If you’re knee-deep in DIY electronics or just love tinkering with circuits, having a reliable voltmeter and Ampèremeter is like having a trusty sidekick by your workbench. Enter the DC 0-100V voltmeter Ampèremeter, a compact yet powerful tool that packs a punch in a petite package. In the world of DIY electronics, the pursuit of […]
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So, picture this: you’ve just scored a bunch of those dirt-cheap USB-C connectors from your favourite online marketplace. You’re feeling pretty pleased with yourself because, hey, they’re cheap, and they look cool, right? But then reality hits you like a ton of USB bricks – these little guys aren’t as perfect as they seem. Sure,
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Hey there, fellow tech aficionados and circuit enthusiasts! Today, I’m bubbling with excitement, and it’s not just because I had one too many cups of coffee (although that might contribute). No, my friends, the source of my exhilaration lies in the recent release of KiCad version 8.0.0! 🚀 Now, if you’re anything like me, you
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In the world of Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, the ESPC2-02 Module stands out as a powerful and versatile tool for developers and hobbyists alike. Whether you’re a seasoned programmer or just dipping your toes into the world of electronics, this compact yet feature-rich module offers a gateway to endless possibilities. In this
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Are you tinkering with electronics, trying to program microcontrollers, or perhaps diving into the realm of embedded systems? If so, you might have come across the FT232RL programmer module, a tiny but powerful tool that facilitates communication between your computer and various electronic devices. But what exactly are those pins on the module, and what
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Nowadays, even HEMA and Action (Netherlands) sell smart home stuff, but for a fraction of the price at other stores. But, is it also useful to buy a smart plug from Action or HEMA? Buy a smart plug from Action? HEMA and Action have been selling smart plugs for some time now. These plugs are
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By integrating prints with screws, nuts, fasteners, and pins, we create a robust system for constructing mechanisms with capabilities surpassing what can be achieved through standalone 3D printing. Today, I want to share insights into one of my preferred functional 3D-printing methodologies: the incorporation of heat-set inserts. Having manually embedded these inserts into plastic components
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We have used a legacy GNU Makefile build in the previous HomeKit LED Example. Now need to migrate to CMake. A lot of people first getting into this wonderful space of embedded system design do so through Arduino, which uses C++ with many built-in functions. The new ESP-IDF uses CMake to configure the build system.
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This Project is featured on instructables! The jack-o’-lantern has a long history with Halloween, although our favourite demonic faces haven’t always been carved out of pumpkins. Their origin comes from an Irish myth about Stingy Jack, who tricked the Devil for his own monetary gain. When Jack died, God didn’t allow him into heaven, and the
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If you have an older Mac that is not suitable for macOS Sonoma, you can still take the plunge with a special tool. For me this is a solution, because I had hoped that a new 27″ iMac would be released this year, but that doesn’t look like it is happening so far. Because I
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