Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
Learn how to create a batteryless crawling robot using basic electronic components and a 3D-printed chassis.
In this project, learn how to use a potentiometer's reading on the M5Stack core to control a servo motor.
In this project, learn how to use a potentiometer's reading on the M5Stack core to control a servo motor.
Since photoelectric sensing can be achieved with electrical, electromechanical, and electronic components, learn to…
Since photoelectric sensing can be achieved with electrical, electromechanical, and electronic components, learn to build, test, and implement a prototype photoelectric switch using off-the-shelf components with Arduino OpenPLC.
This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from…
This project will explain how to develop a system to measure magnetic field emissions at frequencies up to 150 kHz from high-current power cables without cutting or disturbing the cable.
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi to make your own posh home automation system!
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart…
This article describes an Ethernet-connected subsystem of a larger modular sensor system designed for industrial or smart home sensing and monitoring. We will discuss a custom sensor subsystem developed for this application.
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…
This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
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.
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).
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.
In this project, we first examine how to install an ESP8266 add-on on Arduino IDE and then we make a configurable web…
In this project, we first examine how to install an ESP8266 add-on on Arduino IDE and then we make a configurable web server with an ESP8266 and show the simplicity of this process.
Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.
Enter the world of the Internet of Things by building your own IoT notification device.
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and…
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and humidity monitor and display.
In this project, we will demonstrate the simplicity of RIOT by creating a data logger that will plot levels of light onto…
In this project, we will demonstrate the simplicity of RIOT by creating a data logger that will plot levels of light onto a graph on a PC server application.
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
No more waiting around for the groundhog. The Punxsutawney 5000 is here to keep you inside until springtime arrives!
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is…
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.
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