Creating a Radar Speed Detector with a STM32L476 Discovery board
The STM32L476 Discovery board from ST Microelectronics is the latest in the Discovery series of microprocessor evaluation boards. A key feature of the STM32L4 range of devices is their very low power...
View ArticleSatisfying PIC Curiosity
A PIC novice takes a look at the new development platform for first time users.Despite having been around for quite some time and always in my peripheral vision, I must admit to having no experience...
View ArticleFrom concept to mass production using DS Mechanical add-on modules
I have been on an internship at RS components for 2 months now and as a result I have become very familiar with DesignSpark Mechanical. Through studying mechanical engineering I have learnt how to use...
View ArticleCapturing 3D images with a SCANIFY
First of all, a special thank you to Fuel3D Labs for kindly letting us borrow SCANIFY, the company’s latest and greatest product. SCANIFY is an amazing device which lets you take 3D photographs at the...
View ArticleContiki on the CC2650 SensorTag
The open source operating system for the IoT on the new TI SensorTagTI's second generation SensorTag is crammed full of features and boasts no less than 10 sensors, together with a capable CC2650...
View ArticleSmartEverything lives up to its name
A highly integrated development platform for Internet of Things (IoT) applications with long range wirelessThe new SmartEverything from Arrow Electronics packs a ton of features into an Arduino...
View ArticleHow wearable electronics is rapidly evolving
Making electronic systems wearable is an increasingly popular design option. Advances in process technology and wireless protocols have enabled wearable electronics to be integrated into a wide range...
View ArticleTerms and Conditions - Win a Anna LED Spotlight Design Dev Kit
Terms and Conditions - Win a Anna LED Spotlight Design Dev KitWho May Enter?To enter you must be: a registered member of DesignSpark; any individual or group of individuals age 18 and over as of the...
View ArticleHow 3D printed pumpkins are helping to prevent starvation
3D printing food is of course not a solution to solving world hunger, after all, you can’t print something out of nothing! So, in terms of food based applications, unless you’re a wannabee experimental...
View ArticleAn intelligent way to control your cooling application – TMS
In the last article, we discussed the importance of speed control and using a controller in a fan cooling application. Speed controllers can range from a simple potentiometer with manual control to...
View ArticleWhen the Blockchain Technology meets the Internet of Things
In this ever-growing world of technology, we are staring to hear how the Internet of Things (IoT) is bound to change our homes, our offices and our cities. There are numerous reports about this...
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