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I'm curious. I also engineer. Enjoy.
Any repairs made using this channel as a reference are performed explicitly at your own risk.
Any repairs made using this channel as a reference are performed explicitly at your own risk.
Concern over Linksys Response to Security Issue
After a report came out that certain Linksys routers were transmitting sensitive network information in the clear (unencrypted) during the setup and configuration process, Linksys issued a press "release." It didn't seem to get much attention, and raises more questions than it answers. It's also just weird.
So, I am going to discuss Linksys's response in context with my own experience with one of the affected products.
This is a video discussing my experience and testing with a product that I own.
Watch to learn more!
Original Report (in Dutch):
www.test-aankoop.be/hightech/wifi-versterkers/nieuws/router-linksys-onveilig
Linksys Press Release (Statement?):
www.linksys.com/blogs/press/low-probabilty-linksys-security-issue-reported-by-testaankoop
This video was made by a real human, recorded on a real camera, and edited by a real human using video editing software.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only. Any and all work to repair a device is performed at your own risk. The Curious Engineer (TCE) is not responsible for any possible harm, damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of the provided information. Taking action from this video, is accepting that you proceed solely at your own risk.
So, I am going to discuss Linksys's response in context with my own experience with one of the affected products.
This is a video discussing my experience and testing with a product that I own.
Watch to learn more!
Original Report (in Dutch):
www.test-aankoop.be/hightech/wifi-versterkers/nieuws/router-linksys-onveilig
Linksys Press Release (Statement?):
www.linksys.com/blogs/press/low-probabilty-linksys-security-issue-reported-by-testaankoop
This video was made by a real human, recorded on a real camera, and edited by a real human using video editing software.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only. Any and all work to repair a device is performed at your own risk. The Curious Engineer (TCE) is not responsible for any possible harm, damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of the provided information. Taking action from this video, is accepting that you proceed solely at your own risk.
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Anker PowerHouse II 800 Final Testing and Discussion
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Resuming the impromptu video here. It poured down rain through an open window onto the top of the PowerHouse II 800 (Anker 545), and then the power station appeared to not function. No script here - just opening it up, and trying to figure what might have happened. Troubleshooting, testing, wires....oh my. Note: In my haste to get the power station opened up, I forgot to double-check that my mi...
What is going on with Mx Power Gadget?
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After getting an M3 MacBook Air, I began to notice that the new Mx Power Gadget tool was acting a little strange. So, I investigated a bit more to see if it was a reporting issue, or if it is actually consuming system resources. The result is surprising. Watch to find out more! If you are the developer of this app, feel free to get in touch if you'd like! Thanks for watching! This video was mad...
Can This Old Router Be More Reliable Than a Brand New One?
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The Linksys MX6200 is on the fritz, the MR7350 is no longer getting security updates, so let's see if an old, trusty companion can come to the rescue! Thanks for watching! This video was made by a real human, recorded on a real camera, and edited by a real human using video editing software. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Any and all work to repair a device is perfo...
Anker PowerHouse II 800 Troubleshooting and Teardown
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A bit of an impromptu video here. It poured down rain through an open window onto the top of the PowerHouse II 800 (Anker 545), and then the power station appeared to not function. No script here just opening it up, and trying to figure what might have happened. Troubleshooting, testing, wires....oh my. Note: In my haste to get the power station opened up, I forgot to double-check that my micro...
Solar Charging the Anker Solix F1200 (Quirks and Issues)
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Here it is! Finally! After purchasing two of the Anker Solix F1200 (originally called the Anker PowerHouse 757) and using them for just under two years, I discuss the quirks and issues that I've discovered with this model of power station using solar charging. I mentioned it in the video, and I will say it here again, it may very well be possible that Anker has resolved these issues with iterat...
It's an Air Duster! Does it blow?
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OK. So after running out of the 6-pack of compressed air that I bought I don't know how many years ago, I decided to give this battery-powered air duster a shot. It works great! There are a few instances where I could see compressed air working better, but not enough for me to purchase more canned air. I also take it apart and test it out, so stick around for that! This video was made by a real...
