Debunking

Some comments on the Pavegen pavement footstep energy harvesting system extracted from my live show, because many people have asked for it.

Bristol University have a neat new “zero power sensing” chip that takes energy harvested signals and switches an open drain output, the UB20M Voltage Detector. But the marketing has gone too far when they demo a TV that supposedly has zero standby power. Dave busts this smoke and mirrors demo. …

The Batteriser / Batteroo AAA sleeve tested in a toy train passive load and the results analysed! Does the Batteriser finally live up to the claims of increased performance in passive loads? or is it a complete turkey? More videos to come… Full train test footage in a single take …

Thermal powered smartwates are nothing more than gimmicks. Dave runs the numbers on the Matrix Powerwatch from Indieigogo. Also some exercise testing shows up an unusual and undesired effect when using thermoelectric generators on your wrist. Thunderf00t’s video HERE Bluetooth Power Consumption Application Note HERE The Peltier effect TEG used …

There has been a ton of media hype about paving the famous Route 66 with the Brusaw’s Solar Roadways. Too bad it’s all over hyped bullshit. Note, the last 5 minutes is repeat material. Forum HERE One of Tunderf00t’s videos HERE Podcast: Download