In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT…
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT demo bot can do.
The Zambroombi is the next step up from your neighbor's fancy Roomba. Set it and forget it!
The Zambroombi is the next step up from your neighbor's fancy Roomba. Set it and forget it!
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
CD drives are standard these days, but who remembers our old friend the floppy drive?
This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!
This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB 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.
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.
This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x,…
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x, y, and z directions.
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts…
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.
Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.
Far from being science fiction, these robotic exoskeletons are helping people with disabilities or dangerous and strenuous jobs.
Far from being science fiction, these robotic exoskeletons are helping people with disabilities or dangerous and strenuous jobs.
A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…
A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.
A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great…
A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great addition to your weather station.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
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