In a world dominated by centralized infrastructure and always-online expectations, Meshtastic stands out as a quiet revolution. It’s not just a clever project or an open-source oddity—it’s a functional, practical, and increasingly powerful tool that enables off-grid, encrypted communication using inexpensive hardware and no cellular or Wi-Fi networks. Whether you’re a backcountry hiker, a...
We’ve seen it time and time again. A sleek mobile app designed by a top-tier agency.An edge device engineered by seasoned embedded veterans.A scalable cloud platform spun up by cloud-native DevOps. Each part polished. Each team proud. And yet, somehow, the product falls flat when it reaches the end customer. Welcome to the silent...
The recent blackout that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness for nearly a day has reignited discussions about the resilience of modern power grids and the potential role of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, particularly Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), in enhancing grid stability. As the Iberian Peninsula grapples with the aftermath, it’s crucial to explore how V2G could...
Today, as I was sipping my morning coffee and planning a quick check on my solar house projects, the news broke: a massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal. Airports closed, metros stopped mid-tunnel, and-most importantly for the local butchers and ice-cream shops-fridges and freezers went dark. It’s the kind of event that makes...
If you want to know more about Virtual Power Plants — related to this topic — please read: . Why Are We Even Talking About This?The growing demand for electrical energy (EE) is a more significant problem than one might think. The world is not like...
As energy grids evolve to accommodate growing demand and renewable energy integration, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are emerging as an innovative solution to enhance grid stability and efficiency. Central to the success of VPPs is the incorporation of smart home technologies, which transform individual households into active participants in energy management. By leveraging distributed...
DSP-700GB is an affordable alternative to new, fancy power supplies that would cost around 100 EUR for same current rating. Which is staggering 56A at 12VDC. As it will not just output 12V on its pads, it needs some additional treatment. Connect pad 4 and 7 to GND (left or right doesn’t matter), that...
