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  • @derringer153
    @derringer153 Před rokem +3127

    Sometimes i forget that the man who yelled about plum liqueur for roughly 5 minutes straight while smashing technology is actually super intelligent and has an absolutely solid setup to accomplish his ambitions

    • @ileutur6863
      @ileutur6863 Před rokem

      its like having the best kind of autism

    • @yassinsmaamoun
      @yassinsmaamoun Před rokem +32

      Do you have a link to that video?

    • @Poltard
      @Poltard Před rokem +18

      I would like to see the Aussie who yelled about Plum liquor too.

    • @derringer153
      @derringer153 Před rokem

      @@yassinsmaamoun czcams.com/video/bR1DZziNKUw/video.html here you go, its in the final 3rd of the video

    • @Vitor-Cr
      @Vitor-Cr Před rokem +71

      @@yassinsmaamoun czcams.com/video/bR1DZziNKUw/video.html I think it's this one

  • @questionablerailproduction1935

    I love this guy. He just kills a plastic duck when he’s mad. He’s an inspiration to all!

    • @velk0mmen
      @velk0mmen Před rokem +21

      Don’t show his parents

    • @brickpuncher1429
      @brickpuncher1429 Před rokem +72

      And then resurrects that same duck.

    • @maliciousducks7890
      @maliciousducks7890 Před rokem +107

      Honestly I find it rather frightening

    • @brickpuncher1429
      @brickpuncher1429 Před rokem +51

      @@maliciousducks7890 I am sorry if it traumatizes you, as you are many Ducks of Malicious intent.

    • @F59PHI
      @F59PHI Před rokem +3

      RAILFAN OMG

  • @hags2k
    @hags2k Před rokem +1084

    These videos are SO SO useful to all of us hobbyists who might consider any of these products. Reviews, overviews, unboxings... they're fine. But "what can go wrong" is SO SO much more useful for anyone who is considering actually using any of these products.

    • @thirteen_candles9806
      @thirteen_candles9806 Před rokem +9

      Yes absolutely! I'm thinking about grabbing that mobile router

    • @trajectoryunown
      @trajectoryunown Před 11 měsíci +12

      Generally, reviews actually address things like this.
      Problem is that a lot of companies that pay for promotion will demand the "unboxing" and/or "initial impressions" be in separate video that's released before the actual review. In that way people who are only partly interested or not very knowledgeable will only see positive impressions unless they specifically search out negative reviews, which rarely occurs with the targeted individuals.

    • @muufle
      @muufle Před 11 měsíci +9

      @@trajectoryunown Reviews only covers common issues that often happen, because most reviewers never touch a product afterwords, you never get the really useful info of "what can go wrong" and other stuff like that. when people post videos about problems they have that aren't as common with these products when they actually use it, it's so useful for others who want to consider the worst and what to avoid just to be safe.

    • @motherlode628
      @motherlode628 Před 7 měsíci +4

      In my experience. Most reviews of modern products are usually paid for by the company. So I always google the product and add reddit in the end. Usually am able to find loads of actual people giving their comments and critique of the products

  • @kabobawsome
    @kabobawsome Před rokem +96

    I'm to a point where I do the exact same thing every time I buy any new tech: Find a weirdly hyperspecific enthusiast subreddit for the bit of tech I need, search for "budget option", pay the minimum $150 that is their "budget" solution, and then it will work flawless for the rest of time.

    • @lostcolonyforge5792
      @lostcolonyforge5792 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I did that to find a good mechanical pencil

    • @gary4689
      @gary4689 Před 6 měsíci +5

      This is what I do as well. A good way to get something functional.

    • @CianHue
      @CianHue Před 3 měsíci +5

      I'll comment under this so I don't forget in the future

    • @dww7094
      @dww7094 Před dnem

      This is a fantastic idea

  • @drewzero1
    @drewzero1 Před rokem +3695

    I was a huge fan of Dankmus and Dankpods independent of each other for at least a year before I realized they were the same guy. It's really impressive how well the projects stand on their own.

    • @harrytodhunter5078
      @harrytodhunter5078 Před rokem +107

      Same! Had no idea they were one and the same until a video on here showed his music setup with DANKMUS in big white letters over it.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 Před rokem +26

      @@harrytodhunter5078 Might have been the same for me. Talkin' bout the Dank, the Dank! I'm glad to hear that channel's not dead. It's great music for listening to in the car..

    • @spraybottlejim232
      @spraybottlejim232 Před rokem +42

      I was thinking, "How could you listen to the same guy on both channels and not know it's him?" but then I checked out his drum channel and the realization dawned on me that the same thing happened to me.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 Před rokem +21

      @@spraybottlejim232 He doesn't do any vocals on Dankmus, it's all Simpsons clips remixed with synth music.

    • @spraybottlejim232
      @spraybottlejim232 Před rokem +3

      @@drewzero1 He does have one video where he talks but yeah ur right he mostly doesn't talk

  • @jacobpedersen8661
    @jacobpedersen8661 Před rokem +2602

    I have been an IT guy for like 20 years now. Nothing sucks quite as much as getting "quality" gear and not having it work well, or work at all. So frustrating, I feel your pain mate!

    • @carlangelo653
      @carlangelo653 Před rokem +98

      I feel ya. It sucks extra hard when a supposed upgrade turns into an absolute nightmare of troubleshooting when they don't work right.

    • @LiveType
      @LiveType Před rokem +82

      Know what's even better? When you fix said quality hardware and then sometime later, something else goes wrong on it. If that happens I just toss it unless it's stupid expensive. Then I repair it again, thermal epoxy heatsinks onto EVERYTHING that a thermal camera says generates heat and then slap multiple fans on it. The worst part about this is the whole passive device trend that when you touch it while it's working it nearly burns you. Astronomical failure rates. Modems, routers, access points, switches, everything eventually fails at high duty cycles unless you put a fan on it or place it in an area where it'll naturally get a decent amount of air movement. Even "enterprise" commercial stuff.
      Shouldn't those things should come with a fan or something on them? How did this slip through the design process? What do you mean I need to buy another one? Ah, yes "consumable" hardware. Steady and consistent revenue.... Just like apple intended. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.

