. Hopefully everyone realizes that there are still a lot of people to get to on the list, so moving it along in a timely manner is the polite thing to do.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Tue Jun 02 2009, 10:42AM
Hi.. I have an interesting idea.
I see that the UK and EU users are missing out, so if anyone's interested in receiving 4HV Junkbox *2 please PM me with any items you are particularly short of and I will see what I can do.
as i'm on holiday for two weeks the box will get sent ultra quick :) also i *really* *need* to tidy this place up before someone else gets to it.
Conundrum, Tue Jun 02 2009, 10:42AM
Hi.. I have an interesting idea.
I see that the UK and EU users are missing out, so if anyone's interested in receiving 4HV Junkbox *2 please PM me with any items you are particularly short of and I will see what I can do.
as i'm on holiday for two weeks the box will get sent ultra quick :) also i *really* *need* to tidy this place up before someone else gets to it.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
bwsparxz, Fri Jun 12 2009, 03:56PM
My apollogies for my absence. Before I could mail out the junk box had a mild heart attack at work. Surgery to clear a partial blocked artery. Just now getting back close to my myself. I will be going to the post office saturday morning to get it sent out. I put some nice stuff in to make up for my delay. Again except my deepest apologies .
bwsparxz, Fri Jun 12 2009, 03:56PM
My apollogies for my absence. Before I could mail out the junk box had a mild heart attack at work. Surgery to clear a partial blocked artery. Just now getting back close to my myself. I will be going to the post office saturday morning to get it sent out. I put some nice stuff in to make up for my delay. Again except my deepest apologies .
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
David.Lightman, Tue Jun 16 2009, 12:09PM
Received the box yesterday. got home late. will go through it today and post an update in a day or two. D.L
David.Lightman, Tue Jun 16 2009, 12:09PM
Received the box yesterday. got home late. will go through it today and post an update in a day or two. D.L
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Dave Marshall, Fri Jul 03 2009, 01:49PM
Has the box made it to muze801 yet? Looks like its almost done its first lap around the country!
-Dave
Dave Marshall, Fri Jul 03 2009, 01:49PM
Has the box made it to muze801 yet? Looks like its almost done its first lap around the country!
-Dave
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
muze801, Fri Jul 03 2009, 03:50PM
Have not received the box yet, however David.Lightman PM'ed me last week, so it shouldn't be long
muze801, Fri Jul 03 2009, 03:50PM
Have not received the box yet, however David.Lightman PM'ed me last week, so it shouldn't be long
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
David.Lightman, Fri Jul 03 2009, 04:30PM
Well, the box arrived in pretty good shape.
I removed from the box:
6. 1M ohm 2w res.
5. 5v reg
7. 2n2907a
5. 2n2222
16. loose diodes
1. 60mt120kb
1. cw multiplier
50. LEDs 38-left
5. d401
50. n4004
5. sk065k (scr 1kv 65a)
10. 2n4401
I put in:
1 Keyswitch w/ keys, Momentary
1 Keyswitch w/ keys, On/Off
2 Wired inline fuse holders
4 Engineers Mini Notebooks
4 Terminal Blocks
1 RB5 Relay
1 Pad of Wire Marker Labels
5 10000 ohm res.
2 clamps
1 safety switch
1 tube
1 big fuse holder
1 Kodak palm pix camera, brand new.
2 button switches.
1 coilgun project was added at the last minute. it took some doing, but I got it in.
The box shipped out earlier in the week and the tracking number says that it has been delivered already.
[Edit: Image size]
David.Lightman, Fri Jul 03 2009, 04:30PM
Well, the box arrived in pretty good shape.
I removed from the box:
6. 1M ohm 2w res.
5. 5v reg
7. 2n2907a
5. 2n2222
16. loose diodes
1. 60mt120kb
1. cw multiplier
50. LEDs 38-left
5. d401
50. n4004
5. sk065k (scr 1kv 65a)
10. 2n4401
I put in:
1 Keyswitch w/ keys, Momentary
1 Keyswitch w/ keys, On/Off
2 Wired inline fuse holders
4 Engineers Mini Notebooks
4 Terminal Blocks
1 RB5 Relay
1 Pad of Wire Marker Labels
5 10000 ohm res.
