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A DIY Tracker Tough Enough for the Arctic

Cars That Think

So, I set about building an open-source ice tracker from DIY components that not only proved to be much, much cheaper but also much more capable than the commercial options. Doing in situ data processing and reduction is especially important because of the limited and expensive bandwidth available via the Iridium satellite network.

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A DIY Calorie Counter More Accurate Than a Smartphone

Cars That Think

The IMUs are connected to a Raspberry Pi using the I2C protocol. The Pi, running a stock version of the standard operating system , also allowed us to use established Python libraries to do onboard data processing. Our Python scripts are available for download from a public repository.)

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Home Charging Installation Risks and Advice

Setec Powerr

Electrical Hazards: Home charging stations require a high-voltage connection, which, if not installed properly, can pose a risk of electrocution, electrical fires, and damage to your vehicle or home. Charging Station Type: Choose between Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations based on your needs, budget, and available electrical capacity.

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Can This DIY Rocket Program Send an Astronaut to Space?

Cars That Think

That successful mission in August 2018 was a huge step toward our goal of sending an amateur astronaut to the edge of space aboard one of our DIY rockets. We believe that spaceflight should be available to anyone who's willing to put in the time and effort. So on that small prototype, I had to sew 972 connections.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

Adding to the standard equipment list found in the Sorento GT-Line is a digital rear-view mirror – also found in the EV9 – which lets the driver select between a standard mirror or rear-view camera for “maximum rear visibility and safety”. High grade GT-Line variants score a dual 12.3-inch

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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

Cars That Think

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 (!). What's more, Create 3 brings a variety of new functionalities to users, including compatibility with ROS 2, an industry-standard software for roboticists worldwide. There’s even more!

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Ford unveils Maverick compact hybrid pickup truck starting at less than $20K

Green Car Congress

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. The standard full-hybrid powertrain features a four-cyinder 2.5-liter Ford unveiled the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck.

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