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FNIRSI Boost/Buck Power Converter Review
Update: I do not recommend this device. It has a voltage spike when turned on and some other problems.
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I bought this after watching Julian Ilet's video: czcams.com/video/DtCcqHV17bY/video.html
Overall, it's a decent boost/buck, but does have some shortcomings.
Mainly a bit concerned about the initial voltage/current surge when the output is turned. If you could set the limits on voltage and current when off, it would make for a handy small bench scale power supply.
To be fair, FNIRSI does not advertise this unit as a power supply.
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9xUUSl
zhlédnutí: 4 639

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Fake Attiny85 from AliExpress! Signature does not match...
zhlédnutí 989Před 3 lety
While trying to burn the bootloader, or upload Blink, I saw that the signature of the MC doesn't match an Attiny85...
Coffin Dance (Part 2) on a generalized PCB, with Attiny85
zhlédnutí 34Před 3 lety
I put the components from the previous video onto my generalized PCB. Previous video: czcams.com/video/yQqVOWdtPp8/video.html
Coffin Dance with a Piezo Buzzer, an Attiny85, and Touch Capacitor Interrupts
zhlédnutí 962Před 3 lety
Thanks to DrakerDG for the original melody code and idea. czcams.com/users/DrakerDG I used his code and added a TTP223 Capacitive Touch Sensor, and set interrupts on the Attiny85 for a single on/off switch. Code: github.com/david-sg/coffin-dance-attiny85/blob/main/coffin-dance-attiny85.ino The sound on the video doesn't do it justice. Currently has a bug where the buzzer is getting a full high ...
Replace 6 AA Batteries... Hack a Casio label printer to allow a wall power adaptor, 57 cent module
zhlédnutí 579Před 3 lety
Tired of having to replace 6 1.5v AA batteries, I've decided to hack my casio label printer (KL-60) to let me use an old monitor power adaptor. Uses a small 57 cent buck converter to drop the voltage to the required 9v. Buck converter from Aliexpress: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d89Qa6t
Japanese Garden Solar Lantern with an Attiny85 now Attiny25 (solar cell as LDR)
zhlédnutí 208Před 3 lety
I've been running a Japanese lantern for a few months now, powered with an 18650 battery, and an Attiny85 to drive the dancing candle. It's time to change it to an Attiny25, and show you the code I used. The solar cell is only being used as a day/night indicator as I don't get enough sunlight to use it for charging. Should I change over the prototype board for a PCB? Let me know in the comments...
Harvesting 18650 Batteries from an M1 (Xiaomi) Powerbank
zhlédnutí 239Před 3 lety
The M1 power bank uses nice LG 18650 (3.7v Lithium Ion 2600mAh) batteries. These are excellent batteries to use in your projects. In this video I open up the power bank, remove and separate the cells and finally, test their capacity. Spoiler, they aren't giving me the full capacity, but still very usable in a hobby project.
First PCB (Part 2 of 2), with more on design of the PCB and usage of the Attiny85
zhlédnutí 63Před 3 lety
A more detailed explanation on the use of the PCB, and example showing a light activated project which was previously using a prototype board. Part 1: czcams.com/video/4pH2H11TRLA/video.html Github code for Owl Eyes: github.com/david-sg/solar-owl-eyes-arduino-attiny85 PCBWay: www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=392040 www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Attiny85_Breakout_for_LED_Projects.html
First PCB (Part 1 of 2) I had manufactured: results and improvements to be made. PCB from PCBWay
zhlédnutí 176Před 3 lety
The best way to learn is by doing. Overall, pretty happy with the results. The board was manufactured by PCBWay (not a sponsor), which was the cheapest method (after a coupon), using a very slow epacket shipping (6 weeks): $8 total. No problems with the manufacturing, but the design could use some improvement. Part 2: czcams.com/video/vE5RsT4H0Tw/video.html Audio mistakes: Ground copper pour, n...
Cheap and easy way to make an Attiny85/45/25/13 programming shield. Can be used for 2313 or 4 series
zhlédnutí 161Před 3 lety
Using a protoshield, with a breadboard and zif socket, you can make a very easy to use Attiny programmer shield. This is cheaper and easier than buying or making a pcb for this application. Zif Socket: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Am54cU (I use a 28pin narrow) Mini-Breadboard Proto shield for Arduino: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AL59N2 Jumper wires, are from a bad breadboard kit, I can't recommend.....
Making the TTP223 less sensitive using a capacitor
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 3 lety
The TTP223 is a neat little module, but I found it to be too sensitive. Sometimes it switches on without any 'touch'. By adding a 47pf capacitor, you can reduce this sensitivity.
LiitoKala Lii-PD4 Battery Charger Review, purchased from Aliexpress
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 4 lety
Review and use of the LiitoKala Lii-PD4 battery charger. A simple unit to use, but I'd like to have the extra features of the Lii-500 series which this one does not have.
Breadboard kit with power module from Aliexpress review.
zhlédnutí 206Před 4 lety
Review of a $2 breadboard kit from Aliexpress. The kit comes with a 3.3v/5v power module and jumper cables. Update June 5, 2020: The tight inner connectors and poor quality of the jumpers are proving to be a problem- the jumper ends are coming apart. 3/5 rating. "3.3V/5V MB102 Breadboard power module MB-102 830 points Solderless Prototype Bread board kit 65 Flexible jumper wires" Price: US $2.0...

