Young Cuban content creator Daniel Alejandro Martínez, known online as @invokador_yt, has sparked interest among thousands with his alleged invention designed to tackle Cuba's persistent power outages. Martínez claims he has devised a practical and affordable method to charge essential gadgets, such as a mobile phone, a small portable fan, and a rechargeable lamp, by leveraging the voltage from a landline telephone – an uncommon resource in such situations.
While some Cuban electrical engineers and physicists express skepticism about this invention due to the lack of field testing and real-world measurements, they remain open to the possibility that it might work under very specific conditions. In his video, Martínez states, "If you're dealing with blackouts lasting more than 58 hours, I'm going to show you a way to charge everything on this table." This statement resonates with an audience all too familiar with the challenges of enduring long periods without electricity.
Innovation Amidst Adversity
Martínez explains that he has managed to enhance and optimize the available energy from the phone line, utilizing it to the fullest to keep some basic devices operational – devices that become critical during extended blackouts. The reaction on social media has been a mix of humor, admiration, skepticism, and gratitude. Some users jokingly remark, "ETECSA is going to love this post."
For those with expertise in electronics, electrical engineering, or physics, here’s a weekend challenge: Can you confirm whether this young Cuban's viral video is authentic or just a clever hoax?