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While the basic concept of LEGO bricks might have changed little since the mid-20th century, some components such as motors and sensors are still affected by technological progress and end …read more Continue reading ESPHome Powers Festive Lego Train Set
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum is fondly remembered by many for being their first introduction into the wonderful world of computing. Its advanced capabilities coupled with a spectacularly low price made …read more Continue reading The ZX Spectrum Finally Gets a Proper Keyboard
Stabilizing an inverted pendulum is a classic problem in control theory, and if you’ve ever taken a control systems class you might remember seeing pages full of differential equations and …read more Continue reading 3D-Printed Self-Balancing Robot Brings Control Theory to Life
If you’re into cycling, there’s nothing better than heading out on the open road and feeling the wind in your hair. Unfortunately, climatic conditions make this uncomfortable or impossible at …read more Continue reading Pedal Your Way Through Games With this USB Exercise Bike
[Joshua Coleman] likes to design his own computers. Sometimes, that means drawing up bus architectures, memory maps and I/O port pinouts. Other times, he can focus his efforts more on …read more Continue reading The Coleman Z80 is a Modern Take on a 1970s Computer
Medical equipment often makes for interesting teardown videos: the strict requirements imposed by certification bodies mean you’ll find good quality components and a high standard of design and manufacturing. But …read more Continue reading Medical Ultrasound Scanner Gives up its Secrets, Runs DOOM
Whether you’re a tea aficionado or just a casual drinker, it’s important to pay attention to your brewing times: too short and you’re just drinking hot water, too long and …read more Continue reading Top Up Your Teapot in Time With This E-ink Tea Timer
The traditional method for visualizing magnetic fields, which your science teacher probably demonstrated at some point, is to sprinkle some iron filings onto a piece of paper and hold it …read more Continue reading Magnet Clock Makes Field Lines Visible
Computer mice come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but are typically designed to fit in the palm of your hand. While some users with large hands may find …read more Continue reading Massive Mouse Game Mimics Classic Software Crashes
You probably recognize that dreadful feeling when you reboot a gadget after updating its firmware, only to be greeted by a blank screen and an unresponsive device. This apparently happened …read more Continue reading Laser Projector Needs Hardware Hack After Software Mod