Remote control with mains referenced antenna
When I saw this on eBay I wondered if the chunky brass connector on the antenna was going to be…
Exploring a chinese magnetic machine light with schematic
While attempting to tidy up the gadget-mountain, I found this light that I bought via eBay a while ago. The…
Fixing a fart-extractor with schematic
An inline toilet fan with timer that was sent in by Will (physicmad). In the UK we use toilet/bathroom fans…
New style led neon ornament construction and wiring
The LED neon-style ornaments are getting better and better. From the early version with vacuum formed thin plastic backing, to…
Poundland inductive phone charger teardown with schematic
I think this is a very common style that is available from many sources. The circuitry is very typical of…
Variacs do short their windings
A variac is basically a variable auto-transformer that allows you to adjust the voltage between zero and the local mains…
Worst fake power saver plug yet
When I tested this it seemed like it might not even have a capacitor in it as the magic "mystery…
Incredibly clever oil furnace burner controller very perplexing
This is very clearly one of those gadgets from the electromechanical era that was so simple and reliable, that few…
How i get my crisp macro shots with tupper-cam
During a recent zoom meetup with other electronic YouTubers, EEV-Dave asked how I get my detailed PCB images. I've been…
Inside a nokero solar light with schematic
This isn't a standard solar light. It's got very unique solar panels, and even more unique circuitry that makes it…