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Escape Proprietary Smart Home Tech With This DIY Panel

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Among other things, I can control lights and outlets, monitor the status of various appliances, measure how much electricity and water I’m using, and even cut off the water supply in the event of a leak. I don’t have to worry that I suddenly won’t be able to turn on my lights due to a forced upgrade.

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DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy with a Raspberry Pi Pico

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So when I decided to build a cheap DIY scintillating gamma spectrometer, it was the natural choice—although I didn’t realize I’d find myself navigating around teething problems of the sort that often affect a first-generation integrated circuit. This article appears in the July 2022 print issue as “DIY Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy.”.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD EcoBoost

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The Maverick EcoBoost was not designed to be a heavy-duty work truck, but more for the weekend warrior/home owner doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles for activities such as biking and kayaking. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2024 Ford Maverick Lariat FWD Hybrid

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The Maverick Hybrid or EcoBoost were not designed to be a heavy-duty work trucks, but are more for the weekend warrior doing DIY projects or used for active lifestyles such as biking and kayaking. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Smaller 17-inch alloy wheels are standard.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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Light and plug where it’s needed. The box itself has some handy features, such as being able to position the tailgate flat or at an angle, 10 tie-downs, four D-link bed connectors, slots to drop-in a 2×4 to raise the floor above the wheel wells, an in-box storage compartment and LED lighting.

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Building the Future of Smart Home Security

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From video doorbells to robot vacuums, automated lighting, and voice assistants, smart home technology has invaded consumers’ homes and shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon. It redefined the home security space by introducing wireless, DIY products and pioneered giving customers the ability to monitor their homes via a smartphone app.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show. The Santa Cruz Limited interior is a clean design coming with ambient lighting, brushed aluminum trim accents and top stitching. Everything but the knobs. Driving Experience: Interior.

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