The great $3.75 UPA box contest!

[Fallen]

Sick of not having a box for your UPA?
Got an "A" in art and craft back at school?
Then enter The great $3.75 UPA box contest!

Box must be regulation size (73mm wide, 98mm long, 26mm deep) and transparent to show off your handiwork (or lack of).

Notice the inbuilt adapters?
Notice the poorly cut holes to access the jumpers?
Notice the sticky tape covering said holes to keep the dirt out?
Notice the sticky tape holding it together?
Notice the crooked Dynamo labels?
Build time = about 6 hours (hard to believe I know)

COME ON IT CAN'T BE HARD TO BEAT THIS PIECE OF SHIT!

Winner gets a photo of me in my special edition DK undies.

Thanks go out to Cocutanu for finding these boxes.
2 - Ultra Pro 2 Piece Plastic Box 50 Count | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/390120278317?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

[Meat-Head]

That's cool, but would like to NOT take part in this thread because:-

The other day, i left my China Made GENUINE CSI825++ hotair station cooling down, with my "Dental Tweesers" off ebay ?5 on top, with my QUAILTY USB-UPA China Clone next to it.

I came back a few mins later to find the PC saying "UPA HAS TAKEN TOO MUCH CURRANT" - looked down to see the tweesers resting on the USB - plug.

Unplugged it, plugged back in - nothing - plugged into the rear usb ports - PLING PONG - works fine.

All my friends down the pub (both of them) were well pleased with is adventure.

Meat

[captain crackers]

Fallen,what's the second prize? I think I might prefer it to the first prize. There is honestly nothing wrong with your box. Now go mad and make a Mk2. Just a few suggestions which will bring the price up to about $6. Move the UPA to the end of the box with cut outs for the 12vollt and USB sockets to poke through. At the 9 pin dsub end, desolder the 9 pin plug and replace with a length of 9 way ribbon connector coming to a 9 pin plug (remember not to throw the original plug away) on the end of the box. Where you have the cut outs for the jumpers, replace the jumpers with 3 miniature toggle switches, 1 each of spst, spdt dpdt and drill holes for the switches, these could be placed towards the 9 pin end of the box, so as not to get in the way of the UPA. I personally would use 9 pin plugs instead of the dil sockets but that could put the price up even more, say another 50 cents to $1. Also if you are working the plastic by hand I think you would find it more manageable to use a black ABS box. Clear boxes are very brittle compared to ABS but of course you wouldn't qualify to win your undies with an opaque box. Well done, Arthur.

[Zmann]

Hi Fallen, I'd take part the contest.

My box size 65Wx115Lx23D mm, got them from the local supplier. Not that good to have such product in the photo but I think it's good for the size reference.

A relay circuit is to take over the power jumper. Don't think very much about the Vpp and the 3.3v jumper yet coz I fell not to use them but one of my box has a hole to reach a miniature switch which replaced the 5v/3.3v jumper.

[justy22]

Looks like an old ferrero rocher box



Sick of not having a box for your UPA?
Got an "A" in art and craft back at school?
Then enter The great $3.75 UPA box contest!

Box must be regulation size (73mm wide, 98mm long, 26mm deep) and transparent to show off your handiwork (or lack of).

Notice the inbuilt adapters?
Notice the poorly cut holes to access the jumpers?
Notice the sticky tape covering said holes to keep the dirt out?
Notice the sticky tape holding it together?
Notice the crooked Dynamo labels?
Build time = about 6 hours (hard to believe I know)

COME ON IT CAN'T BE HARD TO BEAT THIS PIECE OF SHIT!

Winner gets a photo of me in my special edition DK undies.

Thanks go out to Cocutanu for finding these boxes.
2 - Ultra Pro 2 Piece Plastic Box 50 Count | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/390120278317?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

[amper]

This is my upa :top:

[Meat-Head]

Looks like an old ferrero rocher box


agree, just counn't think of what their called.

Often though about putting that really SHITE eeprom programmer i have ina box, with a usb-hub - memory stick with the software and some memory dumps.

The idea being, if something happens and you have to steal a new computer, plug in, theres the software and a collection of IN-corrected dumps, ready to go.

The kind of thing a fireman or RNLI worker could use, or even a train driver called Justy22 for example.