    • @L44tsmasher735
      @L44tsmasher735 Před rokem +56

      @@LiveType Because the whole consumer trend for the past 10 years has been "quiet" products, so everything started becoming a passive product. When high end equipment like routers, modems, TV's, switches or really anything expensive and electronic, generates a lot of heat. But for some reason, the quiet consumer market wants them to be quiet, so manufacturers just don't put fans on at all, or put really bad/slow fans.
      I bought a $600 router, and I swear that thing would melt itself if I didn't put a fan over it. I hate people who want quiet products now, i really do. They've ruined a lot of things. Even computer power supplies have started coming with "quiet" or "passive" fans on them, because of this shit.

    • @Arakki
      @Arakki Před rokem +9

      Yea and with that experience, there's no quality in Logitech, Razer or Corsair (Elgato) gaming stuff. It's just expensive because they can pull it off with the brand. Same devices from random cheaper marketplaces can be had at 80% less because that's what they cost to make and ship in reality.
      The only HDMI capture devices I've not seen die from random stuff are currently from Atmos and Avid and that's starting at a grand and 3 grand each respectively.

    • @schildmeneerpadman
      @schildmeneerpadman Před rokem +14

      @@L44tsmasher735 you can make it passive cooled and have ok ish temperatures. if they put proper heatsinks on it

  • @codymccormick7317
    @codymccormick7317 Před rokem +847

    The range of entertainment we get from your channels is immense. I seriously don’t know how you juggle so many passions and still manage to deliver top tier content about it all. Seriously dude, thank you.

    • @Tommmmmmmmmmmm
      @Tommmmmmmmmmmm Před rokem +19

      Dude is rolling in cash from it all too. Man makes like $60k a month just from Patron

    • @kooberrie
      @kooberrie Před rokem +12

      @@Tommmmmmmmmmmm as he should

    • @matiasaguilar2500
      @matiasaguilar2500 Před rokem +9

      @@kooberrie I like that we actually see what he does with the money, unlike other CZcamsrs

    • @supersillysammy272
      @supersillysammy272 Před rokem

      @@Tommmmmmmmmmmm so, about an average income in the US?

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@supersillysammy272 That comment said he's making $60K a month, not in a year. I'm going to call that figure debatable, given some of Wade's woes regarding the cost for things like car parts. I'm sure he's doing well for himself now, but not $720K a year well 😅

  • @Real_Fanny_Urquhart
    @Real_Fanny_Urquhart Před rokem +74

    My best old buddy Chris, sadly now deceased, worked in electronics in the 60s onwards. He would say ‘is it digital? Did it let you down?’ Along with a range of comments like ‘digital reliability’, ‘digital quality’.
    Now analogue items maybe weren’t perfect but we had 18 years out of a Philips G8 TV, which broke twice and never needed re tuning its whole life
    I love that 70s and 80s kit more than anything today
    But it didn’t get me Garbage Time and Dankpods, so I salute you mate!

    • @DrakeKillah
      @DrakeKillah Před 8 měsíci +4

      Modern TV's can be a mixed bag... I've only ever bought used ones. Bought one, over a decade old, and it's been flawless for 2 years. Bought another one for my mum, also over a decade old, it's been working flawlessly for over a year. Both units were not bargain bin specials when they were new, though.
      But my grandma's brand spanking new Samsung had screen tearing within a week. It was a mid-range unit too, bought specifically for it to last her a while... I spent hours going back and forth with Samsung's customer service, and weeks waiting for parts and a technician. I think their customer service center is outside our country, because their shit customer support, and horrid phone queues, made me want to pay them a visit with a baseball bat.

    • @echonomad94
      @echonomad94 Před měsícem

      We still use an LG Plasma TV

  • @SliminBlue
    @SliminBlue Před rokem +565

    Reminder in the form of a truly iconic DankPods quote:
    "The biggest companies always make the worst crap."

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem +18

      Apple... Tesla... Microsoft... You know what? You're absolutely right! The biggest companies DO always make the worst crap! Well, technically everything they sell is either old, outdated, or stolen technology anyway. Apple takes tech from 4+ years ago, pays Samsung to make a screen for it, and says they have the newest and greatest thing ever. Tesla throws a bunch of Panasonic batteries in a car and puts it in a tunnel in Vegas. Microsoft steals ideas and code from Xerox and other companies and calls it their own. I guess being honest really doesn't pay afterall.

    • @angrycapsicum6027
      @angrycapsicum6027 Před rokem +2

      @@eric_d I would have switched to linux when I built my new PC if I could be F'd with VMs. I was so sick of MS and being a gamer is pretty much the only thing that stopped me from using linux instead. Probably would have been worth to at least try it first before getting W11 because it's pretty freaking stinky.

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem

      @@angrycapsicum6027 I still have several computers running Windbloze 10 (although 1 less since I upgraded one to Linux the other day). I _REFUSE_ to even try Windows 11. Ever since the release of Windows 95 it's been a widely known fact that every OTHER (as in odds vs evens, if that makes more sense) version is just a completely horrible waste of everyones time and money. Windows ME, worst thing ever, XP wasn't horrible. Vista? second worst thing ever, Windows 7, usable. Windows 8? Why did they even bother trying? Windows 10, actually pretty decent. I know I skipped a few versions there, but you get the point. I've heard nothing but bad reviews on 11 since before it was even released, and I know better than to waste any time at all even trying it. Will Windoze 12 be any better? Based on the consistant pattern that's been going on for 28 years, it SHOULD be, but more and more people are switching over to Linux every day, and it may be too late by the time Winderz 12 comes out.
      I'm not actually much of a gamer myself, but I do know Linux gaming support has been growing very fast the last few years. It's definitely worth trying out. You CAN set it up in a VM if you want, or just get a bootable live distribution and boot it from a thumb drive to check it out.

