A small DC motor (available online for ~$3), a USB cable (any old one you have lying around), a fan blade (you can salvage one from broken gadgets or purchase it for $2), and some basic tools like ...

Thinking about upgrading to smart outlets or USB-equipped outlets? Here are the top options so you can find the perfect fit for your home.

Arduino and Raspberry Pi are two staples in the DIY electronics community. Both are affordable, flexible, and supported by dedicated teams, thorough documentation, and a vibrant community. While ...

Nature's Generator, a leader in renewable-energy home integration products, today announced their new 30 Amp and 50 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) which seamlessly transfer selected home electric ...

For dedicated makers, the Raspberry Pi integrates well into any 3D printing workflow to make it more robust and less prone to ...

Automating your home makes everyday tasks easy to manage and saves time. Here a creator has built a fully automated ...

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“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

Toshiba Electronics has introduced a 60V 1A single-contact photo-relay in a 2.6 x 7mm 4pad SO4 package. Called TLP3640A, it can switch 60Vdc or 60Vac peak, with a typical on-resistance of 0.14Ω and ...

A room divider is the perfect way to completely transform any space however you'd like, and you can repurpose this IKEA shelf to create your own.

Valentine's Day is only two weeks away, so if you haven't started shopping yet, you should fix that. There are tons of great ...

Additive manufactured electronics is grabbing the attention of the electronics industry. Nano Dimension’s Zvika Avlon discusses how and why this technology is shaking things up. Additive ...