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USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by waiseristy »

seany wrote: post #28
yoodenvranx wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Big Clive is _the_ channel for teardowns of everyday electronic stuff. I am actually not that interested in this kind of stuff but somehow I still watch most of his videos. If you are into more... entertaining teardowns you should have a look at AvE. Even if you don't like it you will still learn some useful canadian terms ;) (edit: just to make it clear, AvE is actually very knowledgable. His "boltr" teardown series…

Mikes electronic stuff is also quite good.

Tesla500 as well

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by blakes »

yoodenvranx wrote: post #5
aembleton wrote: post #4

Big Clive, who makes these videos does some brilliant tear-downs. I recommend watching his other videos.

Big Clive is _the_ channel for teardowns of everyday electronic stuff. I am actually not that interested in this kind of stuff but somehow I still watch most of his videos. If you are into more... entertaining teardowns you should have a look at AvE. Even if you don't like it you will still learn some useful canadian terms ;) (edit: just to make it clear, AvE is actually very knowledgable. His "boltr" teardown series…

AvE is definitely one of my favorites. The only youtube channel I contribute to. I'll probably starting contributing to Big Clive as well.

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by blakes »

yoodenvranx wrote: post #10
voltagex_ wrote: post #9

How do I know what I'm buying is safe? I've sworn by the Nexus chargers in their various incarnations and http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charging-Station-Micro-USB-Sams... (I have a Tronsmart and an Aukey vertsion)

I play Ingress a lot (a GPS based mobile game where you run around a lot in the real world so most players use external batteries) and at least 60-70% of the whole community uses Anker products. I personally know at a dozen people who use Anker wall plugs and all of them (including me, 1 wallplug and 2 battery packs) are very happy.

I pretty much only get Anker products now and recommend them to anyone, super high quality and very affordable. Pretty good customer service as well.

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by cellularmitosis »

seany wrote: post #28
yoodenvranx wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Big Clive is _the_ channel for teardowns of everyday electronic stuff. I am actually not that interested in this kind of stuff but somehow I still watch most of his videos. If you are into more... entertaining teardowns you should have a look at AvE. Even if you don't like it you will still learn some useful canadian terms ;) (edit: just to make it clear, AvE is actually very knowledgable. His "boltr" teardown series…

Mikes electronic stuff is also quite good.

See also scanlime http://youtu.be/UTUYl-2g-r4

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by ents »

mmanfrin wrote: post #12
yoodenvranx wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I play Ingress a lot (a GPS based mobile game where you run around a lot in the real world so most players use external batteries) and at least 60-70% of the whole community uses Anker products. I personally know at a dozen people who use Anker wall plugs and all of them (including me, 1 wallplug and 2 battery packs) are very happy.

Anker and recently Aukey. And iOrange for cables. The problem is that smaller brands hit the Amazon lottery and get a lot of early 5-star reviews, then swap out their product with one made of cheaper components. I think for Anker, their brand has become a bit bigger than is gamble-able on a bait and switch, so I'm continuing to use their products.

Anker is ex-Google employees.

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by wodenokoto »

great video. I don't know a lot about electronics, so I am left wondering two things:

why did the fault not stop after i pulled out the first two components? wouldn't that break off the power circuit inside?

why did the fault stop after he removed the transformer?

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by aembleton »

hacker42 wrote: post #48

Why does he handle the bare wires of the test lamp near the mains? Is there no risk the way he hooks it up?

The wires are insulated. Yes, there is a risk but this is what he does.

Check out this video for a story of a risky thing he did with a heating element and a bath (4:30 is where it really gets going): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUn17ccR2a4

Re: USB power supply puts 220 Mains power out on USB jack

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Post by farnsworth »

yoodenvranx wrote: post #10
voltagex_ wrote: post #9

How do I know what I'm buying is safe? I've sworn by the Nexus chargers in their various incarnations and http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charging-Station-Micro-USB-Sams... (I have a Tronsmart and an Aukey vertsion)

I play Ingress a lot (a GPS based mobile game where you run around a lot in the real world so most players use external batteries) and at least 60-70% of the whole community uses Anker products. I personally know at a dozen people who use Anker wall plugs and all of them (including me, 1 wallplug and 2 battery packs) are very happy.

Anker is fantastic. With one weird exception - when I use my Anker USB to Ethernet adapter, my (Microsoft brand) wireless mouse stops working unless it put it right next to the USB receiver. I bought a much crappier-looking Ethernet adapter and had no issues.
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