Embedded orientation detection using the MMA8450Q
https://www.electronics-lab.com/embedded-orientation-detection-using-mma8450q/
NXP’s accelerometer chip MMA8450Q, provides orientation detection on handheld devices: This application note targets the portrait/landscape orientation detection feature which has become standard in many hand-held electronic devices. Additionally, this application note aims to explain uses as well as highlight some of the challenges of designing an embedded algorithm into the sensor. Included in content, […]
FPGA-Based Arduino Shield
https://www.electronics-lab.com/fpga-based-arduino-shield/
Inspired by an interest in spreading the concepts of FPGA, and because its ability to overcome most of other platforms limitations such as IO, memory, and peripherals, technolomaniac had worked on developing the first Arduino FPGA shield. A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is an integrated circuit designed to be configured by a customer or a […]
The SilentSwitcher, A Quiet Mains-free Power Supply
https://www.electronics-lab.com/silentswitcher-quiet-mains-free-power-supply/
Audio projects become smaller over time with the rapid advancement of technology. A traditional power supply is still considered large compared to audio projects size constraints and it may not fit such delicate applications that need to deliver a good sound with zero noise. Jan Didden, audio specialist who is known for his own publications […]
UsbSafe² – Programmable dongle for protecting USB devices from USB hosts and chargers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/usbsafe%c2%b2-programmable-dongle-protecting-usb-devices-usb-hosts-chargers/
USB connections can transfer both information and power. UsbSafe² is a device for protecting USB-connected hardware from both excessive voltage, current and unauthorized data access. Unfortunately, the practice of “juice jacking” (accessing data from a device connected to a public charging station), has become all too common. UsbSafe² provides a unique combination of an anti-juice […]
iBreathe, A Breathalyzer Based on Hexiwear
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ibreathe-breathalyzer-based-hexiwear/
Knowing the amount of alcohol you drunk is becoming easier using the iBreathe Breathalyzer project by Dave Clarke. You just have to blow in the alcohol sensor, then it pings the result to a smartphone app and to the cloud to document it as a table so you can see alcohol intake through time. This […]
A Multi-Use Mini Sensor Platform
https://www.electronics-lab.com/multi-use-mini-sensor-platform/
While developing a smart hardware project, such as control and automation systems, you will almost need to use different types of sensors for collecting and gathering necessary data. LastSamurai had designed a platform that aims to simplify the use of digital and analogue sensors. The platform was developed based on MySensors Hardware, hardware components that […]
ATtiny85 Light Sensor – I2C slave device
https://www.electronics-lab.com/attiny85-light-sensor-i2c-slave-device/
Paweł Spychalski build a photoresistor based daylight meter sensor connected via I2C bus using ATtiny85: I love AVR ATtinyx5 series microcontrollers. They are cheap, easy to use, they can be programmed just like Arduinos and comparing to their size they offer great features. For example, they can be used as remote analog to digital converters […]
Regulator offers independent outputs
https://www.electronics-lab.com/regulator-offers-independent-outputs/
Susan Nordyk @ edn.com writes: Housed in a 15×9×2.42-mm over-molded BGA package, the LTM8049 µModule dual-output DC/DC converter from Linear Technology is configurable for a combination of SEPIC and/or inverting operation by simply grounding the appropriate output rail. All that is needed to complete the design are input and output capacitors and a few resistors—a […]
Program AVR Using Arduino the easy way
https://www.electronics-lab.com/program-avr-using-arduino-easy-way/
rik @ riktronics.wordpress.com show us how to program AVR microcontrollers using an Arduino board. Advanced hobbyists like me (and you, of course 😉) love to play with microcontroller. And the most famous microcontrollers for beginners are AVR series from Atmel™. Almost all beginners in microcontroller-world have their Arduino boards lying on work table. Because it is […]
LC709501F – Li-ion, intelligent charge controller for next-generation power banks
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lc709501f-li-ion-intelligent-charge-controller-next-generation-power-banks/
by Graham Prophet @ edn-europe.com: ON Semiconductor has introduced a highly integrated single chip power bank charge controller for the development of next generation Li-Ion powered products. The LC709501F provides broad power and voltage/current output range of 5V, 9V and 12V operation, with a maximum charge/discharge capability of up to 30W through FET selection. LC709501F […]