Tasting a meat free burger.
Not a normal video for this channel, and probably not being released on YouTube.
My co-...
2019-07-28 21:52:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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Tiny electric fireplace effect.
Now that the bulk of the heavy work is done on the show we're currently loading in, I can get back to making videos. I'm currently making them in the accommodation provided by the job, so thi...
2019-07-28 02:48:56 +0000 UTC View PostChecking out a truss arch. (Not a video.)
Truss arches are a thing at the Edinburgh Fringe. Nothing says "this is a theatre of sin" (Event Venue) better than framing the front door of a building with an arch of truss with random ligh...
2019-07-26 03:22:36 +0000 UTC View PostFake-neon-fest.
Before travelling though to start the load-in of the current show I filmed this video in Glasgow. It's about 4 different neon style signs, each using a different construction technique.
Normal service will resume shortly.
We're almost there. Tomorrow (today!) will involve final setup of the lighting, then a focus in the evening and whatever troubleshooting and final layers are required after that.
Once t...
2019-07-25 02:02:12 +0000 UTC View PostEdinburgh Tattoo show.
You may have spotted that I'm travelling with work at the moment. I'm settled into a student accommodation flat in Edinburgh.
Today was the first main load-in day for the lighting. &nbs...
2019-07-22 23:29:12 +0000 UTC View PostWhy RGB LEDs sometimes don't work in solar lights.
This video was recorded quite late at night the evening before a heavy load-in of show lighting. I'm trying to be quiet to avoid disturbing sleeping coworkers.
ASDA (Walmart) 12W LED filament lamp teardown.
This was quite an interesting lamp to take to bits. Mainly because of a mysterious chip.
2019-07-20 02:35:00 +0000 UTC View PostEye colour experiment.
Please only leave your three word comment on the YouTube watch page so all the answers are together.
2019-07-18 00:35:08 +0000 UTC View PostUnusual mounting system for LED neon strip.
Slightly different sound and look due to travel. I also picked up this LED "neon" sign on my travels.
2019-07-16 00:35:02 +0000 UTC View PostLive stream Sunday night 11.20pm BST (GMT+1).
If all goes to plan I'll do a live stream from Glasgow in an hour.
2019-07-14 21:21:12 +0000 UTC View PostNeat LED cluster lamps. (with schematic)
I've seen various versions of these lamps. Some use a stack of little circuit boards and some use a string of soldered LEDs, but this one uses a novel interconnection approach.
Decent LED head-light.
Head mounting lights are one of my favourite type because they put the light right where you need it at all times. The quality can be a bit variable, but this one is actually pretty good.
... 2019-07-11 23:48:26 +0000 UTC View PostRussian candy and power bank repairs.
A rather nice gift of Russian treats plus a couple of duff power banks for our entertainment.
2019-07-10 18:15:42 +0000 UTC View PostMy Blu teardown and refilling.
Another big tobacco company getting their oar into the vaping market.
Once again it's a...
2019-07-08 04:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostSolar powered floating fountain.
This was suggested by Mikeselectricstuff. It's a floating fountain that pumps water at surprisingly low light levels.
And back to fixing LED lamps again....
It's actually a while since I've taken apart a plain LED lamp, so fixing this one seemed like a good idea.
2019-07-03 17:12:53 +0000 UTC View PostBooks that matter.
I've not got a huge collection of books these days. Literally just a smattering of technical manuals relating to specific areas of my work.
Testing meters with a custom resistance box.
I've been meaning to do this for a while. Make a custom resistor test box and then use it to test a wide selection of meters.
Silicone solar panel sealing. One year update.
Now that a year has passed, including a ferociously hot summer and bitter winter, it seemed a good time to check how the silicone coating on the solar panels had worked.
Inside a modern linear light.
I think the main selling point of this light is that it uses Samsung LEDs. It came from a prominent UK seller, so I'd guess they probably are the real thing.
13,500A surge suppressor. (Uh-huh?)
Let's be honest. Yes, technically speaking you could say it's a 13,500A suppressor, but it's very much marketing speak.
Analysis and flame test on a PIR ceiling light.
This light was sent for our exploration by Miek in Florida. It's a very common eBay ceiling light with PIR sensor and it appears that the same style of light is also being sold in the UK by a...
2019-06-24 01:09:55 +0000 UTC View PostRare electronics-free video.
This video has nothing to do with electronics at all. Just plumbing stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
2019-06-22 02:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostSmell the bass.
This little rechargeable JBL speaker and its non-matching melted power supply were sent in by Leo.
2019-06-20 02:01:47 +0000 UTC View PostWTF! New "toy" I got asked to review.
That little girl is probably going to have a bad educational experience with her new toy at some point.
2019-06-17 21:45:23 +0000 UTC View PostDeliberately shimmery neon lamp. It worked out well.
Now I'm feeling a bit better I'm getting back into projects again. Starting with another neon based one.
2019-06-17 20:02:17 +0000 UTC View PostNot actually my real address....
It may not be my real address, but it got delivered.
The postcode is actually for the islands welcome centre in the ferry terminal.
The envelope contained a washing machine door lock. 2019-06-15 17:02:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Portable clothing dryer.
This is quite a smart little device. It's a "travel dryer" for allowing single garments to be laundered and dried in your hotel room. Anyone who has spent time travelling with work will...
2019-06-14 18:13:00 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the weather - PIR light.
I think this is probably the first time I've tried to make a video while ill. It probably shows.
2019-06-12 16:46:02 +0000 UTC View Post