In this video we will be having a closer look at 6 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
In this video we will be having a closer look at 6 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
In this video we will be having a closer look at 7 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
#tech #electronics #pc #foryou #pcbuildingPushing a legal Mini Solar System to its LIMIT!GreatScott!2023-09-03 | Check out Victron Energy here: victronenergy.com
In this video we will not only have a closer look at mini solar system that everyone can easily use; but we will also push it to its limit ;-) By that I mean I will show you how to create an energy storage system or ESS for short. With it you can use the excess solar power to charge a big battery pack and then use the energy in the batteries to later power your home. This way none of your solar power escapes to the power grid. Let's get started!
Thanks to Victron Energy for sponsoring this video
0:00 The Problem with Mini Solar Systems 1:35 Intro 2:13 Installing my Solar System on the roof 4:15 Wiring for the Solar System 6:14 Big Fail! (Solar Panels) 6:54 Energy Storage System (ESS) Explained 7:59 Installing the ESS 9:57 Testing the ESS 11:22 VerdictMagnetic Levitation: Does it Work?GreatScott!2023-08-27 | Full video: youtu.be/BgIjlvlwwzY
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In this video I will show you my new lab/workshop. Finally the house project was finished and it was time to move; but how to set up the new lab? Well, during the last 6 months I prepared it and now turned it into my ideal work space. I want to share with you how exactly I did it so that you might get inspired to improve your own lab/workshop ;-) Let's get started!
0:00 A New Lab/Workshop? 0:59 Intro 1:48 Lighting 3:43 Workbenches 5:13 Storage (3D Printed Wall Cabinets) 8:18 Storage (Big Shelves) 9:34 More Storage Solutions 10:50 Additional Tips 11:23 VerdictBuild the Best Sounding Audio Amp!GreatScott!2023-08-13 | Full video: youtu.be/7Pv-j_R3YP4
In this video we will be having a closer look at super fast charging that your phone can do. In this mode your phones battery gets charged up with 5A of current that makes it possible to fully charge it up in one hour. Normally your phone charges with 1A and that got me thinking how much your battery suffers during such super fast charging. So I spent way too much time making a testing circuit and then super fast charging batteries 100 times to find out whether there really is a difference noticeable ;-) Let's get started!
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0:00 Fast Charging is BAD? 1:16 Intro 1:40 My Testing System! 3:04 Discharge Circuit 4:27 Charge Circuit (5A 4.35V?) 6:05 Designing the PCB 7:33 Testing the First PCB 8:42 Full Experiment (5 Batteries/100 cycles) 10:38 ResultsAlways have This when Soldering!GreatScott!2023-07-30 | Full video: youtu.be/Nb78wF1Tkwc
#soldering #desoldering #caution #diy #electronics #fyp #reels #soundFinally a Capacitor that can REPLACE a Battery?!GreatScott!2023-07-23 | Free 6-8 Layer PCBs via Coupon (50*50mm): jlcpcb.com/AAA Get more Coupons: jlcpcb.com/coupon-center
Website which were shown during the video: https://www.asitaly.it/index.html
In this video we will be having a closer look at a Graphene Super Capacitor I found on Ebay. According to its specs it should be able to replace lithium batteries which would be a huge step for energy storage solutions! So the question is whether the Graphene Super Capacitor is real. So in this video we will be doing some tests to find that out and learn about Graphene ;-) Let's get started!
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0:00 Graphene Super Capacitor? 1:38 Intro 2:19 What is Graphene? 3:12 How does a Super Capacitor work? 5:06 Lithium Battery VS Super Capacitor 6:28 Closer Look at Graphene SuperCap 7:30 Is it Real? Discharge Curve 9:24 Is it Real? Hammering a Nail through it ;-) 10:10 VerdictOvercharging LiPos: Is it Dangerous?GreatScott!2023-07-16 | Full video: youtu.be/osfgkFyq7lA
#electronics #safety #LiPocharging #batteryexplosion #battery #overchargingMy Last Chance to OVERPOWER my Vacuum! (Homemade Turbine V2)GreatScott!2023-07-09 | Check out the RF Webinar here: https://shorturl.at/wDJRT
In this video I will try to OVERPOWER my Vacuum Cleaner one last time with the help of one of my viewers. He designed better impeller models and in combination with a new BLDC motor and driver, we want to find out whether we can beat the original design. So come along as I test static pressure, air flow and run into lots of problems during this last attempt. Let's get started!