2 clamps
1 safety switch
1 tube
1 big fuse holder
1 Kodak palm pix camera, brand new.
2 button switches.
1 coilgun project was added at the last minute. it took some doing, but I got it in.
The box shipped out earlier in the week and the tracking number says that it has been delivered already.
[Edit: Image size]
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
muze801, Wed Jul 15 2009, 05:44AM
Got the box on Friday, will post an update in the next couple days, and have it shipped out by the weekend.
muze801, Wed Jul 15 2009, 05:44AM
Got the box on Friday, will post an update in the next couple days, and have it shipped out by the weekend.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Mon Aug 10 2009, 05:30PM
So what's the status? Has it gone out? We're closing in on a month since anything has happened with the junk box.
Chris Russell, Mon Aug 10 2009, 05:30PM
So what's the status? Has it gone out? We're closing in on a month since anything has happened with the junk box.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
muze801, Tue Aug 11 2009, 01:57AM
My sincerest apologies for taking so long; I just was not able to get it sent out earlier.
It is now on it's way to Weston.
The pictures are somewhat incomplete due to my camera dying last week (they are from when I first got the box)
Most of the box's contents spread out:
What I took:
5x Ferrite Toroidal cores
2x IRFP460's
8x Kingbright LEDs
1x relay board
2x Toshiba IGBT bricks
1x Keyswitch
2x Terminal blocks
1x bag of blue LEDs
4x 40n60a4d IGBTs
6x BU211A
4x Neon panel lamps
1x Xenon tube
1x LEM current transducer
4x NE555
2x 20kv 50mA diodes
2x 40n60B3D
6x IRFP3205
What I added:
2x NST Insulators
1x Big flyback transformer
10x misc. small inductors
3x misc. small transformers
3x Normally Closed momentary buttons
3x Normally Open momentary buttons
1x mini flyback from o'scope
4x SOIC UCC37321
4x SOIC UCC37322
4x SOIC NE555
1x 15v 1A voltage regulator IC
1x PIC18F452
20x misc ICs
1x MOC
1x 3300µF 40VDC Lytic
4x Misc toroidal cores
1x NE558 (DIP)
1x LCD display
muze801, Tue Aug 11 2009, 01:57AM
My sincerest apologies for taking so long; I just was not able to get it sent out earlier.
It is now on it's way to Weston.
The pictures are somewhat incomplete due to my camera dying last week (they are from when I first got the box)
Most of the box's contents spread out:
What I took:
5x Ferrite Toroidal cores
2x IRFP460's
8x Kingbright LEDs
1x relay board
2x Toshiba IGBT bricks
1x Keyswitch
2x Terminal blocks
1x bag of blue LEDs
4x 40n60a4d IGBTs
6x BU211A
4x Neon panel lamps
1x Xenon tube
1x LEM current transducer
4x NE555
2x 20kv 50mA diodes
2x 40n60B3D
6x IRFP3205
What I added:
2x NST Insulators
1x Big flyback transformer
10x misc. small inductors
3x misc. small transformers
3x Normally Closed momentary buttons
3x Normally Open momentary buttons
1x mini flyback from o'scope
4x SOIC UCC37321
4x SOIC UCC37322
4x SOIC NE555
1x 15v 1A voltage regulator IC
1x PIC18F452
20x misc ICs
1x MOC
1x 3300µF 40VDC Lytic
4x Misc toroidal cores
1x NE558 (DIP)
1x LCD display
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Tue Aug 11 2009, 03:22AM
That's excellent news. I've updated the map to show the box's current status.
Chris Russell, Tue Aug 11 2009, 03:22AM
That's excellent news. I've updated the map to show the box's current status.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Weston, Thu Aug 13 2009, 06:05AM
Just got the junkbox today (Wednesday). Arrived in good condition. I will post a update and ship the box out this weekend or mid next week.
