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A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide

Clean Fleet Report

A DIY Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Guide Essential Tools and Tips to Get You Started This article may contain affiliate links. Essential Tools for Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance Understanding which quality mechanics tools and other essential supplies you need is the first step in DIY maintenance.

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Home Charging Installation Risks and Advice

Setec Powerr

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to rise in popularity, more and more people are choosing to install home charging stations to ensure a convenient and efficient charging experience. However, like any electrical installation, there are risks associated with the process. Section 3: Professional Installation and Inspection 3.1

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Just about every device you own is probably available with Internet connectivity. needs Internet connectivity is up for debate. 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.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

Solar power for sheds is: – Economically Viable: By installing solar panels you can generate your own electricity, resulting in long-term savings on electricity bills and reduced reliance on utilities. A shed often transcends its role as just a storage space. The return on investment makes it financially worthwhile.

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Detect Quakes With “Raspberry Shakes”

Cars That Think

Searching the interwebs, I found no shortage of leads about how to build a DIY seismometer. The problem is that the DIY seismometer designs I was seeing were large and ungainly contraptions. For me the primary approach described in the installation documentation flopped, but the alternative system offered worked just fine.

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Hacking Ham Radio for Texting

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APRS supports sending text messages, and if you're in range of an Internet-connected gateway node you can even. I wanted a portable device I could connect to my handheld radio that was completely self-contained, with a keyboard, screen, and GPS receiver all built in. exchange SMS texts with cellphones and send one-line emails.

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EV Solutions WarP-Drive Installation

DIY Electric Car

Well I'm finally going to get around to installing a WarP-Drive 160/1000 motor controller package in our 97 S10 EV conversion. But, before we begin the actual installation, here are some photos and descriptions of the individual components we plan to use. But now the time has come, so, a little background first.