RAK831 LoRaWAN Gateway
Previously, I covered the Dragino LG01 Single Channel LoRaWAN Gateway, a low cost solution good for testing basic LoRaWAN communication setups. I needed a better gateway and I was about…
Dragino LG01 LoraWAN Gateway
I already covered the impressive LPWAN LoraWAN technology with a proof of concept remote air quality monitoring unit based on the BME680 from Bosch and the RN2483 from Microchip, in…
CNC Router for DIY PCB manufacturing
I'll have to go straight to the point: get yourself a CNC router now! I'm serious: I used to make my PCBs dual layer and in the kitchen, as Hackaday…
Yihua 8786D Hot air station with soldering iron
I don't change my tools too often, and those that I get stay with me for a long time. These are the things that extend my hands and allow me…
Full metal Delta 3D Printer
Finding the right 3D printer is not an easy task, considering the many options on the market. Many sellers claim unprecedented innovation, when instead all they offer is just another…
Yihua 858D Hot air rework station
I tried, but there was no way to properly solder the BME280 tiny sensor using the soldering iron alone. After destroying one sensor and almost damaging the PCB, it was…
Comparison of dosimeters
Like with all measurements, it will be very hard to find two different devices indicating the same readings, especially when we demand increased precision. We now know that there are…
Google Tango Hackathon in Timisoara
Some impressions on the Google Tango Hackathon held in Timisoara in April 2014. See one of the Winner projects, the Camera 3D and some insight on the new device from Google.
Victoreen CDV-717 Remote Gamma Survey dosimeter
The CDV-717 is a very high-range gamma radiation ionization chamber detecting instrument, manufactured by Victoreen back in 1964.
CDV-742 Dosimeter and CDV-750 Dosimeter Charger
The CDV-750-5b Dosimeter Charger is a self contained battery-operated instrument.
Digital Soldering station ZD937
A short review on my new Christmas gift, a neat digital soldering station, ZD 937, and a quick light installation that I did with LEDS, running directly on mains , 220V, using the ZD937.
Bausch and Lomb Microscope
Read a post on my new acquisition, a Bauch&Lomb compound binocular microscope, a high quality tool, put to some good use to capture a few micro photographs. It can get up to 1000X with its current optics.
Mac mini is big enough to blow a full size PC away
A short review on a Mac Mini that I recently acquired. I plan to use it as my new fixed workstation instead of my older P4 PC.
Atten ADS1102CAL Oscilloscope
For my first oscilloscope, I opted for the Atten ADS1102CAL. A few months after, I could say I'm extremely happy choosing this robust device, that does an excellent job on my workbench.
Projection keyboard
The laser keyboards use laser and infra-red technology to create the virtual keyboard and to project the hologram of a keyboard on a flat surface.
Anoto Bluetooth Digital Pen on Android OS
A digital pen solution for Android OS.
We’ve got a new design!
The new PocketMagic.net logo and layout
Kvarts DRSB-01 Dosimeter
The DRSB-01 is a simple Geiger Counter device that can be used to detect normal vs. dangerous levels of ionizing radiation (gamma and beta).
Victoreen CDV700 6B Dosimeter Mod (Audio/BNC Connector)
The CDV700 dosimeter variant 6B (newer) and a few mods to improve functionality: audio connector and bnc connector.
Radex RD1706 dosimeter
A short review on the Radex RD1706 dosimeter, how good it is, and how can it be compared to other dosimeters, eg. the Terra-P MKS-05.
Terra-P Radiation dosimeter MKS-05
The terra-p Radiation dosimeter can be used to measure Gamma, Beta and X-rays.
Zeemote’s JS1, an innovative wireless controller
Zeemote has released mobile controller for games, this article shows how you can use it for remote desktop control!
My 500GB (!) Storage PDA
A short review on the new possibilities a CF2USB card for Pocket PC can offer, including attaching an external USB Harddisk to the Mobile device.
ITON Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
A review on two bluetooth HID (Human input device) devices, manufactured by ITON.
The PA-BK02 bluetooth keyboard and the PA-BTM02 bluetooth mouse are some nice wireless alternatives to your current input hardware.
FingerTouch PRO custom layout guide
An article showing a quick way to create your personalized software keyboard for Pocket PC. Do you need a specific key? Would you like your keys to be bigger / arranged in a different order? Read this article for more.
FingerTouch Pro – 5 keyoards in 1
This article is about an innovative keyboard for PocketPC's that can help you type faster on that tiny screen.