Inside a Small Chinese Electronics Factory - From the Archives

I am an Electrical Engineer, and have been designing PCBs for the last decade or so. Until seeing this video, and the one from a large PCB factory in China I had only limited knowledge of the fabrication process. Thank you for posting these videos, it is awesome to actually see and understand each step of the journey of a PCB, from my computer screen to my finished product. Kudos.

Really interesting, I don't mind if it is older. It is still amazing and interesting content, that shows new sides of the electronics that we use.

First, Mike's English is fantastic. I always enjoy when you've used your own Mandarin, and when you bring in a translator (and do so many edits), but hearing folks share in English, however hesitant or accented, is always best. In Mike's specific case, his conversational patterns include one I'm very familiar with in my own French: Using every conversation as a language lesson, the goal being to communicate better RIGHT NOW, rather than "getting by" with existing language knowledge. Repeating back is the clue: That not only means "I heard you", but also watching if it was repeated back correctly. Another thing is your own approach to this as a new area, showing your greatest strength as a vlogger: Having a conversation I not only enjoy watching, but one that also brings me "there", as if I were silently present holding the camera. Mike is a wonderful subject! His expertise, patience, and infectious passion for his work is a joy to behold. Great audio, BTW. While this may predate Strange Parts, to me it seems that the essence of Strange Parts was there long before, and this video was part of its birth. Well done! More archive dives, please!

"How It's Made" doesn't hold a candle to Strange parts videos, we get to see all the gory details rather than the dumbed-down "A machine does some magic thing". Keep up the good work!

this chinese guy’s english is actually so good for a native chinese

23:01 wow this man is a professionnel

The bit towards the end where they are manually soldering stuff... Mind blowing. The speed they do it at, and the mental strength of the people sitting there doing this job all day long...

WHAT IS THAT CRAZY SOLDERING SPEED!!

Hi Mike. Great video. This guy is one of the most genuine & knowledgeable person I have seen. As a consultant who has seen the full length of SMD based production and dealt with various types of vendors and their blunders, I really enjoyed it.

I love the enthusiasm from this guy. You can really tell that he fully understands and loves his work. I love the way he speaks with his hands when explaining and always has a smile!

Thanks for the quality content. Is always interesting to see this kind of process (And all the story behind). Kudos!

Super interesting - love this tour where you feel like your with the contractor as apposed to a guided tour with an company spokesperson. Lots of extra small things you see and learn from the organic nature of the conversation and what everyone is doing.

This person truly wants to help people understand all the technological complexities in manufacturing. Combining this with your interest to learn and share platform with the technical people is making the world a better place one video at a time.

Thank you, I have been a keen electronics hobbyist for many years - hence my subscription to your channel. I was 'blown away' realising how much human intervention is required. Great video and really informative. I agree that 'how it's made' type mainstream TV programs are lacking in depth and don't spend time with the people working there. I get it because it's 'mainstream' and they need ratings. Keep up the good work - I love your enthusiasm.

Your content is so good, thanks for another great video. Looking forward to more unseen footage from your archives! Stay safe!

I could watch this content forever. Glad we got to see some archived footage!

Miss your videos dude. Much love, stay safe.

Gods love you man. I'm just glad you're still putting out videos. Stay well bud. These really are a godsend on lockdown.

Word up to Mike for giving us all an insight into electronics manufacturing, answered a bunch of things I had been wondering for a while.

The explanation as to what shows like "How It's Made" are missing is the exact reason I love this channel.