Badcaps
high failure rate of electrolytic capacitors produced between 1999 and 2007
Episodes
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#5265: Repairing a $50 Dremel When the Warranty Costs MoreA $50 tool, a 90-minute drive, and a warranty that costs more than the item. How macro PCB photography and public documentation make repair possible.Main topic -
#5656: Why a Headlamp Fails at Precision Electronics WorkA camping headlamp is better than nothing — but it's the wrong tool for board work. Here's what the specs actually say. -
#5270: Teardowns as Documentation: Inside the Hardware Repair PlaybookA dead Dremel sparks a deep dive into teardowns as a documentation discipline — and why board-level knowledge matters more than ever.