What's inside a Smart Socket (with odd power supply schematic)
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2018
- Today let's take a look inside a "smart home" smart socket made by TAURON in Poland. It's a mains socket with a remote control function, power monitoring and a thermometer. It pairs with a mobile application using wi-fi. Let's take a look at its insanely overcomplicated internals and reverse engineer its unusual switching power supply.
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Tauron is an electric power supplier here in Poland. They're pretty big, and reputable company, so I hope this thing is built well.
też tak sądzę :D
I've never heard about it here in Czech Republic. It probably exists only in Poland... But yes, it seems very well built :). Definitely not China...
First time I was sure it's chinese gadget, but when I saw Relpol relay it's surprised me :)
@@DiodeGoneWild Everything is built in China, even the iPhone... In China you can find everything from dodgy cheap products to the best quality. It'd be extremely foolish to believe that plug is built in Poland(at most it'll be designed in Poland)
@@viro3976 Iphone... The most advanced electronic device in the world haha
Chyba pierwsza przesyłka do diodegonewild. Brawo Paweł
Według mnie, nawet dobrze przetlumaczył, wszystkie informacje zawarte w instrukcji xD
Dobra robota
Bonjour?
何 ?
don't translate it from classic chinese!
Only DiodeGoneWild can make me spend 29 minutes to watch about a freakin power adaptor! Damn, I can't even spend more than 15 minutes on most bigclive videos. While bigclive is more like electronics ASMR, DiodeGoneWild is more on the funny side with the jokes, drawings and accent. Keep it up!
How do we send you electronic stuff to make a video of it? We'd like to send you some! :-)
Thanks :). I'm trying to fit as much as possible info into the video. BigClive also has good videos, but he leaves the camera on while looking for a screwdriver :D. Of course, I'd be very glad if you decided to donate some device to make a video about. Can you give me your e-mail address? I'd send you my shipping address.
Me too. Sometimes I watch his videos many times. Greatings from the Nederlands.
DiodeGoneWild so did AccentGoneWild ha-ha-ha
I wish they his videos would have close captioning to be able to turn the sound off, I've lost a couple of ribs from laughing. tsk-tsk
Gotta love his older small Samsung phone at 25:00 ... I happen to like smaller screen phones too, fits better in the hand and battery lasts longer too. ;)
@mpk5959 < Ha-ha-ha, I've never considered soldering wires sexy, but hey it could be an "electrifying" experience. tsk-tsk DiodeGoneWild probably watched a lot of GirlsGoneWild videos before choosing his name. ;)
@@DiodeGoneWild Some of us prefer longer Big Clive videos ;) It's just nice to sort of "hang out" with him for a while - it's relaxing! :)
I love how you can “de-evolve” high technology into something useful! Well done Mr. Wild!
I can't just imagine myself spending 27 minute on UA-cam video only DiodeGoneWild can make me do it. Thanks a lot we all love the video. More blessing to you.
I'm amazed by the build quality and components!
4-layer PCB, Taoglas Wi-Fi antenna, Relpol relay (quite expensive one), Analog Devices energy meter, Dallas temp sensor, On Semi smps switcher, Coilcraft coupled inductor, Rubicon 105 C capacitors, Diodes Inc. rectifiers, Osram RGB LEDs, magnetic manual, everything critical is secured with screws. This device must be over $50 price mark with such BOM. Never heard of Tauron before, but I'd buy anything from them.
Most of the components used I've seen on Transfer Multisort Electronik's website, which is the Polish version of Digi-Key and Mouser. And they ship to US for $10 with DHL and it gets here for 3 days! Better and faster than shopping from US online stores, although their website is overcomplicated and confusing.
2:35 hahahahaha such a good notification
over 27 minutes of perfect edutainment - thank you very much .... and your czech accent is great!
2:37 - genuine LOL
At 2:05 the manual states that this wireless socket belongs to a "family" of smart devices, one of them (separacje from this one) being a flood sensor. Just so You know
Well, I hope he didn’t actually think a power socket also functions as a flood detector.
@@TheXGamer969 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel technically it can just like normal socket connected trough braker, XD
Bloody well that was complicated ive never seen such an insane power supply well done for being able to explain it. I like the colored lights on it think they look cool
Thanks :). The power supply is not that insane. The rest of it is. I don't like RGB LEDs. They are absolutely everywhere, I'm starting to hate them...
2:38 LOL :D
2:38 your smartphone just killed me!
Your modification was a vast improvement over the stock complicated design. That plug had more computing power inside of it than my first PC did!
