Thing of the day: Xiaomi miniature electric drill with OLED screen

Not just smartphones: Xiaomi have long been loved for useful gadgets for all occasions. This time, the company brought to crowdfunding the Xiaomi 12V Max cordless electric drill, which was briefly shown back in the spring of last year. The device weighs less than 1 kg and emits a minimum of noise during operation - up to 67.5 dB, which is comparable to a loud conversation.

The Xiaomi 12V Max brushless motor has a magnet on the rotor that interacts with the stator windings. In this design, there is practically no friction: due to this, the system works quietly and efficiently, and also does without maintenance for a long time.

The display is located at the end of the drill and displays the main operating parameters. It has a built-in button that allows you to switch modes (manual, automatic, pulsation) and smoothly switch from screwing to drilling. And the ring around the display helps to adjust the rotation speed.

The torque of the drill is controlled by an electronic system - it works more accurately than mechanical counterparts. In automatic mode, the gadget uses an intelligent algorithm depending on the materials and drilling conditions, and also stops when the screw is fully screwed in. By the way, the drill accelerates to maximum speed in 4 seconds, and stops completely in 1 second.

Complete with a drill - 24 universal nozzles (bits) and 8 twist drills for working on different surfaces. The drill battery is charged with a USB Type-C cable, which is also included in the kit. All this is packed in a waterproof case.

To order the gadget is available on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform for $169 (≈12,900 rubles). In the future, the price will increase by 32%, to $249 (≈19,100 rubles).