Tag: electronics
The very definition of irony
It turns out they call them "local channels" for a really good reason...
Gadgeteer socket library
I altered the gadgeteer socket package and gave it longer lines, and here it is.
Hobbyist LCD screens
Why are all the hobbyist LCD screens so expensive?
Here's a Kickstarter project I'd like to see
There's project after project after project on Kickstarter aiming to be the next Arduino.
Better late than never
Probably a bit late to announce the store, but better late than never, right?
Update on the OneWire board
Now with more Gadgeteer in every box! Whatever that is!
The Arduino Uno schematic, critiqued
Olin Lathrop critiques the Arduino Uno schematic.
On mobile phone operating systems
It finally came time to retire the Touch Pro 2. It had a good run.
First board returned from DorkbotPDX
It's a one-wire interface board for connecting sensors using RJ9 jacks.
Idea for an interesting new project
The cat would love it. Plus, it would be fun to build.
Upside-down USB ports
Yeah, maybe it's juvenile and petty, but upside-down USB ports really bother me.
Solder joint anxiety
I have a condition known as "solder joint anxiety."
Construction has begun!
Finally, after many many hours of theorizing, prototyping, and breadboarding, construction has finally begun.
That super-cheap logic analyser you're looking for?
I'm always having to re-find this super-cheap little logic analyzer.
Finally ordered the parts for my sprinkler timer
This is going to be my first real (as in, durable and persistant) electronics project.
Shopping for electronics
A list of resources for locating electronic components, for the common hobbyist.
Servo limit testing
So, I bought a servo to play around with. How to test the motion limits?
MDLS-20464 LCD module
I purchased a 4x20 character LCD module from RA-Elco today.
Surplus Stepper Motors
I've been looking for cheap stepper motors for a couple weeks now.
Fabrication
I remember the first time I saw "fabrication" done.
Interesting ICs that one should know about
A short list of ICs I put together that looked interesting
Pullup and Pulldown resistors
Stuff I either didn't learn or don't remember from my highscool electronics course.