
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 media. The article on HN is behind a paywall, so I will try to address certain parts of the text without needing to copy it.
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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…

3D printed box full of sensors for measuring air quality with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and open-source firmware.
The 3D printed box, which you can easily overlook on the wall, is filled with various sensors for measuring air quality. Inside this inconspicuous box are sensors that measure temperature,…

Converter for numerical systems between HEX, DEC, and BIN – ad-free, button-free, and intuitive.
There are plenty of converters between HEX, DEC, and BIN number systems everywhere. Some do this, others do that, and some have ads everywhere, making it hard to navigate their…

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…

Universal platform with ESP32-S3 for simple programming education.
Discover the Genesis IoT Discovery Lab – an open, modular platform for rapid prototyping and electronics education! Plug-and-play modules and a baseboard coming soon to CrowdSupply – will it find…

TOP 3D printed models that will delight children and earn you praise and recognition.
3D printing is a great gift for kids – for Children’s Day, birthdays, holidays, camp, as a present for a friend, or just because. There are plenty of models available,…

The destruction of dozens of strategic aircraft was caused by the Orange Pi Zero 2W.
Dozens of miniature FPV drones have decimated Russia’s strategic aviation – you’ve probably all read about it. But do you know what hardware was in those FPV drones? The Orange…

JLCPCB reduces shipping costs. PCB order with shipping worth bad beer.
JLCPCB has introduced a new way to lower the prices of printed circuit boards even further. Already very affordable PCBs will become even cheaper thanks to a promotional shipping rate.…

Updated: ESP32-C5 officially in production. The first ESP32 with Wi-Fi 6 support in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
It seemed like an unverified report that stirred up excitement in the DIY community.

Flexible tracks for train sets from Brio, IKEA LILLABO, Lidl.
Today, it’s about 3D printing for kids, parents, and grandparents, because everyone enjoys playing with a train set—no matter where you buy it.
