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Raspberry Pi prices are increasing by up to 20% due to the cost of RAM. Other prices will also rise.
One crisis after another: a shortage of capacitors, components, rising raw material prices, and logistical issues, and now we have a new crisis stemming from a lack of RAM. The…

Soldering pen Sequre S99 – what is it like? Opinion from a hobbyist’s perspective.
The Sequre S99 is an interesting soldering iron. It combines high performance with very high-quality JBC tips, and the price of the soldering iron is well below 1000 CZK. What…

TermDriver 2 from Lab401 – a small but powerful USB-UART/Serial sniffer with the option to expand to I2C and SPI.
Lab401 introduces its TermDriver 2, a device that simplifies debugging and communication between devices without the need for a connected computer. The built-in LCD display allows you to see real-time…

I tried the FNIRSI FNAC-28 USB tester. It’s a cheap and interesting tester, but it doesn’t support one important fast charging protocol.
The FNIRSI FNAC-28 USB tester is a handy and affordable tool for users interested in monitoring what happens during the charging of their devices. This device can measure not only…

Dashboard on the status of Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio with ESP32.
I don’t have an Alfa, but I came across the GiuliaAndStelvioDPFMonitor project, designed for owners of diesel Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio 2.2. It’s a dashboard project that reads various…

The new adjustable power supply RIDEN is coming, along with a new feature that everyone will appreciate. Absolutely everyone.
RIDEN’s adjustable power supplies are among the best that hobbyists can buy in this price range for home and semi-professional use. They offer great performance, compact size, updated and alternative…

A neatly organized workshop? With Tooltrace and 3D printing, it’s a breeze.
Tooltrace is a new project that takes workshop organization to a whole new level through smart use of 3D printing. Not sure how to neatly store screwdrivers, drills, or other…

Banana Pi is still going strong. They introduced the powerful R4 Pro – a router board with Wi-Fi 7, PCIe, USB 3.2, and gigabit Ethernet. However, it’s not available for purchase yet.
I haven’t posted any updates from the single-board computer manufacturer Banana Pi in a while. They’ve now introduced the Router board R4 Pro. This board, which can be used as…

Qualcomm enters the maker world: acquires Arduino and introduces UNO Q.
In today’s tech world, there’s a WOW moment thanks to Qualcomm. They announced the acquisition of Arduino, the legendary platform for DIY enthusiasts and developers.

Pocket USB-C adjustable power supply DPS-150 with a power output of up to 150W. It fits on any desk, but the controls are a pain.
I got my hands on an interesting pocket-sized USB-C powered adjustable power supply, the DPS-150 from Fnirsi. I conducted some basic measurements, and the power supply pleasantly surprised me. However,…
