PicoDetector : a simple metal detector
https://www.electronics-lab.com/picodetector-simple-metal-detector/
Bruno Gavand build a simple metal detector using PIC12F683. He writes: The idea of this circuit is to hack PIC oscillator circuit, by replacing the crystal by a coil : the frequency of the oscillator then depends on presence of metal near the coil, just like in a classic metal detector. PicoDetector : a simple metal […]
Smart sensors track fitness activity
https://www.electronics-lab.com/smart-sensors-track-fitness-activity/
STMicroelectronics’ LIS2DS12 3-axis accelerometer, LSM6DSL/M 6-axis inertial module, and new LSM303AH eCompass enable always-on fitness-tracking applications to operate longer and record progress more accurately. by Susan Nordyk @ edn.com: These smart sensors help track movement continuously with minimal impact on device battery life by performing various motion-related calculations on-chip, instead of using the main system […]
BFuse: Electronic Fuse for Breadboard
https://www.electronics-lab.com/bfuse-electronic-fuse-breadboard/
Jakub Polonský created this solution to make breadboard prototyping safer for components: adjustable and programmable electronic fuse especially designed for breadboards – a breadboard fuse, or BFuse BFuse: Electronic Fuse for Breadboard – [Link]
EasyESP-1: A beginner’s prototyping board for ESP8266
https://www.electronics-lab.com/easyesp-1-beginners-prototyping-board-esp8266/
ESP8266 has made it possible for makers to develop IoT applications in much simpler and more inexpensive ways. EasyESP-1 is a new ESP8266 prototyping board, specially designed for beginners by Raj from Embedded Lab. With an onboard USB-to-Serial converter pre-installed, EasyESP-1 does not require any additional hardware to download your application firmware to the ESP8266 chip. The […]
Redefining a new state-of-the-art in microampere current-sense amplifiers
https://www.electronics-lab.com/redefining-new-state-art-microampere-current-sense-amplifiers/
Silicon Lab’s TS1100 and TS1101 current sense amplifier’s features discussed in this app note. Sensing and controlling supply current flow are a fundamental requirement in most all electronic systems from battery-operated, portable equipment to mobile or fixed-platform power management and dc motor control. High-side current-sense amplifiers (or “CSAs”) are useful in these applications especially where […]
+9V TO 60V PWM 2.3A SOLENOID VALVE DRIVER USING DRV101
https://www.electronics-lab.com/9v-60v-pwm-2-3a-solenoid-valve-driver-using-drv101/
The DRV101 is a low-side power switch employing a pulse-width modulated (PWM) output. Its rugged design is optimized for driving electromechanical devices such as valves, solenoids, relays, actuators, and positioners. The DRV101 module is also ideal for driving thermal devices such as heaters and lamps. PWM operation conserves power and reduces heat rise, resulting in […]
+9V to 60V PWM 2.3A Solenoid Valve Driver using DRV101
https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/9v-to-60v-pwm-2-3a-solenoid-valve-driver-using-drv101/
The DRV101 is a low-side power switch employing a pulse-width modulated (PWM) output. Its rugged design is optimized for driving electromechanical devices such as valves, solenoids, relays, actuators, and positioners. The DRV101 module is also ideal for driving thermal devices such as heaters and lamps. PWM operation conserves power and reduces heat rise, resulting in […]
Wireless sensor module speeds IoT product development
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wireless-sensor-module-speeds-iot-product-development/
Using standard ICs and open software ecosystem from STMicroelectronics, Samtec has introduced its first Samtec nMode wireless sensor module. The production-ready solution allows engineers to remotely sense and measure inertial, environmental and acoustical parameters. By Graham Prophet @ edn-europe.com The 13.5 x 13.5 mm nMode module contains a MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, and […]
Butterfly & Ladybug, STM32L4-Based Arduino-Programable Development Boards
https://www.electronics-lab.com/butterfly-ladybug-stm32l4-based-arduino-programable-development-boards/
Arduino boards are very useful for beginners to get started with building hardware projects. But at some point, more powerful controller than the Arduino’s 8 MHz one will be needed, featuring faster clock rate, floating point engine, and rich peripherals. As Kris Winer found, the code editors and compilers for these controllers aren’t as simple […]
Dobot M1, All-in-One Multifunctional Robotic Arm
https://www.electronics-lab.com/dobot-m1-one-multifunctional-robotic-arm/
Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co. Ltd (“Yuejiang”) is a leading robot arm solution provider in China. Yuejiang is established in July 2015 in Shenzhen, China by 5 dedicated robotics engineers with the mission of facilitating the development and upgrading of the industrial robotic arms solutions in China and continuously developing the extensive applications in this arena. […]