There are a few major companies out there building colorful LED panels you can stick on your wall for aesthetic purposes. Most commercial options are pretty expensive, and come with certain limitations in how they can be controlled. [Smart Solutions For Home] has whipped up a flexible DIY design for decorating your walls with light that is altogether more customizable.

In this case, the DIY light panels ape the hexagonal design made popular by brands like Nanoleaf. In this case, each hexagon panel runs an ESP32 microcontroller, which controls a series of WS2812 addressable LEDs. This allows each panel to glow whatever color you like, and they’re arranged in an XY grid to enable you to light individual panels with a range of different geometric effects. The benefit of having a full microcontroller on each panel is that they can act quite independently—each one able to be used as a smart light, an notification display, or even as a physical button, all integrated with Home Assistant.

If you’re a fan of DIY smart home products, these might be right up your alley. They’re supremely flexible and customizable, and can do a lot of things that commercial versions can’t easily replicate. Just don’t ignore the fact that they require a considerable amount of assembly, what with the custom PCBs, 3D printed enclosures, and front diffusers to deal with. That’s just the way the LED wall crumbles.

We’ve seen other similar builds before, too. Why? The simple fact is that a lot of people want cool glowy panels on their wall without having to pay through the nose for them.

The IKEA SMÅSNÖRE is a flexible silicone rod with an embedded LED strip, attached at each end to a base. It’s eye-catching enough, and it has the useful property of providing a diffuse light from multiple angles that makes it a promising candidate for a work lamp. That’s enough for [Daniel James] to create his own lamp on a similar vein.

The electronics of his lamp are straightforward enough: a 12 volt LED strip whose brightness is controlled by a Pi Pico in response to a potentiometer as a brightness control. It’s not quite stiff enough to form the arch itself, so he’s created a 3D printed chain that forms the structure of the lamp. Similar to a bicycle chain in the way it’s constructed, it has individual links that slot together and pivot. The electronics are in the printed base at one end.

We like this lamp a lot, for the light it gives on the bench and for the ingenuity of the printed chain. We might even make one for ourselves.

If you want to know when the train is coming, you could pull up a webpage on your phone, or walk all the way to the station to look at the displays there. Or, like [eastfamilyreddish], you could build a neat little train info display to decorate your desktop instead.

The build is based on the work of [gadec-uk]—who developed a train information display some time ago. It’s based around an ESP32 D1 Mini, paired with a 256 x 64 OLED screen to display relevant train information. It accesses a National Rail API for train status information—known as the Darwin LDBWS (Live Departure Board Webservice). Configuration is via a web GUI hosted by the ESP32 itself.

[eastfamilyreddish] took the concept further by adapting this hardware into a more pleasing form. The ESP32 and OLED screen are built into a neat little hanging sign setup that apes one you might expect to see at a real railway station. You might expect that 3D printing was involved, but instead, this was achieved with lasercut parts and resin casting to create something with a beautiful finish. They even went so far as to include a wireless phone charging module in the base, making the device extra useful to really earn its place on the desktop.

The fact is, around these parts we love both trains and the displays you find around them. If you’ve got a railway-adjacent project, or you’ve just built your own awesome railway, don’t hesitate to let us know on the tipsline!

If you want to protect a system from being hacked, a great way to do that is with an airgap. This term specifically refers to keeping a system off any sort of network or external connection — there is literally air in between it and other systems. Of course, this can be limiting if you want to monitor or export logs from such systems. [Nelop Systems] decided to whip up a simple workaround for this issue, creating a bespoke one-way data extraction method.

The concept is demonstrated with a pair of Raspberry Pi computers. One is hooked up to critical industrial control systems, and is airgapped to protect it against outside intruders. It’s fitted with an optocoupler, with a UART hooked up to the LED side of the device. The other side of the optocoupler is hooked up to another Raspberry Pi, which is itself on a network and handles monitoring and logging duties.

