Monday, December 23, 2024

Improvised Diagnostics using the "OODA Loop"

Improvised Diagnostics: The "OODA Loop"

The OODA loop is a decision-making model that helps people respond to crises and make better decisions

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Lenovo M720Q Slim PC: Testing the Limits of a Mini Gaming PC

Lenovo M720Q Slim PC: Testing the Limits of a Mini Gaming PC

Mini PCs have become increasingly popular for their compact design and versatility, but how well can they perform when pushed to the edge? I recently set out to test the Lenovo M720Q Slim PC—an affordable and compact system rumored to be a surprisingly capable mini gaming PC. Here’s the journey of my testing, modifications, and results.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Power Draw Tester & Injector - GPUs & Electronics; Diagnostics & Testing, etc.

"Homebrew" Power Tester/Injector - Electronics Diagnostic Tool!!


I built this device to allow me to measure the power being drawn by a device (meter on the right). If a device is working, it'll pull a certain amperage and voltage when power is applied.
But it can also inject power (meter/device on the left) to force very low amperage into a device, so I can check that device's board with a thermal camera for shorts.