In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
In this teardown, we examine the Lepy LP-168 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Audio Amplifier with Bluetooth, by NKTECH.
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!
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!
The best way to solder surface mount devices (SMDs) onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) is with a reflow oven, but when…
The best way to solder surface mount devices (SMDs) onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) is with a reflow oven, but when that's not possible, a hot-air station can be successfully used.
Learn about SKD v2.0.0 and how flashing your ESP-01's firmware just got easier.
Learn about SKD v2.0.0 and how flashing your ESP-01's firmware just got easier.
This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to…
This article will briefly discuss isolation in the process control analog input module and the traditional approaches to achieving this. It then outlines an alternative high density, easy to design channel-to-channel isolation analog input module architecture.
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
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.