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Update the Firmware in Your ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

Update the Firmware in Your ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.


Read and Write on NFC Tags with an Arduino

Read and Write on NFC Tags with an Arduino

Learn to use an Arduino to read NFC tags and write information on them! Near field communication protocols are what electronic devices can use to communicate and transfer data between each other.


Make an EFM8-Based System for Monitoring and Analyzing Thermocouple Measurements

Make an EFM8-Based System for Monitoring and Analyzing Thermocouple Measurements

With this microcontroller-to-PC interface you can conveniently monitor a temperature and visualize how the temperature changes over time.


Projects Oct 26, 2015 by Robert Keim
Intro to Embedded Development: Styles and Standards

Intro to Embedded Development: Styles and Standards

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.


Build a Laser Communication System

Build a Laser Communication System

Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.


Projects Oct 22, 2015 by Jacob Smith
Wireless Power for Noise-Sensitive Circuits

Wireless Power for Noise-Sensitive Circuits

Is IDT’s Tx/Rx wireless power solution suitable for applications that require high-precision analog performance?


Projects Oct 21, 2015 by Robert Keim
Breadboard and Program an ESP-01 Circuit with the Arduino IDE

Breadboard and Program an ESP-01 Circuit with the Arduino IDE

The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!


Build an Arduino-LabVIEW Analog Voltmeter

Build an Arduino-LabVIEW Analog Voltmeter

This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits electronics modules.


Projects Oct 19, 2015 by Don Wilcher
An ATMega328-based Data Acquisition System

An ATMega328-based Data Acquisition System

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.


Communicate with Your Arduino Through Android

Communicate with Your Arduino Through Android

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.


How To Build A Thermostat with a PICAXE

How To Build A Thermostat with a PICAXE

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.


Make an LED Light Strip AHRS with Arduino and MPU-6050

Make an LED Light Strip AHRS with Arduino and MPU-6050

Use a WS2812 RGB LED strip to visualize the pose of an MPU-6050 6-degree-of-freedom IMU in three dimensional space.


Projects Oct 13, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
Hack a Mousetrap with a 433MHz RF Module

Hack a Mousetrap with a 433MHz RF Module

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.


Raspberry Pi Project: Control a DC Fan

Raspberry Pi Project: Control a DC Fan

Control a fan based on the current temperature with a Raspberry Pi!


Make a BLE Temperature Sensor with the nRF51

Make a BLE Temperature Sensor with the nRF51

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.


An Introduction to Freescale’s Kinetis Design Studio

An Introduction to Freescale’s Kinetis Design Studio

Jump start your embedded projects with Freescale's new software platform!


Projects Oct 04, 2015 by Nash Reilly
How to Build a Real-Time Clock with a PICAXE

How to Build a Real-Time Clock with a PICAXE

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 About Thevenin Theorem and Dependent Source Circuits

Learn About Thevenin Theorem and Dependent Source Circuits

Learn all about Thevenin's Theorem and its application in analyzing circuits with dependent sources.


A Builder’s Guide to Buying Electronics on eBay

A Builder’s Guide to Buying Electronics on eBay

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.


How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.