EEVblog #759 - Mailbag

A big mailbag episode, getting through lots of backlog.
P.S. Yes I failed to twig to the cordless ESD strap. Will have to do a video debunking this!
Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-759-mailbag/

SPOILERS:
NicaDrone EPM688 OpenGrab Electro Permanent Magnet
For UAV/drone payload pickup
http://nicadrone.com/index.php?id_product=59&controller=product

Fused USB to UART adapter (FTDI-Free)
https://www.tindie.com/stores/maxtch/

A PCB designed in AutoCAD.
Freescale tower system modular development platform:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud4C_UwUpoc

Perf prototype board:
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/crowd-funded-projects/perf/

Pulsed Light laser LIDAR module
http://pulsedlight3d.com/products/lidar-lite

A fun FAIL button, and a whole lot more.

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