#electronics
9 episodes
#2917: Decoding the Spec Sheet: MPN vs Model Number
MPN, model number, SKU, GTIN — which identifier actually gets you the right part?
#2794: Build the Perfect Electronics Workbench in a Small Space
Chair first, then bench, then lighting. How to build a frustration-free electronics workstation in 60 square meters.
#2363: The Chasm Between Breadboard and Pacemaker
How do tiny computers power everything from hobbyist projects to life-saving medical implants? The engineering constraints are worlds apart.
#2256: The One-Charger Dream: Specs, Trade-offs, and Reality
Drowning in chargers? We break down the specs for a single, powerful desktop charging station that can handle laptops, phones, and more—and where t...
#1978: The Ingenious Fail-Safe Engineering of Emergency Beacons
From 98% false alarms to pinpoint rescue: how a tiny plastic device saves lives across oceans and mountains.
#787: The Blooming Problem: Precision Gluing for Electronics
Stop ruining your hardware with cheap superglue. Discover the professional liquid adhesives and precision tools needed for tech repairs.
#566: When Cable Marketing Outruns Reality
Is DIY cable making the ultimate tech flex or a recipe for disaster? Corn and Herman break down the physics of home networking.
#137: The Ghost in the Machine: Why Gadgets Wake Up After Blackouts
Why does a power flicker turn on your lights but not your TV? Herman and Corn explain the engineering behind post-outage device behavior.
#43: When an AI Diagnosed My Undersized UPS
Unseen forces silently erode your tech. Discover how subtle power issues are killing your electronics and what you can do about it.