Exploring the Technology Connections Set (1 million subscribers special) Technology Connections 2021-01-22 | All I can really say is thanks a million!Technology Connextras (the second channel that stuff goes on sometimes):youtube.com/channel/UClRwC5Vc8HrB6vGx6Ti-lhAThis channel is supported through viewer contribution on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. It's how I can yell at Cascade with aplomb! If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
MP3 CDs: a hybrid format that never existed, yet was surprisingly common Technology Connections 2024-10-16 | It's like, free real estate.links 'n' stuffTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Duracell PowerCheck: A genius idea which didnt last that long Technology Connections 2024-10-08 | Press dots to check.The referenced Tedium article:tedium.co/2021/01/20/on-battery-power-meter-historyother links 'n' stuffTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Thermoelectric cooling: its not great. Technology Connections 2024-09-22 | Not such a cool idea after all.Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Induction cooking - but what about woks? Technology Connections 2024-08-31 | Don't tell Fozzie Bear about this.Links 'n' stuff:That test I mentioned that I did with my car:youtube.com/watch?v=yO5fJ8z66Z8Technology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Door closers: ubiquitous, yet unloved and often maladjusted Technology Connections 2024-08-22 | Shut the front door.Links 'n' stuff:Link to Deviant Ollam's talk:youtube.com/watch?v=CtHpiNBzPskTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Passive infrared motion sensors: a two-bit camera powered by crystals Technology Connections 2024-07-25 | Not that kind of crystal.Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Awnings: a simple cooling tech we apparently forgot about Technology Connections 2024-07-15 | Seriously - where'd they go?Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The Numitron: An obvious idea that wasnt very bright Technology Connections 2024-07-01 | The numbers don't look good, Jim.Links 'n' stuff:Fran Blanche's video on Nimo tubes:youtube.com/watch?v=xmWg7CtN0Ac(there are plenty more videos to discover on her channel, too!)Technology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Your dishwasher is better than you think (tips, tricks, and how they work) Technology Connections 2024-06-11 | Let your dishwasher do the work for you!Links 'n' stuff:The Connextras video on my dishwasher's program change-up:youtube.com/watch?v=0Kp3bjm55xwThe original dishwasher videos:youtu.be/_rBO8neWw04youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimUTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialHave you ever noticed that I've never done a brand deal? That's all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. And thank you!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro00:55 An overview of how dishwashers work02:10 Tip 1: Filters - clean them02:56 More on how dishwashers work04:13 HEAT - it's important!06:43 Tip 2: Run the kitchen tap until you get hot water08:12 DETERGENT - what it does and how the machine uses it11:42 Tip 3: Use and close the detergent dispenser14:27 Tip 4: Try cheap detergent and add a pre-wash dose15:01 Testing a new detergent product17:52 Detergent dosing19:40 RECAP and lightning round20:40 Dishwasher cleaning products21:43 A workaround for a broken detergent dispenser22:52 Other cycles and options23:25 Rinse Aids24:11 Try cheap pods if nothing else25:17 Tips on loading the dishwasher
Tilting, taking turns, and winning free games: the many tricks inside old pinball machines Technology Connections 2024-05-27 | Tilt!Links 'n' stuff:The Pinball Playlist (it'll getcha to parts 1 and 2)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFVAUoqtVxFVIu2oZc2GGyDfThis is the video on Bally Gay Time, a bingo machine from the 1950'syoutube.com/watch?v=rY4JvwWd7CkTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The simple, clever sensor behind automatic windshield wipers Technology Connections 2024-04-29 | When it's wet it wipes.Links 'n' stuff:The video I just did on stovetops:youtu.be/ff04ecF9DfwTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Simmerstats: The genius old tech that controls your stovetop Technology Connections 2024-04-24 | Hehe. Doody cycle.Links 'n' stuff:My video on turn signal flashersyoutu.be/2z5A-COlDPkThe US electrical system and that 120/240V stuffyoutu.be/jMmUoZh3Hq4The Pinball Machine video (part one)youtu.be/ue-1JoJQaEgTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Bright from the Start: GEs CFL with an incandescent trick up its sleeve Technology Connections 2024-04-01 | A pretty bright idea. At least at first.Links 'n' stuff:opensauce.com is where you should go for info on the event. Last year was pretty cool!Technology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Old HVAC industry practices are holding us back and costing us money. But we can fix it. Technology Connections 2024-03-07 | More Pumping More NowLooking for that condensed version? youtube.com/watch?v=_hAuKtoRxJILinks 'n' stuff:How heat pumps actually work:youtu.be/7J52mDjZztoThe video I did on home electrification:youtu.be/CVLLNjSLJTQTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyTechnology Connections on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.socialThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro02:19 This video is about sizing equipment04:03 My home and its oversized system08:49 So many homes have the same problem10:41 Oversizing needs to stop13:31 Price gouging15:56 A note on duct sizing18:12 How a smart thermostat can do all the work for you23:00 LOAD CALCULATIONS29:34 An experiment to validate those calculations40:06 RESULTS42:12 The impact for me43:17 A rant on ductwork design48:57 Why the heck is my furnace so big?50:00 My parents (wrongly!) got told they'd need a giant heat pump55:08 Debrief1:01:11 Bloops
