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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Charge-O-Matic
2:48 Deej Volume Mixer
8:12 USBvalve
11:31 USB Air Duster
12:23 Disclosure Time
14:17 Outro
@LinusTechTips Місяць тому
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@gal1061 Місяць тому
I’m expecting the next sponsor to be rocket pocket. Thank you daddy
@catlife2 Місяць тому
Ok
@NotColaTai Місяць тому
Dont care
@kieranl29 Місяць тому
No bozo.
@BobTheMoose Місяць тому
Ok
@MrTurbo_ Місяць тому
The disclosure part is nice, not only gives some insight on why exactly these products were chosen and if there was any encouragement from the manufacturer to include it but also gives a better understanding of how useful these tools can actually be
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@ArtflPhenix Місяць тому
is it legal/illegal if you put disclosure in the end of the video instead of start in USA/Canada?
@Random_dud31 Місяць тому
@@ArtflPhenixnot really. And getting products for free doesn't really need to get disclosured. But if he was paid to do a review, then that has to be disclosured
@n0k0m3 Місяць тому
He has always been doing this disclosure for every handy tech under 100 since ever
@YaYousef5 Місяць тому
@@Random_dud31 This is wrong. Don't spread misinformation. The FTC has multiple in depth articles saying how to properly disclose legally and ethically, and yes, if you get a product for free you must disclose it.
@iPelaaja1 Місяць тому
The charge-o-matic thing is clearly a repurposed garden watering controller, but that's actually a pretty ingenious way to use it. There are a lot of things that would benefit from being charged for like and hour or two a month to keep them alive.
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@ManuFortis Місяць тому
Yeah, basically.
@leaftye Місяць тому
It's a simple way to get things done, but personally I'd rather get a smart plug. All of mine have a timer function, which is a little less convenient, but it's around $10 per instead of $30. It could also be programmed with a schedule, for example, only starting charging later so that it finishes charging shortly before you need it, or periodic short charging cycles for something that's plugged in indefinitely.
@johnnyorlich5287 Місяць тому
A smart plug with an app? And create a login and give your location details. Am I right?
@DudokX Місяць тому
Yeah I have seen similar gadget on Atomic Shrimps channel when he needed watering for his plants when he went on a vacation.
@BigToro Місяць тому
i like where this channel is heading, DIY and open source stuff, 3d printable projects. Awesome! Please don't stop these kind of videos
@ltbigdog Місяць тому
Heading the right direction, unlike Zack Nelson's channel. IMO he's been bought.
@adora_was_taken 24 дні тому
@@ltbigdog not super familiar with his channel, why do you think he's been bought?
@BlakieTT Місяць тому
0:00 Linus, careful about diving head first... make sure you don't have your phone on you 😏
@gnifer Місяць тому
Or let your AirPods check whether it is safe first.
@beardsntools Місяць тому
or the beard that he traded for a hydra facial procedures lmao
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@jeaneliel Місяць тому
It's better than heading feet first.😂😂
@spvillano Місяць тому
@@jeanelielgot a friend in a wheelchair after diving headfirst into the Chesapeake Bay, breaking his neck. Fortunately, a local fisherman pulled him out of the water and called an ambulance. He's paralyzed from the neck down. Hell of an instructor and programmer though! He even managed to each FBI agents the difference between a mouse and a moose! I'll just get my coat...
@AbiKenzie-mz5sb Місяць тому
NO, THIS WILL BE THE MOST LIKED COMMENT
@Lamb666 Місяць тому
Not the bald guy so disliked
@Eli-zb2yj Місяць тому
You right, sir 🫡
@NyZandry Місяць тому
Yec
@user-td2oe2kr8t Місяць тому
It will in fact. I give you my word! Lol
@nuhinnuhin7067 Місяць тому
@@Lamb666what
@ZagFurn Місяць тому
That first item is EXACTLY what I need. And Linus explained EXACTLY why I need it...nobody wants to manually swap trickle chargers on and off over months periods way to go my man!
@screwytb Місяць тому
I'm curious, is there any advantage to this over just creating a routine with a $5 smart plug to turn on intermittently?
@ZagFurn Місяць тому
@screwytb fair play...as many smart plugs as I have I don't use any of them with routines..perhaps I'll try that. However maybe not all people have them but in my case that works..thank you for the idea
@screwytb Місяць тому
@@ZagFurn Yeah definitely a lot of people won't have an existing setup. But if you've already got everything you need in house, and don't need to buy custom solutions - perfect. Haven't got this going yet, but have been meaning to add this to my motion-activated under-cabinet lighting. (It won't work while plugged in, but dies after about a week unplugged. Very inconvenient!) But this vid now has me thinking about my car jumper, power banks, Quest, and more...
