8086 Consultancy

2,731 orders since Oct 15, 2018

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Ships from United Kingdom.

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Due to GPSR I'm no longer shipping to the EU or Northern Ireland.

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (4.88)

Documentation: (4.55)

Shipping: (4.70)

Communication: (4.78)

All Reviews

Pearson | May 15, 2024

Best FTDI USB for rc2014

For uUSB/USB-C CDC Serial Adaptor (5v)

The best FTDI USB adapter for rc2014

Works beautifully. I cannot find a cheaper model anywhere that can replace this unit

Alexander | Jan. 21, 2024

Such a neat little gadget!

For Solderless Zero Dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero

I've had this permanently attached to one of my Zero Ws, and it's so nice to just plug it in to any USB port and have it automatically boot up and turn SSH on. Then I can control it easily. Plugging it into a power brick is a nice trick, makes a solid connection with no loose wires. You can set it up for an ad-hoc or AP network, then connect to it with your phone and control it while you're out and about. Could have all sorts of things attached to it -- LoRa, sensors, whatever!

Everything from 8086 Consultancy I've bought has been worth the money, every time. Thanks for such a great line of neat gadgets!

Yu-Te | Dec. 11, 2023

Bidirectional USB 3 Multiplexer

For Bidirectional USB 3 Multiplexer

This is a good product.
It is powerful in my work.

Do you have type c version multiplexer?
I also have needs for type c.

Andrew | Dec. 1, 2023

Exactly what I needed, and my workflow is changed for good

For 5V USB-C Dual Supply - Dual Ideal Diodes

As a nature sound recordist who works with long-form multi-day recordings, leaving recorders and microphones out for undisturbed long lengths of time is super easy... except for the power. Even with very low power microphones and efficient recorders, a single 26800 mAh USB-C powerbank will last at best 2 days. You'd think using a much larger power station would be a simple solution, but they can't be carried on an airplane. Hiking into a wilderness on a daily or bi-daily basis sounds like fun, but we could be talking about miles of bushwhacking both ways, disturbing the wildlife along the way.

Enter 8086 Consultancy's USB-C Dual supply. I bought five over the Summer, and these little guys have changed my entire workflow and outlook on recording, doubling the time I can leave stashed recorders, allowing environments ecosystems to recover from my interference and return to a natural behavior not possible to record with shorter recording times.

The only "downside" I find with these devices is that they are bare board (as one would expect from a builder's market), and not really suitable for extreme outdoor temperatures and humid/ dry swings. At $5 each, I'm not complaining, though! I "solved" this by encasing them in hot glue. Okay, I'm not very crafty, but it works (click links for pictures). They've sat in cold puddles (a "dry" bag had a leak), been subjected to below-freezing nights and extreme hot days and direct sun without issue.

Yay!

https://www.icloud.com/photos/#00eiLzMiQ-WlE6uymLU6f7YXg
https://www.icloud.com/photos/#094-AcKcM6S_2MbcZVwcKs2dQ

Mike | Jan. 27, 2023

Superb

For 5V USB-C Dual Supply - Dual Ideal Diodes

Works perfect. I keep one connected to each pi. If I need to move it, or expect power issues, I plug a battery in the other side.

Nigel | July 22, 2022

As advertised and arrived promptly

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

The splitters arrived very quickly and were well packaged. The splitters themselves are clean and well made. Good service and I'd happily recommend and use again.

Grant | July 22, 2022

Redundant Power feed for a Raspberry PI 4!

For 5V USB-C Dual Supply - Dual Ideal Diodes

This product with 2x Official Raspberry Pi 15W USB-C Power Supplies and a *HIGH QUALITY* usb-c to usb-c cables is great way to supply a Raspberry Pi 4 or Compute Module (CM4) with redundant power feeds.

Note about the *HIGH QUALITY* usb-c cable: I initially used any old usb-c cable I had lying around, I kept getting under-voltage errors, swapping out the usb-c cable for a better quality cable fixed the issues.

Dominic | April 28, 2022

USB Power Splitter for PiKVM

For USB/PWR Splitter

This was exactly what was needed to get my piKVM built and working with a pizero. Well built and shipped really quickly, and product does exactly what its meant to.

Sean | Nov. 8, 2021

Great product

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

The product works as advertised. Compact footprint, matte black design. PCB is adequately labelled. The cables are not provided and must be purchased separately.

Andres | Oct. 26, 2021

Work as described!

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

I am using these little splitter board for some Pi-KVM boxes. They were well-wrapped and shipped quickly. The boards themselves work great and appear very well built. Thanks!

Matthias | Oct. 7, 2021

Good

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

It works perfect with raspberry pi as pikvm switch over ip. Use that with 4GB Ram and take the HDMI with 3D Printer Case

Nigel | Sept. 24, 2021

Just like Ronseal - Does what is says on the tin

For USB/PWR Splitter

Well made, properly labelled product delivered promptly.
Purchased 2 as they are good value and always useful for Pi Projects.

Carl | Aug. 19, 2021

Great size and excellent for my use.

