Collaborate Disseminate
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
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
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
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
As USB-C PD becomes more and more common, it’s useful to have a tool that lets you understand exactly what it’s doing—no longer is it limited to just 5 V. …read more Continue reading USB-C PD Decoded: A DIY Meter and Logger for Power Insights
A barograph is a device that graphs a barometer’s readings over time, revealing trends that can predict whether stormy weather is approaching or sunny skies are on the way. This …read more Continue reading From Paper to Pixels: A DIY Digital Barograph
There’s something uniquely satisfying about a pen plotter. Though less speedy or precise than a modern printer, watching a pen glide across the page, mimicking human drawing, is mesmerizing. This …read more Continue reading The Incrediplotter: Voice Controlled Plotter from Repurposed Printer
These days, most of us have a smartphone. They are so commonplace that we rarely stop to consider how amazing they truly are. The open-source project Phyphox has provided easy …read more Continue reading Smartphone Sensors Unlocked: Turn Your Phone into a Physics Lab
Knobs are ubiquitous in technology user interfaces, but touchscreens are increasingly replacing them for interface controls. The latest project from [upir] combines a rotating knob with a touchscreen for a …read more Continue reading Dialing It In: A 3D-Printed Knob with Touchscreen Flair
“Sorry, my mic was muted…” With the rise of video calls, we’ve all found ourselves rushing to mute or unmute our mics in the midst of a call. This open-source …read more Continue reading Silent No More: Open-Source Fix for Mic Mishaps