Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver LCD Display Repair
17 April 2025 6 min read
Fault finding and repairing a faulty Kenwood TS-850S HF Transceiver with a dead display backlight, replacing the compact fluorescent lamp with an LED strip
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An introduction to our other hobby, growing food on an allotment
07 April 2025 11 min read
Thinking about growing your fruit and veg? An allotment is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh fruit and veg, get outdoors, and learn new skills
The Importance of Proper Form Validation and Meaningful Error Messages
01 March 2025 5 min read
Website form validation is a critical part of any online form, ensure your website visitors and customers have a good experience when trying to place orders
Introducing a blog for Retro Computing Enthusiasts, Retro Bits and Bytes
13 January 2025 3 min read
We have launched a new blog dedicated to all things retro computing and classic computers from the 1970s, 80s and 90s
Quansheng UV-K6 with HF mod with UVK5CEC firmware
01 January 2025 14 min read
Installing a HF modification board into a Quansheng UV-K6 HAM radio to add HF receiver with CW, SSB and USB radio modes using UVK5CEC firmware
Rigol DHO804 Oscilloscope Quiet Fan Mod
12 December 2024 7 min read
We fitted a quiet Noctua fan using a 3D printed mount to the back of our Rigol DHO804 oscilloscope to make it quieter when in use
Integrating Stripe Express Checkout in an ASP.NET Core 8 Ecommerce Website
07 November 2024 23 min read
This post shows how to add Stripe Express Checkout in an ASP.NET Core 8 Ecommerce Website using C# and the Stripe.js sdk
Zwift ESP32 Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Controller
27 October 2024 13 min read
Making a custom controller for the cycling training software Zwift, with a ESP32 Feather Bluetooth wireless keyboard controller using a Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2.
Monitoring Air Quality with the AirGradient Open Air Outdoor Monitor and Home Assistant
23 October 2024 4 min read
Using an open source air quality monitoring system from AirGradient, we have added outdoor air pollution data logging to Home Assistant and our long term data logger online.
New Smart Gas Meter Broke Home Assistant long term logging
13 September 2024 9 min read
New smart energy meters promised better logging, but it broke our Home Assistant install and long-term energy logging. Here’s what went wrong and how it’s affecting Home Assistant in our smart home
Amazon Echo Spot Teardown - Smart speaker with LCD
11 September 2024 31 min read
Welcome to a in-depth teardown of the 2024 Amazon Echo Spot Smart Speaker with LCD display. In this blog post, we'll be taking a closer look at the inner workings of this popular smart home device, uncovering the components that power its advanced features, and exploring its construction
Raspberry PiProgramming and Code
Twelve years of Raspberry Pi Development Boards
26 July 2024 7 min read
For over 12 years, AB Electronics UK has been designing and developing Raspberry Pi development boards. Throughout this time, we've gained extensive experience in developing high-quality circuit boards specifically designed for hobbyists and developers.