$2 18650 Li-ion Battery Charger: How to Design and 3D Print | TP4056 module

How to design and 3D print a 18650 Battery Charger for under $2 on an Ender 3 using a TP4056 module In this video I show you how I designed and 3D printed my 18650 battery charger and how I soldered all the wires.
The price of one charger for 4 batterys is under $2.
Price of a charger for 4 batterys: around $2 100 contacts $5
4 pair of contacts 4x $0.1 = $0.4
10 TP4056 $2
4 pieces 4 x $0.2 = $0.8
Some filament less then $1

Raspberry Pi 4 Firmware Updates Tested: A Deep Dive Into Thermal Performance and Optimization

The Raspberry Pi 4 launched earlier this year to critical acclaim, thanks to upgrades including but not limited to a more powerful processor, the first new graphics processor in Raspberry Pi history, true gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and PCI Express-connected USB 3.0 ports.
It also drew some criticism for its higher-than-expected power draw and, correspondingly, heat output — something the engineers at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have been working to address in a series of firmware updates.

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Guy Builds an N64 With Dual Flamethrowers Because Why Not?

Looking for the ideal accessory to go with the blinding rage after being struck by a blue shell right before crossing the finish line in Mario Kart 64? Well, we’ve found the perfect thing.

Created by retro gaming YouTuber BitHead1000, this one of a kind N64 mod includes a custom-built metal shell, rotating 3D metal N64 logo, and—I can’t stress this enough—two fully functional flamethrowers.

Its been Hacked! Neo-Geo Arcade Stick Pro Add More Games.

THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!

THIS IS AN EARLY VERSION OF THE HACK SO DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK BUT I WOULD WAIT FOR AN UPDATE.

The all-new Neogeo Arcade Stick Pro has been hacked to add more NeoGeo games and other systems and consoles like MAME, SNES, NES, GBA,, Sega genesis and More! this is an early version of the hack so I suggest you wait for an updated version. In this video, I just take a quick look at this new mod for the arcade stick pro and go over the steps I used to get it working.

An Atari Graphics Chip, Ready for you to Build

The most notable of the home computer and console hardware from the 8-bit golden era didn’t get their impressive sound and graphics from off-the-shelf silicon, instead they relied on secretive custom chipsets to get the edge over their competitors. Unfortunately for vintage gaming aficionados, those chips are now long out of production and in many cases there’s little information to be had about their operation.

Which makes discovery of the schematics (PDF link) for the “Tia Maria” graphics chip found in the Atari 7800 console an unusual occurrence, and one which should be of special interest to the emulation community. They can be found alongside the rest of the Atari Museum’s 7800 information.

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Fluid-Filled Full Bridge Rectifier Provides Hands-On Learning for Electronics Beginners

Designed to help visualize the operation of a full bridge rectifier, Shadow Of Intent’s project replaces electricity with water.

Instructables user Shadow Of Intent has posted a build guide for a bridge rectifier with a difference: it uses fluid to show its internal workings, serving as a hands-on demonstration of how the real component handles electricity

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GamePi43 DIY Raspberry Pi Handheld Console Kit

In this video, we take a look at the Waveshare Gamepi43 do it yourself raspberry pi 3 b+ powered retro handheld console kit. This is easy to assemble NO SOLDER DIY handheld with a 4.3 inch IPS screen and iits capable of running RetroPie, Recalbox, Lakka or Batocera but it does have a few issues mainly the form factor of this thing so is it worth picking up? Let’s find out.