Originally published in 2017. PDP-1 at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory As you might have gathered from my projects, I am a bit of computer and electronics history buff. I’m old enough to actually remember using an 8-bit Heathkit H-89 computer...
The BPI-Pico-S3 is an ESP32S3 development board that has been fully adapted to CircuitPython, and the TinyUF2 + CircuitPython firmware is installed by default. No need to install any drivers in Windows 10, Windows 11, Ubuntu Desktop, or Mac OS operating...
Table of Contents 1. Hardware2. The serial console 1 Hardware The Netgear ReadyNAS 3138 is a 1U rack-mounted NAS server with 4 3.5'' SATA drive slots. I have recently purchased such a device in order to use it as a small home fileserver and decided to...
Dyson V6 Setup and Running System Dyson handheld vacuum cleaners utilize high RPM brushless DC motors. Specifications indicate that some models can reach as high as 125000 RPM. I’ve disassembled DC56(V2), V6, and V10 models. Each has a brushless single-phase...
South by Southwest 2014 is approaching, bringing along the usual tech-startup-launch frenzy, streets filled with party buses and endless hordes of geeks drinking themselves into oblivion. Although Interactive traditionally draws from software crowds...
I prefer to Hack the planet then to limit myself to the ashes of my fathers and fallen heroes!I have one secret; I don't have any secrets!My chief Aim in Life is to Maximize Happiness and Minimize Sadness (Hedonistic with a dash of World Peace)PhotoBancDali...
The Smart Coaster is an intelligent coaster for your beverages. It recognizes the different types of beverages placed on top of it, with a cocktail the Smart Coaster glows in some atmospheric and slowly changing colors. If you place a cup of hot tea...
Earlier today, on September 4, 2014, I decided to conduct a science experiment using items no more than $300. The experiment was done to replace the ability to see colors for the ability to hear colors. And yes, if you’re as deep into the worlds...
Attiny45 current logger My raspberry pi setup was meant to somewhat satisfy my needs for a computer on my vaccation while my macbook battery would be replaced in the mean time. But somehow it always fried and frustrated the hell out of me. I think that...
So today the boards arrived from OSHPark and I will put all the stuff together on sunday and throw it into my toaster oven, hoping for the best! As seen before those boards have quite obvious markings, since the LEDs do lack that - I hope for the best...
In addition to my messing around with electronics and computer development, I play the guitar for a multitude of reasons. I'm currently working on an album that I will be releasing for free (donations will be appreciated, but not expected), and will...
My usual way to power something with 5V? An old cell phone power supply. My usual way to power something with 3.3V? An old cell phone power supply, connected to a 3.3V arduino micro. That has to stop, so I asked my dad for an old power supply he surely...
CHANGE LOG2015-02-17 Joined with update page2015-02-14 first versionINTRODUCTIONSo I designed a circuit, without making a pcb and sending it to OSHPark today. First I want to make sure, if what I've done is correct or not and right now I'm too confused...
When I saw the #Nixie inspired display last week I once again fell in love with LEDs faking Nixie displays. The copper colored cage is awesome, the reflections on the inner walls and the wire mesh looks fantastic. Great job!---------- more ----------The...
Update 2015-04-29 see below!Hmm... LEDs are always worty a new PCB ^^What i found is, that i have one http://de.farnell.com/texas-instruments/tlc59116ipwr/led-treiber-16ch-i2c-bus-tssop28/dp/1647815?jsValue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farnell.com%2Fcad%2F1671248.zip&jsAction=cad&skipCache=trueleft......