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  • Electronics Geeks and Professionals - Assistance, Please? Read OP First!

    This thread is specifically for those with a background or significantly knowledgeable about electronics which means that other than this post, I won't be posting (I reserve the right to keep the thing on topic and to request clarification if really necessary) and I formally request that only those fitting the criteria post here.

    I would appreciate your honest answers about the following. Some of you may already know about the issue but please leave that debate off the first page to (try to) facilitate a reduction of bias.



    Okay, so, to the point: Please look at the picture and answer the following questions. If you decide to find a better one, that's fine (and encouraged) but please post it along with your response so everyone can play:

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    Based on what is seen here:

    1) What is this device, in your best estimation (no fair peeking)?

    2) What, if anything, might it be reasonably mistaken for (assuming some knowledge of electronics)?

    3) Is the device likely to be professionally constructed (in whole or part) or is it hand crafted?

    4) What are your impressions of the device?




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  • #2
    Unfortunately I've read too many articles about this particular thing.
    Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
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    • #3
      The image does not have enough resolute. A case, wires, what looks like a transformer and a power cord. And boards consisting of not identifiable. Again not enough resolution to tell anything as to what it really is. [The news source says, . . .]
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      • #4
        I have answered elsewhere, but as to my "credentials", I was, myself, a hobbyist, having invented all kinds of things as a kid, and having won many ribbons and medals in science fairs as a kid. I have a 2 year degree in electronics, HAM radio license (though not currently valid), CCNE/CCNA, IT Professional, having owned my own computer business* since 1978, bunches of certifications in Windows, Internet Security, blah blah blah.... was building clone computers way back when they cost over $1,000 for a x86 processor, 128k RAM, and a one sided full sized floppy drive with a 10 MEG hard drive.

        1) What is this device, in your best estimation (no fair peeking)?
        Peeking at what? It appears to be the components of a commercially manufactured "old school" alarm clock removed from the commercially manufactured housing, and placed in a metal pencil box. (I didn't know it was called a "pencil box" (or case) - I just assumed it was a case for video game cartridges or parts or something )

        2) What, if anything, might it be reasonably mistaken for (assuming some knowledge of electronics)?
        A mockup of a hollywood movie bomb, given that the display is on the INSIDE, and the case has to be open to see the display. It is useless as a clock unless the case is open, exposing one's hands to the dangerous 110v transformer and circuitry.

        3) Is the device likely to be professionally constructed (in whole or part) or is it hand crafted?
        It almost certainly is a commercially manufactured clock (I think even Sam concurs with that now) that has been removed from the case, and placed in a metal pencil box.

        4) What are your impressions of the device?
        As much as I am "the debol" for questioning Ahmed's genius**, it is a very poorly implemented transfer of a working clock into a case, and presented as his own invention.

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        For what it's worth.



        * I have operated my computer business while serving in various capacities in Churches as Pastor or Associate Pastor or Chaplain - often receiving no salary due to the Church's crisis condition, and have lived mainly on my income from my computer business and consulting.
        **that seems to be the unpardonable sin these days
        Last edited by Cow Poke; 09-23-2015, 10:39 AM.
        The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

          Based on what is seen here:

          1) What is this device, in your best estimation (no fair peeking)?
          There is a 2"-3" Orange colored LED clock-type display which appears to be purchased as new electronics (vs. borrowed from a commercial finished product). The display only shows numbers, not letters -- so it wouldn't be used to show a short message (umm.. there are only 4 digits on the display).
          The case seems to be about 6"x8"x2" and is of the sort used for poker chips or checker pieces.

          A clock or timer would be the typical expectation. Another option would be some numeric game to guess the digits -- something stupid like that. The display has too few digits to use as part of a voltmeter. Another option is for display of temperature.

          There isn't much room to have any other materials, such as explosives, there.


          Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

          2) What, if anything, might it be reasonably mistaken for (assuming some knowledge of electronics)?
          Not much else. I wonder if anyone knew to call in the electronics teacher.


          Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

          3) Is the device likely to be professionally constructed (in whole or part) or is it hand crafted?
          The picture is hard to discern this point. Most of the parts are just loosely connected together, showing it is homemade. The electronics board below the LED display could be a hobby computer board. So it does seem to be a commercial parts-type product. The power supply is pretty small (the item which is blue and white with two white wires coming off of it). Thus this is a lower power device.

          Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
          4) What are your impressions of the device?
          It is a hobby project. A large display wouldn't be needed if you wanted to create havoc.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

            Based on what is seen here:

            1) What is this device, in your best estimation (no fair peeking)?
            There is a 2"-3" Orange colored LED clock-type display which appears to be purchased as new electronics (vs. borrowed from a commercial finished product). The display only shows numbers, not letters -- so it wouldn't be used to show a short message (umm.. there are only 4 digits on the display).
            The case seems to be about 6"x8"x2" and is of the sort used for poker chips or checker pieces.

            A clock or timer would be the typical expectation. Another option would be some numeric game to guess the digits -- something stupid like that. The display has too few digits to use as part of a voltmeter. Another option is for display of temperature.

            There isn't much room to have any other materials, such as explosives, there.


            Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

            2) What, if anything, might it be reasonably mistaken for (assuming some knowledge of electronics)?
            Not much else. I wonder if anyone knew to call in the electronics teacher.


            Originally posted by Teallaura View Post

            3) Is the device likely to be professionally constructed (in whole or part) or is it hand crafted?
            The picture is hard to discern this point. Most of the parts are just loosely connected together, showing it is homemade. The electronics board below the LED display could be a hobby computer board. So it does seem to be a commercial parts-type product. The power supply is pretty small (the item which is blue and white with two white wires coming off of it). Thus this is a lower power device.

            Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
            4) What are your impressions of the device?
            It is a hobby project. A large display wouldn't be needed if you wanted to create havoc.

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