Just came here to say that I find huge value in this 12 year old UKposts video.

Tip: You can also use cases of old/obsolete electronic equipment, like routers, set-top boxes, stereo's, video recorders, etc. You can also reuse the plastic pushbuttons, knobs, dials, displays, windows etc. And ofcourse you can salvage some internal parts. So when you want to throw something away, think about what and how it can be reused in a project (taking something apart is educational too!). I have a basket full of plastic parts, cases etc and it is very useful, some parts you can't even buy or make it that nice (shiny buttons and such). Think about it, it will save you money and the planet of e-waste. Win-win.

I just noticed that this is video is now 10 years old! From the quality I thought it's pretty recent. Way ahead of its time!

This guy represents oldschool wierd awesomeness. Even a basic tutorial is entertaining.

I like the wall behind the desk. It really adds to these videos. Seriously.

Never get bored nor never fail to learn something when I watch your videos, Great work

Collin I respect every single video you have taught, I love electronics, and I really really appreciate these.

Mother of god Collin. The cleanliness of those wire Tinning's is borderline orgasmic.

I recommend people check out Front Panel Designer for laying out their controls. You can input the measurements of any size box, adjust placement to your heart's content, then export a .pdf that you can print and tape onto your box for drilling or a dxf or svg for using on a CNC mill, etc. Once you get the hang of it, it's probably quicker and more fool-proof than Colin's method here, especially if you're making more than one unit.

without these people like him you wont even have a phone....

Colling is always awesome with cool circuits and incredible background music!

regarding the music remarks, we all have different taste in music. No matter what music you use here, someone will not like it. I would only suggest to lower the music volume slightly to allow your voice to dominate the track. After all, that is why we are tuning in!

Thanks man. You made me clear my mind on our project case. Very brief and refine. Good job.

Very nice Collin. -RoHS

Thanks for the contribution to a cooler world! Thank you! Great video.

I saw this video a thousand times, seriously! This cases are freaking awesome!

You are really doing a great job to help beginners.

This vid makes me appreciate this kind of work so much more.

Very nice video and instructions. I have one suggestion. The washer on the switch belongs inside and is used as a locking washer. The tab goes into a small shallow hole and keeps the switch from turning. I never use them though. I use a standard lock washer and jam nut. The result is a much nicer looking switch. Keep the great videos coming!

dude never stop doing this job.... you're awesome !!! keep up the good job!

Colin, you're videos are amazing.

Thank you Colin. Always good tips from make.

Terrific visuals! This was great! Excellent step by step instructions as well.

Great channel. I'm becoming more and more interested in homemade synthesizers and electronics. I wish I'd known about this channel before. Thanks.

Very useful tips and advices! Thank you!

Another good one Collin! Please show what else you actually do with this piece. Thanks again for the intellectual humor!

I like how the layout process is partly practical but partly artistic. Always a fun stage. I tried to strike this balance on my optical compressor build, it's all ergonomic and logical, but slightly quirky too! Plain grid layout is a bit dull.

Most electronics videos on UKposts are kind of poorly done and sometimes dull. Some of the UKposts videos about electronics just show something happening, but fail to explain what is going on. "Circuit Skills" and Collins are awesome. These videos are produced, directed and presented in totally professional manner. More importantly, they are presented in a way that somebody who doesn't know too much about electronics can understand what is going on. Keep up the great job.

Collin, I discovered your videos today. I watched all of them.

This is the first video of yours that I've watched. It was an accident that I got to while reading about Evel Knievel and then the stimulator pain killing grill igniter he endorsed in the 90s and for some reason your piezoelectric quarts article when I clicked on the video nothing happens so I clicked a bunch more times and this video came up. I'm a huge diy guitar pedal fan so I kept watching. I hit subscribe when you started talking to your helping hands alligator clip hands guy.

i always enjoy these. great job Colin.

Another cool video from Colin! Please keep them coming!

Very nicely done, thanks for these.

Nice. You make it look easy!

I love videos like these, makes me wanna hurry myself up and do circuit bending... I wonder if Collin makes the music for his videos...

omg i really want one of those now those sounds are awesome

More Collin vids per week PLEASE!

I built this and would like to clear up any confusion that others may encounter. The 4 red posts I connected to I, M, P & Q. Since the kit only came with one audio input jack, I used a switch to toggle the audio output from M to P. I added a 5th (black) binding post for ground (not included in the kit) and 4 red leds to indicate what position the 4-pos switch was in (also not included in the kit). The 4 leds were added to use a second selection from the four-pos switch (there are three sets)

Ahh, these videos are getting me through soldering 100+ wires on a project im working on at the moment, im getting there!

Really good video. What was that little 3 pin panel mount on the outside of your box? I’m looking for something like that for my 3 wire rpm sensor. It would be nice to have a right angle plug to mate with it. Thanks, Paul

those are some beast sideburns dude

You made it look easy. I might even have to try some stuff like this. Btw, Collin, you're totally giving me a Clint Howard vibe.

Collin's more 'down to earth' than all of the other Makezine guys :) I like his videos :D

He is cool to watch, I love his videos.

Nice video... makes me feel mellow

Pretty cool. So does it matter what type of material is used for the enclosure like with gain circuits that are susceptible to interference. Would it be best to use a metal enclosure in that case?

