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3 Channel Capacitive Touch Sensor with I2C
The project described here is a 3 channel capacitive touch sensor based on CAP1203 chip from Microchip which is a multiple-channel capacitive touch sensor controller. It has 3 x individual capacitive touch sensor inputs with programmable sensitivity for use in touch sensor...
Continue Reading4 Digit Common Cathode 0.5″ – 7 Segment Display Module (Multiplexed)
This 4 Digit 7 segment display project contains 4 x Common Cathode displays, current limiting resistors or each LED segment, 4 x PNP transistors on each common cathode for multiplexing, etc. This is a very compact project that works with 5V TTL signals but can be optimized for 3.3V...
Continue Reading2 Digit Common Cathode 0.5″ – 7 Segment Display Module (Multiplexed)
This 2 Digit 7 segment display project contains 2 x Common Cathode displays, current limiting resistors or each LED segment, 2 x PNP Transistor on each common cathode for multiplexing, etc. This is a very compact project that works with 5V TTL signals but can be optimized for 3.3V...
Continue ReadingSignal Conditioner for Sensorless BLDC Operations
This is a back EMF signal conditioning circuit that can be used to develop high-voltage sensorless motor drivers. When a sensorless algorithm is used to control the BLDC motor speed, the Back EMF (BEMF) signals are used. Based on zero crossing of BEMF signals, motor commutation is...
Continue Reading4-Channel Remote Receiver Using NRF24L01 Radio Module – Arduino Compatible
Controlling 4 devices using an RF remote is very easy with this project. This is an Arduino compatible project. NRF24L01 module, Atmega328 microcontroller, 3.3V regulator, and few other components are part of the project. Onboard power LED and an additional functional LED is provided....
Continue ReadingPOV (Persistence of Vision) – Open-Source Arduino Nano Hardware
This is an easy and simple hardware to create a POV display. The hardware consists of a Hall sensor, Arduino Nano, 17 x 5mm LEDS of various colors, etc. The Hall Sensor is connected to analog pin A5 with a pull-up resistor. The circuit works with 3.7V to 5V DC and a 3.7V battery is...
Continue ReadingBalanced Line Receiver for Digital Signal Over Twisted Pair CAT-5 Cable
The circuit presented here is a high-frequency differential line receiver amplifier that has excellent common-mode rejection at its inputs. The project is an ideal solution for a receiver of a digital signal or video signals that are transmitted over long distances on twisted-pair...
Continue ReadingPhase-Shifted Full-Bridge PWM Controller Module – LM5046 Breakout Board
This is a Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge PWM LM5046 carrier board that contains all of the features necessary to implement a phase-shifted full-bridge topology power converter. All inputs and outputs pins are accessible using the header connector. High efficiency DC-DC converter can be...
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