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Re: USB C annoyance by Dignan @ Yesterday at 15:28

I think that's likely. The general consensus is that - surprise surprise - these devices are ignoring the USB spec in order to save a few pennies. It's not even the cheapest stuff either. I paid quite a bit for the Aqara FP2 presence sensor (~$75), a
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And.. yes, it is polarized. So Tantalum is possible.
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Jump to new posts Re: Blown capacitor - Schematics or C126 Value by qubitz @ 02/07/2025 19:22

OK great thats what I thought. Thank you!
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33uF/20V rating on that capacitor.
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For some reason the CPU usage on the forum VM has been double the normal for the last few hours 😉
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Jump to new posts Blown capacitor - Schematics or C126 Value by qubitz @ 02/07/2025 03:39

I've got a blown capacitor in the power section of my mk1. Right next to the barrel plug is C126 I can't tell for certain but it looks like a 33uf tantalum. Does anyone have the schematics or a good photo of that capacitor?
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I just watched the whole thing. He was mostly supportive, however, The Rio Empeg is still a really great device with a ML Dock and a good amplifier. I'm still on the lookout for a good Vintage Sansui Tuner/amp for the home and I know an Empeg will so
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Jump to new posts Re: For Sale - 2 x Rio Empeg by mlord @ 01/07/2025 21:05

Excellent!
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Not bad for a non-affectionado. One thing I must point out though, is the Android app continues to work from Android 8 all the way up to now on Android 16, currently on my Pixel 8pro. A copy of the app is included in the image installed by the BigD
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Finally, someone knows it exists ! I've been waiting so long for someone to cover the empeg. Just watching it now.
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Let me know how it works, I might try it too
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Jump to new posts Re: For Sale - 2 x Rio Empeg by HackySack @ 01/07/2025 06:22

Both units are sold, sorry.
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Re: Simple User Interface for a Backup Program by tanstaafl. @ 01/07/2025 04:54

This looks interesting: Interesting indeed. I have ordered the middle of the three options. The top of the line has additional features I will never need, the middle version checks off all the boxes: Backs up files in use; Has master/Incremental/Diff
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Cathode Ray Dude put out an Empeg Car video! by tfabris @ 01/07/2025 02:26