First thing I watch your videos is for your funny accent and humor ;) then comes the information and knowledge gaining part. So far I must say you have done a great job. Keep up buddy.
You should be nominated for the Nobel prize on your discovery of the "center", in the center transformer. :D
Well, a Buck Converter is actually quite efficient stepping down the voltage while stepping up current, unlike linear regulator which dissipate power as heat. The strange part of the circuit is the center tap, which as he pointed out could be eliminated by moving the diode over the left side of the coil. The only thing I can think of using this method is that they need high current for some reason without dissipating heat. I'm just wondering if the octo-coupler would short out internally, would the output jump to 166V instead of 6V?? Only DiodeGoneWild could answer this ;)
@@BillAnt No shit Sherlock! Or should I call you "Captain Obvious"?
If you have a question for him, post your own comment or question.
Don't hijack other people comments.
Relax snippy Kitty! It was just a comment pertaining to the "center tap", not out of context, and with no intent on "hijacking" anything. By the way, last time I've checked, this is a public forum, neither you or me own it.... so check yourself before you wreck yourself! :D
Danyk this is a high quality video , greeting from Slovakia ;)
2:37 was absolutely delightful!
It's amazing how a small device is so detailed inside! And just like someone say here before... Just your videos to keep me entertained for near half hour! Keep the good work👉👍👈. Someday I want to send you some devices too. Just missed your kitty 😺
I really appreciate your videos! Always very informing and also entertaining :)
Please keep on the good work!
Awesome teardown , i wish you teardown those wifi,microcontrollers too. Keep up the work ,thanks
Quite interesting how the energy metering IC uses an NTSC color subcarrier crystal for timing, just because they happened to be common when the IC was designed.
Fun fact: The exact frequency of the NTSC color subcarrier is (455÷2)•525•30•(1000÷1001).
Thank you so much for your videos DGW
Very educative and It saved a lot of money to me too, by watching your movies instead of destroying my home gadgets myself
:)
Thanks for your time and efforts!
Anas
You say Tauron Word exactly how it Sounds in Polish 👍👍😃
I like the way u showed each components working thanks for that
Keep it up
I freaking died when you tried explaining the function of flooding detection
Thank you for a very nice disassembly and review - possibly the first very well built and robust power supply on this channel :) To me the supply looks like floating buck regulator - since it is not referenced to ground you can fit also the transistor to a relatively small package. Left part of the coil and 22uF capacitor seem to work like bootstrap circuit for creating supply voltage for switching internal N-MOS.
"BLOODY HELL!!"... (Shows house aquarium drawing on phone screen)... hilarious!
2:32 I literally choked on my Pringles
Very interesting explanation! I always wanted to know how these sockets are build.
Tauron is polish Electricy provider
When I was a kid, if you wanted something switched on or off, you got off your arse and flicked the switch... :P
Ha ha... Loved the clamp meter accessory !!! Worth the money of the smart plug !! It's even smarter now 😂👌🏽
Awesome issue, Diode!
(Chyba)Pierwszy Polski produkt u DiodeGoneWild. Super!😀
Nie to chyba 5 bo ja widziałem
The most detailed teardowns I've seen. Love the component info bubbles and detailed narration. I have learned much about SMPS listening to you.
Don't know how I missed this, its great...cheers.
Hahahaha! Awesome drawing of the flood😂😂😂
Very informative video. Thanks
Dear @diodegonewild
Can you explain why and what is the advantages of putting the switching chip floating instead of reference to ground? Thank you
12:42 "probably" 🤣. Just on this channel i can watch all videos without speeding up... One more nice video !
Love your videos! Keep it up!
Best use for devices like this one I've ever seen!
Taoglas Antennas produce actually very good quality. We also use them in car OEM testing.
Nice low-tech device hack! Thank You for all the details.
I enjoyed each words you spoke
Just found your channel and sub'd.
One question: The 1.2K resistor protects the 5.1v Zener from over current, but what protects the LED inside the opto-coupler from over-current?
Shouldn't the resistor be in series with both diodes (LED + Zener)?
Is there any way to reprogram tywe2s/wb2s/eps-02s wifi module of smart plug?
That device is actually built really well, I see Rubycon caps yay!
Made in Poland, not China
3:12 did you say no *childern* ? :D
I meant that you shouldn't leave children alone with this device :). Otherwise you may end up with no children :D.
DiodeGoneWild :D true
So it will not work as a contraceptive? Pity.
