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A transdisciplinary team of neuroscientists and engineers at Penn State is developing MEMS (microelectromechanical…

A transdisciplinary team of neuroscientists and engineers at Penn State is developing MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) tech to monitor and stimulate neural electric signals— without invasive brain implants.

Continuing the C-BISCUIT series, this article outlines how to populate and test the surface mount PCBs designed in a…

Continuing the C-BISCUIT series, this article outlines how to populate and test the surface mount PCBs designed in a previous article using a hot air rework station and other various electronics tools.

Counters using 7-segment LEDs are fun and useful projects for scoreboards and other numerical displays; here's one you can build.

Counters using 7-segment LEDs are fun and useful projects for scoreboards and other numerical displays; here's one you can build.

Mentioned in the previous article, the first of two most commonly used operational amplifiers, the inverting…

Mentioned in the previous article, the first of two most commonly used operational amplifiers, the inverting configuration is heavily used in audio mixers or digital-to-audio converters. In this article, we will discuss the second amplifier configuration, known as the non-inverting amplifier.

There are all kinds of speculations and supposed breakthroughs in the field of programmable matter, but how close are we really?

There are all kinds of speculations and supposed breakthroughs in the field of programmable matter, but how close are we really?

Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII…

Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII commands.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for…

In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for experimentation in robotics, motor, and process control system concepts on their workbench.

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

Robotics competitions encourage students to work with industry professionals to learn, work together, and solve today's…

Robotics competitions encourage students to work with industry professionals to learn, work together, and solve today's global challenges - before they even graduate high school.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at an accessory that will allow you to connect your garage…

In this week’s Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at an accessory that will allow you to connect your garage door opener to the internet, the Garageio!

This article addresses the internal components of a Quantum Processor.

This article addresses the internal components of a Quantum Processor.

In this edition of teardown Tuesday, we'll be examining the Amazon Dash button.

In this edition of teardown Tuesday, we'll be examining the Amazon Dash button.

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.

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.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

Microcontroller specialists Atmel Corp. and Microchip Technology Inc. are joining hands to create a powerhouse in the…

Microcontroller specialists Atmel Corp. and Microchip Technology Inc. are joining hands to create a powerhouse in the Internet of Things (IoT) realm in a way that is reminiscent of the hookup between Freescale and NXP just a few months ago. The tie between the MCU kingpins is aimed at creating a full-stack silicon house with all the IoT hardware ingredients ranging from MCUs to analog to flash.

The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.

The Amazon Dash button has launched. Cue the eye rolling.