Vintage vapes remonetised
Thanks to some of you with Google connections, the vape video was reassessed and then full monetisation restored.
Darn! Wish I'd held it back for a day or two now. But there...
2021-09-29 14:06:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Spam vs 240V - Still trying to clear the smoke!
It turns out that Spam is quite conductive. But it doesn't fare well at over 4kW.
2021-09-29 02:06:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe Otis button interface so far....
I've spent quite a lot of time exploring this, but the network interface is odd and will take a while to reverse engineer. The module has a multilayer PCB which doesn't help much as there are...
2021-09-28 03:28:26 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend stream link
Approaching October already. How time flies.
Here's a link to the weekend stream:-
2021-09-27 21:42:38 +0000 UTC View PostTeardown of a new MK screwless socket
For a moment I thought they'd used brass plated aluminium for the earth busbar, but it appears to be solid brass plated with a silver-like material. I say silver-like, because silver has beco...
2021-09-27 04:23:15 +0000 UTC View PostMystery Microchip IC
I've been exploring what appears to be a networked node for an elevator for call buttons in the car or landing, but have been stumped by the identify of a chip that is marked with Microchip's logo ...
2021-09-27 00:06:45 +0000 UTC View PostWeekend Stream
Here's the link to this weekend's stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGkfqL84_fA
2021-09-25 02:01:11 +0000 UTC View PostI might disagree with this
Apparently the reason YouTube classified my teardown and reverse engineering of the early Chinese vaping device is because my video was:-
Content showing but not focusing on physical harm or ...
2021-09-24 17:29:43 +0000 UTC View PostMidweek stream reminder
Starting about 2 hours after I post this:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZh9fvj2x4c
2021-09-23 18:10:16 +0000 UTC View PostI took the ozone fridge-lemon to bits
I wonder if these are based on a Japanese product. They have the same style and build quality.
2021-09-23 18:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostNot a video. Poundland globe crystal fix
The Poundland "vintage solar globe" has a rubbish fake filament light guide that doesn't work.
This script will print a crystal that bayonet caps on in place of the original.
Not sure i...
2021-09-22 20:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon mail is being spam filtered
I'm not sure what's happened, but all Patreon mail in both directions is being spam filtered by Gmail right now. (Probably including this one.)
I have my own filter set up that diverts ...
2021-09-22 12:39:58 +0000 UTC View PostThis was a treat for all the wrong reasons
A seemingly innocent solar rechargeable camping light with USB charging ports.
I'd say ...
2021-09-22 02:16:14 +0000 UTC View PostMid-week Patreon stream
Here's the link to the mid-week Patreon stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZh9fvj2x4c
2021-09-21 17:33:05 +0000 UTC View PostNew Poundland Halloween stuff
This is much better. New Poundland stuff that has great hackability for making custom items.
2021-09-21 12:49:28 +0000 UTC View PostIs this video OK?
This is one of those awkward videos where I try and keep things simple, but fail completely.
It's supposed to be a guide to using your first (cheap) multimeter. But I may have gone a bi...
2021-09-21 02:43:21 +0000 UTC View PostAs predicted - not suitable for most advertisers
I knew it was going to happen, but it was still worth doing the reverse engineering and putting the video up. This is one of many things that makes me appreciate Patreon support so much.
<... 2021-09-18 16:13:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe MBC returns for whisky and dumplings
Another Manx Beard Club (not a real club) live stream involving attempts to identify mystery whiskies and partake of equally mystery dumplings.
Weekend stream link
Here's the link to the weekend stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPntOmsUdI
2021-09-17 01:35:43 +0000 UTC View PostStealth Stream
I'll be doing a sneaky extra mid-week stream. It'll start as Patreon only for at least the first half hour, then open up to the masses.
Really clever "memory" circuit in air "freshener"
This unit can actually tell if the cartridge has been unplugged - even when it's not powered.
2021-09-15 22:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostWill it be demonetized?
Every time I make a video about anything vaping related it seems to be demonetized automatically.
2021-09-15 02:14:26 +0000 UTC View Post3A lithium charger module
This model seems really common on eBay. It can be found by searching for TP4056 3A
2021-09-13 18:38:51 +0000 UTC View PostI've made an offer on the IOM workshop
Bit scary, but I've made an offer for buying the old industrial building for use as a workshop.
I'll keep you informed if it goes ahead.
2021-09-13 01:45:19 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A part 3
The third and final part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvXGsHGiTfs
2021-09-13 01:43:12 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A part 2
The second part:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DroRIIwD_BQ
2021-09-13 01:42:19 +0000 UTC View PostFirst of the Q&A videos
I recorded this in Glasgow, but the audio was low and there was a glitch with the video format that stopped it working with the audio processing software.
So I recorded it again, but divided ...
2021-09-13 00:32:37 +0000 UTC View PostThis weekend's stream link
Here's the link to this weekend's stream:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KCkQwNyE8E
2021-09-10 23:26:57 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon stream in progress
Just a reminder:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk3ajoMuRNs
2021-09-09 21:01:44 +0000 UTC View PostQuestions and answers?
I'm in Glasgow this week, so there aren't any videos coming from the normal bench.
I was thinking of doing a questions and answers video. So fire away with questions - technical and oth...
2021-09-06 21:44:10 +0000 UTC View Post