@@DiodeGoneWild no no he meant you pronounced children as childERn
@@DiodeGoneWild 😂😂😂
I ❤️ your channel. Please show us how you reverse engineer and produce your wonderful schematics. How long does it take you to complete such a task?
Your translation was correct. It can tell you that your house turned into an aquarium
Awesome 👌 explanation 👏👏👏👏
BEST JOKE: That Flood Sensor
Tauron is my electricity provider.
It is actually very good smart socket and I had fifteen of them. The thing is that they are actually very reasonable priced and in lot cases also useful
I was trying to connect one of these and as soon as it connects it starts to go on and off continuously and never stops. Any idea what might be wrong? It's a WAGA WiFi outlet. Do you know how to factory reset WAGA?
Interesting as always!
it's even harder to reverse engineer when they use polygon pours and buried vias in their circuits ... btw thanks a lot for your informative and entertaining videos :)))
interesting circuitry and analysis
Nice sir u have Unior screwdriver?
great video plz tell me what's the value of inductors
Sir,
Can you explain about the functionality of how the wifi module functions and syncs with the internet
Skvely kanal len tak dalej. Mal by som mozno zlu otazku, ale cez takuto zasuvky by sa dal chranit pocitac pred kratkodobym vypadkom prudu ? 220 V cca 100 watt pri vypadku prudu cca 0.5 sekundy ? za odpoved vopred dakujem.
I love your English pronunciation
A very good insight to a new kind of buck regulator
That Phone part got me bad ;D
LOL that diver with the Hobbit feet ;-)
BloodyHell 😂
You crack me up dude
DiodeGoneWild so did AccentGoneWild ha-ha-ha
I wish they his videos would have close captioning to be able to turn the sound off, I've lost a couple of ribs from laughing. tsk-tsk
raffy turc 😂😂😂😂😂😂
How do you properly reverse engineer a 4 layered PCB circuit? Excellent video, I enjoy these a lot!
Anothee good video thanks bro!
Very Good Thanks
Useful video 👍
I would say that the Power Offline SMPS is On Semi's NCP1014 ic...
😂😂 flooded house.. 2;43 👍👍 with fish n scuba gear..
LOL, another beautiful vlog.
Laugh at your smartphone drawn app.
It is a very complex piece of technology.
Sir in which country your stay
Can you try to convert an atx power supply into an adjustable power supply and discuss how you did it?
I love your "no childern" 😂
2:32 I need to buy this!
that was a cool circuit...
"beep beep beep! bloody hell!" they are covering their arses?" lol
If Nobody mentions it the bridge rectifier on the switching power supply is a 4 pin smd component on the back
I've see some Rubycon capacitor, and I think Its a very good construction :)
But I'm not sure for Poland, but in my country (France) the live pin is to the right and neutral at left(with respectively the wire colors are red/brown and blue), but in this circuitry Its the left side that is cutted-off by the relay, it can be less safely because load could be not isolated from live...
At least in Poland it's only a recommendation about where to put neutral/live because there's no way to make it work for typical double socket (where one of sockets is upside down).
amazing amazing amazing video
The quality of the device is quite good and the by looks of the whole device, the designer must be quite proficient. I wonder how much they sell these for.
what country are you from?
It's not odd. the left inductor with the internal zener diode, will supply power to the chip, that will kind of increase the power efficiency.
in germany we have something called tüv, it checks devices, and makes sure that they are safe, i think u would be the best tüv in existance
we want to see you next videoo
No smoke?
How long did you have to go to school to learn all this?
That was complicated, but also a great break down & reverse engineering with the explanation on it. Thanks for the Vid.
Are you from Czech Republic ?
Hi can you do a episode aboute transistor how it work and how to read it data sheet please a cant understand it and your explanation is the best please😗
Jesus Christ, how they stuff this power adaptor with so many things?
Amazing
does it protect against high voltage?
I think that in case of overvoltage, the relay turns off.
Matashita (Panasonic) and Rubycon caps in such consumer product... insane. Looks well built
I also have a feeling that despite being overcomplicated, it's well built. Or actually, it WAS well built :D.
Thanks for all Very Very very Good
Sockets with the earth pin (like the smart socket) are as far as I've saw used in france, throughout the benelux (holland/luxembourg/belgium), romania, many eastern european countries.
Well not in the Netherlands, and I'm not sure about if they use them everywhere in Belgium, but they definitely do in some parts. Belgium is not that big so it's probably whole Belgium anyways.
With the earth pin in center and not sideways in Romania?
Škoda že nepoužili ESP32, bylo by zajímavé tam nahrát vlastní software.