Minimalist Microcontroller: Building a Bare-Bones Dev Board Dive into the fascinating process of building a minimal ESP32-based dev board, beginning with the ESP32-S3 Wroom module, and eliminating unnecessary components. Through soldering, wire connecting, and voltage testing, we reach a product that's compact, efficient and fully functional. 05 April 2026
A Replacement For AliExpress? An Amazon Killer? Delve into an intriguing comparison between new seller platform, Temu, and the well-established AliExpress, as we order, assess, and dissect various tech products. Discover the truth: Do quality, price, and delivery time stack up, and is this new 'Amazon killer' really a viable alternative for gadget lovers? 05 April 2026
Wireless Powered Raspberry Pi Dive into the magic of wireless charging technology with a Raspberry Pi Zero W2 and a TFT display! Discover how it manages to power up and run Doom without an obvious power source. Explore the efficiency, power input and output, temperature dynamics, and range of the transmitter. Furthermore, learn about the issues with locating magnets for alignment and possible solutions for ensuring a consistent power supply, including a complete wireless charging system with a battery. 05 April 2026
A Smarter Magic Mirror - Raspberry Pi Face Recognition and Doppler Radar Motion Detection Learn how to enhance a magic mirror with motion sensors, face detection, and face recognition using PIR sensors, radar sensors, and image processing on a Raspberry Pi. 05 April 2026
Automating Blog Improvements with AI: Summaries, Tags, and Related Articles Learn how to use ChatGPT to enhance your blog's homepage, create summaries and tags, find related articles, and generate post images with ease, leveraging AI to save valuable time and effort. 05 April 2026
AI Powered Raspberry Pi Home Automation - Is this the future? Witness the power of ChatGPT controlling home automation lights through a Raspberry Pi, making life easier with plugins. Delve into the fascinating world of large language models, redefining interactions with APIs. 05 April 2026
Fixing the Ender 3 Printer's XT60 Connector Problem Learn how to fix a common overheating issue with the Ender 3 printer by properly wiring up a new XT60 plug and socket, improving connection and reducing heat build-up. 05 April 2026
Hacking and Disassembling Philips Hue Lights Learn how to disassemble a Philips Hue light and reverse engineer it to control other high-power LEDs through the Hue app, transforming devices like the Moon Lamp into a smart lighting system. 05 April 2026
The Monocle from Brilliant Labs Explore the Monocle from Brilliant Labs, an AR device that clips onto your glasses, and discover its features, specs, and potential applications! Dive into image transformation and take a closer look at this intriguing gadget. 05 April 2026
ChatGPT vs Stockfish: Can an AI Plugin Improve its Chess Game? Watch as chat GPT takes on Stockfish, a world-class chess engine, in a thrilling match! See how GPT utilizes a chess plugin to improve its gameplay and compete against the best. 05 April 2026
Creating an Animated Avatar with AI: Conquer Earth for Donuts! Learn the exciting process of creating an animated avatar and generating a unique video using Diddly, complete with voice and script. Watch as Queen Zara, ruler of the lizard people, comes to life! 05 April 2026
You Need Arduino GitHub Actions Learn how to add GitHub badges to your Arduino projects, improving project visibility and attracting contributors. Set up automated build checks with GitHub Actions to prevent broken code merges. 05 April 2026
Harvesting Solar Power for Low-Energy Electronics: Can We Run Forever on Scottish Winter Sun? Discover an e-paper weather display experiment that uses solar energy and storage to achieve low-power functionality in the Scottish winter sun. The innovative project utilizes the ESP32's deep sleep mode and e-paper display to create an energy-efficient weather display device. 05 April 2026
DIY Power Bank: 20,000mAh? Discover the efficiency of a DIY 20,000mAh USB-C power bank compared to commercial versions, as a control board and lithium batteries charge up an array of devices, including a soldering iron and mini-hotplate, while also considering the project's overall cost. 05 April 2026
Browser-Based Tech You Must Try! Immerse yourself in the hypnotic rhythms and mesmerizing melodies of this captivating musical experience that will leave you wanting more! 05 April 2026
Plans for 2023 - Let's Make Some Magic! (projects, not smoke...) Recapping an incredible year of project experiments and tech videos, with plans for upcoming projects in 2022 covering ESP32 audio, Raspberry Pi, DIY microscopy, 3D printing robotics, PCB motors, haptic knobs, and more. Dive into the world of DIY electronics and discover endless possibilities! 05 April 2026
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: Effortlessly Generate Arduino Code for Your Projects! Witness ChatGPT's impressive potential for generating working Arduino code, as demonstrated in a step-by-step ESP32-based project utilizing a potentiometer and dot star LED. 05 April 2026
Can You REALLY Power Christmas Lights with Solar Panels in Winter!? Find out if it's possible to power Christmas lights with solar energy during the Scottish winter, despite the short days and low sun. Discover how small solar panels can be used to charge a lithium cell and potentially provide a sustainable and eco-friendly option for your holiday decorations. 05 April 2026
Mysterious Battery Drain Solved: Rechargeable LED Lights Mystery Discover the intriguing issue of faulty tp4056 chips causing battery drainage and how to solve it using a DIY power board. Learn how a customized PCB, created with PCB way, can be designed to improve battery life and ensure a stable voltage output. 05 April 2026
The Hacker News Effect - The Website Didn't Catch Fire - Let's look at the traffic Witness the Hacker News effect in action as the author's blog skyrocketed to popularity, easily handling massive traffic thanks to efficient hosting and Cloudfront! 05 April 2026
8 layer PCBs, multimeter, solder paste squeegee, and a bonus box from PCBWay! Check out these intriguing new PCBs, Axial Flux Motor and handy gadgets that will make any electronics enthusiast excited this Christmas season! 05 April 2026