IRduino – Arduino-compatible USB infrared receiver
https://www.electronics-lab.com/irduino-arduino-compatible-usb-infrared-receiver/
IRduino is an open source, programmable, Arduino-compatible USB infrared receiver that gives new life to old remote controls. IRduino is a peripheral device that allows almost any IR signal to be translated into commands. It works on many platforms, including PC, Mac, Raspberry Pi, and even some cell phones. The infrared device can be anything […]
7 Undiscovered Add-On Boards For Your Raspberry Pi
https://www.electronics-lab.com/7-undiscovered-add-boards-raspberry-pi/
averagemanvsraspberrypi.com has a list of 7 add-on boards that you may not be aware of. They write: It’s been a couple of weeks since I returned to the Pi, and I’m already seeing people using the same old default add-on boards all over the internet. Don’t get me wrong – they’re popular because they’re good […]
XTRX – Easily embeddable software-defined radio
https://www.electronics-lab.com/xtrx-easily-embeddable-software-defined-radio/
The first ever truly embedded SDR is live on crowdsupply.com XTRX is the smallest, easily embeddable software-defined radio (SDR). It is both affordable and high-performance. Its professional-grade, drop-in technology is designed to enable the next generation of wireless solutions, from prototype to production. While LTE modems and GPS receivers are commodity parts easily bought from […]
OEMsecrets Partners with Retronix to enable IC Testing services
https://www.electronics-lab.com/oemsecrets-partners-retronix-enable-ic-testing-services/
Retronix are considered to be one of the industry leaders in IC testing services. They offer a unique set of technology solutions and can test any components you purchase whilst also offering alloy conversion if you cannot find your part in the specified alloy. To support obsolete components listed by verified non-authorised distributors on OEMsecrets, […]
Teardown & Repair of a SRS DS345 30MHz Synthesized Function Generator
https://www.electronics-lab.com/teardown-repair-srs-ds345-30mhz-synthesized-function-generator/
In this episode Shahriar investigates a peculiar problem with a SRS DS345 function generator. The instrument does not appear to produce the correct output signal frequency. After some investigation it becomes clear that a few of the display digits are not active which hide the actual frequency settings. The problem is traced to a […]
Long-fibre carbon nanotubes shown to be carcinogenic
https://www.electronics-lab.com/long-fibre-carbon-nanotubes-shown-carcinogenic/
by Thomas Scherer @ elektormagazine.com writes: Nanotechnology plays an indispensable role in modern materials research and new products. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) enable production of novel materials with amazing properties. Progress is however not without risk and a recent study on mice has shown that certain types of CNTs have similar carcinogenic properties as asbestos fibers. […]
Wi-Lamp, the Open Source Wi-Fi LED lamp
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wi-lamp-open-source-wi-fi-led-lamp/
LucaBellan @ open-electronics.org discuss about a multi-function LED lamp that is always connected over WiFi. Since several years already, it is possible to find systems for home automation: irrigation, doors and windows, lighting, air conditioning and alarm systems, everything can be centralized and planned. Recently, the classical control boxes have been replaced by smart systems […]
Biosensors with ECG function for heart rate monitoring in wearables
https://www.electronics-lab.com/biosensors-ecg-function-heart-rate-monitoring-wearables/
Graham Prophet @ eedesignnewseurope.com writes: Silicon Labs has introduced a family of optical biometric sensors providing advanced heart rate monitoring (HRM) by transcutaneous optical measurements, along with electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities, for a range of wearable fitness and wellness products. Si117x sensor modules combine ultra-low power, high sensitivity and integration, for smart watches and wrist-based, patch-type […]
Contactless Controlled Automatic Wardrobe LED Light
https://www.electronics-lab.com/contactless-controlled-automatic-wardrobe-led-light/
Contact-less controlled automatic wardrobe light turns on the LED when you open the wardrobe door. Τhe project is based on Hall effect IC including LED driver and tiny magnet. Board doesn’t require any mechanical switch. When magnet is close to the board, LED is off, when you open the wardrobe door magnet goes far from […]
Contactless Automatic Wardrobe LED Light with Fade Effect
https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/contactless-controlled-automatic-wardrobe-led-light/
Contact-less controlled automatic wardrobe light turns on the LED when you open the wardrobe door. Τhe project is based on Hall effect IC including LED driver and tiny magnet. Board doesn’t require any mechanical switch. When magnet is close to the board, LED is off, when you open the wardrobe door magnet goes far from […]