teardown - West Side Electronics

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Using a 3 cent micro as a motor controller for a salvaged motor

Using a 3 cent micro as a motor controller for a salvaged motor

How I put a recycled printer DC motor together with one of the cheapest chips in the world to make an intelligent DC motor.

Fairy Light Teardown

Fairy Light Teardown

Tearing apart a solar powered fairy light unit to see what makes it blink and shimmer.

IKEA SYMFONISK Sound Remote Teardown

IKEA SYMFONISK Sound Remote Teardown

Looking inside the Symfonisk remote from IKEA! It is a simple and logical 3D puzzle that fits together securely.

IKEA TRÅDFRI On/Off Switch Teardown

IKEA TRÅDFRI On/Off Switch Teardown

A look inside IKEA's wireless TRADFRI On/Off Dimmer Switch! This really is a masterclass in designing a wireless button by IKEA.

Design Analysis - Simple Clock

Design Analysis - Simple Clock

A simple clock that you can find anywhere for cheap. I take a close look at what makes it tick.

Design Analysis - Bluetooth Button

Design Analysis - Bluetooth Button

A design analysis of a cheap bluetooth button used for finding lost objects or activating remote cameras. This is actually quite a well designed device, featuring a lot of Poka Yoke design elements.

Old Alarm Teardown and Buildup

Old Alarm Teardown and Buildup

I had one of these lying around the house. It was bought for the windows and doors, but it was never used at my place. Operation The white package next to the alarm is a magnet, so this indicates that the alarm is operated by a reed-switch. When the door

Hacking the IKEA TVÄRS Lamp for IoT and other Shenanigans

Hacking the IKEA TVÄRS Lamp for IoT and other Shenanigans

This is a teardown of the IKEA TVÄRS lamp and provides two small but fun projects you can do with this very versatile, very affordable lamp from IKEA: a controllable RGB lamp and a lit charging station. Disassembling this lamp is pretty simple! First unclip the bulb holder from the