[chbot] Component + tools links

[Volker Kuhlmann]

SkyRC MC3000 battery charger/tester 
http://www.skyrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=219
http://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_260894.html
NZ$126.81, Shipping Cost: NZ$1.97 Via Expedited Shipping 
It arrived within 6 days of ordering, with "inspected by customs" tape
everywhere.
Extensive manual for download - newer than in box.
Upgradable firmware.
MAKE SURE TO USE A THROWAWAY EMAIL ADDRESS AS THEY SPAM YOU STUPID FROM
A DAY AFTER ORDERING.
Pay by paypal if you want to change your paypal email address
afterwards.
Data download and display:
http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/dataexplorer/

Step-down converter module with MP1584
Very low no-load power consumption (<0.4mA), high efficiency at low
loads.
E.g.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pcs-lot-Ultra-Small-Size-DC-DC-Step-Down-Power-Supply-Module-3A-Adjustable-Step-Down/1762106_32478748937.html

Step-down converter module with MP2307
Low efficiency with small loads. Perhaps similar to LM2596, but module is
a LOT smaller.
E.g.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/free-shipping-2-pcs-lot-DC-DC-voltage-power-supply-module-3-a-adjustable-step-down

USB safety tester and load
E.g.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2016-Newest-LCD-USB-Charger-Capacity-Current-Voltage-Tester-Meter-For-Cell-Phone-Power-Bank/2022043_32623928144.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/hot-sales-USB-Electronic-Load-Constant-Current-resistor-15W-Mobile-Power-Tester-meter-Adjustable-capacity-with/408984_32645307851.html

Volker

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Volker Kuhlmann
http://volker.top.geek.nz/	Please do not CC list postings to me.