    • @neonhalos
      @neonhalos Před rokem +2

      @@eric_d windows 7 was basically just windows vista under the hood, right down the the aesthetics. it was just fine tuned, which it desperately needed. only reason Vista "blew" performance-wise was because MS didn't make a lite version of it for all the cheapo pre-built machines (dell, hp, etc) that your granny bought. Vista ran fine if your machine could support it, same with ME. MS just didn't factor in that the average consumer wouldn't be buying a workstation to use MS word and solitaire lmao. LGR did a great vid on ME where he goes over that one particular flaw; people remember things as worse than they actually were

    • @eric_d
      @eric_d Před rokem +2

      @@neonhalos A friend of mine was given a copy of Vista from his school when it came out. He had the best of the best of the best of everything you could buy in his system at the time. Custom water cooled before they even made kits to do it yourself. I was at his house the day he tried installing Vista. It bluescreened on him like 30 times (after more than a dozen attempts to install it) and he threw the disc in the trash where it belonged. Vista was crap in every way. If you had it working "properly" then you were one of the lucky few. It was never stable on any hardware I've seen it run on, regardless of the hardware quality. I never even mentioned performance, because I've never seen it run long enough without crashing to even run benchmarks on it!

  • @RobertKochRobConsole
    @RobertKochRobConsole Před rokem +1325

    At 9:22 the issue you're having with the still frame is caused by windows usb power saving options cutting the power to the usb from high power use usb things. That's a default windows feature but it can be turned off! Turn that off and all your problems should go away. Look up how to do it on google (how to turn off usb power saving modes) Love the videos! hope this helps because after I did that my Elgato capture cards have been amazing!

    • @whiphore
      @whiphore Před rokem +50

      He really gotta see this

    • @mstratforduk
      @mstratforduk Před rokem +173

      From the Patreon video: Stream is run by a current model Mac Pro on Mac OS. But possible there's something similar

    • @RobertKochRobConsole
      @RobertKochRobConsole Před rokem +79

      @@mstratforduk dang yeah if it’s macOS then I’m not too sure might still be worth looking into but that’s a whole other beast! 😂

    • @cyborgbob1017
      @cyborgbob1017 Před rokem +4

      just dont use windows

    • @saber2802
      @saber2802 Před rokem +72

      @@cyborgbob1017 funfact: he doesn't use windows-

  • @Hotshot2414
    @Hotshot2414 Před rokem +104

    8:28 In terms of setting up cameras and lights, what you want for your foot-cam is to set up a brighter light further away so that your camera doesn’t have to battle exposure because of your foots close proximity to the light (Inverse Square Law). Any camera will likely do that, even much more expensive ones! Stick a light further away that’s brighter and that’ll solve the exposure inconsistencies immediately :)

    • @CreamyCrumble
      @CreamyCrumble Před 8 měsíci

      neeeeeeerd

    • @Yunooki
      @Yunooki Před 8 měsíci +11

      ​@@CreamyCrumbleweird way to say you don't understand anything

    • @katethegoat7507
      @katethegoat7507 Před 8 měsíci

      Alternatively, set up a spotlight so that when the foot gets closer, it's not being lit by that light

    • @HeyImRancover
      @HeyImRancover Před 4 měsíci

      For the razer kiyo you need more light because low light = bad
      Edit: i think its also because its dark in the room and it tries to make it lighter by having lower shutter speed

  • @FrancoisTHX
    @FrancoisTHX Před rokem +76

    I feel like ever customer service agent is required to say: "No one has ever had this issue before".

  • @heavyarms55
    @heavyarms55 Před rokem +852

    I think not plugging your own channels all the time is the right choice. Some channels end up spending like 30 seconds to a minute every video plugging stuff. It gets old. But part of your style is, you jump into a video, you do the thing, you shoutout your supporters and we oggle Frank like stalkers. It's simple, effective and awesome! I never need to skip past all the same plugs that other content producers put in every, single, video.

    • @mateuszweyna7309
      @mateuszweyna7309 Před rokem +28

      But also, from time to time it would be nice. I didn't know he did so many cool things until today

    • @CainXVII
      @CainXVII Před rokem +19

      I feel like you kinda recognise his content in the recommended anyways and go "ooh, is this the same guy?" Good branding.

    • @_sandy_
      @_sandy_ Před rokem

      FRRR hands up for my man dankpods and his W content style!! 🙌🙌

    • @FirdausF3
      @FirdausF3 Před rokem

      CARS AND BIDS

  • @kabelsalad8380
    @kabelsalad8380 Před rokem +389

    11:57 As a technician in a TV studio, I feel this video in my soul. Far too much of the multiple-thousands-of-pounds 'professional' video gear I work with is about as reliable as this stuff is.

    • @youtubehandol
      @youtubehandol Před rokem

      I've never had an issue with xioami....

    • @cessposter
      @cessposter Před rokem +18

      @@youtubehandol xioami does not make 'professional' video gear

    • @PapaHaynes
      @PapaHaynes Před rokem +7

      It's called Blacktragic for a reason

    • @cyberpunklain
      @cyberpunklain Před rokem +2

      its spelled xiaomi 😭😭

  • @mertyarbaoglu1558
    @mertyarbaoglu1558 Před rokem +108

    For your livestreams I definitely recommend a Blackmagic ATEM switcher. I ran a whole film festival for 5 weeks straight from one of those using 8 hdmi inputs and a line in for audio.

    • @AndrewWardell
      @AndrewWardell Před rokem +15

      ^This. I’ve deployed ATEMs in professional installs and not had to touch them for literal years afterwards. They. Just. Go.

    • @luvincste
      @luvincste Před 11 měsíci +2

      me too, we use elgato and blackmagic stuff at work

  • @nukeclears
    @nukeclears Před rokem +421

    You need to disable exposure compensation to get 60fps on most webcams. You can adjust this under camera privacy settings on Windows 11 or usually with the included software.

    • @CyrusBluebird
      @CyrusBluebird Před rokem +73

      He's running things on Macs, so GL there.

    • @agenericaccount3935
      @agenericaccount3935 Před rokem +11

      What's windows?

    • @lc9245
      @lc9245 Před rokem +53

      I learn pretty quickly that I should skip the entire webcam ecosystem and go for a solid second hand camera for video stuffs.

