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Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your…

Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your own for a fraction of the cost and have it working in an hour?

Part 2 of Mastering the Oscilloscope will introduce decoding for I²C circuits.

Part 2 of Mastering the Oscilloscope will introduce decoding for I²C circuits.

In this first part of a multi-part series, we will use a Tek MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope to illustrate options to…

In this first part of a multi-part series, we will use a Tek MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope to illustrate options to measure various circuit elements.

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.

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.

Learn how to build a device which senses when your computer monitor is physically rotated, and automatically tells your…

Learn how to build a device which senses when your computer monitor is physically rotated, and automatically tells your computer to rotate the display accordingly.

Learn how to read electrical signals and data from an analog device using the Step Response technique in Part 5 of the…

Learn how to read electrical signals and data from an analog device using the Step Response technique in Part 5 of the Building Raspberry Pi Controllers series.

LabVIEW is a graphical language targeted for equipment monitoring and control. Not using statements, it is programmed…

LabVIEW is a graphical language targeted for equipment monitoring and control. Not using statements, it is programmed using graphic controls. Here's a great intro to this fantastic language.

The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in…

The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in your toaster oven.

Take a few minutes to characterize a light dependent resistor (LDR) and you can build a simple and reasonably accurate…

Take a few minutes to characterize a light dependent resistor (LDR) and you can build a simple and reasonably accurate light meter can be built using an LDR and an Arduino.

In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder…

In the last installment, we built the hardware to control an AC waveform with a TRIAC as the first step in a DIY solder reflow oven. This tutorial continues the project by showing you how to set up the low-level hardware to measure temperature, read the zero-cross detector, drive the TRIAC, and print to the serial terminal using a USART.

Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.

Use a laser and a photo resistor to build a laser based point-to-point communication system. The best part? It's under $10.

In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a…

In this article I will show you how to use the internal EEPROM of an ATMega 328P microcontroller. I will use a USB-to-serial converter, and an LM35 temperature sensor. I will also give you some tips and tricks when designing a PCB.

Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.

Build your own TDR out of a scope and a signal generator to troubleshoot long cable runs and impedance mismatches.

Part 5 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series.

Part 5 in the “How to Make an Ambient Light Monitor” series.

Learn how to use an EFM8 microcontroller to convert current and voltage measurements to digits that can be displayed on…

Learn how to use an EFM8 microcontroller to convert current and voltage measurements to digits that can be displayed on an LCD. We'll discuss a convenient way to report analog-to-digital conversion values that represent current and voltage amplitudes.

Use the EFM8’s USB functionality to transfer an image from your PC to an LCD.

Use the EFM8’s USB functionality to transfer an image from your PC to an LCD.

The 08M2 is the smallest member of the PICAXE family of microcontrollers; it is inexpensive, versatile, and easy to…

The 08M2 is the smallest member of the PICAXE family of microcontrollers; it is inexpensive, versatile, and easy to program using free software.