Weston, Thu Aug 13 2009, 06:05AM
Just got the junkbox today (Wednesday). Arrived in good condition. I will post a update and ship the box out this weekend or mid next week.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Weston, Mon Aug 24 2009, 03:29AM
Ok, finally went through the junk box.
I took:
4 8pin dip sockets
the coil gun project (stud SCR and coil)
20,000 volt 50 ma diode
the last g27n12bn IGBT
2 ferrite filter beads (need theses for RF transformer)
2 little transistor sockets
12 of the 3.9 nf caps
the little bag on Mg ribbon (need this for thermite)
2 of the black pulse transformers
2 each of the SOIC UCC37321 and UCC 3722
1 key switch thing
Terminal Strip
I added:
1 strobe board
2 good sized reed relays
1 6 ohm (does this mean anything?) bipolar stepper motor
2 400 volt 470 uf snap in caps
1 odd shaped 1 Mhz oscillator
55.8 Mhz oscillator
5 neon panel lights
7 dip switches
17 position 4 row rotary switch
19 0.0018 ceramic disc caps
4 SIP bridge rectifiers
1 2n505 in something that looks like a mini to-3 case. To-6?
4 shotkey stud diodes
2 R71x fast diodes in to-3 case
2 2n6254 in to-3 case
1 2n3055
1 LAS1612 (I think It is a Vreg) in to-3 case
1 MJ2955 in to-3 case
mini line powered SSNST type thing (low output current)
1 6.3 volt 8800 uf cap
I will be shipping it out to plasma lover in the next few days.
Weston, Mon Aug 24 2009, 03:29AM
Ok, finally went through the junk box.
I took:
4 8pin dip sockets
the coil gun project (stud SCR and coil)
20,000 volt 50 ma diode
the last g27n12bn IGBT
2 ferrite filter beads (need theses for RF transformer)
2 little transistor sockets
12 of the 3.9 nf caps
the little bag on Mg ribbon (need this for thermite)
2 of the black pulse transformers
2 each of the SOIC UCC37321 and UCC 3722
1 key switch thing
Terminal Strip
I added:
1 strobe board
2 good sized reed relays
1 6 ohm (does this mean anything?) bipolar stepper motor
2 400 volt 470 uf snap in caps
1 odd shaped 1 Mhz oscillator
55.8 Mhz oscillator
5 neon panel lights
7 dip switches
17 position 4 row rotary switch
19 0.0018 ceramic disc caps
4 SIP bridge rectifiers
1 2n505 in something that looks like a mini to-3 case. To-6?
4 shotkey stud diodes
2 R71x fast diodes in to-3 case
2 2n6254 in to-3 case
1 2n3055
1 LAS1612 (I think It is a Vreg) in to-3 case
1 MJ2955 in to-3 case
mini line powered SSNST type thing (low output current)
1 6.3 volt 8800 uf cap
I will be shipping it out to plasma lover in the next few days.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Plasma Lover, Mon Aug 31 2009, 11:42PM
I received the Junk Box this morning in fair to poor condition and, since it makes her feel better, I allowed my sister to open the box. Needless to say, my seventeen year old sister is careless enough to destroy the box and, now, I will be replacing the box.
I will do my best to send it out to Chris Russell as soon as possible, though my father's work schedule is not convenient.
I will be sending the box out as soon as possible. I have figured out what I am taking and giving and am now taking inventory of the entire contents.
Plasma Lover, Mon Aug 31 2009, 11:42PM
I received the Junk Box this morning in fair to poor condition and, since it makes her feel better, I allowed my sister to open the box. Needless to say, my seventeen year old sister is careless enough to destroy the box and, now, I will be replacing the box.
I will do my best to send it out to Chris Russell as soon as possible, though my father's work schedule is not convenient.
I will be sending the box out as soon as possible. I have figured out what I am taking and giving and am now taking inventory of the entire contents.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Myke, Mon Sept 28 2009, 10:58PM
It has almost been a month. Any news?
