Crafting Bytes for Better Lives
Fujifilm X-T50 & Voigtländer Ultron 27mm: The perfect compact, tactile combination for street photography that blends digital technology with analog feel.
Compile ZeroTier One on Alpine Linux from GitHub source with this quick guide! Install dependencies, enable TUN, build from source, and set up auto-start. Secure networking made simple!
Step-by-step guide to install Home Assistant Core on Raspberry Pi - covering OS setup, Python configuration, SSH access, and automatic startup for a robust smart home automation hub.
Compact review of the IR0019: A rugged, pro-grade thermal camera with great value, solid specs, and versatile real-world use.
A collection of information about the original Vorwerk VR-200 battery pack and how to build a DIY replica of the OEM pack using LG HG2 cells, a Li-Ion PCM from eBay and a 3D printed custom case.
Fitting a staggered set of 20-inch TEC GT6 Ultralight wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to a 2014 Model S P85: dimensions, custom centering rings, lug nuts, TÜV approval and real-world consumption after 25,000 km.
On its launch day I tried uberONE in Dubai, the all-electric premium ride service using Tesla Model S and Model X: how the pickup went, what the driver knew about the car, how they charge, and what the trip cost.
Connecting IoT devices like Amazon Echo Dot to hotel WiFi networks that require web login can be tricky. Learn how to use MAC address spoofing on macOS to get your own devices through the captive portal login and online!
Residential batteries like Tesla Powerwall and LG Chem RESU are becoming more common, but are they right for you? Learn about lithium-ion technology, how to maximize battery lifespan, and the two main applications where home batteries make financial sense.
The specifications of Tesla’s factory 19-inch and 21-inch wheels (PCD, center bore, offset, lug nuts) and a round-up of aftermarket wheels from Brock, MAK, Advance, Borbet and OXXO that fit the Model S.
Two days with a late 2015 Model S P90DL loaner compared to my own mid-2014 P85: build quality, driving feel, cruise control behavior, Autopilot features, and whether a used or a new Tesla makes more sense.
Why Tesla sells cars the way Apple sells gadgets: no-pressure stores, almost no advertising, and a referral program that turned happy owners into its sales force.
A hands-on walkthrough of the unofficial Tesla owner API: requesting an OAuth bearer token, listing your vehicles, reading the charge state and setting a charge limit, including the spots where the apiary documentation is wrong.
I object the strong raise in violent video games & movies in the industry over the past years & love exceptions such as Firewatch - a wonderful story game.
The 2016 BMW i3 update brings a new Loft interior, Protonic Blue paint, an 11kW three-phase charger and a 94Ah battery with almost 60% more capacity. Here is why each of these changes matters.
Got an Arduino OLED display from China but struggling to get it working? Learn how to wire it correctly, choose the right display controller (SH1106 vs SSD1306), and get started with u8glib in this practical guide!
A look at the GateKeeper 2.0 by gkchain.com: a USB dongle and a keychain token that automatically lock your Mac or Windows PC when you walk away from your desk, and unlock it when you come back.
A week with the original Apple Watch Sport from someone who never liked watches: build quality, watchOS and notifications, fitness tracking, battery life, Siri quirks, and what writing a small Bitcoin app taught me about WatchKit, Glances and complications.
Tesla has unveiled the Model 3: a look at the facts from the reveal, how it completes the secret master plan, what the Gigafactory means for battery supply, and my own thoughts on the first Tesla for the masses.
BMW no longer publishes which Snap-In adapter fits which car. Here is how the Music/Media and Connect adapter families differ, how the 6NF and 6NS options decide which one you need, and what the hardware revisions mean.
Unboxing and review of the FLIR Vue Pro thermal camera for small unmanned aerial systems - sensor options, video and still image modes, remote control via Bluetooth and PWM, live analog video, and where it still falls short.
A spontaneous escape from the German winter to Sahl Hasheesh on the Red Sea: how to skip the visa queue at Hurghada airport, why Egypt is a great destination right now, and tips for Marsa Alam, Safaga and Luxor.
A look at Godus, the mobile god simulation by 22cans: sculpting a 2.5D layered world, protecting your believers, collecting cards and stickers, and why it shines as a game for the few minutes you have on the go.
Getting iMessage to work on a Chameleon-booted hackintosh after moving from Yosemite to El Capitan: how FileNVRAM provides the MLB and ROM values, why the kext refuses to load on 10.11.3, and the workaround that finally made it stick.
Three years with the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM on a 5D Mark III: why a stabilized prime was the only lens I needed for photos and video, its key specs, and a few sample shots before I sold it.
Feedback on three BMW options after living with them - the DAB digital radio tuner, Servotronic speed-dependent steering, and the surprisingly great 1.5L three-cylinder engine.
First impressions of Life is Strange, the episodic adventure from Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix, in which the decisions you make as the player determine how the story unfolds.
New main frame plates for my multicopter - FR4 fiberglass main layers, carbon fiber vibration dampening plates, a top-mounted battery with velcro slots and room for 16 inch propellers and the retractable landing gear.
A compact but precise benchtop lathe for our workshop - the Optimum OPTIturn TU 2004V with 100mm chuck, 300mm between centers, 0.009mm spindle accuracy and a variable speed 600W motor - and thoughts about converting it to CNC.
Which Tarot part numbers you actually need for a retractable landing gear on a medium-sized multicopter (TL8X001, TL8X002, TL8X003, TL96030), plus notes on build quality, flimsy cables and the total weight.
What it takes to charge an EV like the BMW i3 faster than a Schuko outlet allows: three-phase 400V power, a Mennekes Type 2 plug, a CEE 32A plug, and the right coding resistor between CP and PP for 20A, 22kW or 32A charging.
Three days with a BMW i3 in Saxony, and a closer look at the public charging infrastructure in Dresden and Meißen - how you pay, what it costs, and why sabotage protection is still missing.
Unboxing a Longs Motor 4 axis CNC kit - 24V power supply, four DM420A stepper drivers, four NEMA17 motors and a DB25 parallel breakout board - and the first hurdles with wiring, voltages and finding a PC with a parallel port.
A first look at DJI's iPad Ground Station with its 2.4GHz data link and Bluetooth module - what works well for waypoint planning on the NAZA-M V2 and the features I'm still missing.
First impressions of two GBM2804 019-100T brushless gimbal motors from RCTimer - excellent build quality, no play, and a hollow shaft for routing wires, sized for cameras from a GoPro up to a compact mirrorless.
The Flytrex Core is a small flight data logger that sits between the DJI PMU and the GPS/compass module and records speed, altitude, position and heading of every flight to a microSD card.