Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Pretty colors! (uOLED-160 review)

A review of the easy-to-use uOLED-160-GMD1 display Continue reading →

Posted in Arduino, C, Coding, Components, Digital, Electronics, Toys | Tagged display, embedded systems, graphics, OLED, uOLED | Leave a comment

A simple wooden puzzle serves as an interesting test of various search algorithms. Continue reading →

Posted in BASIC, Coding, Math, Science | Tagged evolution, GA, genetic algorithm, puzzle, wooden cube, wooden puzzle | Leave a comment

A hot air reworking station is essential for working with many types of surface-mount designs. Continue reading →

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BINAC, the first automatic, programmable, digital computer was tested right here in North Philadelphia… Continue reading →

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