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Anti-Dust Tech Paves Way for Self-Cleaning Surfaces

“Dust is a common fact of life, and it’s more than just a daily nuisance – it can get into machinery and equipment, causing loss of efficiency or breakdowns. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin partnered with North …

Arduino Barometer + Barograph with BME280 Sensor

“Barometer + Barograph that presents the results in graphic form on a 20x4 LCD display. A barograph is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form. This instrument is also used to make a continuous recording of …

Arduino Skeleton Seven-Segment Clock

“Let’s build a new Style clock using Arduino and PCB If you are a regular follower of mine, then you might have seen my clock-making tutorials. These are clocks of different types and styles that I have made. in …

Bluetooth SIG Introduces Wireless Standard for Electronic Shelf Label Market

“Today, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth® technology, announced the release of a new wireless standard for the electronic shelf label (ESL) market. Until now, ESL systems have relied on proprietary protocols for wireless …

Breaking out of the Chip Shortage - Attempt 1

“Finding alternative chips to break out of the chip shortage while still being able to get things done, As I have hinted in my recent two posts about UPDI programmers, I am currently looking for a solution to replace the …

Breakthrough Enables Battery-free Smart Tag Technology

“The system turns your smartphone into an RFID reader, saving costs and reducing e-waste. Imagine you can open your fridge, open an app on your phone and immediately know which items are expiring within a few days. This is one …

Build Your Own Massive LED Wall on a Budget

“Today I’m teaching you how to build a massive LED wall for under $500. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just a beginner, anyone can make this 7-foot-wide display! The modular design is split into 4 separate panels …

Chinese scientists scramble to wake Mars rover, plan to send probe to investigate, sources say

“Scientists are still waiting for a signal from China’s Mars rover, which was expected to wake from hibernation last month, according to two sources familiar with the country’s Mars exploration programme. The solar-powered Zhurong switched to sleep mode …

Clock That Is Wrong

“A 7-Segment Clock that displays the wrong time when it detects someone looking at it. You will need: - Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 dev board (or any ESP board with a STEMMA QT connector) - Person Sensor - Adafruit 7-Segment Display with …

Custom, 3D-printed heart replicas look and pump just like the real thing

“The soft robotic models are patient-specific and could help clinicians zero in on the best implant for an individual. No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the the heart can vary from one person to the next …