Product Dossiers

Technical documentation and analysis of components, modules, and devices.

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Programming Tools

CH341A USB Programmer Kit

MAYBE

Analysis of generic CH341A-based USB programmer kits commonly sold on AliExpress. Functional for hobbyist BIOS recovery and chip programming, but with critical voltage issues that can damage 1.8V chips.

Reliability5.5/10
Usability7.0/10
Safety3.5/10
Partial
Dec 28, 2024
programmereepromflash+4
Power Electronics

TP4056 LiPo Charger Module

MAYBE

Analysis of generic TP4056-based lithium battery charging modules. Functional for prototyping but with notable safety considerations for unattended or production use.

Reliability6.5/10
Usability8.5/10
Safety5.0/10
Partial
Dec 28, 2024
batterylipocharger+3
MicrocontrollersFeatured

ESP32-WROOM-32

BUY

Evaluation of generic ESP32-WROOM-32 modules from various AliExpress sellers. Are they genuine Espressif chips or clones?

Reliability7.5/10
Usability8.0/10
Safety7.0/10
Partial
Dec 28, 2024
esp32wifibluetooth+2
PowerFeatured

XL4015 Buck Converter Module

MAYBE

Analysis of cheap XL4015-based buck converter modules. Can they actually deliver 5A, and are they safe for your projects?

Reliability5.5/10
Usability7.0/10
Safety4.0/10
Partial
Nov 15, 2024
powerbuck-converterdc-dc+1
Interface

CH340G USB-Serial Adapter

BUY

Evaluation of CH340G-based USB-serial adapters. Driver compatibility, signal quality, and reliability assessment.

Reliability8.0/10
Usability7.5/10
Safety8.0/10
Verified
Oct 20, 2024
usbserialuart+2