The Components in This 17-Year Old 1080p LCD TV Are Amazing!
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I've been using this TV for over 16 years. Over the last couple of years it has been having some issues, so I decided to open it up and have a look inside. While I couldn't readily find anything to outright "fix" there is just an amazing amount of electronics packed inside this device. So let's take a look at it! Videos referenced: RateReducer - CCFL Backlight: ua-cam.com/video/Xe1P3BxqBhw/v-de...
Exploring Speed Control on a Cheap Fan
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I bought this fan (actually a few of them) because it has a knob with a clicky switch to make seemingly infinite adjustments to the speed. But how does it work in a fan this cheap? It's actually pretty cool! Also, I dive into investigating some of the protections the little integrated motor controller has to prevent damaging the controller or the motor windings. Check it out! ⚠️ Disclaimer: Thi...
This Thread Device Uses How Much Power?
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This is a little experiment to see what power usage reduction there might be with a Thread-based Wemo (Belkin) versus the original WiFi version. Among the touted advantages of Thread is that it uses significantly less power. So, let check it out! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Any and all work to repair or test a device is performed at your own risk. The Curious Eng...
A Challenging Experience with a Lomi by Pela
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After using this appliance for about six months, I break down the challenges I've had with it, along with issues surrounding its design and engineering. I also dive deeper into the brand and company that manufactures the product, and surface some concerns regarding the claims that this company has made around the product. I will not rule out trying another Lomi product (that I purchase) at some...
Tenergy AA/AAA Ni-MH Battery Charger
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It's a battery charger combo! This one comes with a Tenergy TN480U AA/AAA Ni-MH battery charger and 8 Tenergy Ni-MH AA batteries (to be tested in a future video). While it might not be as inexpensive as the UGREEN AA/AAA charger, this charger can charge 4 more batteries at a time, and comes with 8 AA batteries, or different AA/AAA combos depending on what you want. Watch to learn more! ⚠️ Discl...
Anker PowerHouse II 400 Reassembly
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The PowerHouse II 400 that I tore down in my last video is together again! That is, it's reassembled. In this video, I take you through my experience and some testing to make sure I put it back together successfully. Note: The PowerHouse II 400 (seems to use the same enclosure as the PowerHouse II 300, and functionality/structurally similar to the PowerHouse II 800). 🔗 Link to the Teardown of t...
Anker PowerHouse II 400 Teardown and Repairability Discussion
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The title pretty much says it all! A teardown of the PowerHouse II 400 (which seems to use the same enclosure as the PowerHouse II 300, and functionality/structurally similar to the PowerHouse II 800). 🔗 Link to Long-Term Review of the Anker SOLIX 1200 (757 PowerHouse): ua-cam.com/video/5DwGawtq0Vk/v-deo.html Watch to learn more! ⚡️Notice: It is generally not recommended to open a device like t...
Opening Up a Cheap and Average Laptop. Amazed by What I Find Inside!
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Let's open up the cheap and average laptop! Parts Identified on PCB: - EFI BIOS IC IC: ITE IT8987E 2143-CXA S187SC  8-bit embedded microcontroller for IO, APCI, keyboard, PWM, ADC, keyboard, mouse (PS/2), and system wake-up for power management. This is a very common IC, typically referred to as a Super I/O Chip. - Ethernet Isolation Transformer (Transceiver) GST5009 LF 21460 1000 Base-T Magne...
Engineering Test Mode on 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
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Engineering Test Mode on 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
A Cheap and Average Laptop. And that is OK.
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A Cheap and Average Laptop. And that is OK.
Can Lightning Generate a Voltage on Solar Panels?
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Can Lightning Generate a Voltage on Solar Panels?
Bose Soundlink Micro - Final Reassembly and Comparison Test!
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Bose Soundlink Micro - Final Reassembly and Comparison Test!
