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STRANGE Faulty LED Light | Can I FIX It? 

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This is my daughter's Stranger Things light thing. It's a thing that now doesn't light. Strange.
It works with batteries but not with the micro USB cable. Let's open this bad boy up and see if we can fix it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@infin1ty850
@infin1ty850 9 месяцев назад
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.
@StezStixFix
@StezStixFix 9 месяцев назад
Yeah, thought I'd go a bit traditional on this one! 🤣
@xxxhypoxxx
@xxxhypoxxx 9 месяцев назад
stretch out the video time for ad $$$
@stevenbenson9976
@stevenbenson9976 9 месяцев назад
@@StezStixFixI'm surprised you didn't attempt to swap in a USB c port
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
@@xxxhypoxxx He cut 45 minutes from the video.
@DDekes
@DDekes 9 месяцев назад
Stupid Batteries
@UkdangermanRepairs
@UkdangermanRepairs 9 месяцев назад
Great fix, I probably would have put the sign "upside down" for the thumbnail 😂
@hoffmannolsen
@hoffmannolsen 9 месяцев назад
@3:30 screaming at the screen, “swap it to USB-C!”
@Elberto71
@Elberto71 9 месяцев назад
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.
@soggytoast111
@soggytoast111 9 месяцев назад
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.
@Wolb
@Wolb 9 месяцев назад
was that melting plastic I saw at 5:02? The black bit in the bottom left of the port...
@richardhalliday6469
@richardhalliday6469 9 месяцев назад
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.
@vladimirivkovic6030
@vladimirivkovic6030 9 месяцев назад
After watching hundreds of NF videos, its, well, tempting to watch this, errr, art?
@mtshark7
@mtshark7 9 месяцев назад
Nicely done Steve!
@haraldhechler3557
@haraldhechler3557 9 месяцев назад
Nice job. But the one question remains: Why is something like a Stranger Things light thing even existing?
@bufordmaddogtannen
@bufordmaddogtannen 9 месяцев назад
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.
@aprilmeowmeow
@aprilmeowmeow 9 месяцев назад
youve never seen fandom merch before? I'm certain you have, lol.
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
Why do adults play with miniature train sets?
@bufordmaddogtannen
@bufordmaddogtannen 9 месяцев назад
⁠because having a full scale train needs a hell lot of garden? 🤣😂
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
@@bufordmaddogtannen The key-word is "play".
@Zooumberg
@Zooumberg 8 месяцев назад
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.
@Darthvexen
@Darthvexen 9 месяцев назад
It'll only take 5 minutes 😂😂 I always look forward to your take apart raps for the sponsors 👌
@Snuzzlekin
@Snuzzlekin 9 месяцев назад
Love the music in this one
@krahwinkel9503
@krahwinkel9503 9 месяцев назад
An ordinary barrel jack would do the trick - I don't know why everything needs to be USB nowadays (regardless which type).
@PhilipBryden
@PhilipBryden 9 месяцев назад
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.
@Bolli1983
@Bolli1983 9 месяцев назад
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.
@ItsMrAssholeToYou
@ItsMrAssholeToYou 9 месяцев назад
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.
@jiwik731
@jiwik731 9 месяцев назад
It looks like a quallity product. I am sure the ST trademark holder know about this product and agreed with its manufacturing. :D
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
I'm surprised it doesn't say "Thinger Strangs" like t-shirts on AliExpress do.
@frankmarlinghaus6336
@frankmarlinghaus6336 9 месяцев назад
Good afternoon from Miami. Nice to see you again !
@billcunigan288
@billcunigan288 9 месяцев назад
Ohh my god you showed the secret of how the battery gets into the device it's unbelievable my mind is blown!
@LOrealHardly
@LOrealHardly 9 месяцев назад
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
@RetroGamesBoy78
@RetroGamesBoy78 9 месяцев назад
How to make a 5min video into a 15min video. by StezStixFix 😁👍❤
@troycrees7391
@troycrees7391 9 месяцев назад
Love the channel mate you actually inspired me to start fixing electronics myself. Quick question what thermal camera do you use?
