As the only electronics engineer in my family and circle of friends, it is sometimes not possible to evade an appeal for help. This time the request came from a friendly elderly lady in a retirement ...

It is sometimes necessary for an RC (remote control) model to contain some kind of switching functionality. Some things that come to mind are lights on a model boat, or the folding away of the ...

DSLRs and higher-end cameras almost always have a port for a remote switch that makes it easy to automatically capture shots at specific times. Even if yours doesn't, this guide from DIYHacksandHowTos ...

When [beerninja] wanted to swap his USB keyboard from one game console to another without mucking about with wires, he asked the Hack A Day forums for some help. [Meseta] (AKA [UAirLtd]) came to the ...

Don’t feel like speaking with Alexa? Don’t worry—she can do your bidding at the touch of a button with this compact and ...

Efficient AC usage involves considering factors like standby mode, power consumption, efficiency, and optimal performance through temperature adjustments and maintenance. Making informed choices ...