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Breakthrough made in atomically thin magnets

“Cornell researchers have become the first to control atomically thin magnets with an electric field, a breakthrough that provides a blueprint for producing exceptionally powerful and efficient data storage in computer chips, among other applications. The research is detailed in …

ESP32 / 8266 WiFi Signal Strength

“Do you know about the WiFi signal strength from an ESP? Have you ever thought about getting an ESP01, which has a small antenna, and put it inside a socket? Will it work? To answer these questions, I performed several …

Fraunhofer solves networked sensors’ energy problems

“In Fraunhofer‘s lighthouse project, the development of a extremely energy-efficient and modular hardware creates the basis for a comprehensive Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing steadily. An enormous number of networked nodes collecting, evaluating and …

Graphene eating silkworms can spin for wearable electronics

“For thousands of years, animals and plants have been used for clothing, from cotton, to wool, to silk from silk worms. In the 20th and 21st centuries, other methods, such as genetic engineering and novel foods, have turned creatures’ bodily …

Harmonic Function Generator

“This article describes a simple function generator based on an ATtiny85 which allows you to generate a virtually unlimited number of waveforms using additive harmonic synthesis, by specifying the amplitude of each of the waveform’s harmonics: It includes a …

How to Add BLE5 to a Project with a GT-tronics BLE5 Module

“If you’re looking experiment with your own BLE5 compatible designs, this project is for you. This article demonstrates a solderless-breadboard compatible carrier-board for a pre-certified BLE4 or BLE5 module made by GT-Tronics. As Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 …

Infinity Mirror Scuba Mask

“Jacques Cousteau style scuba mask turned into an infinity mirror with programmable RGB LEDs controlled by an Arduino. Jacques Cousteau style scuba mask turned into an infinity mirror with programmable RGB LEDs controlled by an Arduino. Unlike other infinity mirror …

Innovative Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator from STMicroelectronics Packs Big Performance in Tiny Footprint

“STMicroelectronics’ STLQ020 low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator relieves the familiar trade-offs between quiescent current, output power, dynamic response, and package size, to give designers extra freedom. By combining small size with high performance and energy efficiency, the STLQ020 is ideal for …

LED BLE Hearty Necklace/Badge

“8*16 LED matrix display with bluetooth low energy to connect to any smart phone DESCRIPTION “There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand This LED matrix is a heart shaped circuit which you …

LX’ Arduino Tetris

“A Tetris game for Arduino Uno and a 32x32 LED matrix panel. A goal I set for myself for easter 2018: get a Tetris game running on a 32x32 LED matrix panel. This one uses Arduino/Genuino Uno as controller …