Komentáře

  • @MasterKoala777
    @MasterKoala777 Před měsícem

    Short and sweet, thank you for this review. 🙂 Complete info too. Would you know which model can also check for internal resistance?

  • @michielperdeck
    @michielperdeck Před 3 měsíci

    Very useful information, thanks!

  • @gepoyph
    @gepoyph Před 3 měsíci

    Actually you can manually compute for the estimated mah of a battery, I'm using Liitokala D4XL and im just computing for the battery capacity. Its not that accurate but still how, it works.

  • @adrkny
    @adrkny Před 3 měsíci

    47 picofaradios

  • @paulcohen1555
    @paulcohen1555 Před 5 měsíci

    Have you got your money back? Have you tried to remove the marking with Acetone or other solvent?

  • @Jonnypacheco
    @Jonnypacheco Před rokem

    hola, gracias, puedes hacer que apagar el led sea atenuado?

  • @Fencing06
    @Fencing06 Před rokem

    How to increase sensivity than? :)

  • @mystreteacher
    @mystreteacher Před rokem

    When I solder a wire to the top solder pad to create an external touch pad the everything gets more sensitive the longer the wire. Thinking about testing different capacitors with a wire to see if I can get the results I want. I want to have to make contact with a 2' wire. Thanks! This video helped a lot.

    • @omaversteher1
      @omaversteher1 Před rokem

      It is not only the length, also the amount of material. So using the small wires from a motor coil helped me in my case. You can isolate it better btw. depends on the project if a GND surface helps to stabilize even more.

  • @rakeshveri1
    @rakeshveri1 Před rokem

    I have problem that when I power up, the led turns on & off continuously., even i don't touch it. What should I do?

  • @jihuichen5008
    @jihuichen5008 Před 2 lety

    Hi, i did the exact same thing on four different power banks. Prior to dissembling they could charge and discharge. After i harvested they don’t work on my flashlights or fans, but all button top batteries that i purchased work. Any tips?

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 2 lety

      The output of these cells are 2.6v to 4.2v. are you using them to replace an equivalent V?

    • @jihuichen5008
      @jihuichen5008 Před 2 lety

      Yes, thats the exact V on the button top battery. For some reason none of the flat top batteries harvested from power bank works on various devices that take 18650 batteries.

  • @geezee1579
    @geezee1579 Před 2 lety

    This charger will charge up 32650 and 32700 Lithium Batteries

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for letting us know!

    • @geezee1579
      @geezee1579 Před 2 lety

      @@overclockers6835 The PD4 will charge the LifeP04 type batteries. The more expensive Lii600 will not charge the LifeP04 type batteries.

  • @s.h7124
    @s.h7124 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff this is the only video how to decrease sensitivity thank you 🙏

  • @lovelychaitanya
    @lovelychaitanya Před 2 lety

    How to increase sensitivity??

  • @marcuslex8654
    @marcuslex8654 Před 2 lety

    Why is the screen rotated 90 deg.?

