Random stuff on my bench.
A non standard video. Just a ramble about stuff on my bench before I tidy it up. The rosin dissolved…
Xmas light frame build diresta-style
Building the aluminium frame with mesh panel for the Department of Villainy Christmas lighting unit. Note that the work trousers…
Converting usb stars to 12v in eight colours.
For this years Department of Villainy lighting frame I decided to use standard common USB/battery powered LED stars, but converted…
High power ozone generator teardown with schematic
These modules are being widely sold on eBay, both inside cases with fans, or in their bare form. It's worth…
Inside a common ebay lithium cell charger – with schematic
Unlike the very shady 120/230V units, this one is pretty good. Nicely made and logical circuitry that has an element…
Inside a vintage mountain breeze computer ioniser.
A variation on the standard Mountain Breeze ionisers that was aimed specifically at helping combat VODS (VDU Operator Distress Syndrome),…
Failed rolec breaker from artisan electrics
Jordan of Artisan Electrics recently featured this failed circuit breaker from an electric vehicle charger. You can see that video…
Inside one of the first electronic games.
It's very hard to describe the significance of this game. It was one of the first truly electronic games that…
Inside a cheap cdi capacitive discharge ignition module – with schematic
Another economically made module from the wiring loom of a Chinese quad ATV or scooter. This module interfaces between the…
Chinese quad/scooter rectifier/regulator teardown with schematic
Aside from the fact that this module was potted in sand with a thin layer of resin on top, the…