Metal Plastic Electronics
Metal Plastic Electronics
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What’s at the Heart of Amazon’s 7$ Soldering Iron
This was the cheapest 60-watt soldering iron I could find on Amazon. It was 7$. Was I expecting 60 watts, not really. At 7$ I wasn’t expecting it to melt solder. But it does. So I’m taking a look inside the iron. Examining its components and function. And ponder how a functioning soldering iron made halfway around the world gets to my doorstep for 7$.
Soldering iron link: a.co/d/aWQyRW6
0:00 Intro
0:35 Teardown
2:51 Schematic Diagram
3:18 Power draw waveforms
5:03 Final Thoughts
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Видео

Hakko FX-600 Japan Edition Tested
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.День назад
I’m testing the FX600-02 Hakko soldering iron. This Japanese version of the iron is sold at quite a discount on Amazon compared to the US version. So I take a look at how it does running off of standard US power. Amazon Hakko soldering iron link: a.co/d/24cQw8I 0:00 Intro 1:31 Temperature Test 2:09 Heat Test 2:56 Power consumption 5:50 PCB Test 6:25 Final Thoughts & A look inside
New Switches for the M325 - Huano Blue Shell
Просмотров 33621 день назад
The last switches didn’t even last 18 months. So I’m trying a new switch brand in the Logitech m325 mouse. Switch link: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803260471610.html 0:00 Intro 0:33 Switch Info 1:31 Switch Teardown 2:50 Switch Replacement 5:47 Final Thoughts
I Have A Question - Scope Power Measurement Math
Просмотров 26228 дней назад
I want to set up a Rigol DHO804 oscilloscope to measure the power draw of some soldering irons. And I have a couple of questions. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Setup 3:26 The Question
Under $20 Soldering Irons - Are Any Of Them Usable
Просмотров 785Месяц назад
I’m testing some very cheap soldering irons from Amazon. The criteria were: listed as 60 watts or better and less than 20 dollars. And this list wasn’t even all of them. And I did learn from this that the wattage listed for the iron doesn't convey the heat it can produce at the iron tip. Soldering Iron Links: HANDSKIT a.co/d/9CBvSn5 K KERNOWO 100W a.co/d/f6zpqNo Liouhoum a.co/d/fH4CvfW Q-MING 8...
DualSense + GuliKit TMR Joystick - An Update
Просмотров 9 тыс.Месяц назад
This is an update to my video “A New Champion Has Been Crowned - GuliKit TMR”. I have a little over a month of use now. And I guess I’ll give the plot away, they started excellent and are still excellent. I also take a look at why they have about the same feel as the Alps joysticks. GuliKit Amazon link: a.co/d/hlQUtzZ GuliKit Aliexpress link: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807120931091.html 0:00 In...
What’s Going on Inside the GuliKit TMR Sensor
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Месяц назад
I’m taking a look at the difference between the GuliKit TMR joystick sensor and a Ginfull Hall effect joystick sensor. While they look very similar physically. The magnetic differences are fascinating. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Disassembly 0:59 The Parts 2:26 Schematic 2:34 Magnetic differences 6:27 Final Thoughts
Emergency LG TV Remote Fix
Просмотров 350Месяц назад
The remote to the TV broke. I'm too impatient to wait a few days for a new one. I fix the broken remote. It takes less than an hour if you don't have to hunt for the items needed to fix it, so why not?
DualSense Potentiometer to Magnetic Sensor Conversion
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
I’m testing out converting the potentiometer-based joysticks to non-contact magnetic sensors. I’ll be putting GuliKit TMR sensors on an original Alps potentiometer joystick. I’ll also be putting Favor Union Hall sensors on a Favor Union potentiometer joystick. And then see how well it turns out. I will also look at the effect of the DualSense speaker on the magnetic sensors. GuliKit TMR Joystic...
Close up look at some Hall Effect Joystick Sensors
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
