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IoT Blinking LED demo
A couple months ago, I was messing with one of my kid’s toys: it was a small, cheap kaleidoscope shaped like a camera, made of wood and plastic. Pressing the shutter button made it chirp and flash as if a photo were being taken. After a while it stopped working, so I assumed I needed…
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5 Advantages of Reading E-Books on a Kobo Reader
I’ve always been a casual reader, but some years ago I was gifted the Kobo Clara HD e-reader, which has made a big impact on my reading habits. While a good old fashioned paperback can never be beat, reading on the Kobo is great for a bunch of reasons. Read in the Dark Have you…
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How I Installed Bluetooth in my Car Stereo
There are a ton of videos and guides about how to retrofit your old car stereo to get Bluetooth streaming, but I’ve decided to share my own experiences with this, since my situation is a little bit unique. I also wanted all my notes (thus far – it’s a work-in-progress) to be in one place.…
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Lessons Learned While Launching the Turtle Robot Project
Last night I was full of creative energy (thanks to a delicious chocolate milkshake) and decided to finally start assembling the Robot Turtle. This is a kit manufactured by keyestudio that I got on loan from my college for the summer. Before I could get started, though, I had to clear a space, because I…