Arduino Lightning Detector


https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-lightning-detector/

This is an Arduino tutorial on how to detect lightning from far away. In this tutorial, we will build a lightning detector using an Arduino Uno, a few resistors and some jumper wires. Most lightning detectors often cost too much for the normal hobbyist, however this does not mean one cannot enjoy lightning detection and […]

AutoResetRRR – Automatically reset routers/cameras/servers


https://www.electronics-lab.com/autoresetrrr-automatically-reset-routerscamerasservers/

“bogdan” published a new project, a device able to automatically reset your router, camera or server. AutoResetRRR is a kind electronic frustration reducing device: it cuts the power periodically to devices that can go nuts (routers, net cams, servers), but it does give a heads up. If all is well, they can shut down safely […]

USB to RS485 converter


https://www.electronics-lab.com/usb-rs485-converter/

Marko Pavlin has published a USB to RS485 converter. He writes: Testing of sensors with RS485 using PC without proper interface is not possible. Since RS232 interfaces are very rare, the interface should be hooked to USB. The interface between USB and RS485 can be soldered with one of the many FTDI interfaces with added […]

Optically Isolated LPT Breakout Board for CNC & Routers


https://www.electronics-lab.com/optically-isolated-lpt-breakout-board-cnc-routers/

Optically isolated parallel port  break out board designed for Hobby CNC, Routers and Motion controller, This Board is an easy solution to drive stepper Motor driver through PC parallel port, The Board is compatible with various CNC software specially made for LPT port data output. The board has been tested with MACH3 CNC software.   […]

1.8″ DIY Photo Frame using and Arduino Nano and a ST7735 Color TFT display


https://www.electronics-lab.com/1-8-diy-photo-frame-using-arduino-nano-1-8-st7735-color-tft-display/

In this video educ8s.tv is  going to show us how to use the SD card slot of the popular 1.8″ Color TFT display which uses the ST7735 driver. Then we will save some bitmap images in the SD card and we will display them on the display. In other words, we will build a simple […]

150V DC/DC inverting controller: single inductor, ground-referenced control


https://www.electronics-lab.com/150v-dcdc-inverting-controller-single-inductor-ground-referenced-control/

LTC3896 is a high voltage inverting switching regulator controller that drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage. Most low to medium power inverting DC/DC converters use a coupled inductor or transformer: this device uses only a single inductor. The chip converts a 4V to (150V – |VOUT‾|) positive input voltage to a regulated negative […]

Curve Tracer Project


https://www.electronics-lab.com/curve-tracer-project/

Jason Jones has tipped us with his latest project. He is working on a semiconductor curve tracer and details his progress on his website. I have thought about this a lot recently and – in order to get the cost down – the unit must have a cheap or available power supply and must coopt […]

How to Use Arduino and a RF 433 Long Range


https://www.electronics-lab.com/use-arduino-rf-433-long-range/

This is a tutorial on how to use a 433MHz long range transmitter/receiver with Arduino. I just explain how i have use the 433MHz RF Long Distance Transmitter / Receiver Pair and a arduino to install it on my rc truck for a firework ignition, lamp , pan tilt camera system How to Use Arduino […]

DIY Mini Quadcopter with 3D-Printed Frame and Custom Firmware


https://www.electronics-lab.com/diy-mini-quadcopter-3d-printed-frame-custom-firmware/

Simon D. Levy designed and build a mini quadcopter with 3D printed frame and custom C++ firmware. See the full project notes including bill of materials and more photos on the link below, and check out Simon’s blog on the C++ firmware here. I wanted to try my hand at a true “DIY” project, designing […]

Energy monitoring using ATM90E26


https://www.electronics-lab.com/energy-monitoring-using-atm90e26/

Tisham Dhar designed an ATM90E26 energy meter breakout board which can be used in single phase power measurements. After designing and testing the ADE7763 based Energy Monitor Breakout Board, I started looking around for cheaper and more modern alternatives.I came across the Atmel ATM90E26 Smart Metering IC with dual communication options – UART/SPI and multiple […]