Reddit Reddit reviews Elenco TL-6 Alligator Lead Set, 10-Piece, 14 inches

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Elenco TL-6 Alligator Lead Set, 10-Piece, 14 inches
10 test leads in 5 colors for easy identificationLength - 14 inch - 20 gauge - to 105 degrees centigradeInsulated alligator clips on each endPerfect for testing your Arduino or raspberry pi assembliesIdeal for use in labs, service shops, schools (stem - steam), home and industryElenco before there was the maker movement, there was Elenco
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5 Reddit comments about Elenco TL-6 Alligator Lead Set, 10-Piece, 14 inches:

u/UncleEggma · 8 pointsr/CircuitBending

Hey there! I started circuit bending a year or so ago and I was asking a lot of the same questions as you.

Google around for circuit bending tutorials and you are bound to find some.

Here's what worked for me:

  • Find toys/electronics to circuit bend.

    -These are usually found in thrift stores, like Goodwill.

    -Don't buy new toys from a department store, they usually have electronic components that are more modern and harder to mess with.

    -Don't spend a lot of money on a thing unless you are certain you know exactly how you are going to mess with it. I'm poor, so saving money was a huge aspect for me.

    -Look for stuff that was made somewhere between 1980 - 2005ish. test it out in the store first to make sure it makes noises, the more the better. (You can sometimes hear if a toy is older, its sounds sometimes sound a bit more 'low-quality' or something... At least to me. One indicator is this: If the batteries are running low, a good toy to circuit bend will make some odd sounds.)

  • Buy the crud you need, but don't overdo it. Here's my motto: cheap is fine for first projects, but invest in better if you stick with it. You need:

    -solder

    -a soldering iron

    -Alligator leads(clips)

    -Several screwdrivers of varying sizes.

    -Several smaller screwdrivers

    -wire

    -resistors (look online for more details)

    -These are the basics, but there may be more you need. Look online more.

  • Circuit bend.

    -Use an area with good light.

    -Google for tutorials for your specific item. You might have gotten lucky and gotten a commonly circuit-bent item.

    -Google for tutorials for specific effects. You might want to make your item make certain sounds. Google will help you find people who have done it before you, if it has been done.

    -Google for tutorials for any questions you have. People have probably asked it before. If you get stuck, phrase your question as many ways as possible and Google the variations. You will find answers, even if they are not the specific ones you were looking for. All information you digest will help you better learn this game of circuit bending.

    Yeah man... I dunno. Just use Google and if you're really into it, keep reading more about it. Stop by every thrift store you see or if you're loaded, buy whatever shit you wanna bend on Ebay. Buy the stuff you need online, at local electronic stores, or if you absolutely have to, radio shack.

    Here's a good site to start. Just read.
u/mindblowingo · 3 pointsr/sex

Yes, the power unit or power box is what generates the signals and electrodes are what contacts your body to provide the sensations. When comparing units, there are several factors involved.

First is power level, this is strength of the signal. As a beginner, you probably won't need to worry about the power level since any of these options would provide enough power. TENS, PES, and ET-323 are all around the same power level. I believe all of them are alkaline battery power like a standard 9v. A step up is ET-312 which is powered by a 12v sealed led acid battery that can be recharged. Don't let the 12v vs 9v scare you. The voltage has nothing to do with the output signal level which is always going to be adjustable. The ET-312 does have a higher potential output which is important if you use electrodes in certain locations or want multiple channels of output.

The second factor is frequency. Low frequency generates a sensation like a dull throb and can sometimes feel like a vibrator. It can also create a fast thumping sensation if the power level is up a little higher. Higher frequencies can cause a wide range of sensations like buzzing to tickling to something impossible to describe. Typically, high frequency and low power is suggested as an initial setting and ramp up the power until you start to feel a tingling. All units will have a range of frequency with the higher end units like the ET-323 and ET-312 able to generate the highest. PES doesn't go as high but higher than tens.

Third is wave patterns. Typical wave patterns are the shape of the electrical signal. Some basic ones are triangle, square, or sine (smooth/rounded). Different wave patterns feel different. Sinewave signals feel the "smoothest" while square or triangle have a bit more bite. I believe the PES and TENS units just generate one pattern which is usually either sine or square. ET-323 and ET-312 have a number of patterns and even combine patterns together in some of the special modes.

Forth is pulse rate (and patterns). A pulse is when the signal comes on for some amount of time and then goes off. WIth TENS and PES, you have a pulse width setting only which is a fixed amount of time it's on and then off and then back on. With the ET-323 you have several options of different variations that are kind of preprogrammed variable pulse rates. With the ET-312, you have even more modes and can adjust the program to have a longer slower build up before ramping up to be more intense and faster. You can even use a computer to program your own modes.

Finally, there is a feature on the ET units that allow you to use audio input to drive the signal. On SmartStim, there is a whole area (or use to be) dedicated to sharing audio files (mp3/wav/etc). Listening to these files, they may sound like repeated noise but they can generate a unique sensation and be a complicated or simple as you like. Stereo files can be used to drive two channels. That brings up dual channels. Dual channels provides two separate stimulation signals. They can be used to stimulate to different areas or, if done right, they can be used to stimulate one area an cause sensations like something stroking you up and down from the inside.

Oh one last note. TENS units uses "pins" as a way to connect to electrodes. PES uses a snap connector. Eros-Tek units use banana plugs. You'll want to double check with the electrodes you buy to see if they will adapt. Generic alligator clip leads might be a good cheap way to connect pretty much anything.

Hope this helps.

u/mfrost03 · 2 pointsr/OpenPV

I've had good success using something like these to at least test power to the board, the LCD and the on-board switches before mounting the board in the box. You can just clip them to the Bat+ and Bat- and run them to a battery pack.

http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-TL-6-Standard-Alligator-10-Piece/dp/B0002JJU28/

u/geneticfarmer · 1 pointr/microgrowery

Not exactly REQUIRED, I didn't solder anything on my first 100w cob experiment and ran it for several weeks when I was trying to figure everything out.


I first plugged in a 2.1mm X 5.5mm plug into my laptop charger, then stuck two wires in it and screwed it down. - terminal ends!


Stick the other end of those two wires into the buck converter inputs. Then Stick two more wires into the buck converter outputs.


Then I got two alligator clips and connected one end of them to one of the buck converter outputs. Then I clamped the gator clips onto the led. Gator Clips!

This is not recommended at all for long term or a permanent build. But it is a great way to become friendly with LEDs and electronics and help build your skill while you become more comfortable.

I would advise learning how to solder, in this case its REALLY easy because we are not soldering on a board or anywhere that requires precision. I just wrapped all the wires together, stuck some solder and heat to it. Then sealed it off with shrink wrap and tape.

u/jonathanstarks · 1 pointr/tDCS

For the $40 tDCS-kit, instead of buying the more expensive banana plug to mini-alligator-clip adaptors mentioned, would it work to use standard alligator leads like these?
http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-TL-6-Standard-Alligator-10-Piece/dp/B0002JJU28

Alternatively, would the $6 'Alligator Clip Adapters' for the Brain Stimulator work for the tDCS-kit?
http://thebrainstimulator.net/purchase/