Creating a cosy home | Everything you need to know about smart cosy lighting
LED lamps have many advantages, from their long service life, high energy efficiency to low maintenance costs. But that’s not all: Intelligent light management, precise light control and other new control options open up many possibilities to create the perfect atmospheric lighting. Integrated into a smart home concept, the home becomes an oasis of wellness. […]
Everything you need to know about soldering
Soldering is an essential part of assembling electronics. To join the selected pieces together so they connect faultlessly, you firstly need the right equipment, and secondly the right soldering technique. Find out all you need to know about soldering here, in our special feature.
Smart heating: how to create an intelligent system
Rotary dial thermostats are outdated. Modern heating automatically adapts to your lifestyle, with simple installation. Regulating a heater can be annoying. In winter, temperatures sometimes fluctuate considerably, meaning heating settings must be adjusted accordingly every day. Many households already have temperature sensors that control the radiators in the room, ensuring a constant room temperature. Solutions […]
Discover the advantages of 3D printing, for everything from education to art
The popularity of 3D printing is soaring. Just a few years ago, 3D printers cost several thousand pounds and were only useful for industry and trade. Today, in comparison, makers and hobbyists can buy 3D printers for a few hundred pounds. Here, our special feature explains more about the technology and how to get started. […]
LEDs – Reasons to upgrade
They’re the light sources with the highest energy efficiency, free from hazardous substances such as mercury and have an impressive life span of about 50,000 hours (filament bulbs about 1000 hours, energy saving bulbs about 6,000-15,000 hours). They have the best life cycle assessment and are also quick and easy to use. These are just […]
Smart heating control: Retrofitting older heaters with the PT32 WiFi
Heating costs make up a large part of the additional costs for your flat or home. The PT32 WiFi smart thermostat offers a lot of savings potential. Users can save hundreds of euros — year on year.
Max2Play with Raspberry and HifiBerry: great sound made easy
Unique sound of the highest quality — previously only possible with expensive sound systems. But with the help of the HifiBerry sound card, you can turn a Raspberry Pi minicomputer into a high quality music streaming player. Docked to a stereo system, playing your favourite music will be a real pleasure. And: The whole thing […]
