Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
Using a custom framework (RIOT) to control an LED with a networked computer.
This technical brief discusses the characteristics and benefits of spread-spectrum modulation.
This technical brief discusses the characteristics and benefits of spread-spectrum modulation.
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you…
The Beaglebone Treat-Feeder is the prototype for a great pet-feeding device! Keep track of your pet's diet while you stuff your face!
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver…
Tracking an infrared light source is not as difficult as you might think; a 14-pin PICAXE, a stepper motor with a driver IC, three phototransistors, and a few other components will do the trick.
How do designers cope with a system that has highly variable input amplitude yet requires fairly constant output…
How do designers cope with a system that has highly variable input amplitude yet requires fairly constant output amplitude? Let’s take a look.
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.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
Tutorial on designing a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit with the ability to measure 9-axis motion, humidity, and temperature.
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 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.
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.
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.
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.
If you are a boat owner, I'll guess you've seen some of the prices on the chart plotters and navigation tools. Some of…
If you are a boat owner, I'll guess you've seen some of the prices on the chart plotters and navigation tools. Some of them are pretty expensive. In this article I'll show you how I deal with that.
In this article, we teach C-BISCUIT how to do important life things, such as booting into our OS of choice, and…
In this article, we teach C-BISCUIT how to do important life things, such as booting into our OS of choice, and connecting to the Wi-Fi it'll come to know as the gateway to knowledge.
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.
The Particle Photon is a powerful little board with the ability to easily connect objects to the internet. This series of…
The Particle Photon is a powerful little board with the ability to easily connect objects to the internet. This series of articles will be enough to get you up and running with the Particle Photon.
For a local area network (LAN) to provide good coverage, improved antennas are often a better (and less expensive) option…
For a local area network (LAN) to provide good coverage, improved antennas are often a better (and less expensive) option than more access points. Directional antennas are sometimes the better choice, but often omnidirectional gain antennas will work well.
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.
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.
This article will show you how to set up two way communication between an Arduino and your Android Smartphone using Bluetooth.