A discourse of “embedded systems” Whether you are cognizant of it or choose to overlook this undeniable fact, you are either in possession of or have utilized an electronic device. This could range from a phone, an ATM machine, a radio, a laptop computer, a gaming console, a smart TV, a smart card reader at the […]
From Arduino to Atmega32: A Programmer’s Journey with ISP Continue Reading
It is hard to describe the Brother SuperPowerNote. It looks like a big old Z80-based laptop, but it says it is a notebook. The label on it says (with lots of exclamation marks) that it is a word processor, a communications system, a personal scheduler, and a spreadsheet organizer. Brother also promises on the label
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Self-driving is currently the Holy Grail in the automotive world, with a number of companies racing to build general-purpose autonomous vehicles that can get from point A to point B with no user input. While no one has brought one to market yet, at least one has promised this feature and had customers pay for
FULL SELF-DRIVING, ON A BUDGET Continue Reading
The mechanical keyboard community is a vibrant, if not fanatical, group of enthusiasts determined to find as many possible ways of assembling, building, and using as many high-quality keyboards as possible. With so many dedicated participants, most things that can be done with a keyboard already have been done. So when something as unique as this
MECHANICAL KEYBOARD IS ALSO A MOUSE Continue Reading
Introduction I have a laptop on a shelf in my office that monitors several cameras that are around the outside of my house. They alert me to deliveries and visitors. While I can use a web browser to see their images it is easier to just glance at the screen on the laptop from time-to-time to
Alexa Controlled Servo Continue Reading
This project is loosely inspired by the laser harp of Jean-Michel Jarre. Instead of lasers however, it uses eight SHARP infra-red distance sensors, the variants with the longest range of 35 to 40cm. These sensors are laid out in a row to provide rows of 8 notes at 3 different height levels giving a total
Aetherharp: Three Level, 24 Note, MIDI Air-harp. Continue Reading
Welcome to our pick of the best laptops for programming in 2022. If you’re a coder looking for a new device that lets you work pretty much anywhere, then the laptops on this page can help. Buying a great laptop to program on is more important than ever, as many of us are working from
The best laptops for programming in 2022 Continue Reading
In this Instructable I will be giving you step-by-step instructions on how to interface The Arduino, A Motor Controller (L293D), and a laptop to make a Wifi controlled rover you can drive around your house or work from anywhere in the world. I started and made this project for my Gr.11 Computer Engineering class, it
Game maker Rover using an Arduino Continue Reading
Peakago Computer has started an IndieGoGo campaign for its 7″ fanless laptop and mini-PC the Peakago. The campaign has raised 831% of the original target funding on its first day. The Peakago is not a new idea, as there have been a number of 7″ to 9″ display laptops that offer Windows operating systems. The advent of
PEAKAGO 7-INCH WINDOWS 10 FANLESS MINI-LAPTOP LAUNCHED FOR $269 AND UP Continue Reading
We’ve covered some mini laptops in past with 7″ to 9″ displays, but most came with a fairly high price due to the somewhat high specs with Amber Lake or Gemini Lake processors, 8GB+ RAM, 128GB+ storage, etc… meaning in most cases you’d have to pay between $500 and $1,000 for such a small device. If you’d
