Category: Hardware
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Discovery 3 CAN Bus, Part 9: Building Our Own UDS Diagnostic Tool
Building a Python UDS diagnostic tool for the Discovery 3 air suspension RLM module. Using a LilyGO ESP32 CAN board with full ISO-TP transport, Ford KeyGenMkI security unlock,…
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Discovery 3 CAN Bus, Part 8: The LilyGO CAN Transceiver TX Saga
We spent weeks trying to transmit CAN frames from the LilyGO ESP32 board. Frames were received perfectly but nothing would transmit. The fix? Two GPIOs we never knew…
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Why Can’t I Export Live Data From My LAUNCH Creader 123E? (And Why That’s a Problem)
If you’ve ever tried to properly diagnose a fault using a LAUNCH Creader 123E, you’ve probably hit the same wall I just did: You can record live data……
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📌 Mobile Workstation vs Gaming GPU Cheat Sheet
Workstation GPU Closest Gaming GPU Typical Performance Found in Laptops Like Typical Use Quadro M1200 GTX 950M 🟥 Old — entry level ThinkPad P51, older ZBooks 2D CAD,…
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Beginner’s Guide to EasyEDA Pro, JLCPCB Parts, LCSC Stock, and Why Your Part Shows Up Rotated
When you are new to PCB design and assembly, it is surprisingly easy to get tripped up by things that seem like they should “just work.” We recently…
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EasyEDA Pro test points and PCBA BOM exports: the unintuitive checkbox that finally fixed it
If you are sending a board off for assembly and your manufacturer keeps asking why your test points are in the BOM, here is the fix that finally…
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Moving a Project from EasyEDA Standard to Pro Without Orphaning the PCB
If you are moving an existing hardware project from EasyEDA Standard to EasyEDA Pro, the main risk is not file conversion. The main risk is breaking the link…
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🖥️ Thinking of Building a PC in 2026?
Got a quote from a builder? Not sure what you want vs what you actually need? This guide is for you. I love PCs — always have. As…
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[SOLVED] Bluetooth Volume Too Loud, even on low volume? (Apple Iphone)
If you have an issue with the bluetooth volume being too loud on your apple iphone, give this a try. Head into settings >> sound and haptics >>…
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Taming a Dell Precision 5560: How to Make High Performance Work Without the Heat Stress
If you’ve ever owned a high-end laptop like the Dell Precision 5560, you know the thrill of raw power — but also the frustration when temperatures skyrocket under…