Virtual servers, cloud servers are easy (and cheap) alternative to dedicated and colocation servers. Of course quality of real hardware aka dedicated and colocation also affects the virtual servers, cloud servers. However the end users never need to think about the non-responding hardware in case of virtual servers, cloud servers. New dedicated server users often ask the difference between hard … [Read more...]
Hardware
Detailed article on computer hardware parts like RAM, Motherboard, Processor, Graphics card. Hardware also covers topics on hardware of Server, Single Board Computers like Raspberry Pi to Libre Hardware Projects.
Choosing The Correct LCD Display For Arduino Like Boards
There are many technologies like LCD, VFD, TFT, OLED to show what we want to show. Moreover there are monochrome LCD, variations of monochrome LCD like white text with blue backlight. Choosing the correct lcd display for Arduino like boards is crucial for budget, for compatibility with wider range of board & microcontroller. In this article we will deliver a gross idea of which are towards … [Read more...]
DIY LED Replacement Bulb For E10 Bulb With Lens
E10 bulb with lens are great for pointed focus. Those bulbs are common in vintage pencil beam flashlights like Sea-Gull Pocket Flashlight FS 008 model. If you never saw the model can perform a web search. In 2017 that model's old stock of unopened sells at $20 to $40 per piece. Those E10 bulb with lens has LED version but neither cheap for easily available. We can add circuit, use glass lens. Here … [Read more...]
DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector
Yo definitely noticed that for various reasons we need to connect male and female USB of various types to breadboard. It is not practical to cut each type of USB cables for each projects. Here is how to create your own DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector with one male to female usb cable 8 jumpers and basic tools. Basics Behind DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector And Needed … [Read more...]
Electronics Learning Kit For Kids : Part 1
I am doing these DIY works since 4 years of age else it was not possible to master many things in life. Here is part 1 of electronics learning kit for kids. Our budget is least possible and for China it is possible today to get the stuffs at very cheap price. In 1988 I can remember that a set of electrical & magnet things from Toy World shop was purchased for me which was very costly. In … [Read more...]
Arduino Vacuum Tube Stereo Preamp : Parts & Circuit Diagram
Although the developer retired it, all parts, circuit diagrams are available. Let us have a look at Arduino vacuum tube stereo preamp thing and imagine to modify it to make it more classic and premium quality. We published the previous guide to have snake animation on TM1637 LED display. Arduino Vacuum Tube Stereo Preamp : Parts & Circuit Diagram E88CC-TK Black … [Read more...]
Arduino TM1637 Scrolling Text, Snake Examples
We published an introductory guide with TM1637 7 segment LED display many months ago and later shown many advanced tutorials on this website. Snake animation is used in the proprietary led displays to indicate working, busy. Those are common on DVD players, satellite television receiver sets etc. A dash like ---- like bright thing rotates throughout the border of the rectangle. Here are examples … [Read more...]
What Are Filament LED Bulbs (Faux Vintage Bulb)?
We like incandescent bulbs and thats why we have a bulb socket guide, project to blink 1.8v flashlight bulb with Arduino. Of course you have seen Made In China filament led bulbs which are sold as faux vintage bulbs. How they works and what types are available? If you never understood the thing, the photography in this article definitely making you understand what they are. LED filament bulbs has … [Read more...]