Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

A Step-by-Step Guide to Testing LoRaWAN Gateway Connectivity

I built a simple, portable DIY device to test and verify that a newly installed LoRaWAN gateway was operational and could successfully communicate with end nodes.

Oct 28, 2025 — 9 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

Testing the TOOCAA L2 Laser Cutter with a Custom WLED Wall Sign Project

A hands-on review of the TOOCAA L2 laser cutter featuring a DIY project where I build a WLED controlled RGB wall sign from recycled PC motherboards to test its precision and performance.

Oct 17, 2025 — 8 mins read

Hands-On With Meross Smart Sensors: Presence, Water Leaks, and Sprinkler Control

I set up a presence sensor, a water leak sensor, and a smart sprinkler timer to see how well they perform with Home Assistant and the Meross app.

Sep 26, 2025 — 5 mins read

Turning a Cereal Box into a 3D Printer Filament Dryer

I built a custom, automated filament dryer from a cereal box to effectively remove moisture from 3D printing filament using a controlled heating system.

Sep 19, 2025 — 16 mins read

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