YouTuber Merch Teardown

Introduction

• Collection of YouTuber merchandise to be explored
• Items include:
  • Hacksmith's lightsaber
  • ChrisFix's vanadium plated extendable ratchet set
  • Mr. Mobile's Clix Creator keyboard
• Sponsored by Chime's secured credit building credit card

ChrisFix Ratchet Set

• Overview: Premium automotive tools, three different sized extendable ratchets.
• Features:
  • Quarter inch drive with 2 extensions
  • 3/8 inch drive with 3 extensions
  • Half inch drive with 5 notches for versatility
• Functionality:
  • Clicky mechanism allows continuous motion in one direction to avoid repositioning.
  • More teeth (teeth count: 72) means less movement needed to turn bolts.
• Teardown Process:
  • Two long screws removed from back and one short from the front to disassemble.
  • Inside components: left and right pralls, springs, and selector switch.
  • Vanadium increases material strength and weight (10-20%).

Hacksmith's Lightsaber

• Overview: Gen 2 mini saber, safety lock switch, adjustable flame.
• Testing:
  • Can burn through an iPhone 15 in less than a second.
  • Color changing feature using different elements (barium, strontium).
• Teardown Process:
  • Removed screws to access internal tank of butane.
  • Igniter wire runs to the tip; provides ignition for gas.
  • Safety note: be cautious of igniter while assembling.

Clix Creator Keyboard

• Overview: Miniaturized keyboard for iPhone, designed to replace on-screen keyboard.
• Features:
  • Weights added for balance and comfort.
  • Connects to iPhone without an internal power source; transmits button clicks.
• Teardown Process:
  • Back cover removed for access to screws and motherboard.
  • Keyboard buttons have a rubber strip, reminiscent of video game controllers.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to see YouTubers venture into product creation.
• Acknowledgment of risks and rewards in launching merchandise.