• Add a Little Quindar to Your Comms for that Apollo-Era Sound

    Updated: 2023-04-30 14:00:00
    Skip to content Hackaday Primary Menu Home Blog Hackaday.io Tindie Hackaday Prize Submit About Search : for April 30, 2023 Add A Little Quindar To Your Comms For That Apollo-Era Sound 4 Comments : by Dan Maloney April 30, 2023 : Title Copy Short : Link Copy If there’s one thing that ties together all the media coming out of the Apollo era , it’s probably the iconic Quindar tones . These quarter-second beeps served as control tones for the globe-spanning communications network needed to talk to the Apollo astronauts , and any attempt to recreate the Apollo-era sound would be glaringly wrong without them . And that’s why CuriousMarc whipped up this Quindar tone system The video below starts with a detailed treatment of what Quindar tones are and why they were used , a topic we’ve covered

  • When Your Smart Light Switches Stop Working, Build Your Own

    Updated: 2023-04-30 11:00:51
    , Skip to content Hackaday Primary Menu Home Blog Hackaday.io Tindie Hackaday Prize Submit About Search : for April 30, 2023 When Your Smart Light Switches Stop Working , Build Your Own 1 Comment : by Lewin Day April 30, 2023 : Title Copy Short : Link Copy If you want smart light switches in your house , you can buy from any one of hundreds of manufacturers . Brian Boyle had kitted out his home with TP Link devices , but after a few years of use , he found they all suddenly failed within a few months of each other . Decrying the state of things , he set about building his own . instead Brian s switches use the ESP32 for its handy in-built WiFi hardware . His aim was to produce smart switches that would fit neatly into standard Decor” style switch boxes . The design uses two PCBs . One is

  • We Love This Tiny Radio Controlled Wall-E

    Updated: 2023-04-28 15:00:00
    : : Skip to content Search POPULAR : SEARCHES Arduino CNC Raspberry Pi Woodworking 3D Printing IOT Robot Maker Faire Subscribe Explore Make : Magazine The premier publication of maker projects , skill-building tutorials , in-depth reviews , and inspirational stories , accessible by all ages and skill . ranges Maker Faire A celebration of the Maker Movement , a family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity that gathers together tech enthusiasts , crafters , educators across the . globe Maker Shed A smart collection of books , magazines , electronics kits , robots , microcontrollers , tools , supplies , and more curated by us , the people behind Make : and the Maker . Faire Make : Books Maker-written books designed to inform and delight Topics such as microcontrollers including

  • Zener Diode Basics (A Beginner’s Guide)

    Updated: 2023-04-25 13:30:15
    In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how a Zener diode works and how to use it in circuits. Did you know that some of the common things you can build with Zener diodes include simple power supplies and guitar pedals? Sounds interesting? Let’s jump in! What Is a Zener Diode? A Zener diode is a […] Copyright Build Electronic Circuits

  • What is an Integrated Circuit (IC)?

    Updated: 2023-04-03 10:20:47
    An integrated circuit is simply any type of circuit, made to fit onto a small chip. Sometimes referred to as a chip, a microchip, or an IC. It can be a microcontroller, an amplifier, a Bluetooth module, or anything in between. By making a circuit on a small chip, it’s much easier to build advanced […] Copyright Build Electronic Circuits

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