Overhauling a Battle Bot
Where do old battle bots go to die? Well the great parts-bin in the sky corner of the workshop, where they await disassembly and use in other projects. But once …read more Continue reading Overhauling a Battle Bot
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Faulty Electrolytic Caps Don’t Always Look Bad
Old electrolytic capacitors are notorious for not working like they used to, but what exactly does a bad capacitor look like, and what kinds of problems can it cause? Usually …read more Continue reading Faulty Electrolytic Caps Don’t Always Look Bad
Repair Hack Saves Tesla Owner from Massive Bill
As expensive as a new car is, it almost seems like a loss leader now to get you locked into exorbitantly expensive repairs at the dealership’s service department. That’s the …read more Continue reading Repair Hack Saves Tesla Owner from Massive Bill
Chip Transplant Brings Timex 2048 Back from Grave
The 1984 Timex Computer 2048 that [Drygol] recently got his hands on was in pretty poor shape. Not only did it have the mangled exterior that comes from several decades …read more Continue reading Chip Transplant Brings Timex 2048 Back from Grave
Biden’s Right to Repair Order Covers Electronics, Not Just Tractors
The administration will issue “rules against anti-competitive restrictions on using independent repair shops or doing DIY repairs of your own devices and equipment.” Continue reading Biden’s Right to Repair Order Covers Electronics, Not Just Tractors
Steady Hand Brings GBA Cart Back from the Grave
The flash chips used in Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges were intended to be more reliable and less bulky than the battery-backed SRAM used to save player progress on earlier …read more Continue reading Steady Hand Brings GBA Cart Back from the Grave
Talos puts a 23-tool bike repair kit in your pocket
Following the successful Kickstarter for a 14-in-1 multitool last year, China’s Talos is now aiming to keep cyclists on the road with the BikePal, which packs 23 tools into one pocket-friendly everyday carry package.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, … Continue reading Talos puts a 23-tool bike repair kit in your pocket
Restoring a Vintage Tube Tester to its Former Glory
It can be difficult for modern eyes to make much sense of electronics from the 1960s or earlier. Between the point-to-point soldering, oddball components, and the familiar looking passives blown …read more Continue reading Restoring a Vintage Tube Tester to its Former Glory
Fix Windows 10 Automatic Startup Repair not working
The Automatic Repair Tool is one of the features that you use when your Windows 10 computer does…
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Riding Mower Repair Uncovers Miniature Culprit
Most people would be pretty upset it the lawn mower they spent $4,000 USD on had a major failure within the first year of owning it. But for [xxbiohazrdxx], it …read more Continue reading Riding Mower Repair Uncovers Miniature Culprit