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This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.

This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.

Pulse Electronics have developed a printer that can print conductors and circuits directly onto 3D surfaces.

Pulse Electronics have developed a printer that can print conductors and circuits directly onto 3D surfaces.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and…

Scientists at Cambridge University have developed a low-power transistor which consumes a billionth of a watt and operates under one volt. Such a device could help with the age of the IoT's ever-growing demand for power and efficiency.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will split, smash, crack, and sand our way into a USB power meter to see how it's made.

This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.

This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

A team of scientists in Germany have created genetic nanostructures that could be the key to genetic computers.

Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in…

Robotic floor cleaners have been available as consumer products for a number of years now but with a gradual drop in production cost and development of new technology, these cleaners are becoming cheaper. In this teardown we will look at a Robotic Floor Cleaner which uses "electrostatic forces" to remove dust and can clean a room with its "intelligent" obstacle navigation.

Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that…

Fab-less semiconductor company, GreenWaves Technologies, has developed a new processor designed for IoT applications that they claim that will outmatch ARM Cortex processors.

This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.

This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has…

Heat dissipation is one of the biggest obstacles in semiconductor reduction. A team at the University of California has developed nanowires that can significantly improve heat dissipation characteristics and shape the future of silicon chip design.

Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.

Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.

This month, we're highlighting three Kickstarters that may catch your eye: a power-efficient and precise soldering tool,…

This month, we're highlighting three Kickstarters that may catch your eye: a power-efficient and precise soldering tool, an educational coding robot, and the "most powerful maker board out there".

We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries,…

We talk with Tanky's founder about nigh-invulnerable 3D-printed armor, how to destroy a GoPro, firmware and batteries, who is the best pilot, and the inevitable power-to-weight tradeoff of flying things.

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper…

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper layout techniques for differential signals.

When you have multiple LEDs with a common anode or common cathode, can you use just one current-limiting resistor?…

When you have multiple LEDs with a common anode or common cathode, can you use just one current-limiting resistor? Let’s take a look.

With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will…

With powerline adapters becoming more popular, it's about time one of these was taken apart! In this teardown, we will look inside a TP link powerline adaptor to see what makes this thing tick!

STElectronic (Singapore Technology) is developing a system to replace the current travel card system used in the Mass…

STElectronic (Singapore Technology) is developing a system to replace the current travel card system used in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). But there is concern about the use of such a system and the potential implications of Big Brother tracking your every step.

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.