More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

[Fer]

filski666 said:

It hasn't arrived yet, but after a few months of waiting, got the email to say it has been shipped!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/apollo-11-fligh...

Another use for that 3D printer!

[anonymous-user]

Jazzy Jag said:

gr1340 said:

Jazzy Jag said:

Arrived today
No real need for it but no man can resist a gadget especially at this price.
I even used their discount code and got it for less:



https://www.cellrizon.com/collections/cameras-dash...

I got one of these from Amazon a while ago, the picture on screen doesn't look as good as that though, does yours?
I did however use it to look in my ears which just has to be done, you know, testing, ahem.

Picture quality isn't the best but for £8 Inc postage...
Tested it by inspecting my tonsils, the my ears

Got to be done in the name of science

Thanks guys, this will be very helpful at work rather than shelling out on a conventional borescope

[conkerman]

A helix Pencil sharpener.

Just like being at school.

[ChemicalChaos]

ChemicalChaos said:

Despite my various old torches working perfectly well, I've just spent about 2x the value of each torch on an LED upgrade bulb to replace its filament one...

So, it arrived today and I tried it, after one last go with the feeble filament bulb currently in the torch. JEEEEEEZUS H fkING CHRIST ON A POGO STICK!! Nearly melted my eyeballs when I made the mistake of looking into it!

10/10 would recommend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272316004184?_trksid=p20...

[ClockworkCupcake]

Just in case anyone is in need of a spend today, Amazon have a deal running today that any order of qualifying products over £50 qualifies for £10 off.

Qualifying products are anything that Amazon sells directly - so that excludes Marketplace sales, even if "fulfilled by Amazon".

[anonymous-user]

ChemicalChaos said:

ChemicalChaos said:

Despite my various old torches working perfectly well, I've just spent about 2x the value of each torch on an LED upgrade bulb to replace its filament one...

So, it arrived today and I tried it, after one last go with the feeble filament bulb currently in the torch. JEEEEEEZUS H fkING CHRIST ON A POGO STICK!! Nearly melted my eyeballs when I made the mistake of looking into it!

10/10 would recommend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272316004184?_trksid=p20...

Cree led's are crazy bright, lights up the entire garden.
Looking at another one myself, Lenzer P7.2.

[16v stretch]

pc.iow said:

samuelellis said:

boxst said:

samuelellis said:

Well the 3d printer is starting to look a bit more like something more than a pile of parts



Incase anyone is curious it is one of these - http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kit...

I have zero need for one but for that price i could not resit getting one to see what they are like

I know this is the frivolous thread -- but what are you actually going to print?

To be 100% honest i dont know what i will print with it, i bought it more to get my hands on the tech to play with it.

And the good news is that it works



Yes i know its a boring thing to do as a first print but it shows that it works

I think i've found a reason for one of these.
Making lego technic custom parts!
I dont have any lego technic models, but if i did...

I bought one before christmas. It's currently in need of some TLC, keep an eye on the hotend fan - mine stopped and gunked everything up so badly

I actually have a joke about 3d printing. I'll let you know when I get it to work.

[Ambleton]

The wife got me a little indoor quadcopter from one of those gadget shops for christmas. On christmas day I dutifully got it out and played with it, but after the first recharge, wouldnt work again. As the battery indicator light kept flashing.

Very dissapponted, we agreed that it would be better if I got a better quality one... £300+ later I have a full FPV racing drone with a pair of goggles... not even got chance to use it in anger yet as the weather has been so poo.

[AndStilliRise]

Yesterday I bought 4 U2 tickets at Twickenham. Cost me close to 1k. I don't really mind U2 but the rest of the family have never heard of them or listened to them before.

Anyway done now, so at least it will be a decent Summer concert.

[Bullett]

AndStilliRise said:

Yesterday I bought 4 U2 tickets at Twickenham. Cost me close to 1k. I don't really mind U2 but the rest of the family have never heard of them or listened to them before.

Anyway done now, so at least it will be a decent Summer concert.

Never heard of U2?
Under 6 or over 70?

[AndStilliRise]

Bullett said:

AndStilliRise said:

Yesterday I bought 4 U2 tickets at Twickenham. Cost me close to 1k. I don't really mind U2 but the rest of the family have never heard of them or listened to them before.

Anyway done now, so at least it will be a decent Summer concert.