  • @satalaj
    @satalaj Před 2 lety

    I want the exactly opposite to increase the sensitivity. What can be done here 😊🙏

    • @xenusceptic
      @xenusceptic Před 2 lety

      Add a copper antenna to the same pad

    • @satalaj
      @satalaj Před 2 lety

      @@xenusceptic can you please explain. It will be great help for me

    • @xenusceptic
      @xenusceptic Před 2 lety

      @@satalaj I wanted to increase it also and found the answer with this video it’s in Spanish which I don’t speak but he shows schematic czcams.com/video/moDl5QP5JN0/video.html

    • @xenusceptic
      @xenusceptic Před 2 lety

      @@satalaj instead of adding capacitor I soldered copper wire to one side of pad and formed a two inch loop now picks up about two inches away, bigger loop more distance

    • @mystreteacher
      @mystreteacher Před rokem

      @@xenusceptic For my project, I want to increase the surface area but not the sensitivity. I'm going to try a capacitor along with testing different size wires on that pad. I'm also using 5 volt to power it - I wonder if using 3 volts will decrease the sensitivity.

  •  Před 2 lety

    I love the Attiny85! I'm a fan of it!! To be honest I don't really use the UNO much. Either Attiny85 or Esp8266. Very interesting your video! For different reasons. Let me explain myself: I live in the countryside and I have some beehives, which unfortunately started being attacked by the 'Asian hornet' some years ago. I fight them with electrical 'harps' which do their job quite well. The harps are connected to a 12V, 48Ah battery which is connected to two 24V solar panels through a Victron MPPT converter. The system stops the supply to the harps at night. I used to use a timer for that. The problem is that the timer broke and now I'm trying to replace it with an LDR plus relay, plus Attiny85. As the Attiny85 cannot be debugged, or at least I don't know how to, I use a Nano to test the code and then mount the circuit. So far so good, but two problems here: 1. the Attiny runs between 2.8-5.5V, then I need a voltage regulator if I'm going to use the 12V, which I don't really fancy 2. the Attiny is not running properly with the LDR. Probably problems with the code. I'll have to check it thouroughly. Although somewhere I had read that the Attiny Looking for information, I had read that instead of an LDR I could use a solar panel. Exactly like you!!, and that's why I find your video fascinating. I have small 6V solar panels which could do! The only problem is that I don't program the Attiny at low level. Do you know interesting sources to learn how to? Thanks, Pablo

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 2 lety

      Interesting use case. A voltage regulator to drop you to 5v or 3.3v on the attiny is pennies... (23cents for a LM7805, and 15cents for a L78L05) and would solve the voltage problem. For the code issue, I used a cheap solar cell to monitor the light/voltage, as I find using an LDR troublesome- as the voltage in a voltage divider will get hard to measure as the light level changes, and your battery drops. The better solution with the LDR may be the voltage regulator to keep it constant on the voltage divider with the LDR. Heres my code for the solar lantern- it can probably be simplified more. github.com/david-sg/solar_lantern-attiny85-arduino/blob/master/solar-lantern-attiny85.ino

    •  Před 2 lety

      @@overclockers6835 So you seem to have problems with an LDR, so do I and so have I read. Thanks for the link to your code. I've just cloned it. I'll study it and if I have any issues I'll come back to you.

  • @user-th6gw1jh1t
    @user-th6gw1jh1t Před 3 lety

    Здравствуйте. Спасибо за видео,очень познавательно.Можно задать Вам несколько вопросов.Хочу приобрести данный модуль,а русскоязычных обзоров нет,при переводе комментариев ,не все корректно и доступно в понимании - онлайн переводчик многое искажает.Могу ли я данный модуль использовать для заряда Li-ion аккумуляторов,для питания каких то своих устройств в пределах доступных характеристик.Что бы Вы порекомендовали по охлаждению данного модуля(справляется ли штатный вентилятор или что то можно самому доработать),какие минусы и плюсы.Да и собственно стоит ли покупать это устройство или присмотреться к более лучшему чем это. Спасибо. Hello. Thank you for the video,very informative.I can ask you a few questions.I want to purchase this module,but there are no Russian-language reviews, when translating comments, not everything is correct and accessible in understanding - online translator distorts a lot of things.Can I use this module to charge Li-ion batteries,to power some of my devices within the available characteristics.What would you recommend for cooling this module(whether the regular fan copes or something can be modified yourself), what are the cons and pros.And in fact, is it worth buying this device or looking at a better one than this. Thanks.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      No, do not buy this device. It surges power when turned on && It is not meant for recharging Liion, it will probably overcharge them.

    • @user-th6gw1jh1t
      @user-th6gw1jh1t Před 3 lety

      Спасибо.

  • @ElectroLIB
    @ElectroLIB Před 3 lety

    I bought a lot of attiny85 fakes and in fact when I get them they don't work! I found out that if you reset the fuses they work fine afterwards!