Flash photography used to be pretty wild Technology Connections 2024-02-02 | I see spots.Many thanks to Gav @theslowmoguys for making this video possible!Links 'n Stuff:If you haven't seen that video of the speed of glass, go do that now.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMVge5TYz4My Photography playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFV6yW240e6CbiwCLaZ0Z6PVTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectify(I'm also trying out BlueSky on the same handle, if you've managed to get invited there)This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines Technology Connections 2023-12-29 | ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bompThe last video:youtu.be/ue-1JoJQaEgOther videos of electromechanical marvels:youtu.be/NmGaXEmfTIoyoutu.be/o1qRzKuskK0Technology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectify(I'm also trying out BlueSky on the same handle, if you've managed to get invited there)This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Lets try some more fixes. Technology Connections 2023-11-30 | (sigh) here we go againLinks!If you're interested in checking on Tru-Tone: tru-tone.comThat one where I made those IKEA lamps better:youtube.com/watch?v=ed8QTKtLxKsVideos from years past:youtu.be/cQgcTkXacAcyoutu.be/ebkD6DzZDlAyoutu.be/PBFPJ3_6ZWsOh right, I did one on neon flicker flame lamps, tooyoutu.be/nyYjnV99wfMAnd bubble lights!youtu.be/5un4DdKQZvsTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectify(I'm also trying out BlueSky on the same handle, if you've managed to get invited there)This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Whats the deal with the popcorn button? Technology Connections 2023-11-21 | Try it. You know you want to.Referenced Videos:The Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than Yoursyoutu.be/UiS27feX8o0And the follow-up to that oneyoutube.com/watch?v=tBD1NyabTt4The Clapperyoutu.be/TBPVJtGBf8YTechnology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectify(I'm also trying out BlueSky on the same handle, if you've managed to get invited there)This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The Clapper: Yes, that one. Technology Connections 2023-11-18 | Oh boy!You should give Tedium a look, by the way. Lots of cool stuff there: tedium.coTechnology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading! Technology Connections 2023-11-05 | BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEPTechnology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Old pinball machines are amazingly complex Technology Connections 2023-10-14 | Shoot for the magic trunk!PART 2: youtu.be/E3p_Cv32tEoTechnology Connextras (the second channel where I put stuff sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsImage credits:"bagatelle" by Nikki Tysoe, used under Creative Commonscreativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en"Fortuna game at Media museum" by Olimar, used under Creative Commonscreativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en"Compiègne, France: Château de Compiègne. Les appartements historiques" by Andreas Praefcke, used under Creative Commonscreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en00:00 Intro01:50 Aztec overview05:23 A bit of history08:00 An overview of the playfield10:39 The scoring mechanism19:30 The targets on the playfield and how they work25:59 The flippers28:44 Automation and the number 530:31 The score motor33:47 5,000 point sequence38:00 The AZTEC targets41:32 The center target43:24 The scanning sequence46:36 Conclusion48:46 Bloopers
Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter? Technology Connections 2023-09-26 | The answer may surprise you!Here's that follow-up I talked about at the endyoutube.com/watch?v=pmKL3pgPQhYTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem Technology Connections 2023-08-26 | I had no idea that's what's going on inside.Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Tesla won the plug war - and thats good news! Technology Connections 2023-08-11 | A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!Links 'n' stuffHere's a playlist to all of my EV-related videos. Please ignore the bits where I confidently state Tesla's connector is silly.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFV47UBHArs6fiwVHvstp9jaTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro02:25 What is NACS?08:43 Technical pros (and cons)11:51 A little history13:59 Tesla opens it up, for realsies15:38 Best of all, it will speak CCS19:36 The many reasons we are switching27:01 Why I'm cool with it30:38 800V cars present a wrinkle33:52 My spicy thoughts on the future of charging networks43:22 Plug-and-charge for slow charging46:54 A footnote on V2X technology and the NACS connector
Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated Technology Connections 2023-07-16 | It's a hot topic.Oh, wanna learn about high pressure sodium lamps? Have I got a video for you.youtu.be/U1dMlVwUsrAWhat about that weird fluorescent adapter thingy?youtu.be/JFJO3emhOyYTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
This goofy fridge has a really clever design. Its also kinda terrible. Technology Connections 2023-06-26 | Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.Here's that video I mentioned of Big Clive's:youtube.com/watch?v=oZTfYqgYExYTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro / A Story02:01 The basics of a fridge05:32 Auto-defrost and the complexity of modern refrigerators07:53 The little red fridge is cleverly simple13:29 It's not perfect, though16:53 But... how bad is it?19:42 Test 1: How quickly can it cool things down?24:58 Some unexpected weirdness28:59 Test 2: How uniform are the temperatures inside?32:18 Attempts to make it better with fans39:44 Figuring out the thermostat and its weirdness47:06 Replacing the thermostat with something better50:19 A note on compressors, the oil in them, and upright operation52:47 A repeat of Test 1 and improved results59:58 Why I was bothering with all this1:02:31 Bloops
Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild! Technology Connections 2023-06-09 | The history here is wild!Links 'n' stuff:Oh, here's the mentioned link before I forget:kenrockwell.com/audio/sony/pcm-f1.htmTechmoan's video:youtube.com/watch?v=WVDCxTtn4OQLGR's video:youtube.com/watch?v=TUS0Zv2APjUTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThe TC Subredditreddit.com/r/technologyconnectionsThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights Technology Connections 2023-05-25 | Truly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.Links 'n' stuff:The mentioned turn signal videoyoutu.be/O1lZ9n2bxWAMy other vehicular-lighting related content:On how we used to require all cars to have the same headlightsyoutu.be/c2J91UG6Fn8On why you can't get turn signals to synchronize (except now you can)youtu.be/2z5A-COlDPkTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThe TC Subredditreddit.com/r/technologyconnectionsThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro01:47 Demonstration03:15 Regen braking and one-pedal driving09:17 Somebody forgot about the brake lights12:25 One solution that GM came up with15:12 Adaptive cruise control16:25 US regulations21:15 The Boy who Cried Wolf problem21:50 Europe's previously terrible regulations and their fix25:47 An earnest call to action28:38 Bloops
Sony Betacam: Not the Beta youre thinking of (its way better) Technology Connections 2023-05-09 | This discussion is long-overdue.Links 'n' stuff:Looking for more info on the format war? Check out this playlist (there's other goodies in it, too!)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFUrcyMYAkUPODENwP4gYCmfWhat about the whole television saga?youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFUGEfwEl0uWduXGcRbT7RanTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThe TC Subredditreddit.com/r/technologyconnectionsThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro02:58 A closer look04:50 The Beta / VHS Format War11:33 Picture Quality Comparison15:15 Home Video17:41 What Betacam Is21:52 Why videotape is usually pretty bad25:57 More heads is more better27:20 Three signals with two heads?31:15 The tape moves really fast - this is a problem32:40 Sony's ridiculous solution34:28 Using the machine37:31 Betacam's competition39:42 bloops
Contactors: how we power the big stuff Technology Connections 2023-04-24 | I really hope this clicks for you.Links 'n' stuff:A card popped up for a video exploring the Ford Mustang Mach-E's battery pack contactors. Here's a link to that video - and you should absolutely subscribe to the Weber Auto YouTube Channel if you have any interest in the tech behind hybrid and electric cars!youtu.be/sZHN3fjDtpcOther videos of mine that clicky-things popped up for:Why Switches are Clickyyoutu.be/jrMiqEkSk48All About Thermostatsyoutu.be/ZZC0SP02PqYElectric Vehicle Supply Equipment (car chargers)youtu.be/RMxB7zA-e4YTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThe TC Subredditreddit.com/r/technologyconnectionsThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2) Technology Connections 2023-03-30 | There's some pretty cool stuff out there. Speaking of stuff,Links 'n' stuff:PART ONEyoutu.be/CVLLNjSLJTQOther videos that popped up in the little clicky things here and there:My beginner's guide to electric vehicle chargingyoutu.be/Iyp_X3mwE1wA video on Coleman lanternsyoutu.be/D_qFWoa_HR4My 24-hour Vehicle-to-Load Test Runyoutube.com/watch?v=yO5fJ8z66Z8A comparison I did with my old gas stove and a new radiant electric modelyoutu.be/eUywI8YGy0YTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro00:42 A bit more on load management03:43 Running new wires? Maybe not!04:58 Heat Pump Water Heaters07:50 Drawbacks09:39 Thoughts on tankless water heaters11:34 Other considerations and drawbacks15:40 Heat Pump Clothes Dryers17:41 Drawbacks19:21 Induction stoves - they're a thing!20:28 Stoves with Batteries24:58 Pros and Cons27:22 Power Outages29:02 A cheap and huge "battery" you can get anywhere (propane)29:58 Stuff you can do with propane31:56 My rationale33:37 Electric cars which offload stored power37:05 There are nearly endless options, including your community39:49 Bloops
How do vinyl records hold stereo sound? Technology Connections 2023-03-24 | We answer that question!Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Home Electrification: Theres not a lot to do, and it doesnt have to be hard (Part 1) Technology Connections 2023-03-05 | Energy management is a really powerful idea.Links 'n' stuff (including a follow-up video!)PART TWO:youtu.be/zheQKmAT_a0PART 1.5:There are some things I left out which I regret, so in case you're wondering why we don't all just upgrade to 200A service and/or why we are in the mess in the first place, you can check out this discussion on Connextras:youtu.be/C4cNnVK412UIf you're in the US and are looking for some guidance to incentives that might be out there, Rewiring America has some great resources. Check 'em out below:rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculatorrewiringamerica.org/IRAguideYou can also learn more about the SPAN panel at span.ioHEAT PUMPS!youtu.be/7J52mDjZztoCurious about how your furnace works? Lucky you, I made a video!youtu.be/lBVvnDfW2XoTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections00:00 Intro01:43 Three Quick Notes02:39 Most of your stuff is electric04:27 The four things we need to deal with06:22 Single-family vs. Multi-family homes07:30 The capacity problem09:59 There’s lots of time in a day13:12 Smart circuit breaker panels16:24 How they can spread out 100A18:53 Some future potential20:02 Electrical codes and this new frontier21:11 Building heat (and insulation!)22:05 HEAT PUMPS23:39 Resistive backup heat25:18 A discussion on how much energy we really need28:22 Even a huge demand is manageable, though29:18 A quick note for those with boilers30:53 bloops
A simple water heater is more clever than it seems Technology Connections 2023-02-10 | Pretty clever, ain't it?Links n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch Technology Connections 2023-01-25 | It's about time.Links n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
