Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Just the Thing

Posted on 2015-12-17 by M. Eric Carr

For $16, the SparkFun ESP8266 Thing can connect your gadget to WiFi. Continue reading →

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How Not To Build A Tablet PC

Posted on 2015-11-24 by M. Eric Carr

Dave of EEVBlog has found a device worthy of a full-blown Dave Rant. It’s not pretty. Continue reading →

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The Future Is Now

Posted on 2015-10-21 by M. Eric Carr

So it’s finally October 21, 2015. What would someone from 1985 think of our technology? Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Thermostat

Posted on 2015-09-24 by M. Eric Carr

I usually keep religion and politics out of these posts, since learning more about science, math, and engineering can benefit anyone, no matter what his or her political beliefs. However, on occasion, it is important to point out logical fallacies … Continue reading →

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