Anker PowerCore+ PD 26800 - Won't Turn On, Charge or Discharge
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Anker PowerCore PD 26800 - Won't Turn On, Charge or Discharge
Sony SRS-XB13: A Discussion and Review
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Sony SRS-XB13: A Discussion and Review
Inside a P3 International - Kill A Watt
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Inside a P3 International - Kill A Watt
Long-Term Review: Anker SOLIX F1200 (757 PowerHouse)
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Long-Term Review: Anker SOLIX F1200 (757 PowerHouse)
Bose Soundlink Micro Reassembly (Part 3)
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Bose Soundlink Micro Reassembly (Part 3)
Bose Soundlink Micro Teardown - Part 2 - Looking Inside!
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Bose Soundlink Micro Teardown - Part 2 - Looking Inside!
Bose Soundlink Micro Teardown - Part 1 - Getting it Opened Up!
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Bose Soundlink Micro Teardown - Part 1 - Getting it Opened Up!
Bose Soundlink Flex: A Discussion and Review
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Bose Soundlink Flex: A Discussion and Review
It looks like they dropped this tool on latest MacOS and it's not clear how to solve the latency now
the good battery that you use , does it have to be nihm battery as well?
Bose is the master of not wanting you to look into their products without destructive measures! 😂
I wish I find a similar application for my windows 10/11.. thanks to your effort. brilliant
how do you remove the speaker
27 degrees here. Mine did the same. I didn't know it needed batteries. So I need to make a call to someone. Thank you.
Please, which is better, Energizer 2300 mAh batteries or IKEA Lada 2450 mAh batteries? Please advise.
Awesome! Thank you.
Thank you for being so informative. If you may kindly shed more light on the pass through charging; Will it work with an AC load like a TV? If solar panel is bringing in 170W of power whilst a 110W tv is connected, will the Anker 757 charge or lose charge in such an instance?
In the particular example you give, the Anker F1200 (757) should continue to slowly charge with that input and output. I might make a video to explain further. Thanks for watching!
I'm not quite sure if this will settle my problem here. I'm trying to connect 3 JBL speakers (two Go 4's and 1 Xtreme 4) to my Macbook Pro (late 2019). The 2 Go 4's have no problems at all, but when I connect the Xtrem 4 along with them they all get out of sync. Any ideas? Thanks!
Does is work with ni mh airsoft battery?
C port wonky (won't charge, discharge, though A's are fine)
I've had Cosori for 5 years and it does maintain the temperature. it won't stay at 230 or what ever temp you set it. that doesn't work. never did. I called support and she said it only shows the temp of the plate. that's what it does maintain the temp in the cup. and after awhile it drops. right now my half cup of coffee is 138 in the cup. the plate says 189.7. and it slowly drops. That's why they give you a lid to keep it hot. So it is not the best. Looking for one that gets hot and stay hot
Use a puddy knife to get behind the plastic clamps holding the top to the bottom. Using three puddy knives will make separating the two halves very easy.
I didn't know where the lithium-ion battery was located, since there were no videos showing a clear view inside of the speaker. Now that I have opened it up, and it's available for the world to see, there are much better ways to open it up, like the one you mentioned.
Tengo un problema en mi unidad funciona solo unos minutos con mi ps5 y suena un sonido y luego se apaga noce si sea la bateria pero enciende bien y todo es como si labateria no aguantara recarco que en el conector sin bateria trabaja todo bien solo es en el de la bateria que cuando conecto el pley se apaga
Hey, are you referring to the PS5 running on the battery backup while it is unplugged from the wall and running on battery? OR are you referring to how the PS5 behaves with the internal battery removed inside the battery backup? OR something else? Trying my best with the translation.
I’ve been using the Anker Powerhouse II 800 for about two years and noticed something unusual. When I wall plug it in from a fully dead battery, the display shows an estimated charging time of 1.1 hours (it actually take that time to fully charge), but it’s supposed to take around 7.1 hours to fully charge. Also, I’ve found that every time I charge it through a wall plug, I have to reset the unit. Otherwise, it won’t charge properly-the middle screen shows charging, but the left side where the charging wattage should be displayed remains blank, meaning it's not actually charging. After resetting, it charges fine, but once it hits 99%, the left side bar (charging wattage) disappears, and it never reaches 100%. any ideas?