This method creates a reliable one-way transmission method from the airgapped machine to the outside world, without allowing data to flow in the other direction. Indeed, there is no direct electrical connection at all, since the data is passing through the optocoupler, which provides isolation between the two computers. Security aficionados will argue that the machine is no longer really airgapped because there is some connection between it and the outside world. Regardless, it would be hard to gain any sort of access through the one-way optocoupler connection. If you can conceive of a way that would work, drop it down in the comments.

Optocouplers are very useful things; we’ve seen them used and abused for all sorts of different applications. If you’ve found some nifty use for these simple parts, be sure to drop us a line!

If you wanna make restaurant style classic chicken kalmi kabab, you are at the right page! This delicious yet easy chicken kalmi kabab is a must-have recipe in your repertoire! I love smoky kababs the most if you wanna know what’s my favorite Indian food! Well, historically the kababs may not have an Indian origin, […]

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Once upon a time, owning a calculator watch was the epitome of cool. Well, for a very specific subset of the population with our own definition of “cool” anyway. The only thing cooler than wearing a calculator watch? Making a calculator watch, of course! If you do it as part of developing your own SDK for a popular RISC V microcontroller, all the better. That’s what [Miroslav Nemecek] did with his Antcalc watch, which is one of the demo projects for the CH32Lib SDK, which is currently under development at version 0.35 as this is written.

As you might guess, CH32LibSDK is targeting the super-cheap CH32 series of RISC V microcontrollers. Perhaps because the SDK is so early in development, there’s not much documentation outside of the example projects. The examples are all worth looking at, but our tipster wanted us to cover the Antcalc calculator watch specifically.

The Antcalc watch uses the SOP16-packaged CH32V002A4M6 to drive a small OLED display while taking input in Reverse Polish Notation from a dozen small buttons. We’re not sure how the cool kids feel about RPN these days, but that’s got to be worth extra nerd cred. Using a RISC V chip doesn’t hurt in that department, either.

For something so small– 30 mm x 55 mm–it’s looks like a decent little calculator, with 10 registers holding a mantissa of 21 digits and exponents up-to +/-99 in binary coded decimal. Seven layers on the dozen-key input pad mean most of the scientific functions you could ask for are available, along with the ability to record and replay upto 10 macros. There are also ten memory slots, all of which go into the chip’s onboard flash so are non-volatile during a battery swap. (Of which many will be necessary, since this appears to run on a single coin cell.)

If you get bored of wrist-mounted calculating, you could always repurpose this microcontroller to play MOD files on your wrist. Some people couldn’t imagine ever getting bored by a wrist-mounted calculator, and just for them we have this teardown of a beautiful 1975 model and a this article on the history of the calculator watch.

Thanks to [James Bowman] for the tip.

The settlement lays to bed a drawn-out, three-year fight between Samsung’s display division and BOE, both of whom supply display panels used in Apple's iPhones.

Apple's OLED MacBook Pro will be limited to its best models. Here are all the details on this.

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After sharing many air fryer chicken recipes, why am I calling this one the best ever juicy air fryer chicken? That’s simply because this juicy air fryer chicken turned out way better than my expectations even with a minimal set of ingredients!

If you are looking for a quick & easy recipe which is high in protein and can fit into your busy weekday schedule, then this juicy air fryer chicken is the one that you are looking for!

Let me tell you the story of how I discovered this phenomenal recipe!

I use my air fryer daily to whip up my weekday dinners, which is mainly protein & salad on the side, as it hardly requires any prep and then everything is taken care of by the trusty air fryer.

So I keep playing up with the flavors, sometimes barely adding any spice; just aromatics & seasonings!

During one such experiment, this juicy air fryer chicken materialized when I was racing against time to join the next meeting!

So all I could add to the marinade, other than aromatics, were only turmeric & red chilli powder! I was okay with it as it was just one of my daily weekday dinners and nothing fancy or blog-worthy!

But I turned out to be so wrong!

The yogurt marinated chicken thighs came out so tender, juicy and flavorful even though I didn't use too many spices, that I was shook as soon as I took my very first bite!

