One of the most important features of an Internet of Things (IoT) device is its ability to “speak” to the network.
The steps a device must take to communicate successfully with another device is called a communication protocol.
A protocol … read more
You will learn the process for Over the Air (OTA) updates of firmware on IoT devices without having to physically interface with the device. We’ll review a simple example using Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers. ... read more
Learn how to connect your device to a mobile phone via Bluetooth, and how to select the best platform to create your mobile app. ... read more
Arduino is a fantastic platform for learning electronics and building proof-of-concept prototypes, but it’s not typically feasible for commercial products. Discover what it takes to migrate from Arduino to an STM32 microcontroller. ... read more
This article will review various PCB design tools and help you select which one is best for you and your specific project. ... read more
In this teardown video of a Pebble 2 smart watch you will learn what it takes to design an electronic product with limited space available. ... read more
There is an accepted method of failing when it comes to developing something new and the phrase is “fail fast.” Startup culture is synonymous with this phrase and for good reason. The fail fast method for hardware is a bit of a different story. ... read more
This video is the first lesson from a multi-course video training series teaching you how to design an example product from the ground up. ... read more
This article explores the ways to add audio capabilities to a typical small embedded system, along with the tradeoffs that are usually made in the process. ... read more
Learn the basics of both simple linear regulators and more complex switching regulators. ... read more
In this article you’ll learn all about the different types of displays commonly embedded into electronic devices. ... read more
In this tutorial you will discover how to build a simple home automation solution using an Arduino microcontroller development kit and a Bluetooth module so you can control it from your smartphone. ... read more
How you choose to power your new electronic product is one of the critical decisions you must make early on. Each option has its own pros and cons which we will discuss in this article. ... read more
Discover what a microcontroller is, how it differs from a microprocessor, and the critical specifications you need to understand in order to pick the best one for your specific product application. ... read more
In this article you will learn about all of the various specifications required to order Printed Circuit Boards. ... read more
Revision control and proper engineering documentation are essential to ensure that you only ship quality products to customers. ... read more
There are design mistakes that I see made over and over again on the development of new electronic hardware products. Some of these mistakes are with the electronics design, some are with the enclosure design, and some are more general in nature. ... read more
The article highlights 5 common pitfalls to avoid during the hardware design process for a new electronic product. ... read more
One of the most common types of electronic circuits used in modern portable electronic products are battery chargers. This article will review three common battery chargers ranging from simple to more complex. ... read more
This article provides an easily understandable approach to explaining how a switch-mode, buck or boost, power supply operates. ... read more
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