Myke, Mon Sept 28 2009, 10:58PM
It has almost been a month. Any news?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Plasma Lover, Thu Oct 22 2009, 07:11PM
Hello Everyone,
I'm very apologetic for the inconvenience I have caused. I have been in the hospital for most of the past month. I was lucky enough to catch strepthroat, as well as, more recently, acquire an abscess behind my right tonsil. I recently had it drained and have begun taking anti-biotics, however I am having trouble sleeping. This week is the first week that I have decided to go back to school and my parents agreed that it was okay. The fact is that I have been falling asleep in class and have been sent out of class twice already this week, and was pulled out of school at noon on Monday. The anti-biotics are disgusting, if it makes you feel any better. It is liquid 'cleocine' and you may look it up to see reports of its flavor if you really want to see how horrible it is. ;)
When I get home, today, I will be working on getting the Junk Box assembled and getting the things I would like to contribute collected, as well as taking inventory and pictures of what remains, what I will have contributed, and what I have taken. I will also be labelling components, as well as re-packaging them in order to prevent spillage within the junk box. Some of the anti-static baggies have become a bit worn and have begun to spread their contents throughout my room.
Arcstarter, you can vouch for me in that I haven't been on Windows Live Messenger in nearly a month and I haven't spoken to you in any manner for over a month.
I truly apologize, everybody. I would appreciate a PM with the address of the next recipient of the Junk Box and I will do my best to get it sent out by next weekend (my parents went to Las Vegas until Tuesday of next week, and my dad works nights).
Thank you for your patience,
Sincerely, your friend and fellow human,
Christopher
Plasma Lover, Thu Oct 22 2009, 07:11PM
Hello Everyone,
I'm very apologetic for the inconvenience I have caused. I have been in the hospital for most of the past month. I was lucky enough to catch strepthroat, as well as, more recently, acquire an abscess behind my right tonsil. I recently had it drained and have begun taking anti-biotics, however I am having trouble sleeping. This week is the first week that I have decided to go back to school and my parents agreed that it was okay. The fact is that I have been falling asleep in class and have been sent out of class twice already this week, and was pulled out of school at noon on Monday. The anti-biotics are disgusting, if it makes you feel any better. It is liquid 'cleocine' and you may look it up to see reports of its flavor if you really want to see how horrible it is. ;)
When I get home, today, I will be working on getting the Junk Box assembled and getting the things I would like to contribute collected, as well as taking inventory and pictures of what remains, what I will have contributed, and what I have taken. I will also be labelling components, as well as re-packaging them in order to prevent spillage within the junk box. Some of the anti-static baggies have become a bit worn and have begun to spread their contents throughout my room.
Arcstarter, you can vouch for me in that I haven't been on Windows Live Messenger in nearly a month and I haven't spoken to you in any manner for over a month.
I truly apologize, everybody. I would appreciate a PM with the address of the next recipient of the Junk Box and I will do my best to get it sent out by next weekend (my parents went to Las Vegas until Tuesday of next week, and my dad works nights).
Thank you for your patience,
Sincerely, your friend and fellow human,
Christopher
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
klugesmith, Thu Oct 22 2009, 08:32PM
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Take care not to let the new, improved Migratory Junk Box be a vector for disease transmission.
klugesmith, Thu Oct 22 2009, 08:32PM
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Take care not to let the new, improved Migratory Junk Box be a vector for disease transmission.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Plasma Lover, Thu Oct 22 2009, 08:39PM
Of course; I will make sure to 'lysol' all of the sensitive components, as well as sterilize them with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, acetone, mineral spirits, bleach, muriatic acid and sodium hydroxide. I look forward to sending the toxic 'box' of mush to the next recipient.
Plasma Lover, Thu Oct 22 2009, 08:39PM
Klugesmith wrote ...
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Take care not to let the new, improved Migratory Junk Box be a vector for disease transmission.
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Take care not to let the new, improved Migratory Junk Box be a vector for disease transmission.
