Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of…
Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of the most popular codes is the SIRC (Sony Infrared Remote Code) which may be used with a PICAXE microcontroller to manage a stepper motor, or most any other electronic or electro-mechanical device.
Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
In this article, we are going to connect an Arduino Pro Mini to a PC and communicate with it using a C# Windows application.
In this article, we are going to connect an Arduino Pro Mini to a PC and communicate with it using a C# Windows application.
This technical brief discusses the characteristics and benefits of spread-spectrum modulation.
This technical brief discusses the characteristics and benefits of spread-spectrum modulation.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
All about software-defined radio (SDR).
All about software-defined radio (SDR).
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!
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
This article explains the rules associated with the technique of source shifting.
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own…
LED ring flashes and lights can be a valuable tool for photographers. In this tutorial, we are going to build our own ring light out of LEDs!
This article will help you to determine the maximum acceptable difference between the baud rates of a UART transmitter…
This article will help you to determine the maximum acceptable difference between the baud rates of a UART transmitter and receiver.
Carbon nanotubes have received a lot of press coverage in recent years. This article provides background information that…
Carbon nanotubes have received a lot of press coverage in recent years. This article provides background information that allows you to better understand technical articles that discuss carbon nanotubes.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
This practical tractor beam uses ultrasonic waves to levitate small spheres at short distances.
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.
Use I2C on the Quark D2000 development board to interface a color sensor and get acquainted with using asynchronous mode.
Use I2C on the Quark D2000 development board to interface a color sensor and get acquainted with using asynchronous mode.
Get acquainted with using I2C with the Quark D2000 development board by interfacing an ambient light sensor and an LCD.
Get acquainted with using I2C with the Quark D2000 development board by interfacing an ambient light sensor and an LCD.
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.
This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.
This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.
This project gives you an example of how a basic user interface can be implemented using only one circular capacitive…
This project gives you an example of how a basic user interface can be implemented using only one circular capacitive touch sensor.
This article provides insight into the practical aspects of correlation.
This article provides insight into the practical aspects of correlation.
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF,…
Learn about (for lack of a better term) packetization, a technique that facilitates robust data transfer in optical, RF, and long-distance-digital communication systems.