Odd. I tried it earlier, and it is working now.

For some reason, my package was in Canada last night, though.

I'm not even in that country.

Does this mean that the shipping time spent thus far was just from CN to Canada, and that the listed shipping time is the trip from Canada to the US?

Thank you for the explanation.

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No problem.

6+2 for the first season.

I do believe so, yes.

In any case, you effectively own half of the base game now.

Does 17 Track go down often?

It's been inaccessible for me for a few hours.

It seems it's working now, and wow.

I am very impressed with this shipping.

It was in Canada towards the other side of the country yesterday.

It's in my city today already, wtf.

BangGoodk, Expedited Shipping Service.

I might be getting my package today. This is quite exciting for me.

It's my first /csg/ purchase.

I'm quite pleased either way. I thought I'd have to wait until tomorrow or the 20th at minimum.

~$0.30

Makes me want to buy more things.

Even if only some cheap couple-dollar items, so long as I have a use for them.

I wish I could get some good airbrush painting materials.

Not a lot on BG or AE.

It seems they have some compressors and brushes.

I already have an airbrush, basic compressor, cleaning pot, and hose.

I just don't have any paints, thinner, etc.

I've got this: https://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Eclipse-Action-Airbrush-Gravity/dp/B000BQKFAI

Finding mostly resin dyes or makeup gear.

Dyes in general, not paints.

Does anyone know why a package may list as "Out For Delivery Today\" on 17 Track, but also have a blue flag and the words "Pick Up" under the tracking number in the top left?

Anyone here using Xiaomi yeelights?

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/guns-of-icarus-alliance Free Steam codes for "Guns of Icarus: Alliance" on Humble Bundle.

Micro USB power cable ($0.99, usually $11.10)
https://www.banggood.com/Digoo-DG-BB-2HC-Durable-Double-Head-30cm-USB-Charging-Power-Cable-for-DG-MX10-TWS-Wireless-Waterproof-Speaker-p-1215874.html?
26 Pieces Locksmith Padlock cracking training kit ($17.99, usually $35.98)
https://www.banggood.com/26pcs-Padlock-Locksmith-Training-Starter-Practice-Kit-Lock-Unlocking-Pick-Tool-p-1202650.html?

Anyone here ever buy Chink batteries to replace inside their small handheld electronics and not get blown up?

I received a broken iPhone 6, and I'm thinking about making a quick project of it by replacing the LCD panel and battery.

Is anyone aware why the Xiaomi Yeelight light strips on both AliExpress and Banggood aren't offering their advertised prices after going to their store pages?

The 2m versions cost nearly 4x the amount of the 1m versions too, for some reason. Doesn't make much sense when they should be chainable.

@Windatica I'm thinking it includes the controller too. Only question is if that's the cheapest price historically.

I'm confused, why would the prices be higher during 11/11 compared to Black Friday?

Wouldn't it more likely be the opposite?

I wonder if the current sale price for their new strips is lower than the IndieGoGo pricing.

A bit frustrated that I can't find the technical specifications for it, though.

I've already invested into the Gen 2 Yeelights, though.

I have four of them. Yeelight gen 2 strips are surely the next logical step.

You mean gen 1, or is this some older non-RGB bulb?

That's the gen 2, same as mine, except I have it socketed in E26.

Tfw mine are on and set to white right now too.

They're good lights, but I wish the reds were better.

Pinks and purples suffer accordingly. So do oranges and yellows.

Colors with blue and green as color bases are quite solid, though.

Exactly. That's why I need smart strips.

Why waste the money on a smart strip or plug when I can just get the smart strips themselves?

Yeah, but RGB.

Anyone know the lowest historical prices for Xiaomi's Yeelight strips?

Does anyone have any specific USB A and Mini B connectors to recommend on AliExpress?

I need some for some custom cable projects, but I don't know which to buy. There's a lot of weird formations on many of them.

As nice as these options look, I am only more lost.

I think I'm good now.

Not sure if I should get a 4 or 5-contact male mini B, though.

That's only used for identification or something, right?

I'm just looking to make some custom USB cables for my keyboard and other devices.

Shipping cost doesn't seem worth it on LCSC. At least, not for the quantity of products I'll be buying.

Though, I do think there is a new user coupon somewhere.

$4.67 for shipping after adding just 10 mini B connectors.

I have to buy $15+ in items too, or there's an extra charge.

I won't need that tech for my use cases, so it should be fine.

Problem is on both Ali and BasedGood, nobody sells males.

It's all females from what I saw.

Oh, I was confused.

I see my error now.

I though the males were pre-snapped/glued. I was looking for ones without the plastic housings.

There may be a Fry's or Radioshack, not sure. I think the ones near me have closed.

I don't want to overpay and use up gas to get a few small items, though.

Wonder if there's any effective difference between these two: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/IMC-hot-New-10pcs-Type-A-Male-USB-4-Pin-Plug-Socket-Connector-With-Black-Plastic/32813989630.html? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/A03-IMC-hot-New-10pcs-Type-A-Male-USB-4-Pin-Plug-Socket-Connector-With-Black/32856355090.html?

Or, if it's just plating.

Shipping seems terrible overall on every site. I might want to visit a local vendor after all.

At this point, I wonder if I'm better off cannibalizing my own materials. Everywhere has rough pricing.

It seems so, unfortunately. I'll be waiting two months for the supplies if I don't pay 10x the material cost.

"Partners".

On what site?

Everywhere I'm seeing charges way too much for shipping that will take several months to arrive anyway.

$330 and 1.5 months of shipping? Who buys this shit?

Nostalgia money is real.

Does anyone know the difference between these two Mini B connectors?: https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pcs-Mini-USB-5-Pin-Male-Plug-DIY-SMT-Connector-Silver-Tone-Dark-Gray-U8BU8B6/183565500756 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-pieces-Mini-USB-Type-B-Male-180-Degree-5-Pin-SMD-SMT-for-Soldering-Jack-T1F5

I'm aware, I just wasn't sure if the pins would change how they could be used.

Oh, that makes sense.

I presume for a cable, the former is what I need?

Yeah, those are the ones I'm looking at.

I wanted to buy from Ali or Banggood, but they don't have any.

All females, for some reason.

Yeah, but look at the shipping.

Makes it $3 for 10, when I can pay $3 for $30 on eBay.

It does come sooner, though.

Or not, not sure.

ETA is March 11th - April 19th for the Ebay store.

Do any of you have recommendations for wire gauges for making Mini B and Micro USB cables? Something like 24 Awg sound about right?

Trying to find some wire on AliExpress.