How to Use the ESP32 Wireless Microcontroller with the Arduino IDE
The ESP32 is a powerful, feature-packed, SoC that can be effectively used in many applications. In this article you will learn how to program it using the Arduino IDE. ... read more
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Electronic Lab Setup: Tools and Equipment Requirements
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
Introduction to the Ultra High-Performance STM32H7 32-bit Microcontroller
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
Introduction to Object Detection and Ranging Technologies
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
How to Add Voice Recognition to Your New Hardware Device
This article addresses the fundamentals of how voice recognition works, and how best to integrate it in your new consumer product. ... read more
7 Ways to Quickly Judge the Quality of Your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
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 to Select the Microcontroller for Your New Product
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
Comparison of Memory Types Available for Your Product
Learn about the types of memory available for microcontrollers, and their various advantages and limitations. ... read more
How to Pick the Right Voltage Regulator(s) for Your Design
This article demonstrates how to select the best type of voltage regulator for your particular electronics product. ... read more
The Beginner’s Guide to Designing with the dsPIC33 Microcontroller
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
Datasheet Review: High-Performance STM32 Cortex-M4 Microcontroller
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
Datasheet Review: Entry-Level STM32 Cortex-M0 Microcontroller (Blog + Video)
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
Introduction to Electronic Sensors
This article provides an overview of the types of electronic sensors most commonly used in new electronic products. ... read more
Teardown of an Amazon Echo Dot
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
Introduction to Transistors
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
Introduction to Product Requirements Documentation for New Hardware Products
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
Introduction to Load Cell Conditioning Circuits
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 Cellular Module and Arduino: A Powerful IoT Combo
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
Microcontroller or Microprocessor: Which is Right for Your New Product?
Discover how to choose the very best microcontroller or microprocessor for your specific electronics product. ... read more
How to Choose the Best Development Kit: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
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
How to Use the ESP32 Wireless Microcontroller with the Arduino IDE
The ESP32 is a powerful, feature-packed, SoC that can be effectively used in many applications. In this article you will learn how to program it using the Arduino IDE. ... read more
Electronic Lab Setup: Tools and Equipment Requirements
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
Introduction to the Ultra High-Performance STM32H7 32-bit Microcontroller
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
Introduction to Object Detection and Ranging Technologies
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
How to Add Voice Recognition to Your New Hardware Device
This article addresses the fundamentals of how voice recognition works, and how best to integrate it in your new consumer product. ... read more
7 Ways to Quickly Judge the Quality of Your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
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 to Select the Microcontroller for Your New Product
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
Comparison of Memory Types Available for Your Product
Learn about the types of memory available for microcontrollers, and their various advantages and limitations. ... read more
How to Pick the Right Voltage Regulator(s) for Your Design
This article demonstrates how to select the best type of voltage regulator for your particular electronics product. ... read more
The Beginner’s Guide to Designing with the dsPIC33 Microcontroller
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
Datasheet Review: High-Performance STM32 Cortex-M4 Microcontroller
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
Datasheet Review: Entry-Level STM32 Cortex-M0 Microcontroller (Blog + Video)
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
Introduction to Electronic Sensors
This article provides an overview of the types of electronic sensors most commonly used in new electronic products. ... read more
Teardown of an Amazon Echo Dot
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
Introduction to Transistors
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
Introduction to Product Requirements Documentation for New Hardware Products
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
Introduction to Load Cell Conditioning Circuits
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 Cellular Module and Arduino: A Powerful IoT Combo
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
Microcontroller or Microprocessor: Which is Right for Your New Product?
Discover how to choose the very best microcontroller or microprocessor for your specific electronics product. ... read more
How to Choose the Best Development Kit: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
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