*IF* ever did get round to putting USB-UPA in a box, will deffo NOT be trasparent, and would have SHIT loads of blue and white, LEDS and a small battery, 555 and a 4017 decade counter. to run the LEDS, so both my mates in the pub would think it's cool.


As your in Austrailla Fallen, perhaps you could have another go, with one of these, but stick price labels on every LED, so you can decide how much to charge the costomer

SC2 Project - Casino! Electronic Dice - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=kj8222&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=963#11)

Short Circuits Three Project - Light Chaser - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KJ8064&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=963#11)

Electronic Roulette Wheel - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KF4040&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=965#11)

SC2 Project - Knight Rider Light Scanner - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=kj8236&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=963#11)

Short Circuits Three Project - Light Scanner / Chaser - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KJ8066&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=963#11)

*SO UNFAIR* your country sells these - do have a MK1 version though

Jacob's Ladder High Voltage Display Kit MK2 - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=KC5445&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=965#11)

LM3909N? SC2 Project - Red/Green flasher - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=kj8200&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=963#11) my FAVORITE chip when i was a kid. - Sadly discountiuned a while ago.

[digimile]

hi
from where u get this blue box for upa...perfect fit...
thanks

[claudio35]

Hi Fallen, I'd take part the contest.

My box size 65Wx115Lx23D mm, got them from the local supplier. Not that good to have such product in the photo but I think it's good for the size reference.

A relay circuit is to take over the power jumper. Don't think very much about the Vpp and the 3.3v jumper yet coz I fell not to use them but one of my box has a hole to reach a miniature switch which replaced the 5v/3.3v jumper.


This is...? :stupido2:

[chrismoore02]

Blue box looks good

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[blacklisted]

This is...? :stupido2:


that his relay

he also has pin lifiting mod tht seems to be working

[Zmann]

A relay with delayed change-over circuit (diode+capacitor). This's to replace the USB/ext. supply selection jumper. A delayed change-over circuit is to eliminate an unpresent symptom when removing the ext. power supply plug.
QUOTE=claudio35;1594652]This is...? :stupido2:[/QUOTE]

@blacklisted, hi, I'm glad to hear that at least you found that it's working for you.

[lwood]

This is my upa :top:



amper
what is the dimension of the blue box?

[amper]

Dimensions of the box 84x60x30 mm

[DNG2010]

Where did you purchase that box from?

[amper]

NIKOMP S.C. - Elementy elektroniczne / Obudowa plastikowa Z-23PN (http://www.nikomp.com.pl/opisy/OBC00/OBC230PN.htm)

[justy22]

i hope tam posts a pic of his box as its the best ive seen

[maciupiciu]

my upa metal box

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4225/upausb.jpg

[Fallen]

My first box but it ran away and i cant be arsed to do it again.
Seriously, it toook over 2 days to make.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f155/interface-picture-collection-62956/index14.html#post774540

Another fine example from PremierD

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f155/interface-picture-collection-62956/index12.html#post715539

[H.Wessel]

My first box but it ran away and i cant be arsed to do it again.
Seriously, it toook over 2 days to make.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f155/interface-picture-collection-62956/index14.html#post774540

Another fine example from PremierD

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f155/interface-picture-collection-62956/index12.html#post715539

****!!! This looks like a pro programmer xD
You can shell your upa box to chinise, it?s very pro :cheers:

[cjawahir]

I like this metal case because it can dissipate heat , the layout is very good too .

Cj
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4225/upausb.jpg[/QUOTE]

[Meat-Head]

I like this metal case because it can dissipate heat , the layout is very good too .

Cj
[/QUOTE]


HEAT? really.

Well stick a piefier element on it and case in aluminum

with a fan off a shicken shed, if that don't keep it cool, nothing will

[BigJ]

Did someone mention DK undies???


Besides that, this upa I used an old aluminium case from a crappy CAS3 programer, a couple of toggle switches & other odds and ends. Its pictured next to my blue CAS3 programer so you can get an idea of size.

Didn't have to buy anything in particular to do this (apart from 6 frosties :cheers:and a healthy dose of brandy).
Start to finish took around 5 hours. Printed the "cover" on a hp laserjet with Photoshop.

Done.:cheers:

[lwood]

lmao .....Love the Warning label....



Did someone mention DK undies???


Besides that, this upa I used an old aluminium case from a crappy CAS3 programer, a couple of toggle switches & other odds and ends. Its pictured next to my blue CAS3 programer so you can get an idea of size.

