Latest Communication Technical Articles

This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication…

This technical brief explains some low-level details of the widespread—I might even say ubiquitous—UART communication 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.

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.

This article introduces the RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and explains why you might want to use them in your designs.

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.

The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.

The HC-12 is a 100mW multi-channel wireless transceiver you can use in your projects to transmit and receive serial information.

Embedded and wearable systems require new ideas for input controller hardware. But older software still expects a…

Embedded and wearable systems require new ideas for input controller hardware. But older software still expects a keyboard and mouse. How do we bridge the gap without having to write kernel drivers?

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

Here's a rain gauge that empties itself and that you can read from your easy chair. Best of all, you can build it, yourself.

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE…

A tipping bucket rain gauge is a clever way to measure rainfall. Learn how to add wireless capability, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD display to your weather station.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great…

A tipping bucket rain gauge, an RF transmitter and receiver, a PICAXE microcontroller, and an LCD can make a great addition to your weather station.

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.

Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII…

Learn how to communicate between your PC and the SAM4S using the Atmel Software Framework’s USB module and simple ASCII commands.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

Part One in this two-article series focuses on the hardware setup and on using a pulse-width-modulated signal to control a servo.

No I2C interface with that sensor? No problem. Program a PIC chip as an I2C slave device for custom sensor and I/O…

No I2C interface with that sensor? No problem. Program a PIC chip as an I2C slave device for custom sensor and I/O interfacing. Here, we use three DHT22 sensors on a single I2C interface.

Tips and techniques for incorporating EFM8 microcontrollers into your custom hardware.

Tips and techniques for incorporating EFM8 microcontrollers into your custom hardware.

Learn how to measure distances up to 20 ft with a sonar sensor on an Arduino!

Learn how to measure distances up to 20 ft with a sonar sensor on an Arduino!

This article covers the essential characteristics and prominent advantages of the Inter–Integrated Circuit (aka I2C)…

This article covers the essential characteristics and prominent advantages of the Inter–Integrated Circuit (aka I2C) serial-communications protocol.

Got some time and need a wireless thermometer? In this article I'll show you how to make such a thing with a few PICAXEs.

Got some time and need a wireless thermometer? In this article I'll show you how to make such a thing with a few PICAXEs.