@redbarron3695
Disposable vape pens entered chat. I love getting those to salvage so many good pieces and parts. I am still pondering the thought of a good use for the negative pressure switch on some. I am still very new to the electronic world but enjoying my quest so far. Thank you sir for the great content
@juliannesermon8057
I still love barrel jacks even though they've fallen out of fashion. USB C with PD is technically more versatile but also ridiculously complex.
@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411
Great video, I have a stack of faulty USB micro, Sony, Dji, And new expensive Garmin devices made with USB micro; which, are supposed to be used in rugged environments!! Maddening! Thanks for the video
@s.wajeehulhassannaqvi6418
You said all what I wanted to say. Very very true. I hope more people have such logical approach towards things
@jarrettdoesstuff2318
Agreed with everything except your final conclusion - I think sadly neither the consumers nor the product designers have any power to effect meaningful change. Even if the product designers convince management to produce a more expensive and robust design, and even if the consumers buy it, its profit margins will be slimmer and it will be seen as a failure. Disposable objects are more profitable than robust ones. The system is at fault, not the designers and consumers!
@SE45CX
Hi Leo, I really like the topics on your channel. Especially your crystal-clear viewpoint on what really matters from a customer perspective. Regardless of what is common on the market. Maybe if you like I would like to hear your observations about car dashboard design. As some video idea. If that interest you.
@qweqqweq2090
This is the new gold standard for repair videos. Shou6be number one in trending and everyone in Congress and the president should watch it.
@johnsonlam
Thanks for your example Leo. Totally agree with you, it's terrible designed and break so easily, my grandma always miss the shape and insert it wrong, hostile to people that not having good eyes.
@babla9701
such a great youtube channel, please never stop making videos for us!
@engrenage
I like what you say about "making landfills". I asked you recently about your water level sensor.. I have been outraged for many years how manufacturers do less than the minimum when it comes to products. I have mostly given up hope on getting them to change spontaneously : rather, I am looking for people like you to build products "made by those who use them".
@tiger12506
Yeah. I hear ya, brother. It's amazing the number of people that will regurgitate the praises made of the micro connector, but when it comes right down to it, I have a pile of useless cords, cords that only work with some devices, some devices that won't allow any micro usb cord to charge them -- It's a nightmare. Then, that QC charging "standard" came out and it's just a ... well. yeah. Nothing works with anything and they've broken it all.
@stephanie.treanor
Thank you for speaking against the micro usb chargers/connectors with the ratios to back it up!! I will be more mindful of avoiding things that require it.
@HeathLedgersChemist
Would soldering also work or does it have to be sodder?
@NolanHergert
Hi Leo, A few points, looking forward to your feedback. * I found that reinforcing the through hole pins on the micro USB connector with some additional solder on the bottom side prevented me from breaking the connector. Granted it's not the default behavior in the industry and I was only using a 1 inch Wemos D1 Mini (not much opposing leverage), but it worked surprisingly great! The cable side did bend in the experiment, but it wasn't catastrophic either since it was soldered internally. Plus, it is easily replaceable with a cable found at a neighborhood Dollar Store. * I was not able to reproduce the "bending the cable connector by hand" that you showed in your video. I needed about 1 inch of leverage on the board side. * Do you have a suggestion for an alternative connector? In my particular case, I am working on a board that allows multiple LED strips / devices to be connected by the end-user to a base module without soldering. It needs to be water resistant and as reasonably compact as possible (immediate application is a bicycle helmet with up to 4 strips), but not high insertion cycle. I would prefer something like keyed through-hole 90 degree .1" headers (as I think you would too), but I am not able to source them with the tough cable sheathing that USB cables come with, they're not as water resistant, require through hole soldering (not that bad), and apparently don't look as nice as a professionally injection molded strain reliefed cable. And getting a replacement cable if you do break or cut through it is tough. Thanks for your advice. Nolan
@maxj777
I hate my mini usb ports found on my go pros. Thanks a lot for sharing this. Now I'm going to fix my Wasabi charger.
@Johadart
Hi Leo, I’ve found that the mini usb is more robust than the micro usb, I’ve broken many of the micro’s due to the the fact of probable cause, ie: in upside down in most cases, but more so how flimsy they are if bent or trodden on in an accidental way, hence forcing them in, normally they break, as I have found in most cases, so solution to the problem is.. ready for it….. bring out more usb-c connections in everything, or leave it as mini usb , it worked, and I was taught, if it’s not broken leave it alone. Rant over, just my objective view that’s all, like your videos, YOU MAKE SENSE, not STUPIDITY.. keep up the great work pal.. 🤙🏼🇦🇺
@bikhoda6508
Totally agree with your point. Cannot tell how many devices I've lost due to this crappy mini usb cables. At least 2 mechanical keyboards on top of my head.
@MyProjectBoxChannel
Maybe usb-c is a little bit more robust, but I get your point. I've done plenty of these rough hacks like these, in the past.
@HastyRhombus760
Your wish is coming true. With the EU standardizing the type of charge port allowed on products it is only a matter of time, very little, before the USA does this too. The new "standard" is the USB-C. Oops! same issue. Oh well in another 15 years a new standard can be adopted. Better luck next time!!! Love the vid.
@michaelosmon