Do You Trust Your Cheap Fuses?
When a fuse is fitted in a power rail, it gives the peace of mind that the circuit is protected. But in the case of some cheap unbranded fuses of …read more Continue reading Do You Trust Your Cheap Fuses?
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Op-Amp Drag Race Turns Out Poorly for 741
When it was first introduced in 1968, Fairchild’s 741 op-amp made quite a splash. And with good reason; it packed a bunch of components into a compact package, and the …read more Continue reading Op-Amp Drag Race Turns Out Poorly for 741
Mapping the Nintendo Switch PCB
As electronics have advanced, they’ve not only gotten more powerful but smaller as well. This size is great for portability and speed but can make things like repair more inaccessible …read more Continue reading Mapping the Nintendo Switch PCB
At-home saliva testing could replace daily finger-jabs for diabetics
Daily finger-prick blood tests are an uncomfortable fact of life for diabetics, but they may not always have to be. Scientists from Canada and the US have now developed a prototype home-use device that measures blood glucose levels via saliva samples.C… Continue reading At-home saliva testing could replace daily finger-jabs for diabetics
Homebrew TEM Cell Lets You EMC Test Your Own Devices
Submitting a new device for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing seems a little like showing up for the final exam after skipping all the lectures. You might get lucky and pass, …read more Continue reading Homebrew TEM Cell Lets You EMC Test Your Own Devices
A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Targeted IP Addresses from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis
The following is a list o…A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Targeted IP Addresses from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis was first posted on September 30, 2023 at 8:13 pm.©2021 "". U… Continue reading A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Targeted IP Addresses from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis
A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Email Address Accounts from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis
The following is a list o…A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Email Address Accounts from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis was first posted on September 30, 2023 at 8:13 pm.©2021 "". … Continue reading A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Email Address Accounts from Booter.tw Malicious Web Site Stress Testing Tool – An OSINT Analysis
Hackaday Prize 2023: Circuit Scout Lends a Hand (Or Two) for Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting a circuit is easy, right? All you need is a couple of hands to hold the probes, another hand to twiddle the knobs, a pair of eyes to look …read more Continue reading Hackaday Prize 2023: Circuit Scout Lends a Hand (Or Two) for Troubleshooting
A Deep Dive on Battery Life
There are all kinds of old wives’ tales surrounding proper battery use floating around in the popular culture. Things like needing to fully discharge a battery every so often, unplugging …read more Continue reading A Deep Dive on Battery Life
Self-testing is accurate & removes the stigma of checking for STIs
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s the value of testing for infection at home without the need to visit a health facility. Now a series of studies have found that testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the privacy of your … Continue reading Self-testing is accurate & removes the stigma of checking for STIs