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HydraLink: The Ultimate Tool for Automotive Ethernet Diagnostics and Prototyping The automotive sector is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional CAN-based communication standards to advanced Automotive Ethernet networks like BroadR-Reach. These new protocols offer higher bandwidth, better scalability, and more reliable data exchange, aligning with the demands of modern, connected vehicles. As engineers and researchers explore these cutting-edge systems, the… |
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DIY Project To Customize Car Dashboards For Optimized Real-Time Readings The dashboard in the modern car is the window to know about the health and performance of the car, but often it is not accurate. To solve this problem, a car enthusiast, Garage Tinkering, uses the CAN bus data to fine-tune custom RPM and speed gauges. Garage Tinkering has created tailored gauges that will deliver more accurate and real-time data, making the car more… |
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This Portable Open-Source DIY 3D Printer Fits Into a Filament Box and Prints Upside Down James has announced the completion of his 3D printer called Lemontron, a new portable printer that combines smart design with a minimalist approach. Designed to fit inside a standard filament box, the Lemontron offers a surprising 180 x 180 x 165mm print volume which is comparable to popular desktop printers like the Prusa Mini, but with a completely different… |
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Tiny Drive: A Compact Motor Driver That Sits Behind Your N20 Motors We have seen the N20 DC gear motors being used in many everyday gadgets to DIY projects from electric screwdrivers to line-following robots. Their compact size and versatility make them ideal for projects or products that need a geared motor with size constraints. But working with them often poses challenges—especially when soldering connections to their brushes. One other challenge while… |
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Build A Functional Soft Robotic Gripper Using 3D Printed Mold and Silicone In a recent YouTube video, a maker called Tazer Technical has shown us how he has built his own Soft Robotic Gripper by overcoming challenges in material selection by irritative prototyping. In his earlier attempted he build a single finger robotic gripper using silicone with a Shore hardness of 25A which was too rigid, leasing to adoption of a softer silicone (10A) combined with a… |
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Meet the Massage Robot: A Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Technology. Wouldn't it be nice to combine modern technology with ancient Chinese healing techniques to ease the pain and tension in the body with therapeutic massage? A robotic arm was developed for the same by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology that imitates human-like TCM massaging techniques. These robotic… |
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DIY Wireless Scrolling Dial: The Perfect Fix for Endless Scrolling Scrolling has become an essential part of our digital lives, whether it's navigating through lengthy datasheets, coding, or simply reading articles. Yet, the act of scrolling—endlessly flicking a mouse wheel or swiping a trackpad—can become a frustrating ordeal, even physically taxing. Recognising the absence of a perfect off-the-shelf solution, Yoiutuber Engineer Bo took matters into his own… |
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Compact Open-Source Breadboard Power Supply But With USB Type-C For Easy Prototyping Axiometa, a Lithuania-based open-source hardware team, is introducing BreadBoost-C, a compact USB Type-C-powered solution for breadboard prototyping. Designed for makers, educators, and engineers, BreadBoost-C simplifies circuit prototyping by eliminating messy wiring and bulky bench power supplies. The device offers adjustable… |
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How DLR’s Swarm of Sensors and Robots are Collaborating to Map the Moon What if robots could guide each other during an expedition on the Moon? A new system called Swarm Navigation Network made by a group of German (DLR) scientists is making this a reality by simplifying the communication by networking up to 50 robots and sensors. Each team member, whether a robot or sensor, shares information with… |
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Is Miniature Long-Distance Wireless Power Finally Here? Wireless power transfer is not a new term nowadays. Many of us have been using it for the past few years to charge up our smart devices. But all of the commercially available solutions are based on magnetic coupling, ie even though it's wireless power transmission, the transmitter and receiver need to be in very close proximity. There are studies on microwave-based wireless power transmission… |
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Haptiknit: Bringing Realistic Touch to Wearable Tech for VR, Therapy, and More Human touch is the most intuitive way to communicate, but recreating it perfectly without being bulky was challenging for engineers. Haptiknit, a flexible sleeve designed to give touch-based feedback (haptic feedback) to its users, is a next step towards this goal. This device can make virtual reality more real, help in physical rehabilitation, and allow… |
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DIY Functional Pokeball for You to Make For fans of Pokémon and DIY electronics, Kiara from Kiara's Workshop has created something that bridges nostalgia and maker ingenuity: functional Pokéballs that light up, open, and even simulate throwing mechanics. Taking feedback from her earlier design, she improved durability with reinforced resin lids, repositioned the button for better accessibility, and integrated a compact DFPlayer Mini… |
