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177 episodes
#4687: Bonding Cellular Connections: Why Can't You Buy It?
Why can't you buy a box that bonds two SIM cards? We explore the DIY build and the market gap.
#4562: Weighing Euroboxes: DIY Load Cells vs. Off-the-Shelf Sensors
Daniel wants to know if his industrial shelving is overloaded. The answer involves 24-bit ADCs, micro-deformation, and a surprising market gap.
#4552: Pegboard vs Louvre: Building a Workshop System
Choosing between pegboard and louvre panels for a compact, efficient workshop — and the standards that make accessories actually fit.
#4551: Decoding the Cable Aisle: What All Those Specs Mean
Installation cable vs. flexible cord, H-codes, and why 1.5mm² is your DIY sweet spot. We decode the label.
#4513: 5 Bizarre Instruments to Short-Circuit Your Next Dinner Party
Five bizarre instruments that turn you from a guest into an event — no flute required.
#4489: Fixing Your Monitor's Death Whine
Can an amateur fix a failing monitor? The surprising answer is yes—with the right parts and safety know-how.
#4481: Rental Networking Without Wrecking Your Walls
How to run Ethernet in an apartment without damaging doors, walls, or your security deposit.
#4464: Building a $120 Porch Monitor for Construction Noise
Daniel built a weatherproof sensor system to track construction noise and dust while he's away for the summer.
#4439: What Makes a Leather Belt Actually Last
Full-grain vs bonded, rivets vs Chicago screws, and why most "genuine leather" belts fail within a year.
#4434: How to Win the Wi-Fi War Without Leaving Your Apartment
Four tiers of escalation to reclaim your airwaves from a noisy neighbor — no diplomacy required.
#4427: ADB + Claude Code: Clean Up Your Android Phone
An AI agent plus a 20-year-old debugging tool can strip bloatware and fix apps without root.
#4413: Bluetooth Tape Measures: What Actually Works
Can you pair a laser measure to your phone and skip manual typing? The compatibility landscape is messy.
#4401: MOLLE From Skull to Shin: Full-Body Modular Carry
One attachment standard, head to toe. Can MOLLE webbing unify your entire carry system?
#4397: Finding the Perfect Bolt: Israel’s Hidden Hardware Gems
How to find and share Israel’s best hardware stores using praise-only lists and firgun culture.
#4387: Drilling 60mm Holes in Melamine with a 12V Drill
Can a 12V drill handle a 60mm hole saw through melamine? The answer is yes—with the right technique and tool choices.
#4385: USB-C Charging Station for Your Tool Belt
Can you build a custom charging station for your tool belt? We break down the electrical engineering behind USB-C Power Delivery.
#4360: How Long Will Your ESP32 Sensor Actually Run on a Single 18650?
Walk through the real math behind ESP32 battery life — from sleep current to LoRa retransmissions in concrete garages.
#4353: GPIO Pins: Your SBC's Hidden Superpower
What GPIO pins actually do, where the power limits are, and which sensors work on each side of the divide.
#4346: Pigeon Fortress: Removing Nests & Installing Netting in a Rental
How to safely remove pigeon nests and install balcony netting in a rental without losing your deposit.
#4345: HVAC Balancing for Renters: Cardboard, Coils, and CFM
Can blocking vents actually help a hot bedroom? The physics of airflow, coil freeze risks, and what renters can actually do.
#4344: Freeing IR Codes from Broadlink's Walled Garden
Dump the firmware, flash Tasmota-IR, and take control of your own IR codes.
#4342: Open-Front Bins vs Drawer Cabinets: Workshop Storage Deep-Dive
Open-front bin, hopper bin, or drawer cabinet? We decode the confusing terminology of small-parts storage systems.
#4336: Eurobox Storage: Warehouse Logic for Your Home
Can warehouse packing math turn your pantry into a high-efficiency storeroom? We crunch the numbers.
#4333: Sealants vs Fillers: What Actually Works
Why your bathroom caulk peels and how to fix it with the right product for every gap.