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Many Functions, One Tool: The Analog Discovery 2 from Digilent

Many Functions, One Tool: The Analog Discovery 2 from Digilent

An introduction to the Analog Discovery 2 by Digilent.


Basic Waveform Analysis with an Oscilloscope

Basic Waveform Analysis with an Oscilloscope

In this first part of a multi-part series, we will use a Tek MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope to illustrate options to measure various circuit elements.


Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

Build a Wireless “Tipping Bucket” Rain Gauge, Part 3—Receiver, PICAXE, and LCD

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.


How to Build a Control Circuit with Adjustable Working Time via Wi-Fi

How to Build a Control Circuit with Adjustable Working Time via Wi-Fi

Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to perform this task via immediate actions or via timers set in advance.


Projects Jun 15, 2016 by Yahya Tawil
Bridge Amplifiers for Single-Supply Applications

Bridge Amplifiers for Single-Supply Applications

This article describes the bridge-amplifier configuration and explains why it’s especially handy when you don’t have a negative voltage supply.


C-BISCUIT: The Brains of the Operation

C-BISCUIT: The Brains of the Operation

In this article, we teach C-BISCUIT how to do important life things, such as booting into our OS of choice, and connecting to the Wi-Fi it'll come to know as the gateway to knowledge.


Projects Apr 26, 2016 by Trevor Gamblin
All About Ingenu’s Machine Network

All About Ingenu’s Machine Network

The Machine Network, based on Ingenu's RPMA Technology, is a self-modulating, direct-sequence spread spectrum wireless communication system operating in the 2.4GHz band. It is intended for Machine-to-Machine and Internet of Things applications only.


News Feb 03, 2016 by Orrin Bigelow
An Introduction to Digi International’s Device Cloud

An Introduction to Digi International’s Device Cloud

An introduction to Digi International's Device Cloud, an IoT and M2M Platform.


News Jan 29, 2016 by Orrin Bigelow
The I2C Bus: Hardware Implementation Details

The I2C Bus: Hardware Implementation Details

This article covers information essential for understanding and designing the hardware needed for an I2C bus.


The Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Antennas

The Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Antennas

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.


Negative Feedback, Part 7: Frequency-Dependent Feedback

Negative Feedback, Part 7: Frequency-Dependent Feedback

This article will help you to understand why the frequency response of a feedback network can seriously, and sometimes unexpectedly, degrade stability.


Control an Arduino with Bluetooth

Control an Arduino with Bluetooth

This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.


Connect a PICAXE to the Internet of Things

Connect a PICAXE to the Internet of Things

Connecting a PICAXE to the IoT through an ESP8266 module is easy once you know the process. Here are the details you need!


MIT’s New Hong Kong Innovation Node Bridges Cultural and Production Gaps

MIT’s New Hong Kong Innovation Node Bridges Cultural and Production Gaps

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.


News Nov 10, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Update the Firmware in Your ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

Update the Firmware in Your ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.


Wireless Power for Noise-Sensitive Circuits

Wireless Power for Noise-Sensitive Circuits

Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?


Projects Oct 21, 2015 by Robert Keim
Breadboard and Program an ESP-01 Circuit with the Arduino IDE

Breadboard and Program an ESP-01 Circuit with the Arduino IDE

The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!


How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.


Light Bar “Relative Comfort” Thermometer with NodeMCU

Light Bar “Relative Comfort” Thermometer with NodeMCU

Create a wireless "relative comfort" light bar thermometer by broadcasting temperature data across multiple ESP8266 modules running NodeMCU using MQTT.


Projects Sep 28, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
The New Wireless Thread Network Protocol

The New Wireless Thread Network Protocol

Thread, a network protocol released July 2015, is optimized for the connected home network. It is IPv6 based, uses IEEE Standard 802.15.4 and runs on existing hardware.