Introduction to OPAMPs and Applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/introduction-to-opamps-and-applications/
Operational amplifiers (OPAMPs) are high performance differential amplifiers in integrated form that can be used in many different ways. A typical OPAMP has a non-inverting input, an inverting input, two dc power pins, one output pin and a few other fine-tuning pins. On the following image you can see a typical diagram of an operational […]
A Tutorial For Launching Your First Balloon
https://www.electronics-lab.com/a-tutorial-for-launching-your-first-balloon/
Here is a nice tutorial about launching you first ballon into space. Also tracking device information is provided. Source is available here: There are a lot of reasons to put together a weather balloon launch. Its a great project for a STEM /STEAM class, it requires planning, electronics and programming, and teamwork. It has a […]
The MCP9600 Thermocouple interface
https://www.electronics-lab.com/the-mcp9600-thermocouple-interface/
by Martin Cooke @ elektormagazine.com: The MCP9600 from Microchip is a single chip solution to convert thermocouple output EMF to degrees Celsius. The chip includes integrated cold-junction compensation and corrects thermocouple non-linearity for the eight most popular types of thermocouple. User-programmable registers in the MCP9600 allow the chip to be configured for various applications including a […]
DIY Tweeting Weather Station
https://www.electronics-lab.com/diy-tweeting-weather-station/
by Jonathanrjpereira @ instructables.com: Ever wanted to monitor your city’s Current Weather Conditions, Carbon Footprint, Noise and Pollution levels? Do you want be a Climate Change Crusader or set-up your own Tweeting Weather Station and share your local weather conditions with the world? Meet Tweeting Weather IoT Station aka TWIST – a DIY, Open-Source Environmental Monitoring […]
Attiny85 EMF detector
https://www.electronics-lab.com/attiny85-emf-detector/
by masteruan @ instructables.com: This is a simple tutorial to create an EMF detector. You can use Arduino for this job, but is better use a microcontroller called Attiny85. It is possible program it throe the Arduino interface. Attiny85 EMF detector – [Link]
Arduino with GSM and PIR Sensor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-with-gsm-and-pir-sensor/
by motheeb @ instructables.com: This lesson will allow you to use SMS to control an LED along with using Arduino to make automatic calls to your phone in case it sensed movements in your room. You will be able to listen to the voices there and act upon emergency. Arduino with GSM and PIR Sensor – […]
Rad tolerant megaAVR MCU for space & avionics applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/rad-tolerant-megaavr-mcu-for-space-avionics-applications/
by Graham Prophet @ edn-europe.com: Atmel ATmegaS128 AVR microcontrollers are now produced in space-grade quality, including latch-up immunity, ceramic packaging and extended temperature range for next-generation of space applications. AtmegaS128 – the first µC Rad Tolerant device for Atmel – delivers full wafer lot traceability, 64-lead ceramic package (CQFP), space screening, space qualification according to QML […]
SDM3055 FW Upgrade, YZXstudio Black USB Power Monitor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sdm3055-fw-upgrade-yzxstudio-black-usb-power-monitor/
In this video: mjlorton tests the latest firmware from Siglent for the SDM3055 bench multimeter A quick overview of the Fluke TiS10 (vs Ti90) thermal camera A look at the YZXstudio Black USB Power Monitor (with optional bluetooth module) that Frank Tong sells on his eBay store SDM3055 FW Upgrade, YZXstudio Black USB Power Monitor […]
App Note: Heat sink mounting guide
https://www.electronics-lab.com/app-note-heat-sink-mounting-guide/
Fairchild Semiconductor’s app note on proper heat sink mounting to achieve lower thermal resistance between the package and its heat sink. Link here (PDF) This document provides guidelines for mounting heat sinks for the proper thermal management of power semiconductor devices in field applications. This document describes heat sink mounting methods, considerations, contact thermal resistance, […]
Hyper-local Weather Dashboard: Wunderground + Pi Sense HAT
https://www.electronics-lab.com/hyper-local-weather-dashboard-wunderground-pi-sense-hat/
by InitialState @ github.com: Let’s face it, we humans talk about the weather a lot ⛅. The average person talks about the weather four times a day, for an average of 8 minutes and 21 seconds. Do the math and that totals 10 months of your life that you will spend yapping about the weather. The […]