@seanmacdude
@seanmacdude 9 месяцев назад
11.45 When it didn't work I laughed so hard some of the coffee I was drinking shot out of my nose!
@eak125
@eak125 9 месяцев назад
Steve was too sober for this fix... Need to hit the Balmer Peak next time... Also, cleaning your tip will probably help...
@CDRaff
@CDRaff 9 месяцев назад
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.
@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail
@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail 9 месяцев назад
hemostats are tragically under-rated tools, imo. i wouldn't be without them these days.
@jagjay8033
@jagjay8033 9 месяцев назад
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
@bristolrovers27
@bristolrovers27 9 месяцев назад
Captain Bodge rides again - excellent ish video
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
Why did they stop using barrel jacks for power?
@cupidstunt22
@cupidstunt22 9 месяцев назад
Solid
@lowguidoschopshop
@lowguidoschopshop 9 месяцев назад
I have been binge watching all your videos. top stuff.
@ncross1857
@ncross1857 9 месяцев назад
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...
@rciancia
@rciancia 9 месяцев назад
Very enlightening fix - Stupid Light
@unperrier5998
@unperrier5998 9 месяцев назад
I like a disassembly without rap as much as the next man. Well now it's the end that is ruined :)
@FiveStringCommando
@FiveStringCommando 9 месяцев назад
8:01 Hey! I happen to be an expert at struggling like an idiot.
@AJB2K3
@AJB2K3 9 месяцев назад
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.
@martinpanks992
@martinpanks992 9 месяцев назад
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 😆.
@Talmiior
@Talmiior 9 месяцев назад
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
@yummyklown9226
@yummyklown9226 9 месяцев назад
@@Talmiior True, but in this case the ground and Vcc is the only two being used here.
@Delcaek
@Delcaek 9 месяцев назад
@@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.
@BackForwardPunch
@BackForwardPunch 9 месяцев назад
Nice rap this time Steve!
@Mr-Mag00
@Mr-Mag00 9 месяцев назад
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?
@Cassandra_Johnson
@Cassandra_Johnson 9 месяцев назад
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!
@bobsg35
@bobsg35 9 месяцев назад
That was a strange one.
@Heymrk
@Heymrk 9 месяцев назад
This was a perfect candidate for modification. Better LEDs. Better circuit board.
@No_soup_for_you
@No_soup_for_you 9 месяцев назад
Better still, just chuck it in the bin!
@Stucc0Dude
@Stucc0Dude 9 месяцев назад
I'm surprised you didn't switch it to USB-C. ;)
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
USB-C needs 2 extra resistors.
@evilutionltd
@evilutionltd 9 месяцев назад
Are you using lead free solder? Every time I use that stuff, it looks like crusty crap.
@simonlunt353
@simonlunt353 9 месяцев назад
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 😊
@ianhardie2606
@ianhardie2606 9 месяцев назад
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
@kriswillems5661
@kriswillems5661 9 месяцев назад
Very high tech.
@dazza4983
@dazza4983 9 месяцев назад
There was a criminal lack of flux throughout that whole repair 😅
@xxxhypoxxx
@xxxhypoxxx 9 месяцев назад
indeed there was
@ItsMrAssholeToYou
@ItsMrAssholeToYou 9 месяцев назад
Ah, a fan of Louis Rossmann, I see.
@jamesdavies686
@jamesdavies686 9 месяцев назад
seriously wth. He also laid down solder mask on a wet fluxy board.
@Crystawth
@Crystawth 9 месяцев назад
Agreed. There should have been lots of flux on that board by the time it was done. I realize flux isn't the cheapest thing in the world, but damn it makes everything a lot easier...
@franckozon
@franckozon 9 месяцев назад
Nice
@01Hudesohn
@01Hudesohn 9 месяцев назад
Easy Job. Would do it the same way. Good work like
@freddyboombatz
@freddyboombatz 9 месяцев назад
I learned to test first and then put it back together.
