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Can A Scan Tool Kill A Car?
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (330+ words) Ultimately, the root cause was that the ECU had been modded, with a re-mapping performed in 2020, meaning that the scan tool that [Dan] was using couldn't properly interact with the ECU. Reflashing the ECU with the original manufacturer's firmware was…...
The Weird Propeller That Offers Improved Agility On The Water
1+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) This basic system works for a grand majority of vessels out on the water. However, there is a more advanced design that offers not only forward propulsion, but also steering, all in the one package. It may look strange, but…...
Kei Truck Looks Like A Giant Power Tool
1+ week, 6+ day ago (233+ words) Kei trucks are very versatile vehicles, but their stock powerplant can leave a bit to be desired. If you need more power, why not try an electric conversion? [Ron "Mr. G" Grosinger] is a high sch... Kei trucks are very…...
Rewinding A Car Alternator For 240 Volt
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (770+ words) As part of his quest to find the best affordable generator for his DIY hydroelectric power system, [FarmCraft101] is trying out a range of off-the-shelf and DIY solutions, with in his most recent video trying his hands at the very relaxing…...
Handheld Steering Wheel Controller Gets Force-Feedback
2+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) For a full-fledged, bells-and-whistles driving simulator a number of unique human interface devices are needed, from pedals and shifters to the steering wheel. These steering wheels often have force f... For a full-fledged, bells-and-whistles driving simulator a number of unique human…...
Bike Spokes, Made Of Rope
3+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) We know this one is a few years old, but unless you're deep into the cycling scene, there's a good chance this is the first time you've heard of [Ali Clarkson's] foray into home made rope spokes." T... We know this…...
Balancing A Turbine Rotor To 1 Mg With A DIY Dynamic Balancer
3+ week, 2+ day ago (243+ words) Although jet engines are theoretically quite simple devices, in reality they tread a fine line between working as intended and vaporizing into a cloud of lethal shrapnel. The main reason for this is t... Although jet engines are theoretically quite simple…...
The Defunct Scooter Company, And The Default Key
3+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) ike were an Estonian scooter company, which sadly went bust last year. [Rasmus Moorats] has one, and since the app and cloud service the scooter depends on have lost functionality, he decided to rev... ike were an Estonian scooter company,…...
Tech In Plain Site: Finding A Flat Tire
3+ week, 6+ day ago (893+ words) There was a time when wise older people warned you to check your tire pressure regularly. We never did, and would eventually wind up with a flat or, worse, a blowout. These days, your car will probably warn you when…...
Nixie Gear Indicator Shines Bright
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (278+ words) When you're driving a car with a stickshift, it's pretty easy to keep track of which gear you're in. That can be a little bit more difficult on something like a motorcycle with a sequential shifter. [... When you're driving a…...