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Engineers develop flexible, water-repellent graphene circuits for washable electronics

“New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent. The nanotechnology “would lend enormous value to self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains, or ice and biofilm formation,” according to …

HackSpace magazine #3

“In HackSpace magazine issue 3, we look at great builds you can make with parts salvaged from broken bits of technology, meet a group of makers working in disaster zones, learn how to 3D print textures onto you clothes and …

HispaBrick issue 29

“It’s time for a new edition of the magazine for AFOLs. In this edition of HispaBrick Magazine we continue our collaboration with Kockice, which brings us articles on LEGO® Architecture, MINDSTORMS and an interesting Minidolls vs. Minifigures. From our …

How a Voltage Regulator Works: LM7805

“Voltage regulators are one of the first electronic components you get introduced to as a hobbyist. Really useful when starting out, it simply takes a voltage that is too high, and reduces it down to a set voltage that you …

Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold

“A team of Australian researchers is developing global award-winning suite of technologies that is turning the notion of recycling on its head, potentially diverting tonnes of toxic waste from landfill, while also building a new and highly lucrative green manufacturing …

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

“The solar arrays on NASA’s InSight Mars lander were deployed as part of testing conducted Jan. 23, 2018, at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado. Engineers and technicians evaluated the solar arrays and performed an illumination test to confirm …

Project  NeoClock

NeoClock

“This is about building a clock using the fantastic neopixel rings from Adafruit. The fun thing about this clock is that it actually has two rings of neopixels, one for telling the hours and one for the minutes, seconds and …

New sensor for measuring electric field strength

“Accurately measuring electric fields is important in a variety of applications, such as weather forecasting, process control on industrial machinery, or ensuring the safety of people working on high-voltage power lines. Yet from a technological perspective, this is no easy …

NIST Report on Blockchain Technology Aims to Go Beyond the Hype

“New publication strives to help businesses make good decisions about when and if to use blockchain Beguiling, baffling or both—that’s blockchain. Aiming to clarify the subject for the benefit of companies and other organizations, the National Institute of …

Project  OnLight

OnLight

“OnLight is a smart light connected to the Wi-Fi. It can be controlled via the Blynk app. Various functions are already preprogrammed, e.g. light settings, color picker and strobe light. The case is 3D printed and can be screwed …