Category Archives: Electronics

Mini Museum: Arduino Uno

Posted on 2024-11-04 by M. Eric Carr

The Arduino Uno is an important part of the history of electronics as a hobby. Continue reading →

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Components: Capacitors

Posted on 2024-10-31 by M. Eric Carr

Capacitors have many uses in electronic devices. Here’s an overview. Continue reading →

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The USB-C High Voltage Hydra: Don’t Get Bit!

Posted on 2024-07-29 by M. Eric Carr

USB-C multiple-device charging cables can subject devices to excessive voltage. Here’s the story. Continue reading →

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Z80 End-Of-Life

Posted on 2024-04-29 by M. Eric Carr

Zilog has announced that the Z80 processor will go EOL. Almost fifty years is a pretty good run, for a CPU. Continue reading →

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