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The last mini bag was not so great (sack of joy 4), so I'm not sure if I'll even release it as a video. (I'll let you guys choose if it gets released) But this one is definitely fun. I even enjoyed watching the whole video again as I added all the AliExpress links to the description.

At some point I should be a complete mercenary and make them all affiliate links to fund our AliExpress habit.

I'll warn you that this video may be sleep inducing ASMR, and should probably be accompanied by snacks and a frosty beverage. But be careful not to spend too much....

Should I use a dedicated thumbnail for this video? Something like "Monster double AliExpress heaven"

The network-maintenance part of the technical family will probably disapprove of ALL the RJ45 crap.

https://youtu.be/phI0_O3hFmo

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Massive supersized AliExpress bag of random joy

Another bag of delight from AliExpress. An extra big one this time, because I placed two orders a couple of days apart, and they combined them into one big bag. That means this video is going to be over half an hour of sleep inducing ASMR happiness. Here are some links to the items on AliExpress (not a sponsor) in the order in which they appear in the video. These are not affiliate links, and some may not work depending on the country you are in, or may be sold out. As always, it's a good idea to shop around in case the sellers bump the price up:- The violet ray neon spiral electrode:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006000328391.html The kinetic remote control switch link is already dead for me. Here are some keywords:- Lunzo RF 433 Self-generating Wireless switch 1 gang Flashing single AA cell fishing marker:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007046856981.html The adjustable camera/light mounting clamp:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009111932290.html The Schumann resonator unit:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008717401850.html The squirmily cheap plug-in POE (power over ethernet) unit with no guarantee of safety. Don't use this with anything expensive or where exposed metal can be touched.:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006479735381.html The very non-compliant aluminium case power supply. This should be treated as FELV (not isolated from mains) and if you really must buy one when real locally-compliant PSUs are available for a little more, then make sure the "low voltage" output can't be touched and use the power supply at half its rating at most. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007620161649.html Dinky little sewing machine bulb - very retro by LED bulb standards:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006137161708.html The addressable LED tape is so ridiculously cheap now:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005824150092.html The light up rechargeable drink coasters - which turn out to be quite complex and have a light sensor, which is why they kept going out in the video:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007794023923.html Screw/thread sizing panel:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009403213926.html Self punching RJ45 Cat6 connectors:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006464130116.html Self terminating RJ45 plug:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005536651133.html Click in/out, rolling glue-dot dispenser:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007639936629.html Square USB vehicle feature light - available in different colours:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008423494902.html "Stainless steel" ceramic tap/faucet insert - noting that another "brass" one was a soft silvery metal with a brass colourant on the outside:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006966979860.html Fake "phone battery rejuvenator". The perfect gift for non technical friends:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007556720343.html "Bambu lab" illuminator for inside 3D prints:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008824366718.html Mini downlight with a very thin inline mains power supply:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009316304421.html Passive POE (Power Over Ethernet) adapters:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007204354459.html Exploding DIN rail fire extinguisher thing. Link for reference - shop around for a better deal! https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008986318521.html Knurled effect USB vehicle feature light, available in various colours:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007209389306.html Chassis power supply - a classic, and often not too bad electrically. These power supplies are intended for use in enclosures, but I see a lot of them being used on their own with exposed live terminals:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007507623957.html Bare high voltage ignition transformer - also available with drive circuitry on the same listing:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008114159306.html Yellow seven segment common cathode (or anode) displays:- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004292231145.html If you enjoy my videos and wish to support the channel to keep it independent, you can do so by supporting me on Patreon. I release videos without adverts for critique and feedback on Patreon as soon as they have been made. I also release Patreon-only backstage videos when I'm working on shows. https://www.patreon.com/bigclive Alternatively, for a single contribution you can use PayPal:- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bigclive #ElectronicsCreators

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Mike Hughes

Christmas came early. Definitley make them affiliate links, it will earn a few more sacks of joy over time.

Lucas Illingworth

Content is content. I say just release it into the wild. people can choose to watch or not watch...

Chris

4 wire RJ-45 is 100mbit - spare 4 for power in a cat 5e cable.

bigclive

I've seen some pretty grim "economy" neon-style signs. The test button often uses a little module with a button, that contains one or two CR2032 lithium button cells. It plugs into the empty battery pack and powers the 3V LED neon when pressed. If batteries are supplied the button may just bridge the power switch temporarily.

Keith W

I wonder if Clive in his excitement has cut through cables in unpacking goodies. I remember being quite anxious waiting for a charger cable to use a mains 18650 charger on 12 bolts. The cable arrived in one of those stretchy poly bags that you can’t tear open and I took a pair if scissors to the bag only to cut the new cable in half!! KW