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      I tried resetting the fuses too, but it didn't work. What was the error code you got before you ressetted?

    • @ElectroLIB
      @ElectroLIB Před 3 lety

      @@overclockers6835 I don't remember the error code but I remember that a message was displayed saying that I did not have the right material!

    • @teejay872
      @teejay872 Před rokem

      Then it was just used parts... not fake. I bought some AT89S52... all used, but working. You get what you pay for.

  • @kensilva3943
    @kensilva3943 Před 3 lety

    47pf 50v?

  • @jacknjanesshowtell9499

    Nice video. I believe the charger is putting the same amount of current into the AAA battery as it would with an AA at the 1A setting. As you suggested, that is higher than ideal for an NiMH AAA, but it does work. The only way to get it to charge any battery at the lower 500mA setting is to charge more batteries at one time. I would prefer the 500mA setting for AAAs. The charger doesn't allow as much control as some of the chargers with more features, but it didn't cost $50 or more. Do you know if this charger will go into 500mA charging mode with only 3 batteries charging? Or does it have to have 4 batteries charging?

    • @jacknjanesshowtell9499
      @jacknjanesshowtell9499 Před 3 lety

      I happened to see another person do a video with a lot of experimenting with this charger (czcams.com/video/O_bUecBcsMo/video.html). I don't know if he realized the value of it but he revealed an interesting thing pertaining to the issue I mentioned above. He had installed 3 or 4 batteries and was removing them one at a time. I noticed that the charger stayed in 500mA mode with only 1 or 2 batteries installed at that point. So that is a roundabout way to get the charger to go into 500mA mode for charging one or two AAAs or slow charging larger batteries if anyone finds that useful.

  • @abdulwaaseihsultan7733

    Could have been even better if you explained the step up feature.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, I'm still using it for step-down, but really can't recommend it due to the power surge when switching it on...

    • @abdulwaaseihsultan7733
      @abdulwaaseihsultan7733 Před 3 lety

      @@overclockers6835 thanks very much for your advice.

  • @sekoni
    @sekoni Před 3 lety

    how can i determine the mah (capacity) of a battery with this device?

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      Not in built. You'd have to manually discharge, then charge on it. For proper testing, you need another model.

    • @sekoni
      @sekoni Před 3 lety

      @@overclockers6835 like the li-500 ?

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      @@sekoni yep, the li-500 will do a discharge, charge, measure cycle. But it does not let you change the battery type- tradeoff.

  • @mini4x494
    @mini4x494 Před 3 lety

    Can i use it to discharge batteries i want to put them at 50% to store it

  • @scottstevens7569
    @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

    Nice details and demo. Hopefully proves handy someday when I figure out a good use for the 20 I have. Maybe I can stop the dog from licking everything and switching things off/on randomly. ;>) Keep having fun!

  • @Mark1024MAK
    @Mark1024MAK Před 3 lety

    Please note that despite the description, I don’t consider that this device has over voltage protection. In professional systems, over voltage protection normally means a separate independent detection / sensing system that switches the unit off or otherwise disables the unit (possibly by clamping the output) if an over voltage condition is detected. By independent, I mean not part of the normal voltage feedback regulation system. The voltage spike at switch on is almost certainly due one or more of the following reasons: Maybe the speed of the DC-DC converter to transfer power is significantly faster than the time the voltage feedback regulation system takes to adjust the output power. It could be due to a capacitor in part of the feedback/control circuit taking time to charge up, or just poor design. Or it maybe that the original design had a ‘soft start’ system (so that the output voltage ramps up more slowly rather than rapidly) and then this feature was removed without further consideration of any unintended impact. However, considering the relatively low cost, this inexpensive unit is fine for loads that are tolerant of these limitations.

  • @scottstevens7569
    @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

    I liked this. Found your explanations clear and easy to follow. Did you use a diode somewhere, like the GND from solar panel? Maybe to 4056 and maybe also the ATtiny. Saw it marked on the PCB, but didn't see close enough to determine if used or hear mention of size/type. I'm actually today playing with similar circuit, just testing some 'Solar Converter IC' to see if I can get a useful 3.7v Li-ion upgrade.(Have a bag full of options) TBH, I am leaning towards your Attiny method for both power extension and non-static display, likely easier too. I think I need a stack of your boards....

