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Joe Broms just designed, prototyped, and crowdfunded a hardware product designed to teach kids about digital logic.…

Joe Broms just designed, prototyped, and crowdfunded a hardware product designed to teach kids about digital logic. Here's what he learned about the importance of usability during the design process.

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 the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with…

In the 1980s, Compaq was the first company to produce a portable IBM-compatible machine legally, but they flirted with breaking copyright law in the process.

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.

In this teardown, we tear open ThermoPro's TP07 wireless digital meat thermometer.

With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your…

With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.

In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson…

In this teardown, we investigate the PCBs, LCD, motors, and ribbon cables found inside the wireless all-in-one Epson XP-330 Printer.

It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.

It's a battle of the titans as Apple and Qualcomm tussle over patent licenses.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to look at the insides of an induction cooktop!

Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand…

Leap Motion, a hand tracking company, has just raised $50 million funding for its continued development of its hand tracking system.

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!

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.

In this teardown, we scrutinize the workings of the FunAce Robot WiFi HD Camera.

Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.

Mechanical input devices are far from obsolete, and an IC like the BD3376MUV-M can help you with the interface details.

When Dartmouth engineers designed their popular RC tackling dummy, "iterative prototyping" was the name of the game just…

When Dartmouth engineers designed their popular RC tackling dummy, "iterative prototyping" was the name of the game just as much as "football" was.

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.

This Teardown Tuesday looks at the Bluetooth LE enabled E4 battery charger by ESyb.

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.

Clock-generator ICs such as the NB3H73113G offer various features that are beneficial for your digital and mixed-signal designs.

In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.

In this teardown, we examine the PCBs and the main ICs found inside the Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight.

Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a…

Mechanical switches are often impractical in modern embedded designs, and ICs such as the DG2788A offer a high-performance alternative.

In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.

In this article, we will look at the power source for the Voyager probes, the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.

Linear regulators such as the AP7380 series can offer convenience, simplicity, and flexibility in terms of input voltage.

Linear regulators such as the AP7380 series can offer convenience, simplicity, and flexibility in terms of input voltage.