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Build a Passive Radar With Software-Defined Radio

Cars That Think

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.

Building 100
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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Participants installed the IoTIZER on a range of products, including consumer appliances and devices as well as various items around the home, including a recliner and a door lock. It's also possible to build your own MHD device for cheap , if you know what you're doing. Well, I can just put it there and check.".

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Is it possible to install it yourself? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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4 Things to Consider When Installing Your EV Charger

Wallbox

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. Is it possible to install it yourself? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing an EV charger and answer your most pressing questions.

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Tony Fadell: The Nest Thermostat Disrupted My Life

Cars That Think

For most of the 10 years that I idly thought about thermostats, I had no intention of building one. Adapted from the book BUILD: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fadell. But the technology that I needed to make it happen—reliable low-cost communications, cheap screens and processors—didn’t exist yet.

Tahoe 94
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How I turned a shipping container into a solar off-grid charging station with A/C

Baua Electric

Well, not really cheated, but I just went with a retail solar generator system instead of DIYing that part myself from à la carte components. I used pressure-treated 2x4s to build a pair of mounts for the solar panels, each of which would hold three 200W panels. To be fair, I cheated a bit.

Grid 52
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Electric Bike Conversion Kit Selection

Electric Vehicless

As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Front wheel connected conversion kit- very easy to install but less popular. Also Read:-.

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