Detecting Meteors with SDR
The simplest way to look for meteors is to go outside at night and look up — but it’s not terribly effective. Fortunately, there’s a better way: radio. With a …read more Continue reading Detecting Meteors with SDR
Author Archives: Al Williams
If not Ethernet…
It is hard to imagine today, but there was a time when there were several competing network technologies. There was Ethernet, of course. But you could also find token ring, …read more Continue reading If not Ethernet…
Intel to Ship Quantum Chip
In a world of 32-bit and 64-bit processors, it might surprise you to learn that Intel is releasing a 12-bit chip. Oh, wait, we mean 12-qubit. That makes more sense. …read more Continue reading Intel to Ship Quantum Chip
Clock Project Doesn’t Require a Decision
You decide to build a clock. The first thing you have you determine if it is going to be digital or analog. Or is it? If you build [Ivanek240267]’s clock, …read more Continue reading Clock Project Doesn’t Require a Decision
Thermal Camera Reviewed
We keep thinking about buying a better thermal camera, as there are plenty of advantages. While [VoltLog’s] review of the Topdon TC002 was interesting though, it has a connector for …read more Continue reading Thermal Camera Reviewed
Hinged Parts for the 8th Grade Set
I recently agreed to run a 3D printing camp for 8th graders. If you’ve never shared your knowledge with kids, you should. It is a great experience. However, it isn’t …read more Continue reading Hinged Parts for the 8th Grade Set
The Fake Moon Landing Quarantine
We aren’t much into theories denying the moon landing around here, but [Dagomar Degroot], an associate professor at Georgetown University, asserts that the Apollo 11 quarantine efforts were bogus. Realistically, …read more Continue reading The Fake Moon Landing Quarantine
Clay Makes for DIY Power Source, Just Add Water
[Robert Murray] starts out showing us some clay formations that house bees. He couldn’t take any of that clay home, but that’s no problem — clay is plentiful, and apparently, …read more Continue reading Clay Makes for DIY Power Source, Just Add Water
Google Home Scripting
It is always controversial to have home assistants like the ones from Google or Amazon. There are privacy concerns, of course. Plus they maddeningly don’t always do what you intend …read more Continue reading Google Home Scripting
Linux Fu: Easy and Easier Virtual Networking
One of the best things about Linux is that there are always multiple ways to do anything you want to do. However, some ways are easier than others. Take, for …read more Continue reading Linux Fu: Easy and Easier Virtual Networking