Electrical circuits have always been a mystery to me. Those tiny components that look like Chiclets or jewelry beads somehow make a light blink, produce music, and detect motion. So I was happy to ...

Sony’s latest compact soundbar can boost TV volume, but it has constrained directional audio and offers limited features.

Introducing supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) — a high-efficiency working fluid for modern power generation. This webinar ...

In this video I’m showing how I’ve built a very simple battery backup circuit for my home alarm system. The circuit charges a 12v lead acid battery and in an event of a power loss, it transfers the ...

You’ve just finished assembling an electronic project and are ready to power it up, only to realize the battery might be connected backwards. In an instant, a simple mistake can destroy hours of work.

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the essential building blocks behind almost all modern electronic devices. These components provide electrical interconnections between electronic components, rigid ...

The basic metallurgy of solder. How to make a solder joint. How to repair a circuit board. The vintageTEK museum is a geek’s paradise to tour if visiting the Portland, Oregon area. The museum has ...

Circuits are one of the most daunting and overwhelming pieces of Factorio. It's easy to ignore them or try to build a factory without using them, but circuits are so valuable in the grand scheme of ...

The act of making a putting stroke is a simple art. The basics can make or break you on the green. Get those right, and much of your technique will fall into place. It will free you up to focus on ...

Fuses protect sensitive circuits by completely stopping the flow of energy to them. They are, essentially, “one and done” devices in that a fuse can protect from an overload condition by opening only ...