Peakmeter PM8908C Disassembly
Tearing down and taking apart a non-contact Mains AC voltage detector. This pocketable test equipment has a pen-clip for pen-clip-like front-shirt-pocket carry. The orange is quite beautiful.
These devices are essential when working with mains wiring as one often does while chasing IoT dreams.
Double AAA batteries will power it for several months, if not a year — or more.
The illuminated tip is much appreciated when poking around in darkened switch-box innards.
A destructive disassembly reveals a simple but classy PCB.
Not entirely unexpected, much of the mystery is hidden away under a blob.