Disclosure: This is a review of the open-source project from maker TheLight, named “A Music Visualizer Clock.” It’s a small DIY desktop gadget that combines a digital clock, music visualizer, and environment sensor. The ultra-low power feature is the highlight of the project. We’re now sharing this handy maker project with electronics hobbyists around the … Read more
No WiFi? No Problem—ESP32 IoT Data Still Travels Far & Fast If you’ve tried to use an ESP32 IoT sensor in a remote area with no WiFi and Internet, you’ve probably run into the same problem. Maybe you want to check temperatures in a greenhouse, watch water levels in a distant pond, or record soil moisture over a … Read more
Electronics Tools Resistor Series / Parallel Calculator Calculate the equivalent resistance of two or more resistors connected in series or parallel. Add your resistor values, choose the connection type, and optionally enter a voltage to check current and power. Resistor network diagram Clean schematic drawings showing two resistors in series and two resistors in parallel. … Read more
Disclosure: This article reviews an open-source hardware project by lvyiwuhen, “A Filament Dryer with PID Control,” which is a practical FDM 3D printing accessory designed for reliable filament drying with precise temperature control. We aim to share this functional hardware project, which solves a real 3D printing pain point, with the global hobby electronics and … Read more