Hackaday

A Guide To Using Triacs For Switching AC

For switching high-powered loads from a microcontroller, or for switching AC loads in general, most of us will reach into the ...
Hackaday

Isolated AC/DC Power Supply And Testing Station For 230 V Devices

When you’re testing or debugging some mains-powered gear, plugging it directly into the outlet can often be an exciting ...
Harvard Business Review

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Rethinking Nonstop Transformation: Real progress comes from steady adaptation, not endless upheaval. Stop Holding Yourself Back: How to overcome self-limiting beliefs. A Playbook for Courageous ...

I monitored my home with 3 handy tools to find its worst power hogs (and they're easy to use)

Using the ATX 9801 is easy -- plug one end into a mains outlet, and it acts like a short extension lead with a digital display. The socket on the front accepts pretty much every power plug worldwide, ...
RF Globalnet

9 Real-World Variables That Destroy Oscillator Accuracy (And How to Measure Them)

Oscillator drift remains one of the most critical threats to precision timing in high-performance communication systems. In ...