Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

If you’ve got a smart home, or you just want to know how soaked your garden is getting in the winter, you might want to measure rainfall. There are a bunch of ways to go about it, and this capacitive ...

Abstract: Transformers play a vital role in the power system. Moisture, 2-furfuraldehyde (2-FAL), and dissolved gases in transformer oil are used to assess the condition of the insulation in ...

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The top leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

If you aren't willing to haul around a heavy SLR or mirrorless camera but still want something better than a smartphone, check out the top point-and-shoot cameras we've tested. Images, and the devices ...

Abstract: In recent years, advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies have greatly influenced the agricultural sector. These innovations have introduced more efficient, automated ...

This project implements a soil moisture and temperature sensor using the TI MSP430 microcontroller. The device communicates via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit sensor data to a mobile ...