Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.
Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?
Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits…
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits electronics modules.
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a…
In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a USB-to-serial converter, and an LM35 temperature sensor. I will also give you some tips and tricks when designing a PCB.
Want to send text to an Arduino with an Android smartphone? Here's how! This article will show how an Arduino (or almost…
Want to send text to an Arduino with an Android smartphone? Here's how! This article will show how an Arduino (or almost any other microcontroller) can "talk" with your smartphone, sending and receiving text in both directions.
Two evaluation boards from IDT help you to quickly and conveniently integrate wireless power into your designs.
Two evaluation boards from IDT help you to quickly and conveniently integrate wireless power into your designs.
An inexpensive PICAXE microcontroller makes it easy to read a temperature sensor, compare the temperature to a setpoint,…
An inexpensive PICAXE microcontroller makes it easy to read a temperature sensor, compare the temperature to a setpoint, and turn a heater or cooler circuit on or off.
Use a WS2812 RGB LED strip to visualize the pose of an MPU-6050 6-degree-of-freedom IMU in three dimensional space.
Use a WS2812 RGB LED strip to visualize the pose of an MPU-6050 6-degree-of-freedom IMU in three dimensional space.
A brief introduction on some of the technical aspects and theories about power systems.
A brief introduction on some of the technical aspects and theories about power systems.
This article provides practical guidance on using ferrite beads to improve your PCB’s power quality.
This article provides practical guidance on using ferrite beads to improve your PCB’s power quality.
Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.
Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.
You can buy cheap 433MHz RF modules from Mouser and DigiKey. This article will show you how to use them with a PICAXE…
You can buy cheap 433MHz RF modules from Mouser and DigiKey. This article will show you how to use them with a PICAXE microcontroller to hack your own mousetraps.
Control a fan based on the current temperature with a Raspberry Pi!
Control a fan based on the current temperature with a Raspberry Pi!
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the…
This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the same as ambient temperature, but can be calibrated to ambient temperature by using a correction factor.
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is…
Teaming up a PICAXE µC, a DS1307 real time clock module, and an LCD117 serial adapter with a liquid crystal display is a fun, educational way to assemble your own date and time demo.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.
It's never been cheaper to round up a ton of quality hardware for open source projects! Here's what you need to know…
It's never been cheaper to round up a ton of quality hardware for open source projects! Here's what you need to know about the eBay experience.
This article reviews the basics of finding Thevenin and Norton equivalents and discusses how to apply Thevenin's theorem…
This article reviews the basics of finding Thevenin and Norton equivalents and discusses how to apply Thevenin's theorem to a practical circuit.