Cars That Think
APRIL 28, 2024
Taking flats, however, requires an even, diffuse light source. This article appears in the May 2024 print issue as “Electronically Assisted Astronomy.” I was mindful, though, to acquire calibration frames—“flats” and “darks” and “bias images”—which are used to compensate for imperfections in the imaging system.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 3, 2021
In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In the late 1980s, Rod Brooks and Anita Flynn published a paper in The Journal of the British Interplanetary Society with the amazing title of Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: A Robotic Invasion of the Solar System. They will power themselves from the sun or indoor lighting—which favors small scale.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been quietly funding tests with live cellphones in light aircraft cockpits as a possible counter-measure to GPS spoofing attacks, Spectrum has learned. An advantage of using wireless networks to provide that warning is that cellphones are very cheap and now almost ubiquitous.
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The biggest leap forward happened in 2012 when it was discovered that USB stick TV tuners using the RTL2832U demodulator chip could be tapped to make very cheap but effective SDR receivers. Building off the demand stimulated by this activity, a number of manufacturers have started making premium, but still relatively cheap, SDRs.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 12, 2023
Actually, it’s a decent idea to kick this article off with a note about car washing techniques. Following up on the recent Stuff We Use which highlighted the brands of foam cannons we deploy on our own vehicles, it seemed appropriate to showcase the soap chosen to use in those things. But back to the soap.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 27, 2021
This article may contain affiliate links. Some car parts like the trim pieces, sound system and lights, among others, can be precious. You don’t need a complete vehicle overhaul as a simple DIY quick fix and cleaning can transform a cheap piece into a priceless collector item. percent annually until 2027. Sell for Scrap Metal.
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