Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Diagnosing and Repairing a SANKEI TCR95 Studio Mixer from the 80s

I opened up my mom's vintage boombox to bring it back from the dead. A bad switch contact and a possible short were keeping it from working at its full potential again.

Mar 20, 2026 — 5 mins read

Inside a Plasma Ball: Testing, Replacing, and Learning from Failure

I attempt to repair a USB-powered plasma ball by diagnosing a blown transistor, replacing it, and exploring why the lightning effect stopped working.

Feb 21, 2026 — 6 mins read

How I Fixed a Broken Charging Port by Upgrading the Speakers to USB-C

Learn how I easily fixed two broken speakers by replacing the old USB port with an affordable USB-C breakout connector.

Jan 16, 2026 — 5 mins read

How I Fixed a Dead Panasonic TV for Less Than $15

Follow along this step-by-step investigation, from a confusing no-power issue to finally finding and replacing the faulty backlight LEDs, to fix my Panasonic TV on a tiny budget.

Oct 25, 2025 — 6 mins read

Fault Finding Process in Tape Cutting Machine Repair

Learn how to troubleshoot and fix electronic equipment by following me on how I repair a tape cutting machine that won't power on.

Jan 23, 2025 — 6 mins read

Troubleshooting and Repairing a Non-Functioning RY54 CCTV Camera

Learn how to troubleshoot and temporarily fix a non-functioning RY54 CCTV camera, including power supply checks and a temporary repair using a voltage regulator.

Dec 27, 2024 — 5 mins read

Trying to fix some broken Dewalt battery drills

I tried to repair some Dewalt battery drills without much success as they were gone too far to be worthwhile.

Dec 07, 2024 — 1 min read

Diagnose and fix a hairdryer

A friend of mine brought this hairdryer for me to check and fix.

Oct 11, 2024 — 3 mins read

KRUPS Coffee Machine Repair with No Power Issue

By replacing a few simple components, I was able to bring back to life this KRUPS coffee machine.

Sep 27, 2024 — 1 min read

Camping light modernization with LEDs and Li-Ion battery pack

I revived and modernized this camping light from my parents so we could again use it on our camping trips.

May 28, 2024 — 6 mins read

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