If you are a maker or engineer planning to develop your own electronic product, then you’re going to need a way to test, program, and debug the electronics. In this article I will discuss how you can construct your very own lab setup for testing out all your product concepts. ... read more
The STM32H7 is the most powerful member of the popular STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M cores, and offered by ST Microelectronics. Learn why its many advanced features blur the line between microcontroller and microprocessor. ... read more
There are numerous applications where detecting the presence or absence of an object is required. This article explores the different methods of object detection, how they are implemented, and their major advantages and limitations. ... read more
This article addresses the fundamentals of how voice recognition works, and how best to integrate it in your new consumer product. ... read more
Are you paying a supposed expert to design your PCB, but you aren’t sure how to judge their work? I’ll teach you how to wisely and safely outsource your PCB design. ... read more
How do you select the right microcontroller for your specific hardware product? This article will show you all the different factors you need to juggle when selecting the very best microcontroller. ... read more
Learn about the types of memory available for microcontrollers, and their various advantages and limitations. ... read more
This article demonstrates how to select the best type of voltage regulator for your particular electronics product. ... read more
How do you choose the best microcontroller for your new tech product? Keep reading to discover the advantages and disadvantages of different types of microcontrollers. ... read more
The STM32F469 microcontroller, which is based on the higher performance ARM Cortex-M4 processor architecture, is extremely fast and offers a huge assortment of features and peripherals. ... read more
The STM32 line of 32-bit microcontrollers from ST Microelectronics is one of the most popular choices for use in commercial products.
The STM32 line is quite expansive with numerous combinations of performance, peripherals, power, memory, and packages available. In this … read more
This article provides an overview of the types of electronic sensors most commonly used in new electronic products. ... read more
In this article, I will teach you about product development by tearing down an Amazon Echo Dot, which is a great product to use as an example. The Echo Dot is an advanced tech product, yet it’s not so complex as to be completely overwhelming. ... read more
The circuits I’ll cover in this article are more complex than previously discussed. You will learn about the functionality and applications of bipolar-junction transistors (BJT) and field-effect transistors (FET). ... read more
What does a practical, hands-on product developer or maker dislike the most? In my experience, I would say spending time writing documentation instead of designing interesting stuff. ... read more
A load cell is a sensor device that can be used to measure an applied physical force and then convert that force into an output quantity that is directly proportional to the force. ... read more
The SIM800 from SimCom and the Arduino UNO are two of the most popular development modules to get you started with IoT. This article discusses how to connect physical objects and the digital world in new and creative ways. ... read more
Discover how to choose the very best microcontroller or microprocessor for your specific electronics product. ... read more
If you’re looking to build a proof-of-concept (POC) prototype for a new product idea, your first step is to choose a development kit. It’s actually more complicated than you may imagine, but I’ll explain why. ... read more
In this article, I’m going to show you how to build a proactive panic alarm system that can be triggered from a wireless remote (in case you’re home) or from your smartphone (if you’re outdoors). ... read more
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