I instantly asked my better half too to do a taste test and he also got hooked to the juiciness of the chicken! So I was not biased, you see! LOL!

Hence it goes without saying that this juicy air fryer chicken must feature in our blog as I can’t deprive my readers of such a mind-blowing recipe!

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A surprisingly easy yet mindblowingly delicious recipe is on offer for you all today! These stunning lemony garlic parmesan chicken thighs cooked to perfection in an air fryer or baked in a conventional oven will be on repeat in your weekly meals !

I hope you all are having a great weekend so far and I am here now to make it even greater! How?

Of course by sharing another scrumptious recipe, garlic parmesan chicken thighs, that will make you stick to your healthy eating habits in your fitness/wellness journey!

Look at these attractive chicken thighs baked to perfection with crispy bits of garlic and parmesan sticking to them making them oh-so-tempting!

Who said healthy meals are boring!

Chicken thighs are already my weakness and with such a wonderful lemony-garlic-parmesan marinade it becomes absolutely irresistible!

What are garlic parmesan chicken thighs?

Let’s see if I can decode these garlic parmesan chicken thighs! This is not just another ordinary chicken thigh recipe and you will know why!

The secret of these garlic parmesan chicken thighs is in the marinade.

I know you need quite a few items to create this magical marinade, but trust me on this, you will be simply amazed when you taste the final result!

Loads of freshly grated or minced garlic & a generous amount of grated parmesan mixed with a good quality extra virgin olive oil & freshly squeezed lemon juice makes up the marinade.

This immensely flavorful marinating mixture topped with a couple of spices & herbs transforms the bland chicken into a feat of taste that seems almost incredible!

And that’s your garlic parmesan chicken thighs which you will keep coming back to every week!

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If you want an absolute no-fuss recipe that is high in protein, doesn’t take a truckload of effort and fits right into your healthy meal plan while coming out delicious every time, then these oven baked chicken drumsticks are the one for you!

Being a food blogger, I keep looking for stunning yet easily replicable recipes that I can make & share with all my readers who too can make & enjoy homemade food without being stressed!

On that rigor, I sometimes overlook the simplest of recipes that I keep making on repeat for our own meals and that’s exactly where these oven baked chicken drumsticks come from!

Honestly, I have made these baked chicken drumsticks for my dinner so many times that I don’t even count this as a recipe any more!

It is such a convenient meal to put together that my brain burns minimal mental energy to process and execute this and that’s why I kept ignoring this humble yet flavorful dish for so long!

Why should you try making these easy & simple Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks?

I am guessing you have already watched the video of this recipe (apologies for the video lighting which doesn’t justify the real gorgeousness of these oven baked chicken drumsticks!).

So you have already realized how easy this recipe is which makes it such a perfect choice for a busy weekday meal!

As you read below, you will see that you don’t need a fixed set of spices to make these baked drumsticks as attractive as they look in my pictures!

Once you have the aromatic powders ie onion & garlic and the seasoning ie salt & pepper, you already have the basic grammar of flavorful baked chicken in place.

To seal the deal, all you need is the spice mix of your choice e.g. Italian seasoning which is what I had used or any one of the other alternatives that I have mentioned below!

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Wanna take your potato wedges a notch up? Try these air fryer sliced potatoes and thank me for it later! These perfectly spiced, crispy yet melt-in-mouth air fryer sliced potatoes are a must try this month!

While scrolling through my social media feed one fine day, I simply got stuck to these air fryer sliced potatoes as they stared at me with their vibrant golden hue!

I instantly rushed to my kitchen, selected equal sized potatoes from the basket, washed, peeled and sliced them up! Then I left them in the refrigerator while I whipped up the spice mix!

Although I got inspired from this recipe of air fryer sliced potatoes, I took the liberty to completely customize the spice blend according to my liking.

And to be honest that’s the best part of this recipe! You can make it your own very easily!

What are air fryer sliced potatoes?

