Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Volume knob replacement on a car stereo

Quick summary on how I repaired a car stereo by replacing the encoder on the volume knob.

Dec 27, 2021 — 2 mins read

Post-mortem analysis/repair of dead LED bulb with capacitive dropper

A different style LED lamp failed on me so I had to open it to learn how it works and how it can be fixed.

Oct 07, 2021 — 2 mins read

Exploring a failed filtration pump timer

Not everything can be easily fixed but examination is still a good learning experience.

Aug 07, 2021 — 1 min read

How a helicopter toy is easily saved from the dumpster

Another example of price reduction that contributes to a global waste production problem.

Mar 27, 2021 — 2 mins read

No parts repair LED light

By understanding how the light works, I was able to fix it without using any replacement parts.

Jan 23, 2021 — 2 mins read

The flaws of the LED bulbs that contribute to waste

An autopsy of two dead LED bulbs.

Jan 18, 2021 — 3 mins read

Apple MacBook MagSafe charger cable repair

Fixing a common failure in MacBook chargers.

Nov 07, 2020 — 2 mins read

Android TV Box power supply repair

An easy fix for a supply that wasn't outputting any power.

Aug 08, 2020 — 5 mins read

Car battery charger repair

When something breaks, I try to fix it!

Jul 25, 2020 — 2 mins read

Exploding hot glue gun

An investigation into how PTC heaters work

Mar 27, 2020 — 4 mins read

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