TESmart HKS801-P23-USBK KVM Teardown

Author published on 2025-05-17 included in Teardown

TESmart HKS801-P23-USBK KVM Teardown

Recently, one of the USB ports on my previous KVM switch failed. Since it’s a critical piece of equipment, I needed a replacement the same day. The original AliExpress product page was no longer available; the seller seems to have closed up shop entirely.

Fortunately, the OEM—XUFUNG—has released an updated version, now sold in the US as the TESmart HKS801-P23-USBK. It looks visually identical to the previous KVM switch, but the USB ports now feature the characteristic blue color indicating USB 3.0 support.

#TwoMinuteTeardown: Petkit Eversweet Solo 2

Author published on 2025-04-20 included in Teardown

Two Minute Teardown: Petkit Eversweet Solo 2

I am doing research for an upcoming project and was curious about how other people have solved a similar problem. This happens to be the cheapest option that was available at the time.

I am primarily interested in the pump; the integrated “low water” sensor and the UV-C sterilization are very nice features that would check off a lot of boxes for me… Unfortunately this pump it lacks both the flow rate and the head that I need for my project.