Making crispy wedges of potatoes in air fryer has become very common and I am sure you have already made them ample times if you own an air fryer.

I have made the air fryer potato wedges long back and have repeated it many times varying the spice mixes.

So it was time to switch things up a bit and that’s exactly where these air fryer sliced potatoes make their show-stopping appearance!

You slice your choice of potatoes, smear them in oil and your favorite spices and then just shove them into the air fryer!

What can be simpler than this!

Once done, you are rewarded with a plate of bright golden crispy potatoes fresh from your air fryer for all your hard work!

Because here the potatoes are sliced and not wedged, it adds a tad bit more attraction making it a tad bit more irresistible!

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Chewy outside & melt-in-mouth inside, these delectable air fryer sweet chilli chicken meatballs may just become your best weight loss meal for good! I'm serious!

Chicken meatball is one of those fancy ways that makes everyday homemade meals extra-special!

And when you make these crazy delicious sweet chilli chicken meatballs, it’s a different ballgame altogether! These are a must-try and that too at the earliest!

I have good news too if you are in a similar weight loss journey as me! You can have these even when you are on a calorie deficit diet!

But of course in a controlled portion!

My sweet chilli chicken meatballs are almost oil-free as they do not contain any oil or fat in the mixture; only a couple sprays of oil while air-frying.

Being oil-free makes these chicken meatballs significantly low in unnecessary calories and that makes it a winner for all us fitness enthusiasts!

What are Sweet Chilli Chicken meatballs?

Meatballs are nothing new and I have shared many chicken meatballs dishes here on my blog. So what’s so special about these sweet chilli chicken meatballs?

These sweet chilli chicken meatballs are your no-fuss high-protein low-oil dinner that you can enjoy guilt-free even during your weight loss journey!

If you have been following my blog for quite some time now, you know that I am crazy about high protein yet low calorie recipes to include into my intentionally balanced meal routines.

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Grilled Ribeye Steak

This is how I grill a ribeye steak. Sometimes I change out the flavors and seasonings… and you can too… but this is my tried and true technique I use for getting a perfectly juicy ribeye – with all the flavor!

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE

• Swine Life Prime Beef
• Killer Hogs Steak Rub
• Thermoworks Thermapen

A good ribeye steak deserves the right treatment, and I’m showing you exactly how to grill it up right! We’re seasoning it with a bold rub, cooking it over red-hot coals for a killer crust, and making sure it’s perfectly juicy from edge to edge.

Whether you like it medium-rare or a little more done, this method locks in all the flavor and gives you steakhouse-quality results every time!

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Grilled Rack of Lamb

Reverse Seared Rack of Lamb is the perfect way to nail the Medium Rare inside and get a nice, Chargrilled Crust on the outside. And forget about the traditional Mint Jelly served with Lamb because this Rack of Lamb has a Pepper Jelly Glaze.

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

• Malcom’s Gyro Hero Jalapeño Greek Seasoning
• Meat Bags
• Al Frugoni Chimi Churri Seasoning
• Thermoworks DOT
• 12″ Red Handle Slicing Knife

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Jerk Chicken Sandwich

With this recipe, you can turn cheap, boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a big ol’ delicious $20 Jerk Chicken Sandwich. Or get some slider buns and make a Jerk Chicken Sandwich bar…

 

This one is so good because you start with some chicken thighs – they go directly into a jerk marinade. Then get a charcoal grill fire up with some Royal Oak (setup with a two-zone fire). After the chicken soaks for at least 1 hour, it can go directly onto to grill – over the hot coals.

 

This is when I season the chicken thighs with Jerk Seasoning – right over the fire – because it smells so good! Once the chicken cooks a little, it’s time to glaze it with a Jerk Sauce until chargrilled and caramelized.

 

To make the Jerk Chicken Sandwich, slice the chargrilled Jerk Chicken and put on a toasted brioche bun with Island Slaw and a Calypso Sauce.