    • @jordananderson2728
      @jordananderson2728 Před rokem +18

      "Or usually with the included software"
      He said in the video text that he won't touch that

    • @thinsmcstash5352
      @thinsmcstash5352 Před rokem +3

      Who uses windows 11 tho idk a single person running it

  • @brunky89890
    @brunky89890 Před rokem +612

    The moment when I realized that I've been subscribed to dankmus for years without knowing it was you was truly mind blowing. I found both channels completely separate from each other and loved both without knowing it was the same person 🤯

    • @jekanyika
      @jekanyika Před rokem +9

      That's the only one I'm not subscribed to. I'll have to give it a watch.

    • @Bazzokapho
      @Bazzokapho Před rokem +11

      @@jekanyika I hope you like simpsons memes

    • @jekanyika
      @jekanyika Před rokem +8

      @@Bazzokapho I just had a look and apparently I've already watched a couple of the videos.

    • @brunky89890
      @brunky89890 Před rokem +3

      @@jekanyika That's why I was so surprised because I feel like dankmus videos get around a lot but I've never seen him use his platform to promote his other channels, that's incredibly respectable! If you haven't seen it yet though I have to suggest his video Unsexy Thoughts, it's easily one of my favorites!

    • @ileutur6863
      @ileutur6863 Před rokem +19

      @@brunky89890 My favorite thing about the dankpods multiverse is people on different channels having realizations that its all him. I legit thought he was just a random drum youtuber for MONTHS

  • @taxfrog
    @taxfrog Před rokem +190

    Gotta love the magic smoke. One of the scariest things to see as a utility technician

    • @nickwallette6201
      @nickwallette6201 Před rokem +17

      Ah, it's just a giant box made of petroleum products containing a KWH of lithium-ion batteries. What could go wrong??

    • @yannisgk
      @yannisgk Před rokem +1

      @@nickwallette6201 lol

  • @brettley2480
    @brettley2480 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I truely love that "it's almost like the biggest companies make the worst products" is the running theme of this channel

  • @evgSyr
    @evgSyr Před rokem +13

    Uh, this is so relatable. Did some video work around 10-15 years ago, constant issues with wireless microphones, PCM recorders, cameras, frame grabbers and stuff (and all that gear cost like thousands of dollars in total). Streaming is especially terrible, it always felt like a miracle that it works and was not freezing, blacking out, crashing, or de-syncing. My worst issue was with Olympus LS-11 PCM recorder, it sometimes started to insert half-a-second of noise every ~30 seconds on the recording, without any indication (so, no noise on the monitor headphones or the live levels), it was really insidious. So, yeah, the only thing that actually works is to do N+1 or even N+2 redundancy everywhere during recording and don't have any single point of failure for each of streams (video or audio).

  • @Raidr5
    @Raidr5 Před rokem +1130

    The smell of that Bluetti power supply may be due to the type of plastic it was made with.
    For example, one of the fountain pens I own (I'm an nerd I know) has an odd smell near the ink reservior, almost like moldy cheese. Doing some research, I learned that vegetal-resin is likely the cause of that smell.
    That doesn't mean the plastic is cheap, it's just a problem with that type of plastic.
    Edit: Be sure of what plastic you're dealing with, and NEVER use alcohol on Vegetal resin, as it will literally fall apart.

    • @rainbowbunchie8237
      @rainbowbunchie8237 Před rokem +68

      Thanks for the info. And for my own contribution, a punctured skin on an otherwise undamaged lithium boi will continuously offgas. My phone smelled like burning battery for a month because of that.

    • @LoneEagle270
      @LoneEagle270 Před rokem +25

      What kind of pen is it? As soon as I heard fountain pen and smell, my mind went to noodler pens haha

    • @Raidr5
      @Raidr5 Před rokem +16

      @@LoneEagle270 Indeed it is!
      I use it for Pitman's shorthand.

    • @ethanelliott1832
      @ethanelliott1832 Před rokem +3

      My lamy pen smells fine, which pen of yours smells?

    • @jurrenauta7831
      @jurrenauta7831 Před rokem +8

      Good to know, wanted a power supply but this is kind of a dealbreaker. Need all my equipment alcohol proof, the liquor goes everywhere

  • @caitlin4598
    @caitlin4598 Před rokem +146

    I love watching vids like this because Dank gives the energy of a man who REALLY WANTS TO SWEAR but is holding it back for the content, and the rage comes out in more creative ways.

    • @supra107
      @supra107 Před rokem +31

      If not for the algorithm that four letter word that starts with a C would probably get thrown a lot and it would be glorious.

    • @Sean-Ax
      @Sean-Ax Před rokem +4

      just aussie things. lol

  • @SeihlaArhamae
    @SeihlaArhamae Před rokem +100

    No lie, the Kinect V2 has been the best webcam I have ever used lol. Really overkill when using it as just a webcam, but it does what you ask.

    • @thunderouspasta
      @thunderouspasta Před rokem +2

      The Xbox one Kinect?

    • @GingerAttack666
      @GingerAttack666 Před rokem +25

      @@thunderouspasta Not the guy you're asking but yes its a fantastic webcam as well as 3d scanner. Younger brother uses one for all sorts of odd projects. Cloning stuff for his 3d printer, assisting vr body tracking, modeling stuff in cad, etc.

    • @thunderouspasta
      @thunderouspasta Před rokem

      @@GingerAttack666 huh, never thought of it that way

    • @finley123321
      @finley123321 Před rokem

      It never works as a webcam for me anymore :/

  • @anthonygillette
    @anthonygillette Před rokem +23

    You pulled out the Nighthawk and I was excited for the compliments. All their sizes are monsters and work incredibly well.

    • @jnthepassenger347
      @jnthepassenger347 Před 11 měsíci

      The M2 was a bit interesting, I had at least 7-8 come in with inflated batteries when I worked at Telstra over the span of a year and a bit. The rest were pretty damn solid units, and the M2 wasn’t bad either it just had issues with that battery.

    • @TheVeyron623
      @TheVeyron623 Před 3 měsíci

      How do you feel now?

  • @kawawete
    @kawawete Před rokem +318

    For the Elgato capture thingys : plug them each into their own USB3 controller, this will make a huge difference in reliability

    • @S41t4r4
      @S41t4r4 Před rokem +44

      This plus checking the Firmware Version. Early firmwares have some weird kinks

    • @Exponaut_R-01
      @Exponaut_R-01 Před rokem +24

      How early?
      I still get random “Yeah I don’t feel like outputting today” moments with my own HD60S

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Před rokem +4

      Yep! I was going to suggest that he used the internal version rather than the external version, before realising that he uses an AIO and not a regular desktop PC with expansion slots.

