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A $3 dot sticker system reveals which parts you actually use

Ellsworth Toohey
Apr 01, 2026
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Electronics hobbyist Scott Lawson wanted to know which parts in his storage collection he actually reaches for, so he invented a tracking system that costs about $3: colored dot stickers from AliExpress. The rule is simple — every time he opens a storage box, he puts one dot on it. One dot per box per day, regardless of …

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