Movies made sound with a light bulb: Sound-on-film Technology Connections 2022-12-25 | Just like the movies in a theater!Links 'n' stuff:The Engineer Guy did a fantastic explainer on the mechanism of film projectors - much deeper than I went as I was focused mainly on sound. Check it out if you want to learn more!youtu.be/En__V0oEJsUTechnology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The decorative lamp thats built wrong on purpose Technology Connections 2022-12-12 | It's a festive flickery flicker fest!Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasTechnology Connections on Mastodon:mas.to/@TechConnectifyThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
In Defense of the Switched Outlet Technology Connections 2022-11-28 | Seriously. It's a good idea!Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnections
The clever camera code on rolls of film Technology Connections 2022-11-20 | Yep. It's a video!Links 'n' stuff:Technology Connextras (my second channel where stuff goes sometimes)youtube.com/@TechnologyConnextrasThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Steven Montalto, jack darko., Tony Coppoletta, ParzivaLore, Erin Explosion, RatchetOfVaporex, Isaiah Simpson, Isaac Waller, NAK , Benjamin Nelson, Jordyn Szretter, Teddy Dubno, AJV, Sylvan , KrystalCroft , Greg Burnett, Ryan Lewis, Justin Lowery, Daniel Kelso, Zack Kenz, Robert Pomeroy, Shannon Juarez, Alexander Stopher, Blake, Jeff Whitney, MayMedia, Mak Zam, CozyYams, Julia, Within , Anders G. Jørgensen, Congruent Crib, Tyler Bowden, Greg King, s4y, John Deweerd, Scoott, Deborah Joseph, thepieman, Adam Glenn, Jason B. Schechter, Ph.D., Ryan Morrison, Darryl B, Theonorth , David Mulatti, Markus Magnitz, Rasmus Mørch, Dennis Owens, Timotej Kovač, First Lost, Noah chapman, Andy, Josie Sweeney, AlexanderG, COUsaBL, John Standley, Tim Salerno, Benjamin Blom, Dan Kats, andreamsofcake , Jameel Akari, Cyberbirdy , Saumon, C4 Redalert, Chris, Dennis Henderson, Dark, Noah Spencer, Rachel Arjache, Arnav Dandu, CJ, plusmid, Martin Riggs, Florian, Thatco , Loïc Collette (loic2665), superDoubleA, David Whitesell, Tempystral, Joe Eagar, Tim Gartman, Rajeev Suchet Erramilli, David Jenkin, Howard Longden, Harrison Leake, Ken Chalmers, Sam Katzenberg, f00d, SHAGUAR, Doug Kent, Georgi Georgiev, Dean Fehribach, Tara O'Berne, Patrick Noble, Rip Rinehart, Brandon Stansbury, Hunter Harris, Jason Bulgrin, Paul Ogden, OgNimaeb , Flibbles , Brandon Smith, Jean-Marc Bherer, David Thompson, Josh Karpel, E. Seale, Koibu , Ivan Galinskiy, FC, GameGrime, Tom Nute, Jon Schwam, Tim Davis, Brian Batchelder, Huiliang Xia, Andrew Mutch, Otto Yämamøto, Rob , Markus , OlyRay, Abel , Joshua Christensen, Tom Wright, Julime , Gurkenwasser, Zach Vaughan, ThumperDaeTime, Vincent Barrie, Felix Grant, Robin Hanford, Arin Riley, David Starks, KlueBat, Torbjörn Lindgren, David Entremont, Demi Vis, Шаба, Philip Thoman, Jan Rauschütz, Robby Kilian, Ryan Sanders, 川〇三, Peter Schmitt (Aragos), Evan Terry, foxspresso , CloudsPoopRainbowTurds, GOLFisNOTaSPORT, Colleen Dunseath, Josef Hunt, Nathanial, Christian Stubø, David Welch, devvis, Sydney Walsh, Cameron Cordes, Blake Cerenzia, Skyler Lott, Igor Nunes, Jason Hibbs, Barry Tomasini, Jonathan Pullen, jtfletchbot, The_Tiberius, Isaac Andersen, David Lawrence, Juho Kestilä, Evan Mills, melvin2001 , Ellis , Aaron Soto, Maxime Poulin, Joe Johnson, Jason Ash, Chris Aucoin
This TV gadget censors bad words with 1980s tech Technology Connections 2022-11-09 | Think of the children!Links 'n' stuff:That Teletext video I mentioned:youtube.com/watch?v=Aq97tTeGl14The Teletext Archivearchive.teletextarchaeologist.org(lots of cool information there as well)This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Danny Thomas, Elliot Miller, Thomas Ruecker, Chris Smith, Dave Hensley, Blovir Daagh, john g, Moparati, Tim Stone, Lauren Miller Knowles, William Heurtley, Rob Strecker, basixrox, Ben Jaffe, Jake Brownson, Abersade, Lewis Williams, CanyonMID, Erick McNair, Collin Straka, Rajeen Nabid, Philip Lonsing, Kiwi and Pixel the Parakeets, Danny Warren, Audrey , TheJoeFin , Noah Stanley, Sami Lüber, Hollee Klesh, Robert de Forest, Matt Killian, Monish Biswas, Calvin, Jeffrey Hirschman, Javier Matusevich, Totorose, David Huseth, Sauyon Lee, Sprinkled Cupcake, Josh, Tim Hotze, Foster Moore, TyrantLink, Julia Tuttle, Brandon Tate, Mike Wadsten, Sara Urban, Jo, Gene Cash, Logan Hartmann, Patrice Rosse, bluevulpine , DC, Luka, Mike Yount, Nick , Randall Blecher, Brett Williams, gadman, Douglas JM, Martin Hradil, Nick T., Joshua Watkin, Jacob Mark Pilch-Bisson, Mike Mullinax, Fabian Flückiger, Duncan , Wesley Bakker, Jurassic Jacob, Thomas Brereton, Adam Bryzak (BakerStaunch), Djuuu, Jacob, Robert Heard, Todd Forshee, Christopher Kemsley, Nathan C, Sam Brenner, Christopher Jacob, Harper Marchman-Jones, Tino, Lorin Millsap, raz reuel nesher, Joshua G, Vectrobe, Michael George, Adam Smetana, Zatchaholism, Drew, Tom , Antti Märijärvi, Joshua Goddard, Sean Pang-Dykeman, Stefanie Hetjens, Elise Wade, John Paul Raphael, Nathan Brooks, Kevin Cunningham, John Ping, Shalin Mody, Monkee Munk's Monkey Monastary, Thomas Renn, Yves Riguet, Pawel Kozlowski, Chris Haake, Audrey Jordan, Robert S. Plaul, Jeremy Bond Shepherd, Emilie Jezisek, Will Robinson, Eric Stacey, David, Aman Pervaiz, TheWizard, Jim Bach, Lachie , DecoyHedgehog, Kate M, Daniel Sim, Frederick Wightman, Phil Sowers, David Mankin, Friedrich Markgraf, Andrew Beresford, Jamie Champion, Sean Bright, Simon Priisholm, Nick Landis, Spenser Bushey, James Fowler, Ennex The Fox, Patrick Valdez, Joshua Yanchar, Nacho Nachev, John , Wes Oldt, sleepoll, Constantin, Christopher Andrews, Steve , Mr Virite, Lewis Hobden, -Lime, Tingleberry , Nelson LaQuet, Do you like my shoe laces, I stole them from Joe Biden, AlMack, Charles Fairchild, JakJak, c2, Preston Chaderton, Steve Schroeder, Alan Shorty Swanson, William Leonard, Zach Ringelspaugh, Joseph Perry, spaceduck, Nomi Cola, Samuel Cooke, Lee Kinkade, Dave McElroy, Tom S, Roko Lisica, Fer, Philip Snowberger, lazy lawn kid, JR Dalrymple, Fuzimi, Radu Focshaner, louiswins, Jared Harris, Ben Conner, Joshua Woolgar, Joseph Crowe, neuracnu, orbit, Kevin Zolkiewicz, Kevin Gouge, Jake Brabec, Johann Thomsen, Josh, PerturbedPuffin, Erik Victory, Jason Li, J. Eric Hoehn, Edgar Sanchez, Emmanuel Papirakis, Andrew Wright, Elmer Henriksen, Robert Buckley, Ben Wolk, Tytyty , Remy Starshade, JW, Modest Moose, Alex Mole, Victor Boyer, Mitch Harding, Clint Strong, Andy Holt