@jensharms7945 Місяць тому
I really liked the disclosure part. it gives the needed context. especially for the usb dryer. b/c i could not imagine it was so good that you use them at your business.
@zaxbit Місяць тому
Love the disclosure section at the end. Please continue to do this for all of these rapid fire reviews. Context for the why y’all find specific things interesting helps me as a non-media company person figure out if these things are actually right for me!
@Fantastika Місяць тому
They've always done it for tech under 100
@halomika4973 Місяць тому
Which is why Zaxbit wants them to continue doing it. @@Fantastika
@subarusensei3685 Місяць тому
It was always done since the beginning of this series.
@istanbool Місяць тому
@@subarusensei3685I think bro has not watched as many Linus tech tips reviews as you
@zaxbit Місяць тому
I guess I never really noticed until now
@zsomborszarka2616 Місяць тому
This series should definitely get more episodes more frequently! Not just cool and interesting, but actually viable and useful, not to mention how much i love hearing about opensource communities. Please for the love of god, make more of these!
@barnett25 Місяць тому
Agreed, one of my favorite videos lately!
@riddlebawx Місяць тому
All those in favor say aye! "Aye"
@JamesFaction Місяць тому
Agreed, altho i expect the time that goes into each of these videos is significant, each device needs to be tested for some time to make sure he isn't recommending duds.
@lemroy Місяць тому
for anyone who wants something a bit more refined than the deej solution the midi mixer software and a midi controller work amazingly.
@helloukw Місяць тому
Thank you Linus, the Volume DIY is what I've been trying to do for a couple of years now, on and off. Sure, I did manage to crop something on my own, but nothing this good. Also a fan of these DIY videos, especially on a budget. Congrats to the team for these finds. Very cool!
@DiZZiEntertainment Місяць тому
I absolutely LOVED the disclosure details at the end of the video. That type of transparency should be explained more often in other tech videos.
@cyjanek7818 Місяць тому
Good thing it is at the end of video where it will be seen by most people Wonder why they put ads in the begining
@KiwiiKiwii Місяць тому
@@cyjanek7818 you mean they put the disclosure for where it is least intrusive and doesn't spoil the rest of the video? Crazy
@cyjanek7818 Місяць тому
@@KiwiiKiwii it's not a movie dude, wtf could be spoiled if they would tell adequate information right after showing thing off? Saying that they are promoting thing they received for free is the bare minimum
@bankruptfilly Місяць тому
@@cyjanek7818kiwikiwi is clearly Linus' burner account lol
@theoneandtheonlyant Місяць тому
They are trying to win back viewers, since they were slacking in transparency before
@ghosttheoremproductions5469 Місяць тому
As the local system integrator, I use one of the rechargeable blow-e-matrons all the time. Makes cleaning up used parts FAR faster than by hand and cheaper than canned air. Without the concerns with condensation or over-pressure from a compressor. Paired with microfiber cloths, spray cleaner, electrical cleaner, a toothbrush, rubbing alcohol, etc ... Covers 99% of those needs. Mine was less than $25usd on Amazon. - I also get asked by customers regularly about how often and how to clean their PCs and send them a link. A regular blow-dust can go a long way towards keeping thermals under control and increasing hardware lifespan.
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@MSusername69 Місяць тому
The one I got was a portable vacuum but I just turn it backwards. Its a lot weaker than canned air though and has a hard time getting rid of heavy dust build up, so I bought one that plugs into the wall, it was like $50 and is just as strong as canned air.
@TheMidwestMarauders Місяць тому
Just hijacking your comment. If you're looking for something a step up from the blow-e-matron they were talking about in the video, the DataVac blower by Metrovac is amazing. I spent $100 on mine about ten years ago and it's still going strong. I find it way better than the USB rechargeable blowers, plus the blower engine comes with a 10 year warranty and it's made in the USA. Only negative is that you need to plug it in every time you want to use it
@OneMHz Місяць тому
The one linked in the video is “currently unavailable”. Do you happen to have a link to yours? I have a corded one but the cord is not always convenient.
@churblefurbles Місяць тому
Condensation not a problem for average person with compressors, you have to use it a whole lot without draining before it happens.
