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A DIY Tracker Tough Enough for the Arctic

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Unfortunately, the cost of buying instruments commercially severely limited how many trackers we could deploy. 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.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

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Connectivity usually comes at a premium, and it also usually involves buying a brand new whatever it is, because new hardware and software and services are required. I'd expect it to cost at least USD $100, although perhaps it could get somewhat cheaper in volume. Whether or not every device you own actually.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I was nervous as this was the first time that I was buying a car, so the experience was new to me. How did it all start?

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV). The cost of AC kits is often higher, but they offer better efficiency and regenerative braking.

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Make Your Own Digital Pinhole Camera

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On the downside, both off-the-shelf and DIY pinhole cameras use film or photographic paper. The cost of buying and developing film quickly adds up, and of course there’s a long delay between taking a photo and seeing the results.

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Might go without the BMS

DIY Electric Car

Despite the cost of the thing, my experience of two small shorts while wiring up the pack - 7.2v Anybody want to buy an unused BMS?' only - has scared me sufficiently that I don''t want any unfused cabling where it could possibly short out the pack.

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Top 10 : Best Electric Bike Conversion Kit 2021 | Best ebike Conversion Kit | Best e Bike Conversion Kit | Electric Bike Conversion Kit With Battery

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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. Buy Now On BikeBerry. (5) Buy Now On BikeBerry. Check Price On Amazon. (6) Conclusion.

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