Introduction to Embedded Firmware Development
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Learn about embedded firmware development using a simple 8-bit AVR microcontroller. ... read more
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Introduction to 3D Mechanical Design Software
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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
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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
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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]
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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]
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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
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Detailed comparison of all the various methods for manufacturing your product’s enclosure. ... read more
Introduction to Audio Design for Embedded Applications
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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
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Learn the basics of both simple linear regulators and more complex switching regulators. ... read more
Introduction to Embedded Electronic Displays
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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
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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
Introduction to Power Sources for Modern Electronic Products
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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
Introduction to Injection Molding for Mass Production of Custom Plastic Parts
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Although 3D printing is the technology used for prototyping custom plastic parts, injection molding is the technology used for mass manufacturing. ... read more
Introduction to Microcontrollers
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
Introduction to the ESP32 WiFi / Bluetooth Wireless Microcontroller
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Discover why the ESP32 wireless microcontroller is such a fantastic choice for both early prototyping as well as mass manufacturing. ... read more
How to Order Printed Circuit Boards
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In this article you will learn about all of the various specifications required to order Printed Circuit Boards. ... read more
Why Testing Your Product is Just As Important as the Product Itself
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Learn what needs to be tested, how to test it, and how to design your product to make it more easily testable so only high quality units ever ship to your customers. ... read more
Introduction to Battery Chargers
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
The Best 3D Printer for Your Project: Comparison of the Most Popular Models
One of the best ways to reduce your prototyping costs and speed up your time to market is to purchase your own 3D printer. But which is best for your tech product? ... read more
Introduction to Switch Mode Power Supply Design
This article provides an easily understandable approach to explaining how a switch-mode, buck or boost, power supply operates. ... read more
Introduction to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for Use in Embedded Systems
Discover how and when to use Real Time Operating Systems (RTOs) in your own tech product. This tutorial will cover all the basics and how to use an RTOS in embedded systems based on microcontrollers. ... read more
ATmega versus STM32: Which Microcontroller is Best for Your Application
This article compares the ATmega and STM32 microcontrollers so that you can choose the best one for your own tech product, by considering overall cost and system cost, as well as the upward migration path. ... read more
Introduction to 3D Modeling Using Fusion 360
In this video you’ll get an introduction to 3D modeling using the software Fusion 360 from Autodesk. ... read more
Tutorial: How to Design Your Own Custom STM32 Microcontroller Board
In this step-by-step tutorial you’ll learn how to design your own custom microcontroller board based on the popular STM32 microcontroller from ST Microelectronics. ... read more
Introduction to the STM32CubeIDE for STM32 Microcontrollers
Discover how to use the STM32CubeIDE to develop applications for STM32 microcontrollers. You will also learn why you want to develop an application using the STM32Cube IDE, and the pros and cons of using this method. ... read more