For uUSB/USB-C CDC Serial Adaptor (3.3v)

Added some ports to a few projects and these adapters fir the bill perfectly. Immediately recognized by my various O/S's.

Carl | Aug. 19, 2021

Handy little toolkit when messing with various USB devices

For USB Adaptor Kit

Has already got me out of trouble in a few instances where I needed to mix and match connection types.

Carl | Aug. 19, 2021

Useful little addition to my utility toolkit

For USB-USB NULL Modem (CDC)

Useful tool for USB testing. Only used for a quick round of tests so far but will get some more use in next few weeks.

Carl | Aug. 19, 2021

Perfect sized

For uUSB/USB-C CDC Serial Adaptor (5v)

A very small device. Works out of the box. Used in a prototype to power a 3.3V LDO and a buck converter (variable 3V - 3.9V).

Matheus Felipe Pereira | July 9, 2021

Very good quality

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Fast shipping, good quality. Too bad that sellers does not ship to Brazil anymore :(

I want to buy more but now I can't...

Fabian | June 23, 2021

Works great

For Fan controller for Raspberry Pi

Works just as expected on Raspberry Pi using the configuration from the product description. Also works on other SBCs like the NanoPi M4.

Misa | June 16, 2021

Good Hardware , fast delivery :)

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

I tried several USB-C Adapters with the pi4. None of them worked.
This Adapter works perfectly for raspi 4. Very Good for DiY pikvm switches !

Thank You

Hardy | June 13, 2021

Goods still did not arrive. no communication.

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Goods still did not arrive. no communication. Goods still did not arrive. no communication. Goods still did not arrive. no communication.

Response from 8086 Consultancy | June 15, 2021

I don't know which order this relates to but please send me a message through Tindie with your order number/name so I can look into the missing item.

Gavin | June 9, 2021

All good , super happy with the item

For USB/PWR Splitter

All good , super happy with the item - works well the the PI KVM resources and a PI 4 :)
I will order the USB C version at some point

Marvin | May 21, 2021

Good quality and quick delivery

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Working great on my PiKVM. No need to solder, just plug and play. Very useful if you have no time to create one yourself

Burt | May 17, 2021

Works perfect

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Works great on my pi kvm thanks to the people who made this product streamline the USB issues appreciate the work put in

Ralph | May 14, 2021

Very nice! pikvm without fumbling...

For USB/PWR Splitter

USB/PWR splitter has saved time and nerves, i am very satisfied - nice to have 8086Consultancy and tindie !!!

Ralph | May 14, 2021

Very nice! pikvm without fumbling...

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

USB/PWR splitter has saved time and nerves, i am very satisfied - nice to have 8086Consultancy and tindie !!!

David | May 12, 2021

Perfect for two HATs / pHATs / Bonnets on a Pi

For Butterfly

This is a must have for anybody working with two HATs that respect the specification.
Indeed it make sure only one has it's I2C eeprom connected.

The Maker has a lot of other interesting product.

Chris | May 5, 2021

Great all round interaction and deal,

For USB/PWR Splitter

Really good dialogue, quick short to the point and with genuine additional valuable information. Looking forward to next deal.

Katherine | April 8, 2021

Great Product

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

I have been using my android phone and a Motu M2 as a portable field recorder and was unable to find a way to power the M2 separately as not to drain my phones battery. I stumbled across the splitter and it works flawlessly. I am able to use two 48v phantom powered mics and record for hours.

Katherine | April 8, 2021

Cam Gadget

For Solderless Zero Dongle for Raspberry Pi Zero

I have a Sleepy Circuits Hypno video synth that takes UVC based video input. The Pi zero with dongle makes it into a sturdy USB camera source when paired with a camera module.

Christian | March 11, 2021

Best product I've bought

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Very good usb-c pwr splitter e.g. for Pi-kvm, fast and relaible shippment, perfect quality. I'd like to buy it again!

Jean | Feb. 28, 2021

As advertised!

For USB2 Power Switch

Items arrived quickly
Good quality product
Works as intended
Enables power to a USB device to be turned on/off via a USB power switch (MOSFET).

Jean | Feb. 28, 2021

As advertised!

For Micro USB Dual Supply - Dual Ideal Diodes

Items arrived very quickly
Good quality product
Works as intended
Power from each Micro USB connector goes via a MOSFET "Ideal Diode" which is then connected to a Dual Female USB A connector.

Jp | Feb. 28, 2021

Great power splitter

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Using this for Raspberry Pi based IP KVM, works great instead of having to make my own USB splitter cable. Would definitely buy again!

Antanas | Feb. 14, 2021

Works great, pricey shipping with tracking

For USB-C/PWR Splitter

Everything works as expected, I am very pleased as was lazy to solder all cables myself. Shipping took about 1 month to Lithuania. Chose shipping without tracking (usually I prefer tracking for such important packages to be sure) because shipping with tracking alone costs as much as 4-5 splitters (not so good ratio). With cheaper international shipping with tracking everything would be perfect. Anyway, at least there is an option in EU, so I am happy with my choice.

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