In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the necessary software setup.
In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the necessary software setup.
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates…
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates how it can control a 64×64 RGB matrix.
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air…
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.
In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.
In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII…
Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII commands.
Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.
Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for…
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for experimentation in robotics, motor, and process control system concepts on their workbench.
Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.
Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.
Learn how to read electrical signals and data from an analog device using the Step Response technique in Part 5 of the…
Learn how to read electrical signals and data from an analog device using the Step Response technique in Part 5 of the Building Raspberry Pi Controllers series.
Typically, getting started with a PLC can be a costly endeavor, but this project will show how to get started with them…
Typically, getting started with a PLC can be a costly endeavor, but this project will show how to get started with them on a small budget!
This is a simple motion activated camera that will allow you to finally get photographic evidence of Santa Claus.
This is a simple motion activated camera that will allow you to finally get photographic evidence of Santa Claus.
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a…
Build an Arduino controlled power supply that automatically adjusts the output to maintain a constant voltage or a constant current.
Texas Instruments' LaunchPad makes developing applications with MSP430 microcontrollers easy and fast. Learn all about it…
Texas Instruments' LaunchPad makes developing applications with MSP430 microcontrollers easy and fast. Learn all about it and create your first application.
Part 3 in the “How to Make an EFM8-Based Sound Synthesizer” series.
Part 3 in the “How to Make an EFM8-Based Sound Synthesizer” series.
Many embedded applications benefit from a communications interface that allows for convenient data transfer between a PC…
Many embedded applications benefit from a communications interface that allows for convenient data transfer between a PC and a microcontroller. This article explains how to use the virtual COM port library from Silicon Laboratories to send data from a Windows application to an EFM8 microcontroller.
When you buy a Raspberry Pi, you just buy a printed circuit board which doesn’t even come with a power supply or…
When you buy a Raspberry Pi, you just buy a printed circuit board which doesn’t even come with a power supply or operating system. This tutorial is concerned with getting your Raspberry Pi set up and ready to use.