Old car headlights were all the same — which was a fairly bright idea Technology Connections 2022-10-16 | There will be highs, there will be lows, but they would always be the same. Until 1957 anyway.Links 'n' stuff:The video on turn signal sync (if you're into that sorta thing)youtu.be/2z5A-COlDPkAnd the video on red turn signals and why they're sillyyoutu.be/O1lZ9n2bxWAThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Lami, Christopher Aloisio, Jared Shields, Cory Davis, Nicholas Botoff, L. Z., Ryan Davis, Fisher Evans, Robert Eriksson, Brian Keith, David Jones, Stephen Parker, Rami Klein, Lisa Boban, Burt Humburg, Charles Collins, Kelly Ann Scheffer, Alex Maras, James Stevens, Justin Carvacho, Craig Carl, Chris Waldrip, Eric Fyle, Topher , Dan Mulcrone, Nessa Teal, Ted Skaff, floofpants, Gavriel State, Kyle McGovern, Chris Viola, Daniel Garrett, Hari Shankar S Menon, Marek Přitasil, Rana Chakraborty, Dyllon Gagnier, Enby-Wan Kenobi, Ben Cooper, Jerry Hsu, Henrik, Dr. Mäuschen, Michael Poirier, Matthew West, Ted Kye, Thomas Hopkins, Martin Collins, Dyllan Carignan, Rae Ellen Clegg, Henry Chinery, III, Jenn, Eugene Wolffe, TheHolyDuck , Truxton Spangler, Coathead, Brett Booth, David Bendit, CitizenAlias, Matt Cipperly, Daniel G, Rick Beethe, Michael Bumgarner, Dan Breakiron, Smuckers T, Winged Gunsknecht, Tully, malachamavet, Tyler A. P. Moody, Kyle Tyrrell, Dawn Anthes, CJ, Alan Of Wales, ATC Loki, James Stapleton, Kerrhyphen , Noella Grady, Joshua Newville, Zachary Juang, Martin Donlon, Jude R. Wilson, Bo Holbo Rasmussen, Graham Cattley, Justin Cramer, Rob Eastick, David B. Hill, Dex , Justus Saul, Nikolaj Tjørnild, Carl Sehestedt, Nicholas Ethan Warren, Nathan Hevenstone, Maurice Gunderson, Sean Ashman, Justin Kietur, otherwiselovely, Thomas, Douglas Harley, Etienne Dechamps, NowIOnlyWantATriumph , Christian Ptak, Thomas McDonald, Ben Harrison, Yuriy Borisov, Robert Johncox, Theoneandonly Kyle, Verolef , ZTDaily , CloudHackIX, Jason Braun, Micah Gale, Brett Moore, Daniel, cre8, Mara Sophie Grosch, Michael Lavina, Alistair Harding, Beemer, Parth Mishra, Jessi Jay, Tony Semczuk, Chris White, Avery T Grade, Larry Barker, Amanda Banks, Nick Vanni, Jeff Nevins, Matthew Alexander LaChance, UncleDrax, Dodecalope , Kristian Høy Horsberg, Michel McClure, Charles Fairchild, Tyler Compton, kerry quinn, Troysef, Wasson An, Matthew Oliver, KimRockr,
This 1960s camera is powered by light and completely automatic Technology Connections 2022-09-27 | Amazing what you can do with a few photons here and there.Links 'n' stuffOther videos on Photographyyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFV6yW240e6CbiwCLaZ0Z6PVThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Alessandro Viani, asakai, Kathryn Brenner, Leonard Carter, Stephen, Martin Ziegler, Jeffrey Morse, Bradley Hall, Luke Alonso, Luis, Kevin, Tango McBlasty, Philip Buchan, AngryPanda, Kevin Stock, LadySeifenblase, Michael Eagan, Robert S Mozayeni, Justin Paupore, Joshua Meredith, Gerry Cardinal III, mrklean, Skeleton Honey, Mark Poczatek, Gary Virta, Matthew Carlone, Trevor Griswold, Alex Appleton, Zeniian, alexone305, W. , Colin McVey, Steven Baker, Justin Collier, Anna, Avi Dobkin, Nick Loh, musicon , Aaron LaCluyze, Eric Emroll, Justin K. Phillips, christian schönefeldt, Chloë Jane, Juiposa, Phil Baxter, Elliot Reid, Timothy Joy, Adam Webb, Chris Munz, Steve Bennett, Marcus Griep, Jerrett Peake, Ole Kristian Fjellheim, Ian Rexroad, Clint Harrison, Mark Shaw, John Stewart, cstone , Natalie J, Daniel Kent, Alice Caldwell-Kelly, Background Tree, Joel Wood, Thaddaeus Yale, UnknownPlaying , Lorathas , Hans Brigman, Anatoly Volnov, April White, STOP He who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see (TG-Techie), Chris Marshall, David Wirths, Hugo Dahl, GKAu, Burnhard, IronWolf, Arthur, Alec Bowman, Tim Paschke, Angela Flierman, spatron, Jason Morgan, Tobias Bagger Kaufmanas, Jacob, Adam Stasiniewicz, Luke Skelding, Derek Nylen, Jack Stephens, John Sanchez, Craig Tumblison, Kaleb Haas, Kevin Cole, I Move for a Bad Science Thingy, MustangsbyMatt, Mikely Whiplash, Mark Rathke, Jim Collins, Freekvs , DaSkippy , Ed Saipetch, Mason Erwin, Bryce Williams, DJ TI-99, omg that was my worst patreon name ever and I kept it up for two months, Mark Lehmann, Raymond Keller, Jason Gorringe, Jono Price, benjamin mayer, Daniel Allen, S R, Jamie Lodberg, Grant Wade, Brady OBrien, Saager Mhatre, Curtis Fenner, Rob Nieuwkerk, Myke Hurley, Ian, FAST640kdsl , Robert Mauritson, Jean-Paul Bouliane, MustacheDuctTape , Casey Hutchins, Kazran , Beep Boop
A Complete Beginners Guide to Electric Vehicles Technology Connections 2022-09-09 | That is what this video is. It's a lot simpler than you think!OKAY SO THERE WAS SOME NEWS ABOUT PLUGS.youtu.be/ZJOfyMCEzjQReferenced videos:Electric car chargers aren't chargers at all — EVSE Explainedyoutu.be/RMxB7zA-e4YThe tech which can charge an electric car in 10 minutes (DC Fast Charging)youtu.be/sZOuz_laH9I2nd channel discussionyoutube.com/watch?v=1WuJtcgExa8This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Jacob Francis, ShoddyCast , Casa De Nyquil, Alice V, Kang Seonghoon, Thomas Bohmbach, Jr., Jeff Andrews, Enrique Gutierrez, Magnus Kvevlander, Mr. Kitty, Zefram Marks, Zach Matthews, Andrew Dunham, Darryl Smith, Kirit Sælensminde, Roger, L8 4 Tea, Dustin Schoenbrun, Candice Colby, Kain Mahaney, Dick Jones, Palyk , Barrett Olson, Dan Turner, Maddie Goldberg, Pierce Staab, João Andrade, JP Addison, Marcus, Lancaster, SnorkY2K, Diego Elio Pettenò, Chris, Rick Egli, Mike V, John Malkin, Trltexx , Tobias Wooldridge, Chris Johnston, Thomas Lovell, Karunamon, Daniel Miles-Sackett, Stephen Edmonds, Petr Petras, Alex Hall, Jtwenty7 , Just Roy, Jade Sharpe, Peter Springer, Domas Šiaudvytis, Erik Padgen, James Robertson, JDubs, David H, John Bradley, Sam Martinez, Jason A. Diegmueller, David Shaffer, Scott Earle, Lucas, Paul Hart, Jennifer Skahen, Techdisk, Mark I