This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's how I went about it.

There was a time when a CB radio was a simple affair: a small box with a channel selector, volume, and squelch controls. No ...

Fluorescent lamps waiting to be recycled after an LED upgrade in a university classroom. Part 1 of this series reported on conversations with facility personnel to better understand the sluggish ...

A documented Raspberry Pi 5 cooling mod using a Noctua NF-A4x10 5V PWM fan, a custom JST-SH 4-pin to Noctua PWM adapter cable, and a KKSB Raspberry Pi 5 + M.2 NVMe HAT case. This project solves a ...

Let’s stop for a moment and pause to consider the smart bulb. Imagine going back 20 years and telling yourself that people ...

From screw-in bulbs and colorful LED strips to table lamps and outdoor string lights, check out the top smart lighting we've tested for illuminating your space and setting the mood. I'm PCMag's ...

Most IoT schedulers assume you have Wi-Fi, a router, or cloud access. PicoScheduler assumes none of that. The Pico W acts as its own Access Point. You connect ...

Abstract: This article proposes a PFC-integrated dual active bridge (DAB) EV charger topology for catering to a wide range of battery voltage and current variations from a single-phase ac mains. The ...

Abstract: This study presents the design and implementation of a Raspberry Pi-based automated desalination system for small-scale and community-level freshwater production. The system integrates ...