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Researchers have created a printable electronic system that allows for a nano-material to flex with skin to create…

Researchers have created a printable electronic system that allows for a nano-material to flex with skin to create printable electrical tattoos.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we will tear down an LED projector alarm clock with integrated humidity and temperature sensors.

ON Semiconductor NCL30180 AC-DC controllers let designers of LED lighting systems create simpler, more compact LED bulbs,…

ON Semiconductor NCL30180 AC-DC controllers let designers of LED lighting systems create simpler, more compact LED bulbs, drivers, engines, and tubes.

Struggling to find the right display for your project? Check out this video for some help.

Struggling to find the right display for your project? Check out this video for some help.

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other…

Researchers have developed double-heterojunction nanorods which can be biased to both send and receive light—in other words, a device that is both an LED and solar cell, capable of emitting and absorbing light.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

In this teardown, we look at the Hiluckey solar charger with an inbuilt lithium-ion battery.

Hirose KN27 LED lighting module connectors are small-current and have a 2-point contact design.

Hirose KN27 LED lighting module connectors are small-current and have a 2-point contact design.

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is…

Veteran engineers and market forecasters alike have fears of an impending component shortage this year. What evidence is there to suggest such a claim and if true, how will engineers be affected?

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.

Learn about how LiDAR-equipped drones are helping us preserve historic sites.

See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.

See what's inside a sound-activated LED for use in DJ environments.

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.

In this article we’ll look at three advanced ICs that can help you to monitor the surrounding environment.

Cree XLamp XP-L2 are white, lighting-class LEDs intended for directional, roadway, low and high bay, and high-end…

Cree XLamp XP-L2 are white, lighting-class LEDs intended for directional, roadway, low and high bay, and high-end portable lighting.

Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is…

Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three…

Sometimes you need to block electrical current while allowing information to pass. In this article, we’ll look at three new isolation products.

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as…

MIT has created transformable inflatables with various materials through a heat-sealing approach. Materials such as paper, plastics, and fabrics can be used to create interactive wearables and soft robotics.

IMAX has entered the scene with IMAX VR Centres. AAC sent a writer to a pre-launch experience in Los Angeles, California…

IMAX has entered the scene with IMAX VR Centres. AAC sent a writer to a pre-launch experience in Los Angeles, California the day before the center opened to the press.

Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing,…

Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of the most popular codes is the SIRC (Sony Infrared Remote Code) which may be used with a PICAXE microcontroller to manage a stepper motor, or most any other electronic or electro-mechanical device.

Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.

Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.

LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own…

LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own ring light out of LEDs!