Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

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

The Best Way to Make Indicator Lights with LEDs

By adding an LED indicator, I will be able to visually see when the soldering iron is turned on so it will be less likely to forget to turn it off.

Dec 05, 2020 — 8 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

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