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Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base—Part 2

Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base—Part 2

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.


Projects Jul 13, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Quark D2000 Development Board: Moving Beyond “Hello World”

The Quark D2000 Development Board: Moving Beyond “Hello World”

Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.


What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.


News Jul 11, 2016 by Kate Smith
The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Measuring Lambda, Predicting Gain

The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Measuring Lambda, Predicting Gain

In this article, we’ll look at the equation for differential gain and use LTspice to find the value of the channel-length-modulation parameter referred to as lambda (λ).


The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Output Resistance

The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Output Resistance

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of the actively loaded differential pair.


Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Smart Homes Via Smart Phones: Toggl.it, Nest, and Iris by Lowes

Learn about three smart home platforms available that allow mobile home control with varying degrees of customization.


News Jul 04, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Understanding Arduino UNO Hardware Design

Understanding Arduino UNO Hardware Design

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of the Arduino.


How Piezoelectric Speakers Work

How Piezoelectric Speakers Work

Piezoelectric materials change shape when exposed to electric fields. By causing them to change shape at specific times, we can use them to create sound.


An Introduction to Rectifier Circuits

An Introduction to Rectifier Circuits

An important application of the diode is one that takes place in the design of the rectifier circuit. Simply put, this circuit converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is an essential circuit in AC-to-DC power-supply design.


Advantages of the Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair

Advantages of the Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair

In this article, we’ll discuss two benefits of using an active load: improved biasing conditions and differential-to-single-ended conversion.


The MOSFET Differential Pair with Active Load

The MOSFET Differential Pair with Active Load

Learn about a fairly simple yet highly beneficial modification to the drain-resistor-based version of the MOSFET differential pair.


Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Teardown Tuesday: Wireless Mice!

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?


News Jun 14, 2016 by Alex Udanis
How to Build a Simple Arduino-Based Calculator

How to Build a Simple Arduino-Based Calculator

Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.


The Basic MOSFET Differential Pair

The Basic MOSFET Differential Pair

In this article, we’ll examine the most straightforward version of this foundational integrated-circuit amplifier topology.


The Basic MOSFET Constant-Current Source

The Basic MOSFET Constant-Current Source

Learn about a straightforward version of a circuit that is essential in the design of analog integrated circuits.


Bridge Amplifiers for Single-Supply Applications

Bridge Amplifiers for Single-Supply Applications

This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have a negative voltage supply.


Circuits and Techniques for Implementing Capacitive Touch Sensing

Circuits and Techniques for Implementing Capacitive Touch Sensing

This article presents some basic cap-sense circuit configurations and discusses how to deal with low- and high-frequency noise.


Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Make a Workshop on a Budget for Under £100

Making a workshop for electronics projects is cheaper than you might think.


News May 29, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
How to Build an Arduino-Controlled AM/FM/SW Radio

How to Build an Arduino-Controlled AM/FM/SW Radio

Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.


Inductor Out, Op-Amp In: An Introduction to Second-Order Active Filters

Inductor Out, Op-Amp In: An Introduction to Second-Order Active Filters

In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.