After a viewer pointed out the Hall sensor IC number in the Ginfull sensors, I looked at the datasheet. And that made me question some of my assumptions about the Ginfull sensors. So I’m taking a closer look at the Ginfull sensors I have on hand. Plus a closer look at the K-Silver and Favor Union sensors. 0:00 Intro 0:54 Inside the sensor housings 2:09 Test 1 4:41 Ginfull capacitor removal, val...
A New Champion Has Been Crowned - GuliKit TMR
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 месяца назад
I’m testing out the newly released GuliKit TMR joysticks. I’ll look at the sensor output timings. And I'll take a look at the Gamepad tester results for the joysticks installed in a DualSense controller. I don’t want to spoil the video but these are good, very good. GuliKit joystick link: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807120931091.html Gamepad tester website: hardwaretester.com/gamepad/ Calibratio...
Why I Never Replaced a Joystick in a DualShock 3 Controller
Просмотров 174 тыс.3 месяца назад
I’m examining an old DualShock 3 controller, searching for the reason these held up so much better than the DualShock 4 or DualSense controllers. And I think the magic is in the joystick modules used in these controllers. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Gamepad Tester Info 2:02 Looking inside 2:24 Joystick voltages 3:38 A look at the Joystick magnetic sensors 5:31 Final Thoughts
tinyAVR 0-Series - An Event of Events
Просмотров 2953 месяца назад
I’m finally trying out the tinyAVR0 event system. I’m making a one-shot timer from the Atiny402 without any overhead of running code. I’m also looking at the interaction of the timers and the CCL module. Fun all around. 00:00 EP9 Intro 00:50 MPLabX Project Setup 03:10 Event Intro 04:51 More Events 06:54 Event Limitations & CCL Intro 10:14 TCA & CCL quirkiness 10:52 Event triggered TCB TCA CCL c...
The Fastest Hall Effect Joystick I’ve Tested
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The Fastest Hall Effect Joystick I’ve Tested
Is This the Perfect Hall Effect Joystick for the DualSense?
Просмотров 35 тыс.4 месяца назад
Is This the Perfect Hall Effect Joystick for the DualSense?
Hall Effect Joystick Modules - 2 New Kits from Amazon Examined
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Hall Effect Joystick Modules - 2 New Kits from Amazon Examined
DualSense Calibration At Long Last
Просмотров 38 тыс.4 месяца назад
DualSense Calibration At Long Last
Magnets + Hall Effect Sensors + Joystick
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Magnets Hall Effect Sensors Joystick
Can These Hall Effect Joysticks Work in a DualSense Controller?
Просмотров 16 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Can These Hall Effect Joysticks Work in a DualSense Controller?
tinyAVR 0-Series - PC Fan PWM Temperature Control
Просмотров 2285 месяцев назад
tinyAVR 0-Series - PC Fan PWM Temperature Control
tinyAVR 0-Series - Living In a µAmp World
Просмотров 3396 месяцев назад
tinyAVR 0-Series - Living In a µAmp World
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 Ink Leak Hunt
Просмотров 4316 месяцев назад
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 Ink Leak Hunt
Hall Effect Joystick Revisited - Tracking Down That Different Feel
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Hall Effect Joystick Revisited - Tracking Down That Different Feel
tinyAVR 0-Series Low Voltage Operation & Programming
Просмотров 2947 месяцев назад
tinyAVR 0-Series Low Voltage Operation & Programming
Chefman Espresso Machine - Repairable?
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Chefman Espresso Machine - Repairable?
Repairing a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6100 with Nightmare Problems
Просмотров 7178 месяцев назад
Repairing a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6100 with Nightmare Problems
Troubleshooting a Replaced DualSense Joystick
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Troubleshooting a Replaced DualSense Joystick
Under $50 Multimeter Hunt
Просмотров 4838 месяцев назад
Under $50 Multimeter Hunt
Panasonic Microwave Fix - Tired of Slamming the Door Shut
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Panasonic Microwave Fix - Tired of Slamming the Door Shut
tinyAVR 0-Series ADC - Processing an Analog World
Просмотров 2149 месяцев назад
tinyAVR 0-Series ADC - Processing an Analog World

