Station Electronics

08/14/2025

The all important mimeograph machine from our school days.
I can smell this picture now.

08/12/2025

Absolutely incredible vintage sewing machine turned desk by Olek Restoration
(Found through Pinterest)

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08/03/2025

07/19/2025

Three inventions that changed the world

07/17/2025

Shine 2.0 powers your devices in every situation and location. It’s lightweight and portable, fast-charges 12-volt electronics, and does so much more.

07/05/2025

Canada Deploys First AI-Driven Carbon Capture Wall on a City Street

In a world-first experiment blending urban design with climate tech, engineers in Canada have installed a full-scale "carbon capture wall" along a downtown street in Vancouver — capable of removing CO₂ directly from city air using AI-controlled chemical scrubbers. Unlike traditional capture systems locked inside factories, this vertical panel is built into urban infrastructure itself.

The wall contains a matrix of modular tiles coated with amine-based resins that bind with carbon dioxide molecules as polluted air passes through. Micro-sensors embedded across the surface detect air quality, temperature, and wind speed, allowing the system’s AI to dynamically adjust airflow, regeneration cycles, and resin saturation in real-time.

Captured CO₂ is periodically released through a low-energy heat cycle, collected in onboard tanks, and then transferred to nearby industrial partners for use in green concrete and synthetic fuel production. The entire wall runs on solar panels built into its canopy and can capture over 200 kilograms of CO₂ per day — roughly the output of 40 cars.

What makes this installation unique is its seamless integration into city infrastructure. It doubles as a noise barrier along a busy road and includes interactive displays that show passersby how much carbon is being captured in real time. Data from the pilot is also being fed into climate models to assess block-by-block emission trends.

By turning walls into active air purifiers, Canada is testing how climate technology can quietly reshape urban environments — turning the built environment itself into a weapon against atmospheric carbon.

07/02/2025

Sometimes the best ideas don't need to change

04/22/2025

Problem Solved! 😆

04/09/2025

Stereo fair at Kmart in the 1980s. I want to go back!

04/07/2025

A four-legged machine that runs on hydrogen and moves like an animal—this concept vehicle is Kawasaki’s vision for the year 2050. Unveiled for Expo 2025 Osaka, it’s designed for off-road mobility and powered by a 150cc hydrogen engine that generates electricity to drive each leg independently. The legs are fitted with rubber hooves for grip across rugged terrain like rocks, grass, and rubble.

A front-mounted panel provides key details including hydrogen levels, route guidance, and the vehicle’s center of gravity. At night, it projects markers onto the ground to guide your path. It’s not just a robot or a bike—it’s a fusion of both. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, this concept explores how personal mobility might evolve in the decades to come.

02/16/2025

a compact solar power installation on the exterior wall of a house, integrating solar panels and electrical components for efficient energy management. The small array of solar panels generates direct current (DC) electricity, which is connected to an inverter mounted on the wall. The inverter converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) for use in the home. Adjacent to the inverter is a utility meter that tracks electricity flow, enabling net metering by recording power sent to or drawn from the grid.

Below the inverter, an electrical distribution box ensures the safe and efficient transfer of electricity to household circuits. The design is sleek and space-efficient, demonstrating a practical approach for homes with limited roof space. This system not only reduces dependence on the grid but also showcases modern, eco-friendly technology. Its professional installation ensures long-term reliability and minimal maintenance, making it a viable option for residential renewable energy solutions.