Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node…
In this multipart industrial IoT series, we will break down and explore the fundamental aspects of the edge node interpretation within the larger IoT framework: sensing, measuring, interpreting, and connecting data, with additional consideration for power management and security.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative…
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
This News Brief takes a look at the STM8S001 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics.
This News Brief takes a look at the STM8S001 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics.
Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP…
Until recently, developers integrating a FPGA fabric with a microcontroller were severely limited in their choice of IP licensing options. Using open-source tools with a RISC-V core in a FPGA is present a solution to that problem.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating…
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating and analyzing acceleration data.
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio…
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio IDE—all from Silicon Labs—to rather quickly and easily build a motion-detecting alarm system.
Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.
Get an update on Toshiba's advances in 3D flash memory, just in time for Flash Memory Summit.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…
With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.
Part 3 of this project focuses on choosing and configuring the servos you will use to create your Wi-Fi Eye.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
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