I was only commenting on the actual package shown in the picture, without knowledge of who is the responsible person or company. If DHL did that.. well, it's their fault of course.

Quote: Originally Posted by Eric M This is how mine came: The USB/Coax/Opt select was bashed in, but I popped it out and lit ocks onto the right areas. A few nicks on the edges but otherwise fine. The blue power light turns on but I can't get sound out of it, but I'm still...

The article also explains that, look up "Drift" . The only way to be sure how accurate it would be after 2 years is to send it off to be calibrated, and ask how accurate it was at the time, before calibration. The only numbers we have are that the accuracy is specified for a period of one...

Quote: Originally Posted by KT88 Hi, Thank you for the information. How big is the difference in accuracy? From what I see even the cheaper models are about the same. What about the 17X line? I've heard hey had some problems with the sleep mode, are these problems fixed in the...

The higher you go on Fluke's DMM range, the more accuracy/resolution you get, this is the main difference, and you get other goodies like bigger screens (to accommodate the accuracy you get, you usually need more numbers :P), new reading capabilities like frequency readings, LoZ, bigger ranges...

Quote: Originally Posted by 8140david Also, the seller mentioned that with EMS, sometimes the buyer does not pay taxes. I inferred that with DHL, the buyer ALWAYS pay taxes, while with EMS it is more random. Is that correct? This is certainly true over here in Portugal, and even...

Quote: Originally Posted by j2kei it is taiwan dollar, NTD = new taiwan dollar. hmm...i think its a good choice purchasing the kit from hohoDIY, i just bought mine from glassjar thinking it came with front plates, and it doesn't . anyone know if hohodiy sells just the front and back...

I can recommend you the Aoyue 2900, I have one and I like it a lot. Can be found in UK here: Aoyue 2900 Soldering Station Out of stock at the moment, but if you can wait.. More than enough power, temp controlled, tips with heating element, big tip catalog, slim iron, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by inF Hello, "Compass price is USD258. SHipping cost is USD80. Paypal handling charge is 4%. Total price is USD351.52. We will affirm the Compass price is USD50 for your custom, but I don't know how much tax you need to pay." could somebody explain...

Quote: Originally Posted by Maxvla Hi qusp, I haven't chosen a flux. My mother suggested liquid, but I was having problems finding small amounts, but at this point I'm resigned that 1 gallon is the smallest amount I'll find. I'll try to figure out which one tomorrow as it is getting...

Mail them and ask for the url for the english form.

The Hohodiy kit does come with enclosure. The enclosure can be seen in the pics on my FS mini3, check out the my sig. The currency is TWD.

It does.

Set your multimeter to ohm at the appropriate range and choose two resistors that are closer to each other. You should probably read this: Hand-Matching Resistors to Tighter Tolerances

From Ray Samuels himself regarding the B22: "It doesn't sound solid-state, it sounds like music... takes you so close... doesn't get any better than this." Why argue with the man? :P The B22 is cheaper, even the balanced version with all the bells and whistles. Still, loads of cash any...

Quote: Originally Posted by Juaquin +1. It takes a while for DX to get here, but it's dirt cheap and works as well as any other flux. Also look for a little bottle (forgot the SKU) with a needle on the end to apply the flux better - the bottle it comes in is more like an eyedropper and...

Quote: Originally Posted by mono Don't bother with their paste flux though, I have some and it doesn't work well at all, might as well just spread vaseline on the parts. Did you try the liquid kind on my url? I am probably going to buy it anyway, just too see, but It would be...

Cheap liquid flux can be found here: DealExtreme: $2.12 Goot Super Soldering Flux

I did a little search regarding this since I remember something (was not exactly sure what :P) being done to the pot, came up with this: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/new...im#post5207997

I believe you are supposed to trim the metal tab on the pot.

Quote: Originally Posted by scootermafia On the website: " The initial promotional price is fixed at USD250 without shipping charge (this price will be effective several months), which will include one separate OPA (customers can choose MOON or EARTH , since the sound signature of...

Quote: Originally Posted by aphexii I'm having a tough time figuring out which way QM1 should go in, any suggestions? Millett Hybrid MiniMAX Relay-Delay Bottom of the page

Quote: Originally Posted by amb It was not authorized by me. This "dude" is actually selling assembled boards and making profit. I urge everyone not to patronize him. Sorry for mentioning it then :\ I only did because the post remained in their visible faik :| I can edit my...

Quote: Originally Posted by compuryan I just get the solder that has a rosin core flux. It does everything I want it to and allows me to work quickly. Paste or a flux pen would just get in the way IMO. For through hole soldering most would agree that rosin core solder is enough...

Quote: Originally Posted by _atari_ Hmmm, that is one of the most interesting points I have heard so far. Never thought about it that way. You need a ompletely different kind of tool kit to work with SMT as effectively as with through the hole. I have an hot air reflow station - and...