Sullivan, Yashwin Pamecha, Alan Cooper, Mark Cockrell, Jesse Lang, Jeff Sowell, Nicholas Menghini, Caledron, Edward Aten, Scyler Yang, Michael Parlier, Jorge Luis Borges, Cate Stock, Brett , Dale Green, Lou Paris, Erik Granlund, Kerbal01, Jessamyn De Vos, Dianna Black, Ken Snider, Bish, Sam Carl, Paul Bernard, Matt, Colin O, Tom McMahon, Moon moon, Alexandra Robison, Sembiance , Brandon Lewis, Derek Cowburn, Devil of the Ceilingful Mount, Bennett Staley, David Wedekemper, Jason Banich, Ed O'Brien, Edverything , Noah b, Ian C, Aaron Bruce, Onigiri-Kun , Joshua (InexorableTash) Bell, Raena Jackson Armitage, popular_penguin, Nicholas H (TheNH813), David Greve, Nick Kirk, Adam Steele, Clara Schultz, Kevin DeGraaf, James Ribe, Charles Keisler, Rinnn Tosaka, mikebad, Dr. Clyde H. Hedgcoth Jr.00:00 Intro02:35 Understanding Energy and Electric Vehicles10:36 Power and Charging Speed16:27 Charging Solution to Fit Your Needs19:15 Level 1 Charging (charging from a household outlet)23:51 Level 2 Charging - Installation options28:09 Sizing a New Charging Circuit32:34 How far an overnight charge will take you34:43 Basic charging circuits are powerful37:42 Multi-car families40:24 DC Fast Charging46:49 Factors which affect driving range55:32 Conclusion56:48 Bloopers
Drip Coffee Makers — super simple, super cheap Technology Connections 2022-08-11 | Gather 'round the fire with some delicious cups of hot brown as I tell you the story of American hot brown.The Engineer Guy's video on the coffee maker's Bubble Pumpyoutube.com/watch?v=4j4Q_YBRJEIMy percolator videoyoutu.be/E9avjD9ugXcThe infamous Kettle video (which I have a feeling inspired the even more infamous New York Times article...)youtu.be/_yMMTVVJI4cThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Bob D'Errico, Bill Wert, Brian Lalonde, John Kuras, Alabammy Skwirl, Joshua Shearer, Justin Ward, Marco Eberhard, Benjamin Mitchell, VerySerious, TecknicGamer, ARadioGurl, Jonathan Reilly, Schuyler Thompson, Nick Evans, Vojtech Trefny, Ben Maron, Nick Dawson, Morerandom, Kendric Evans, Dean Gallea, Christian Löwel, Sathale, Scott Stokes, Eric Shalosky, Krzysztof Parzyszek, Connor Nicholson, רועי סיני, Dan ''Spiffy'' Neuman, Justin Voss, Richard Ertel, Eric Bridgeford, Andrew Swab, Tibor Kovács, Lori Reeder, Colm Byrne, Hector Martin, Xyon of Calhoun, William Hilton, Matt Barber, Brian Zimmerman, Clinton Peterson, Kenneth Garrett, Phil Roberts, Rob C, Hannah Ward, Tiziano Santoro, Aubron Wood, Tyler Nichols, Eric Wood, Christian Pionke, Zach, Andreas G, Trevers Astheimer, Tommy D, Russell Peto, Bruce Petty, Myles Johnson, Eric Barch, Carlo B, Tim Turner, Scott Reynolds, augs, Random Jones, thoughtdreams, Hexapuma, Ryan McQuillen, Jordan Byron, Christy Ramsey, Nick Wharff, Harrison Diamond, Pat Stahl, Natalie Cummins, PAC, Eelke, Jason White, Anthony Gargiulo, Tommy Hetrick, Zach Hartman, Paul Stoetzer, Austin Crawford, Microwaive, Andrew Conner, Keith Burzinski, Owen Lane, Anton Markov, KH, Peter Hing, Kyle Cuzzort, Ross Vegas, Donovan Smith, Robert Bouchoux, Wes Brown, Matt Wright, John Kelley, Nathan M, Christopher Meszaros, Ryan, Michael Latham, Scott Kemp, Luke Hess, Dipak Patel, Pablo Fernández, Evan Minsk, Matt Tatum, nsqueen119, Devin Swenson, Eric Christensen, Torstein , Gareth Molyneux, Alan Nash, Ricky Munroe, Kenneth M Lorthioir Jr., Michael Goulding, Doug Johnson Productions, Camron H., Abdiel Salazar, Joe Mitchell, Wayno Guerrini, Olav , Dennis Schubert, Richard Clayton, dee, Roy Hines, Olle Kelderman, Michel van den Brink, Leah & Tyler Moser, Thomas Winget, Joshua Doades, Anthony Brownmoore, Duncan Brown, Kelsair, Robert Thurston, Christopher Osborn, Haruka Takahashi, Chris Lomond, chylex , John Lee, Ryan Everett, Archjelly, Lixun Chen, KodiTheFox, Michael Haugaard, Eric Hoch, Bob Cross, Salanth , Michael Gregg, Ryan Helinski, Joshua T Corbin, Robert Sanges, Robert L. O'Hagan, Zachary Wander, Stefan, Jason and Gena, Michael Kobb, Ryan Tranchilla, Narien, Adrian's Digital Basement, John Weeks, lego_met, Adam Ruth, Tom Seago00:00 Intro01:05 Kettles are Confusing02:20 Why kettles don't make our coffee04:51 Introducing Mr. Coffee08:12 Exploring a vintage Mr. Coffee machine10:57 Brewing Temperature and Control16:19 Modern design and theory of operation21:25 Speed comparison and taste test23:20 Coffee Saver feature test26:37 The cost-saving hot plate28:59 These things are stinkin' cheap30:21 Coffee Pragmatism31:21 Some advice for cheap drip brewers32:08 More Pragmatism and the Flavor to Effort Ratio33:23 The drip brewer's reliability weakness34:27 Conclusion35:22 Bloopers
The correcting feature of typewriters is not what I thought Technology Connections 2022-08-02 | I was really taken aback when I learned how this works.Links 'n' stuffThe Engineer Guy's video explaining the Selectric mechnism(It also has way better high-speed footage!)youtube.com/watch?v=bRCNenhcvpwThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Philipp Saß, Kenneth Perronne, Mark Lewin, Victor , Jared Fry, Nathan Bergey, Steve Davis, Keiran Hillcoat, David Lefton, Chris O'Dea, Tyler, Jason and Katie Corradino, Alex Gartrell, Spencer R, William O'Driscoll, Sam Ellis, Christian Bikle, Christian Czekay, Andrew Backer, Jonathan Tunnell, Forrest P, FrenchSword , Mike, David Green, Marie and Peter, Kevin Rogers, Ian Greig, Jaye Martindell, UbiquitousChris, Luke Hogan, Brian Alvarez, Kevin Marty, Bram , Paul Adamski, Anders Madsen, Josh Jones, Chrono , Pietro Gagliardi, Kornel , Becca Roughton, Romans Bajevs, Fernando Martinez, David Carpenter, Density, Joseph Shivak, Ben Douglass, Brentton Paulus, Nicholas Bellamy, Noah Kantrowitz, Lauren Nodonly, Paul Schermerhorn, Colleen Dunseath, Tashlin Familiy, Lellius Rose, andritolion, Adi , Christopher Berger, Nathaniel Kren, Simon J, Chris Dion, RICHARD CROWLEY, EmpiricalFox, Alex, Thomas Schenck, Clark Marx, Sierrajulietalpha, Rambling Nerd, James Cooper, , Joe Athman, Stewart Smith, Timothy Conard, Ron A Goldberg, Jon S., Mike Dean, Kyle Van Essen, Trevin Beattie, Joris Lankhorst, Dennis Hulsman, Ryan Gordon, Buddy DarDar, Steve Washington, Stainless, John F. Woods, Lianne Schroeder, Stuart