What it really took to become an astronaut during the Space Race

As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for ...
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Arduino Relay Basics - How It Works and How to Use It

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I ...
Engineeringness on MSN

How Do LEDs Make Light From Electricity?

They’re in your phone, TV, car headlights, remote controls—even traffic lights. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are everywhere.
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This unusual flash quickly switches from on-camera to off, thanks to a magnetic, modular design

The Godox iT32 is a modular flash that uses magnets to connect to its hotshoe, which also doubles as a transmitter ...

Yes, it runs Minecraft: Hacker turns cheap Wi-Fi light bulb into functional game server

The bulb of choice was a cheap Wi-Fi unit from AliExpress that's powered by the BL602 chipset. As Tom's Hardware highlights, it features a single RISC-V ...

I 'hacked' my home with 7 smart plug tricks - here's the setup (and why it works)

Smart plugs are a simple, affordable way to upgrade your home. Here are some clever ways I use them for automation.