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CAT-apult… An Arduino-Controlled Servo for Makers!

CAT-apult… An Arduino-Controlled Servo for Makers!

The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.


Projects Jul 29, 2016 by Ryan Jones
SR-to-D and SR-to-T Flip-Flop Conversions

SR-to-D and SR-to-T Flip-Flop Conversions

This article will teach you how to verify flip-flop conversions for SR-to-JK flip-flops. It will also guide you through the conversion and verification processes for SR-to-D and SR-to-T flip-flops.


Create a Two-Channel Remote Control with the nRF24L01+

Create a Two-Channel Remote Control with the nRF24L01+

This article will give you the building blocks needed to create your own two-channel wireless remote controller.


Projects Jul 27, 2016 by Mark Hughes
Design Examples of FIR Filters Using the Window Method

Design Examples of FIR Filters Using the Window Method

In this article, we will discuss several design examples of FIR filters using the window method. The simulated frequency response of the designed filters will be compared with the target specifications.


MOSFET Channel-Length Modulation

MOSFET Channel-Length Modulation

This technical brief describes channel-length modulation and how it affects MOSFET current–voltage characteristics.


Rapid Analysis of BJT Switch/Driver Circuits

Rapid Analysis of BJT Switch/Driver Circuits

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.


Build Your Own RFID Technology Using an Arduino MEGA

Build Your Own RFID Technology Using an Arduino MEGA

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.


Projects Jul 20, 2016 by Joseph Corleto
How Sensor Fusion Works

How Sensor Fusion Works

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.


Introduction to the Conversion of Flip-Flops

Introduction to the Conversion of Flip-Flops

This article describes the steps necessary to convert a given flip-flop into a desired flip-flop using the example of an SR-to-JK flip-flop conversion.


Understanding the Delta-Sigma ADC

Understanding the Delta-Sigma ADC

ADCs (analog-to-digital converters) can be described as either Nyquist-rate or oversampled converters. The Delta-Sigma ADC belongs to the oversampled family of converters. It relies upon oversampling and noise shaping to achieve high-resolution conversions.


Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base—Part 2

Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base—Part 2

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.


Projects Jul 13, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Quark D2000 Development Board: Moving Beyond “Hello World”

The Quark D2000 Development Board: Moving Beyond “Hello World”

Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.


Driving LED Arrays with an Arduino

Driving LED Arrays with an Arduino

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this is the place to start.


The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Measuring Lambda, Predicting Gain

The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Measuring Lambda, Predicting Gain

In this article, we’ll look at the equation for differential gain and use LTspice to find the value of the channel-length-modulation parameter referred to as lambda (λ).


Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base

Building an RC Robot Using a Wheelchair Base

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.


Projects Jul 06, 2016 by Mark Hughes
The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Output Resistance

The Actively Loaded MOSFET Differential Pair: Output Resistance

In this article, we’ll discuss MOSFET small-signal output resistance as we make our way toward predicting the gain of the actively loaded differential pair.


Understanding Arduino UNO Hardware Design

Understanding Arduino UNO Hardware Design

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of the Arduino.


Build Your Own PCB Chemical Tank

Build Your Own PCB Chemical Tank

Learn how to make your own DIY printed circuit board (PCB) tank, step by step.


Projects Jun 30, 2016 by Robin Mitchell
How Piezoelectric Speakers Work

How Piezoelectric Speakers Work

Piezoelectric materials change shape when exposed to electric fields. By causing them to change shape at specific times, we can use them to create sound.


From Filter Specs to Window Parameters in FIR Filter Design

From Filter Specs to Window Parameters in FIR Filter Design

Learn how to use filter specs to help choose the best window parameters for your FIR filter design.