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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. With no guarantees on how long any given instrument might last, you have to deploy a lot of them to get the data you need.

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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. We used the NumPy scientific computing library for storing data in a convenient format, and the Scikit-learn machine-learning library for analyzing motion data from the IMUs. The counter uses two of them, one attached at midthigh, the other at midshank.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

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. Battery Storage: Power for Later Choosing the right battery is paramount for storing solar energy.

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Hacking Ham Radio for Texting

Cars That Think

APRS is a store-and-forward radio network protocol developed over 25 years ago by U.S. APRS supports sending text messages, and if you're in range of an Internet-connected gateway node you can even. MicroAPRS , which is an open-source and Arduino-compatible firmware package for DIY packet radio modems. I chose a $10.

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2024 Kia Sorento Review

Baua Electric

Kia Connect connected car services are offered free of charge for the first seven years of ownership. The latest maps, interfaces, and software enhancements will be available instantly without the need for the customer to visit a Kia service centre. If you need more, there is 2000kg of braked towing to see you through.

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Electric Bike Conversion Kit Selection

Electric Vehicless

Front wheel connected conversion kit- very easy to install but less popular. Rear wheel connected conversion kit – In comparison to front wheel little but tough but most popular. Mid drive connected conversion kit – less popular & tough to install. Different connector use for connecting cable. Hub Motors.

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

Green Car Congress

Maverick has standard FordPass Connect with embedded modem and Wi-Fi for up to 10 devices, while standard FordPass makes it easy to find the truck, check fuel level, lock and unlock the doors, and start or turn off the vehicle—all from a phone. The whole bed is a DIY fan’s paradise.

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