Micron's HMC started shipping in September. Here's a rundown on key features of the very welcome memory solution.
Micron's HMC started shipping in September. Here's a rundown on key features of the very welcome memory solution.
This article covers information essential for understanding and designing the hardware needed for an I2C bus.
This article covers information essential for understanding and designing the hardware needed for an I2C bus.
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to…
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to download a simple blinky example onto the FRDM-K64F using the ARM mbed online IDE and KEIL MDK. Details of the GPIO module configuration are included.
This article covers the essential characteristics and prominent advantages of the Inter–Integrated Circuit (aka I2C)…
This article covers the essential characteristics and prominent advantages of the Inter–Integrated Circuit (aka I2C) serial-communications protocol.
In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's…
In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's + 3.3VDC compliant output pins from supply voltages greater than this power source, an opto-isolator will be introduced as well.
Amateur radio operators ("hams") have long said, "If you want a bigger signal, put up more metal and put it up higher."…
Amateur radio operators ("hams") have long said, "If you want a bigger signal, put up more metal and put it up higher." Antennas for Wi-Fi are no exception.
This article will help you to understand why the frequency response of a feedback network can seriously, and sometimes…
This article will help you to understand why the frequency response of a feedback network can seriously, and sometimes unexpectedly, degrade stability.
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.
Connecting a PICAXE to the IoT through an ESP8266 module is easy once you know the process. Here are the details you need!
Connecting a PICAXE to the IoT through an ESP8266 module is easy once you know the process. Here are the details you need!
Shenzhen is half a world away from most designers, which means that there are some very real logistical barriers to…
Shenzhen is half a world away from most designers, which means that there are some very real logistical barriers to bringing products to market. MIT's new Innovation Node could help bridge the gap between design and production.
How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to…
How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to the 1990's.
This handy introduction teaches you all about the RFM69HW transceiver module using two circuits running a wireless…
This handy introduction teaches you all about the RFM69HW transceiver module using two circuits running a wireless version of the "blinky" code.
Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.
Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.
This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement…
This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement instruments and matplotlib helps to visualize the data collected from these instruments.
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!
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.
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.
Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.
Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.
Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266…
Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266 modules running NodeMCU using MQTT.