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Retro Internet Radio Using ESP32

“Several years ago, I crafted an FM radio using the compact RDA5807M module, a tuner that delivered FM radio in a small package. While it functioned well and brought enjoyment to the entire family, the reception was subpar. I resorted …

Reverse engineering standard cell logic in the Intel 386 processor

“The 386 processor (1985) was Intel’s most complex processor at the time, with 285,000 transistors. Intel had scheduled 50 person-years to design the processor, but it was falling behind schedule. The design team decided to automate chunks of …

Single Arm SCARA Plotter - With “HOMING”

“About 3 years ago, I made my own a simple robot arm and published it at: https://www.instructables.com/DIY-SINGLE-ARM-SCARA-ROBOT/. Until now, many people, especially students continued to ask me questions about how to “HOMING …

Tiny Motion Detection Alarm

“Hi, in this project, we are going to make a motion detection alarm with IMU 6050, it is a 3-axis Accelerometer and Gyro Sensor module. By using this, if a small movement is detected by the IMU, it will trigger …

Ultra-Low Power Single push button ON/OFF controller

“Ultra-Low Power Single push button ON/OFF controller based on ATTiny13/13A/25/45/85 for other microController and circuits application. TTiny13/13A/25/45/85 Push Button ON/OFF Controller Ultra-Low Power Single push button ON/OFF controller based …

Universal Arduino Staccato controller for Tesla Coils

“Staccato Controller (interrupter) was developed in the attempt to create longer sparks from Tesla Coil reducing the input power. The VTTC Staccato Controller was developed in the attempt to create longer sparks from VTTCs while at the same time reducing …

Vegetative State Self Watering Houseplant

“A houseplant that waters itself when the soil is dry. It also collects environmental data and sends that to the cloud for interpretation. I was tasked with creating a self watering houseplant. When the soil moisture sensor detects that the …

Wake PC Box - Wake On LAN Packet Transmitting Box

“This is the small control box that can wake up the PC using Wake On LAN. You can just push a button, PCs will wake up from the power off. Every morning I had to press the power button at …

WS2812B RGB LED Controller with ESP8266 via WiFi

“Create your WiFi WLED controller for WS2812B LEDs using ESP8266. WS2812b addressable RGB LEDs are devices widely used in lighting projects. They are found in the format of LED matrices and strips. LED strips, for example, are widely used in …

XIAO ESP32C3 as Modbus TCP Client to Read Holding Register

“How to Build Modbus TCP/IP Client with XIAO ESP32C3 to Read Holding Registers Data from Modbus TCP/IP Devices Modbus is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation for interfacing various electronic devices. In this tutorial, we will …