Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.
Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.
UART is a great transmission protocol for both hobby and professional projects but, in time-critical systems, UART can be tricky.
UART is a great transmission protocol for both hobby and professional projects but, in time-critical systems, UART can be tricky.
The PICAXE 40X2 features 32 I/O ports and speeds up to 64MHz; a development platform simplifies project design using this…
The PICAXE 40X2 features 32 I/O ports and speeds up to 64MHz; a development platform simplifies project design using this workhorse.
In this article, we will take a detailed (but not too detailed) look at the electrical principles that allow us to detect…
In this article, we will take a detailed (but not too detailed) look at the electrical principles that allow us to detect the presence of a human finger using little more than a capacitor.
A smoother transition band and ripples in the passband are the most important differences between the ideal filters and…
A smoother transition band and ripples in the passband are the most important differences between the ideal filters and those designed by window method. This article tries to provide a deeper insight into how truncation leads to these features.
In this article, we will look at the characteristics of junction diodes and learn how to analyze circuits containing…
In this article, we will look at the characteristics of junction diodes and learn how to analyze circuits containing diodes that operate in the forward, reverse, and breakdown biases.
In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.
In this article, we’ll compare active and passive filters and look at some common second-order active topologies.
Learn how to make flashing your ARM-based MCU easy by using OpenOCD debugger with an FT2232H adapter.
Learn how to make flashing your ARM-based MCU easy by using OpenOCD debugger with an FT2232H adapter.
In part 7 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controllers" series, readers will learn how to make an interactive graphics…
In part 7 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controllers" series, readers will learn how to make an interactive graphics bouncing ball using a Raspberry Pi and physical computing techniques.
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which…
Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which one is right for your design?
Most hobbyists and many professionals use EAGLE CAD as a daily tool in designing schematics and laying out PCB. I’m…
Most hobbyists and many professionals use EAGLE CAD as a daily tool in designing schematics and laying out PCB. I’m going to share with you more of the most important tips and tricks for using EAGLE CAD, which make my work much easier and faster.
This project will show you how to connect an ultrasonic sensor and an Arduino to turn on a light when motion is sensed.
This project will show you how to connect an ultrasonic sensor and an Arduino to turn on a light when motion is sensed.
In this article, we'll review the basic concepts in digital filter design. We'll also briefly discuss the advantages of…
In this article, we'll review the basic concepts in digital filter design. We'll also briefly discuss the advantages of FIR filters over IIR designs, e.g. stability and linear-phase response. Finally, we'll go over an introduction to designing FIR filters via the window method.
Learn about some of those less-than-obvious specifications found in datasheets for linear voltage regulators.
Learn about some of those less-than-obvious specifications found in datasheets for linear voltage regulators.
Using Finite State Machines (FSM) is a common industrial practice in coding but their use extends beyond everyday…
Using Finite State Machines (FSM) is a common industrial practice in coding but their use extends beyond everyday software. They can easily be used in projects, help prevent bugs, stop infinite loops hogging the processor, and ease debugging.
This project covers integrating servo control and object detection.
This project covers integrating servo control and object detection.
Most hobbyists and many professionals use EAGLE CAD as a daily tool in designing schematics and laying out PCB. You're…
Most hobbyists and many professionals use EAGLE CAD as a daily tool in designing schematics and laying out PCB. You're going to learn some tips and tricks for using EAGLE CAD, which will make your work much easier and faster.
Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert…
Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert this data into an analog signal without overburdening the CPU.
In this article, we will discuss some characteristics of the ideal diode. We'll also learn how to analyze circuits that…
In this article, we will discuss some characteristics of the ideal diode. We'll also learn how to analyze circuits that contain more than one ideal diode in conjunction with resistors and DC power sources.
The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.
The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.