Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

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there are light bulbs that have batteries and every time you turn on a lamp that contains one of these bulbs, you charge the ...

Fill out the form below and we'll add your holiday display to the map. We'll publish the map online on Sunday, Nov. 23, and ...

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A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

A unique mechanical design aspires to remove heat from this LED light bulb’s insides, but you still need to keep external ventilation in mind.

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