Of course; I will make sure to 'lysol' all of the sensitive components, as well as sterilize them with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, acetone, mineral spirits, bleach, muriatic acid and sodium hydroxide. I look forward to sending the toxic 'box' of mush to the next recipient.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
aonomus, Fri Oct 23 2009, 01:44AM
Just flush it with ozone. Its not like we have any trouble producing that :D
aonomus, Fri Oct 23 2009, 01:44AM
Just flush it with ozone. Its not like we have any trouble producing that :D
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Goodchild, Tue Nov 17 2009, 03:14PM
Hay I just came across this thread and have been reading, what a great idea! If you want to send it by me while it's down in southere California before it heads back across the country I would be more than happy to stock it up!
Goodchild, Tue Nov 17 2009, 03:14PM
Hay I just came across this thread and have been reading, what a great idea! If you want to send it by me while it's down in southere California before it heads back across the country I would be more than happy to stock it up!
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Sat Dec 19 2009, 04:44PM
does anyone have any news?
-A
Conundrum, Sat Dec 19 2009, 04:44PM
does anyone have any news?
-A
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Thu Dec 24 2009, 05:48PM
If anyone can get in touch with Plasma Lover off-board, please do so. We haven't heard anything about the box for quite some time, and he is not reading his private messages.
Chris Russell, Thu Dec 24 2009, 05:48PM
If anyone can get in touch with Plasma Lover off-board, please do so. We haven't heard anything about the box for quite some time, and he is not reading his private messages.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
GalliumMan, Sat Dec 26 2009, 12:58AM
Hi,
I know I've just joined but i have been following these threads for a couple of years now.
Would anyone mind me starting a new box over in the UK?
I've no problem it going intercontinental as well, but i thought it would be good to have two running at the same time. As the turn around of the single box can be a little slow, especially over here.
I'm quite willing to start it off with lots of goodies.
As an aside - I'd like to say thanks to Steve Conner, and Steve Ward for giving me the courage and inspiration to pursue coil building, your websites are inspirational - my wife does not thank you however! BIG ( over 6 foot high) Solid State coils using IGBT's are VERY hard to build for the first time - i'm sure it gets easier?
Merry Xmas,
Gordon.
GalliumMan, Sat Dec 26 2009, 12:58AM
Hi,
I know I've just joined but i have been following these threads for a couple of years now.
Would anyone mind me starting a new box over in the UK?
I've no problem it going intercontinental as well, but i thought it would be good to have two running at the same time. As the turn around of the single box can be a little slow, especially over here.
I'm quite willing to start it off with lots of goodies.
As an aside - I'd like to say thanks to Steve Conner, and Steve Ward for giving me the courage and inspiration to pursue coil building, your websites are inspirational - my wife does not thank you however! BIG ( over 6 foot high) Solid State coils using IGBT's are VERY hard to build for the first time - i'm sure it gets easier?
Merry Xmas,
Gordon.
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Bjørn, Sat Dec 26 2009, 02:17AM
It sounds like a good idea to me, what about using the wiki to keep track of everything?
Bjørn, Sat Dec 26 2009, 02:17AM
It sounds like a good idea to me, what about using the wiki to keep track of everything?
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Sat Dec 26 2009, 10:11AM
hey, there are a few other uk members that might be interested as well as some non-members.
feel free to start a new thread with people interested in participating, add me to the list :)
mainly have stepper motors, drivers, laser bits, etc.
(anyone want a spare FPGA board?)
-A
Conundrum, Sat Dec 26 2009, 10:11AM
hey, there are a few other uk members that might be interested as well as some non-members.
feel free to start a new thread with people interested in participating, add me to the list :)
mainly have stepper motors, drivers, laser bits, etc.
(anyone want a spare FPGA board?)
-A
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Plasma Lover, Mon Jan 04 2010, 08:13PM
4HV supporters, patrons and members,
The following was a response to the message sent to me recently by Chris Russell; I have been grounded from my phone and computer for the past three weeks, hence the delayed response.
