A quarterly electronics and tools swap event is being launched at Berlin's c-base hacker space, focusing on right-to-repair and reuse principles. The event offers free seller spaces for trading electronics, computer equipment, and tools, with flexible payment options and minimal restrictions.
A detailed exploration of electricity fundamentals explains atomic structure, electron behavior, and electrical conduction mechanisms in metals and insulators. The article bridges the gap between basic analogies and academic complexity, making quantum mechanics concepts accessible to hobby electronics enthusiasts.
A detailed exploration of building a low-cost synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system mounted on a drone, capable of capturing high-quality polarimetric images up to 1.5km range, weighing under 1kg, and costing around 800 EUR in components.
The Floppotron 3.0 is an upgraded computer hardware orchestra featuring 512 floppy drives, 4 scanners, and 16 hard drives that creates music through controlled mechanical noise. Using custom electronics and MIDI protocols, various computer hardware components are coordinated to produce musical tones and percussion sounds, consuming up to 1.15kW of power at peak performance.