@urmomsahoe1 Місяць тому
I really LOVE the idea of using your writers own at home projects like the deej for video ideas. I imagine many of the hobbies and things your staff is into will also be things your average viewer is into. This channel is usually a little more product focused but these open source things are really cool to see and I'm sure will also really boost the projects in the open source community.
@mark601 Місяць тому
Hey the disclosure part was the best part of this video. Do that more! Not only does it show great character but it also helps viewers understand your mindset, values and decision-making!
@4RILDIGITAL Місяць тому
Great tech hacks. The Dej volume controller is amazing and the USB valve is such a security gem. Who knew you could DIY and save so much? Definitely giving some of these a try.
@Wiisporter Місяць тому
I think this is the content we care most about - videos useful for just about anyone watching
@thomasdeutelmoser8986 Місяць тому
second that
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@derickd6150 Місяць тому
While I agree personally, from watching WAN show and listening to how they do stuff, I feel like these comments are pointless. They know which videos get the most views better than anyone. So if they start producing something you feel is not worth watching, it probably means there are a huge number of people who think it is worth watching. Thus, when you say "we" care about this content, it means almost nothing. The replies you get will be from the people who agree with you and the (potentially huge) proportion of the population who disagrees will remain silent
@Fernando-ek8jp Місяць тому
Sadly, they're not. If you look at the handy tech Playlist, they don't really break a million views. I do love the series though.
@colinwilson210 Місяць тому
I like the wan show but there are only so many walking hours you can spend on UKposts and still maintain a job, a relationship, look after a pet etc. I do like the shorter videos I can dip in and out of as a result.
@dahahaka Місяць тому
i was really hoping the charge-o-matic would turn off by itself once it detects current consumption dropping dramatically :(
@stalincat2457 Місяць тому
A Homewizard smart socket can be used for that. Requires a €1/mo subscription though.
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@foldionepapyrus3441 Місяць тому
You could certainly do that, but I'm not sure for most folks it would actually be a better solution for the problem it is supposed to solve by its naming. As it would still need a timer to turn back on and top the self discharge back up, and if using it as LTT seem to intend to - as a common controller for a whole bunch of devices the current will drop erratically as some devices finish, or when using it for something that slow charges only the current might be rather small and hard to read anyway.
@softbeak8333 Місяць тому
Lol @@stalincat2457
@josephlunderville3195 Місяць тому
That is actually a bad idea for lead acid and NiMH batteries that need to trickle charge at the end of the cycle -- the difference between trickle charging an almost full and completely full battery is very small for those chemistries.
@X2Brute Місяць тому
I've been using a couple smart plugs as essentially the charge-o-matic for years now and love it. I have three 20-socket USB chargers and a power strip to keep various seldom used controllers, portable consoles, battery banks, and other devices topped up
@ruebo2817 Місяць тому
I really love that some of the recent videos include the intro. I tend to miss it but I understand that a 10s block of nothingness doesn’t do wonders for the retention.
@Oxibase Місяць тому
The blower is also great for camping, specifically with regards to providing more oxygen to get a fire going better.
@granatmof Місяць тому
If you have a air pump for your air mattress, that works just as well for transforming the campfire into a furnace.
@BillAnt Місяць тому
Whats the brand and model name of that blower? Don't post a link, I can search it and find it.
@starvinmarvin2130 Місяць тому
I love when LTT comes back to earth and gives us techtips and not just giving us fomo
@jetjazz05 Місяць тому
I bought an air duster/vacuum combo... I actually really like it for working on computers. It blowsd air out of a thin tube in one mode and vacuums into a little chamber in the other mode, the vacuum has an extendable bristle brush that lets you brush dust while vacuuming it at the same time. It doesn't blow as hard as canned air, but frankly it was $20 and a 3 pack of canned air is almost that much, so it was an easy switch for me.
@gespinozae Місяць тому
I missed these kind of videos soooo much, teaching cool DIY to your community is amazing!
@stevewest5397 Місяць тому
THANK YOU! I'm working on an antique radio cabinet PC build, and had been banging my head against the wall trying to do something like Deej on my own. This will save me SO. MUCH. TIME.
@bricaaron3978 Місяць тому
*"...an antique radio cabinet PC build...'* NIce! I had a similar idea.
