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Forced Conversion: Older Phones May Soon Lose Internet Access

Forced Conversion: Older Phones May Soon Lose Internet Access

A mandatory migration to better security may leave millions of people with older browsers without internet access.


News Dec 16, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
5 Great Arduino Alternatives

5 Great Arduino Alternatives

Arduinos are popular, but they aren't the only boards out there. So what are some other alternatives? Find out!


News Dec 16, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Use Python’s Scientific Toolbox to Find the Natural Response of Thermal Systems

Use Python’s Scientific Toolbox to Find the Natural Response of Thermal Systems

Use Python's scientific toolbox to determine the natural response of a real thermal system and plot the results for visualization and further analysis.


Introduction to the I2C Bus

Introduction to the I2C Bus

This article covers the essential characteristics and prominent advantages of the Inter–Integrated Circuit (aka I2C) serial-communications protocol.


Build a PICAXE ESP-01 Wi-Fi Communicator

Build a PICAXE ESP-01 Wi-Fi Communicator

A PCB for a Wi-Fi communicator using a PICAXE 08M2 and an ESP-01 module driven by interactive code makes a handy setup for data collection and IoT reporting.


Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

Apple’s Smart Battery Case: Function Over Form?

There's been outcry overs Apple’s new battery case and its "hump." So why did Apple design the case with a hump instead of something a whole lot sexier?


News Dec 15, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Make a Wireless Thermometer with PICAXE

Make a Wireless Thermometer with PICAXE

Got some time and need a wireless thermometer? In this article I'll show you how to make such a thing with a few PICAXEs.


The Twelve Cardinal Rules of Fuseology

The Twelve Cardinal Rules of Fuseology

As designs become smaller, faster and more complex, so do circuit protection decisions. Learn more about circuit protection with this guide.


Introduction to the Manually-Controlled Toaster Oven Reflow

Introduction to the Manually-Controlled Toaster Oven Reflow

With the help of a DIY thermocouple measurement system, you can use a cheap toaster oven to accurately reproduce a reflow-soldering temperature profile.


Negative Feedback, Part 10: Stability in the Time Domain

Negative Feedback, Part 10: Stability in the Time Domain

The transient response of a negative-feedback amplifier can help us to understand the nature of stability and convey useful information about the stability characteristics of a particular circuit.


Design a Luxmeter Using a Light Dependent Resistor

Design a Luxmeter Using a Light Dependent Resistor

Take a few minutes to characterize a light dependent resistor (LDR) and you can build a simple and reasonably accurate light meter can be built using an LDR and an Arduino.


Projects Dec 13, 2015 by David Williams
What We Want For Christmas

What We Want For Christmas

We polled a bunch of designers and engineers to see what they were asking for this Christmas. Here's the list!


News Dec 12, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Winning the IoT Game

Winning the IoT Game

Get your IoT product out the door faster without losing control of your design.


News Dec 11, 2015 by PatrickM
Build Raspberry Pi Controllers: LED Flasher

Build Raspberry Pi Controllers: LED Flasher

In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's + 3.3VDC compliant output pins from supply voltages greater than this power source, an opto-isolator will be introduced as well.


Projects Dec 11, 2015 by Don Wilcher
The Box Craze Hits Engineering

The Box Craze Hits Engineering

Subscription boxes are targeting everyone from preppers to disc golfers. Electrical engineers now have their own set of boxes delivering monthly goodies.


News Dec 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
The Biggest iPhone Controversies

The Biggest iPhone Controversies

Antennagate, Bendgate, and Chipgate. What are they and should you care?


News Dec 10, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Tech in the Art World

Tech in the Art World

There's a fine line between art and tech. Find out what artists are using to create phenomenal modern pieces.


News Dec 09, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Websites Every Electrical Engineer Should Be Visiting

Websites Every Electrical Engineer Should Be Visiting

The internet is chock full of amazing resources for electrical engineers. We've rounded up some of the best ones.


News Dec 09, 2015 by Alex Udanis
Make a GPS Clock With Arduino

Make a GPS Clock With Arduino

Do you need GPS time on your desk? This article will show you how to use a GPS module to get time, date and your location displayed on an LCD with an Arduino.


Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

Lumenus Brings Safety to Wearable Tech

The founder of Lumenus offers valuable insight into making beautiful and useful wearables.


News Dec 08, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley