Latest Microcontroller Technical Articles

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

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.

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.

In this article we’ll take a close look at two sections of the custom-designed control board for the C-BISCUIT demo bot.

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.

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN…

This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.

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.

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this…

All you need to know about LED arrays. If you want to learn about them, drive one using an Arduino, or build them, this is the place to start.

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of…

This article explains how Arduino works from an electronic design perspective. It also explains the role of every part of the Arduino.

Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.

Learn how to simulate a traffic light using an Arduino.

Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino to develop a system for monitoring and controlling your home.

Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino to develop a system for monitoring and controlling your home.

UART is a great transmission protocol for both hobby and professional projects but, in time-critical systems, UART can be tricky.

UART is a great transmission protocol for both hobby and professional projects but, in time-critical systems, UART can be tricky.

The PICAXE 40X2 features 32 I/O ports and speeds up to 64MHz; a development platform simplifies project design using this…

The PICAXE 40X2 features 32 I/O ports and speeds up to 64MHz; a development platform simplifies project design using this workhorse.

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.

In part 7 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controllers" series, readers will learn how to make an interactive graphics…

In part 7 of the "Building Raspberry Pi Controllers" series, readers will learn how to make an interactive graphics bouncing ball using a Raspberry Pi and physical computing techniques.

Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which…

Internal or external? Quartz or ceramic? Crystal oscillator or silicon oscillator? So many clocking options . . . which one is right for your design?

Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert…

Part Three in this three-article series shows you how to generate values for a discrete sinusoid and continuously convert this data into an analog signal without overburdening the CPU.

The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.

The mighty soldering iron. If you need one, want one, or just love to build stuff, then this project is for you.

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.