Robin Kearey, Author at Maker News

Electrostatic Generator Project Starts With Molten Sulfur

Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century

Like many new technologies, smartwatches needed a few iterations before they became useful enough for the average person. Early examples

Although new electric motor types are still being invented, the basic principle of an electric motor has changed little in

Nixie tubes come in many shapes and sizes, but in only one color: the warm orange glow that makes them

There’s a simple reason why high-tech gadgets like PCs, TVs and smartphones are so cheap: they’re mass-produced. By spreading out

Although new VGA-equipped monitors can still be bought, the old standard is definitely on its way out by now, being

Ever since the Raspberry Pi Pico was introduced in early 2021 we’ve seen the tiny Pi being used for an

Ever since humans figured out that planets move along predetermined paths in the heavens, they have tried to make models

In the home computer market of the 1980s, there were several winners that are still household names four decades later:

Of all the electrical signals generated by the human body, those coming from the heart are probably the most familiar