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ESP32 Invades Old TV Box: Forecast More Than Just Channels

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Matt Varian
ESPTimeCastVFD

Obsolete hardware is all around us, and some of it has some pretty interesting tech buried within. One such device is an old Belgacom TV Box. Instead of using the …read more Continue reading ESP32 Invades Old TV Box: Forecast More Than Just Channels→

Posted in 74LS125N, Hardware, vfd, weather display

Chicken Squisher 3000: Squish-Proof Security

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Matt Varian
Chicken Squisher 3000

Keeping chickens in predator-prone areas demands serious fortifications, but even the most robust coop can become a hassle without automation. That’s where [lcamtuf] steps in with his Chicken Squisher 3000, …read more Continue reading Chicken Squisher 3000: Squish-Proof Security→

Posted in a6009, avr16dd14, chicken coop, chicken coop door, drv8231, Hardware

RFIDisk: When Floppy Drives Go Contactless

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Matt Varian
RFIDisk

Not too long ago, part of using a computer was often finding the correct disk for the application you wanted to run and inserting it into your machine before you …read more Continue reading RFIDisk: When Floppy Drives Go Contactless→

Posted in floppy disc, Hardware, MFRC522, rfid | Tagged NFC

Waverider: Scanning Spectra One Pixel at a Time

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Matt Varian
waverider

Hyperspectral cameras aren’t commonplace items; they capture spectral data for each of their pixels. While commercial hyperspectral cameras often start in the tens of thousands of dollars, [anfractuosity] decided to …read more Continue reading Waverider: Scanning Spectra One Pixel at a Time→

Posted in camera, Hardware, hyperspectral, pi pico, single pixel camera, TMC2130

BenchVolt PD: USB PD Meets Benchtop Precision

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Matt Varian
BenchVolt PD

USB power has become ubiquitous — everything from phones to laptops all use it  — so why not your lab bench? This is what [EEEngineer4Ever] set out to do with …read more Continue reading BenchVolt PD: USB PD Meets Benchtop Precision→

Posted in Hardware, power delivery, power supply, usb c power delivery, USB Power Delivery

BenchVolt PD: USB PD Meets Benchtop Precision

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Matt Varian
BenchVolt PD

USB power has become ubiquitous — everything from phones to laptops all use it  — so why not your lab bench? This is what [EEEngineer4Ever] set out to do with …read more Continue reading BenchVolt PD: USB PD Meets Benchtop Precision→

Posted in Hardware, power delivery, power supply, usb c power delivery, USB Power Delivery

Splashflag: Raising the Flag on a Pool Party

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Matt Varian
splashflag iot swimming notification

Some things are more fun when there are more folks involved, and enjoying time in the pool is one of those activities. Knowing this, [Bert Wagner] started thinking of ways …read more Continue reading Splashflag: Raising the Flag on a Pool Party→

Posted in ESP32-S3, Hardware, Internet of Things, IoT, mqtt

Cold Sensor, Hot Results: Upgrading a DSLR for Astrophotography

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Matt Varian
DIY astrophotography camera

When taking pictures of the night sky, any noise picked up by the sensor can obscure the desired result. One major cause of noise in CMOS sensors is heat—even small …read more Continue reading Cold Sensor, Hot Results: Upgrading a DSLR for Astrophotography→

Posted in astrophotography, Hardware, peltier cooler | Tagged DSLR

Mandrel Magic: Small Box Assembly with 3D Printing

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Matt Varian

Often, we face tedious tasks with no way around them. Sometimes, you just have to grit your teeth and push through. But small tweaks can make the onerous task a …read more Continue reading Mandrel Magic: Small Box Assembly with 3D Printing→

Posted in 3d printed tool, mandrel, tool hacks

Low-Cost, High-Gain: A Smart Electronic Eyepiece for Capturing the Cosmos

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Matt Varian
DIY electronic eyepiece viewfinder for telescope

We’ve all seen spectacular pictures of space, and it’s easy to assume that’s how it looks to the naked eye through a nice telescope. But in most cases, that’s simply …read more Continue reading Low-Cost, High-Gain: A Smart Electronic Eyepiece for Capturing the Cosmos→

Posted in imx307, night vision camera, Space | Tagged Eyepiece, Telescope

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