Комментарии

  • @ALRIGHT_EYE_SEA-142
    @ALRIGHT_EYE_SEA-142 2 часа назад

    nice

  • @gorjy9610
    @gorjy9610 2 часа назад

    There are few different version of it, some are junk but some can be used for years. 2-4€ from AE are usually made with junk components (this amazone one is probably that category) and last for a few hours of use, 5-6€ give you decent one that can last for years and for around 10 you get much better plastic, grip, silicone cable, brand name thyristor... You want something better for workbench but people who rarely need soldering iron will be just fine with these.

  • @mercurise
    @mercurise 4 часа назад

    I thought i was smart in cutting the legs off the joystick module with some craft snips before desoldering the leftover bit of pin in each hole. It ended up scratching the surface of the pcb and did reveal some of the traces which isn't ideal. I will try your method of the total destruction of the module before desoldering them out piece by piece next time.

  • @Fabix19
    @Fabix19 13 часов назад

    Hello sir. I recently switched my old sticks, because of the drift, and now... with the new ones i`ve bought from Temu, i can`t` get a value beyond 19 % in circularity test. Every time i do the test and after i calibrated it , the value is 19 % on left , and 20 % on the right. How can i calibrate them to be at least 10 %? Thank you.

  • @Splarkszter
    @Splarkszter 15 часов назад

    Cheap or Free labour. Leftover molds. Bottom barrel electronics bought by the tens of millions. Gov shipping subsidies. No QC at all. China is a weird place.

  • @freedomdst
    @freedomdst 17 часов назад

    damn i got one because of a video recommending it to desoder a gamepad(ps4) it was very difficult and i ended up pulling a trace because of it.

    • @hmello3250
      @hmello3250 9 часов назад

      I have ruined a couple of controllers because of that. Controllers have very delicate pads so ideally you should use hot air. I have used the controllers I damaged for parts and managed to fix dozens of other controllers so it was worth the experience. I can now fix controllers with confidence even though I have crappy tools. Keep on trying.

    • @freedomdst
      @freedomdst 9 часов назад

      @@hmello3250 yeah i figured i lacked better tools, i ended up giving it to some guy to fix it, charged me like $15 to fix the trace and change the sticks for my hall sense. I dont fix electronics as often as i used now.

  • @registromalplena2514
    @registromalplena2514 18 часов назад

    So glad I found this.

  • @VinylRage3676
    @VinylRage3676 20 часов назад

    funny cause this is actually my main iron for years and it's still going strong

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 19 часов назад

      Splurge some on yourself and get a good soldering iron. A good temperature-controlled iron makes life so much better.

    • @VinylRage3676
      @VinylRage3676 17 часов назад

      Absolutely agree. Just I only do small projects right now.

  • @niaimack
    @niaimack 22 часа назад

    I have one of them, I got it for heatset inserts in 3D prints and it works grand for that. No way I would be soldering with it.

    • @TerryLawrence001
      @TerryLawrence001 20 часов назад

      Me too! Exactly what I use it for!

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 19 часов назад

      You found one of the few use cases for the thing. I hate the thought of people trying to use the thing to solder electronics. No need to make life that hard on oneself.

    • @TerryLawrence001
      @TerryLawrence001 19 часов назад

      @@metalplasticelectronics354 Agreed! 🙂

  • @Kamineko99
    @Kamineko99 22 часа назад

    Ah yes, it's ALWAYS a blue Playstation controller...

  • @Arkskii-gf03
    @Arkskii-gf03 22 часа назад

    Great video ! I’m teaching myself how to replace and customize parts.

  • @Mark4star1
    @Mark4star1 День назад

    If you annealed the copper before bending you would get much tighter bends with less effort. I assume you know how to anneal copper, as opposed to steel?

  • @jonesygw
    @jonesygw День назад

    Same problem, 3 years old. LG Canada wants $314 for this poorly designed pump. What a waste of money. It will also probably last 3 years. Might just let it burn out, then go buy a new dishwasher from Costco . You can bet it won't be LG.

  • @pariank
    @pariank 2 дня назад

    Installed GuliKit TMR kit in my DS4 two weeks ago. The sensors and stick assembly are incredible. They are so smooth and responsive. I believe that they are definitely worth the higher price.

  • @Michael2-o4x
    @Michael2-o4x 2 дня назад

    Can you test the new K Silver TMR sticks for dualsense? There is literally no info online about them yet. They sell for a fraction of the price of the gulikit Tmr option.

  • @Michael2-o4x
    @Michael2-o4x 2 дня назад

    Can you test the new K Silver TMR sticks for dualsense? There is literally no info online about them yet. They sell for a fraction of the price of the gulikit Tmr option.

  • @Scienceguy721
    @Scienceguy721 3 дня назад

    My left gulikit joystick is drifting has anyone had this problem? Is there a fix or did I get a defective one?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 2 дня назад

      ​I would recalibrate and if that doesn't help try a hardware reset of the controller.

