Hackaday
Teardown of cheap USB power supplies
Episodes
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#5737: Why Measuring a $4 Spudger Tip Is Weirdly HardA listener wants to put a number on his spudger's tip thickness. Turns out that's a real metrology problem. -
#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. -
#5323: When to Keep Old Tech for Parts (and When to Let Go)An old Kindle in a drawer raises a question every collector faces: spare, parts donor, or e-waste? -
#5270: Teardowns as Documentation: Inside the Hardware Repair PlaybookA dead Dremel sparks a deep dive into teardowns as a documentation discipline — and why board-level knowledge matters more than ever. -
#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. -
#2268: The Universal Power Cord's Quiet MasterpieceA deep dive into the humble IEC power cable—the C13 and C14 connectors. We explore the history, physics, and surprising engineering that makes this...