Month: August 2016
![How to Set Up WiFi on the Raspberry Pi How to Set Up WiFi on the Raspberry Pi](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/how-to-set-up-wifi-on-the-raspbe-1024x576.jpg)
How to Set Up WiFi on the Raspberry Pi
circuitbasics.com show us how to setup a Wifi dongle using SSH connection. Now I’ll explain how to use that SSH connection to setup a WiFi dongle so you can run your Raspberry Pi wirelessly from a remote desktop application. This is a really useful way to set up your Raspberry Pi,...
Continue Reading![Soft Latch Power Switch Circuit Soft Latch Power Switch Circuit](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SLPW_cir2.png)
Soft Latch Power Switch Circuit
Dаvid Jones through his Youtube channel EEVblog described in detail how to design a cheap soft latch power switch circuit, using one push button switch to toggle your circuit power on and off with the following design requirements: Zero power when off. One on/off switch....
Continue Reading![New Alcohol Monitoring System from University of California, San Diego New Alcohol Monitoring System from University of California, San Diego](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/se-2016-00356a_0006.gif)
New Alcohol Monitoring System from University of California, San Diego
A new alcohol monitoring system from UCSD consists of a temporary and one-time use tattoo that clings to the human skin and a flexible electronic board that attaches to the tattoo magnetically transfers the results of sensing the blood alcohol concentration via Bluetooth to a smart device...
Continue Reading![OpenCellular – An Open Source Wireless Access Platform From Facebook OpenCellular – An Open Source Wireless Access Platform From Facebook](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/opencel_HW.jpg)
OpenCellular – An Open Source Wireless Access Platform From Facebook
Promised projects from Google and Facebook may change our world connectivity. We saw previously Loon project from Google and the Internet drone Aquila from Facebook. Facebook this time is trying to find a general solution to improve the connectivity infrastructure. The project called...
Continue Reading![16 Channel Tiny InfraRed Remote Controller – NEC Code 16 Channel Tiny InfraRed Remote Controller – NEC Code](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/16-Channel-Tiny-Infra-Red-Remote-Controller-NEC-PIC02.jpg)
16 Channel Tiny InfraRed Remote Controller – NEC Code
16 Channel Infra-Red remote controller is built around PIC16F73 Microcontroller from Microchip. The receiver part follows NEC Code Format. Tiny receiver provides 16 latch outputs. All outputs are TTL and can drive Relay board or solid state relay. The circuit uses TSOP1738 Infra-Red...
Continue Reading![An Atmega library for multiple HD44780 LCDs An Atmega library for multiple HD44780 LCDs](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/LCD_PCF8574_I2C_multiple_library.jpg)
An Atmega library for multiple HD44780 LCDs
Davide Gironi has posted an I2C multiple HD44780 AVR Atmega library: This library implements a driver for HD44780 lcd connected through PCF8574 port expander. Data is transmitted using only 2 wire over i2c with the PCF8574. This library can drive up to 8 LCD concurrently. Lcd...
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DIY PCB inspection microscope
Saulius made a DIY PCB inspection microscope and wrote a post on his blog about it: Despite how good microscope you have, stand is still very important part of final assembly. And while there are many commercial ones made of cast iron, they might cost more than a microscope head...
Continue Reading![The DIY diabetes kit that’s keeping us alive The DIY diabetes kit that’s keeping us alive](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/90359028_alistair1.jpg)
The DIY diabetes kit that’s keeping us alive
Alistair Samuelson uses open source code to track the blood sugar levels of his son George. by Zoe Kleinman @ bbc.com: Frustrated with traditional monitoring and its risks, Mr Samuelson and George have since joined a growing group of T1 sufferers who are building their own solutions...
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