Makeblock allows young inventors to have early success in electronics through intuitive color-coded connections and an easy-to-use programming interface.
Makeblock allows young inventors to have early success in electronics through intuitive color-coded connections and an easy-to-use programming interface.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
This is part 2 of a step-by-step guide to bringing your custom microcontroller design to life.
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.
This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.
This is Part 1 of a step-by-step guide to bringing custom microcontroller designs to life.
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?
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.
The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!
The Arduino Universal Remote Control is the TV remote your dad wishes he had!
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.
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.
Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.
Start to get acquainted with the new D2000 microcontroller development board by exploring the GPIO and PWM.
Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.
Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.
Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.
Learn how to use an Arduino in combination with an LCD display and a keypad to make a calculator.
Learn how to make flashing your ARM-based MCU easy by using OpenOCD debugger with an FT2232H adapter.
Learn how to make flashing your ARM-based MCU easy by using OpenOCD debugger with an FT2232H adapter.
Using Finite State Machines (FSM) is a common industrial practice in coding but their use extends beyond everyday…
Using Finite State Machines (FSM) is a common industrial practice in coding but their use extends beyond everyday software. They can easily be used in projects, help prevent bugs, stop infinite loops hogging the processor, and ease debugging.
Part One in this three-article series focuses on using the SAM4S timer/counter peripheral to precisely control the…
Part One in this three-article series focuses on using the SAM4S timer/counter peripheral to precisely control the DAC’s sampling rate.
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.
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.
The new development board features a 32 MHz Quark and a host of features at a $14.95 price tag.
The new development board features a 32 MHz Quark and a host of features at a $14.95 price tag.