
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
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 will help you select the best wireless technology for your specific new product. The various wireless technologies are reviewed based on functionality, data speed, and operating range. ... 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
This article is an introduction to very simple electronic circuits. I’ve kept this introductory article as simple as possible for readers that are new to electronics. ... 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
In this in-depth article you will learn how to develop embedded firmware for STM32 Cortex-M 32-bit microcontrollers using the various development tools. ... read more
If you are developing an electronics product, but you aren’t an electrical engineer, this article is for you. It provides an overview of all the basic electronic principles you need to understand in order to effectively manage your hardware startup. ... 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
In this article, I’m going to walk you through installing the Amazon Voice Service (Alexa) on your Raspberry Pi. Installing AVS on a Raspberry Pi will help you understand how Amazon’s intelligent voice assistant works, and how you can deploy it on pretty much any device. ... read more
Learn how to select the best PCB Design Software for your tech product. The pros and cons of using Altium, Eagle, or DipTrace are discussed. ... read more
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to implement a simple DIY home automation setup using an Arduino microcontroller development kit. You will learn how to turn any electrical appliance into a smart home device, and how to control it from your smartphone. ... read more
Learn how to avoid the 5 most common PCB mistakes that are made during hardware product design. ... read more
When it comes to new hardware products many times smaller is better. One of the keys to a smaller hardware product is of course a smaller Printed Circuit Board (PCB). ... read more
When developing a new wireless product there is one decision that matters most. This decision not only affects technical specifications like transmission range, battery life, signal quality and product size, but it also dictates where you can even sell the … read more
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