Some good looking labels would finish off that project nicely.

If you are using a material other than thin plastic, make sure and calculate the proper drill rpm, and as you move toward harder materials, its a great idea to center punch/center drill your holes.

totaly awesome !!!

An added note about AC power when installing your AC input Aliexpress china has an excellent AC input female socket that comes as i have found with a very handy feature. An inbuilt fuse rated at 250v 50 hz 10 amps AC. Remember when installing this AC module that you must insulate the AC connections in interior of socket to avoid short circuits. Finally Even though you have the AC female socket switch in the "off" position AC power still transfers into the socket. You must fully unplug the AC cord for full safety when working with AC power. When working in the interior of the enclosure with any AC power plugged in unplug the power cord from mains supply then reconnect when testing repeat process by all means.

Man i just watched this video the fourth time in a row! It is awesome!

I loooove your videos. I have learned so much from them. How about one on H Bridges?

Great tutorial

Can you make more videos explaining the basics to electronic parts/equations like you have done previously. Also can you make more videos explaining circuit skills, and maybe ideas on workbench design. I know you probably have done a lot of these before, but keep up the good work!

i bought a couple of those kobalt precision screw sets, they are the best tools to date that i've ever gotten, besides my wire fed welder but y'know...

Hey Colin! I am going to be making this project into a eurorack module, Wondering if you ever had any luck with gate input or output? :)

those are input connectors for extra options. very handy if, say, you wanted to do more with the device shown in the video

Man, love the video, great style.

I'd like to see a video on how you made your pair of 'helping hands'

Collin is a BADASS!

I love these videos! Make more!

I really enjoy your videos Collin, awesome stuff. I wish I knew someone like you in real life to learn electronics from! Also you have a cool taste in music haha. I actually want to get into designing my own music electronics too! :-) one day I'll be good enough haha.

fantastic, thanks mate

I like the last exeaple case at the beginning. very retro

Shame you really don't do these types of things these days. Always loved these vids.

Well Done and Detailed Video

I learned a few things! Thanks!

Nice vid! I def. think more attention needs to be paid to finishing/casing projects!

@jahanzebk91 its a function generator.generates all kinds of signal waves for testing.

Very detailed explaining, nice video! . ~DLPlanes

You are awesome. you and kipkay are my fafourites! (especialy you)

fun im gonna try it it looks simple enough

I found you on your vid that talked about risistor,the one with the key board ,auto mechanic and scuba diving was thing,I have a little knowledge of electronics but not as much as you ,do you know how to copy or clone info from ecu srs module ?? Or immobilizers??

this video is fantastic!

your neighbors must love you.

very nice job

Finally. Someone else who's obsessive about keeping their soldering iron tip tinned!

Very very cool stuff.

this is pretty cool

Hey man great instructional! Nicely paced and great shots to demonstrate during assembly. I learnt a lot just by watching you work, so thanks! :) Quick question I have about when it was time to mount the PCB into the enclosure, if U don't mind? - I thought you said that was a generic enclosure... How did the PCBs mounting positions line up perfectly with the box's screw holes? - I must have missed Something? Rewinded... Nope... I can't tell if Ur going into the plate, if the plate has riser or not, or if you added your own little threaded plastic risers (washer) How exactly did you mount it into the enclosure? Did you simply screw directly into the inside facing plate? Or, did you use little plastic threaded risers? - If so, glue them in place? Please, ask me if for more description if I haven't been clear, apologies if not. Cheers

Pretty DAM good.

You could add labeling of the functions by using dry transfer lettering and use spray lacquer to seal the lettering..

@AlaskanGenius Yeah, if you're concerned that i would destroy a piece of equipment the one i bought was non-operational. Half of the buttons on the front panel are gone as well(which i plan to replace).

omg this thing ownz! i didnt know its so easy to make stuff like that

Great video man, nicely put together, and rather funny lol

This dude is awesome! Get all my stuff from Jameco!

will the inner strands of an RJ21 cable be good for this kind of project? you have 50 different colors to use

I had a similar project with a few toggle switches. But i noticed that the switches rotate when they are mounted on. Is there a way to keep them from rotating.

Every time you pop off the stopper thing from a pot, an angel.. something

@Muenchies nice one... i am also looking every day for electronics videos... i wish i could do my Joke or control column.... i know how to but cant because school and can't obtain almost anything here in Venezuela

Do you still use the portable fume extractor that you made a while back? How does it work for you?

xD "well..that's cooler than i thought it would be" best line I've heard all day.

Super funny, informative and just damn cool video....I like the "angry bird" sounding F.gen...Cheers.

Nice job. It's obvious you're a perfectionist. :)

If anyone is interested in this stuff, I highly suggest going for an Electrical Engineering major. It's an awesome major and the possibilities are endless. Granted it's not an easy road, it's well worth it in the end if you put in the effort. EE ftw!

Do I need to become an electrical engineer or computer engineer to know how to build circuit boards or will a 2 year electronics technician associate all that I need?

could you show a picture where you solder the jacks and audio jacks in?

I don't get what are those little red jacks for. Great video!!

Collins you are the man, and you got some sweet muttonchops! Great video, and i hope to see more videos of this quality in the future

This guy is awesome