Category Archives: Current Events

A Better Voltage Regulator

Posted on 2016-02-16 by M. Eric Carr

There’s a switched mode, drop-in replacement for the LM7805. Pass it on. Continue reading →

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Remembering Challenger

Posted on 2016-01-28 by M. Eric Carr

Thirty years ago today, we lost the Space Shuttle Challenger. And it didn’t have to happen. 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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