Chasing electroluminescent wire. a look inside the controller
This is a novel twist on the commonly available electroluminescent wire. Instead of the single connection outer spiralled wire around…
Internal examination of a plug-in mechanical timeswitch.
Yet another random electrical item torn to bits for entertainment. This time it's a cheap plug-in mechanical 24 hour timeswitch.…
Pink usb power bank analysis.
An internal examination of a pink USB power bank I spontaneously bought from a UK seller. I only opened it…
Internal examination of a 20,000mah usb power bank.
I bought this 20,000mAh (probably more like 8,000mAh) power bank on ebay from a UK seller for about £10 and…
A look inside a ryobi 1.3ah 18v lithium battery pack.
Having seen Julian Ilett dismember a larger version of the lithium battery pack used with the Ryobi one-plus power tool…
Mini peltier dehumidifier teardown.
These little dehumidifiers are widely available under several brand names and with wildly varying prices for the exact same units.…
Diet pepsi and absinthe. the royal alcopop.
My favourite tipple at the weekend. A can of diet pepsi with a shot of Absinthe in it. Very refreshing…
A look inside the 2014 premiere dancing flame candle.
The Premiere dancing flame candle is a cheaper option for those wanting a moving flame electronic candle like the Luminara.…
Make a ghost detector.
This video is of the complete assembly of an electrostatic field ghost detector that uses a common cheap TV antenna…
Inside a 3w ikea clip-on desk light.
I have to say that this is a really good light. A nice warm white from a Cree chip at…