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What Happened to Qardio? When Connected Health Devices Stop Working

Qardio devices stopped working as apps vanished. This article examines what happened, what still works, and how to evaluate risks in connected health devices.

May 19·10 min read·1890 words

CyberBrick: Bambu Lab’s Answer to Printed Robotics

CyberBrick is designed as an ecosystem for building and sharing printable robots. This article examines how it works, the build experience, and the risks of a closed platform.

May 12·1 min read·35 words

LoRaWAN in Practice: Building Long-Range Wireless for IoT

LoRa is just the radio. LoRaWAN turns it into a network. Here’s what it adds, and what it takes to get long-range IoT data flowing from sensor to screen.

Apr 29·1 min read·37 words

Crunchlabs Laser Tag: Build, Aim and Fire

Laser Tag Hack Pack explores IR, lenses, and polarization in a two-player build. It works, but lacks the depth of earlier kits.

Apr 14·1 min read·29 words

Why Game Engines Overwhelm Beginners, and MakeCode Arcade Doesn’t

Popular game engines overwhelm beginners with flexibility. MakeCode Arcade narrows the focus, teaching core game structure through sprites, events, and tangible hardware.

Apr 7·1 min read·31 words

IPFS Explained: A Protocol Built to Make Data Tamper-Proof

IPFS is more than just a tool for NFTs. Discover how the InterPlanetary File System redefines how we share, store, and preserve data on a decentralized web.

Mar 24·1 min read·36 words

Upgrading the Original Game Boy with Modern IPS LCD and USB Power

Upgrading an original Game Boy no longer means cutting plastic or invasive mods. Modern IPS LCD and power kits turn screen and battery upgrades into a straightforward component swap.

Mar 17·1 min read·41 words

Inside LoRa: Exploring the Future of Wireless IoT with the SX1262

How far can a sensor whisper? LoRa bridges the gap between Wi-Fi and cellular, sending data across kilometers on milliwatts of power. We test its design, spectrum, and limits.

Mar 3·1 min read·40 words

CrunchLabs Sand Garden: Build, Sweep, and Draw

A look at the Sand Garden’s polar gantry, stepper logic, and pattern code. An interesting build, though the advanced math places it beyond typical Hack Pack difficulty.

Feb 17·1 min read·34 words

How to Tell If an Antenna Actually Works

Learn simple methods to test if your antenna is functioning properly. Ensure optimal signal reception with our easy-to-follow tips and troubleshooting advice.

Feb 4·1 min read·30 words

The Hardware Behind Skylanders, a Teardown

Skylanders merged physical toys and digital worlds through NFC innovation. Explore the hardware behind the magic and how it changed the gaming industry forever.

Jan 29·1 min read·30 words

CrunchLabs Label Maker: Build, Plot, and Print

The CrunchLabs Label Maker transforms text into motion. Explore stepper-driven plotting, a five by five grid, and the mechanics behind writing with a robot.

Jan 28·1 min read·31 words

Exploring Paid 3D Models: Building the King Tiger

Discover the process behind printing and assembling the King Tiger, a Tigerzord inspired mech built from hundreds of parts that showcases a modern paid 3D models.

Dec 30·1 min read·34 words

When 3D Printed Plastic Becomes a PC Case - The Modcase Evolution

Can a circuit board make coding feel real? The Micro:bit takes code off the screen and into students’ hands, turning logic into motion, light, and sound at low cost.

Dec 2·1 min read·41 words

Beyond the Buzzword: Understanding Agentic AI

“Agentic AI” promises systems that can think and act, but how autonomous are they? We test ChatGPT Agent to see where human guidance still makes the difference.

Nov 20·1 min read·33 words