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Building HackmeNow: A Web-Based Hacking Simulation Game

Introduction Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a cybersecurity professional? Or maybe you’ve watched movies like “The Matrix” or “Mr. Robot” and been fascinated by the…

Building an Animated Live Weather Display with ESP32C3 and ESP8266 D1 MINI

Over the Christmas break, I dove deeper into expanding my collection of homebrew IoT devices. Little did I know, a sudden Yellow Weather Warning would present both a challenge and…

Navigating the Vast World of Microcontrollers: A Deep Dive into Selection, Capabilities, and Use Cases

Above: A selection of popular microcontroller development boards. In the realm of embedded systems, microcontrollers serve as the “brains” behind everything from simple home appliances and DIY hobby projects to…

Introducing Spectrum Alert: Your Simple RF Spectrum Monitoring Solution

Blog Post: Introducing Spectrum Alert: Your Ultimate RF Spectrum Monitoring Solution In today’s increasingly crowded radio frequency (RF) spectrum, unauthorized and illegal transmissions are a growing concern. As radio amateurs…

Building a Cloud Classification System with TensorFlow Lite and Home Assistant

Discover how I built a cloud classification system using TensorFlow Lite and integrated it with Home Assistant. This project uses an Allsky camera, an ODroid C2, and the CCSN dataset to classify cloud types with 90% accuracy. Learn about the process, from model training to deployment and integration with Home Assistant for real-time weather monitoring and automation.

The Impact of GPS Spoofing in the Middle East

Recent research by Vasilis Ieropoulos sheds light on the severe implications of GPS interference—whether through spoofing or jamming—on both weather balloon tracking and air traffic control systems in the Middle East. This post explores the findings of this study and discusses the broader implications for aviation safety and meteorological accuracy.