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 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.
ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.
ICs such as the TPL7407LA provide convenient, high-performance switching for a variety of common applications.
Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.
Ongoing developments in microcontroller performance and integration continue with product lines such as the PIC32MK.
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Check out the insides of a USB CD drive in this Teardown Tuesday!
Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article,…
Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what technology was allegedly stolen and how important it is.
In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and…
In this News Brief, we take a look at TI's two new device families: the DRV832x brushless DC (BLDC) gate drivers and CSD88584/99 NexFET Powers Blocks.
MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on…
MOSFETs are certainly not new technology, but ongoing performance improvements make it worth your while to keep an eye on new releases.
Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.
Gate-driver ICs such as the DGD0506 provide a convenient and efficient way to control high-current loads.
MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!
MIT-i takes on stepper motors 101!
Hall-effect-based ICs such as the A1337 can help your device to perform a variety of sensor tasks related to angular motion.
Hall-effect-based ICs such as the A1337 can help your device to perform a variety of sensor tasks related to angular motion.
You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the…
You can improve performance in motor-control applications by using brushless DC motors and handy driver ICs such as the BU69090NUX.
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