Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.
Even a genius like Tesla couldn't escape the market rules of product success: Be first to market, offer good value, and best the competition.
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor…
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW on a hobby DC servo motor and the NI myRIO.
Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.
Create a tracking device with an HC-12 transceiver, a GPS module, an Arduino, and Google Maps.
Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being…
Wireless Power Transfer holds the promise of freeing us from the tyranny of power cords. This technology is being incorporated into all kinds of devices and systems.
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor…
In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor and NI myRIO.
Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.
Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.
Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each…
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.
This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1…
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.
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.
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.
If you are a boat owner, I'll guess you've seen some of the prices on the chart plotters and navigation tools. Some of…
If you are a boat owner, I'll guess you've seen some of the prices on the chart plotters and navigation tools. Some of them are pretty expensive. In this article I'll show you how I deal with that.
Classifying signals is a way to organize the signals that surround us. It focuses design, testing requirements,…
Classifying signals is a way to organize the signals that surround us. It focuses design, testing requirements, measurement tools, and expected results. There are many ways to classify signals!
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for…
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for experimentation in robotics, motor, and process control system concepts on their workbench.
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.