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A hobbyist project demonstrates hosting a simple website on an 8-bit AVR microcontroller using SLIP over a serial connection to a Linux PC, avoiding the need for Ethernet hardware.
Step-by-step guide to building a simple radio wave detector using aluminum foil and a piezoelectric lighter, explaining the physics of electromagnetic waves.
The article explores the surprisingly enduring legacy of vacuum tube technology, detailing its historical origins and continued use in applications like high-power radio transmitters, microwave ovens, and CRT displays, despite the dominance of semiconductors.
The MNT Reform is an open-source hardware laptop designed and assembled in Berlin, featuring modular aluminum and acrylic construction. The article documents personal ownership experiences, case modifications, compatible accessories, and community hardware tweaks.
A detailed examination of the clock generation hardware in the Super Nintendo, explaining the two oscillators and the adjustable capacitor used to produce the required frequencies.