Posts in Category: IoT & Hardware (6)

Microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi projects, sensors, processors and the hardware that connects things to the internet.

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Intel Ultra Versus i7: What's the Difference In 2026?

If you've been looking at new laptops or desktop CPUs recently, you might have noticed a shift in Intel's branding. The familiar "Core i7" is now being joined (and in...

IoT & Hardware 4 min read
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How to Run a Script Automatically When Your Raspberry Pi Boots

There are several ways to automate a Raspberry Pi to run a program automatically without needing to start it manually from the terminal. Whether you're using Python, Node.js, or another...

IoT & Hardware 2 min read
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Automating Python Execution on a Raspberry Pi with a virtual environment

In this guide, you will learn how to automate the execution of a Python script on your Raspberry Pi using a systemd service. This can be particularly useful for running...

IoT & Hardware 2 min read
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How to Remove Node.js 18 and Install Node.js 16 on a Raspberry Pi 4B

Note: For an updated guide on installing Node.js on Raspberry Pi (ARMv7 / Raspberry Pi 4B), see How to install NodeJs on the Raspberry Pi 4. To install Node.js 16...

IoT & Hardware 1 min read
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GSM module HTTP GET & POST request using arduino microcontroller and SIM900

This post covers the procedure to send a GET and POST request with AT commands using the SIM900 GSM/GPRS module and the Arduino UNO. It is useful for retrieving data...

IoT & Hardware 12 min read
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Cybertrucks as mobile Base Stations in Emergency Communications

- Elon Musk is deploying Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink terminals in a grid pattern to provide internet connectivity and power in areas of Los Angeles and Malibu affected by...

IoT & Hardware 4 min read