Imagine the mods you could do with that. You could put a huge rechargeable battery pack into it so it stays lit until the end of time. Great video though. I wondered why you put the shell back together prior to testing.
I think I have that same Helping Hands and if it is the same one I honestly don't blame you for not thinking about using it right away because it's not nearly as helpful as advertised. I have personally taken to using hemostats and sticky tack for almost all of my work holding.
You're practically guaranteed 5V with a USB plug. With a barrel jack, people will plug anything in that fits. I'm thinking USB removes the need for a 5V regulator to be installed and other protective components.
because you have like 5 USB C chargers around the house anyway that will work, your power bank can do the trick and we don't need 5 sizes of barrel chargers this way. I don't miss the days where one drawer in your house contained a collection of 50 different barrel chargers in 5 different sizes, all with varying voltage.
You're joking, right? For the one disadvantage of robustness, you still come-out way ahead by using a standardized, universal and ubiquitous power source. I honestly find your opinion a little baffling.
This repair was crying out for a conversion to a rechargeable light sign, so much room for a battery and charging module, Im sure you would have all the parts in a salvage bin you will have gathered from previous projects/ beyond economical repair etc.if you're like me.
I see Steve is using the new IPA AI. Rub it over the board a few times and it automatically adds missing solder for you. ̶s̶t̶u̶p̶i̶d̶ Clever IPA AI thing
In the end you won that is what matters sir and showing the world that things can be frustrating nice!, stupid light thing 🤨or is it just being Strange. Thanks, StezStix Fix?
Hay Steve we all get days like that but you got there in the end why do you put things back together then test it out l think you should try it first before putting it back together 😊
You are pretty solid at diagnosing and solving issue Steve, but a few thoughts on your soldering style: First, CLEAN YOUR TIP!!!! Frequently. Your know those stands with the brass scrub pad in them? That is the way, and perhaps consider one of those little containers of soldering tip refreshing from time to time. Second - you leave a LOT of carbon behind, what temp are you using? Perhaps experiment with a lower temp? Finally, tooth brushes are so much better at cleaning flux residue - nice stiff bristles. And finally, a question, what flux are you using, cause I need to get me some of that! Stay excellent, Steve!
@@yummyklown9226you'd also need CC1 and CC2 with a 5.1k resistor to ground to set the power supply to 5V, but even with that there are six pin USB C ports that are easily soldered by hand.
Hi mate,would you be interested in fixing a 2017 nividia controller that right joystick drifts? Would love to see if you can sort. Thanks in advance. Ian
I’m glad I caught your video. I just sat down to recollect my thoughts as I’ve been also having one of those days. I just spent 2 hours ripping my shop apart looking for my butane soldering iron which I’ve had been using for close to the past 10 years. I figured that’s ok, I have an extension cord I’ll just use the electric. Another hour later??? Can find it… Where do these things go? It’s driving me mad. Unfortunately for me,my boys have moved out of the house several years ago so I don’t even have anyone to blame😢,lol. Thanks for the vid and the smile,hopefully our day will turn around 👍
@StezStixFix ive got a sega mega drive im despite to fix its not getting any power do you have any idea whats causing it ive took it apart and the power wires look fine no damage or anything
Makes a change to see you fix something simple and you still made it look difficult 😁 For my devices that charge via USB, USB C , Micro USB ect I use the magnetic charge cables where a device end comes off. So my tablets, phone and PS4 controller has a small magnetic adapter plugged in and the charge cable clicks into place. This also saves ware on the port. Love your vids
Btw Stez, if you're a Bolton FC fan, I hope your next shite is a hedgehog, they let me down on both of my bets today, got beat at home by Carlisle, bunch of twonks :(
What is up with todays micro usb sockets, are they soldered with and to boards made from chinesium or is it just the poor quality lead free solder used today ? They break so easily, its not like a light up box is constantly being plugged in and unplugged all the time.
Whilst I love the retro gaming stuff I can't actually see myself getting something like that off eBay and having a go myself. However, the skills you've taught me are transferable and this kind of product is something I'd have a go at. Unless there's something retro that is a collectors item I can't see them being used. This, however, you have saved from landfill. A slightly more complicated port repair with a satisfying ending. Great work.
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Lol, I think this is the first time I've seen you actually put the batteries in and not just make them magically insert themselves.
Yeah, thought I'd go a bit traditional on this one! 🤣
stretch out the video time for ad $$$
@@StezStixFixI'm surprised you didn't attempt to swap in a USB c port
@@xxxhypoxxx He cut 45 minutes from the video.
Stupid Batteries
I'm loving the magnetic power connectors you can get cheap, just drill a 6mm hole and solder the leads, no more plugging in and out.
Imagine the mods you could do with that. You could put a huge rechargeable battery pack into it so it stays lit until the end of time. Great video though. I wondered why you put the shell back together prior to testing.
I have been binge watching all your videos. top stuff.
was that melting plastic I saw at 5:02? The black bit in the bottom left of the port...
Great fix, I probably would have put the sign "upside down" for the thumbnail 😂
Love the channel mate you actually inspired me to start fixing electronics myself.
Quick question what thermal camera do you use?
