Collaborate Disseminate
Before the modern Internet existed, there were still plenty of ways of connecting with other computer users “online”, although many of them might seem completely foreign to those of us …read more Continue reading Commodore 64 Helps Revive the BBS Days
Lithium batteries have taken over as the primary battery chemistry from applications ranging from consumer electronics to electric vehicles and all kinds of other things in between. But the standard …read more Continue reading Lead Acid Battery Upgraded to Lithium Iron Phosphate
Famously, the save icon on most computer user interfaces references a fairly obsolete piece of technology: the venerable floppy disk. It’s likely that most people below the age of about …read more Continue reading TV Remote Uses Floppy Disks
For switching high-powered loads from a microcontroller, or for switching AC loads in general, most of us will reach into the parts bin and pull out a generic relay of …read more Continue reading A Guide To Using Triacs For Switching AC
Self-hosting a few services on one’s own hardware is a great way to wrest some control over your online presence while learning a lot about computers, software, and networking. A …read more Continue reading A Petabyte NAS Using Consumer-Grade Parts
Recently, [Vinnie] aka [vinthewrench] moved from Oregon to Arkansas to start a farmstead. This is a style of farming that focuses not just on a profitable farm where produce is …read more Continue reading DIY, Full-Stack Farm Automation
AC induction motors are everywhere, from ceiling fans to vehicles. They’re reliable, simple, and rugged — but there are some disadvantages. It’s difficult to control the speed without complex electronics, …read more Continue reading AC Motor Converted into DC eBike Powerplant
Windsurfing has experienced a major decline in popularity in the last few decades as the sport’s culture failed to cater to beginners at the same time that experienced riders largely …read more Continue reading Old Windsurfers Become New Electric Surfboards
The line between a Linux user and a Linux power user is a bit gray, and a bit wide. Most people who install Linux already have more computer literacy than …read more Continue reading A Linux Power User Puts SteamOS to Work
Living without standard utility hookups like electricity, Internet, water, and sewer comes with a whole host of challenges, all of which are most commonly solved by spending lots of money. …read more Continue reading High-Tech Trailer Brings Water Home