Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is…
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.
Every year, African engineers are developing projects that improve the quality of life for urban and rural people alike.…
Every year, African engineers are developing projects that improve the quality of life for urban and rural people alike. Here are some of 2016’s highlights from the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation program.
Scientists from the University of New South Wales have developed the world’s most efficient solar cell.
Scientists from the University of New South Wales have developed the world’s most efficient solar cell.
A new composition of liquid batteries could lead to increased capacity and output, making it a contender for storing…
A new composition of liquid batteries could lead to increased capacity and output, making it a contender for storing renewable energy to power our future.
Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.
Build a simple solar powered battery charger for Ni-MH batteries.
This year's Super Bowl is the most technologically advanced. Find out how Levi's Stadium is setting a new standard for…
This year's Super Bowl is the most technologically advanced. Find out how Levi's Stadium is setting a new standard for how we experience football.
An introduction to Digi International's Device Cloud, an IoT and M2M Platform.
An introduction to Digi International's Device Cloud, an IoT and M2M Platform.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.
Wireless charging is being integrated into businesses and workspaces, but it's not very impressive.
As designs become smaller, faster and more complex, so do circuit protection decisions. Learn more about circuit…
As designs become smaller, faster and more complex, so do circuit protection decisions. Learn more about circuit protection with this guide.
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old…
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old mechanical thermostat into a programmable thermostat using an Arduino and a servo.
Learn how to put together your own toaster oven controller with a handful of inexpensive, through-hole parts. The…
Learn how to put together your own toaster oven controller with a handful of inexpensive, through-hole parts. The emphasis is on safety, low price, and minimal modification of the toaster oven.
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and is an American automotive and energy storage company. This article will focus on how…
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and is an American automotive and energy storage company. This article will focus on how Tesla's Roadster electric motor works. The basics of the car are pretty standard and straightforward, but the intricate details are much more intriguing. It will also detail the key differences between an internal combustion engine and Tesla's electric motor. At just about the size of a watermelon, the motor converts electricity into mechanical power and also acts as a generator, turning mechanical power into electricity.
A brief introduction on some of the technical aspects and theories about power systems.
A brief introduction on some of the technical aspects and theories about power systems.
Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing…
Having beautiful-looking technology is becoming increasingly performance. Here we showcase five beautiful designs housing innovative tech.
This article walks through SCADA systems used to automate various power systems used in numerous industries. It also…
This article walks through SCADA systems used to automate various power systems used in numerous industries. It also details what the system is made up of, how they optimize performance in large-scale systems, and how these systems still poses a threat to a company's vulnerability to data and resources.
Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.
Create a smart home by displaying the current salt level of your water softener with the CC3200 and a proximity sensor.
How to estimate wireless communication range from radio parameters.
How to estimate wireless communication range from radio parameters.
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