STMicro Introduces 20 Cents MCU in 8-Pin Package
STMicro has launched STM8S001J3, a new 8-bit micro-controller that sells for $0.20 per unit in 10k quantities. STM8S001J3 is also the first STM8 MCU offered in 8-pin package (SO8N), and should compete with some of the Microchip Attiny or PIC12F series micro-controllers. STM8S001J3...
Continue ReadingNerdonic Atom X1 is the World’s Smallest 32-bit Arduino Compatible Board
Tiny 32-bit Dev Board. 14.9mm², Breadboard, 0.95g, 3-20V input, I²C, 8 PWM, Serial, 6 ADC, Prog LED. There is a new board in the ecosystem which claims to be the world’s smallest 32-bit Arduino board. The name of it Atom X1 and measures 14.9×14.9 mm. Atom X1 specifications:...
Continue ReadingRigol general-purpose 200MHz scopes from under €600
RIGOL Technologies introduces its new DS2000E Series Oscilloscope, a 200MHz, 2 channel scope that continues RIGOL‘s tradition of combining unmatched capabilities at unprecedented price points to transform the test and measurement industry. The DS2000E is available at either 100MHz or...
Continue ReadingBosch BME280 sensor combines pressure, humidity and temperature measurement
Bosch Sensortec announces a world first in sensor technology: the BME280 Integrated Environmental Unit combines sensors for pressure, humidity and temperature in a single package. This unique sensor has been developed to support a broad range of emerging high performance applications...
Continue ReadingThree Ways to Make Arduino Works As A USB/TTL Converter
Even if you have years working with electronics, you will still find some simple hacks that you never thought about before. Personally and to save money, when I was a student with a very limited budget I knew that my Arduino UNO can work as a USB/TTL(serial) converter. I used to remove...
Continue ReadingA New Soundproof Air-Transparent Window
Imagine you have a window that isolates noises and passes only nature sounds like sea waves in addition to fresh air. Seems like it will happen in dreams only, right? Actually, researchers from South Korea, bring this window from dreams to the real. Soundproofing is difficult and...
Continue ReadingVoladd: The First Fully Integrated 3D Printer
The Spain based Voladd company introduces their fully integrated 3D printer on a kickstarter campaign. The heart of printer is a BeagleBone Black single board computer running Debian Linux that connects to cloud service directly without need of an attached computer. With your...
Continue ReadingResearchers Developed Low Cost Battery From Graphite Waste
Lithium-ion batteries are flammable and the price of the raw material is increasing. Scientists and engineers have been trying to find out a safe yet efficient alternative to the Lithium-ion technology. The researchers of Empa and ETH Zürich have discovered promising approaches as to how...
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