Young, Sugarschild, Emerick Touilloux, Kate Bates, William Carpenter, Seren Ward, Tyler Dare, Steve Stuart, Axel Kingsley, Nuck, RangerMankin, Yuriy Taraday, Michael Kelly, Aaron Nichols, Paul Z, Anthony Castelli, Tony Drake, Zachariah Elliott, Jacob Jernigan, Isaac Oxendale, kyle, Ryan the Human, Sean King, Martin Wilson, Rad , Syswrek, Brian Roediger, Andrew Newton, Kas, S. C., Randall, Ian Washish, Neil Sly, Connor Crowley, the-alchemist , Neil Enns, Lettow , Brian Place, monoirre , Roland Roberts, Kurt Yun-Doyle, Jaap van Muijden, Anatoly Tishaninov, Dan Coster, Tyler Young, naota3k , James Hartnett, Laketri, Logan Koch, Patrick Neary, Andrew Larson, Trevor Powell, Zachary Boe, Dan Stark, Danny Griffin, Cale Sugg, Philip , Tristen Locklin, Spirit Bear, GigaDan , Simon , Rick Walker, Amir Omidi, Robert Gilbert, Christopher McKeen, Sophie Wagner, Marc Chametzky, Matt Nunes-Spraggs, Blythy, Cameron Duncan, Madellyn S, Javier Marinkovic, Dahip95, Five-Toed Sloth Bear, Kevin Copeland, ZeosPantera, Joseph Schmigel, Harald Dehner, LegoZEV
There are two types of smoke alarm. One of em aint so good. Technology Connections 2022-07-08 | Which one is better? Now that's a burning question.Also, don't start tearing apart smoke alarms and playing with the americium. It's mostly harmless when outside your body but if it gets in there can be trouble.Links 'n' stuff:The 60 minutes programme;youtube.com/watch?v=LT6pFzyAov8This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Hargrimm , jay, Syber-Space, Todd Johnson, Nuki Chau, Chris & Anne Nash, Jordi Pakey-Rodriguez, Jim Moores, Ryan Wallmow, Roger Melo, AuroranFilms, RegalRegex, Michael Lehenbauer, James Manes, Mihaly Barasz, Potatoots, Mark Johansson, Lee Dedmon, Berwin Xie, Grey Hodge, Jim Kropa, Tony B, David Collins, Alex Carbone, Ben Golus, Tim Doering, Jonathan Grayum, Kodi , Colin Chan, Mark Komarinski, Jeff Groves, Ryan McLaughlin, J.P. Stewart, NADAV GERBER, Zac Schmitt, Bryce Swearingen, Nathan Fenner, Rittycat , Huub Heijnen, Joseph Dion, Jim Sells, Dustin Gilyard, KoolJBlack, nils m, Damione Moore, Jeremy Weeks, Carolyn Gerakines, Cameron Ross, samukaisan, Kyle Boreing, Ben Waxler, Jason Fortezzo, Andreas Neidlinger, Jason Stonehouse, Andy Warren, Rowan Parker, Steven Dubnoff, Keaton Mowery, Brett and Eric, Alexander Koch, Alipasha Sadri, Jimmy2Guys , Dash Buck, Christopher Schreiber, R. Anthony Lorensen, glw, Adam Zaner, Bob , Emil , Dad , Holden Higgins, Zach Orum, HJ, michael waddle, Tayler Heaney, Ryan, Nate Tangsurat, Jim Cavoli, Scott Waldron, Lars Naurath, Mike SoRelle, BabyET, Nick Blair, Richard Stephens, Ken Kasal, Bryce Chidester, Philip Buonadonna, BoneDepot, Barbara Ganschow, Amanda , Andy , Inkydink , Colin Mutter, Ray Everett, Connor Taffe, Nope, Todd Hawk, Rich Delgado, Brian Hamilton, Caius Worthen, Justin Byers, Falldog , Scott 'Funnyjk', David Guerrero, John Feldman, Ted Ledbetter, Tobias Putz, Caytlin Vilbrandt, Alex Rich, Geo (Overand), Nikhill Rao, Robert Fletcher, William PS, Douglas Geusz, Alexane Desbiens, Nick Kourpias, stateless.eth, Benhart, Sammy Newton, Lew Zealand, Shaitageth, Mason DeBord, Jarocks, Benjamin Richards, Chris Brosz, Stewart , Kyle Burton, Jonas, Woofy, Russell Grant, Dan Simon, cparks1000000 , Kyle, false, David Glover-Aoki, iPaq, Peter Murray, probnot, Mike West
Is Philips discontinuing their coolest warmest product? Technology Connections 2022-06-22 | Gonna take on a light subject today.Links n' stuffThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Patrick, Andrew Hoddinott, Benjamin Rister, Oswyn Brent, A tall shade of the color red, Colin Gagich, Mike McCaffrey, Mike Olpin, Victor Engmark, Michael Steinmetz, Andrew Krew, Devedander, Bryan Countryman, David McGrath, Richie Gaiser, Benjamin Albert, Truls, Cuervo , Mauve, Martin, Eric Graves, Philip Cheek, Alexander Schlickenmaier, Jesse Weaver, Thomas Kula, Ed McCloskey, Harold Godwinson, Jordan DeLong, Keith Hemenway, Aaron Greenberg, Matt Brown, Oliver White, Andrew Eslick, Joel V, John Harris, Mike and Zack, DCBuffalo, Emilio Mendoza, Patricia , Cody, Cuddlefisch , nate grover, Martin Smith, bagel mode, DankPods, Ian McDougall, Derek Watson, Marten van Wezel, Dan Barrett, Kristofer Luck, Arazil, Corey W. Anderson, Nathaniel Caza, Andrew Chappell, Sammie Mammel, Serge Wroclawski, Matthew Hackbarth, Joel Neatrour, John Zelinka, Jimmy Albin, Jordan Thoms, Andre Alforque, Kevin , Paul HW, Anthanasius, Steven gindler, Matt Keaveney, Keegan Carter, TJ , Zengwish, Bennett Colesberry, Ivan Avdeev, Ron Thomas, John Haager, Joshua Nahum, Chris, Sobol, cyberstorm, Keith Chang, Brad Feehan, Mitch Brunner, Eric Rakestraw, Brett Caven, h2g2guy , Charlie Davidson, Matthew Abbitt, Thomas & Robert Rhode, Steve McClellan, nitind, Dennis Morhardt, Scott Albertine, Jelle De Loecker, Michal Miškerník, Ry Biesemeyer, NobTinker , Devin Edwards, Randy Messinger, Seth Persigehl, Piro606, Hans Guthrie, Nathan Friedly, Matthew David Chapin, Bill King, Roadrunner 531, Gareth Brown, Butter Penguin, John Whitaker, João Pedro Francese, Mike Richards, ZGryphon , Andreas Trottmann, Lee Sweet, Justin Zakrzeski, Jared Julien, Max Maguire, Gunnsteinn Þórisson, RandallA, John Heavisides, Rob Newman, Mark Muir, Andrew Moriarty, Steve Murray, J.C. Lundberg, Jacob Tuley, Matthew Barnes, Hugh Jasole, Brian Thomas Garcia-Luense, Joel Eblin, Ted Kaplan, Sarah Marchesi, Jim Thoenen, Russell Pitcher, David Cichowski, ioangogo
