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TI’s INA180 and INA181 current sense amplifiers with a common mode voltage range of -0.2 V to +26V, regardless of the…

TI’s INA180 and INA181 current sense amplifiers with a common mode voltage range of -0.2 V to +26V, regardless of the supply voltage used, which ranges from 2.7 V to 5.5 V.

STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0 is a system-in-package that reduces the number of components and design complexity for…

STMicroelectronics’ STSPIN32F0 is a system-in-package that reduces the number of components and design complexity for driving three-phase BLDC motors.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the…

Small batteries increase the need for low power use, efficient design. In this News Brief, we take a look at the STSPIN32F0A programmable motor controller from ST Micro.

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

Learn about sensorless brushless DC motor controllers, some example ICs, and some disadvantages of using such motors.

TE Connectivity IP20 RJ45 Cat 6A plugs are single piece plugs that offer tool-free assembly able rugged enough for…

TE Connectivity IP20 RJ45 Cat 6A plugs are single piece plugs that offer tool-free assembly able rugged enough for control cabinets, robotics, motor controls, and machinery in industrial applications.

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system…

We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system actually works.

In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.

In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.

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.

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.

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.

In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.

In this article, we’ll discuss the hardware design for a robotics PCB, and we’ll write firmware for controlling two DC motors.

Learn the difference between slow decay mode and fast decay mode, why these names are used, and how they influence motor…

Learn the difference between slow decay mode and fast decay mode, why these names are used, and how they influence motor deceleration.

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.

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!

In this teardown, we're going to take a look a sumo jumping robot!

When Dartmouth engineers designed their popular RC tackling dummy, "iterative prototyping" was the name of the game just…

When Dartmouth engineers designed their popular RC tackling dummy, "iterative prototyping" was the name of the game just as much as "football" was.

Parts such as the EPC2046 that utilize alternative semiconductor technologies offer advantages over typical silicon devices.

Parts such as the EPC2046 that utilize alternative semiconductor technologies offer advantages over typical silicon devices.

Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.

Texas Instruments has released a new reference design that claims up to 99% efficiency.