@FM4ever
@FM4ever 9 месяцев назад
I love this Stranger Things crossover
@rafaellguerra
@rafaellguerra 9 месяцев назад
@StezStix Fix? How uv green mask do you use ?
@chrisj2848
@chrisj2848 9 месяцев назад
For what it is its pretty cool. I can hear the theme in my head when its on. Cheers Steve👍
@StezStixFix
@StezStixFix 9 месяцев назад
Thanks Chris, yeah it's pretty cool. Looks good in the dark! 👍
@luckywetland
@luckywetland 5 месяцев назад
Steve, you could've replaced with a type C port since you got enough room for it.
@danhitchcock727
@danhitchcock727 9 месяцев назад
My car key fob button thing was broken. Ordered a new case and soldered the new buttons on to the old board then put it in a new car key fob button thing. My first ever fix by soldering, would never have even tried if it wasn't for this channel. Nice one. Car then failed it's MOT and is going to be scrapped. Stupid car!
@TheVintageApplianceEmporium
@TheVintageApplianceEmporium 9 месяцев назад
Such a fun video as always. I'm not sure this was worth all the effort though 😅
@chriscichocki61
@chriscichocki61 9 месяцев назад
Bit of Flux would have helped do you think Steve?
@JamesG19771
@JamesG19771 9 месяцев назад
Thumbs up for Shabba!
@parttimegamer5938
@parttimegamer5938 9 месяцев назад
Crazy how cheep things being made these days wonder how many these end up in landfill
@Bdubyaful
@Bdubyaful 9 месяцев назад
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 👍
@zx85
@zx85 9 месяцев назад
Hope the irons turned up!
@satoau1
@satoau1 9 месяцев назад
styropyro vibes there with the edited "flipping"! lol
@Jared-C
@Jared-C 9 месяцев назад
Liked the music 🫠
@markkimber5418
@markkimber5418 9 месяцев назад
@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
@ItsMrAssholeToYou
@ItsMrAssholeToYou 9 месяцев назад
I can't be certain without examining it first, but it sounds like it might be broken.
@mintpalmer
@mintpalmer 9 месяцев назад
I've been there - when a 'simple' fix turns into a pain in the ass. Got there in the end! Nice fix 😊
@kennycarter9969
@kennycarter9969 9 месяцев назад
Nice.....
@timehunter9467
@timehunter9467 9 месяцев назад
I stayed to watch the rap out of respect, nice little fix.
@superamario6464
@superamario6464 9 месяцев назад
Niiiice!
@cliff_hewitt
@cliff_hewitt 9 месяцев назад
One of the best raps yet.
@KrispyBizcut
@KrispyBizcut 9 месяцев назад
Dude I love about anything you do and I'll watch it.. but you are way to good at fixing shit to be doing this type of stuff.. all I'm asking is get back into the game consoles and stuff like that... please 🙏!
@Cablesmith
@Cablesmith 9 месяцев назад
All that space for a poxy led strip, it’s crying out for a modification, at least a bright led strip 😂
@8outof10catzDOOM
@8outof10catzDOOM 9 месяцев назад
Coming on the next video: He repairs a remote control that works with batteries but not without.
@hoffmannolsen
@hoffmannolsen 9 месяцев назад
If your name were Jim, I would say „it’s dead Jim”
@Okurka.
@Okurka. 9 месяцев назад
And the channel would be called Jim'll Fix It?
@Jesselovespinball
@Jesselovespinball 9 месяцев назад
I fricken love the struggle! You make the simplest repairs interesting and fun ! Thanks for another great one!
@klugkluk
@klugkluk 9 месяцев назад
Missed the opportunity to convert it to USB C, would have been nice to see.
@fionaskittle
@fionaskittle 9 месяцев назад
lmao what an impressive amount of effort for something so utterly useless! Fantastic :p
@GameOver8809
@GameOver8809 9 месяцев назад
omg a paul daniels reference :D
@Othraerir
@Othraerir 9 месяцев назад
what a guy!
