Latest Cooling Articles and Videos

MIT has developed clean, portable energy using carbon nanotubes, the technology is still in its infancy, but it could…

MIT has developed clean, portable energy using carbon nanotubes, the technology is still in its infancy, but it could change our methods for powering portable devices forever.

Will your linear regulator function properly under all possible operating conditions? To find out, you need to understand…

Will your linear regulator function properly under all possible operating conditions? To find out, you need to understand power dissipation and thermal resistance.

In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and…

In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and derivative gain.

We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration…

We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration that works well for our temperature controller.

CAT's S60 turned heads at MWC 2016 when they unveiled the S60, a waterproof phone with thermal imaging capability, but is…

CAT's S60 turned heads at MWC 2016 when they unveiled the S60, a waterproof phone with thermal imaging capability, but is it a practical phone for consumers?

With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.

With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.

We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using…

We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using an oscope and LEDs.

The Dutch startup Eurekite has made a flexible ceramic called Flexiramamics, find out about what it can do.

The Dutch startup Eurekite has made a flexible ceramic called Flexiramamics, find out about what it can do.

Soldering surface mount components by hand can be done, but reflow soldering in an oven is much quicker and produces more…

Soldering surface mount components by hand can be done, but reflow soldering in an oven is much quicker and produces more consistent results. Building a microprocessor controlled reflow oven is well within the abilities and budget of many hobbyists.

This article covers the firmware that allows the EFM8 microcontroller to communicate with the DAC and the MAX31855.

This article covers the firmware that allows the EFM8 microcontroller to communicate with the DAC and the MAX31855.

Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an…

Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an EFM8 microcontroller, a DAC, and the MAX31855 thermocouple-to-digital converter.

A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.

A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.

Ever wanted to find out more about Class D amplification? Here's a handy breakdown.

Ever wanted to find out more about Class D amplification? Here's a handy breakdown.

Whether for cooking or reflow soldering, a thermocouple is often the best choice for a high temperature sensor. The…

Whether for cooking or reflow soldering, a thermocouple is often the best choice for a high temperature sensor. The MAX31855, a PICAXE-08M2, a serial LCD, and a few lines of code will do the trick.

If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and…

If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and displays the temperature and the relative humidity of your room periodically.

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

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

With the help of a DIY thermocouple measurement system, you can use a cheap toaster oven to accurately reproduce a…

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

The buck converter is a ubiquitous DC-DC converter that efficiently converts a high voltage to a low voltage efficiently.…

The buck converter is a ubiquitous DC-DC converter that efficiently converts a high voltage to a low voltage efficiently. Efficient power conversion extends battery life, reduces heat, and allows for smaller gadgets to be built. The buck converter can be used in lots of cool applications.

This article contains practical PCB layout tips that can help your PCB projects work correctly and reliably.

This article contains practical PCB layout tips that can help your PCB projects work correctly and reliably.