Latest Industrial Automation Technical Articles

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 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.

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper…

Learn about the important characteristics, benefits, and applications of differential signaling, as well as the proper layout techniques for differential signals.

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.

This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!

This object detection toy will keep your cat's head spinning for hours!

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.

In the final installment, we build our light-blade and assemble the electronics into the hilt.

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.

This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.

This technical brief will explore some fundamental details related to solenoid operation and implementation.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts…

In part one of this instrumentation and control (I & C) series, we'll go over the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.

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.

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air…

Use an Arduino/Genuino 101 with iAQ-Core air quality and HIH-6131 temperature/humidity sensors to make an Indoor Air Quality Monitor with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity.

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor…

In this short project article series, we will implement a simple PID controller using LabVIEW with a hobby DC servo motor and NI myRIO.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.

This technical brief covers some useful details regarding a common MOSFET parameter referred to as on-state resistance.

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.

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.