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00:00 - Intro: The Terrifying Discovery
00:46 - The Hidden Variable: Capacitor Leg Material
01:28 - Why Steel Legs Melt (Resistive Heating)
03:26 - Not All Steel is Equal: IACS Ratings
04:20 - Why Cheap "Low ESR" Caps Fail
06:22 - Wet Electrolytic vs. Solid Polymer Construction
08:43 - Frequency Response: Why Wet Caps Lose Capacity
10:33 - Durability: Self-Healing vs. Exploding
12:30 - Guide: Choosing the Right Voltage
13:28 - Sizing Guide: Micros & 4-Inch Drones
14:19 - Sizing Guide: 5-Inch Freestyle
15:00 - Sizing Guide: 7-Inch & Heavy Lift (The Parallel Trick)
16:30 - Recommended Brands: Wet Electrolytic
17:38 - Brands to AVOID (The "Do Not Buy" List)
18:27 - Recommended Brands: Solid Polymer
19:20 - Recommended Brands: Hybrid Polymer