Episodes
Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
January 25, 2023
It's about time.
A simple water heater is more clever than it seems
February 10, 2023
Pretty clever, ain't it?
Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)
March 5, 2023
Energy management is a really powerful idea.
How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?
March 24, 2023
We answer that question!
Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
March 30, 2023
There's some pretty cool stuff out there. Speaking of stuff,
Contactors: how we power the big stuff
April 24, 2023
I really hope this clicks for you.
Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)
May 9, 2023
This discussion is long-overdue.
Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights
May 25, 2023
Truly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.
Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!
June 9, 2023
The history here is wild!
This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
June 26, 2023
Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.
Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
July 16, 2023
It's a hot topic.
Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!
August 11, 2023
A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!
Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem
August 26, 2023
I had no idea that's what's going on inside.
Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?
September 26, 2023
The answer may surprise you!
Old pinball machines are amazingly complex
October 14, 2023
Shoot for the magic trunk!
Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!
November 5, 2023
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
The Clapper: Yes, that one.
November 18, 2023
Oh boy!
What's the deal with the popcorn button?
November 21, 2023
Try it. You know you want to.
LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.
November 30, 2023
(sigh) here we go again
The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines
December 29, 2023
ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp
