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Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

Teardown Tuesday: Amazon Echo Dot v2

The Amazon Echo Dot v2 is out. Here's a look inside.


News Nov 01, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer

Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer

Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.


Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Drones Dispatched to Measure the Intensity of Hurricane Matthew

Instead of dispatching aircraft with human pilots, NASA employed drones to investigate Hurricane Matthew.


News Oct 28, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Borophene Could Trump Graphene in Flexible Electronics Applications

Researchers at Rice University believe that a special atom-thick born structure called borophene may be a better alternative to graphene for flexible electronics.


News Oct 27, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Build Your Own Low-Resistance Meter

Build Your Own Low-Resistance Meter

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.


Projects Oct 26, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
C-BISCUIT: Layout and Assembly for the Robot Control Board

C-BISCUIT: Layout and Assembly for the Robot Control Board

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.


Projects Oct 25, 2016 by Robert Keim
Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Teardown Tuesday: Lutron Caseta Wireless Home Automation Remote

Lutron Caseta Wireless offers home automation that includes lights and shades.


News Oct 25, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Ghostbusters Toaster—A Solenoid Lesson

Ghostbusters Toaster—A Solenoid Lesson

With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!


Projects Oct 24, 2016 by Ryan Jones
How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

How NVIDIA May Help Solve Apple’s Problem with Graphics (and Gamers)

Bloomberg recently spotted a job posting that may suggest NVIDIA graphics chips will find their way back into Apple products soon.


News Oct 23, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Build Your Own LED Saber—Assembly and Hilt Construction

Build Your Own LED Saber—Assembly and Hilt Construction

In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.


Projects Oct 21, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Why Samsung’s Lithium Batteries Explode and How They Could Change Electronics

Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?


News Oct 21, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
Build Your Own LED Saber—Firmware, Microcontroller, and Testing

Build Your Own LED Saber—Firmware, Microcontroller, and Testing

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.


Projects Oct 20, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Build Your Own LED Saber—Audio and Power Systems

Build Your Own LED Saber—Audio and Power Systems

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.


Projects Oct 19, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Japan May Use E-Waste to Source 2020 Olympic Medals

Tokyo is due to host the 2020 Olympic Games. There may be a chance that the gold medals awarded there will be made from recycled electronic waste.


News Oct 19, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
How to Build the Brightest LED Saber in the World

How to Build the Brightest LED Saber in the World

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.


Projects Oct 18, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Teardown Tuesday: HB100 Doppler Radar Module

Join us as we crack open an HB100 Doppler radar module and delve into the mysteries of RF component design.


News Oct 18, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

What Is RoHS and Why Is It Important?

RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is a piece of legislation created by the EU to reduce the harmful effects of dangerous substances to people and the environment. Here's why it's important!


News Oct 16, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

What Does It Mean for an Electronic Device to Be Waterproof?

A brief overview of the IP Code for waterproofing and dust proofing devices, with some information on NEMA enclosure types.


News Oct 15, 2016 by Dylan Wadler
How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

How to Design a Bluetooth Low Energy Circuit with Sensor Technology

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.


Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

Retro Teardown: Super Speak & Spell

In this Retro Teardown, we will be tearing down the Super Speak & Spell produced by Texas Instruments in the early 1990s.


News Oct 13, 2016 by Robin Mitchell