@Boroda4Gaming Місяць тому
3:56 totally normal GOXLR in a dorms
@user-mh4xt6qt3e Місяць тому
Ты шо тут делаешь:0
@thebeast1998a Місяць тому
The air duster is excellent. I've been using it mostly to blow up inflatable matresses, but I bought it primarily for cleaning my tech stuff. Really versatile
@hoofhearted4 Місяць тому
love the disclosure! good to know that you actually want to use these items (or are using them), and they arent just cool things youve spent 5 minutes with and are reciting talking points.
@sachamorgese7280 Місяць тому
It's getting harder and harder to find a laptop you can pull the battery OAT of!
@fukov3400 Місяць тому
Why are there oats in your laptop?
@CheezMonsterCrazy Місяць тому
@@fukov3400 To feed the horses.
@davidbova1759 Місяць тому
@@fukov3400 might want to ask Linus that one
@DouglasWalrath Місяць тому
some you can pull the battery out of but they'll refuse to turn on without the battery
@NoOne-fe3gc Місяць тому
@@CheezMonsterCrazy that's how you increase the CPU's horsepower
@thomasdeutelmoser8986 Місяць тому
I am glad you guys take time to show open source projects, keep it up.
@TheLuKtOnE.Gaming Місяць тому
idea is cool with the volume but for me as windows 11 user it is simple for me to go to the task bar and just right click the volume and open up the mixer and just slide it it takes no more thank 30s and it is free but yes I agree for comfort the device is great. Another thing is I am using a laptop with extra external keyboard and a external microphone and a mouse with wire so for my MSI katana there arent enough ports just to plug and play without a USB extentions/adapters. Anyway I am a huge fan I love all media stuff you guys create and you are No. 1 chanel where I look for new technology or just for understanding it you guys not only just entertain us you teach us so thumbs up you guys never stop doing what are you doing and once again thanks for everything.
@Driahva Місяць тому
I bought that exact air duster last week while trying to find compressed air cans. It's been very successful so far and I've only slightly damaged my lungs from all the dust in the air.
@timtjtim Місяць тому
5:47 wild way to write the number 8
@sultanofsick Місяць тому
snowman is best way to write 8
@n_core Місяць тому
I feel insulted because that's also how I write "8".
@AbdullahUsmanKhan Місяць тому
@@sultanofsicknot really. The default infinity way is better. The most efficient for sure.
@anonymouscomments123 Місяць тому
i appreciated the disclosure section a lot, cool to see how you came across the products and why they were included
@HorrorGraphicHensley Місяць тому
The rechargable electric air duster is a must. A lot of them are multi-functional as well having the duster mode and can also be used as a mini vacuum cleaner. Def. worth the investment because the amount of uses and times used pays for itself.
@Unraveled Місяць тому
I loved how you guys disclosed how you picked all the selections, it was pretty cool to know why!
@faaznoushad1718 Місяць тому
Ear Trumpet is a great software side solution for application-specific volume control.
@jm036 Місяць тому
Uhhh you know Windows has this already
@livegolfismygt Місяць тому
Yeah but ear trumpet does it better than Windows
@mbsfaridi Місяць тому
Thanks!
@qcklu Місяць тому
@@jm036 windows has what ear trumpet does, but at least on windows 10 its hidden within like a 7th submenu while ear trumpet just lets u have it be the in the main volume controls
@jm036 Місяць тому
@qcklu right click and open volume mixer if I remember. 7th menu my ass
@entertheFinn Місяць тому
Thank you for the introduction to USBvalve. Thoroughly enjoying the ones I have made and looking forward to seeing the project grow. This video has already brought the project a lot of great support.
@tdcfc Місяць тому
The quality of the videos went up a lot in the last couple of months. The whole issue that GN raised definitely turned out to be a blessing in disguise, at least for us viewers.
@Chriss120 Місяць тому
I've been using Deej for a while, and it is great. I switched to the MIDI mixer a bit back, since it is even easier to configure, has more features, and supports off the shelf midi controllers.
@YCbCr Місяць тому
Discovering per-app volume control, nevertheless via MIDI, was a revelation after suffering with hardware mixing and trying to make 4 separate outputs work together without ground loops etc. Took the easy route with a Korg Nanokontrol and MIDI Mixer. Well worth every penny... damn all the RCA/jack adapters. :D
@KXKKX Місяць тому
12V batteries, like the starter battery for a gas generator, are pretty well served by battery tenders, voltage sensing chargers that only charge when needed.
