The worst Nitecore Tube clone yet.

I was wondering what the cheapest Nitecore Tube clone would look inside. It's functional, but it ain't pretty.

If you enjoy these videos you can help support the channel with a dollar for coffee, cookies and random gadgets for disassembly at:-

[paradonym]

I must admit. His voice pitch is so relaxing that I sometimes only watch his videos to calm down...

[guyfawkes]

There is one more marking in common: All three have the same (black) switch cover/marking. On a big screen it's obvious. In person it wouldn't be as obvious. VERY interesting as always, Clive. That things a lesson in going cheap.

[marcan]

Bridging VCC and D- on the microUSB connector is a terrible idea if you ever plug this into a real USB host and not just a dumb charger. That's a good way to destroy a USB port, as the data lines run at 3.3V, not 5V. The USB spec actually used to require protection against that kind of short, but the requirement was removed from newer versions of the spec because it's hard to do with modern chip manufacturing processes and they found that it was not a fault likely to occur (most often things short to GND). But if you deliberately short the pins at the connector, well...

[notpublic]

I steam this to my 60" LCD TV and I love it when you zoom in. It makes it easier to see even on a large screen. Thanks for zooming. :) Love the channel. Cheers.

[tfaber]

Every time i see those burn marks on the bench I smile a little. That was a good time ! Pyrophoric batteries, haha !

[jime]

I have NEVER complained about Big Clive anything.... He is very entertaining and instructional

[nutsnproud]

Thanks for zooming in Clive.
It really helps us visualy impaired viewers.
(I need to have my face very close to a 32in 80cm 1920 x 1080p screen. Clives zooming in makes it so easy for me to follow the action.)

[GrantCulham]

Think the microswitch is cocked at an angle so the one corner ends up on the same pad on the circuit board as the LED on purpose? Maybe a last-minute "fix" to get around a mistake?

[bdf]

"Don't stick it in your willy bin."

Sage advice, indeed.

[JackZimmermann]

Love the fact that you left the "skid marks" from your battery teardown. Leave the battle scars there. Makes it easier to determine if I've watched the episode or not. By the way, love my original Nitecore flashlight...

[Rednukegaming]

''i'm not entirely sure''
Classic big clive

[moistmeat]

Glad to see the old messed up bench back!

[JustAnotherOne]

thanks! I really enjoy your videos! I'm an amateur electronic hobbyist and like to fiddle with these things for fun. You really know what your talking about. I've learn a lot from you and you've made me think twice on going cheap on electronics gear.

[danielramsey]

You really have the right talent about this! Maybe a sheet of brushed stainless steel for the workbench?

[RWBHere]

Thanks for the warning about the shorted USB connectors, Clive. It's a killer for the host, if you're charging from a 'real' USB source. I'll not be buying one of these keylights, but shall remember this video when using any other potentially fake device.

[zxztv]

I allways liked those little thumb sized lights for finding the key hole in the front door, a tiny bulb and watch batterys, but that was when i was a kid.
I dont think they exist now.

[xureality]

i usually watch you on a phone screen at 360p, so I'm one of those weirdos that actually like it when you zoom in more because at least i can see what you're pointing out that way.

[CSIClough]

Sorry if this comes across as a stupid question - In something like this 'torch', for such low power capacities why don't they just use a capacitor or 2 which will more than likely be cheaper than the lithium in those batteries?

[JamesCoyle]

The only issue I have with the zoom is when you zoom so far that the camera is having trouble focusing. I much prefer your scaled up printouts for that sort of level.

[ZaneDaMagicPufferDragon]

I got a 3 pack of Original Nitecore Tubes from Amazon for about $35 and they are so awesome!!! My favorite feature is the ability to leave it on and then plug it into charge it & it turns off, then if the power goes out then the battery kicks back in and bam instant emergency light!!!