Free Elektor Circuit: Magic Key
An infra-red remote control for an (electromagnetically operated) lock? Nothing special, you will think. But some umpteen years ago this looked like magic, and it was very satisfying to build something like that yourself. Even if it was only to amaze the neighbors. Here you can see how...
Continue ReadingConvert EasyEDA files to KiCad with just one click
Uri Shaked has just unveiled the result of his work on a script that is able to convert the cloud-based design tool EasyEDA files to the popular KiCad format. This way you are able to benefit the best characteristics of the two design tools and easily migrate from one tool to the...
Continue ReadingPre-Release PIC16F152xx Microcontrollers
Microchip’s MCUs enable sensor interfacing for IoT edge nodes, wearables, lighting, automotive, and factory automation. Microchip’s PIC16F152xx family of microcontrollers (MCUs) includes a streamlined feature set that is optimized for simple real-time control and sensor...
Continue ReadingHigh demand for image processing systems in the medical sector
Health has become the dominant topic worldwide. Research and development to protect the physical well-being of each individual as well as the entire population have an unprecedented significance. More than ever, laboratories and pharmaceutical companies are striving to accelerate their...
Continue ReadingMeet the $8 ESP32-S2-Saola-1 Development Board from Espressif
Following the recent move by Espressif Systems to start mass production of the ESP32-S2 WiFi SoC despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are glad to inform you that the company has taken the production to the next level as an ESP32-S2 based development board recently started showing...
Continue ReadingBoardcon Announces EM1808 Embedded SBC for AIoT Solution
Boardcon today released the RK1808 based Single board computer (SBC) EM1808 with 4G/SSD, GPS, and WiFi/BT modules to meet customer demand for AIoT high-performance computing products, and make it easy for traditional embedded devices to upgrade artificial intelligence. The EM1808 SBC...
Continue ReadingKendryte’s Popular K210 RISC-V SoC with Neural Processing Unit Finds a New Home in Sipeed MAIX Nano M1n
It’s becoming increasingly common for single-board computers to ship with Kendryte’s popular K210, and Sipeed’s latest MAIX Nano M1n with PCIe M.2 and USB Type-C form factor is not left behind as it ships with the K210 embedded along with a 128MB of SPI flash and a 24-pin edge...
Continue ReadingVintage VQB 71 Seven-Segment LED Displays Make GPS Clock Both Brilliant and Attractive.
Stephen Holdaway recently announced his project, a beautiful vintage VQB71 7-segment display based GPS Clock. Inspired by the fantastic appearance of the LEDs, Holdaway explains that the clock was built with a handful of vintage VQB 71 seven-segment LED displays and an u-box NEO-6M GPS...
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