@CommodoreFan64 Місяць тому
Yep, I keep smart battery tenders on my 2 golf carts, and rarely have trouble with them turning over the gas motors, & it's much cheaper to buy one than replacing the battery on my golf carts more often as they cost more than the big beefy battery in my F-150 crew cab lol!
@aleksandersats9577 Місяць тому
Lead acid batteries like to be fully charged all the time. so keeping it on a charger 24/7 can be a good thing of course if the charger you are using has a float charging feature.
@natec1 Місяць тому
I made something similar to the Deej controller a few years ago, but it used MIDI instead. Route that to Voicemeeter, and it's a pretty nice setup!
@billmight5662 Місяць тому
I started with making a Deej controller then later used a different arduino sketch to make it a MIDI controller for Voicemeeter.
@Eagle14_ Місяць тому
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio! It’s only $60 currently as well.
@PocketBrain Місяць тому
The PEI build plate gives such nice textures to a 3D print... I use a battery-operated inflator for generic "endless" air dusting. You can do this with a shop vacuum exhaust, as well, but that blows like a tornado, so be careful.
@Lanka0Kera Місяць тому
Considering all the neat tech people build in their spare time and then put in github in formats that only geeks can understand, LTT could start hosting tech (guess-it-would-be) competitions for said neat things. I mean for a lot of the people sharing their neat toys just spreading the word could be rewarding enough but nothing stops you from giving out like 1k$ price or something. DIY tech things are interesting but I usually give up after Arduino compiling doesn't work easily as documentation or tutorial claims, or I can't figure out which tiny electronics parts I actually need to make a thing.. Or if I have to order parts from 5 different places online, each promising delivery times from week to 2 months. My bookmarks are stuffed with neat projects, and my shelves are stocked with random electronics for forgotten projects.
@juhanitakkunen8175 Місяць тому
I really enjoy these types of tech tips! Keep up the good work. I would have also mentioned an USB Data Blocker; while its not as hacky, it would be a good practice for many to use.
@josephtaylor5525 Місяць тому
Quick tip, rp2040 based microcontroller usually only have 3 analog pins, so you'll need an analog digital converter (which can be had for a few bucks and clipped in if you pick the right one)
@solarbirdyz Місяць тому
All of these look GREAT. As does the extended disclosure bit at the end. And now I want to build the external soundboard. Good video.
@Dreoni_ Місяць тому
deej is awesome, been using mine for years! Some pc apps (e.g. corsair icue,...) take control of the com port so make sure they are not running if you run into problems
@Lan_ny Місяць тому
Same here! The case was the first thing I designed completely from scratch and is nearly perfect (only change I would make now is changing the code and adding modifier buttons to it)
@d8ily Місяць тому
So awesome seeing you messing with arduino and pots, ive been trying to build my own midi controllers for a while
@DanUpshaw Місяць тому
The charge-o-matic seems like a good idea for the cases Linus described. If, however, you already have a home automation system in place, like home assistant or smart things, you can do this with an automation and a much cheaper smart plug. That's certainly not a good reason to incest in a home automation platform if you don't have one, but more and more people do, and this is the kind of thing that would be super easy to set up!
@tetsuo3k Місяць тому
All right, this Deej project is exactly the sort of thing I think I could use. Not only is it fully open source by virtue of running on Arduino, but I also get to build the device myself, and when I'm done I'll have made my own programmable USB audio panel. There's like no downside, except that Arduinos are a little more pricey than they once were I guess.
@BBROPHOTO Місяць тому
I'm really happy to see the disclaimer / extra bit at the end. I truly believe if a company or individual vouches for something seriously, then they really should be at least using the products too. It's not always that simple, but knowing you guys are actively using those devices carries a lot more weight than a simple positive review.
@testtesttest6287 Місяць тому
Realy loved the disclosure summary. Thanks for being honest.
@heatherryan9820 Місяць тому
Just my opinion, but I like the way that at the end you give a disclosure time. Not only because I've always kind of been curious how you guys come across all of these, and also it's nice to know where and biases could be.
@TheNiteNinja19 Місяць тому
Right out of the gate the charge o matic looks like a pretty good thing, because I have a 58 volt 4 amp hour chainsaw battery, that only going to be using a couple times a year, but I also want to keep it from being completely depleted but also not stay fully charged all the time. It doesn't have any kind of self protections to keep it at 80%. I also enjoy the format of the classic content like this including the good old intro.
@DrSepiro Місяць тому
I really did miss the intro to LTT videos! so glad to see it back!!