Didn't have to buy anything in particular to do this (apart from 6 frosties :cheers:and a healthy dose of brandy).
Start to finish took around 5 hours. Printed the "cover" on a hp laserjet with Photoshop.

Done.:cheers:

[lwood]

what are the to round circle under USB and 5 volts?


http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2066/upa4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/upa4.jpg/)

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[BigJ]

what are the to round circle under USB and 5 volts?


http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2066/upa4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/upa4.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

flux capacitors

[captain crackers]

BigJ, looks good well done. The big problem though is not the cost of parts. That is negligible, it's the time, thought and effort that goes into making the box and fitting it all together. Personally I value my time whatever I am doing at the same price, be it developing or working for a customer. With this in mind, it makes a one off box or say a programming cable etc. quite expensive but unfortunately that is always the case. Arthur.

[BigJ]

BigJ, looks good well done. The big problem though is not the cost of parts. That is negligible, it's the time, thought and effort that goes into making the box and fitting it all together. Personally I value my time whatever I am doing at the same price, be it developing or working for a customer. With this in mind, it makes a one off box or say a programming cable etc. quite expensive but unfortunately that is always the case. Arthur.

Agree with u on most of that but look at it this way: My upa paid for itself with its first job and continues to be a cash machine, so its in my interests to "protect" it so to speak.

[Dane-Elec]

Agree with u on most of that but look at it this way: My upa paid for itself with its first job and continues to be a cash machine, so its in my interests to "protect" it so to speak.

Good work M8

I supose many guys use UPA without box protection..lol

Dane

[captain crackers]

BigJ, Like you my UPA was paid for not with the first job but in the first 2 hours of receiving it. With the work I do, it is still my first choice. I have done 3 airbag ecu's and a Volvo XC90 this morning using it. I could actually buy a new one every week and still be in big profit.

Dane-Elec, my UPA is not in a box but it is fitted on a PVC base and directly and permanently connected to my in-circuit gizmo which is also fitted to the base. (not advertising by the way as it is solely for my own use). Arthur.

[BigJ]

Good work M8

I supose many guys use UPA without box protection..lol

Dane

lol

U-P-A = Un-Protected-Appliance

[Fallen]

Fallen looks at BigJ's box and slowly starts to take his undies off...

[captain crackers]

Glad I won't win, but what's the second prize? Arthur.

[Fallen]

Fallen removes his undies and and wafts them past captain crackers nose before presenting them to BigJ...

:)

[BigJ]

Fallen removes his undies and and wafts them past captain crackers nose before presenting them to BigJ...

:)

Hell you can talk the biggest load of cr@p Fallen! Such a far fetched story!

Everyone knows (how is another story), you dont wear undies.

U-P-A = Under Pants Absent:reddy:

I think i hear my phone ringing...... :vroam:

[captain crackers]

And there was me thinking second prize would be something like a world cruise. Never mind back to reality once again. Arthur.

[Meat-Head]

what's the second prize? Arthur.


*SMACK* in the face with a wet fish?

is 3rd prize you get to stand with a traffic cone on your head and say 'wibble'?

[H.Wessel]

Mine it?s the best, :manuscarf:

Plastic box= 1,30?
Label= Edding 660.
Time=12 Minutes

Upa it?s save forever xD

[TULGEYWOODMAN]

Good work M8

I supose many guys use UPA without box protection..lol

Dane

I have 3 upa`s, if one breaks I immediately order another!
three is two ......two is one........one is none............

[BigJ]

I have 3 upa`s, if one breaks I immediately order another!
three is two ......two is one........one is none............


Makes sense. I think gonna order another so long.

Im on my second upa already. Would u believe my first was nicked by a customer (dont think he knew what to do with it anyway as a few other unrelated items grew legs at the same time)

But the income lost not having a upa was far greater than the value of said items, let me tell you!

[BigJ]

*SMACK* in the face with a wet fish?

is 3rd prize you get to stand with a traffic cone on your head and say 'wibble'?


Can we do some "Match Fixing" here? Third place prize is, well........... everything I hope and dream for!

S#!t! Im all excited now!!!!!!!!!!!

[lwood]

here is my first box ever made.
UPA all the way!!!!!!!!!

keep it safe...

[ALEXEI]

which is the purpose of this thread ?

