Welcome
This is homepage of ham radio station oh5hba. Info about me and my station, which may interest other ham operators can be found thru menu. This page contains links that I use often in my everyday life. Reason for this site is just for own fun and it helps to find important things when i’m not at my own computer.
Interesting news feeds from different sources:
- There are many events so far in 2026 that could reasonably have been predicted, but perhaps one which couldn’t is a Hackaday scribe in Europe unexpectedly finding herself with a …read more
- We miss the old Heathkit. You could build equipment that rivaled or even surpassed commercial devices. The cost was usually reasonable and, even if you could get by with less, …read more
- The Allen Scythe is one of those fantastic pieces of vintage agricultural machinery which would never be allowed to be manufactured today for health and safety reasons. It’s a two-wheel …read more
- In this wonderful world of MEMS technology, sensor technology has been downsized and reduced in cost to the point where you can buy a car tire pressure sensor for less …read more
- Today, fireplaces, their cozy glow once a household staple, are mostly a thing of the past. In fact, a decent amount of old fireplaces are completely blocked up! [David Capper] …read more
- As a leading digital transformation and software engineering company, Arduino system integrator Softeq Development Corp. is a proven innovator in the industrial space – working with clients to deliver sophisticated, reliable solutions that leverage power and accessibility at the same time. In a recent project, the company developed a cutting-edge controller for a client specializing in […]
- We’ve been working on some updates to Arduino Cloud that honestly make the whole experience better. Dark theme? Finally. A way to undo deletes? Yes. And we completely rebuilt the Thing Page so you don’t have to jump between a million tabs anymore. Here’s what changed. Dark theme is finally here Arduino Cloud offers a […]
- Pick and place (PnP) machines are the linchpin on which modern electronics manufacturing rests. A PnP is a special kind of robot with a vacuum end effector designed to pick up SMD (surface-mount device) components and place them on a PCB for soldering. But for hobbyists, they’re usually overkill. So, John LeClair bridged the gap […]
- According to a Gallup survey from 2024, 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they got more sleep. And though some countries are better in that regard, lack of satisfying sleep is a problem everywhere. But the problem may not be the amount of time you’re in bed and may actually be about […]
- Is there any artist that wouldn’t love to have a magic spray paint can that changes to any desired color on demand? Imagine the murals you could paint! Well, Sandesh Manik is a genius who actually achieved that with Spectrum. Spectrum is an on-demand spray paint-mixing machine worn like a backpack. Just adjust the ratios […]
- I thought Task Manager showed everything, but it turns out it was only half the story.
- It can be as simple, or as complex as you want it to be.
- Finally, a tool that makes Task Scheduler feel usable.
- The Lord of the Rings franchise has one chance to feel exciting again.
- I keep reaching for my phone, and it’s not for scrolling.
- Stay in touch without cellular using Meshtastic in this LoRa mesh communications project. The post Meshtastic Walkie-Textie appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- Jet-powered skis were an impractical idea that lived in my head for years. I just needed to know if it could be done. The post Skiing on Jet Power appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- In the world of experiential entertainment, few concepts have captured the imagination quite like escape rooms. But James Hopkin and Eric Mittler, the creative minds behind Game On in Berkeley, California, are pushing the boundaries of what these immersive environments can be. Rather than static, one-time experiences, Game On offers a cooperative challenge center that […]
- We recently had the chance to sit down with cinematographer John Brown to talk about his incredible macro work, the challenges of filming tiny creatures, and how technology is shaping the future of natural history filmmaking. John has been making films for about 30 years, and his soon to be releasing project on James Cameron’s […]
- Serial servos have big advantages over PWM hobby servos. Learn how to use them with our Oxocard microcontroller! The post Discover Smart Servos with the Oxocard Connect appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.