Weird. I'll look into that.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel I also noticed the output watt-hours are not correct according to the power station's capacity. For example, when the battery is at 40% and the output is 60W, it says only 1 hour remaining. However, it should actually run for at least more than 12 hours. and more, Also, I’ve found that every time I charge it through a wall plug, I have to reset the unit. Otherwise, it won’t charge properly-the middle screen shows charging, but the left side where the charging wattage should be displayed remains blank, meaning it's not actually charging. After resetting, it charges fine, but once it hits 95%, the left side bar (charging wattage) disappears, and it never reaches 100%. :(
Thanks for the video - I bought a Raion Power 12V 5Ah T2 F2 Battery (via Ebay) for a really good price. Swapping out the old Leoch battery for the new Raion battery was pretty easy, and the unit is up and working.
I have a Bluetti unit and it has a really annoying tendency to discharge on cloudy days while plugged into to panels. As soon and the battery see's .3 watts, it wakes, however that is less than what the internal electronics consume so the battery can self drain down to zero which is highly inconvenient. I started doing some internet sleuthing and found that Bluetti and Ecoflow have this issue. Anker has "solved" this issue by just abandoning the auto-wake feature entirely. How hard is it to design a circuit that poles super slow and checks if the input power is higher than what the internal electronics consume, then waking the unit?
The whole pack needs "balancing", ie each cell needs to hold a certain charge voltage and all cells need to be in a specific range together..if even ine cell is out but a certqin amount, the rest will.not work Its a safetything.
Hmmm, that's not quite true. The cells in parallel "self-balance" to the weakest cell's voltage. No active balancing is needed there. It's only when you get into cells in series with one another. Perhaps I'll make a video to demonstrate further. Thanks for watching!
Any of those problems, occur with This model ? - Model Number - A1770 UPC - 194644078850
Is there an identifying number, in a refer, to tell which ones are newer. (W/ Problems fixed ?) Amz is selling them @ 40% off. No idea about via Bluetooth controller?
I've found the PH 757 (F1200) or F1500 with the LCD display like the 767 (F2000), have had numerous changes either made to their design or "ported over" from the newer designs. All the part numbers are the same per model.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel Thx, Looking real hard @ the Anker F1500 w/ Bluetooth & UPS during Amz prime wk
The quick start guide is worthless. Impossible to 'read'. That's why I am here !
Teardown, yes. Analysis? Hmmm. Is this charger fast or slow, safe or unsafe, good or bad? The interesting thing, which is also never mentioned, is that IKEA recommends you leave the batteries in it to "trickle charge", so you always have access to fully charged batteries.
my msi gf 63 does that too, and that's how i am here.
I just got this exact model powerhouse from Facebook marketplace, it looks brand new and the only issue is that it won’t charge, when I plug it in it shows 78 but then flashes to one percent with the snow symbol, any tips? it turns off shortly after that
Try resetting it? It's too long to post here, but just a quick search of "Common issue & inquiry for 523/533/545 Power Station" should get you there. I don't suggest buying any power station used on any marketplace, unless you can fully test it out first. Perhaps you did. Good luck!
Have you done a LADDA comparison video for the AAA 900s versus the new 750s?
Yes. Link is in video description. Also there is a battery testing playlist.
What is ohms reading 750mah?
It's discussed in the video.
I have the same unit and it works great except my lcd screen is all messed up. Sometimes you can see a full number but most of the time you can’t read anything off it. Do you have any idea how it can be fixed or what I should do? Anker is of no help.
I have noticed this, and looking into what is causing it. If I discover a root-cause and/or solution, I will make a video on it.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel that would be amazing. Anker is of no help on the issue and it is only getting worse.
Thank you for your video, even though I only understand 5% percent of it. I have a anker powerhouse 757 as well. I have it in my off grid caravan with a 200w solar panel. It is so frustrating that the battery doesn't charge when I'm not there to push a button to start the charging. I have the most sun in the morning, but I'm rarely there in the morning, so the battery doesn't really charge. It's too heavy to carry home. And I bought it, so I have off grid power. Is there a way to fix this problem? So it charges when I'm not there? It's pretty useless atm..
