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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:
- When you think of a toy tractor, what probably comes to mind is something with fairly simple lines, maybe the iconic yellow and green, big rear tires, small front ones. …read more
- Macropads can be as simple as a few buttons hooked up to a microcontroller to do the USB HID dance and talk to a PC. However, you can go a …read more
- The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. …read more
- Over the past couple of years with the Jenny’s Daily Drivers series, we’ve looked at a number of unusual or noteworthy operating systems. Among them has been ReactOS, an open source …read more
- It was January 25th of 1979, at an unassuming Michigan Ford Motor Company factory. Productivity over the past years had been skyrocketing due to increased automation, courtesy of Litton Industry’s …read more
- Mark your calendars for March 27-28, 2026, as we come together for Arduino Days 2026 – our annual online event for everyone, everywhere. As we step into 2026, we embrace an exciting paradigm shift in technology, ready to explore the new world of AI. For the past two decades, Arduino has been a favorite of […]
- There are industrial robots, and there is Brian Brocken’s two-ton behemoth: an ABB IRB6400 capable of moving at least 150kg (330 pounds), thanks to partial hydraulic actuation. It is an absurd robot that a factory might use to put small engines in cars. So, it is an understatement to say it was overkill when Brocken […]
- We’re excited to introduce a new version of Arduino App Lab, designed to make building, testing, and sharing applications easier and more secure. This update centers around enhancing the flexibility of App Lab, so you can focus on what’s important: building – whether you’re a student, educator, or experienced maker working with the Arduino® UNO™ […]
- If you do a lot of creative work, you’ve probably found that your computer’s keyboard and mouse alone just don’t cut it. There are simply too many different shortcuts and macros to cover with memorable key combos. That’s why BlommeJan used an Arduino UNO Q to build the Starkpad. Starkpad is similar to an Elgato […]
- Smart home and IoT devices are nice and all, but controlling them always feels a bit clunky. It seems like it always comes down to trying a voice command and then, when that fails, opening an app on a smartphone and pushing a button. That’s why Unnecessary Inventions’ Matty Benedetto came up with this much […]
- You will probably forget the standard portrait mode
- My Start Menu no longer hesitates to “search the web” before finding my own files.
- VPNs aren't useless, but they're not the privacy shield you think they are.
- Keep Windows working nicely.
- You'll soon also be able to purchase physical books directly from the Spotify app.
- Shariff DMC2 Mini is a scrappy CNC mill for those who like getting their hands dirty. The post Reviewing the Shariff DMC2 Mini CNC Mill appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- NODE's Make it Yourself should have already existed. Creators everywhere should rejoice that the minimalist hacker made it happen. The post Book Review: Make it Yourself, by NODE appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- In January we saw a car wash, a haptic belt, and a frog sensor. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications for January 2026 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props. The post Finding Creative Flow: Kayte Sabicer’s Maker Faire Wisdom appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
- These 5 boards for cosplay have you covered whether you need something small, low-cost, easy to use, or packed with features. The post Best Dev Boards for Cosplay appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.