The MakerArm is an astonishingly powerful desktop digital fabrication system with interchangeable toolheads that enable it to do everything from address…
The MakerArm is an astonishingly powerful desktop digital fabrication system with interchangeable toolheads that enable it to do everything from address envelopes to print 3D landscapes.
Some of the unique aspects of embedded programming design will be highlighted, and various standards and tools common to…
Some of the unique aspects of embedded programming design will be highlighted, and various standards and tools common to the field will be discussed. Great for first-time designers and developers who have some programming experience, but are new to microcontrollers and things such as real-time operating systems.
Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?
Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
The Arduino 101 is going to hit the market in early 2016. Here's a look at what we know about this intriguing little dev board.
The Arduino 101 is going to hit the market in early 2016. Here's a look at what we know about this intriguing little dev board.
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits…
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits electronics modules.
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a…
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a USB-to-serial converter, and an LM35 temperature sensor. I will also give you some tips and tricks when designing a PCB.
A collection of games and resources to keep up your skills and learn some new ones in the process.
A collection of games and resources to keep up your skills and learn some new ones in the process.
Want to send text to an Arduino with an Android smartphone? Here's how! This article will show how an Arduino (or almost…
Want to send text to an Arduino with an Android smartphone? Here's how! This article will show how an Arduino (or almost any other microcontroller) can "talk" with your smartphone, sending and receiving text in both directions.
A brief overview of several of the major free EDA tools out on the market geared toward budding electrical circuit designers.
A brief overview of several of the major free EDA tools out on the market geared toward budding electrical circuit designers.
An inexpensive PICAXE microcontroller makes it easy to read a temperature sensor, compare the temperature to a setpoint,…
An inexpensive PICAXE microcontroller makes it easy to read a temperature sensor, compare the temperature to a setpoint, and turn a heater or cooler circuit on or off.
Use a WS2812 RGB LED strip to visualize the pose of an MPU-6050 6-degree-of-freedom IMU in three dimensional space.
Use a WS2812 RGB LED strip to visualize the pose of an MPU-6050 6-degree-of-freedom IMU in three dimensional space.
How does a $150 oscilloscope hold up? We gave it a thorough examination. Here are our thoughts on this powerful test and…
How does a $150 oscilloscope hold up? We gave it a thorough examination. Here are our thoughts on this powerful test and measurement tool.
You can buy cheap 433MHz RF modules from Mouser and DigiKey. This article will show you how to use them with a PICAXE…
You can buy cheap 433MHz RF modules from Mouser and DigiKey. This article will show you how to use them with a PICAXE microcontroller to hack your own mousetraps.
Control a fan based on the current temperature with a Raspberry Pi!
Control a fan based on the current temperature with a Raspberry Pi!
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the…
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the same as ambient temperature, but can be calibrated to ambient temperature by using a correction factor.
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is…
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is a fun, educational way to assemble your own date and time demo.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
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