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Highlights from Microchip Design Week 2024
Microchip Design Week 2024 showcased innovative projects, including a BLE-controlled tank battle game and a Bare Metal AVR programming course.
Tinko HUSH: Transforming Wearables with Silent Electroluminescence
Discover Tinko HUSH, the first silent electroluminescent light engine transforming wearable tech with its innovative, noise-free illumination.
Ultimate Guide to Arduino Nano: Every Model Reviewed & Compared!
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the Arduino Nano family of boards? This article and video explains everything you need to know!
Discover the Beagle 5 Fire - Bridging RISC-V and FPGA in One SBC
Discover the Beagle 5 Fire, an affordable SBC blending RISC-V, FPGA, and Linux, perfect for developers exploring advanced technologies.
Arduino Nano Every Review: Features, Specs, and Projects
Discover the Arduino Nano Every's features, specs, and potential projects in our comprehensive review. Learn why it's a game-changer in the Arduino series.
How to Reduce Power Consumption in a Circuit for Embedded Projects
Learn how to reduce the power of hardware embedded projects using various different circuit and software techniques, and monitor the effect using the Power Profiler Kit II from Nordic Semiconductor.
Best Programming language: What Language Should You Learn?
Discover the best programming language for your next project
Adafruit Feather Boards (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
The Adafruit Feather is a flexible and powerful family of microcontroller boards. They can be plugged into a breadboard for quick prototyping, have built-in battery connectors for your on-the-go projects, and most have built-in lipoly chargers!
SparkFun Micromod Processor Boards (2022 Buyer’s Guide)
The SparkFun Micromod Processor Boards make prototyping really simple even for people with limited hardware expertise.
Complete Guide to Touch Sensors
So you're looking for a good touch sensor to add to your design project? This guide covers the basics of how they work and their advantages over other types of sensors, to the different types of sensors available on today's market.
What is RISC-V?
RISC-V is an open instruction set architecture that's gained a lot of popularity. Learn all about RISC-V, from what RISC-V is to how it's different from ARM, what RISC-V boards are available, and more!
Introduction to Battery Chargers
Batteries are essential for many different maker projects. Learn all about battery chargers and what you'll need to know for integrating batteries into your DIY projects for prototyping!
7 Ways to Quickly Judge the Quality of Your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
If you're designing printed circuit boards, you'll want to make sure your PCB is high-quality. Here are 7 ways to quickly judge the quality of your PCB design!
How to Select the Microcontroller for Your New Product
Selecting the right microcontroller for a project involves juggling many factors. In addition to cost, performance, power consumption, and overall size, the availability of the proper software and hardware tools is a prime consideration. Find out how to select the microcontroller for your new product!
Best SBCs for Chrome OS
Check out the best SBCs for Chrome OS, from the Raspberry Pi and the ASUS Tinker Board to the RockPro64. While many single-board computers run Linux and Android, Chrome OS is a great alternative that's compatible with many maker boards. These are the best single-board computers for Chrome OS!
Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT Announced
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced an updated version of its Power over Ethernet HAT, the PoE+ HAT. Revealed in a May 24, 2021 announcement, the Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT features a planar transformer, better diode rectifier, and higher maximum power as well as output current alongside current sensing capabilities. It's a big overall improvement from the first-gen PoE HAT.
Top 10 Design Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Your New Electronic Hardware Product
When developing and selling a new electronic hardware product there are often mistakes made that cost both money and time to market. These are the top 10 design mistakes to avoid when developing a new electronic hardware project.
Best Single-Board Computers for Every Use and Budget in 2021
Check out the best single-board computers you can buy in 2021 for all uses and budgets! From ARM SBCs to x86 single board computers that run Windows, SBCs for gaming, the fastest single board computer, and everything in-between, here are the best SBCs to fit your needs!