ATmega Alarm Clock & Thermometer Humidity meter
https://www.electronics-lab.com/atmega-alarm-clock-thermometer-humidity-meter/
nitram147 @ instructables.com has build a ATmega based alarm clock with temperature and humidity reading. Sensor used is DHT11. First, let me introduce you my project. I made an Alarm clock with extended functionality & thermometer and humiditymeter. Everything started when my friend (who used to bring me some old electronic rubbish and I used to […]
Temperature Monitor with ESP8266
https://www.electronics-lab.com/temperature-monitor-with-esp8266/
anistor @ instructables.com has build an ESP8266 based temperature monitor system using DS18B20 sensor. This project will help you create a temperature monitor using an ESP8266 SoC and a temperature sensor (DS18B20) with next capabilities: Measure Temperature Send an email if temperature goes under a threshold Monitor temperature and set threshold from a mobile App […]
HDC1050 – low power Humidity and Temperature sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/hdc1050-low-power-humidity-and-temperature-sensor/
The HDC1050 from Texas Instruments is a tiny 3 mm square combined humidity and temperature sensor. It can operate from a supply rail of 3 to 5 V and offers an accuracy of ±3 % on relative humidity measurement and ±0.2 ºC on temperature measurements. The typical supply current is 1.2 µA while operating at […]
Mobilinkd – Highly mobile packet radio
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mobilinkd-highly-mobile-packet-radio/
If you enjoy APRS (the Automatic Packet Reporting System) in US and Canada this device will make your life easier. All you need is the tiny board, your radio and an Android phone. Introducing the Mobilinkd Bluetooth APRS® TNC. With your radio, your Android phone and this TNC, you have everything you need to get […]
New Eagle 7.5 imports gerber and DXF, adds second sheet to freeware version
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-eagle-7-5-imports-gerber-and-dxf-adds-second-sheet-to-freeware-version/
by Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com EAGLE‘s export and import capabilities have been extended, allowing users to import designs that are in Gerber format into the board editor and use them as board templates for component placement or as a manual routing guide. Basic Gerber file editing and export options are also available. Also it is now […]
Mango: A Compact Size FPGA Research Platform
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mango-a-compact-size-fpga-research-platform/
An arduino-compatible FPGA platform that can be used for a wide range of applications. The Mango is a compact field-programmable-gate-array (FPGA) platform that can be used for a wide range of projects, such as signal processing, mobile computing and robotics. FPGA Mango board comes with a soft-core Nios II processor running on an Altera Cyclone […]
Protecting the USB from over voltage and overcurrent threats
https://www.electronics-lab.com/protecting-the-usb-from-over-voltage-and-overcurrent-threats/
An application note from Littelfuse about USB protection. This application note addresses the various requirements for protecting the Universal Serial Bus (USB) from overcurrent and overvoltage environmental threats. The solutions presented cover both USB 1.1 and the higher speed USB 2.0 circuitry. Specific emphasis is placed on USB 2.0 with information directed at hot connection […]
CHIPINO – The Microchip PIC Based Arduino Style Module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/chipino-the-microchip-pic-based-arduino-style-module/
Chipino is an electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, students, technicians, engineers and anyone else interested in creating interactive gadgets. Chipino is not designed to replace Arduino, it’s just another option. Arduino is a great platform based on the Atmel microcontrollers. But many people prefer the […]
POWER PLAY – Arduino based smart power monitors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/power-play-arduino-based-smart-power-monitors/
POWER PLAY are Arduino based smart power monitors that are used to measure and optimize the power consumption of battery operated devices such as smart phones. This model provides the most accurate results but requires modifying the tested device. The POWER PLAY 3.8V outputs regulated 3.8 volts are simulates the power provided by a single […]
Epson develops compact atomic oscillator
https://www.electronics-lab.com/epson-develops-compact-atomic-oscillator/
Epson has revealed a new atomic oscillator to provide a better accuracy device for telecommunication networks. This new oscillator is using a special laser and IC that are developed by Epson. Seiko Epson Corporation has developed a small, highly stable atomic oscillator, the AO6860LAN, for telecommunications networks and industrial applications. The development of the new […]