Ohh my god you showed the secret of how the battery gets into the device it's unbelievable my mind is blown!
Nice job. But the one question remains: Why is something like a Stranger Things light thing even existing?
Making money.
You should see the amount of products (way more useless than this one e.g. Lots of kitchenware) tailored to Americans out there.
youve never seen fandom merch before? I'm certain you have, lol.
Why do adults play with miniature train sets?
because having a full scale train needs a hell lot of garden? 🤣😂
@@bufordmaddogtannen The key-word is "play".
I love this Stranger Things crossover
Would have liked to have seen a USB-C go on there. Those micro USBs need to go straight into the garbage as far as I'm concerned.
@3:30 screaming at the screen, “swap it to USB-C!”
I think I have that same Helping Hands and if it is the same one I honestly don't blame you for not thinking about using it right away because it's not nearly as helpful as advertised. I have personally taken to using hemostats and sticky tack for almost all of my work holding.
hemostats are tragically under-rated tools, imo. i wouldn't be without them these days.
Nicely done Steve!
Love the music in this one
Very enlightening fix - Stupid Light
Good afternoon from Miami. Nice to see you again !
After watching hundreds of NF videos, its, well, tempting to watch this, errr, art?
It looks like a quallity product. I am sure the ST trademark holder know about this product and agreed with its manufacturing. :D
I'm surprised it doesn't say "Thinger Strangs" like t-shirts on AliExpress do.
An ordinary barrel jack would do the trick - I don't know why everything needs to be USB nowadays (regardless which type).
You're practically guaranteed 5V with a USB plug. With a barrel jack, people will plug anything in that fits. I'm thinking USB removes the need for a 5V regulator to be installed and other protective components.
because you have like 5 USB C chargers around the house anyway that will work, your power bank can do the trick and we don't need 5 sizes of barrel chargers this way. I don't miss the days where one drawer in your house contained a collection of 50 different barrel chargers in 5 different sizes, all with varying voltage.
You're joking, right? For the one disadvantage of robustness, you still come-out way ahead by using a standardized, universal and ubiquitous power source. I honestly find your opinion a little baffling.
This repair was crying out for a conversion to a rechargeable light sign, so much room for a battery and charging module, Im sure you would have all the parts in a salvage bin you will have gathered from previous projects/ beyond economical repair etc.if you're like me.
how about doing a bit of a upgrade it would have been great to see you put in more leds a usb c charger board in with a couple of old e cig battery's
Captain Bodge rides again - excellent ish video
I see Steve is using the new IPA AI. Rub it over the board a few times and it automatically adds missing solder for you. ̶s̶t̶u̶p̶i̶d̶ Clever IPA AI thing
I learned to test first and then put it back together.
For what it is its pretty cool. I can hear the theme in my head when its on. Cheers Steve👍
Thanks Chris, yeah it's pretty cool. Looks good in the dark! 👍
Very high tech.
Still one of the most entertaining fix-it presenters. Thanks Steve, please keep the videos coming!
This was a perfect candidate for modification. Better LEDs. Better circuit board.
Better still, just chuck it in the bin!
Bit of Flux would have helped do you think Steve?
Excellent repair Steve!! 🐺
In the end you won that is what matters sir and showing the world that things can be frustrating nice!, stupid light thing 🤨or is it just being Strange. Thanks, StezStix Fix?
Hay Steve we all get days like that but you got there in the end why do you put things back together then test it out l think you should try it first before putting it back together 😊
You are pretty solid at diagnosing and solving issue Steve, but a few thoughts on your soldering style: First, CLEAN YOUR TIP!!!! Frequently. Your know those stands with the brass scrub pad in them? That is the way, and perhaps consider one of those little containers of soldering tip refreshing from time to time. Second - you leave a LOT of carbon behind, what temp are you using? Perhaps experiment with a lower temp? Finally, tooth brushes are so much better at cleaning flux residue - nice stiff bristles. And finally, a question, what flux are you using, cause I need to get me some of that! Stay excellent, Steve!
That was a strange one.
Are you using lead free solder? Every time I use that stuff, it looks like crusty crap.
Such a fun video as always. I'm not sure this was worth all the effort though 😅
Maby you could have tried a USB-C port on instead as they are much more user friendly and you can plug those in blindfolded 😆.
I donno what you're talking about USB-C ports are far more difficult to install. They've got 24 pins compared to just 4 on Micro USB
@@Talmiior True, but in this case the ground and Vcc is the only two being used here.
@@yummyklown9226you'd also need CC1 and CC2 with a 5.1k resistor to ground to set the power supply to 5V, but even with that there are six pin USB C ports that are easily soldered by hand.
Hi mate,would you be interested in fixing a 2017 nividia controller that right joystick drifts? Would love to see if you can sort. Thanks in advance.
Ian
Steve, you could've replaced with a type C port since you got enough room for it.
Every time you do your 'solid test', I expect you to break into an Ashford & Simpson song. And now it's solid, solid as a rock...
It'll only take 5 minutes 😂😂 I always look forward to your take apart raps for the sponsors 👌
Nice rap this time Steve!
