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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!

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.

A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a…

A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a servo to a predetermined position.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.

Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the most iconic computer of British History—the ZX Spectrum!

In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the most iconic computer of British History—the ZX Spectrum!

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air…

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air Quality Monitor with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity.

Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!

Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.

What's inside of a Wi-Fi-controlled light bulb? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!

What's inside of a Wi-Fi-controlled light bulb? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great…

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great addition to your weather station.

A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.

A properly designed solder stencil helps to ensure successful reflow soldering with IC packages that have an exposed thermal pad.

In this teardown, we are going to take a look at the insides of an internet-connected camera.

In this teardown, we are going to take a look at the insides of an internet-connected camera.

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this…

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this is the place to start.

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of…

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of the Arduino.

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?

Once a luxury item, they are now commonplace. Wireless mice are pretty popular, but what's in them?

In spite of their convenience, the cost of solder paste stencils has prevented many hobbyists from using them. But the…

In spite of their convenience, the cost of solder paste stencils has prevented many hobbyists from using them. But the use of polyimide film has brought the prices within reach... if you know how and where to get them.