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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A niche new product: an RS485 interface board for different RS485 output sensors with step-up voltage converter to provide reliable monitoring and averaging so data can easily be read by your system. www.curiouselectric.co.uk/collections/... It might be something someone else out there needs!

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RS485 Sensor Interface Board

This DIY soldering kit adds an RS485 interface to an ATMEGA328 to connect to different RS485 sensors and provide averaged data via a UART interface. It is designed to be easy to use, provide correct…

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A customer sent these photos of a 3D printed enclosure for the bat detector kit I sell. Looks really great! Apparently their local library printed the file for free!

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I've been working a bit on laser cut maps recently. As I'm trying to complete the #lakedistrict #wainwrights I created a map to highlights ones completed. #hillbagging. Quite pleased with it in the end! I do have a few for sale on my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

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Seeed Studio @seeedstudio.com · 30/07/2026

🌎 Track earthquakes as they happen. Earthquake Watch by Pradeep brings USGS seismic data to your ePaper display — recent quakes, the latest event, and real-time activity in a mission-control dashboard. Built with SenseCraft Seeedash, no code. Explore 👉 sensecraft.seeed.cc/hmi/template/553

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What kind of evil person designs a breakout board with a Grove I2C connector, supplies a Grove cable, and then totally changes the pins so it wont work?.... grrr.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I've been playing around with #GPS and #LoRaWAN to find the range of my local gateway. Write up of GPS #TTN mapper using #Heltec LoRa v3 board is here: www.re-innovation.co.uk/docs/experim.... Hopefully I can see how far my data can go..

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Done some code for a UK Grid Frequency display for the little E-Ink screen I sell: www.curiouselectric.co.uk/blogs/blog/g... It get data via elexon api calls, so does not actually need to plug in to anything. Useful for figuring out when to run high power equipment!

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Grid Frequency Monitor with E-Paper Display

I've been wanting to build a grid frequency monitor for a while now. The national electricity grid frequency is a good indicator of the state of the supply and demand within the grid. If the…

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I've been reminded of a 'Drawdio' workshop we ran right at the beginning of Nottingham Hackspace (nottinghack.org.uk ), 16 years ago now! Apparently it still works, even on the little PCBs I etched myself.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Love these project ideas from @kitronik kitronik.co.uk/blogs/resour... They have already done 6 free ebooks of fun small projects.

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The Kitronik Big Page of Design and Technology Projects for Teachers – Kitronik

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Oscill-O-Tron DIY oscilloscope kit is now back in stock with a slightly redesigned enclosure. www.curiouselectric.co.uk/products/osi... It is only 1 channel & 200kHz max, but low cost and good to have in the tool bag when a quick test is needed.

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Oscill-O-Tron 2000 - Oscilloscope Kit

Soldering iron? Check. Multimeter? Check. Bench power supply? Check. Oscilloscope?...An oscilloscope is something every electronics boffin should have on their workbench and is an essential item of…

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I've just uploaded a 3D printed bike light mounting extension: www.thingiverse.com/thing:7314470 It was designed as my new handlebar bag covered where my bike lights used to go! Might be useful to someone else out there...

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Love this frequency spectrum wall light (via @hackaday@hackaday.social and @Raspberry_pi@raspberrypi.social): hackaday.com/2026/01/29/b.... It shows the invisible radio waves that are around us all the time in a beautiful object.

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Building A Light That Reacts To Radio Waves

When it comes to electromagnetic waves, humans can really only directly perceive a very small part of the overall spectrum, which we call “visible light.” [rootkid] recently built an ar…

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Just been setting up my little CNC with @millmage_software from @LightBurnLaser. Software install has all gone well and quickly up and running with GRBL 1.1 Arduino Uno controller. Note to self: don't mix up the z-probe cables as it will cause you a few hours of frustration! #CNC

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jarkman @jarkman.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

London friends - a rare chance to see Funki Porcini's amazing Laserium is coming up:

FUNKI PORCINI will be showing THE LASERIUM
with friends
DJ FOOD
SDNA
DR REEKIE
MECHANISMO
HENRY ROLLS
SEETHEMUSIC

23 & 24 January
LIMEHOUSE TH |

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3pm till 12

TICKETS https://tickets.partyutility.uk/funkiporcini/

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I've done a quick write up of converting some mechanical film projector unit to LCD based units (for an interactive art installation). I've been using a Stone 10.1" LCD display controlled by a simple arduino. Blog post here: www.re-innovation.co.uk/docs/kinetis...

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

These LED boards I'm using have the printed tag line "Better Than Expected"... not quite sure how good advertising that is?

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Some pedal power equipment I designed and built has just been used on Boom Bang!, a Welsh language kids science program. Love it! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0mh26ww via BBC iPlayer at around 21mins.

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Phyx @phyx.be · 17/11/2025

We released another solder kit, just in time for the Holidays! Happy soldering!

