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9 Feb 2026 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
The Portapack H2 is a great way to enter the world of radio. Cheap hardware is (mostly) amazing. The TinySA gives us access to spectrum monitoring for less than $200 delivered, and the Nano-VNA gives us capable test equipment that's ridiculously chea...
5 Feb 2026 3 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
For makers, the modern world can be pretty amazing. While things like RAM prices and hardware availability have the potential to cause a few headaches, overall, hardware is faster and in some instances, more affordable than ever. No longer do we nee...
2 Feb 2026 4 minute read 6 comments Investigator515
As we’ve explored the different pieces of technology that have influenced our world, you might have noticed a bit of a pattern. There are plenty of “work” focused bits of technology that made the cut, while leisure equipment plays a lesser role. This...
31 Jan 2026 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
This article is sponsored by our partners at PCBWay. Talk to the team to get design support to help bring your next project to life. As we’ve progressed through building the cubesat simulator, we’ve built out the solar and battery boards, printed our...
30 Jan 2026 4 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
Build, design and prototype with the world’s best single board computer.There’s a certain pitfall that can happen when you’re deciding to purchase some new hardware. While many people buy with a specific project in mind, others buy the hardwar...
26 Jan 2026 4 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
In this previous article, we took a look at the range of Awesome GitHub lists. Providing community-curated content across a broad range of topics, the Awesome Lists can be a great way to find products and information that focus on topics within your...
17 Jan 2026 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
In weak signal work, antenna polarisation plays a critical role. In this previous article, we started to explore some of the fundamental traits that we would typically see when dealing with high-gain and very directional antennas. This helps us when...
15 Jan 2026 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
Injection moulding would provide a technological revolution. When you think of injection moulding, you often think of modern designs that allow for the construction of plastic components that have intricate designs. This isn’t always the case, and th...
11 Jan 2026 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for the publication. 2025 was a great year for the publication. Thanks to new feature writers, new affiliates and the support of Medium as the place to build and grow, we were able to take the publica...
9 Jan 2026 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
Compromised encryption machines would lead to an intel bonanza that lasted decades. Today, we can communicate globally in a matter of seconds. Texts, pictures, and even voice messages traverse the globe, and for the most part, we don’t even give them...
