The $5 Raspberry Pi Zero is a standalone computer that can be embedded in various applications, but maybe now it is time to add some extra features. It comes with a USB OTG port, meaning it can function as a USB device rather than a USB host. Thus, it can become a serial device with...

Sometimes the float valve of a water tank may not work properly causing water to overflow and spread across the floor. Peter Jennings faced this problem in his storage area, and he had developed an alarm device to notify him when the water exceeds its normal range. Peter’s project...

Infineon Technologies' Infineon Designer, introduced at the 2016 electronica trade fair, is presented as the first online prototyping engine combining analogue and digital simulation functionalities in an internet application. By Graham Prophet@ edn.com: Requiring a web browser only,...

Configurable as quad, triple, dual or single output, the LTM4643 quad output step-down µModule [micromodule] (power module) regulator deliver, respectively, 12A, 6A & 6A or 9A & 3A, or 4 x 3A from a 9 x 15 x 1.82 mm ultrathin LGA package. by Graham Prophet @ edn.com: This...

Ed Mallon has details on his DIY ProMini data logger: Typical pro-mini loggers built with this design sleep at 0.25mA, before extra sensors are added. At that current draw, the logger should deliver approximately six months of operation on three brand new AA batteries with a 15min...

Lucky Resistor has build a PWM fan controller using Arduino and DHT22 sesnsors. The fan controller described on this project page, controls one or more PWM controlled 12V PC fans. It uses the input from two precise DHT22 based temperature sensors. The MCU is an Arduino Uno, which is...

Sanket Gupta @ octopart.com discuss on how to choose a connector. He writes: Continuing our series about choosing parts, inspired by the latest version of the Common Parts Library, let’s take a close look at how to find and select connectors. In this blog, we will explain all the...

Susan Nordyk@ edn.com: These micropower low-pressure sensors operate from a supply voltage of just 0.9 V to 1.8 V and are intended for use with noncorrosive, nonionic working fluids in such applications as medical devices and instrumentation, environmental controls, HVAC equipment,...