Thanks to Rohde & Schwarz for sponsoring this video.
0:00 DIY Vacuum Impeller got Destroyed! 1:12 Intro 1:57 Measuring Static Pressure of DC Motor 3:22 Old DIY Impeller Design Static Pressure 5:35 NEW DIY Impeller Designs 8:04 Practical Vacuuming Test + PROBLEMS 10:03 VerdictCocktails Made Easy with this DIY!GreatScott!2023-07-02 | Full video: youtu.be/Z7GkGeZrb2Y
In this episode of DIY or Buy I will be having a closer look at a commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner and then also build my own DIY version. While doing so I will find out how they work, what they can clean, whether they are suitable for PCB cleaning and ultimately decide whether you should DIY one or Buy one ;-) Let's get started!
0:00 I HATE Cleaning! 1:44 Intro 2:37 First Look at Buy version 3:13 How does it Work? 4:37 Aluminum Foil Test 5:14 Basic Cleaning Tests 6:11 PCB Cleaning Tests 8:01 Buy Verdict 8:37 Building a DIY version 10:52 Testing the DIY version 11:29 VerdictFM Radio Hack (Dirt Cheap)GreatScott!2023-06-18 | Full video: youtu.be/h_F3J4vyzNk
In this video we will be having a closer look at 6 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
In this video I will try to overpower my old vacuum cleaner. The problem is that its internal battery pack gave up and the suction power of the motor also somehow decreased. So in this video I will try to 3D print my own turbine/impeller and combine that with a BLDC motor in order to renew my old vacuum cleaner so that I do not have to throw it in the garbage. Let's get started!
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0:00 The Problem of my Old Vacuum Cleaner 1:22 Intro 1:57 Suction Power of my Old Vacuum 2:33 Choosing a Motor/ESC 4:48 First Turbine Prototype 6:15 Second Turbine Prototype 7:24 BIG PROBLEMS! 9:31 Successful Test! 9:52 Final Assembly & TestingThis is how a Coilgun works!GreatScott!2023-05-22 | Full video: youtu.be/PMU9TQUDhow
You can get the mentioned products and capacitors here: (affiliate links) Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmzJv9f 5V UPS: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcQteFr Mini Boost Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCwYdwh Capacitors: https://www.mouser.de/ProductDetail/Samsung-Electro-Mechanics/CL32A226KPJNNNE?qs=sGAEpiMZZMukHu%252BjC5l7YYSaqHT4BB0iHXlLVxBE%2FL8%3D https://www.mouser.de/ProductDetail/Samsung-Electro-Mechanics/CL31B105KAHNFNE?qs=h6Piwd%2FnvzliA%252BKuhKdPjw%3D%3D
0:00 The Problem of my AliExpress Products 1:16 Intro 2:04 Why is Noise/Ripple Bad? 3:39 How to Measure Noise Correctly 4:32 5V UPS Noise Problem 5:46 Solution 1: Post Regulation 7:51 Solution 2: Component Improvement 8:39 Capacitor Replacement 9:55 Other Component Problems 10:49 Mini Boost Converter FixBefore Trashing your Old Laptop… Watch this!GreatScott!2023-05-07 | Full video: youtu.be/6SOXMDb4cjI
#DIY #PC #Transformation #LCD #computerUsing the 4G Network to Save my Friends Treasures!GreatScott!2023-04-30 | Check out Nordic Semiconductor: nordicsemi.com Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott!
In this project we will be using the 4G LTE Network and a Radar Human Presence sensor to create a new and modern alarm system. Due to the 4G Network and LTE-M you can send alarm notifications super fast to your phone, while it costs you pretty much nothing. Combine that with a precise radar and loud siren and you got yourself an awesome alarm system that will protect your treasures ;-) Let's get started!
