Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
Miposaur is a self-balancing robot that packs quite a bit of technology into a small package. Let's find out what is inside.
Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.
Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing…
Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.
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.
Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.
Various amendments of the 802.11 standard are steadily being developed to increase the efficiency of our wireless LANs.
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.
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.
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?
In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!
In this Retro Teardown, we will look at the history of the Commodore 64 and then tear one apart!
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…
When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.
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.
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.
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…
The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.
Today demand for IoT devices is rapidly growing. What are inside of an IoT power strip? Find out in this teardown!
Today demand for IoT devices is rapidly growing. What are inside of an IoT power strip? Find out in this teardown!
This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1…
This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1 creates a simple robot platform for use with remote control. Part 2 will develop a platform for use with and Arduino.
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.