Demystifying FPGAs: The Unsung Heroes of DIY Electronics
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are some of the most flexible and powerful tools in the electronics toolkit. Yet, they often remain overshadowed by their microcontroller counterparts in the world of DIY electronics. Designed as blank slates, FPGAs offer unmatched potential once programmed, transforming them into bespoke processors tuned for specific tasks. Based on content […]
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Still using a mouse to control your PC audio?
Have you ever found yourself flipping between audio outputs, fumbling with settings as you bounce between headphones and speakers? It’s a common frustration, especially tricky for those of us who juggle work calls, music sessions, and gaming on our PCs. This got me thinking about solutions that streamline this process—and what better way to understand […]
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How to Build a Brain-Computer Interface in Your Garage
Imagine a future where the lines between the human brain and a computer blur, paving the way for direct data exchange—thoughts controlled by mere impulses and senses enhanced without physical boundaries. This isn’t a snippet from a new sci-fi blockbuster; it’s the burgeoning field of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). Today, let’s dive deep into this futuristic […]
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How to Get Started with Microcontrollers
Remember how awe-inspiring and slightly terrifying it was when you first learned to drive? Steering a massive hunk of metal around corners and through streets felt like having superpowers, provided you knew how to control them. The same can be said about diving into the world of microcontrollers. It’s like getting behind the wheel of […]
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How to Make a Jumping Circuit
- Frank
- March 24, 2020
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You may have seen hydraulics on cars, but Carl Bugeja shows you how to make PCBs jump. In this video I created a new flexible PCB actuator prototype with an attempt at making it bounce
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