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USB-C, myths and nonsense.
An article about USB-C was published on HN, and I simply have to respond. Besides a few inaccuracies, there has also been a wave of nonsense and myths on social…

New hobby? Let’s measure the radioactivity of objects and natural materials. Why, how, and with what?
Measuring ionizing radiation (generally radiation) is relevant today not only for experts but also for enthusiasts or collectors of minerals and antiques. Ionizing radiation is invisible, imperceptible, and that makes…

How I revived a dead adjustable power supply RIDEN RD6006 and uploaded the latest alternative firmware. It also works on models RD6006P, RD6012, and RD6018.
I got my hands on a “dead” adjustable power supply, the RIDEN RD6006. Upon powering it on, it showed no signs of life. So, I set out to revive it,…
New Prusa CORE One L printer – larger print area, nearly the same size. And another new feature as well.
New printer from Prusa Research: Core One L – double printing volume, more uniform bed heating, support for OpenPrintTag, and other great features.

We program ultra-low-cost microcontrollers CH32V00x both in Arduino IDE and without it (Linux). Guide.
CH32V microcontrollers – you’ve probably heard of them. They are sold at a ridiculously low price but come with a very decent set of features, plus they are available in…

3D printed weather station box with radiation shield for AirBoard/Meteo Mini and SEN55 sensor.
The article could be titled “How I Enhanced a 3D-Printed Box with a Radiation Shield for a Weather Station with the SEN5x Sensor and Air Board Controller.” This would perfectly…

Comparison of adhesive products for 3D printing: Personal experiences
In 3D printing, proper adhesion of the first layer is crucial for a successful print. However, each material requires a slightly different approach. The build plate—its type and cleanliness—has a…

Measure the CO2 with CozIR-LP sensor and ESP32
Nowadays we can develop a device which will measure all parameters of air – temperature, humidity and also we can buy CO2 sensor and measure the quality of air. The…

How to decrease the deep-sleep current of ESP32-CAM
ESP32-CAM is very popular development board which contains Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with ESP32 module, OV2640 camera, slot for microSD card and programmer – USB-UART convertor. These parts are designed…

Weather station with ePaper and weather data from OpenWeatherMap
The weather station is the first DIY project which makers do after sometime of playing with electronics. It is project which is helpful and makers using this long time. This…
