The STM32 is a popular family of 32-bit microcontrollers from ST Microelectronics which are all based on ARM Cortex-M architectures.
But it’s a huge family that includes numerous variants.
In fact, Digikey shows 3,954 different STM32 microcontroller versions available!
This … read more
The ESP32 is a popular wireless microcontroller from Chinese chipmaker Espressif.
It incorporates a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller core (also available as a dual core) coupled with a wireless radio that supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
One of my favorite things … read more
This article is an introduction to very simple electronic circuits. I’ve kept this introductory article as simple as possible for readers that are new to electronics. ... read more
If you are developing an electronics product, but you aren’t an electrical engineer, this article is for you. It provides an overview of all the basic electronic principles you need to understand in order to effectively manage your hardware startup. ... read more
The Raspberry Pi, like the Arduino, was never intended to be used for new product development, and it was developed originally for educational purposes.
The standard Raspberry Pi is usually not ideal for use in mass production primarily due to … read more
There are lots of different electronic development kits available today that can be used to build an early proof-of-concept prototype for a new product.
The most popular choices are Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and STM32. There are other boards like … read more
Learn all about Raspberry Pi Compute Modules and how you can use them most effectively when developing your own electronic product. ... read more
Product teardowns are one of the best ways to learn product development. In this article, we will tear apart a real-time GPS tracker by LandAirSea to see what it took to develop. ... read more
Learn all the details of PCB production and manufacturing, including the most common types of materials used, and the main factors that will affect the price of your boards. ... read more
Discover the various options that are available when transitioning from a Raspberry Pi prototype to a custom PCB design for mass production. ... read more
In this in-depth article you will learn how to develop embedded firmware for STM32 Cortex-M 32-bit microcontrollers using the various development tools. ... read more
In this article you will discover the process of transitioning Arduino shields to your own custom board for mass production. Two specific examples of Arduino shields are covered. ... read more
Learn how Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) help prevent possible design mistakes before moving to production, making your development process more cost-effective and efficient. ... read more
Discover the steps required to transition both the hardware and firmware from an Arduino Mega based protype to a fully custom PCB that can be mass produced. ... read more
You will learn how to build an early prototype for a new IoT product based on the popular ESP32 microcontroller series which is also a great solution for mass production. ... read more
Discover how to build the various prototypes required to go from idea to production for a modern product that requires both electronics and plastic. ... read more
In this in-depth guide you will discover how to build an Arduino prototype, the pros and cons of using an Arduino in a commercial product, and how to design your own custom PCB that can be mass manufactured. ... read more
In this article we’ll deconstruct the auto-generated STM32Cube initialization code and go over examples of how and why it can break down. ... read more
This article will help you select the best wireless technology for your specific new product. The various wireless technologies are reviewed based on functionality, data speed, operating range, and cost. ... read more
In this updated article we’ll review the current microchips and modules available for incorporating Bluetooth into your new product in 2022. ... read more
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