The M5 YouTube

Dear reader,

We’re deep in the trenches now. Problem sets, labs, late nights — the full ECE experience. If you’ve been staring at waveforms or debugging code for too long, now’s the time for a quick breather.

The M5 YouTube channel is packed with exactly the kind of content that’ll give you a reset without taking you off your game. Here are a few recommendations worth your study break:

Aidan Chin: 5 Machine Shop Tools in 3.5 Minutes
Short, sharp, and surprisingly fun — Aidan breaks down five key tools you’ll want to get comfortable with. Great for anyone who’s curious about machining or planning a physical build.

How to Solder on a Hot Plate
This isn’t your average soldering tutorial. Watch a surface-mount soldering demo that’s clean, efficient, and hot plate-powered. If you’ve never seen this method before, prepare to be impressed.

Stephen Gordon: From EE Student to Blink
Stephen shares his journey from undergrad to systems engineer at Blink. Candid insights, real advice, and a peek at what life can look like after graduation — especially if you’re into hardware.

Chuck Malloch: Learning Through Independent Projects
Chuck talks about what it really means to learn by building. 

Whether you have 10 minutes between lectures or need a reset after your fifth simulation crash, these videos are well worth a watch. Recharge a bit, then get back in there.


Yours,
Alex Reineke