Not all solutions are technical. Try a few of these simple tips to get more organized and get ahead of the game.
Not all solutions are technical. Try a few of these simple tips to get more organized and get ahead of the game.
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the…
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the same as ambient temperature, but can be calibrated to ambient temperature by using a correction factor.
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is…
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is a fun, educational way to assemble your own date and time demo.
The first in a series of one successful Kickstarter campaign--learn how to fund your project by learning the ins and outs…
The first in a series of one successful Kickstarter campaign--learn how to fund your project by learning the ins and outs of the whole process.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
It's never been cheaper to round up a ton of quality hardware for open source projects! Here's what you need to know…
It's never been cheaper to round up a ton of quality hardware for open source projects! Here's what you need to know about the eBay experience.
This article reviews the basics of finding Thevenin and Norton equivalents and discusses how to apply Thevenin's theorem…
This article reviews the basics of finding Thevenin and Norton equivalents and discusses how to apply Thevenin's theorem to a practical circuit.
Here's our look at Google's new idea for a wireless network overhaul, from the phone to the idea behind the shift.
Here's our look at Google's new idea for a wireless network overhaul, from the phone to the idea behind the shift.
Ferrite beads used in conjunction with bypass capacitors can provide improved power-supply filtering and decoupling.
Ferrite beads used in conjunction with bypass capacitors can provide improved power-supply filtering and decoupling.
Some small-time smartphones have big ideas for fixing problems that have driven customers crazy for years. Here's a look…
Some small-time smartphones have big ideas for fixing problems that have driven customers crazy for years. Here's a look at some good tech in strange places.
Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.
Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.
Maker spaces are utilizing existing spaces to keep costs down and engage young minds. Here's a closer look at one…
Maker spaces are utilizing existing spaces to keep costs down and engage young minds. Here's a closer look at one successful approach.
Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266…
Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266 modules running NodeMCU using MQTT.
Proper component selection and careful PCB layout are integral to power supply bypassing.
Proper component selection and careful PCB layout are integral to power supply bypassing.
Use a program like Kicad and a few cheap or common supplies to fabricate your own PCBs at home. Breadboarding is fine for…
Use a program like Kicad and a few cheap or common supplies to fabricate your own PCBs at home. Breadboarding is fine for testing a circuit, but it never looks good to have fifty wires coming out of a circuit.
Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing…
Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing innovative tech.
How to add BLE capabilities to a wireless ceiling fan by incorporating the nRF51 in the remote control. Part of our…
How to add BLE capabilities to a wireless ceiling fan by incorporating the nRF51 in the remote control. Part of our series on the nRF51.
This article demonstrates porting FreeRTOS to the nRF51 with a softdevice so you can use an RTOS with the BLE functionality.
This article demonstrates porting FreeRTOS to the nRF51 with a softdevice so you can use an RTOS with the BLE functionality.
Nanoantennas, light, and tricking the mind: the technology behind UC Berkeley's invisibility cloak
Nanoantennas, light, and tricking the mind: the technology behind UC Berkeley's invisibility cloak