@CoalitionGaming Місяць тому
Good to see the Deej! An alternative I've liked to talk about is using a Midi Controller with knobs and faders like the Korg Nanokontrol 2 and free software called Midi-Mixer. No building needed, just buy hardware, install software, assign programs to faders or knobs in the software, and bam: hardware controlled individual app volume control! Its awesome!
@showjack1109 Місяць тому
I use a nanoKontrol 2 with voicemeeter, so I can adjust individual app volumes, my own mic volume, and multiple output volumes (headset, speakers, etc) all on the same board. Voicemeeter also allows me to use a rackmounted external compressor, so I no longer get my ears blasted by people with very varied mic levels in zoom meetings!
@Batmaisbest Місяць тому
thank you so much ive been asking for something like this for a long while
@mychamycha27 Місяць тому
i dont understand why you need different volume knobs for each program instead of just 1 for everything?
@nubb_o Місяць тому
@@mychamycha27customization + finer control for example, I use a controller with midimixer to specifically control Spotify and my browser volumes, this lets me leave my in-app volumes at 100% (like a yt video or the spotify slider), and instead I can use the tactile control to change the windows "master" volume for the app it's convenient compared to having to change the volume by either opening the app and setting the volume or opening eartrumpet/the windows audio menu and adjusting it there
@Frost.E Місяць тому
@@mychamycha27Sometimes you want some things louder than others and don't want to navigate through a bunch of software menus to do it. I know I personally have to do this a lot when gaming with my friends, to balance my voice chat, music and game audio how I like it.
@martinb.770 Місяць тому
DEEJ is a great approach (stumbled over it 3 years ago), and some other solutions go the same direction, like bigger versions of the stream deck, Mackie/HUI-protocol-compatible audio equipment, powermixer. But most lack consistent driver/desktop support and motorfaders = feedback to the sliders if the volume is changed via mouse/keyboard.
@Ukylie 18 днів тому
Turn Up is a pretty sweet audio volume control option. Same idea but user friendly and of course fancy customizable LEDS
@jo_bro666 Місяць тому
8:25 You could also use a usb condom. It has a male usb plug on one end and a female one on the other. It transfers power but has the data lined disconnected.
@Volcano22207 18 днів тому
Link?
@MirorR3fl3ction Місяць тому
Ive had one of those Air Blowers for almost a year now and its saved me so much money and hassle compared to the cheap cans of compressed air i was buying from the dollar store for $4+/can. I found that the Air Blower is even powerful enough to inflate a twin size air mattress, and the USB-C charging makes it really easy to recharge the same as any of my other devices
@Gkkiux Місяць тому
I've looked into them before and my biggest question is the battery - how is it holding up after a longer period? Any idea how easy it is to replace?
@ibigfire Місяць тому
Do you have a model recommendation? I bought one and found the blowing to be fairly weak compared to a can of air.
@mattrogers6646 Місяць тому
@@ibigfireMy DataVac is like a jet engine, but not cheap at around $75. Well worth it for my needs.
@ibigfire Місяць тому
@@mattrogers6646 Interesting. Yeah definitely a bit pricey, but I could see it being worth it. Thanks!
@OrinderElf Місяць тому
In fact you are selfbuilding your own mixing table just with some fancy software for you to programm. The parts may cost just a few bugs - but you need to put tons and tons of effort into it for knowing how to build it, how to do the electronics and how to configurate the software. Over all - you can basically buy a mixing table from an existing brand (like elgato) and use it with prebuild software exactly made for this components.
@karremania Місяць тому
The usb blower even got a better version with a additional attachment that you can put on the other end, making it 'suck'. Comes with a filter and container to just vaccuum up stuff. Yeah, not super powerfull, but its a great addition to the device.
@norkshit Місяць тому
am i the only person who noticed that they included the intro reel?
@Banananananaaa Місяць тому
The Deej is what I've been wanting for YEARS, but ngl completely forgot I wanted over all those years. You gave me an amazing project to work on!
@Ananords Місяць тому
The deej is truly great, I made one a couple of years ago and use it all the time. I have a video of it on my channel also btw
@Eagle14_ Місяць тому
I would recommend looking at the TurnUp audio mixer! It’s got 5 knobs for custom app volume control, and 5 programmable buttons for any kind of control you want. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast control over audio!
