by Jason Poel Smith @ makezine.com: Halloween is the perfect opportunity to create fun special effects. When you want to be able to control props and effects remotely, one good option is to use an infrared remote control. In this project, I’ll show you some simple remote...

by liwenyip @ instructables.com: In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use an Arduino to decode signals from RF remotes, and re-send them to remotely control some mains switches and a garage door. Decoding and sending 433MHz RF codes with Arduino -...

This is a walkthrough of the T400 prototype as of 2015-09-20. T400 Temperature Datalogger Prototype -...

by Adam Haile @ maniacallabs.com: The 2014 NC Maker Faire was a huge turning point for Maniacal Labs. It was there that the idea for the AllPixel and what is now BiblioPixel got their start. It’s also where we showed off our first custom-built LED display, the 24×24 LPD8806...

by Abid Jamal @ electronicslovers.com: what is Mppt( Maximum power point tracking) ? "we use MPPT algorithm to get the maximum available power from the Photovoltaic module under certain conditions" How MPPT works ? Why 150W solar panel does not equal to 150 w? For example you...

by Jed Hodson @ prototypingcorner.me: A 3 Channel Datalogger Powered by the LinkIt One. This device can log data from 2 Analog Inputs and 1 Digital Input / Output with PWM capabilities. The Device syncs time from GPS and makes use of the on-board battery to make it become even more...

In this episode Shahriar repairs a Stanford Research Systems Model PS350 5000V-25W High Voltage Power Supply. The unit continuously displays 2.5kV without the output being enabled and produces no output voltage. Verification of power supply voltages reveals the issue is linked to a...

In this VS episode "GreatScott" will compare the hardware (CPU, RAM, GPU,....), the software and community aspects of the three most powerful single board computers from the fruit companies. Raspberry Pi 2 VS Orange Pi 2 VS BPi-M2 -...