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These are the first projects I made with my Arduino

One of the first projects that most people do on an Arduino is to light up or flash an LED. It seems ultra-simple because it ...
IEEE

Size Assessment of Power Cable Shield Corrosion Defects Using Double-Frequency Time–Frequency-Domain Reflectometry

Abstract: Cable shield corrosion defects are a common threat to power cables, requiring precise detection and sizing for effective management. Such defect detection and location methods are widely ...
IEEE

Investigation of the Use of Switched Capacitor Converters as LED Drivers

Abstract: This paper investigates the use of switched capacitor converters to implement DC-supplied LED drivers with PWM dimming functionality. A voltage doubler switched capacitor converter is ...
Mining

China moves to shield rare earths from US military use: WSJ

Despite agreeing to relax its export controls on rare earths, China is now preparing a new licensing regime that would continue to restrict shipments to US military-linked firms, The Wall Street ...
Tennessean

LED vs. Standard. How much it could cost you to put up extravagant Christmas lights in Georgia

If you’re planning to deck your halls this season, your electric bill might sparkle too. A new report from Power Wizard estimates what it’ll cost Georgians to keep their Christmas lights glowing ...
Consumer Reports

Usage-Based Car Insurance Can Save You Money, but It Puts Your Data Privacy at Risk

There’s a good chance that if you own a car, your insurance bills have climbed in recent years. The average cost of a full-coverage car insurance policy rose 12 percent over just the past year, ...