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Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII…

Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII commands.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for…

In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for experimentation in robotics, motor, and process control system concepts on their workbench.

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

Over-voltage and over-current protection circuit for use with the C-BISCUIT platform's main computer, the Wandboard.

Over-voltage and over-current protection circuit for use with the C-BISCUIT platform's main computer, the Wandboard.

With all this news about hoverboards, we decided to see what the fuss is about.

With all this news about hoverboards, we decided to see what the fuss is about.

This project explains the basic operation of servo motors and how to interface with them using an Arduino Uno.

This project explains the basic operation of servo motors and how to interface with them using an Arduino Uno.

While the C-BISCUIT project is far from complete, it's already come a long way, seeing numerous ideas and design goals in…

While the C-BISCUIT project is far from complete, it's already come a long way, seeing numerous ideas and design goals in the process. This article will discuss some of these.

We'll learn Arduino library implementation and establish the firmware framework for the 7-part project series. We'll use…

We'll learn Arduino library implementation and establish the firmware framework for the 7-part project series. We'll use Microsoft Visual Studio Express for library editing.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

This is the beginning of a multi-part, multi-author series on how to build your own robotics platform called C-BISCUIT,…

This is the beginning of a multi-part, multi-author series on how to build your own robotics platform called C-BISCUIT, an acronym for Collaborative Bot with Integrated System Core, Unmanned Interactivity, and Telemetry -- based on the Wandboard Quad computer.

The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much…

The job of the capacitor in the output filter of a DC power supply is to maintain a constant DC value by removing as much power ripple as possible. Because these capacitors have a DC value, they are actually storing a lot of energy that never gets used.

A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.

A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.

In part 4 of this Build Raspberry Pi Controllers series, the reader will learn how to build an IR Remote Event counter…

In part 4 of this Build Raspberry Pi Controllers series, the reader will learn how to build an IR Remote Event counter using littleBits.

In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental,…

In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic parameters of the entire system so that a sensor which meets those operating conditions can be selected.

Learn how to correctly select the right sensors for your project with this handy guide.

Learn how to correctly select the right sensors for your project with this handy guide.

Learn all about Akerberg-Mossberg Filters and how to plot the frequency response using MATLAB.

Learn all about Akerberg-Mossberg Filters and how to plot the frequency response using MATLAB.

Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!

Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!

In this continuing series of Building Raspberry Pi Controllers, you'll learn how to build a object detection control…

In this continuing series of Building Raspberry Pi Controllers, you'll learn how to build a object detection control circuit for operating a small DC motor using a photocell.