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PinJig – Make Soldering Easy
PinJig™ is a time saving tool for rapidly assembling electronics that makes soldering easy. It is a tool for makers that can clamp every single thru-hole component in one easy sequence. Who is this product for - PinJig™ can be used by fellow makers, low volume manufacturers,...
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Using USB Type-C on hobbyist projects
Tyler has build a breakout board for Type-C USB plug and explains how this can be used in various DIY projects. The new Type-C USB connector is the latest addition to the USB connector standards. It offers reversible plugs, direction independent cables, USB3.1 speeds, and 3A charging...
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Arduino Load Cell / Scale
This is a turorial on how to create a programmable scale for weighing objects, parts counting, even directing product flow on a conveyor system. Parts used are a load cell, an Arduino, and an INA125P amplifier. Arduino Load Cell / Scale -...
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USBuddy: USB development tool
Jakub has designed and built a USB breakout board with current monitor – USBuddy: Do you sometimes develop with USB? I do. So I need to access data lines, bus voltage and I’d like to easily monitor the current too. I made myself a small companion (43.5 mm × 22.5 mm, 9.5 g) to do...
Continue Reading![Getting Started with OPENOCD Using FT2232H Adapter for SWD Debugging Getting Started with OPENOCD Using FT2232H Adapter for SWD Debugging](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FT2232H_Module-e1463895038960.jpg)
Getting Started with OPENOCD Using FT2232H Adapter for SWD Debugging
Yahya tipped us with his latest tutorial about flashing EFM32 MCUs with OpenOCD using FT2232H adapter. Old MCUs from vendors like ATMEL and MICROCHIP, like the PIC16F and Atmega family, tend to have a special programming interface to program internal flash. For example, Atmega used...
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A Smart Night Lamp for Kids
A Smart Night Lamp for kids. Tutorial and source code available: Few weeks ago I heard my nephew (aged 7) complaining of the dark at night. Basically he was afraid. So I decided to put knowledge into practice and build a night lamp for kids. Since the project was intended for kids, I...
Continue Reading![3.5″ Color TFT display ILI9481 on Arduino Uno and Mega 3.5″ Color TFT display ILI9481 on Arduino Uno and Mega](https://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/3-5-color-tft-display-ili9481-on.jpg)
3.5″ Color TFT display ILI9481 on Arduino Uno and Mega
In this video we learn how to drive the new, low cost big, 3.5" Color TFT display for Arduino Uno and Mega. For the written tutorial please check here. A few weeks ago, I discovered this promising new display on Banggood.com and thought that it might be useful in some of our projects....
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4 Wire Resistance Measurement – Kelvin connection
This video describes and demonstrates the 4-wire resistance measurement (Kelvin connection) - what it is, and when & why it is used for making low valued resistance measurements. 4 Wire Resistance Measurement - Kelvin connection -...
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