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0:00 The Problem with Thieves! 1:17 Intro 1:54 Game Plan! 2:31 Siren 3:15 Radar Human Presence Sensor 5:53 LTE 4G Board 8:58 Using the Radar with the 4G Board 9:50 Final Prototype & Testing 11:19 VerdictUnbelievable Way to Waterproof Electronics!GreatScott!2023-04-27 | Full video: youtu.be/h8ycmroFQSs
#electronics #tech #greatscott #circuits #foryouExposing the FAKEST Project....and making it REAL?!GreatScott!2023-04-23 | $2 for 5 Rigid PCBs. $25 for 5 Flex PCBs: jlcpcb.com/AAA How to get $7 coupon at JLCPCB 3D models site : 3d.jlcpcb.com Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott!
In this video we will be having a look at one of the worst fake electronics project videos I have ever seen. Now the original video itself is "well" faked, but the project itself comes with so many mistakes and things that do not make any sense, it is kind of embarrassing. So sit back and let me show you why this laser diode display project will never work and whether we can make it real ;-) Let's get started!
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0:00 This Project is FAKE! 1:38 Intro 2:24 Building the Original Project 5:31 Testing the Original Project 6:16 Finding more Mistakes! 8:27 Making my own Real Version 10:30 VerdictThe Truth About Water & Electronics!GreatScott!2023-04-20 | Full video: youtu.be/pGLUsQozT94
In this video we will be having a closer look at 8 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
Thanks to Rohde & Schwarz for sponsoring this video.
0:00 Intro 1:37 COB LED Strip 4:17 Heat Shrink Wire Connectors 6:08 5V Fan (Fume Extractor) 7:05 Wire Strippers 8:49 5V/12V UPS 10:43 Lab Bench Power Supply 12:42 VerdictFree Energy with Magnet PC Fan is BS!GreatScott!2023-04-08 | Full Video: youtu.be/g4tO0kBOzqk
In this episode of Electronics Basics, we will be having a closer look at Power Factor Correction Circuits aka PFCs. It sounds like a boring topic but it is super important for the electrical future of our power grid. Along the way we will find out about current waveforms, phase shifts, current harmonics and what passive and active PFCs are and can do. Let's get started!
Thanks to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring this video.
0:00 The Big Problem of our Devices! 1:47 Intro 2:29 What kind of Power is Bad? 4:00 Passive PFC Usage! 5:35 Why Active PFC? 7:39 Testing of Active PFC! 9:18 How does Active PFC work? 10:45 VerdictI Upgraded my CPU into a Hand Warmer!GreatScott!2023-03-23 | Full Video: youtu.be/Bw2p-Dmn48U
#winter #electronics #diy #tech #AMDHacking my Robot Vacuum to add ONE MISSING Feature!GreatScott!2023-03-19 | Check out Keysight's 20 Minute Oscilloscope Guide: https://keysig.ht/mOQFAg Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/gm_3yxdFfd8 BLDC Motor video: youtu.be/W9IHEqlGG1s
In this video I will try to manually control my robot vacuum. The problem is that sometimes my robot vacuum loses the ability to move one of its wheels which can be annoying because there is usually only one small spot left to clean. So let's see how easy it is to "hack" such a robot so that I can control it directly without using the manufacturers app. Let's get started!
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0:00 The Problem with my Robot Vacuum 1:09 Intro 1:55 Taking the Robot apart 3:13 Theory of Adding Custom Control 3:30 Battery Pack 4:17 Wheel DC Motors 5:31 Vacuum BLDC Motor 8:05 Final Custom Control Hardware/Software 9:28 Fun Testing 9:51 Aborting this "Hack"Our Brain Gets Fooled! The Science Behind POV LightGreatScott!2023-03-13 | Full Video: youtu.be/57carjNxI9A
In this video we will be having a closer look at Desulfator circuits. A while ago a viewer sent me a link to a YouTube video in which someone made his own DIY design that he then used to "revive" and old lead acid battery. By doing that the original capacity of the battery got restored. That sounds too good to be true. So I made my own design, did tests for more than 30 days and ultimately decided whether all of this is fake or real. Let's get started!