@grandmaster101587458 Місяць тому
Pretty sure I have the exact same blower, and it's come in useful with cleaning dust out of my computer and whatnot, I even used it when I was cleaning out a Dyson fan. The only issue that I would have with it is that it doesn't have a super focused tip so it won't be as hard as a can of air, so you may still need one around for more stubborn dust and dirt, but it does a good job on other more general purpose uses. Overall I recommend it, it'll significantly reduce the amount of cans you need to buy, leading to less waste as well.
@jaycrank8163 Місяць тому
Thanks for giving the back ground this will help everyone knowing how you gotten there good and bad
@MLGMilk Місяць тому
Steel Series has a software volume mixer called Sonar that is way better than the deej (and its free), can do comms, game, media, aux and mic all seperate, with the ability to boost the volume and put an EQ on all those things independently. It even works with ASIO devices Like the Focusrite line of interfaces. Basically a newer version of Virtual Audio Cables and Equalizer APO + Peace in one piece of software.
@RedAppleMakes Місяць тому
I love my Deej and have had it for years. I really hope this reignites development as it's been dormant for a while. The only issue I have is having to restart the program after returning from hibernation. As a workaround I use an auto hotkey to kill and restart the application.
@FurballCat Місяць тому
2:48 bros going crazy
@FaZekiller-qe3uf Місяць тому
I don't it.
@KZStrive Місяць тому
Avoid purchasing LTT Screw drivers; they are overpriced and of poor quality. Instead, consider investing in a Klein Tools Precision Screwdriver, which comes with 27 bits for $20. I guarantee that their new screwdriver (Ripping off iFixit) alone will be $39.99, and with a complete kit (Ripping off iFixit), it may be priced at $59.99 or even higher. Steer clear of their subpar products.
@hannahbeingdumb Місяць тому
love the disclosure of why you chose them at the end. really keeps it feeling honest
@drkalamity4518 Місяць тому
I'm trying to pretend like I don't care that Linus shaved his beard but I can't lie I feel slighted.
@SpicyOliv Місяць тому
The Deej is absolutely amazing and I had been looking into it for a while myself before buying a great GoXLR knockoff for $100 CDN. It's honestly really awesome though. I'm pretty sure I have that same rechargeable duster, or at least a rebrand of it. I do something similar with my rechargable batteries for lawnmowers/snowblowers/pool vac with smart outlets and some Home Assistant code if they aren't capable of doing what I want them to do myself. When I think I want to mow my lawn, I ask google to turn on the outlets for the batteries, and then they aut shutoff after an hour or two, making sure they are charged but not overcharged (hopefully). Great video, super handy!
@defaultentertainment697 Місяць тому
1:00 what i do is i look at the batteries, match voltage, increase capacity, put together a bulky enclosure in cad, print that, make a makeshift temporary connection to the motherboard or gadget (permanent) and tape it secure onto the device as an external battery pack. i have increased capacity by 5x on my old cameras this way. only downside is that it's semi permanent so i do have to cut the tape, pull the cells, charge them 2 at a time and reinstall the whole thing. but damn it worth the hassle to have 4-5 hours of use time instead of 20 minutes. 18650s rock! you find them in portable vacuum cleaners, drill batteries, basically anything portable that runs on electricity and people throw away after a year or so. also if you aren't afraid of sticky fruity quite possibly toxic liquids and saliva, you can find tons of batteries from disposable vape rods you see on the street thrown not into a bin but onto the sidewalk. Worth the effort, just need a bms or an external lithium cell charger with protection.
@LoftechUK Місяць тому
Who ever you got in your dept to sort your shit out needs a raise. Glad you and the team is back where you started. I love it.
@nissan_skyline Місяць тому
Did they really hire someone to help them make improvements? If so, why should this person get a raise for simply doing the job they were hired to do?
@minibeyse Місяць тому
12:37 love the disclosure, interesting in it's own right
@ulrickts Місяць тому
I got one of those USB dusters and am going to return it. It blows good volume but not a lot of pressure (even with the pressure attachment). It also got hot as hell after just 30 seconds of running.
@crosenblum Місяць тому
I really really love these handy tech videos. I appreciate the honesty. Maybe you could pick a few of these diy/github projects, and show us by hand how to build them. I did love this, was awesome!
@Mammothcav342 Місяць тому
YAY THIS SERIES IS BACK!!!!
