Here’s a snapshot of where our display technology is at right now—and a little bit of what is just around the corner.
Here’s a snapshot of where our display technology is at right now—and a little bit of what is just around the corner.
Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.
Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.
The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide…
The Texas Instruments DLPDLCR2000EVM is a demonstration cape designed to plug into a BeagleBone Black (BBB) and provide instant-on projection capabilities using a digital micromirror device and a relatively high-power RGB LED.
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can…
In this teardown, we take apart Ancel's vehicle code reader and check engine light scan tool, the AD410, to see if we can find anything interesting.
Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this…
Sensor integration unsurprisingly continues to be important for the future of device design. Bosch and TDK showed this month that they're answering the call with both dev kits for easy prototyping and production-ready sensor solutions.
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and…
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show debuted a variety of sensors. This article looks at LIDAR, microspectrometers, and Infrared cameras.
Blending colors may sound elementary but it is vital in drawing attention to your project with RGB LEDs!
Blending colors may sound elementary but it is vital in drawing attention to your project with RGB LEDs!
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a small scale that is designed to track calories.
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.
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.
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and…
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and display management features.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.
Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones…
Critical to the success of any product is its user experience. From household appliances through to websites, the ones that succeed are both functional and easy–or even enjoyable–to use.
In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various…
In this article, we talk about the basics of optoelectronics, including a brief lecture on photons. Also, various optoelectronic devices will be discussed including lamps, LEDs, photodiodes, photoresistors, and laser diodes.
Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular,…
Radio Over Fiber (ROF) combines RF and optics, providing optical links to replace strategic portions of cellular, satellite, and copper based systems.
Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.
Pair a BeagleBone Black with a capacitive touch LCD display to create a development platform for small, cost-effective solutions.
Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.
Learn about the laser diode, including package types, applications, drive circuitry, and some laser diode specifications.