Hardware Reviews

Ikea Rallen Qi Charger

Ikea Rallen Qi Charger teardown

Lets see what is inside this Ikea Rallen Qi Charger and if it is working at all. Fount in thrift store for 2 bucks. Specs Video Photos
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Belkin 10K powerbank broken

Belkin 10K mAh powerbank dead

Lets check this failed powerbank from Belkin. This is 10K mAh capacity. It charges but does not charge other devices. Clearly something wrong. Specs Brand ‎Belkin Manufacturer ‎Belkin Components Place of Business ‎PLAYA VISTA, CA, 90094 US Model ‎F8J267btBLK Part Numb
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Asus Z790-PLUS WIFI Tuf Gaming

Asus Z790-PLUS WIFI TUF Gaming Motherboard

I think this is time to finally upgrade my system to something more modern ! So I pick intel platform rocking LGA 1700 Socket and Asus Z790-PLUS WIFI Tuf Gaming Motherboard! Lets check it out Limited Time deal on Amazon #ad https://amzn.to/3sF3xv9 Specs Best Seller Ranking #3 in
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Sanyo VCR 4032 Super Beta Player

Sanyo SuperBeta VCR 4032 Teardown and Repair

Specs SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES DESCRIPTION The Sanyo VCR 4032 is a front loading SuperBeta that records and plays back in BII and BIII. Cable ready 105 channel tuner with 12 presets. Feather touch transport controls with forward and reverse picture search with still pause.
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Ikea Stenkol AA/AAA charger

Ikea Stenkol AA/AAA Charger

Lets take apart this newish AA/AAA charger from IKEA and see if it worth the money! Specs Components Holtek HT46R004 Cost-Effective A/D 8-Bit OTP MCU.The device is an 8-bit high performance RISC architecture microcontrollerCPU FeaturesOperating voltage:fSYS= 8MHz: 2.3V~5.5VUp to
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MasterCraft 52-0052-2 Multimeter

MasterCraft Multimeter 52-0052-2

Got this cheapo multimeter from thrift store ! Lets see if it works ! Video Photos
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Wyze Cam Pan v3

WYZE Cam Pan v3 teardown

We have this newly released WYZE Cam Pan v3 with Pan and Tilt feature. Well lets not forget some rudimentary digital 8X pinch Zoom! So lets check what is inside. Specs Color: WhiteFinish: MatteMaterials: Body: Polycarbonate Lens: Glass + plasticCamera Dimensions: 124 mm (H) x 60
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Pioneer CT-F500

Pioneer CT-F500 Repair

I got this Pioneer CT-F500 for free. It was a bit dirty but that easily can be cleaned up. Original issue what that autostop was engaging constantly. I had to take apart tape mechanism and figure out what is the problem. Specs Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck Track
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Ikea VINDRIKTNING

Ikea VINDRIKTNING

Let see how this Ikea VINDRIKTNING air quality sensor works ! Specs From IKEA website: This sensor checks the air quality by detecting particles (PM2.5) in your home. Use your own power cord and adapter to easily turn on and use the sensor. You just need to connect it to a USB-C
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Sennheiser HD590 SE teardown

Sennheiser HD590SE Teardown

Today we are taking apart my lovely Sennheiser HD 590SE. I want to double check if these headphones are balance compatible.
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