electronics
15:30Scavenging rechargeable lithium cells from the roadside
263K views • 4 years ago
bigclivedotcom
Big Clive shows how to pick up discarded disposable vape devices from the roadside and extract the rechargeable lithium cells inside. He explains why these devices contain the same circuitry as rechargeable ones and how to reuse the cells.
Topic match · Embedded systems & DIY electronics
14:39How to power ANYTHING using USB-C Power Delivery and the ZY12PDN PD Trigger Board
322K views • 6 years ago
Kenneth Finnegan
Kenneth Finnegan shows how USB-C Power Delivery trigger boards like the ZY12PDN negotiate 5V to 20V so you can power projects from a USB-C charger, including the color coding for each voltage.
Topic match · Electronics & circuit design
16:25Converting devices to USB Type-C
8M views • 6 years ago
DIY Perks
DIY Perks shows how to modify devices that use older USB connectors so they charge and connect over USB Type-C. He solders in a USB-C connector board and works through cases such as dongle-dependent gadgets and a mouse receiver.
Topic match · Embedded systems & DIY electronics
8:07Brother Printer Genuine Toner Fix - Use Any Toner
229K views • 6 years ago
Chris Asipyan
A short walkthrough of a hack that tricks a Brother laser printer into accepting third-party toner by working around its genuine-toner check. It notes this may void the warranty.
Topic match · Repair, teardowns & right to repair