Why dont Americans use electric kettles? Technology Connections 2022-06-01 | It's not really a mystery.links 'n stuffMy video on 240V power in the US;youtu.be/jMmUoZh3Hq4This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!StellarDrift, John Goldhamer, Bob Holt, John-Paul Holt, Andrew Rogers, Evan Doyle, wholegroanoats , Endless Mike, Torte Hanrahan, Jamie Mastro, Shivan , Ethan Pierce, NQR , Jeff Powell, Anthon Hintzen, CJ Mariani, Timm B, Nhan L, Alex Ferriroli, Juha Kuikka, Matthew Lowe, An Ho, Sean Callinan, Aquinon, Mitch Buchan, Sarah Collie, Michael Grados, Daniel Nefzger, Matias Mariani, yetanothername , Synoiz , Chip, Ulises Vargas, Jennifer Rae Fuchek, Adrian Bridgett, Chad Gertz, Zhongchao Qian, Sean Murphy, Robey Pointer, Hayden Taylor, Omnizen, Zach Bean, mstar27, Peter Bergström, Peter Amling, Sam Becraft, Chris Benejam, Veronica Explains, Vincent Sandstoe, Robert Mikhayelyan, Corey Ogburn, Harlan , Mike Stunes, Cory King, Matt Braun, Eugene Arutchev, Steven Fazzio, Michael Cafarelli, Gabriel, Olof , Doug Wallace, Brad Quinn, Jim Puls, Zachary W Collins, Lillian Fleming, Kevin McClaning, ventusignis, Michael, Skoddie , bd_, The Media Ward, Ryan Doucet, Billy, Sean Crocker, Phillip M, Robert Cole, iain , Ross Carter, Robert Fares, Neptunium Fluoride, Fangzahn Aviation Studios, Aaron Binns, Matthew Yu, Johannes Wüller, Rustmane Skytrekker, Matthew Hilder, leastbad, Joe Pannullo, Alex Conner, Colin Williams, Jim Gilsinan, Kohana Coyote, Ed Torres, Jon-Håkon Røli, Matt Wright, Bane Williams, vinny rapisarda, Manuel Garcia, Matthew Lucas, Doomerdinger , Jonas Strassel, I'm Gonna Pay For This, Robert Valdimarsson, Alex Canna, Blythe Rathi, Brian Beck, Billiam, David Nelson, Eli Youngs, Alex H., Dan Cortes, Vy-let Cybra, Joseph Fickus, Raymond Ernesto Colón, Mike Berman, Cysioland, Carmichael Keane See, Steven V, Brian & Laura, Arkayanon, Jeremy Whaling, Tony White, Nathan Walters, Massimo Fierro, Grant Blayney, Jake Sanders, Ville T, William McKinnerney, Elizabeth, Rafael De Los Santos, Paul Sutton, Timothy Dunn, Duncan Sanford, Jack Alderson, Eric Kalenak, Lukas Svec, Mike Nichols, Roman~1, Ari Kestenbaum, Sean Harding, Bryan Helmig, Felix Wong, 0x0013, Jonathan Cotton, Isaac Evavold, TJ Kilen, William Willing, Vincent McBeigh, Ramon Perez, Xtr3m3 , Steve Fallon, Punkey , Sascha Strauß, Scott Kuker, Shane Chambers, Donald Garwood, Fantastic Mr Socks, Casey Keeney, James FitzGibbon, MegaZone , Aaron Carson, Erik T, Gregg Medley, Zackary Wojtan, Cody Bittle
The tech which can charge an electric car in 10 minutes Technology Connections 2022-05-13 | It's here, it's fast, and when batteries catch up to it, road trips will be a piece of cake!links 'n stuff:Aging Wheels' Road Trip Video (Featuring ME!)youtube.com/watch?v=1Vm_ASm2zfsThe EV Charging Glossary (which is more of a beginner's guide now)youtu.be/Iyp_X3mwE1wThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Ted Kern, Ellen Murray, CyberFox64, Tony Cook, Buckaroo Bunny Slippers, Ben Cook-Feltz, Sam Lentz, Lane Robert, MPc , Daniel Prows, thesgtbossman, Vincent Larson, Bryan Boettcher, Vladimir Solomatin, Ian Baltutis, MetricConversion , Joe Kudrna, Charlie Hart, Andrew Johnson, Robin Capper, Turaiel Rylis, Niklas Lehmacher, Ryan Newson, Steve Russell, Eric Anderson, John R, Jonathan Benjamin, Aging Wheels, Cameron Hawkins, mykie Gunderson, Daniel Westermann-Clark, Alex Rokholm (PapaQ), Ouros , Eric Cardwell, C222 , Ken Klavonic, Andrew Ewen, Stelly , TKB , Tímo , Derek Ledbetter, Tom Powell (zifnab06), geekiskhan , nikolaevarius , Nebelwerfer Granitara, Benjamin Rippel, Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries, Cole Kurkowski, Chris Gerlinsky, Jonathan Lima, Tony Perkins, John Comtois, Kyle Halgerson, Phnod, Seth Junot, Jonathan Paz, Ruben Schade, SJ , Cory Durham, Rooster Ascot, Glen Parker, Edward Drozd, Sam Barber, Austin Whaley, Rohan Patil, Ryan Bateman, Ola Elias Lorås, Rob Coleman, Liam , Andira Muttakim, NextMan , Denis Phillips, Jon Adams, Eric Noriega, mak., Marcus Congdon, LoRNix, Bernardo Lopes, Damnable Nook, Kevin Ingersoll, C. A. Patrick Voigt, Andrew Hangsleben, Mike Jacob, Roddy Reavis, coudy , Alex Abebe, Charles Gillanders, sheepish.alpaca , Juhani Saarinen, Ashley Hakker, Salvatore Nuzzo, Jake Austin, Thibault Martin-Lagardette, ei, Rob Lion, Ohad Lutzky, Michael Young, Mirror, Rebecca Valentine, Justin Howell, Cmdr MadMax, Chris Miller, David Cawthon, Brian Taylor, Arnas , Jacob Kubacki, Bob Meyers, Michael V, Ross George, Kael, Micah Catlin, AZbytes , Sebastian S, NDM
The Autochrome; Color photos? Just add potatoes. Technology Connections 2022-04-26 | For photos made with potatoes, these are remarkably good.HUGE thanks to Jon Hilty without whom this video would *definitely* not have been possible. Check out his Instagram and website!instagram.com/amphetadreamerjonhilty.comOther links 'n stuff:The Photography playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0jwu7G_DFV6yW240e6CbiwCLaZ0Z6PVThis channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration!patreon.com/technologyconnectionsOh, and look at these wonderful patrons!Kevin Hamilton, Chase Tarson, Marshall Kurtz, Matt Goldman, Hurf Durr, shaun morris, John , Miguel Gonzalez, Johnathan Reale, Charles Corbin, Brett Walton, Martin Schröder, John Van Atta, lakewalk3r , Hayden McAfee, Dan Maku, Mark Injerd, M Akbar, Jacob Harrington, Benjamin Deming, Thorbjörn Meyer, Eben Lowe, M1GEO , Michael Kaegler, Chrno , Colin Macdonald, Shlomi Borovitz, Krispin, Jan Borcherding, Matthew Castellana, ., Sean Anderson, Jason Downs, Dillan Weems, Andrew Bogard, Craig Albert, Brandon Ryan, Travis Geiselbrecht, Pedro Brito, Ryan Milke, Marko , splateagle , Dale Crossley, Timothy Miller, Jim Renney, Steve Lafferty, Noah Dobson, John Plasket, Avery Alexander, Don Eitner, Matt , Nova, Matt Lawrence, Matthew Krajnak, Brian Moore, Mark Majewicz, Matt Beard, Sebastian Mellor, Hildabun, Steets, Matt, Joel Jauregui, James Alexander, Calvin Walton, Jesse Crawford, Justin Tokke, Ryan Morash, Matt Towers, digit777 , Eidorian , Jeremy Price, Nishith Thakkar, Samuel Colburn, Evan Langlais, Huugnuut, R Fisher, Marco Menendez, Rob Tapp, Andrew Bedia, Kenneth Dahle, datajerk , Dukey , James Hamilton, Justin Baros, Denzil Wilson, Thomas Daede, Travis Estell, Sean Levorse, JanxAngel, Julian Kaagman, Antoine G, Tobi , Splendid Gecko, Anicast, Steven Salerno, Kevin Tangney, Nick B, Andrew Sebastian, Daniel A.A. Pelsmaeker, Walter Huf, Nick Daniels, Michael Dragone, Mark Provan, Kevin Ragsdale, Karsten Müller-Bier, Andrew Collings, Wolfin, EndoliteMatrix , Ragnar Jensen, Neale Genereux, Alexander Swaim, Aaron Hile, Kevin Chevalier, Declan M Martin, Kyoto Fox, Andrew Crawley, OG-Biebs , Nathaniel Thompson, Paul Giroux, Daniel Ziegler, Chris Hodapp, Eoin O'Brien, Kyle Brown, Greg Morin, Scott Hutcheson