"I had the Junk Box in my room with its boxes, its SCRs and a couple more things (static-proof baggies - with 'junk' - and the like). On my floor, in an old Folgers coffee can, I had all of the loose parts, such as the 1N4004s, the germanium diodes and the UCC2732(1/2)s. That kind of thing had been placed in the Folgers can to prevent it from being lost. Well, when my parents were upset with the state of my room, my dad took it into his own hands while I was away for the weekend. When I came home, my floor was clean. Everything with some purpose which he could see had ended up on my bed and would need to be sorted through (by me) when I got home. Everything with no purpose, in his mind, such as old plastic cups from baseball games (memorabilia), random high-voltage wire (both GTO-15 and flyback-style wire, of lengths totaling greater than fifteen feet), random hook-up wire and, to my dismay, the Folgers can. He even had thrown away my microwave oven capacitors, NST core (with intact primary winding), ferrite cores (including one which cost me $100; ask RP181...it was a behemoth) and my first secondary (which gave poor performance, but which had sentimental value).
I still have a few things, but my room has been cleaned out and I'm slowly re-accumulating parts. I'm trying to get as many things as I can to make up for the missing items, but it all cost too much... The capacitors, the diodes, all the ferrites (re-wrapped in tissue paper to prevent damage...a waste of time...). I don't know what to do, and I am the kind of person who fears confrontation. I simply didn't respond; I shied away and tried to pretend that nothing had happened. I hid the log book fro myself in my bookshelf and went to the post office and got a new flat-rate shipping box; inside, I put the cases, but they didn't even nearly fill the box up...
If you want to kick me, go ahead. If you want money, I have none. If you want a formal apology, though it would be embarrassing, I would be more than happy to oblige, and if you wanted for me to send everything I have that will fit and be of use, I would be happy to. Though, there's not much."
Chris advised that I post this here, though I am embarrassed to do so and, because of this, quite hesitant. However, I realize that I have accepted a responsibility, been given trust over a possession and betrayed that trust. It is now my duty to face the consequences and deal with the ill affects of my actions.
I apologize to all whom I have offended; I apologize to those whom I have been dishonest to and I apologize for my absence and lack of contact. I truly hope that we might find a way to correct this and that I may be able to return to the community and, once again, be a participating, contributing member.
- Christopher
Plasma Lover, Mon Jan 04 2010, 08:13PM
4HV supporters, patrons and members,
The following was a response to the message sent to me recently by Chris Russell; I have been grounded from my phone and computer for the past three weeks, hence the delayed response.
"I had the Junk Box in my room with its boxes, its SCRs and a couple more things (static-proof baggies - with 'junk' - and the like). On my floor, in an old Folgers coffee can, I had all of the loose parts, such as the 1N4004s, the germanium diodes and the UCC2732(1/2)s. That kind of thing had been placed in the Folgers can to prevent it from being lost. Well, when my parents were upset with the state of my room, my dad took it into his own hands while I was away for the weekend. When I came home, my floor was clean. Everything with some purpose which he could see had ended up on my bed and would need to be sorted through (by me) when I got home. Everything with no purpose, in his mind, such as old plastic cups from baseball games (memorabilia), random high-voltage wire (both GTO-15 and flyback-style wire, of lengths totaling greater than fifteen feet), random hook-up wire and, to my dismay, the Folgers can. He even had thrown away my microwave oven capacitors, NST core (with intact primary winding), ferrite cores (including one which cost me $100; ask RP181...it was a behemoth) and my first secondary (which gave poor performance, but which had sentimental value).
I still have a few things, but my room has been cleaned out and I'm slowly re-accumulating parts. I'm trying to get as many things as I can to make up for the missing items, but it all cost too much... The capacitors, the diodes, all the ferrites (re-wrapped in tissue paper to prevent damage...a waste of time...). I don't know what to do, and I am the kind of person who fears confrontation. I simply didn't respond; I shied away and tried to pretend that nothing had happened. I hid the log book fro myself in my bookshelf and went to the post office and got a new flat-rate shipping box; inside, I put the cases, but they didn't even nearly fill the box up...
If you want to kick me, go ahead. If you want money, I have none. If you want a formal apology, though it would be embarrassing, I would be more than happy to oblige, and if you wanted for me to send everything I have that will fit and be of use, I would be happy to. Though, there's not much."