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0:00 The Suspicious YouTube video 1:22 Intro 1:43 Desulfator Basics 2:59 My Car Battery is Done for 3:56 Testing my 2 Lead Acid Batteries 4:44 How does the Circuit from the Video function? 6:19 Testing the Circuit from the Video 7:03 My own (better) Desulfator Circuit 9:35 30 Day Test with my DIY Design 10:11 14 Day Test with Commercial Desulfators 10:44 VerdictThe Best Protection for your Circuit is NOT a Fuse!.....but a Resettable Fuse? EB#54GreatScott!2023-02-26 | Check out Mouser Electronics here: https://mou.sr/new2023 PPTC Fuses from Mouser Electronics: https://mou.sr/resettable-fuses-pptc Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/1dKLF2Ma8nQ eFuse Video: youtu.be/JOhQ3nsR7xo
You can buy the shown resettable fuses here: https://mou.sr/BournsMFR050 https://mou.sr/BournsMFR090
In this Electronics Basics episode we will be having a closer look at resettable fuses which I feel like not too many people know about. Traditional glass fuses are super popular and they basically "destroy" themselves when an overcurrent is flowing. Works perfectly fine, but that means you need to replace them and that can be a problem sometimes. Resettable Fuses do not have this problem, but they come with their own unique advantages and challenges. Let's find out more ;-)
Thanks to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring this video.
0:00 Fuses are Important! 1:30 Intro 2:25 Resettable Fuses & Heat 3:39 How to Select one 5:14 Test Setup & Experiment (Trip) 7:56 Applications 8:23 Leakage Current & Power Losses 10:27 Verdict Resettable Fuse 10:45 Resettable Fuse VS Glass Fuse VS eFuseI tried finding Hidden Gems on AliExpress AGAIN AGAIN!GreatScott!2023-02-19 | Sign up for Keysight Live from the Lab here: go.keysight.com/greatscott Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/mbLQPuLR0Rs Previous Aliexpress video: youtu.be/7sGN0-YsiYw ElectroBoom USB Killer video: youtu.be/y_bbX_Ch1Z8
In this video we will be having a closer look at 6 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
0:00 Intro 1:35 USB Isolator 4:11 Heated Gloves 6:19 Heated Socks 6:55 Human Presence Radar 9:01 WiFi Relay 10:27 Fingerprint Reader 12:24 VerdictI Spent 20€ at a Flea Market and made Something AMAZING! (Internet Radio)GreatScott!2023-02-05 | Signup for the Onshape Free Plan here: https://Onshape.pro/GreatScott Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/JPZVLmU0MYI I2S Basics video: youtu.be/qNLvoSQCx60
In this project video I will show you how I turned a 50 year old radio from the flea market into a beautiful modern internet radio with touchscreen. That means I will show you how I refurbished the radio and created a new electronics system around an ESP32 Microcontroller and an STM32 Touchscreen LCD board. The end result was definitely worth the time and money ;-) Let's get started!
0:00 WiFi/Bluetooth Radio Idea 1:09 Intro 2:12 Refurbishing the Radio 5:17 Bluetooth Music 6:13 Internet Radio 9:05 Touchscreen LCD 10:45 Final Assembly/VerdictA Machine PERFECT for Making PCBs at Home Is what they said!GreatScott!2023-01-22 | $2 for 1-8 Layer PCBs, free assembly - JLCPCB:jlcpcb.com/AAA Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/suOimZ4gmQg Soldering Hot Plate video: youtu.be/QarizoUnRfk
You can check out the Carvera CNC here (affiliate link): bit.ly/3iBLX69
In this video we will be having a closer look at the Carvera CNC machine. I initially got interested in it because the makers of the CNC claimed that it is perfect for milling PCBs at home. So I obviously had to check it out ;-) So this video is kind of like a review in which I show you all the good and bad things about the Carvera and ultimately show you whether it is truly capable of making PCBs at home. Let's get started!
