Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

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

JCD 8898 Hot Air Gun Soldering Station

Unboxing, review, and testing of my new JCD 8898 hot air soldering station that I received from Banggood.

Sep 25, 2021 — 1 min read

Getting started with Altium Designer

Exploring the basics of Altium Designer and creating a simple PCB.

Sep 18, 2021 — 1 min read

Designing a PCB for the first time

My very first try at designing and ordering a custom PCB for a project

Sep 01, 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

Better power supply for my workbench

After several years, I'm replacing my DIY power supply on the workbench

Apr 23, 2021 — 3 mins 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

How to make your flashlight 10x better in an afternoon

To make my flashlight better I replaced its AA batteries with 18650 cells and I've added a TP4056 board so it can be charged externally and an MT3608 board so it can have a constant output.

Dec 19, 2020 — 6 mins read

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