How to Choose the Production Plastic for Your New Product

Learn about the different properties of plastics, and how to select the best plastic to use for your specific project. ... read more

Introduction to PCB Assembly Manufacturing

In this article you will learn how Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) incorporating Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) components are assembled in a production environment. ... read more

How to Create a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Your Product

This article explores the different types of LCD touch displays, communication protocols, and the various software options for designing and building a graphical user interface. ... read more

How to Connect an ESP32 WiFi Microcontroller to a Raspberry Pi Using IoT MQTT

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

How to Update Embedded Firmware Over-The-Air (OTA)

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

Introduction to 3D Printing

Learn the basics of 3D printing, including the pros and cons of 3D printing as a general technology and its appropriate use cases. We’ll also discuss four different 3D printing technologies. ... read more

How to Develop a Mobile App That Communicates With Your Product Using Bluetooth

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

Migrating from Arduino to STM32 Microcontrollers

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

Low-Volume Manufacturing Methods for Custom Plastic Parts

Discover which method is best for low-volume manufacturing of custom shaped plastic parts (typically a product enclosure): 3D printing, urethane casting, or injection molding. ... read more

Introduction to Embedded Firmware Development

Learn about embedded firmware development using a simple 8-bit AVR microcontroller. ... read more

Introduction to 3D Mechanical Design Software

This article will introduce you to the various types of 3D design software, and review all of the most common software packages. ... read more

How to Select the Best PCB Design Software for Your Project

This article will review various PCB design tools and help you select which one is best for you and your specific project. ... read more

How to Design a Wearable Technology Product

Developing a wearable electronic product involves juggling design constraints and compromises in ways that are quite different from more conventional designs. ... read more

Teardown of a Smart Watch [Video]

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

Product Design Course: Developing the System Block Diagram [Video]

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

How to Select the Best Method to Manufacture Your Product Enclosure

Detailed comparison of all the various methods for manufacturing your product’s enclosure. ... read more

Introduction to Audio Design for Embedded Applications

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

Linear and Switching Voltage Regulators: An Introduction

Learn the basics of both simple linear regulators and more complex switching regulators. ... read more

Introduction to Embedded Electronic Displays

In this article you’ll learn all about the different types of displays commonly embedded into electronic devices. ... read more

Home Automation with an Arduino: A Basic Tutorial

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