  • @Lucky13tiki
    @Lucky13tiki 3 дня назад

    Shouldnt it be centered straight after install? Why do you have to center it?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 2 дня назад

      It will need to be calibrated, take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/0fK1sapv0YI/видео.htmlsi=OQbVyVvLXjiH-oQ3

  • @Lucky13tiki
    @Lucky13tiki 3 дня назад

    Quick question. So once you install the new module do you have to reprogram it? Or should it automatically be centered?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 2 дня назад

      It will need to be calibrated, take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/0fK1sapv0YI/видео.htmlsi=OQbVyVvLXjiH-oQ3

  • @ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне

    When it comes to modern joysticks I just exploit warranty program to the fullest. Partially because it's one of those rare things when they can't say that you broke it yourself. Riding the same receit for the fourth year, seven devices returned. At this point this is a matter of principle. Sick and tired of buying crap that gets even crappier every year. I remember the times when difference in price used to mean something. Today it seems that no matter how much they charge you it's always some half-assed product that can't even compete with essentially the same thing made ten years ago. Fk this st.

  • @kareemdawood4053
    @kareemdawood4053 3 дня назад

    Pretty cool stuff. When you say 100 W, you mean the mosfet is dissipating the 100 watts or operating at a 100 watts?

  • @nobody1322
    @nobody1322 3 дня назад

    just proves that modern technology is going to sh*t. Not just controllers but with EVERYTHING!

  • @dankl3ss194
    @dankl3ss194 3 дня назад

    How is snapback on this thing

  • @davidraquepas2344
    @davidraquepas2344 3 дня назад

    What a big pain in the ass

  • @kuro-koma
    @kuro-koma 4 дня назад

    There's this thing called planned obsolescence

  • @coomercommander2554
    @coomercommander2554 4 дня назад

    PS3 controllers were the best playstation ones ever made

  • @clydefrosch
    @clydefrosch 4 дня назад

    I wanna bet they didn't need to be as precise, so they can just obfuscate any drift issue with a lot of deadzone

  • @Tailslol
    @Tailslol 4 дня назад

    actually,a lot of older joysick was better than nowdays crap. dreamcast and saturn joystick was hall effect. ps3 was hall effect. n64 was optical so no drifting but was suffering of plastic decaying inside them. if they was metal they would be as well pretty much unkillable. so yea it is one of the case where they gone cheaper over the years instead of better.

  • @Bobisnotcool
    @Bobisnotcool 4 дня назад

    Broke a couple cause I was a kid, but they never broke on their own. It’s planned obsolescence. I’ve bought many controllers as an adult mainly due to stick drift.

  • @basementbanter366
    @basementbanter366 4 дня назад

    great controllers but i still hated those sticks.

  • @krullexneo
    @krullexneo 4 дня назад

    That's what the lock is?? Lol thanks

  • @xAlphaSpiderx
    @xAlphaSpiderx 5 дней назад

    Does this apply to the controller or the software?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      It updates the software in the controller. The software in the non-volatile memory of the controller.

    • @xAlphaSpiderx
      @xAlphaSpiderx 5 дней назад

      @@metalplasticelectronics354 thank you, I tried it and it did change circularity at all 😔any tips ?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 3 дня назад

      What is the circularity running?

    • @xAlphaSpiderx
      @xAlphaSpiderx 3 дня назад

      @@metalplasticelectronics354 22.1% 🥶

  • @waydav1s
    @waydav1s 5 дней назад

    I, like many others who have commented here appreciate the knowledge you share. You are also gifted with a voice conducive to teaching videos. Thank you.

  • @chrislightning5421
    @chrislightning5421 5 дней назад

    What is the solder head called? That works so easy

  • @leonysprice1150
    @leonysprice1150 5 дней назад

    that remember me of my ps2 controller, the left analog head was almost sawed off from the stick from so much spinning it on god of war games but it was still centering pretty well, while my 3 months old controller i bought for pc had it'sright stick totaly loose with no centering at all, was impossible to play any shooting game on it

  • @DaveTheeMan-wj2nk
    @DaveTheeMan-wj2nk 5 дней назад

    People who throw away their PlayStation 5 controllers because of stick drift are hilarious. Buy a 5 or $8 pack of joysticks and your controller will almost never break

  • @tranthang6721
    @tranthang6721 5 дней назад

    I changed my joystick with the tmr , it feel great but the only problem I have is the left joystick sometimes not responding correctly . For example , if I move the joystick all the way up to move faster but my character in game just walk slowly . I have to put more pressure on the joystick to make she run faster .