You might be able to press the display button to "start" it even if it is dark out, and it should start charging once the sun comes up. Beyond that, I have ideas. Nothing to report yet....but working on potential solutions.
I would have used a small diameter seringue with the largest needle (needle is probably optional and the straight cut ones) and there’s also a special type od silicone that can be pealed off forming an actual gasket. There’s lots of types of silicone and the one rated for aquariums is really tuff to remove as it stretches without breaking...lol
I bought this 3 weeks ago on Amazon for $599. Found that you can adjust the screen timeout via the app. I've connected this to my power panel generator inlet box with interlock and tested a few circuits and it worked great.
Thank you. Recycling an Apple box is difficult. Wish they made it easier to do so.
Don't look now but they changed the filter design again, the vertical sponges are now gone and replaced with a weird grid
How do these compare to eneloops batteries. Hear good things about eneloops.
What about using it as a speakerphone? Can you initiate calls with it?
I bought this one about 15 months ago, there was a few hours when the power was cut to the building and when it came back on, the WFI aps I had connected on this unit all blew up. I had another surge protecting device on it. Sorely disappointed because now I have $1600 of equipment to buy back...
That's a real bummer! Might not be of much help now, but the APC has a lifetime connected equipment warranty of like $75,000? However, it seems like it might have been your electrical service connection that "caused" the surge for whatever reason. You can contact them for a claim! We've done it before with our utility provider.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannelthanks, i will try. They had a line on their website: it is up to the customer to protect their equipment 😢
I broke the C connection once jamming into a bag. I was scared putting it aside for too long was going to break the li-ion cells. I found a 90 degree usbC angle adapter and was able to make it work for a short while, just to use it a few times. Probably should have done that from the beginning. The usb-C in out port is a real Achilles heel on this powerbank. Anker now makes them with 2 I/O ports on newer models.
Thanks for the video, made it very easy
No idea why, I get the error my wireless router is not in rescue mode. Can't flash anything. Using the webgui to flash it says file transfered isn't valid. Doesn't matter what version I use. Openwrt, or tomato or original firmware. All of them say invalid.
Can u replace with lithium?
Not as a direct replacement.
Please do you recommend buying it and is it a fast or slow charger?
Please where is the device made?
😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫 you’re way too smart can’t even follow you lol
dude wtf it works..tq
Just found this video looking for an answer about my anker power bank. I have the 555 powerhouse. Just did a few days away and it kept charge topping up nicely (I was using it constantly to run a fridge in the van). Came home, turned everything off, the van sat unused for a couple of days and the charge barely increased even though my solar panel is always plugged in so it seems I’m getting that failed auto restart as well. Seems super annoying that it does this.
How is this program working for you 5 years later? I’m in Illinois and just got an EV. I used this program 2-3 years ago and managed to actually pay about $200 more over the course of 1.5 years of being on it than if I was on fixed pricing. Considering going back on it to charge the EV overnight but I’m skeptical.
I just bought one and I got model number 21020…..and a week later it died out wtf
Don't you have an oscilloscope? ;) If not, these Zoyi scopes are the size of a large multimeter (and also works like one in that mode) and will do the job, although a real desk scope is obviously better.
Cells will discharge faster when it's cold, not when it's hot, since metals have a positive temperature coefficient, as opposed to semiconductors. This is why incandescent lightbulbs don't just burn out when you turn them on - they lead a lot of current the first few milliseconds before stabilising when it gets hot.
i get my batteries out by laying a piece of string across the bottom before putting batteries in, works for me.
Nice breakdown. Any idea which of the 3 antennas is 2.4 or 5ghz? u21, con12, con14. Or it doesn't matter? Using this as a bridge to boost wifi signal to garage. Using 2.4ghz
Thanks! IIRC, it's a 3x3 MIMO, so all three antennas are used for 2.4 GHz and 5GHz.