With Peltier modules that draw heat away, a heatsink, and a Lego-powered fan, we’re building a gadget that cools drinks fast.

Peltier modules are a great solution for moving heat from one surface to another, but they are not terribly efficient at it, especially if you don’t keep the hot side temperature in check.

The prototype uses a Peltier effect module to get three cans down to 11 C (52 F), with a final goal of reaching 5 C (41 F). It’s not all fun and games either — [Ethan] provides a suggested ...

Samsung’s new AI Hybrid Cooling technology promises to solve that problem by blending traditional compressor-based cooling with a thermoelectric Peltier module. This dual system is optimized by ...