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DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy with a Raspberry Pi Pico

Cars That Think

So when I decided to build a cheap DIY scintillating gamma spectrometer, it was the natural choice—although I didn’t realize I’d find myself navigating around teething problems of the sort that often affect a first-generation integrated circuit. This article appears in the July 2022 print issue as “DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy.”.

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Building the Future of Smart Home Security

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From video doorbells to robot vacuums, automated lighting, and voice assistants, smart home technology has invaded consumers’ homes and shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon. It redefined the home security space by introducing wireless, DIY products and pioneered giving customers the ability to monitor their homes via a smartphone app.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show. The Santa Cruz Limited interior is a clean design coming with ambient lighting, brushed aluminum trim accents and top stitching. Everything but the knobs. Driving Experience: Interior.

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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

We have a longterm mandate of 100% zero emissions on light duty vehicle sales by 2035, but we don’t have the mandates we need to get there. VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners. We need to start getting serious about our goals.” Again like U.S.

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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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This design of the 3D-printed periscope is quite light and consists of a 50-millimeter-diameter tube, two mirrors, and two printed parts. Such events allow attendees to find like-minded people and establish the necessary communication,” he says. The most useful for the military are periscopes, which volunteers disguise as needed.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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The narrow LED head, daytime running, fog and tail lights allowed the designers to take up as little real estate as possible, making for a sleek look. The redesigned grille with LED accent lighting is not overly large, but the Mazda badge is probably the largest on any in the company’s line-up.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Smaller 17-inch alloy wheels are standard.

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