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Wi-Fi has become a cornerstone of modern connectivity, enabling wireless data transfer across homes, workplaces, and public spaces. It operates in the microwave range of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically at frequencies of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. While essential for internet access, these signals are invisible to the human eye because our vision is limited to the visible light spectrum, leaving…

Medhansh Trivedi, a Class 12 student from Gwalior, has built his own passenger drone called the MTLD-01. This drone, weighing just 32 kg, can carry a person up to 90 kg and fly at 80 km/h, and reach a height of 4 kilometers. What’s really cool about this project is that he used motors from agricultural drones and paired it with big 50-inch propellers to build his…

Nexperia has launched 16 new power MOSFETs in the copper-clip CCPAK1212 package, which includes both 80 V and 100 V variants. These components feature an innovative copper-clip design that enhances current conduction, reduces parasitic inductance, and provides excellent thermal performance. They are suitable for a range of applications, including motor control, power…

Elcina proposes a ₹72,500 crore support package, with ₹17,900 crore allocated for capital investments and ₹54,600 crore under the PLI scheme. India faces a ₹21 lakh crore material gap, requiring $36 billion in investments.

The Electronics Industries Association of India (Elcina) has proposed a ₹72500 crore financial package to boost…

Breadboards have been a go-to platform for electronics enthusiasts and makers during prototyping, providing a simple and reusable way to prototype circuits. However, one challenge that often arises is monitoring the power being delivered to the components. Traditionally, this task requires separate tools like power analysers or multimeters, which can be expensive and cumbersome for beginners.…

Jermy Cook, a popular maker known for his audio projects and custom built MIDI Instruments has recently shown an easy way to build a Finger MIDI Piano using a Raspberry Pi Pico. His video demonstrates how to transform a finger piano into a MIDI instrument using a Raspberry Pi Pico. The project leverages capacitive touch sensing to detect when a key is pressed. With…

Delhi recently added 25 new EV charging stations, increasing the total to over 2,400, including 78 government-operated ones. Currently, 12% of new vehicle registrations in the city are electric. The Delhi government aims to raise this figure to 25% by 2025, further promoting green mobility and reducing pollution.

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In a recent YouTube video, Koshiro – a fourth year student from Hiroshima University shows how to transform your basic SG90 RC Servo Motor into a fully functional Smart Servo with advanced capabilities. Powered by an STM32 microcontroller, this upgrade replaces the generic motor driver board that we see in servo motors by adding a custom made driver board that…

India is quickly becoming a strong contender in the global semiconductor market, with Japanese companies showing great interest in setting up semiconductor manufacturing units in the country. According to Deloitte, Japan’s advanced technology and expertise are a perfect match for India’s ambitious goal of building 10 semiconductor plants within the next decade. This…

Popular YouTuber and Maker, Dejan from How To Mechatronics has showcased a remarkable 3D-printed RC tank equipped with a dual-speed gearbox in his latest 3D Printed RC Tank video. The project is a comprehensive deep dive into the design, construction, and programming with clean instructions on how to build something similar. 

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In a world increasingly dominated by surveillance, privacy is a growing concern. Sean Hodgins’ Become Anyone 2.0 project explores a novel way to address this issue. While it leans towards being a novelty item, the mask demonstrates futuristic concepts reminiscent of science fiction. The Become Anyone 2.0 mask integrates 2,960 addressable RGB LEDs embedded into custom PCB panels, creating a…

British International Investment commits $33.5M to India’s EV sector, including $15M for Everest Fleet, $15M for TI Clean Mobility and $3.5M for Vecmocon, totaling $328M in overall commitments in India EV Sector.

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced $33.5 million in funding to…