David L. Jones

A $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.

A camping headlamp is better than nothing — but it's the wrong tool for board work. Here's what the specs actually say.

A dead Dremel sparks a deep dive into teardowns as a documentation discipline — and why board-level knowledge matters more than ever.