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0:00 Why Carvera CNC Machine? 1:30 Intro 2:17 Unboxing 3:47 First Power Up & Problems 5:35 Testing the Example Projects 7:37 BIG PROBLEM: Missing Software 8:16 PCB Milling 11:23 VerdictClickbait Really is Unreasonably Effective! A Recap of 2022GreatScott!2023-01-08 | Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/suOimZ4gmQg
0:00 Overview 0:45 How did 2022 go? 3:13 New Release Schedule? 5:29 House Project? 7:16 Your Questions 7:59 Is is still fun? 8:30 How I stay motivated 9:47 More Home Renovation videos? 10:20 No EV Charger? 10:46 Collaboration with other YouTubers? 11:41 Best Project this year? 12:24 Plans to Expand? 13:01 How to learn PCB Design 13:31 Final WordsA Viewer Remade my Old Project! So is it any Good?GreatScott!2022-12-18 | $2 for 1-8 Layer PCBs, free assembly- JLCPCB:jlcpcb.com/AAA Free EDA for 2.8 Million Engineers - EasyEDA: bit.ly/easyeda1 Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/7sGN0-YsiYw Old DIY Power Meter/Logger video: youtu.be/lrugreN2K4w
In this video we will be having a look at a project created by one of my viewers. He created a remake of my power meter/logger project that comes with tons of improvements. Those include 3 channel measuring, WiFi, RTC support, USB measuring and USB-C compatibility. So how good do I think it is from a scale from 1 to 10? And should you consider building it as well? Let's find out!
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0:00 A Power Meter is Super Useful! 1:33 Intro 2:03 What Changed in the Remake? 6:01 Building the Project 7:40 Programming the Board.....Problems 8:38 Positive Aspects 9:58 Negative Aspects 10:47 VerdictI tried finding Hidden Gems on AliExpress AGAIN!GreatScott!2022-12-11 | Get your Elektor Magazine here: elektormagazine.com/arduino-gift Coupon Code: ARDUINOGIFT Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/wsJONukJlLI Previous Aliexpress video: youtu.be/fUdlfc1nJcY
In this video we will be having a closer look at 7 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
Thanks to Elektor for sponsoring this video!
0:00 AliExpress? 0:31 Intro 1:26 Schumann Generator 3:09 Ideal Diode 5:28 Wind Generator 6:42 Flying Pen 7:46 Spot Welder 9:28 Makita Battery Kit 10:23 IP2368 100W PowerBank 11:18 VerdictGermans do the PERFECT Electrical Wiring! (Garage Build)GreatScott!2022-12-04 | Check out the Keysight Labs YouTube channel: youtube.com/keysightlabs Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with 365, for free and 25% off your purchase: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/vKJWwBXRPuI Previous Electrical Wiring video: youtu.be/83Mdnc7FyVY
In this video I will show you how I did the electrical installation in my new garage. That means I will show you the basic stuff like mounting and wiring up switches, outlets, lamps, fuses,...... But I will also include some more advanced and super awesome stuff like a CEE socket, emergency stop switches and special cable ducts. So let me show you how German electricians do such work and maybe I can inspire you for your next electrical installation.
Websites which were shown/used during the video: https://www.hornbach.de/shop/Arbeitsplatte-Buche-Natur-massiv-3000x900x40mm/5242258/artikel.html https://www.hornbach.de/shop/Konsta-Latte-Fichte-Tanne-28x48x3000-mm/3393337/artikel.html amzn.to/3VAwfGn https://www.elektro-wandelt.de/Installationsmaterial/Schutzrohr-Kabelkanaele/Bruestungskanaele/Hager-elektro/Steckdosen/ https://www.elektro-wandelt.de/Hager-GLS5500-Geraeteeinbaudose-1-fach-Energie-fuer-BR-C-Profi.html?
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0:00 Electrical Installation for a Garage? 1:15 Intro 1:58 Building Workbenches 3:53 Plans for the Electronics 4:49 Speciality 1 "Wall Ducts" 5:56 Speciality 2 CEE Socket 6:23 Speciality 3 Emergency Stop Switches 8:08 Planning Complete 8:51 Practical Build 11:25 Testing & VerdictYour USB-C Cable probably SUCKS! Sooo is that Bad?GreatScott!2022-11-20 | Check out Keysight's RF Back to Basics Bootcamp: https://keysig.ht/XRnZU2 Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video (100W Power Bank video): youtu.be/_WI9Nwqvplo
In this video we will be having a closer look at USB-C cables and find out why most of them are actually not that great. We will be focusing on 100W power transfer so very fast charging. I will show you how much power loss 13 different USB-C cables produce and why most of them do not meet the standard specs. Let's get started!
