Kia’s tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy

Who would have thought less than two weeks after taking a late look at the 2023 Toyota Kayoibako electric mini-camper van concept, Kia would release an adorable mini-camper of its own? But here she is, the Kia PV5 WKNDR. And dare are we say, this “Swis… Continue reading Kia’s tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy

High-voltage camper van goes swank without losing grid-free grit

Trakka has long been building some of Australia’s most rugged, agile off-grid adventure campers, from its original Volkswagen T2s, to its pop-top Toyota Land Cruisers, to a modern lineup of nomadic workspaces, modular camper kits, and Outback-ready exp… Continue reading High-voltage camper van goes swank without losing grid-free grit

Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life

Is there any vehicle more adorable than a sub-4-m (13.1-ft) Japanese micro-camper van? Maybe a next-gen micro-camper built into an ultra-versatile van platform that also works as a commercial goods-hauler, micro shuttle and mobile pop-up shop? And sinc… Continue reading Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life

Clever modular keyboard adds productivity tools when needed

On its own, your computer keyboard just might not cut it in today’s multi-tasking landscape. The Tmice X can be optioned with extra productivity modules that are added when a task demands it, then removed when no longer needed.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Clever modular keyboard adds productivity tools when needed

Monster 4×4 camper van is a go-anywhere work and camp machine

Don’t let its bright, friendly stripes fool you – the Iveco Daily Switch 4×4 was the meanest-looking camper van at the year’s largest RV Show. By far. The towering RV was also among the show’s most versatile, combining Iveco’s highly configurable van p… Continue reading Monster 4×4 camper van is a go-anywhere work and camp machine

Solar power project hits the rails with between-track panel pilot

Even on busy rail networks, the gap between lines can spend much of its time doing little but face skyward, so why not put that space to good use? Swiss startup Sun-Ways is looking to do just that by installing solar panels in between railway tracks.Co… Continue reading Solar power project hits the rails with between-track panel pilot

StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

With obvious interior space limitations, vanlife can be a lesson in compromises. But thanks to a clever rear expansion module from StarVan, wanderlust adventurers should sleep in comfort when parked for the night.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

Building a Microcontroller from Scratch: The B4 Thinker Project

PCB data sheet of a custom 4-bit microcontroller

[Marius Taciuc’s] latest endeavor, the B4 Thinker, offers a captivating glimpse into microcontroller architecture through a modular approach. This proof-of-concept project is meticulously documented, with a detailed, step-by-step guide to …read more Continue reading Building a Microcontroller from Scratch: The B4 Thinker Project