    • @4crafters597
      @4crafters597 Před rokem

      @@kbhasi that sucks, would have suggested a high tier usb 3 expansion with dedicated controller.
      There is the m.2 wifi slot, that can have usb 3, idk about the dedicated controller though

    • @4crafters597
      @4crafters597 Před rokem

      Would depend on too much on the computer, no way totell from this video

  • @waawee2149
    @waawee2149 Před rokem +106

    Love it when dankpods just casually pulls a duck apart and then apologises and puts it right back together

  • @ambiguouspieces1793
    @ambiguouspieces1793 Před rokem +3

    I know that you don't like making these types of videos, however, these are the types of videos I love watching. It's super helpful for people like myself who are also (ironically enough) interested in the practical experience and application of these technical items. It's easy to find positive reviews or negative reviews for an item but it's super hard to find practical information about these types of items.

  • @comradejux
    @comradejux Před rokem +6

    0:21 GOSH DINGUS!!!

  • @peters7117
    @peters7117 Před rokem +62

    Regarding the cameras, I found that in obs opening the camera settings and turning off the auto night adjustment/auto dark adjustment instantly fixed the low frame rate on my webcam

  • @punkrockllama
    @punkrockllama Před rokem +39

    This man terrifies tech. They've all heard what he's done to the nuggets and headphones.

  • @Annatomova7
    @Annatomova7 Před rokem +5

    As someone who knows next to nothing about tech, I always find this guy’s videos to be very interesting and hilarious. My brother is super into techy stuff so I should recommend him this channel too lol. I am really into sound quality when it comes to headphones though so I guess that makes me a bit of an audiophile.

  • @woodch
    @woodch Před rokem +1

    I'm so glad to know you're still doing Dankmus-- I thought you'd retired, and while that's in your right (and you should be proud of the body of work you created there), I was still sad. Finding out recently that you're still doing them fills me with joy. Thanks!

  • @sbecerra219
    @sbecerra219 Před rokem +312

    When wade talks about how hard he works is like listening to one of your parents and realizing how hard they actually work to make things work 😂

  • @pikgears
    @pikgears Před rokem +666

    wait, _you're_ DANKMUS? You're even more talented than I thought. I regularly get at least one of those videos stuck in my head even though I haven't watched them in months.

    • @andrewduong2740
      @andrewduong2740 Před rokem +69

      Wait till you know who Childish Gambino is

    • @affalterbachamg2094
      @affalterbachamg2094 Před rokem +16

      Bro is late to the party, but welcome!

    • @thekingoffailure9967
      @thekingoffailure9967 Před rokem +2

      THATS IT, BACK TO WINNIPEG!

    • @Gollas4k
      @Gollas4k Před rokem +5

      and that drum guy too... I can´t believe I frequently watched 3 of this guy´s channels without my brain ever realizing that the voice is identical and that it´s in fact the same person

    • @muufle
      @muufle Před 11 měsíci +2

      Wait till you know who Joji is

  • @progect3548
    @progect3548 Před rokem +4

    1:50 the sudden appearance of Pingu suprised me

  • @Jezee213
    @Jezee213 Před rokem

    Yess!!! "Gosh Dingus" I'm using that from now on!! Just wanted to say keep up the awesome work cause I've never seen a vid that didnt make me laugh or didn't keep my interest. You work hard on all your content and it shows. In reality, you could record on a dashcam nugget and I would still happily watch because it's you and your personality that people love. There have been a few times when I was not having a good day mentally or stuff was just not going well and watching one of your vids brought me joy so thanks for that.

  • @user-hq2fy5cs1k
    @user-hq2fy5cs1k Před rokem +14

    4:20 *here is a little life hack (my english is bad) , the reason it smell is becouse the power mosfet transistor in it get very hot from switching the power on and off to make it from DC to AC , When it gets got (when it works) the heat makes it smell even more , so just add a little fan to optimaze the cooling (but wont that make the smell worse , just spread it around) no , whit batter cooling it will heat up less and smell less , i am a electrican bay the way , just one that dosent speack much english*

  • @youramagician
    @youramagician Před rokem +220

    With most webcams (including the Kiyo) the framerate is affected by the auto exposure. You can use OBS (or whatever) to adjust the settings and reduce the exposure which will make the motion smoother at the cost of looking darker. The Kiyo is absolutely capable of decent 720p60 under the right conditions.

    • @RobertJBareIII
      @RobertJBareIII Před rokem +2

      absolutely this

    • @polocatfan
      @polocatfan Před rokem +2

      doubt

    • @handlemonium
      @handlemonium Před rokem

      Thanks for the FYI Good 2 know 👍

    • @aidanfarley9566
      @aidanfarley9566 Před rokem +13

      Or you could just use a larger sensor, iso and not have auto shutter speed which is what webcams should be doing! Idk what all these webcam manufacturers are doing but its so stupid cause they all stink for hundreds of dollars. I built my own out of a raspberry pi zero w and a raspberry pi hq camera module for like 75usd and it absolutely thrashes any other webcam that isn't a straight DSLR with a capture card. 1080p 30 but it's a constant 30 and it even works well in dim conditions.

    • @Maho.
      @Maho. Před rokem +4

      You don't need OBS to do this, there's a button for it in Razer Synapse, but opening the Configure Video (or Windows Properties) for the device allows you to disable Low Light Compensation for any webcam that exposes it via a UVC config. This will drastically change how well something is captured, and for some low-spec cameras it was mandatory if you didn't want 18fps.
      I use a kiyo myself, I have provided test footage;
      czcams.com/video/dqPiuIXRd_s/video.html

  • @adarshsly
    @adarshsly Před rokem +7

    Love the effort and stuff you make for us, I recommend going with stuff that doesn't need batteries, and don't heat up over time, for capture cards for your camera getting a elgato camlink or a avermedia live cap would be good, remove the battery from the camera and use a ac adapter, usb webcams suck, especially new ones that get hot, heat kills everything overtime

  • @stankygirl7153
    @stankygirl7153 Před rokem

    awesome to see your projects growing

  • @N33k5
    @N33k5 Před rokem +38

    Just needed to say the 1Grit and Frank plushies have come in and happiness is had.

