Year: 2016
LTC3786 – Efficient boost controller takes the heat
Linear Technology has launched a higher-temperature 150°C version of its LTC3786 step-up DC/DC controller that boasts 98% efficiency. This H-grade device replaces the boost diode with an N-channel MOSFET for higher efficiency and reduced power loss. by Susan Nordyk @ edn.com: The...
Continue Reading4 Channel Relay Board
4 Channel Relay Board is a simple and convenient way to interface 4 relays for switching application in your project. Very compact design that can fit in small area, mainly this board is made for low voltage applications. Features Input supply 12 VDC @ 170 mA Output four...
Continue ReadingLarge Current Relay with Dual Output DC-DC Converter for Hobby CNC/Router
Single Channel Large current relay board with dual DC-DC converter board is mainly designed for Hobby CNC, Routers, and Plasma cutters. Hobby CNC controller requires multiple DC outputs to drive various things. This board provides 5V DC and 12V DC 1Amp each. The dual supply helps...
Continue ReadingBadgerboard, LoRa Future IoT Development Board
The LoRa Alliance™ is an open, non-profit association of members who believe that the Internet of Things era is now, its LoRaWAN is a Low Power Wide Area Network with features that support low-cost, mobile, and secure bidirectional communication for Internet of Things (IoT),...
Continue ReadingLC-04 4 Channel Logic Converter 3.3V – 5.0V
If you have ever tried to connect a 3.3V device to a 5V system, you know what a challenge it can be. The LC-04 bi-directional logic level converter is a small device that safely steps down 5V signal to 3.3V and steps up 3.3V to 5V at the same time. In this instructable, mybotic explained...
Continue ReadingIntroducing Autodesk Circuits Simulator For Beginner
Circuits.io is an online platform created by Autodesk for hardware hackers. It provides a browser-based application for designing, simulating electronic circuits and creating PCB boards. Autodesk circuits simulator can simulate Arduino-based projects for testing designs and programs...
Continue ReadingUsing a Color Sensor (TCS230) with Arduino Uno and ST7735 color TFT display
In this video tutorial educ8s.tv show us how use the TCS230 color sensor with Arduino: Hey guys, I am Nick and welcome to educ8s.tv a channel that is all about DIY electronics projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266 and other popular boards. In this video we are going to learn...
Continue ReadingKeeping up with Moore’s Law
by Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com: There was a time that every extra storage byte crammed into a chip was greeted with cheers and applause but today only few people will get the champagne out when an extra gigabyte or so is announced. We have become so used to the ever growing...
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