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

• Malcom’s Jammin’ Jerk Seasoning
• BBQ Gloves

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It’s been a while since I made a Korean recipe and when I saw that Gochujang chicken thighs are doing their viral rounds on the internet, I could not resist jumping on the bandwagon!

If you have tried & loved Korean recipes, then I am sure you are also a spice-lover just like us! Hence I can bet that you will also gush over these Korean Gochujang chicken thighs!

We love spicy food and as a natural instinct we are drawn towards Korean food (and also Thai) when we have to opt for one from Oriental cuisines.

Though I haven't shared many Korean recipes in my blog yet, we both love them thanks to the flavor-packed dishes that Korean cuisine offers!

The strong aromas of Korean recipes may be a little overwhelming for a few of you, but the one I have come with today will fit into everyone’s palate!

Sticky Korean Gochujang chicken thighs! This is a keeper as it takes minimal prep time and produces maximum flavors!

What are Gochujang chicken thighs?

When you generously marinade a few skin-on & bone-in chicken thighs with a generous amount of Gochujang, the Korean chilli-bean paste, and air fry them until cooked, you get the most flavorful, juicy & tender Korean flavored chicken ever without the guilt of deep-fried food!

And that’s Gochujang chicken thighs for you!

If you are familiar with Korean recipes, you may already be aware that many Korean recipes involve double-frying, which enhances the crispiness of the food and retains the crunch longer.

Since I intentionally try to avoid deep-fried foods, most of the authentic Korean recipes are out of my league, unfortunately!

Then appeared these sticky Gochujang chicken thighs! Why did I love these? Because they are baked/air-fried and not deep fried! Absolute win-win!

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No party is complete without food and drink. Lots of people choose to meet up by the beach for a day of fun in the sun but what sorts of food should people be eating? Read More ...

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Ditch the chicken breasts today and make these insanely delicious yet easy to make tandoori chicken thighs for dinner tonight as these are perfect to make quickly on a busy weeknight!

Out of many things that my fitness journey taught me, prioritizing protein was one key learning! That's exactly why you see so many chicken recipes here in my space as being a meat eater, chicken is my go-to choice of protein!

So here I am again today with another chicken recipe which can ease out your stress of what to make for dinner on a hectic work day, that of course only if you are a chicken lover like us!

I would like to call these tandoori chicken thighs my own innovation as I have never seen these anywhere on the internet and it materialized in a purely organic way when I was planning for my high protein dinner options.

What are tandoori chicken thighs?

Chicken thighs are undoubtedly my most favorite portion of chicken, so I keep thinking of newer & innovative ways to make and devour this tender and succulent meaty portion of the bird.

And what could be better than a tandoori flavored chicken thigh! My tandoori chicken thighs are a simple spin-off of my most popular restaurant style tandoori chicken recipe.

Instead of using the typical cuts of a full chicken which is how a traditional tandoori chicken is made, I used boneless & skinless chicken thighs to make my weekday version of tandoori chicken!

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One of my high protein go-to weekday dinners is this easy & spicy grilled chicken tenders that are super quick to make and supremely satisfying on the taste buds with a serving of fresh salad!

Chicken being my go-to choice of protein, I keep looking for new yet easy recipes to include as part of my daily meals. That's how I arrived at this grilled chicken tenders recipe!

I get these chicken tenders from my online meat provider where they sell it under the name of chicken supreme and I have been using this portion for quite some time now.

After perfecting this recipe a few times, it's high time now to share this weeknight-ideal high protein meal idea with you all!

What are high protein grilled chicken tenders?

Chicken tender is that easy-to-cook portion of chicken that I frequently use for my quick & healthy dinners! I have described what exactly chicken tenders mean in detail below.

Grilling these chicken tenders is super easy and can be done using a stove-top grilling pan or an electric griller similar to what I have used.

Those stunning grill marks look so tempting that you will love to make these grilled chicken tenders on repeat; more so because it’s way too easy to make!

You can serve your grilled chicken tenders with a side of a quick & simple salad of cucumber, tomato & onion or make a sandwich filler using a Greek yogurt dip!

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