  • @HamRadioCrashCourse
    @HamRadioCrashCourse Před rokem +24

    I have some experience with capture cards. The DJI 4 port internal PCIe card is AWESOME. It works every time and never dies out. it's a much cleaner option than a bunch of dongles.

    • @MrAkaidu
      @MrAkaidu Před rokem +4

      I can vouch for PCIe capture cards - I've used DJI and El Gato with 0 issues over 7 years or so.

    • @gohtwm4184
      @gohtwm4184 Před rokem +1

      Hi verified

    • @PvtAnonymous
      @PvtAnonymous Před rokem +3

      too bad he has a Mac :(

    • @kaitlyn__L
      @kaitlyn__L Před rokem +4

      @@PvtAnonymous Thunderbolt PCIe cage (edit anyway it turns out it’s the Mac Pro so it _does_ have PCIe anyway)

  • @Uncleharkinian
    @Uncleharkinian Před rokem +5

    4:41 oh no, oh no no, that’s a 66 punch block, I have only ever seen one before here in Canada, in a 80 year old buliding… everything is BIX now,

  • @lorenamelo466
    @lorenamelo466 Před rokem

    i've been binge watching ue channel the last few days lol. You're good and interesting!! hope all your days are being good :)

  • @roys2970
    @roys2970 Před rokem +83

    The trick with the Kiyo is not only going down to 720p, but also turning auto exposure off and cranking it down in the "Configure Video" menu in OBS in the Device Properties. If the exposure is set above -10 (towards 0), it starts getting choppier and choppier.

    • @gunso
      @gunso Před rokem +2

      In theory that should do it, but I learned the hard way that the Mac version of OBS doesn't have the "Configure Video" menu, and I'm pretty sure Dank is using a Mac to run the streams.

    • @sabersz
      @sabersz Před rokem +1

      You've just solved one of my big Kiyo problems. Cheers!

  • @Floof7400
    @Floof7400 Před rokem +28

    You know he truly is big mad when he dismembers a duck

  • @Local_Salad
    @Local_Salad Před rokem

    so happy you have more content - coming over from garage time

  • @Uncleharkinian
    @Uncleharkinian Před rokem +5

    Dude your my kinda guy, I’m into old media and wacky tech, I’m into goofy underwhelming cars that nobody knows about, and I’m a drummer! So yea all your stand alone projects interest me lol!

  • @ravindavinthescandinavian4998

    Glad to say my “1 Grit” and “Frank longboi” plushies arrived yesterday - love them! Tags even tell you how many have been produced - nice touch.

  • @SirZNK
    @SirZNK Před rokem +33

    Streaming is 90% faith that everything is going to work

  • @kylecoleman285
    @kylecoleman285 Před rokem

    hey mate! i just got my first audiophile cans, some dt 770s. thanks for helping me on my journey, music never sounded so good

  • @bananamonkey459
    @bananamonkey459 Před rokem

    i love these vids plz never stop uploading.

  • @case2858
    @case2858 Před rokem +38

    I’d be hella down for a yearly “Stuff that failed” video😊

  • @GR8SALAD
    @GR8SALAD Před rokem +50

    Somewhat comforting to see someone else who can be so excited about doing something, take care into trying to do it right, and the things just never do their thingy things correctly. I feel like nothing ever works right for me, I see people get the same stuff and do the same things with it and it works fine, but just.. nah, not for me. Everything's gotta be a trouble in some way

    • @strayiggytv
      @strayiggytv Před rokem +1

      Something I've learned from taking apart and salvaging electronics is that sometimes people just straight up lie about the downsides of products. I'm not talking sponsored influencers lieing I'm talking just the people who buy the products pay so much for it that they cannot afford to try anything else so they lie about how good it is if anyone asks.

  • @alecwhatshisname5170
    @alecwhatshisname5170 Před rokem

    I’m a package handler. We get eco flows every day. They’re palletized with red cling, every box is a hazmat, and 40-75lbs. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was damaged in transit.

  • @MoliminousTheater
    @MoliminousTheater Před rokem +1

    Ooh okay for the elgato. A good thing to do is use the camlink. Just 4 inputs if you dont need to see them outside of the stream output.

  • @toastman065
    @toastman065 Před rokem +13

    The ending is just your favorite quote working against you. "Big companies make the worst crap."

  • @JoshDeGering
    @JoshDeGering Před rokem +104

    It's like the biggest companies make the worst crap! Keep up the good work m8

    • @turbonx
      @turbonx Před rokem

      I read this in the inflection of "2020 Bootleg Bonanza", 2:38 into that video lol

  • @g0nkdroid260
    @g0nkdroid260 Před rokem +1

    About the camera thing- pretty much any modern Canon DSLR/Mirrorless can be plugged straight into a computer via whatever USB port it has and used as a webcam and outputs high quality video. I use an EOS 7D (14 year-old DSLR) as a webcam and it's literally just plug and play
    Would highly recommend

  • @Shadow-Reaper
    @Shadow-Reaper Před rokem

    Netgear truly is fantastic. I own the net gear nighthawk and it's just wonderfully if you have multiple devices and considerable space/clutter.

  • @aname4822
    @aname4822 Před rokem +125

    It’s always a “GO! GO! IT’S A DANKPODS VIDEO!” moment when DankPods uploads

    • @rohudatta
      @rohudatta Před rokem +2

      i support

    • @EpixAndroid
      @EpixAndroid Před rokem

      Ditto!

    • @rohudatta
      @rohudatta Před rokem

      @@EpixAndroid like i just say that like 18 mins back and just went like GO GO GO ITS A NEW DANKPODS VIDEO YES I WAS SO BORED REWATCHING THE OLD ONES

    • @CapeRides
      @CapeRides Před rokem +1

      Yebo. Makes my day when I see that notification

    • @rohudatta
      @rohudatta Před rokem

      @@CapeRides Yup

  • @L-73580
    @L-73580 Před rokem +16

    0:33 definitely make this a yearly thing m8, it's good to vent every once in a while and it's still funny to watch tech failures c:

  • @thoughtguardian
    @thoughtguardian Před rokem

    thanks for sharing!!
    i don’t know if this would be too much of a project, but have you thought of building your own battery pack to power things off solar? it might make a fun video as well. you could do a scrap yard run and try to source stuff even!
    also thanks for all the work you’ve done and all the great videos so far.