Never heard of U2?
Under 6 or over 70?

Teenage boys!
Joshua Tree so should actually be good apart from the ticket prices. Only live once.

[andrewrob]

Ambleton said:

The wife got me a little indoor quadcopter from one of those gadget shops for christmas. On christmas day I dutifully got it out and played with it, but after the first recharge, wouldnt work again. As the battery indicator light kept flashing.

Very dissapponted, we agreed that it would be better if I got a better quality one... £300+ later I have a full FPV racing drone with a pair of goggles... not even got chance to use it in anger yet as the weather has been so poo.

Bad weather you say, what you need to compliment this is an indoor racing drone. After all you've got the goggles and a controller already. I've just done the same and am loving it, also buy some super glue.

[Ambleton]

andrewrob said:

Bad weather you say, what you need to compliment this is an indoor racing drone. After all you've got the goggles and a controller already. I've just done the same and am loving it, also buy some super glue.

I genuinely considered buying a tiny whoop instead, but then thought that they're so small, you can only really fly them in the house, and once you've done that a few times, then it'd probably get put in a draw/cupboard and forgotten about.

I tried flying the rodeo in the house but honestly, it's pretty dangerous and responsive up in the air. It is actually very small, I just think its too powerful for indoor flying, unless you have a warehouse available...

[Cotty]

theaxe said:

Nick M said:

Cotty said:

Just ordered this new Guy Allen print
http://guyallen.co.uk/24h-le-mans?ReturnUrl=LwBtAG...

Like that a lot !!!

Me too! Ordered!

Finally found a frame for my Guy Allen print number 13 of 200. Just got to find where to hang it. The white sticker is on the protective film on the perspex that I have not removed yet. The print has been rolled up so letting it relax before aligning it properly and removing the film.

Edited by Cotty on Sunday 22 January 17:44

[SistersofPercy]

Not really frivolous at a tenner, but husband is baffled as to why I want a lump of wood on the wall

[anonymous-user]

WTF is it? I'm sure it's something interesting...

SoP, I'm sure/I hope you won't take offence at this, but were I scrote, I'd love to burgle your house. You've got so much cool stuff

[SystemParanoia]

OpulentBob said:

WTF is it?

[Alex L]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

LOL, he must be laughing all the way to the bank selling bits of scrap wood for a tenner a pop!

The wall did cost something like £200k to construct

[8Ace]

Mr Obertshaw said:

My wife said this was a frivolous purchase, however a 114cm high rocket for £10 is anything but in my opinion.

£10? Bargain. Where from, Sir?

[Boring_Chris]

AdamIndy said:

R1gtr said:

Sway said:

R1gtr said:

cannondale said:

R1gtr said:

Got a link?
What pods does this use? Krups?

It's a Nespresso. There's a couple of clues in the picture. Good machines.

I saw the nespresso bit but wondered which model as there appears to be a few...

I take it these are better than Nescafe Dolce Gusto machines?(girlfriend has one of those)

Is it only Nespresso pods it takes then? WTF is the Krups all about? I have literally no idea!

Nespresso is the system, by Nestle. The machines are made by various companies such as Krups or De Longhi, however the internals of the machines are identical - essentially the internals and the pods are the 'nespresso' bits...

I've tried all the different pod systems (nespresso, dolce gusto, tassimo, etc.), and for me the nespresso pods are the best. The machines are also pretty cool with various types to suit the type of coffee you drink - for example, the inissia posted above is perfect for espresso or Americano drinkers. I like latté and frothy milk coffees as well so bought a latissima plus which has a detachable milk carafe you keep in the fridge. One button and it'll make the perfect latte or cappuccino every time. Or, as mentioned you could go for a 'and milk' machine which bundles an espresso machine with a milk frother...

There's a fairly long thread on the food and drink forum about them, including a chap overseas who works for them.

Thanks for taking the time to explain that Sway, i didn't have a bloody clue before. Think I will buy one

Just a heads up, these are £69 in currys at the moment with the aerchinni thing. A friend bought one today and loves it!

Just a heads up - if that's the model with the auto-piecing pod housing thingy (you just plonk the pod in and a motor forms the seal) be careful with the knock-off pods. They ruin the mechanism pretty quick.

The buy a manual if you're likely to buy the knock off pods.