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…
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.
SIMCOM's SIM 900A in Europe? Read on to learn how.
SIMCOM's SIM 900A in Europe? Read on to learn how.
Lasers are plentiful, inexpensive, and fun to use. Here's a target that reacts when it's hit by a laser beam.
Lasers are plentiful, inexpensive, and fun to use. Here's a target that reacts when it's hit by a laser beam.
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.
Learn LabVIEW FPGA by programming the on-board Xilinx FPGA of the student-focused embedded device NI myRIO.
Learn LabVIEW FPGA by programming the on-board Xilinx FPGA of the student-focused embedded device NI myRIO.
A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.
A toaster oven can do more than just make toast; guided by a PICAXE microcontroller, it can make a sweet reflow soldering station.
Learn LabVIEW FPGA by programming the on-board Xilinx FPGA of the student-focused embedded device NI myRIO.
Learn LabVIEW FPGA by programming the on-board Xilinx FPGA of the student-focused embedded device NI myRIO.
Gray Codes are used in encoders, altimeters, and Karnaugh maps due to their error detection and unit-distant properties.
Gray Codes are used in encoders, altimeters, and Karnaugh maps due to their error detection and unit-distant properties.
An FPGA is a crucial tool for many DSP and embedded systems engineers. However, the learning curve when getting started…
An FPGA is a crucial tool for many DSP and embedded systems engineers. However, the learning curve when getting started can be fairly steep. This project introduces the Quartus II and ModelSim software suites as well as a background on FPGA design flow for system on chip development. The development board used was a Terasic DE1-SoC, which has the Altera Cyclone V SoC chip. This IC contains an FPGA and an integrated ARM Cortex A9 as a hard processor system.
In this continuing series of Building Raspberry Pi Controllers, you'll learn how to build a object detection control…
In this continuing series of Building Raspberry Pi Controllers, you'll learn how to build a object detection control circuit for operating a small DC motor using a photocell.
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to…
The FRDM-K64F is a development platform which utilises the MK64FN1M0VLL12 microcontroller. This tutorial includes how to download a simple blinky example onto the FRDM-K64F using the ARM mbed online IDE and KEIL MDK. Details of the GPIO module configuration are included.
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old…
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one- you can convert an old mechanical thermostat into a programmable thermostat using an Arduino and a servo.
Learn how to build a variety of electronic controllers using the Raspberry Pi. In part one, you will learn how to wire a…
Learn how to build a variety of electronic controllers using the Raspberry Pi. In part one, you will learn how to wire a basic pushbutton switch and read the status of its electrical contacts using the Python programming language.
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one. You can convert an old…
Programmable thermostats can save a lot of energy and money. But you don't have to buy one. You can convert an old mechanical thermostat into a programmable thermostat using an Arduino and a servo.
In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder…
In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder reflow oven. This tutorial continues the project by showing you how to set up the low-level hardware to measure temperature, read the zero-cross detector, drive the TRIAC, and print to the serial terminal using a USART.
Connecting a PICAXE to the IoT through an ESP8266 module is easy once you know the process. Here are the details you need!
Connecting a PICAXE to the IoT through an ESP8266 module is easy once you know the process. Here are the details you need!
Texas Instruments' LaunchPad makes developing applications with MSP430 microcontrollers easy and fast. Learn all about it…
Texas Instruments' LaunchPad makes developing applications with MSP430 microcontrollers easy and fast. Learn all about it and create your first application.
Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.
Updating the firmware in an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module can be frustrating! Here's a procedure to reduce the pain.
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
The ESP8266 combination microcontroller/Wi-Fi modules can now be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Here's how!
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits…
This project will show how to build a basic analog voltmeter using an Arduino Uno, LabVIEW software, and littleBits electronics modules.