@lekhajkarlapudi3530 Місяць тому
The series is back 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@BigMan7o0 Місяць тому
I dont have that exact duster, but I have a cheaper one thats very similar (no light, only two nozzles instead of a bunch) and its awesome. Being able to dust anything at any time without worrying about buying canned air has been amazing, I genuinely ENJOY cleaning my pc now lmao. Only thing they didn't mention is that when youre cleaning fans, make sure to hold the blades still. if you spin them backwards you can send voltage back INTO your motherboard on the rails that are supposed to be sending to the fan, and you could possibly kill stuff.
@BonoBr0 Місяць тому
I'm most definitely going to make the volume sliders and maybe I might go for the USB valve aswell. Loving the video, ty!
@CarbonatedTurtle Місяць тому
That volume mixer solution is way more work than it's worth, even if it's not that much work. I'm not going to constantly be adjusting these individual volumes that often, and the few times I do it's just way easier to open the volume mixer with a quick click of my mouse.
@AverageThinking Місяць тому
Except if you’re in a game and realize your discord or something is overpowering…
@CarbonatedTurtle Місяць тому
@@AverageThinkingHow often is that realistically going to happen? Even if it does, I can alt-tab out of a game, fix it, and be back to the game in under 5 seconds. If this is something that's regularly happening, you need to get your levels figured out before starting games.
@Jehty21 Місяць тому
"way more work" Well, there's your problem. If you see building something like that as "work" then of course it's not worth it. For a lot of people it's a fun project. They have fun while building it. And building something that also has a practical use is just so much more satisfying.
@Alex_Martin_ Місяць тому
We're so back!
@GKSchattenjaeger Місяць тому
I have a very similar if not identical air duster and it's great, very powerful, albeit noisy and it helps clean my computer and other stuff very well, never had to buy an air can again.
@kozmizm Місяць тому
That LTT Precision Screwdriver blew my mind. I had never thought about a mini with multiple interchangeable heads/drivers
@info8984 Місяць тому
I miss the beard.
@nolansworld Місяць тому
Same
@matthewhall8217 Місяць тому
Same
@Kirsty_McKay Місяць тому
I don't, love the clean shaven look.
@NickRisoni Місяць тому
Beard is life idk what I’d do if mine was gone I have to much of a baby face
@lukakhoria2596 Місяць тому
Play ultrakill
@Herakilla Місяць тому
I really enjoy this format for these videos. Awesome tech, cheap and accessible and that great disclosure at the end
@IamR3D88 Місяць тому
I love my hardware volume knobs. But I got a pre-built solution a couple years ago called PC Panel (I got the mini) Basically does what these do, while having rgb, so I set each one to a color similar to the app it controls (purple for discord, red for chrome, green for current game, blue for master) and the rgb dims as the volume goes down
@nayrpc Місяць тому
babe wake up new ltt video out
@tenisen549 Місяць тому
Great video Linus. These kind of videos when you are showing us how to make cool this are the best kind. Tinkering with Linus is surely fun
@ruthlessadmin Місяць тому
So the smart battery charger is neat but I accomplished the same thing with a $15 programmable timer that I have set to run for an hour or so every few days. It's scheduling is a lot more flexible as well.
@Oaisus Місяць тому
I don't really think diy stuff should be counted as tech under $100 they should have their own category
@deadedd3235 Місяць тому
5 views? Man they fell off.
@peanutheadrules Місяць тому
5? It’s at 8,000 now lol wym
@Setsunone Місяць тому
6000 already :-0 i guess those write offs are playing off!!
@addition_cheese128 Місяць тому
4 minutes ago? Wow what happened to them
@carsonmcbroom9426 Місяць тому
450,000 now
@ianteddy Місяць тому
5 hours after upload and 554k views.
@AndyyWandyy Місяць тому
I bought a rechareable duster a year or so ago when I built my last PC. Ive actually kept up on keeping it dust free because of it. Works well for keyboards too!
@Fenglaender Місяць тому
Awesome projects! I will definitely look into making a volume control slider. The disclosure is a good idea!
@Hazdazos Місяць тому
Great video! I bought a volume knob a while back and swear by the physical controls, but if I knew I could have built one for cheap I would have done so instead. Definitely more of these kinds of videos. Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar projects is a great use of LTT's resources.
@mcdonnell761 Місяць тому
These are one of my favourite types of videos. Actual real affordable products that are actually useful. Yes I love seeing all out no expense ballin gamer rigs, but I know I’ll never be able to afford it. I’ve just bought the duster and usb health tool off your recommendation!
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