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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

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 Pi, running a stock version of the standard operating system , also allowed us to use established Python libraries to do onboard data processing.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Solar-powered 2-seat e-bike with infinite range

Electrek

Two of my passions are electric bicycle projects and DIY solar powered projects. It’s just one of many strange, awesome and fun-looking electric vehicles I’ve discovered while window shopping on the world’s most eclectic digital thrift store: Alibaba. In fact I’ve written the book on both topics.

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Charge like you Volt-to: DIY J1772

DIY Electric Car

Technically the SAE specification calls for 890 ohms, but that radio store was out of 890 ohms and 1k-ohm appears to do the trick. If you pull that pin down to +6v, the charger will fire up. So I wired in a 50v diode with a resistor to ground (remember that extra lead). It says I pulled 3.51 Pin 4 -->| --[1kw] - Pin 3 (Ground).

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Space Campers shares new look inside its Tesla Cybertruck Camper

Teslarati

Compatibility with the Cybertruck’s battery for accessory add-ons and DIY builds. When the Cybertruck’s trailer hitch is closed, the back hatch can store gear, and when it’s opened, the back hatch can double as an outdoor kitchen with space for a drop-in sink and cooking surfaces. You can watch the video below.

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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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DIY Guide Helps You Build Your Own Electric Car Charging Station

Green Car Reports

Over the past year, electric car charging stations have gone from being overpriced products with extortionate installation costs to items you can pick up at your local hardware store and install yourself.

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