  • @Codename_Orion
    @Codename_Orion Před rokem +3

    As a fellow content creator, I know the struggles of using an Elgato Video Capture. When the device works it does far more than pull its weight, but when it’s down it can take you almost as long a time to fix it as to record with it. I’ve had more problems than I’d like with that device, but damn if it doesn’t do a good job when it does work.

    • @Schnort
      @Schnort Před rokem +1

      There's a game reviewing youtuber I really like, RadicalSoda, and he uses Elgato. His pokemon sword video has a bunch of complaining spread across it because Elgato butchered his game capture.

  • @NotKR-10z
    @NotKR-10z Před rokem +49

    tplink's deco line of routers and extenders are insane, the setup is incredibly easy too

    • @oMy_9
      @oMy_9 Před rokem +6

      I have deco 6e and can confirm- you also can view a map and all connected clients in the app to see who’s sucking up all your WiFi- rare with these routers

    • @ekyanso4253
      @ekyanso4253 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I get the feeling he'd see the app and give up instantly.

    • @ColinXYZ
      @ColinXYZ Před 3 měsíci

      @@ekyanso4253Man Screw router apps. I mostly use the web interface, and TP link has the best web interface.

  • @SomeMadAussie
    @SomeMadAussie Před rokem +17

    Wow. after watching this, Wade really deseres some luck to go his way. It seems that with these products, the worst case scenario happened. Big hugs from the other side of the country.

  • @JSYBen
    @JSYBen Před rokem

    I run an all Blackmagic setup for live streaming. It's pricey, but the cameras, the capture equipment, the atem mixer all run well together. You can get micro cameras. A lot of the issue with this kind of stuff is the webcams, the capture cards etc require the computer to do a lot of the processing. Blackmagic hardware takes away a lot of the load. Very reliable.

  • @mataznuiz
    @mataznuiz Před rokem

    so happy you went with the asus mesh solution, its pretty nice

  • @notkalebvaughn
    @notkalebvaughn Před rokem +9

    you know its gonna be a good dankpods video when he references the "angery" meme less than 10 seconds into the vid

  • @JillLovesAlpacas
    @JillLovesAlpacas Před rokem +1

    My 1 grit finally arrived and I love it already! ♥️

  • @CASSXD03
    @CASSXD03 Před rokem +1

    10:10 Kind of remembers me of mom's 93' S10, there was a problem with the ignition control module wiring so the truck went through 4 of them before mom realized the old ones she took out from the truck were magically working again, so every time one failed, she just opened the glove box to get out one that had failed and surprise surprise, the truck would turn on again, electronics are just interesting aren't they?

  • @Lilly_the_Snek
    @Lilly_the_Snek Před rokem +54

    It's almost like the biggest companies make the worst stuff

    • @gohtwm4184
      @gohtwm4184 Před rokem +1

      Frfr

    • @zihechen3111
      @zihechen3111 Před rokem

      My suggestion, always trust asus. This is the only brand u could trust that won’t fk u up

    • @Anthik
      @Anthik Před rokem +5

      @@zihechen3111 my zenfone max plus disagrees

    • @HappySlappyFace
      @HappySlappyFace Před rokem

      @@zihechen3111 my ZenFone 3 max disagrees, because I apparently got a very specific region model which is literally so fucking shit and all the ads for ZenFone 3 max have MUCH MUCH better hardware than the region model I got, literally incomparable.
      And one time I broke my Asus laptop while cleaning it because of a design flaw that made it unclear for the user how to reassemble it,
      But other than those 2 I've had a reliable Asus GPU and mobo

    • @Fearagen
      @Fearagen Před rokem +2

      @@zihechen3111 My motherboards that I have used over the years by ASUS can vouch, never had a problem with their computer components at least. Using one of their TUF Gaming boards right now and no issues.

  • @sydneytomlinson
    @sydneytomlinson Před rokem +21

    Dank! Check out the SOny ZV-E10. It's cheap (relatively) and has native output support so you don't have to use a capture card - just plug it into the computer and it automatically shows up as a webcam

  • @Zenmasterslim
    @Zenmasterslim Před rokem

    I never realized you were responsible for some of my favorite Simpsons mix mate, friggin amazing, big love

  • @JoanSlugXAkaJerkyBogard
    @JoanSlugXAkaJerkyBogard Před rokem +1

    The Cymbal toss parts with raviolli music was too funny. I cried on laughter. XD

  • @faxmuchine
    @faxmuchine Před rokem +28

    I have to say, that isn't smoke coming out of the Bluetti, it's steam! It steams some hams for you, be nice to it :/

    • @_____________a_a
      @_____________a_a Před rokem +5

      I thought it did clams 🤨

    • @PCIexplorer
      @PCIexplorer Před rokem +3

      @ElbeeKnope Oh ho no, it said steamed HAMS, that's what it calls hamburgers

    • @_____________a_a
      @_____________a_a Před rokem +1

      @@PCIexplorer it calls hamburgers “steamed hams”??

    • @PCIexplorer
      @PCIexplorer Před rokem

      @@_____________a_a Yes! It's a regional dialect

  • @lilpotato
    @lilpotato Před rokem +20

    thank you for blessing us with your content

    • @gohtwm4184
      @gohtwm4184 Před rokem +1

      @Don't Read Profile Picture ok

  • @Rammicus
    @Rammicus Před rokem +2

    Just wanted to note that with the capture card black screen issue, there's 3 things that come to mind in regards to what could be the cause of the issue and they are as follows...
    1) The cable, which I personally feel is the most likely culprit since the issue would temporarily resolve itself when you swapped the cards out, only to return at a later date.
    2) The port on the computer and/or the device that capture cards are being connected to.
    3) The software used for the capture cards.
    I'm sure there's plenty of other possibilities but those are the first 3 things that came to mind when I heard you mention that problem. Hopefully either this or something that comes from this can help you find the solution to the capture card issues 😀

  • @metaleggman18
    @metaleggman18 Před rokem +5

    You could be having USB controller issues re: the streaming setup. I remember Linus talking about this in terms of his VR setup, where he has like cameras and lighthouses and all sorts of stuff, and he needed like multiple USB cards added to his rig to make it work.

