Using AI as a Memory Tool I find it interesting how songs can get stuck in your head and how you can remember lyrics after decades of not hearing them. This got me thinking if AI could be used to write a catchy song for helping to remember facts. Of course it wouldn't be the... Continue Reading →
Animating a Blinking Eye on an Arduino-Powered LCD Display
The first thing most of us do when learning Arduino try a blink sketch. In my quest to learn how to use cheap LCDs, I thought I’d do the same. In this case a simple animation blinking an eye. The plan was to make it display a couple of images; a closeup of an eye... Continue Reading →
Me and ChatGPT build a Simple Si5351 VFO for the 40MHz Direct Conversion receiver
Ever since I started tinkering with Arduinos I’ve wanted to build a shortwave receiver using a Si5351 oscillator to tune the frequency. When I saw and built the Soldersmoke Direct Conversion receiver I immediately saw a chance to give it a try. While I've dabbled a lot with Arduinos, I have never used the Si5351.... Continue Reading →