Category: Software
OpenPLC – Open-source Programming Language Controller Suite Supported by a Wide Range of Hardware
OpenPLC is a fully-featured standardized Programming Logic Controller Suite that officially supports a variety of platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi 2/3/4, Windows, and Linux. This openPLC consists of two main parts named the Runtime software and the programming Editor. While you...
Continue ReadingFlux.ai – An AI Powered, Browser-Based PCB Design Tool Review
In today's world of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM), it was only a matter of time before someone came up with the idea of incorporating generative AI into a PCB design tool. That is precisely what the team at flux.ai has accomplished. After securing $15M in seed funding,...
Continue ReadingWokwi is an online simulator for Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 boards
Wokwi is an innovative online simulator designed to cater to the needs of Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 enthusiasts. But the developers have not stopped there; you can also use this simulator for your custom boards. With Wokwi, you can start coding your next IoT project in...
Continue ReadingKiCad Conference 2023 (KiCon) to be held in A Coruña, Spain
The KiCad Conference will be held in person on September 9-10, 2023 at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de A Coruña (Palexco). KiCad is a free and open-source software suite for the design, simulation, and fabrication of electronic circuits. It is available worldwide for use on...
Continue ReadingESP32-MPY-Jama MicroPython IDE Programs ESP32 MCUs
MPY-Jama, created by Jean-Christophe Bos, is a great tool for those looking for a balance between heavy and light IDEs that support MicroPython. MicroPython is an open-source interpreter that runs on embedded hardware, allowing programmers to write easy-to-understand programs for...
Continue ReadingIntroducing the Upgraded KiCad 7.0!
Version 7.0.0 of the KiCad project has just been made available. The KiCad development team released KiCad 7.0.0 on February 12th, Sunday. Nevertheless, KiCad 7 is a solid upgrade while being less substantial than the previous one. With a number of exciting new features and enhancements...
Continue ReadingElectronic Shelf Label (ESL) Support is available in Bluetooth 5.4
The Bluetooth 5.4 Core Specification, which includes features like PAwR and EAD created for Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems, has just been adopted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). A new wireless standard for the ESL market was announced by Bluetooth technology. ESL...
Continue ReadingIntroduction to the Desktop Version of the 3D CRUMB Breadboard Circuit Simulator
Obviously, after Mike Bushell from Vital Group first introduced the CRUMB circuit simulator several months ago, the hardware design engineer did not rest on his oars as what we saw recently showed that he has been working on the progressive development of the circuit simulator. From...
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