Chris advised that I post this here, though I am embarrassed to do so and, because of this, quite hesitant. However, I realize that I have accepted a responsibility, been given trust over a possession and betrayed that trust. It is now my duty to face the consequences and deal with the ill affects of my actions.
I apologize to all whom I have offended; I apologize to those whom I have been dishonest to and I apologize for my absence and lack of contact. I truly hope that we might find a way to correct this and that I may be able to return to the community and, once again, be a participating, contributing member.
- Christopher
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Mon Jan 04 2010, 11:38PM
ouch, that sucks. surely he must have realised some of the stuff was important...
its hardly fair to blame Christopher for this, if anything its just bad timing.
best bet is to send it to the next person on the list with a note to index the contents.
Chalk this one down to experience, I know what its like to have stuff "tidied".
regards, -A
Conundrum, Mon Jan 04 2010, 11:38PM
ouch, that sucks. surely he must have realised some of the stuff was important...
its hardly fair to blame Christopher for this, if anything its just bad timing.
best bet is to send it to the next person on the list with a note to index the contents.
Chalk this one down to experience, I know what its like to have stuff "tidied".
regards, -A
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Plasma Lover, Tue Jan 05 2010, 04:43PM
While it may be unfair to blame me 100%, it's also unfair to the following recipients for there to be fewer than expected included parts.
Surely, there must be something which I can do to make reparations in this regard.
- Christopher
Plasma Lover, Tue Jan 05 2010, 04:43PM
While it may be unfair to blame me 100%, it's also unfair to the following recipients for there to be fewer than expected included parts.
Surely, there must be something which I can do to make reparations in this regard.
- Christopher
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Conundrum, Tue Jan 05 2010, 07:02PM
hmm... well i'd send it to the next recipient with the logbook and an explanatory note, and whatever spare parts you don't need. i sent in the uk junkbox such diverse items as a broken Minidisk player (has neat optics etc) so something along those lines could be useful.
to be fair I have a shedload (!) of stuff that i can't get rid of, too useful to throw away but takes up space. Mainly broken flat panels etc as well as another two MD recorders and numerous PS3 laser blocks etc (beam splitters/combiners, micro lenses, unbelievably small steppers etc) meant to include in junkbox but ran out of space. If you let me know who to send it to I can, with a note to add it to the junkbox when they receive it.
on a side note, does anyone here need any microstepping drivers? i meant to include some but forgot (again!)
the catch is that they need a double sided PCB which is awkward to make.
also have some press & peel and no laser printer. Any takers?
regards, -A
Conundrum, Tue Jan 05 2010, 07:02PM
hmm... well i'd send it to the next recipient with the logbook and an explanatory note, and whatever spare parts you don't need. i sent in the uk junkbox such diverse items as a broken Minidisk player (has neat optics etc) so something along those lines could be useful.
to be fair I have a shedload (!) of stuff that i can't get rid of, too useful to throw away but takes up space. Mainly broken flat panels etc as well as another two MD recorders and numerous PS3 laser blocks etc (beam splitters/combiners, micro lenses, unbelievably small steppers etc) meant to include in junkbox but ran out of space. If you let me know who to send it to I can, with a note to add it to the junkbox when they receive it.
on a side note, does anyone here need any microstepping drivers? i meant to include some but forgot (again!)
the catch is that they need a double sided PCB which is awkward to make.
also have some press & peel and no laser printer. Any takers?
regards, -A
Re: 4hv Migratory Junk Box
Chris Russell, Fri Jan 29 2010, 06:14PM
I've asked for the junk box to be returned to me, so we can attempt to revitalize the project. This thread will be locked for now, as the junk box won't be going anywhere until I can get some worthwhile junk back in it.
Chris Russell, Fri Jan 29 2010, 06:14PM
I've asked for the junk box to be returned to me, so we can attempt to revitalize the project. This thread will be locked for now, as the junk box won't be going anywhere until I can get some worthwhile junk back in it.
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