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Engineering Guides & Articles

Technical deep-dives into Full Hybrid (HEV) automotive systems, Toyota Yaris telemetry, car audio DSP, healthcare data architectures, and software engineering.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES24 ARTICLES
PRIMARY FOCUSAUTOMOTIVE HEV & SYSTEMS
TOTAL READ TIME~105 MINS
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Toyota Yaris MK4 HEV Trend MY25: Specs, Tech & Efficiency
AutomotiveToyota Yaris MK4 HEV
August 13, 20265 MIN READ

Toyota Yaris MK4 HEV Trend MY25: Specs, Tech & Efficiency

A deep dive into the Toyota Yaris MK4 HEV Trend MY25, analyzing its 1.5L Dynamic Force hybrid powertrain, Toyota Safety Sense 3, and real-world 3.8 L/100km fuel economy.

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Aug 6, 20266 MIN READ

Installing Focal 165 IC on Toyota Yaris XP210

Complete step-by-step guide to replacing the original front speakers with the Focal 165 IC kit.

AutomotiveToyota Yaris MK4 HEV
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Nov 15, 20254 MIN READ

Blockchain in Healthcare: Beyond the Hype

Practical applications of blockchain for tracking hospital compliance and why Ethereum testnets are the perfect starting point.

Technology
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Sep 20, 20253 MIN READ

Building a GPX Editor in TypeScript and Leaflet

A technical analysis on building a client-side GPS track editor, with smoothing and elevation profiles, without any backend.

Development
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Jun 10, 20254 MIN READ

SIR Epidemiological Models as Markov Chains

Discrete simulations (Markov) of the SIR model, with sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo methods for epidemic prediction.

Data Science
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Mar 5, 20257 MIN READ

Image Restoration in Cytology: A Comparison

Comparative study between Total Variation, UNet, and DiffPIR for deblurring and denoising of cytological images (LBC).

Research
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Dec 1, 20243 MIN READ

UX Redesign: The Public Transport Website (TPER)

Applying the Double Diamond methodology to revolutionize TPER's UX, achieving a 35-point increase in the SUS score.

Design
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Sep 15, 20244 MIN READ

Machine Learning and Fairness: Adult Census Dataset

Building an ML pipeline to predict income, evaluating equity metrics (Fairness) through SHAP analysis.

Data Science
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Jun 20, 20243 MIN READ

Developing Visualization Plugins for Apache Superset

An engineering guide to creating custom charts in Apache Superset 6.1.0, using an interactive Calendar Heatmap as an example.

Development
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Aug 10, 20265 MIN READ

Power Meter Data: Ultimate Guide to FTP, NP and TSS

How to read and interpret your power meter data to structure scientific and measurable training.

Cycling
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Aug 9, 20264 MIN READ

Clinchers vs Tubeless: The Ultimate Test (Pros and Cons)

Technical analysis of tire systems for road bikes: the convenience of clinchers or the puncture resistance of tubeless?

Cycling
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Aug 8, 20266 MIN READ

The Impact of Aerodynamics in Amateur Cycling

Does it really matter to buy an aero bike if you travel at 28 km/h? Let's analyze the physical data of air resistance.

Cycling
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Aug 7, 20265 MIN READ

Strava Data Analysis: From Dashboard to Python

How to export your Strava GDPR archive and use Pandas to create custom insights on your training.

Cycling
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Aug 6, 20264 MIN READ

Garmin vs Wahoo: How to Choose Your First GPS Bike Computer

Direct comparison between the two giants of the bike GPS ecosystem: features, reliability, and user experience.

Cycling
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Aug 5, 20264 MIN READ

Chain Replacement: Wear, Measurement and False Myths

Everything you need to know about chain wear, when to replace it, and why elongation destroys your drivetrain.

Cycling
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Aug 4, 20265 MIN READ

Bike Fitting: Why Millimeters Make the Difference in the Saddle

Saddle too high or cleats misplaced? Discover how a biomechanical fit prevents injuries and increases Watts.

Cycling
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Aug 3, 20266 MIN READ

Polarized Training (80/20): The Science for Gran Fondos

Why training at medium intensity all the time makes you slow. Discover the polarized approach used by pros.

Cycling
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Aug 2, 20264 MIN READ

Nutrition in the Saddle: Anti-Bonking Strategies

The biochemistry of hitting the wall and mathematical calculations for carbohydrate intake during long bike rides.

Cycling
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Aug 1, 20265 MIN READ

Tire Pressure: Rolling Resistance vs Comfort

Why inflating clinchers to 8 bar makes you slower. The new science of tire pressure in cycling.

Cycling
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Jul 30, 20264 MIN READ

Gravel vs Road Bike: Geometry Analysis

It's not just wider tires. Let's find out how trail, reach, and wheelbase radically change the bike's handling.

Cycling
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Jul 29, 20263 MIN READ

Ceramic Bearings (Oversized): Real Advantage or Pure Marketing?

Does spending 500€ for an oversized derailleur cage save watts or just get Instagram likes? Mechanical analysis.

Cycling
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Jul 28, 20264 MIN READ

Indoor Trainer vs Outdoor: Surviving Winter

Smart trainers and virtual platforms like Zwift have revolutionized winter training. When to stay indoors and when to go out.

Cycling
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Jul 27, 20264 MIN READ

Pedal Stroke Biomechanics: Push vs Pull

Should you pull up on the pedals? The scientific truth about the perfect pedal stroke and pedaling efficiency.

Cycling
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Jul 26, 20263 MIN READ

Group Cycling: Unwritten Rules and Safety

How to ride safely in a peloton. Echelons, pacelines, and the gestures you absolutely must know.

Cycling
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