WISP – Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform
WISP, the Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform, is a family of sensors that are powered and read by UHF RFID readers. WISP, the Wireless Identification and Sensing Platform, is a family of sensors that are powered and read by UHF RFID readers. WISPs do not require batteries...
Continue ReadingHacking home weather station transmitter
Bob hacked a home weather station transmitter and made a home thermometer from it. He writes: Recently I've found this piece of electronic on the dumpster, it was looking interesting - compact case with battery holder, LCD display, temperature and humidity sensor. It has also radio...
Continue Reading3W Stereo Audio Amplifier using TDA7266D
Tiny stereo audio amplifier board has been designed around SMD TDA7266D IC from ST. The TDA7266D is a dual bridge amplifier specially designed for Portable Audio, LCD TV/Monitor, PC Motherboard, and TV applications. This circuit provides high quality audio output of 3W approx. on each...
Continue ReadingRaspberry Pi Web Server using Flask to Control GPIOs
In this article "Rui Santos" shows us how to configure Raspberry Pi as server and use it to toggle two LEDs over the internet. In this project you’ll create a standalone web server with a Raspberry Pi that can toggle two LEDs. You can replace those LEDs with any output (like a...
Continue ReadingHot rods keep the die cool
Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com shows us a new IC Package that keeps the IC cool. Texas Instruments’ HotRod QFN is a thermally enhanced plastic package with solder lands on all sides as well as power buses for enhanced current carrying capability. Inside the package the die...
Continue Reading0.8A step-up DC/DC converters in a tiny package
Torex Semiconductor's XC9141/XC9142 series of 0.8A step-up DC/DC converters come with an input–output disconnection function (load disconnection function) to prevent malfunctioning during standby, and for device functionality that enables power supply to RTC. When the output...
Continue ReadingApp note: Transformers
All about transformers and its different uses in this application note from Murata. App note: Transformers -...
Continue ReadingDoor Status Monitor using the ESP8266
Rui Santos tipped us with this tutorial on how to monitor the status of your door using an ESP8266. In this project you’re going to monitor the status of a door using an ESP8266. The goal of this project is to show the endless possibilities that this $4 WiFi module offers when...
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