@Tony-xn7sd
@Tony-xn7sd 9 месяцев назад
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 :(
@zx85
@zx85 9 месяцев назад
12:07 he is singing the song of our people...
@dadat30
@dadat30 9 месяцев назад
Steve, ALWAYS test before you close it up! :D lol
@ItsMrAssholeToYou
@ItsMrAssholeToYou 9 месяцев назад
I'm pretty sure not doing that is part of his shtick. Wish he'd reconsider that choice.
@wolfmanrepairs
@wolfmanrepairs 9 месяцев назад
Excellent repair Steve!! 🐺
@Rich77UK
@Rich77UK 9 месяцев назад
After series 1...I could see this having value. After season 3...its landfill.
@d18c7db
@d18c7db 9 месяцев назад
Whhhhyyyyyy do you put things back together before testing? When will you learn?
@coondogtheman
@coondogtheman 9 месяцев назад
Nice fix as always. Love the movie covers on the wall behind you. I did that one time.
@virtulosity
@virtulosity 9 месяцев назад
goddamnit.. this chan just popped up in my feed today.. i'm soo hooked now :) Awesome stuff! Been watching for hours.
@m0rph3us666
@m0rph3us666 9 месяцев назад
is that molten plastic on you pliers at 4:44 ?
@xxxhypoxxx
@xxxhypoxxx 9 месяцев назад
Yes - yes it was, but minimal effort time.
@joshholbrooks1181
@joshholbrooks1181 9 месяцев назад
😂😂😢😢😅😅 good work man keep up the fiction I'll keep watching
@A7mag3ddon
@A7mag3ddon 9 месяцев назад
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.
@RedBairnMedia
@RedBairnMedia 9 месяцев назад
Just needs to summon the lovely Debbie McGee and it's a product well worth owning.
@ThatTascamGuy
@ThatTascamGuy 9 месяцев назад
That is the worst quality little PCB I've ever seen. It's falling apart as badly as 30 year old boards I've worked on that have had ruptured surface mount capacitors slowly rotting them to pieces for at least a decade. I'm honestly impressed you managed to make it work in the end.
@DigitalDiabloUK
@DigitalDiabloUK 9 месяцев назад
What an interesting... Piece of landfill.
@markshellard5894
@markshellard5894 5 месяцев назад
Needs to go on your wall 👍🏻
@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert
@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert 9 месяцев назад
Please tell me you have had the Paul Daniels picture for a while. 😂
@krisoko
@krisoko 9 месяцев назад
Hi Steve, is the soundtrack of your own making? You have good taste in music :)
@MultiVoiceofreason
@MultiVoiceofreason 9 месяцев назад
Aaahhhhh flux is your friend use it more!!!!!
@Eric_G65
@Eric_G65 9 месяцев назад
Hi Steve. This thing was so simple, I never thought you would get a whole video out of it and yet you still made it entertaining. I know you do it for the drama effect but it must be frustrating to fully reassemble something just to see it still doesn't work. For some reason, I thought you might actually test it before you reassemble it. I did like the music at the end of the video. It was like the closing titles to a movie. That must take ten times longer than the actual repair.
@1itoasif
@1itoasif 9 месяцев назад
Use more flux!
@janvisser6643
@janvisser6643 9 месяцев назад
Nice music at 5 min. Can you tell me who it is please?
@doorwhisperer
@doorwhisperer 9 месяцев назад
Paul Daniels!
@theinstallerguy786
@theinstallerguy786 9 месяцев назад
You need to use more flux I think as that’s the reason your solder isn’t flowing properly.
@bloink3511
@bloink3511 9 месяцев назад
Still sick, thanks for these uploads Steve. Really love your videos, no one does it like you!
@danisaac
@danisaac 9 месяцев назад
Big lump of blue tack! stick your work to the bench also use it to hold component’s etc etc I use all the time
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