Was that an earthquake, or did I just stand up too fast? If you’ve ever asked that question — then this project’s for you. We’re building an ESP32 Earthquake Monitor that fetches live data from the USGS Earthquake API, locates your position via NEO-6M GPS, and alerts you through an …

Introduction The MT40A512M16LY-075:E is a DDR4 SDRAM with a 96-ball BGA design. This Dynamic Ram module  8n-prefetch architecture to perform operations at high speeds, combined with an interface designed to transfer two data words per clock cycle at the I/O pins. This configuration of the MT40 SDRAM offers a data …

Introduction The LTM4644 is a step-down voltage regulator micro-module with 4 outputs, each offering up to 4 Amperes of current limit. With a parallel output configurable array of loads, the total current that this regulator is able to provide is approximately 16 Amperes, making it a great choice for power …

In the bustling world of beauty salons, where every brushstroke and product choice can define a brand's reputation, mastering the art of e-commerce merchandising is crucial. You stand at the intersection of creativity and commerce, where the digital display of your products can spell the difference between a sale and …

Programming PIC microcontrollers usually requires specialized hardware programmers like the PICkit series. But what if you don’t have one? Thanks to open-source projects like a-p-prog, you can turn an Arduino Uno or Nano into a PIC programmer that works over the In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) interface. In this tutorial, we’ll …

Microcontrollers are the invisible powerhouses driving modern industrial automation. Found in everything from robotic arms to power distribution systems, these small yet powerful integrated circuits are designed to execute specific control functions with precision and reliability. With industries evolving toward smart manufacturing and interconnected systems, the industrial applications of microcontrollers …

As you look for a stable and wired internet connection for your new home office or movie centre, you find that there is already an electrical conduit running right where you want it to go!  What a great road you were given through your walls!  Pause for a second and …

Have you ever had a headache like this with technology?  You take a lot of great pictures with your iPhone and are excited about the idea of editing them on your Windows PC or sending them to a friend.  I sent the files, double-clicked one to open it, and... nothing! …

Have you ever spent hours and hours creating the perfect circuit, only to have it fail on the test bench for no clear reason?  The problem could be right in front of you: the copper lines on your printed circuit board (PCB) are too wide.  What is a PCB trace? …

Did you ever use a heavy tool at the end of a long extension cord and feel like it wasn't quite up to par?  Did you also notice that when the air compressor turns on, the lights in your workshop dim?  You're not making it up.  That slow performance and …