This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.
This technical brief explains a quick, straightforward procedure for evaluating a switch/driver circuit based on an NPN bipolar junction transistor.
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…
In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to…
Learn how to build a system that can turn DC loads on and off using a mobile application. You'll also learn how to perform this task via immediate actions or via timers set in advance.
Continuing the C-BISCUIT series, this article outlines how to populate and test the surface mount PCBs designed in a…
Continuing the C-BISCUIT series, this article outlines how to populate and test the surface mount PCBs designed in a previous article using a hot air rework station and other various electronics tools.
This project covers integrating servo control and object detection.
This project covers integrating servo control and object detection.
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for…
In this project, the reader will learn how to build and program a desktop industrial automation trainer for experimentation in robotics, motor, and process control system concepts on their workbench.
Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In…
Mentioned in the previous article, an operational amplifier is usually connected to components in a feedback circuit. In this article, we will discuss one of two amp configurations that are most widely used.
In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and…
In this article, we will use a simple, proven tuning procedure to find effective values for proportional, integral, and derivative gain.
We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration…
We will explore how P, I, and D gain influences system performance, and in the process we will find a gain configuration that works well for our temperature controller.
With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.
With USB communications and a Scilab graphical user interface, we can really see what the PID controller is doing.
We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using…
We will implement a basic PID (proportional–integral–derivative) controller in firmware and observe the results using an oscope and LEDs.
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.
Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an…
Invoke the power of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)! The key components in this design are an EFM8 microcontroller, a DAC, and the MAX31855 thermocouple-to-digital converter.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.
Typically, getting started with a PLC can be a costly endeavor, but this project will show how to get started with them…
Typically, getting started with a PLC can be a costly endeavor, but this project will show how to get started with them on a small budget!
Galvanic isolation is a way to isolate functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flow. A brief…
Galvanic isolation is a way to isolate functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flow. A brief explanation of differing methods to create galvanic isolation.
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.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
Use Python's scientific toolbox to determine the natural response of a real thermal system and plot the results for…
Use Python's scientific toolbox to determine the natural response of a real thermal system and plot the results for visualization and further analysis.
A PCB for a Wi-Fi communicator using a PICAXE 08M2 and an ESP-01 module driven by interactive code makes a handy setup…
A PCB for a Wi-Fi communicator using a PICAXE 08M2 and an ESP-01 module driven by interactive code makes a handy setup for data collection and IoT reporting.