Finding the Ideal 3D Printer Type for Home Use
3D printers and 3D printing technology are no longer exclusively used by engineers and scientists. Nowadays, as the demand grows their prices continue to fall and the technology keeps on improving at a rapid pace. Contrary to popular belief, 3D printers have been around for more than 30 years, but back in the day the process was called ‘stereolithography’. However, due to their affordability today, 3D printers are a common...
LED: Smart Illumination for a More Efficient Home
Thanks to the continuous advancement of technology, a wide range of devices have become an indispensable part of our homes, so much so there are about three devices per person in a household in Australia, a number that’s expected to increase considerably this year. While this is great in terms of staying up to date with information, shopping, and making use of the internet more on a daily basis (e.g. paying bills, making travel...
RC Monster Truck Buying Guide
One of the best ways to spend some quality father and son time is to explore a hobby together, and there aren’t many hobbies that are more interesting to young boys than operating RC toys. RC toys are the gateway to real cars, and they teach young kids the basics of car electronics and radio technology. But if you aren’t up-to-date with the newest RC trends, you might not recognise all the different types of RC toys...
Turn Your Home into a Haven
A home isn’t just meant to be a place to live, it’s supposed to be a happy abode, hence the saying “home sweet home”. You can’t expect to be excited about being home if you don’t exactly have the surroundings that evoke positive feelings in you. As it happens, most of us make the mistake of steering our homes to the role of functionality, so we fill them up with more functional items than ones we enjoy the...
Characteristics to Look for When Buying a Fuse
There are a lot of small devices or parts that play a huge role in our everyday life and make it much safer and convenient, that we don’t ever pay attention to, until something goes wrong. Take the fuse, for example. A fuse is an electrical safety device that provides overcurrent protection of electrical circuits including the load and the source of power. Its most essential component is a metal strip or wire that melts when too...
Electromagnetic Brakes: Types & Usage
Even though they appear simple at first sight, electromagnetic brakes are far from being described as “simple”. They incorporate an electromagnetic actuator to brake, connect and keep mechanical parts of various different appliances into place. An electromagnetic brake is a mechanical linkage which transmits torque to the electromagnetic braking components. Trams and trains use these brakes and when the braking element is pressed by...
