USB-C
24-pin reversible connector that supersedes all previous USB connectors
Episodes
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#5734: USB Amps: What Actually Happens When You Plug InYour device pulls current, it doesn't get pushed — and that changes everything about picking USB adapters.Main topic -
#5263: Why Micro USB Ports Break and How to Fix ThemMicro USB ports fail mechanically, not electrically. Here's why they break, how to diagnose it, and whether a USB-C swap is worth it.Main topic -
#5757: Why the Grid Still Runs on AC When DC WonEvery reason AC beat DC has been overturned by power electronics. So why is your wall socket still AC? -
#5754: Your Home Rack's Power Problem, SolvedData centers look immaculate, your rack looks like a raccoon got into a cable box. Here's what actually transfers from pro PDUs to home. -
#5274: A Broken Dremel and the Hidden World of Parts DistributionA dead rotary tool leads down two rabbit holes: warranty economics and how components actually move around the world. -
#5265: Repairing a $50 Dremel When the Warranty Costs MoreA $50 tool, a 90-minute drive, and a warranty that costs more than the item. How macro PCB photography and public documentation make repair possible. -
#5107: The Wearable Power Grid: Smart or Just Early?Is a distributed belt-mounted power system the future of EDC, or just a clever fantasy? We dig into the engineering. -
#5758: Why Your Outlet Is 120 Volts and Europe's Is 230The US isn't really a 120-volt country — it's 120/240 split-phase. Here's the engineering logic behind the numbers on your panel. -
#5654: Why Hand Driving Beats Power Tools on Tiny ScrewsA precision screwdriver set, ESD tweezers, and a spudger — the case for the manual tool in a world that reaches for the motor. -
#5386: Morse Code Between Two Phones: Does It Actually Work?Two phones, no data, one room. Morse over sound and flashlight — what the research says about echoes, timing, and whether anyone will hear you. -
#5264: Why a $50 Dremel Warranty Costs 3 Hours of DrivingDaniel's Dremel only charges at one jiggle angle. What warranty service actually looks like in Israel, the EU, and the US. -
#5112: AC vs. DC: What Actually Happens When You Get Shocked?Voltage isn't what kills you. Current is. Here's what really happens when AC meets the human body.