Easy IoT weather station with multiple sensors
user Ingenerare @ instructables.com published a tutorial on a IoT weather station based on NodeMcu board, DHT11/22 sensor, BMP180 sensor, Rain sensor, Light sensor. In this tutorial, I will walk you through the steps to build an easy and cheap IOT weather station. The retrieved data...
Continue Reading150V synchronous step-down DC/DC includes surge protection
Linear Technology designed the LTC3895 to be a non-isolated DC/DC controller with a high input voltage capability that can eliminate the need for surge suppression and operate continuously with a high input voltage. The synchronous step-down switching regulator controller drives an...
Continue ReadingMicrochip’s first ARM processor with cryptographic engine
Clemens Valens @ elektormagazine.com discuss about the new CEC1302 microcontroller from Microchip. This is the first Microchip microcontroller with an ARM core. He writes: Based on a Cortex-M4 core its main feature is its integrated cryptographic engine supporting public key...
Continue ReadingWindows 95 on an Apple Watch
Nick Lee managed to install Windows 95 on an Apple Watch. The process was not straightforward but he succeed after a few tweaks to the WatchKit app. The Apple Watch take about an hour to boot Windows 95 due to the reason that it's an emulated version and not a virtualized one. Apple...
Continue ReadingDIY WiFi Outlet using ESP8266
This tutorial will show you how to build an internet controlled outlet using ESP8266 wifi module. In this instructable, I will take you along on my journey of building this WiFi Outlet. DIY WiFi Outlet using ESP8266 -...
Continue ReadingLEDs deliver 76,000 candelas at a 10° beam angle
Lumileds' second generation LUXEON CoB Compact Range LEDs feature an efficacy and output boost of up to 16% over its previous generation arrays. The devices cover different power range directional lamps such as a 35W-equivalent and a 50W-equivalent MR-16 lamp, achieving...
Continue ReadingPinJig – 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,...
Continue ReadingUsing 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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