Thomas Lumley • 4/10/2016

Sufficiently advanced technology

Read Original

The article discusses the author's amazement at inexpensive variable resistors sensitive to gases like acetone, explaining the semi-understood semiconductor physics behind them. It contrasts this with other chemical sensing methods and highlights a DIY application for measuring breath ketones, emphasizing the clever intersection of chemistry and basic electronic components.

0 comments
#Diy Electronics #Gas Sensors #Semiconductors
Sufficiently advanced technology

Comments

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts!

Browser Extension

Get instant access to AllDevBlogs from your browser

Top of the Week

1
React, useEffect, and Stale Closures: How to Avoid Them with Dependencies and useRef
Jivbcoop • 4 votes
2
Better react-hook-form Smart Form Components
Maarten Hus • 2 votes
3
AGI, ASI, A*I – Do we have all we need to get there?
John D. Cook • 1 votes
4
Quoting Thariq Shihipar
Simon Willison • 1 votes
5
Dew Drop – January 15, 2026 (#4583)
Alvin Ashcraft • 1 votes
6
Using Browser Apis In React Practical Guide
Jivbcoop • 1 votes