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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. I wanted to see if I could make it easy and affordable to build a spectrometer.

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Elephant Robotics Unveils New Desktop Educational Robots for 2023

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For robots to become widely used in education, they need to be smaller, easier to setup and use, and, more important, they need to be affordable to educators and students. AI Kit 2023 uses a camera with higher accuracy and light adjustment for the hardware to make the robotic arm more efficient in object recognition.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

But then, just as it seemed I had reached my darkest hour I was suddenly flooded by the light of an epiphany so bright it blinded me for a stunning moment. I’d like to have me some solar, but I can’t afford it right now. All at once it seemed so clear to me. My situation is exactly the same as most of America.

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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

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It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). Additionally, the robot includes cliff, bump and slip detection, along with LED lights and a speaker. I think there are two reasons. The first reason is cost.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

. – Polycrystalline: A good middle-ground option, balancing both affordability and solar efficiency. The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere. .

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

Clean Fleet Report

The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. For these purposes, it is a viable option to a larger truck or a compact crossover. Observations: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD 2.0L

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Light and plug where it’s needed. The box itself has some handy features, such as being able to position the tailgate flat or at an angle, 10 tie-downs, four D-link bed connectors, slots to drop-in a 2×4 to raise the floor above the wheel wells, an in-box storage compartment and LED lighting.

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