Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes…
Detecting, decoding, and displaying IR (Infrared) signal data is interesting, but using those signals to control stuff is more interesting . . . and sometimes useful. Read on to learn how.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
This technical brief explains the physical characteristics and the benefits of microphones based on MEMS technology.
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air…
Need to ventilate a room? This article will show you how I made a relay-operated, GPS-timed fan to vent out the moist air in my boat's cabin. It is controlled with a PIC16F628A and has an LCD.
Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!
Learn how to build your own sous-vide machine. Say goodbye to overcooked steak!
Makeblock allows young inventors to have early success in electronics through intuitive color-coded connections and an…
Makeblock allows young inventors to have early success in electronics through intuitive color-coded connections and an easy-to-use programming interface.
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.
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT…
Finally, we have everything we need for a functional robot. Let’s put the pieces together and see what the C-BISCUIT demo bot can do.
The Zambroombi is the next step up from your neighbor's fancy Roomba. Set it and forget it!
The Zambroombi is the next step up from your neighbor's fancy Roomba. Set it and forget it!
This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!
This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
With the help of some solenoids, the Dancing Ghostbusters Toaster really topped off my Halloween costume this year!
This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.
This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…
We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x,…
The 3D Magnetic 2GO kit is a development kit for the TLV493D from Infineon that can detect magnetic field strength in x, y, and z directions.
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts…
In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
The Crop Duster Buster is sure to keep your pet's toot smell away!
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.
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