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Robotics
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byDuane Benson
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9 Min Read
Can Samsung outdo Apple in premium smartwatches?
Components & Subsystems
Is Samsung’s Latest Smartwatch Just an Apple Smartwatch Clone?Is Samsung’s Latest Smartwatch Just an Apple Smartwatch Clone?
bySpencer Chin
Aug 7, 2024
IFixit reviewed a low-cost alternative to Apple's Vision Pro AR/VR headset.
Electronics
Are There Cheaper Alternatives to Apple’s Vision Pro?Are There Cheaper Alternatives to Apple’s Vision Pro?
bySpencer Chin
Jun 24, 2024
YouTube sites abound for electronics DIYers.
Electronics
Top YouTube Channels for DIY Electronics HobbyistsTop YouTube Channels for DIY Electronics Hobbyists
bySpencer Chin
Jun 12, 2024
3 Min Read
VCF East is a popular show with computer hobbyists.
Electronics
What Can DIYers Find at a Vintage Computer Show?What Can DIYers Find at a Vintage Computer Show?
bySpencer Chin
May 31, 2024
This visitor was fascinated by the selection of parts in Houston's Electronic Parts Outlet store.
Electronics
Cool Stores for Electronics GeeksCool Stores for Electronics Geeks
bySpencer Chin
May 22, 2024
3 Min Read
iFixit's latest teardown featured Apple's updated iPad Pro tablet.
Electronics
How Repairable Is Apple’s Latest iPad?
iFixit takes apart the newest iPad Pro to check its DIY-friendliness.
May 21, 2024
bySpencer Chin
Gadget Freak
Turn Components and Circuit Boards Into Art
Turn Components and Circuit Boards Into Art
May 16, 2024
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5 Min Read
byClive 'Max' Maxfield
Check out this DIY home planetarium.
Aerospace
Create a Home Planetarium With a Paint Bucket
Create a Home Planetarium With a Paint Bucket
May 15, 2024
bySpencer Chin
A simple telescope can be built with inexpensive materials.
Aerospace
Want to Build Your Own Telescope?
Want to Build Your Own Telescope?
May 15, 2024
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3 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
AI hardware assistants leave a lot to be desired.
Artificial Intelligence
Should You Opt For An AI Hardware Assistant?
Should You Opt For An AI Hardware Assistant?
May 2, 2024
bySpencer Chin
AI joins forces with computer DIYer.
Electronics
Can AI Help Revive an Old Computer?
Can AI Help Revive an Old Computer?
Apr 24, 2024
bySpencer Chin
Western Electric rotary phone from 1951 repurposed for numeric data entry
Gadget Freak
How to Turn an Old Rotary Phone into a Numeric Keypad
How to Turn an Old Rotary Phone into a Numeric Keypad
Apr 8, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDuane Benson
Mechanical gears teach electronics.
Electronics
Learn Electricity Without Electricity
Learn Electricity Without Electricity
Mar 22, 2024
bySpencer Chin
Engineering Inspiration
Gadget Freak
Engineers Share Their Inspirations
Engineers Share Their Inspirations
Mar 21, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDaphne Allen
Raspberry Pi's newest computer is the 5
Electronics
Cool Things You Can Do with Raspberry Pi 5
Cool Things You Can Do with Raspberry Pi 5
Mar 13, 2024
bySpencer Chin
Apple would like to see more people donning its Vision Pro headset in public settings.
Electronics
Apple’s Vision Pro: Costly Toy or Computing’s Future?
Apple’s Vision Pro: Costly Toy or Computing’s Future?
Mar 7, 2024
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6 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
robot and robotic design and AI
Robotics
What Has and Hasn't Changed in the Basic Design of Robots? You May Be Surprised
What Has and Hasn't Changed in the Basic Design of Robots? You May Be Surprised
Mar 7, 2024
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16 Min Read
byJohn Blyler
The Gravity Industry Jet Suit took inspiration from James Bond's jet pack in "Thunderball."
Design Engineering
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond
Mar 4, 2024
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12 Slides
byDan Carney
Apple's Vision Pro headset does not do its users any favors for easy repairability.
Electronics
How Repairable Is Apple's AR/VR Headset?
How Repairable Is Apple's AR/VR Headset?
Mar 4, 2024
bySpencer Chin
Apple's Thunderbolt-4 USB-C cable is a $130 mini-feat of careful engineering according to YouTube channel Adam Savage’s Tested.
Electronics
Does Apple’s USB-C Cable Justify Its $130 Price Tag?
Does Apple’s USB-C Cable Justify Its $130 Price Tag?
Feb 27, 2024
bySpencer Chin
DIY Clock with an Arduino and Neo Pixels
Gadget Freak
Building a Wall/Desk Clock With a Customized Arduino and NeoPixel Displays
Building a Wall/Desk Clock With a Customized Arduino and NeoPixel Displays
Feb 26, 2024
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8 Min Read
byDuane Benson
old samsung flip phone
Electronics
Happy New Year and Goodbye to Clutter?
Happy New Year and Goodbye to Clutter?
Jan 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
No-name brand products ordered off Amazon are often of poor quality.
Gadget Freak
VIDEO: Are Amazon’s Glory Days Over?
VIDEO: Are Amazon’s Glory Days Over?
Dec 27, 2023
bySpencer Chin
Gadget Freak
How to Build Your First Christmas Light Controller
How to Build Your First Christmas Light Controller
Dec 20, 2023
bySpencer Chin
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Gadget Freak
Technology Sparkles In Today’s Holiday Decorations
Technology Sparkles In Today’s Holiday Decorations
Dec 19, 2023
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2 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
Lego Technic RC Tracked Racer
Gadget Freak
2023 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Engineers
2023 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Engineers
Dec 14, 2023
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4 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
Classic Tube Radio as a Bluetooth Speaker
Electronics
Bringing Back a Classic Tube Radio as a Bluetooth Speaker
Bringing Back a Classic Tube Radio as a Bluetooth Speaker
Nov 28, 2023
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8 Min Read
byDuane Benson
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Gadget Freak
Hack Your Way to a Prize
Hack Your Way to a Prize
Nov 2, 2023
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2 Min Read
bySpencer Chin
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Motors, Actuators, Conveyors
These Legos Are Not Just for Kids
These Legos Are Not Just for Kids
Sep 8, 2023
bySpencer Chin
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Gadget Freak
This Engineer Built His Own Roller Coaster
This Engineer Built His Own Roller Coaster
Aug 15, 2022
bySpencer Chin
How to Build Your Own Robotic Tail
Gadget Freak
How to Build Your Own Robotic Tail
How to Build Your Own Robotic Tail
Jun 25, 2020
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4 Min Read
byJohn Blyler
How to Add IoT Connectivity to Your Garage Door Opener
Gadget Freak
How to Add IoT Connectivity to Your Garage Door Opener
How to Add IoT Connectivity to Your Garage Door Opener
Jun 16, 2020
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2 Min Read
byChris Wiltz
How to Play Retro Video Games on Your Oscilloscope
Gadget Freak
How to Play Retro Video Games on Your Oscilloscope
How to Play Retro Video Games on Your Oscilloscope
Jun 9, 2020
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2 Min Read
byChris Wiltz
How to Build Your Own Rotary Cellphone
Gadget Freak
How to Build Your Own Rotary Cellphone
How to Build Your Own Rotary Cellphone
May 12, 2020
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2 Min Read
byChris Wiltz

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