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UI is hell: four-function calculators
One of the simplest and best-known computing devices on the planet is a fascinating study in interface design.
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Don't build a platform... unless?
"Build a product, not a platform" is a common saying among tech entrepreneurs. But why do some platforms succeed?
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Investigating an "evil" RJ45 dongle
Reverse-engineering hardware can be difficult -- but sometimes, all you need is a comfy armchair and some Google Translate.
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Random object: Sony Mavica MVC-FD73
Don't copy that floppy, or why our views of technological progress are not always rooted in reality.
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Getting silly with C, part (void*)2
They won't be able to find bugs in your code if they can't figure out how it works.
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Weekend projects: Sketchy Sketch
Making a nicer version of a forgotten, electronic Etch-A-Sketch toy.
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Choosing an op-amp for your project
Just say no to LM741 and LM324 / LM358.
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December 2024

Against the hydraulic analogy
Let that sink in: the most popular tool for teaching electronics makes the trade harder to learn.
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A 15-minute intro to resin casting
A quick overview of prototyping and part duplication with RTV-2 silicone molds and castable polyurethanes.
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Lies, damned lies, and photodiodes
Diffusion and drift currents: depending on what you're trying to do, photodiodes can be really fast or infuriatingly slow.
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The marvelous disappearing capacitor
The performance of photodiode amplifiers can be improved in a clever way.
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November 2024

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