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I've been working on a paper circuits workshop for Lancaster Light Night 'Explore Week' at the Storey (www.lightuplancaster.co.uk/exploreweek/) as one of the activities LAMM (lamm.space) are running. Its been fun to play!

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I've added my sensor.community air quality data to Home Assistant. Really easy! I'd love more people to monitor their local air quality, so reduced the price of the last few of my air quality monitoring kit (save £15 - now £54.95). You can order here: www.curiouselectric.co.uk/collections/...

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Been making a batch of OPET units (Open PV Electrical Tool) - these are used for testing solar PV cells and modules. Not my design (designed by CREST at Loughborough Uni for NREL in the US) - I just built a batch for a project. Design is now open source: github.com/NREL/opet-ha...

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Just been looking at the Historical Tech Tree (www.historicaltechtree.com) which is pretty fascinating. Surprised to see the anemometer invented before the screwdriver!

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Finally got around to making my stoRPer from @concretedog. Picked it up at EMF, but needed to get motors and wheels. All running well from 18650 cell. Now I need to do some code...

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

After a couple of little updates, my solar powered house-plant moisture sensor kit is back in stock: www.curiouselectric.co.uk/products/sol... Might be interesting for the green fingered electronics enthusiast.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I'm a bit late to the @home_assistant party, but it is excellent! I have been working on adding LoRa sensor nodes and sending data via Things Network to then be shown in Home Assistant. My progress so far is here: www.re-innovation.co.uk/docs/experim...

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Home Assistant and LoRa Node – Renewable Energy Innovation

Here are my notes and details on setting up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4 and then integrating sensor data, sent via LoRa and the Things network.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Laser cutting many maps. Working on a slightly different project with no electronics in it. Using the amazing, free and open source tools #QGIS and #Inkscape.

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Hackster.io @hacksterio.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This smart buoy monitors water quality in remote areas with a Particle B524 SoM to increase the yields of shrimp farming operations.

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IoT Takes on Aquaculture

This smart buoy monitors water quality in remote areas with a Particle B524 SoM to increase the yields of shrimp farming operations.

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Keenan Johnson @keenanjohnson.com · 30/04/2025

Build-a-Frog Workshop: Build an Open-Source Climate Sensor Everyone! I'll be running a workshop at the @oshwassociation.bsky.social summit in May! I want to see you there! Ribbit Network (www.ribbitnetwork.org) is still going strong and is my passion project that I want to keep growing.

A Frog Sensor and Electronics Being Assembled

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I was on this summer school last year. It was excellent and gave me loads of info, advice, knowledge and inspiration. Recommended if you have a prototype you want to take forwards.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Had a nice email from a customer highlighting that their project (which we emailed about over 5 years ago) has now been completed! They now know what day to put the bins out....

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Wanting to take your shed off-grid? - Then maybe our PV system kit can help you. It was originally designed to be used on the "Intro to solar PV" courses I run. www.curiouselectric.co.uk/collections/... Note: You still need to supply the solar panel and the battery!

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Extreme Kits @extkits.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

New Product A Nano probe, Like a logic probe, but much more, with a built-in voltmeter and an oscilloscope. And it won't break the bank Details here :https://extkits.co.uk/product/nano-probe-logic-probe-oscilloscope/

Small grey 3d printed box on white desktop showing 1.6v and a squared off AC waveform.

Small grey 3d printed box held between thumb and forefinger against a white desktop showing 5.1v and a squared off AC waveform. Red and green leds are lit at one end.

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Extreme Kits @extkits.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Van De Graaff (VDG) Generator kit - V2 - 150mm - 40,000V of sparky fun. The 150mm Van De Graaff kit ... Read More #kits #makers #stem #science

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

If you are in the UK then your local bat population will be waking up around now (end March/early April): www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/a... Get out there are listen to them wake up with 20% off our DIY bat listener kit for the next month: www.curiouselectric.co.uk/collections/...

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A year in the life of a bat - About Bats - Bat Conservation Trust

The Bat Conservation Trust was formed in 1990 as an umbrella organisation for the rapidly growing network of bat groups, providing support, training and advice.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I've been wanting to make a break out for the BMV080 (Bosch tiny Particulate Matter sensor) (www.bosch-sensortec.com/products/env... ) since I saw the sensor, but SparkFun beat me to it: www.sparkfun.com/sparkfun-air... Looks nice and the sensor is 450 times smaller than other PM2.5 solution

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SparkFun Air Quality PM1/PM2.5/PM10 Sensor - BMV080 (Qwiic)

Measure air quality with unprecedented precision and size using the SparkFun Qwiic BMV080 sensor, the world's smallest PM1/PM2.5/PM10 detector.

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curiouselectric.bsky.social @curiouselectric.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I've worked with Makers of Imaginary Worlds (makersofimaginaryworlds.co.uk) on a number of interactive installations. A few weeks ago we built this prototype step trigger pad out of recycled plastics (at Future Makers www.future-makers.co.uk). Always great to have a hands on prototyping session!

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