This is the extra short 3 min version of the JUGEE battery teardown.
The full size 36 minute one will hopefully be ready for viewing tomorrow, so this one might include spoilers. In...
2020-07-23 00:39:37 +0000 UTC View PostI've made two versions of the JUGEE 1.5V rechargeable lithium cell video. One is 3 minutes long (I'm about to upload it) and the other is 36 minutes long, and involves dremeling the lithium cell case.
Even after that it doesn't answer all the questions, because the resin they used was...
2020-07-22 23:53:50 +0000 UTC View Post
It appears that some fast chargers can be updated via their cable, and experimental malware has been written that allows a small device to be plugged into a fast charger and modifies its code so that whatever voltage is negotiated is replaced with the full 20V anyway.
I filmed this video at a ridiculous time (about 6am) when the previous video subject turned out to be very time consuming due to a construction that is trying to be Clive-proof. (I will defeat it!)
2020-07-21 20:02:57 +0000 UTC View Post
The picture is of a tiny circuit board that fits on the end of a lithium cell in a high profile Jugee rechargeable AA cell that puts out a solid 1.5V for most of the discharge and then 1V to signal that its running low and is about to cut off.
This was supposed to be last nights video, but ...
2020-07-21 19:58:26 +0000 UTC View Post
A different type of video with this channel. I know that quite a few of you have beards.
If I do release it on this channel I may just release it at the same time as a technical vid...
2020-07-20 20:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I've had a small batch of these made. If you want one of the PCBs to play with then let me know and I'll send at least 20 out to randomly chosen Patreons.
I'll probably pre-solder t...
2020-07-20 16:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post
This may need revisited with an alternative connection method.
It turns out that sausage rolls are considerably less flexible than hot dogs.
2020-07-20 03:28:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Something's glitching. Youtube doesn't like my compression destroying mega Gallium panel.
Here it is though, and it takes around three hours to build, mainly because you need to solder one lead of each LED first and then reflow it while lining it up with gentle finger pressure. ...
2020-07-18 01:06:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Starting with preformed resistors, time to insert and solder 70 minutes.
Now for the LEDs.
2020-07-17 22:28:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Pretty fast shipping even by standard mail, and no duty - which was nice.
Now I just have to muster the courage to start making one.
2020-07-17 21:09:26 +0000 UTC View PostIf you didn't follow the direct video link to youtube, here it is:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD0JNsQ1zbg
2020-07-16 20:23:43 +0000 UTC View Post
That's the stream set up. It turned out that the reason I couldn't set it up before was due to my inability to differentiate between 12 and 24hr time. So arranging it for 9am this morning was not possible due to YouTube not implementing time travel yet.
2020-07-16 17:42:45 +0000 UTC View Post
A look inside a device that is designed for the neon sign industry.
The unit also has the unofficial function of interfering with some electronic systems.
2020-07-16 17:32:17 +0000 UTC View PostI was thinking about doing a Patreon-only live stream tonight.
What do you guys think of that idea?
I've tried prearranging a stream, but have discovered a blip where once you have arranged one (Saturday's normal stream) it won't let me add an earlier one.
If we do go ahead with...
2020-07-16 17:03:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I've set up the live stream for this Saturday. Probably a nice peaceful one with just me.
The MBC (Manx Beard Club) gate crashed it last week.
2020-07-15 20:13:59 +0000 UTC View Post
This stuff is "minimalist". It's basically 120/240V RGB LED tape in the style of neon.
It uses a simply remote control unit to allow colour mixing and fading by phase angle control.
https://youtu.be/7fsa7WH1ajU...
2020-07-14 20:56:48 +0000 UTC View Post
If you've noticed a slight lull in videos recently it's because I was trying to do my annual tax stuff. It's strange how I can write assembly code for microcontrollers, but when it comes to working out how I spent every single penny over the last year it leaves my head spinning.
But i...
2020-07-13 04:35:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I should really link to these sooner. Grab a drink and snacks for tonight's stream.
Feel free to suggest topics here.
2020-07-11 18:41:20 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm not sure if my brother Ralfy realised what I meant when I said I could repair his old remote by putting it in a new box with a big red button.
To be fair, I didn't say it was going to...
2020-07-07 20:18:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I know this will be a minority interest PCB, but having screwed up with an earlier design - I fixed that design, but then decided to redesign it completely to split the LEDs into two sections, each with their own capacitive dropper.
It's super-symmetrical due to the function, and is nativel...
2020-07-04 04:06:02 +0000 UTC View PostThere's an error on the disco shart PCB that will not affect the 120V use, but will bridge half the LEDs for 230V use. It's not terminal, but a track will need to be cut to get the other half lit in 230V mode.
This is why I shouldn't really put up a PCB file before receiving the proto...
2020-07-03 04:28:11 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm not sure how many people will be out celebrating independence day, but the stream will be in the same place at the same time.
2020-07-02 19:49:20 +0000 UTC View PostA couple of the PCB Gerber files are now available to download from my website at:-
http://www.bigclive.com/freebies.htm
But initially the zipped file for the huge A4 sized version will only be available at t...
2020-07-02 04:52:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I saw this in a local shop and bought it to see if it did actually rotate.
It does. And the circuitry to switch the motor from a standard solar LED circuit is a bit weird.
2020-07-02 04:45:29 +0000 UTC View Post
The future is here, and I'm glad they've not got guns yet, but the beard targeting feature works well.
I thought this was going to be an easy video, with just a few anonymous highly integ...
2020-07-01 19:46:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Not a video yet, but caught on video.....
2020-07-01 01:24:47 +0000 UTC View Post
It seemed a good idea at the time. Scale the LED matrix up to A4 size.
In hindsight that means a 13 by 18 array of LEDs (234) with four solder joints per LED including the resistors, and another two for the power connection.
938 solder joints......
I've ordered five.
I'm not sure which bit of my recent (unreleased) Japanese vaping device teardown and reverse engineering involved showing physical harm or distress.
2020-06-29 19:39:10 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a complex thing - but beautifully made.
I wonder if Sharp are going to get ratty about me inferring that it's an ozone generator in disguise.
2020-06-29 18:18:15 +0000 UTC View Post