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      No diode installed as I'm only using the solar as a light meter in the owl build. If you use a diode, you need to cut the track under the diode as its currently connected. Hindsight on pcb design, it may be better to use solder bridges (using smd pads) rather than connected sections that need to be cut and could also allow you to use surface mount components.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      The diode outline is from the solar + to the 2nd pin on the attiny. You need to check if the tp4056 vin- terminal is direct to the vout-, or if its the vin+ direct to vo+ . I recall thinking this a possible problem after I sent it to production. The diode may need to be on the solar - in, rather than the +. I think thats why i left off some solder mask on the solar -, in case I needed to cut that track to put in a diode.

    • @scottstevens7569
      @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

      @@overclockers6835 I've always seen the diode on the negative side, either between the solar cell and - in on the tp4056, or between the -tp4056 solar and a transistors base and ending at -out. I recall a vid or two displaying either no protection or a direct connection on that side between -out and -batt. A possible tp4056 weakness in some circuits.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      @@scottstevens7569 sounds right! think the diode probably needs to go on the - side of the solar.

  • @scottstevens7569
    @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

    Looks like another handy Attiny programmer shield to add to the collection. Please consider using more close-ups and 360 degree views along with specific parts names/details in video or description for future videos. I enjoy your topics and presentation, and think you are heading in a good direction. Personally I just find more details helpful in many ways for my viewing experience. I often wish to recreate, modify or incorporate CZcams things I see, and don't want to reinvent from scratch someone else's idea/demo and like a defined starting point information. General preference not "What I did" vs "How I did this" (Hopefully helpful comment, no criticism intended) Looking forward to your content.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      Good suggestions Scott! Adding the parts to the description. Will try to get better close ups and more detailed on 'how to'.

  • @scottstevens7569
    @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

    Interesting. Learning PCB design myself currently, using similar components. Appreciate your passing info along as it really helps in a timely manner.

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      Glad you found it useful. I've also learned a lot from the videos available on youtube. Be sure to check out Robert Feranec (if you havent already) czcams.com/users/matarofe

  • @scottstevens7569
    @scottstevens7569 Před 3 lety

    Cool, I have several batches and now I'll be able to test them. Good info and handy for me. Too bad about the declined refund. Probably would have to check if the invoice was original as well in trying to deal with some sellers sometimes. Like that will happen.

  • @roberts_curiosity9387

    FYI, I get a pretty strange waveform, when it goes into current limit: czcams.com/video/JiEiGJToLJU/video.html

  • @overclockers6835
    @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

    After a bit more usage, and response from FNIRSI on the surge, I don't think its a safe device for projects. They said that you can turn it on with your device not connected, then connect to avoid the surge, that's not a solution.

  • @MrBobWareham
    @MrBobWareham Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video it was most interesting for me personally I would have stuck with the hand made board for a one-off project but if you think you can sell them then move it over for a final test and put them on Tindi if the demand is there go for it

    • @overclockers6835
      @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the comment and suggestion Bob. Glad it was interesting for you! I noticed the other day that it was taking some charge from the solar panel, so it is lasting a little longer before needing a recharge than expected. Not sure if there is demand for the pcb- looking at some other ideas that may have more marketability.

  • @overclockers6835
    @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

    UPDATE: Aliexpress declined the refund ‐--------- The seller has provided the authorization file from the brand owner / purchase invoice to prove the item was original.

    • @MaxintRD
      @MaxintRD Před 3 lety

      Wow! That chip clearly looks manipulated. The legs are tinned, the top is shaved/sanded and then the top painted and re-lasered new markings. Clear picture of a fake. Perhaps you can even remove the top painting with acetone to see what's underneath. Did the markings on the bottom side give any hint on its true nature? Embarrassing to read that AliExpress declined the refund. How to those document prove that what you got is listed on those documents? In the case of my fake ATtiny44A's the detailed pictures I provided plus the fact that the chips didn't work, were sufficient to get the refund. It's amazing how much effort people to to scam someone else out of a few cents. I guess doing it on a large scale makes it's sufficiently worth their while ...

    • @ohmslaw6856
      @ohmslaw6856 Před 3 lety

      Alot of them are refurbished..

  • @overclockers6835
    @overclockers6835 Před 3 lety

    Set int OctX = 0; and reuploaded the sketch- seems to have fixed the high/level bug on the buzzer....

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    @seleldjdfmn221 Před 4 lety

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    @seleldjdfmn221 Před 4 lety

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