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      ​What does the joystick look like on the Gamepad tester website?

    • @tranthang6721
      @tranthang6721 5 дней назад

      @@metalplasticelectronics354 the black point in the center , avg error is 5.2% . When I move the joystick around I see that it is out of range a little bit at the left bottom corner

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 3 дня назад

      That is good circularity. You might try doing a hardware reset on the controller.

  • @forsaken5268
    @forsaken5268 5 дней назад

    I bought a ps3 in russia, th3 controller did get stick drift, maybe its because i left it for too long in the storage?

  • @Michael2-o4x
    @Michael2-o4x 5 дней назад

    Could these k silver potentiometers be installed on the stock alps stick?

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      They are not a good fit, the magnet assemblies are a little loose on the Alps shafts. If you only want to replace the potentiometers take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/v6CAmJTqCJ0/видео.htmlsi=aImhlzBqsQgD9HrT

  • @eskimodude812
    @eskimodude812 6 дней назад

    The old Dualshocks were so good, I wish they kept the analog buttons in the ps4 and beyond

  • @DrWenChannel
    @DrWenChannel 6 дней назад

    Hi I just subscribed your channel. Good video and good job!! Just curious, for LG dishwasher LDF5545ST (and mine which is LDFN454HT), other than the ABT72989206 "Pump Casing Assembly", any other parts that would be easy to break? Also, based on your video, I suppose that the "drain pump (motor)" part# ABQ75742501 is NOT the right part for LDF5545ST or LDFN454HT, right? Thanks! And BTW, wow, I used to be a loyal LG customers but now I don't think I will buy another LG product again. Shame on LG for such bad design on a simple seal..

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      I'm not sure what models the pump will fit. LG Parts has a pretty good sight for looking up the parts in their appliances, their prices are too high though. I think the diverter motor is another common problem with the dishwasher. I had to replace that. And I may have to do it again as I just replaced the motor and not the seal. I'll regret doing it fast instead of doing it right. I don't mind too much if a design problem pops up in something. What I do mind is the company not standing behind their product. LG knows they have a problem with the pump and motor. So it should be automatic, call them, give them the serial number and they should give you the part. But it seems they do everything they can to make it difficult. And thanks for the sub.

  • @mariosskordos9177
    @mariosskordos9177 6 дней назад

    I call bollocks on this. The DS3 is is the first controller ever to give me drift and false button presses. I have like seven ot these and they all have several different issues.

  • @migidid
    @migidid 6 дней назад

    Joystick Drift was a feature of Playstation 4 and forwards!

  • @jiggilowjow
    @jiggilowjow 6 дней назад

    this is actually the sixaxis controller ibelieve

  • @jiggilowjow
    @jiggilowjow 6 дней назад

    i wish ppl knew about these 10 bit 4 pin analog sticks...i wish i could find a way to use these with my drifting dualsense.... they stopped this tech on purpose!!!!!!!!!!! just to charge us over and over for new controllers, some one please filea class action law suit against sony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      There are plenty of no-drift joystick options for the DualSense, take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/cSOKN1wB31k/видео.htmlsi=tAKg5iNnlDOnFgwQ

  • @SoLidzk
    @SoLidzk 6 дней назад

    If I had a PS4 clone controller and I tried to calibrate it, it wouldn't even connect, right? I heard that on that dualshock-tools page they detected if the control was a clone

  • @MRNo.8
    @MRNo.8 6 дней назад

    Maybe cheap cartridge type iron test next? t12/15 and whatever type jbc is using

  • @itsnotnotjonathan
    @itsnotnotjonathan 6 дней назад

    How do we calibrate this? Still with the DualShock Calibration GUI? I'm just waiting for mine to arrive, so I'm looking to see what I need to do after I fix my DualSense.

    • @metalplasticelectronics354
      @metalplasticelectronics354 5 дней назад

      Take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/0fK1sapv0YI/видео.htmlsi=P4Z_uNZw8gDJ6wIM

  • @Hooany
    @Hooany 7 дней назад

    Back when things where design to last. The good old days.

  • @hosannayeshua4446
    @hosannayeshua4446 7 дней назад

    for me, the dualshock 2 and 3 are the best controllers sony has made. The dualshock 4's design is just bad as my agility of using the controller drops massively, also the joysticks feel different in that version. Now i maybe know why.