In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
In this project, we'll use a Raspberry Pi to create a responsive piggy bank that belittles you when you slack on your savings!
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a…
The MSP430FR2633 is a low-power microcontroller with multiple GPIOs and capacitive touch pins. This project creates a circuit that supports a custom capacitive touch panel with LED and haptic feedback.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
This is a protoype of a fitness wearable device designed to vibrate when it detects stagnation.
In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.
In this article, we’ll evaluate different firmware strategies in our pursuit of maximum-frequency analog signal generation.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.
How accurate is your humidity sensor? Find out with this project.
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
Delay statements are great and all, especially for their simplicity, but they can really put a damper on things when…
Delay statements are great and all, especially for their simplicity, but they can really put a damper on things when trying to multitask your Arduino. Forget delay and hop on the millis() train!
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the…
In this project, we're making a weighing scale using a C8051 microcontroller development kit, a load cell, and the Simplicity Studio IDE. The measured weight will be displayed on an LCD screen.
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or…
A Picaxe 08M2 microcontroller and an HIH6030 sensor team up to easily control a ventilation fan using temperature or humidity or both.
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
This article provides detailed information on sampling audio signals and transferring the data to a PC for analysis.
This article provides detailed information on sampling audio signals and transferring the data to a PC for analysis.
With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!
With all these invisible radio frequencies flying through the air, we should know a little bit about what exactly they are!
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating…
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating and analyzing acceleration data.
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio…
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio IDE—all from Silicon Labs—to rather quickly and easily build a motion-detecting alarm system.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
This project introduces ATmega328P fuse bits and shows how to set them to use an external 16 MHz crystal oscillator.
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
In part 4 of our Wi-Fi Eye project, we'll deal with our power supply
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.
Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.