Pokit – 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...
Continue Reading7 Undiscovered Add-On Boards For Your Raspberry Pi
averagemanvsraspberrypi.com has a list of 7 add-on boards that you may not be aware of. They write: It’s been a couple of weeks since I returned to the Pi, and I’m already seeing people using the same old default add-on boards all over the internet. Don’t get me wrong –...
Continue ReadingXTRX – Easily embeddable software-defined radio
The first ever truly embedded SDR is live on crowdsupply.com XTRX is the smallest, easily embeddable software-defined radio (SDR). It is both affordable and high-performance. Its professional-grade, drop-in technology is designed to enable the next generation of wireless solutions,...
Continue ReadingOEMsecrets Partners with Retronix to enable IC Testing services
Retronix are considered to be one of the industry leaders in IC testing services. They offer a unique set of technology solutions and can test any components you purchase whilst also offering alloy conversion if you cannot find your part in the specified alloy. To support obsolete...
Continue ReadingTeardown & Repair of a SRS DS345 30MHz Synthesized Function Generator
In this episode Shahriar investigates a peculiar problem with a SRS DS345 function generator. The instrument does not appear to produce the correct output signal frequency. After some investigation it becomes clear that a few of the display digits are not active which hide the actual...
Continue ReadingLong-fibre carbon nanotubes shown to be carcinogenic
by Thomas Scherer @ elektormagazine.com writes: Nanotechnology plays an indispensable role in modern materials research and new products. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) enable production of novel materials with amazing properties. Progress is however not without risk and a recent study on...
Continue ReadingWi-Lamp, the Open Source Wi-Fi LED lamp
LucaBellan @ open-electronics.org discuss about a multi-function LED lamp that is always connected over WiFi. Since several years already, it is possible to find systems for home automation: irrigation, doors and windows, lighting, air conditioning and alarm systems, everything can be...
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