Tired of the usual piggy bank? Tired of having to count every coin cent by cent? Here is a quick test of electronics gadget that solves the counting problem. Digital Moneybox Savny InnovaGood is a Gadget Tech Digital Electronic Money Box! It is advertised as a perfect gift for kids and adults to start learning →
I accidentially killed my favorite multimeter that had served me well for a long time. I was verifying another multimeter by comparing it’s reading to measurement made by this meter (that was checked to be accurate with a calibrator in 2020). My meter just went dead. New battery did not help. Any repair tips or →
I visited Embedded Conference Finland 2023 today. Here are some picks from the conference. Analog Devices single pair Ethernet demo with 400 meters of cable Avnet Embedded gave me some Belgian chocolate Smarc vs new smaller OSM module →
The legend of the Klon Centaur guitar distortion effect pedal, which debuted in the mid-’90s, has taken on a life of its own as one of the most collectable effects pedals of all time. It got fame because it was used and liked by such players as John Mayer, Nels Cline and Joe Perry (to →
Bang on design and use! ‘Forbidden reach around’ Tell people – just because it fits you should not plug it in. Did you know that figure 8 power cable plug (IEC 60320 type C plug also known as IEC C7) fits into XLR make connector? If it’s round outside, don’t plug an AC cord in, →
May 4 is the Star Wars Day. The words, “May the 4th” seem to beg for the rest of the catchphrase to be uttered. Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise created by founder, former chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm, George Lucas. →
What happens when your RS-232 serial ports do not have enough surge protection in them and surge hits? Here are some examples what can happen: The failed chip on those examples is ZT3243LFEY from ASIX Electronics Corporation. ASIX Electronics’s ZT3243LFEY is triple transmitter quint receiver rs-232 28-pin tssop in the interface, bus line transceivers category. →
This posting is here to collect cyber security news in May 2023. I post links to security vulnerability news to comments of this article. You are also free to post related links to comments. →
19 Bizarre Products Big Companies Trotted Out https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-644-19-strange-product-ideas-that-companies-actually-tried Being known for “that one thing” can be emotionally draining on a person, but sometimes for big companies staying to make what people know your brand could be better than trying some bizarre product launch. Related article: https://www.reversewinesnob.com/2013/08/wine-for-dummies.html →
Over-under coiling is the way to go. This video we will cover the proper method for coiling cables. It allows the cable to lie flat when uncoiled, and makes for easier and faster work. Over-Under cable coiling is a technique for winding up your cables and wires in a way that extends their longevity and →