I've been there - when a 'simple' fix turns into a pain in the ass. Got there in the end! Nice fix 😊
Nice fix as always. Love the movie covers on the wall behind you. I did that one time.
Why did they stop using barrel jacks for power?
Liked the music 🫠
11.45 When it didn't work I laughed so hard some of the coffee I was drinking shot out of my nose!
@StezStix Fix? How uv green mask do you use ?
Whhhhyyyyyy do you put things back together before testing? When will you learn?
Solid
What an interesting... Piece of landfill.
Last time I had to fix a device with those stupid USB connectors, I gave up and replace the whole PCB with the USB pre soldered.
styropyro vibes there with the edited "flipping"! lol
I’m glad I caught your video. I just sat down to recollect my thoughts as I’ve been also having one of those days. I just spent 2 hours ripping my shop apart looking for my butane soldering iron which I’ve had been using for close to the past 10 years.
I figured that’s ok, I have an extension cord I’ll just use the electric. Another hour later??? Can find it…
Where do these things go? It’s driving me mad.
Unfortunately for me,my boys have moved out of the house several years ago so I don’t even have anyone to blame😢,lol.
Thanks for the vid and the smile,hopefully our day will turn around 👍
Hope the irons turned up!
Just needs to summon the lovely Debbie McGee and it's a product well worth owning.
Crazy how cheep things being made these days wonder how many these end up in landfill
@StezStixFix ive got a sega mega drive im despite to fix its not getting any power do you have any idea whats causing it ive took it apart and the power wires look fine no damage or anything
I can't be certain without examining it first, but it sounds like it might be broken.
Missed the opportunity to convert it to USB C, would have been nice to see.
Very interesting fix love watching you cogs turn when things don't work
Thumbs up for Shabba!
I like a disassembly without rap as much as the next man.
Well now it's the end that is ruined :)
I fricken love the struggle! You make the simplest repairs interesting and fun ! Thanks for another great one!
How to make a 5min video into a 15min video. by StezStixFix 😁👍❤
After series 1...I could see this having value. After season 3...its landfill.
what a guy!
I'm surprised you didn't switch it to USB-C. ;)
USB-C needs 2 extra resistors.
Steve was too sober for this fix... Need to hit the Balmer Peak next time...
Also, cleaning your tip will probably help...
is that molten plastic on you pliers at 4:44 ?
Yes - yes it was, but minimal effort time.
Makes a change to see you fix something simple and you still made it look difficult 😁
For my devices that charge via USB, USB C , Micro USB ect I use the magnetic charge cables where a device end comes off. So my tablets, phone and PS4 controller has a small magnetic adapter plugged in and the charge cable clicks into place. This also saves ware on the port.
Love your vids
omg a paul daniels reference :D
You need to use more flux I think as that’s the reason your solder isn’t flowing properly.
Please tell me you have had the Paul Daniels picture for a while. 😂
Hi Steve, is the soundtrack of your own making? You have good taste in music :)
Nice music at 5 min. Can you tell me who it is please?
8:01
Hey! I happen to be an expert at struggling like an idiot.
Nice.....
One of the best raps yet.
Nice
Strange faulty LED. Light. Can. I. Fix. It
12:07 he is singing the song of our people...
Still sick, thanks for these uploads Steve. Really love your videos, no one does it like you!
Needs to go on your wall 👍🏻
Btw Stez, if you're a Bolton FC fan, I hope your next shite is a hedgehog, they let me down on both of my bets today, got beat at home by Carlisle, bunch of twonks :(
I stayed to watch the rap out of respect, nice little fix.
Entertaining as always, love it!
What is up with todays micro usb sockets, are they soldered with and to boards made from chinesium or is it just the poor quality lead free solder used today ? They break so easily, its not like a light up box is constantly being plugged in and unplugged all the time.
Aaahhhhh flux is your friend use it more!!!!!
Great job Steve, at least the USB socket should be a bit more durable that it was originally 👍
Paul Daniels!
Whilst I love the retro gaming stuff I can't actually see myself getting something like that off eBay and having a go myself. However, the skills you've taught me are transferable and this kind of product is something I'd have a go at.
Unless there's something retro that is a collectors item I can't see them being used. This, however, you have saved from landfill.
A slightly more complicated port repair with a satisfying ending.
Great work.
Read the video description; this didn't come from eBay.
@@Okurka. I didn't say it did. Read it again. Try harder next time.
@@matthewbowers88 I didn't say you said this came from eBay. Read it again. Try harder next time.
You should clean the tip of your soldering iron more often man. That eases heat transfer 😎
Or use a bigger one for big pads.
I would have just replaced it with TP4056 Charging Module
😂😂😢😢😅😅 good work man keep up the fiction I'll keep watching
On the plus side no burnt plastic. Very funny though 😂. Great video.
5:05 😕
That's a lovely light I want one 😍
All that space for a poxy led strip, it’s crying out for a modification, at least a bright led strip 😂
Never been this early for one of your videos. Great channel!
If your name were Jim, I would say „it’s dead Jim”
And the channel would be called Jim'll Fix It?
that thing is so huge and empty, it could fit at least kind of accumulator that could be a powerbank but it's just empty light