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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.

The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…

The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…

Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.

A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a…

A PICAXE 08M2 can be used to read the amount of IR (infrared) light falling on a phototransistor and respond by moving a servo to a predetermined position.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.

This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!

This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

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.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air…

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air Quality Monitor with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor and NI myRIO.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.

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.