Archive for April 2026

Verisure RFID tag teardown

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) keys are widely used in modern locking and alarm systems as a secure and convenient method of access control. These keys typically come in the form of small cards, key fobs, or tags that contain an embedded microchip and antenna. When brought near an RFID reader, they transmit a unique identification

Mains powered LED circuits

For a change it is nice to see circuit designs that would work posted to Facebook (most AI Slop circuits seen in Facebook do not work at all). Even those circuits would work, those circuits are potentially very dangerous circuit if not built exactly right. The biggest dangers are electrocution and fire. Start with circuit

Blown fuse indicator for 12V

Have you ever experienced a malfunctioning device without the slightest idea as to what the issue might be? Typically, this issue is due to a blown fuse. This basic circuit published at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gi4UZHpVh/ claims to be able to serve as an instantaneous way for you to detect whether it is in fact due to a

Modern C++ Patterns

Modern C++ is a Mess (And I Love It) Miten hyödyntää Moderni C++ -ohjelmointikieltä tehokkaasti ja joustavasti? https://www.tieturi.fi/webinaari-miten-hyodyntaa-moderni-c-ohjelmointikielta-tehokkaasti-ja-joustavasti/ Modern C++ Design Patterns Full Course C++ Design Patterns – The Most Common Misconceptions (2 of N) – Klaus Iglberger – CppCon 2024 Hands-On Design Patterns with C++ by Fedor Pikus Design Patterns in C++ Modern C++

Organic HiFi cables

A blind listening test on the diyAudio forum put an unusual claim to the test. Could listeners tell the difference between audio signals sent through normal copper wire, a banana, or even wet mud? The answer, based on submitted results, was no. Copper wire vs bananas vs mud – An interconnect test https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/copper-wire-vs-bananas-vs-mud-an-interconnect-test.420367/ Audiophiles Can’t