[smayer]

which is the purpose of this thread ?

it's a Tupperware contest

[digimile]

hi
nice job ...incircuit adapters ....great adapters ever..
thanks arthur...

[Meat-Head]

here is my first box ever made.
UPA all the way!!!!!!!!!

keep it safe...

NO OFFENSE

typical Emerican bondo in the screw heads. Why.

BigJ how did a costomer manage to pinch it in the first place!


ON TOPIC:-

used mine on a metal (painted) bench, then though, whoops afterwards.

still works

[lwood]

NO OFFENSE

typical Emerican bondo in the screw heads. Why.

BigJ how did a costomer manage to pinch it in the first place!


ON TOPIC:-

used mine on a metal (painted) bench, then though, whoops afterwards.

still works

no bondo..
it's sealant.

[Meat-Head]

no bondo..
it's sealant.

still the fact it's been smeged up. :ridinghorse::ridinghorse:

[BigJ]

NO OFFENSE


BigJ how did a costomer manage to pinch it in the first place!




Me running around like a headless chicken, a bit overwhelmed with things happening at the time... Also lets face one not-nice fact in this "industry": We tend to attract a fair amount of "un-savoury" characters by doing what we do.

[BigJ]

which is the purpose of this thread ?

Im so glad someone finally asked that question! Let me explain:

This thread is intended for the use of the individuals named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or unsuitable for overly sensitive persons with low self-esteem, no sense of humor or irrational religious beliefs. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this thread is not authorised (either explicitly or implicitly) and constitutes an irritating social faux pas.
Unless the word absquatulation has been used in its correct context somewhere other than in this post, it does not have any legal or grammatical use and may be ignored. No animals were harmed in the posting of this post, although the Yorkshire terrier next door is living on borrowed time, let me tell you. Those of you with an overwhelming fear of the unknown will be gratified to learn that there is no hidden message revealed by reading this thread backwards, so just ignore that Alert Notice from Microsoft.
However, by pouring a complete circle of salt around yourself and your computer you can ensure that no harm befalls you and your pets. If you have clicked on this thread in error, please add some nutmeg and egg whites and place it in a warm oven for 40 minutes. Whisk briefly and let it stand for 2 hours before icing.

Dont forget to say thanks!!:devil:

[tbits]

hai,
i am new here. i have the link to this topic from elrasoft. i asked him for a case for my UPAs, but first i have to post something to see the wonderful cases here.

so well done, i hope i can dl attachements now :D

regards and a nice evening for you all!

[TULGEYWOODMAN]

welcome, I keep my upa in a paper bag because I cant find a small box.

[tbits]

hm, okay, this is my welldonebuffledESDsafe "casing" :)

i like the blue box in one of the posts before. i think, i will copy that :D

[enigmauk]

where do you guys get your in circuit adapters?

[diga1]

contact member captain crackers

[batandball]

where do you guys get your in circuit adapters?


UPA USB Programmer - In Circuit Dongle And Lead Connector Set | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UPA-USB-Programmer-Circuit-Dongle-And-Lead-Connector-Set-/150910148388?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D11%26meid%3D2897533185065199628%26pid%3D100 011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D150618955841%26)

[micromax]

my dealer make metal box, only 11Euro
Obudowa do programatora UPA - PROG USB :: Programatory TOMSAD (http://www.programatory.com/index.php?p699,obudowa-do-programatora-upa-prog-usb)
i put small relay inside to automatic switch power suply from usb and external

[CARPARTS]

how much euro's for the girl in your avatar ?

[micromax]

you do not have enough money ;-)

[TULGEYWOODMAN]

Do not get upset, it is obvoiusly a man dressed up as a woman.

[CARPARTS]

maybe its Andersonmaxi in a string

[Johnner]

Should be cheap enough so !!!! lol






Fired from my S3 using Crapatalky 2

[CARPARTS]

Should be cheap enough so !!!! lol


lol lol lol

[micromax]

it is cheap only in China

[CARPARTS]

...also the jobs in France, very cheap !

[XmoDDeR]

anyplace beside Thomsad for a box for the UPA?

[Meat-Head]

Run DMc and how bizarre, was just thinking of this thread.

appolguses for off TOOIC

"EZP2013" great for those minor IN-correction/immo etc jobs in the pub parking lot.

screw your upa to some wood kept at the shop

[TULGEYWOODMAN]

The original has a box!