How to reduce Arduino Uno power usage by 95%
Patrick Fenner @ deferredprocrastination.co.uk shows us how to reduce the power consumption of Arduino UNO. He achieved that by modifying the following parts. To reduce the overall power usage of the Arduino UNO board significantly: replace the linear regulator with a DC-DC...
Continue ReadingInstrumentation Amplifier For Pressure Sensor
General purpose differential amplifier project has been designed for various pressure sensor amplifier applications. Circuit provided with multiple resistors, capacitors, dual sensor options and 4 pin Header connector to interface other external sensors. Schematic is an example from NXP...
Continue Reading8×8 pixel Time-of-Flight sensor is only 2.65×2.7mm
Swiss company Espros has completed its cwTOF imager family with the epc611, its smallest Time-of-Flight sensor to date, measuring only 2.65x2.7mm and delivering a 8x8 pixel field. by Julien Happich @ eenewseurope.com: Sampling now and in volume production at TSMC, the chip can either...
Continue ReadingSolar supercapacitor creates electricity and hydrogen fuel on the cheap
Researchers in University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) made a device that may help bring hydrogen powered vehicles to the masses. This device uses sunlight to produce both hydrogen and electricity at the same time. The UCLA device is a hybrid unit that combines a supercapacitor...
Continue ReadingGoogle offers AI vision kit for Raspberry Pi owners
Google's Vision Kit lets you build your own computer-vision system for $45 along with your own Raspberry Pi. The company has now launched the AIY (AI yourself) Vision Kit that lets you turn Raspberry Pi equipment into an image-recognition device. The kit is powered by Google's...
Continue ReadingNewport Family of SBC Based on the Cavium Octeon 64-bit ARMv8 Processor
Gateworks Corporation announces the Newport Family of single board computers featuring eight standard models. These models range in size and features to provide a comprehensive and flexible solution to customers requiring a high performance, feature-rich embedded networking board. The...
Continue ReadingPokit – Multimeter, Oscilloscope & Logger in your pocket
Pokit is a Multimeter, Oscilloscope & Logger that Fits in Your Pocket and connects wireless to your smartphone or tablet. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices while enables you to make measurements on the go. It's suitable for the maker and enginners that want an easy to...
Continue ReadingIRduino – Arduino-compatible USB infrared receiver
IRduino is an open source, programmable, Arduino-compatible USB infrared receiver that gives new life to old remote controls. IRduino is a peripheral device that allows almost any IR signal to be translated into commands. It works on many platforms, including PC, Mac, Raspberry Pi, and...
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