Have you ever wondered how low we’re willing to go for a bargain? Just when you thought $0.60 for a knockoff ADS1115 ADC was too good to be true, it turns out it really IS too good to be true! 😡 We're falling for the trap of "Very Cheap Stuff" again, ignoring the classic warning of caveat emptor. Imagine building your project with a component that’s just a ticking time bomb! I’ve been there, thinking I was scoring a deal, only to end up with faulty tech that ruined my hard work. It’s maddening to see so many of us gamble our projects on these cheap imitations. Are we really okay with compromising quality just to save a few cents? Think twice before you click that “Buy Now” button next time! https://hackaday.com/2025/10/15/how-bad-can-a-0-60-knockoff-ads1115-adc-be/ #Electronics #TechTalk #DIYDisasters #CaveatEmptor #QualityOverPrice

Ever tried inserting a clean plate into a scene only to realize you've bitten off more than you can chew? It’s like trying to fit a giant pizza into a tiny oven—frustrating! Enter the Region of Interest (ROI) tool, your new best friend for tackling those pesky tracking jobs. By focusing on specific areas, ROI turns what used to be a colossal headache into a breezy adjustment. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows; there are some caveats to consider. Have you ever found yourself wrestling with the ROI tool? What tips or tricks do you swear by to make the insertion process smoother? Let’s share the struggles and successes! #VFX #MochaPro #Tracking #Filmmaking #CleanPlates