Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.
Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.
Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What…
Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?
In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.
In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.
In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.
In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.
The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…
The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.
Research from the Imperial College of London powers drones without weighing them down with batteries.
Research from the Imperial College of London powers drones without weighing them down with batteries.
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.
Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.
Learn about possible methods for transmitting space-harvested solar energy back to Earth.
Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your…
Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your own for a fraction of the cost and have it working in an hour?
Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change…
Researchers at IBM’s Zurich laboratory have demonstrated the feasibility of 3 bits-per-cell storage using phase-change memory (PCM) technology under large temperature fluctuations.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!
Philips has made a Bluetooth-connected toothbrush. Let's tear it down!
SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a…
SolidEnergy Systems has announced a new rechargeable lithium-metal battery which offers twice the energy capacity of a conventional lithium-ion battery.
What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.
A discussion of Musk's past success and future plans.
A discussion of Musk's past success and future plans.
This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.
This is a guide to purchasing laptops for CS and engineering students.
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.
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