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Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

Build a generator-powered LED headlight for a longboard for very cheap.

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between…

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation.

In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and…

In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and derivative gain.

We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration…

We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration that works well for our temperature controller.

With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.

With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.

We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using…

We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using an oscope and LEDs.

This article covers the firmware that allows the EFM8 microcontroller to communicate with the DAC and the MAX31855.

This article covers the firmware that allows the EFM8 microcontroller to communicate with the DAC and the MAX31855.

Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an…

Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an EFM8 microcontroller, a DAC, and the MAX31855 thermocouple-to-digital converter.

In this article I'll show you one way to use a PIC microcontroller to get the time and date from a GPS module.

In this article I'll show you one way to use a PIC microcontroller to get the time and date from a GPS module.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.

Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.

Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.

In this article, I'll show you one way to get the time and date from a GPS module, using a PICAXE 20m2.

In this article, I'll show you one way to get the time and date from a GPS module, using a PICAXE 20m2.

In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's…

In this project, you'll learn how to wire an LED and flash it using the Raspberry Pi. Also, to isolate the Raspberry Pi's + 3.3VDC compliant output pins from supply voltages greater than this power source, an opto-isolator will be introduced as well.

Do you need GPS time on your desk? This article will show you how to use a GPS module to get time, date and your location…

Do you need GPS time on your desk? This article will show you how to use a GPS module to get time, date and your location displayed on an LCD with an Arduino.

This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.

This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.

Learn how to put together your own toaster oven controller with a handful of inexpensive, through-hole parts. The…

Learn how to put together your own toaster oven controller with a handful of inexpensive, through-hole parts. The emphasis is on safety, low price, and minimal modification of the toaster oven.

This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement…

This article explains how to install PyVisa and MatPlotlib for Python. PyVisa connects a computer to the measurement instruments and matplotlib helps to visualize the data collected from these instruments.

Some of the unique aspects of embedded programming design will be highlighted, and various standards and tools common to…

Some of the unique aspects of embedded programming design will be highlighted, and various standards and tools common to the field will be discussed. Great for first-time designers and developers who have some programming experience, but are new to microcontrollers and things such as real-time operating systems.

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.