In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the necessary software setup.
In this project, we'll build circuits for programming two different Atmel microcontrollers and we'll discuss the necessary software setup.
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This…
Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet…
Dive under the hood of an FPGA: Just what is inside of an FPGA that makes it so different from a microcontroller and yet still so versatile?
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records…
Use an Arduino/Genuino 101, a TI SensorTag, and an SD shield to build a BLE multi-sensor data logger that records temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, ambient light and more.
This project uses the Alorium Technology XLR8, a Bluetooth LE HID Implementation, and the EasyVR voice recognition module…
This project uses the Alorium Technology XLR8, a Bluetooth LE HID Implementation, and the EasyVR voice recognition module to add voice-activated movements to your next project.
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and…
Use Cypress Solar-Powered BLE Sensors, an Arduino UNO, and an HM10 BLE module to make your own multi-node temperature and humidity monitor and display.
Transmit humidity and temperature data with a fully functional, off-the-shelf, battery-less wireless sensor node.
Transmit humidity and temperature data with a fully functional, off-the-shelf, battery-less wireless sensor node.
In this article, we discuss metastability, setup time, and hold time in designing a digital VLSI circuit.
In this article, we discuss metastability, setup time, and hold time in designing a digital VLSI circuit.
It’s time to dive into the world of programmable logic. Use this tutorial to get your FPGA development environment…
It’s time to dive into the world of programmable logic. Use this tutorial to get your FPGA development environment setup and understand the tool set and basic development process.
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates…
This article shows you two ways to use a Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless to track flights in your area. It also demonstrates how it can control a 64×64 RGB matrix.
The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.
The FPGA can be a great addition to your arsenal, but it requires some adjustments to the way a microcontroller jockey thinks.
The BNO055 is an absolute orientation sensor from Bosch that combines sensor data and a microprocessor to filter and…
The BNO055 is an absolute orientation sensor from Bosch that combines sensor data and a microprocessor to filter and combine the data, giving users their absolute orientation in space.
The CDCE813-Q1 is a customizable, fairly high-frequency clock generator that is qualified for automotive applications.
The CDCE813-Q1 is a customizable, fairly high-frequency clock generator that is qualified for automotive applications.
In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my…
In this article, I'll show you how I used one of my SIM900A GSM modules to send temperature and relative humidity to my personal website.
Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing,…
Remote controls for electronics often use IR (infrared) radiation in a very precisely coded sequence for channel surfing, volume adjustments, and more. One of the most popular codes is the SIRC (Sony Infrared Remote Code) which may be used with a PICAXE microcontroller to manage a stepper motor, or most any other electronic or electro-mechanical device.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
Learn how to listen to frequencies on the air with nothing more than a USB dongle: first FM radio, then voice signals.
This article will help you to determine the maximum acceptable difference between the baud rates of a UART transmitter…
This article will help you to determine the maximum acceptable difference between the baud rates of a UART transmitter and receiver.
Use I2C on the Quark D2000 development board to interface a color sensor and get acquainted with using asynchronous mode.
Use I2C on the Quark D2000 development board to interface a color sensor and get acquainted with using asynchronous mode.
Get acquainted with using I2C with the Quark D2000 development board by interfacing an ambient light sensor and an LCD.
Get acquainted with using I2C with the Quark D2000 development board by interfacing an ambient light sensor and an LCD.
This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.
This project explores capacitive-touch-sense technology using an evaluation board for an EFM8 Sleepy Bee microcontroller.