    • @smievil
      @smievil Před 10 měsíci

      it's USB maximum speed being shared with each other if they come from the same source, right?
      like if you use an USB hub and put some demanding stuff into it they will all share the maximum speed with each other and maybe other USB stuff from the same source.
      maybe some USB 3.0 and 3.1 or front and back USB could come from different sources

  • @jfarre20
    @jfarre20 Před rokem +8

    I've never had good luck with usb capture cards. At work I manage IT for the 'TV studio' and we've basically tried thru every possible capture device. The PCIE based Magewell cards have been the most reliable capture device. Still, even with that we have the occasional issue with HDMI capture that needs a reset of the signal in the magewell driver panel(maybe once or twice a month), SDI works perfectly though, 400 days uptime with no issues. As for webcams, the Logitech Brio 4k has been our go-to for good quality.

  • @belledfox5369
    @belledfox5369 Před rokem +19

    Thursday is my favorite day of the week simply so I can enjoy this man's content.

  • @shamelmasha1
    @shamelmasha1 Před rokem

    YOU ARE CAR GARAGE GUY , i have been obsessed with all your channels for so long now , and i just learned your the SAME GUY , you are my hero

  • @karlmee1234
    @karlmee1234 Před rokem

    I know what you mean by the stink coming from the Bluetti, I have a eco flow river I keep in my work vehicle to charge tool batteries on the go and it makes a real bad smell too, kind of like burning plastic. It only makes that smell when using the 600w AC power though, all the DC power outputs and it is fine

  • @lnnx3725
    @lnnx3725 Před rokem +11

    Seeing how far you’ve come is awesome Dank! I’ve been watching since 200k subs when you popped up on my home page, and have been enjoying you ever since, I’m so happy so many people have found you and annoy your videos!

  • @RedneckSwede
    @RedneckSwede Před rokem +20

    Technology is a wonderful thing, especially when it decides to work with us and not having a fit! Better treat our appliances well so we don't upset SkyNet!

  • @Vixeneye1
    @Vixeneye1 Před rokem +1

    WHOA! Dankmus is getting a video some time later? This is great news! I love so many songs there, especially we got B E A T S and the B L U R S T of times.
    I have enjoyed seeing all your channels grow from the very beginning.

  • @BoneLancerB
    @BoneLancerB Před rokem +2

    the Frank-Wade staredown of the century warms my heart and makes me feel better about the disappointing tech

  • @krzysztofczarnecki8238
    @krzysztofczarnecki8238 Před rokem +12

    Seeing your D-link's performance I'm glad I went with Asus when I was upgrading my whole Wifi network last month. It works great. I mainly chose it over D-link and TP-Link because the Asus "AI" mesh feature can work with just multiple routers and not dedicated access points, as opposed to the other two companies. Where I live dedicated access points cost almost as much as routers, but they have only one or zero LAN ports. And routers have four ports and have better or at least moveable antennas, so they are better even if you want them as access points only.

    • @hornetf18
      @hornetf18 Před rokem

      The TP Link Decos have worked pretty well for our house for around two years now. The only issue I have is with the app sometimes and device recognition, but they work very seamlessly.

  • @karenwest6350
    @karenwest6350 Před rokem +13

    When it comes to WiFi mesh extenders, they really tend to be a big load of crap unless you set em up right. And generally if you have the ability to set em up right you probably have the skills to just set up somethin fancier and better. Glad the little block routers worked out for ya.

    • @nilsekluund
      @nilsekluund Před rokem +2

      Not if you use a proper mesh kit. I have one from tp-link and it works flawlessly and I live in a brick house.

  • @Derpduck.
    @Derpduck. Před rokem +5

    A good alternative to a GroPro is the Insta360. It has the plus of being a 360 camera so you can reframe your shots after you film them!

  • @EricGrain
    @EricGrain Před rokem

    Almost all the issues you're talking about here are the same things that I've dealt with it's so nice to hear someone else complain about them for once I feel like I'm not alone

  • @jonathanhaag8634
    @jonathanhaag8634 Před rokem +8

    When CZcams and technology invent the idea for you to smell scents through video, I want to be there to get a whiff of that BLUETTI smell! 🤣

  • @GHOST-bo2go
    @GHOST-bo2go Před rokem +7

    There isn’t anyone I love more on CZcams I have watched every vid of yours, you’re what I watch in the background while I’m doing anything at all even sleeping haha, great work!

  • @AkosJaccik
    @AkosJaccik Před rokem +2

    ~ 2003: Webcams are garbage.
    ~2023: Webcams are garbage.
    And they say there is no stability in our world anymore.

  • @funnyaccountname5763
    @funnyaccountname5763 Před rokem +3

    The tech might have let you down, but knowing Dankmus is still being worked on made me feel quite - D A N K - tonight.

  • @Preston_Wood
    @Preston_Wood Před rokem +10

    This video basically explains my experience with my last 3 phones. But honestly i hope you get good experiences with future equipment and even though the equipment can have some problems you still make every single one of us happy every thursday

  • @thraxupset4214
    @thraxupset4214 Před rokem +8

    Wade, love you man. These past couple years with you have been great bud, you got me into headphones so much i picked up a btr5 and some dt770’s (80ohm) and a samson meteor mic from your cheap mics vid. Cant wait to see some new content int he future. 👍🏻

  • @pennyofmanyy
    @pennyofmanyy Před rokem

    got my frank the snake and one grit plushes yesterday!!!! they’re amazing

  • @zman1508
    @zman1508 Před rokem +1

    I managed to get labors original nbn and it's bloody great. Fibre straight to my house. It's disgusting how bad it got buggered up.

  • @xxangelscenexx247
    @xxangelscenexx247 Před rokem +8

    0:02 that noise 😂😂