0:00 The Problem with USB-C Cables 1:49 Intro 2:26 60W/100W cables? 3:14 E-Marker Chip? 5:04 Test Setup 6:42 The Worst Performing Cable 7:43 Test Results 9:50 VerdictMy Power Bank Rivals Commercial Ones?! Super Fast! (DIY or Buy)GreatScott!2022-11-13 | Signup for the Onshape Free Plan here: https://Onshape.pro/GreatScott Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/7f8SliNGeDM Previous Battery Pack videos: youtu.be/b2sBhDxmPmAyoutu.be/hwhqn4BmC2I
In this episode of DIY or Buy we will be having a closer look at 100W Power Banks. Such Power Banks are great to have around to quickly charge up your big electronics like a laptop or tablet and they are also very useful when powering more current demanding electronics projects. That is why I properly tested a PCB from Aliexpress which allows us to create such a DIY Power Bank easily. And at the end we will see whether you should try such a DIY solution or rather stick to the Buy version. Let's get started!
0:00 Why a 100W Power Bank? 1:31 PCB for DIY Solution? 2:04 Intro 3:03 Output Features of the PCB 4:08 Input Features of the PCB (Battery Pack) 6:25 Testing the PCB 8:46 Creating the Battery Pack 9:51 Completing the DIY Power Bank and Testing 10:31 VerdictI Solved Samsungs Swelling Battery Problem! (Batteryless Phone)GreatScott!2022-10-30 | Check out Keysight World Innovate here: https://keysig.ht/2rgsqL Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Warning!: Modify your phone at your own risk. There is always a chance of destroying things. Previous video: youtu.be/nIB3kWqqAzE Mrwhosetheboss video: youtu.be/OfM0GqsIB6c Mains Voltage Inverter video: youtu.be/hl90yRy4vEI
In this video we will be having a closer look at the swollen battery problem of Samsung phones. Of course we could always replace such a battery but that is maybe only a short time solution. Instead I want to get rid of the battery and use my phone with just a power supply since I no longer need it for mobile usage. In such a case the phone can still be useful for various applications which I will show you in the video? So can we power a phone without its battery? Let's find out!
0:00 Swelling Battery Problem? 1:14 The Plan to Save my Phone 1:57 Intro 2:34 Removing the Battery 4:55 Trying to Power the Phone 7:49 Final Power Solution 9:52 VerdictThe Dark Secret of Smart Sockets and How I Fixed it! (DIY or Buy)GreatScott!2022-10-16 | $2 for 2-4 Layer PCBs, free ENIG for 6Layer PCBs:jlcpcb.com/AAA Get $54 New User Coupon &3D Coupon: bit.ly/3UlsFjE Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/fUdlfc1nJcY HomeAssistant Video: youtu.be/IvI1RqYPO24
In this episode of DIY or Buy we will be having a closer look at Smart Plugs, Sockets, Outlets.....However you want to call them. I love using such Smart of Wireless outlets to completely disconnect my appliances from the grid and thus getting rid of the standby power. But commercial smart outlets do often fail when I use them. So in this video we will investigate this problem, find a solution and possibly build the BEST DIY Smart Outlet that exists. Let's get started!
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0:00 The Relay Sticking Problem! 1:42 Intro 2:06 Reason for the Relay Sticking? 3:53 Testing the Solution 5:09 DIY Smart Socket Features 6:01 Power Measurement 8:27 Circuit (PCB) for the DIY Solution 10:13 First Tests & Improvements 10:49 Final Version & VerdictI tried finding Hidden Gems on Aliexpress!GreatScott!2022-10-02 | 5PCBs for $2! 3D Printing from $1: jlcpcb.com/3d-printing?from=3DP Get $54 New User Coupon & 3D Coupon: bit.ly/3UlsFjE Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/DeSDjjicGWY
In this video we will be having a closer look at 8 different products I got from Aliexpress. Aliexpress is famous for featuring the newest products/ICs when it comes to electronics but finding those can be a bit difficult. So I tried finding the hidden Gems not only electronics related but in general what I think could be useful. Let's get started!
Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video. Visit jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices.
0:00 What Aliexpress Treasures? 1:12 Intro 1:58 SuperCapacitor Cube 4:24 Water Flow Generator 5:48 Drill Powered Water Pump 6:44 Drill Powered Jigsaw 7:15 Drill Powered Chainsaw 7:44 Lithium Battery Charger (3A) 9:43 Hand Crank Generator 11:14 RF Spy Detector 12:05 VerdictThe Idiots Guide to Making a DIY Drone! (I am the Idiot)GreatScott!2022-09-18 | Check out Keysight World Innovate here: https://keysig.ht/2rgsqL Warning!: Always check your local law before flying a drone/quadcopter. Also make sure to not hold the drone in your hand when activated. That can end badly. Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/SykfLBLP3xI Motor, ESC, Battery video: youtu.be/3dArEoLOvzI Joshua Bardwell Betaflight videos: youtu.be/LkBWRiEGKTI
In this project I will show you how I built my own drone. This way you should get a basic understanding of what is important when designing your own and most importantly it should clear up the confusion about drone building. I personally think the drone market is flooded with tons of different hardware and software and there is not really a good guide that gives you a basic overview about everything. And that is what I am trying to do with this video. Let's get started!
0:00 Why a Drone Build? 1:47 Intro 2:24 What Components are mandatory? 4:21 What Components did I choose? 9:16 The Actual Drone Build 12:00 Software Settings (Betaflight) 13:12 Tests & Fails 15:13 VerdictI followed a YouTube Electronics Video and Regret it! (Debunking a 500k video)GreatScott!2022-09-04 | Check out MEL Science here: melscience.com/sBJy Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/BNK92ep8DhY The "problematic" videos: youtu.be/se-RxeFEncYyoutu.be/lLrBrZaBweo
In this video we will actually be looking at another video on YouTube. There the creator claimed that you can build a BLDC Motor driver with only 9 components. The catch is that ESCs (which are normally used for driving BLDC motors) consist of way more components and are usually quite complicated. So let's "test" the circuit and find out all the information the original creator kept quiet about. Let's get started!
The goal of this project was to lower my shower time since I am spending way too much water/money there. And what better way than to see how expensive each shower is? That is why I built an online water tracker that not only tells me how much waster I am using, but also what it costs. Let's get started!
Thanks to Prusa Research for sponsoring this video.
0:00 My Plan to Reduce Shower Time 1:19 Intro 1:33 The Water Flow Sensor 2:45 Arduino Prototype (for the Sensor) 4:20 Powering the Electronics in the Shower? 5:54 Final Arduino Prototype (Liter/Cost/Battery) 6:32 Building the WiFi uC System 7:22 Water Resistant Enclosure 8:50 Final Assembly 9:18 Home Assistant Programming 10:14 Final Test & VerdictI tried Wireless Video but ended up building a WiFi Jammer (A Fail Story)GreatScott!2022-08-07 | Check out Keysight Jobs: bit.ly/KeysightJobsGS Warning!: This video is only for educational purposes. The WiFi Jammer might only be super low power/distance but do not build it on your own. Free Altium Designer Trial: altium.com/yt/greatscott! Previous video: youtu.be/F0o1C7nEgw0
In this video I will show you how I tried to build a wireless video system for a drone but instead only ended up with a low power/range WiFi jammer. That means we will explore analog composite video, frequency modulation (FM), voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) and much much more. Lots of experiments included ;-) Let's get started!
In this video we will be having a closer look at the first microcontroller board from Raspberry Pi, the Raspberry Pi Pico. The board is 1.5 years old but back then I was convinced that it was overrated. But things changed and nowadays I think it is a good Arduino alternative. So let me show you how to use the board and what exactly happened that made me change my mind. Let's get started!
0:00 Why I think the Pico was Overrated! 1:24 Intro 2:00 General Overview of the Pico 3:43 Good Parts of the Pico 6:55 One Bad Thing about the Pico 8:01 Truly Great Stuff about the Pico 9:35 Verdict