Category Archives: Toys

Serial LED Matrix

Posted on 2025-12-31 by M. Eric Carr

Daisy-chained SPI interfaces and fast microcontrollers make driving large, bright LED displays easy. Continue reading →

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World’s Worst BASIC?

Posted on 2025-05-30 by M. Eric Carr

The world’s worst BASIC interpreter is nonetheless the work of a genius. Continue reading →

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Running On Empty: Adventures in a Kia Niro EV

Posted on 2024-12-31 by M. Eric Carr

In which an unsuspecting rental Kia Niro EV is used off-label and taken on a thousand-mile road trip. Continue reading →

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Mini Museum: Arduino Uno

Posted on 2024-11-04 by M. Eric Carr

The Arduino Uno is an important part of the history of electronics as a hobby. Continue reading →

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