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[Podcast] From Corporate World to Freelance Engineer to Running a Hardware Startup
Roberto is an electronics freelance engineer that started work in the corporate world but wanted more freedom. So he left
04/07/2020
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This section explores and discusses different design topics, trends and technologies of interest. For more practical content check out the resources section
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Tiny Hall Sensor Module for Current Sensing
Current and voltage are probably the most important electrical properties in any electrical circuit. They are the cornerstones of every
30/10/2019
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Custom Arduino Board Design
Believe it or not, the Arduino is one of the wonders of the modern world. It made electronics design and
21/08/2019
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Tom’s HAT – Wakeup Light Alarm
How many of us have dreaded that alarm clock at ridiculous-o’clock in the morning interrupting our beautiful slumber in the
25/07/2019
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Make your own Arduino Air Purifier and AQI sensor
In this article, we will learn how to build your own air Arduino purifier and AQI sensor to stay safe
18/04/2019
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Freelance Electronics Engineer
In this article, I would like to share with all readers about my experience so far working as a freelance
04/04/2019
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Transformerless PSU, round 2
A few months ago, in the article Transformerless PSU, is it worth it? two ways to convert AC mains into usable
06/03/2019
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Do you have an Electronics Product Idea?
So you have an idea for a product? That’s great and I don’t want to hear about it. Once someone
05/02/2019
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Beginners Guide: First Design with the dsPIC33E MCU
This post was originally published on Predictable Designs, the original article can be found here If you are designing an
10/01/2019
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Shenzhen Overview as an Electronics Designer and Maker
Did you know that there is a place in this earth where electronics and product development is not a weird
17/10/2018
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Current Source to Measure DC Resistance of a Wire
Have you heard of a current source before? In electronics, when you hear the word source, it means that part
10/09/2018
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Transformerless PSU, is it worth it?
When it comes to the design of a power supply that needs to convert AC mains voltage into a fixed
22/08/2018
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Introduction to Product Requirements Documentation for New Hardware Products
This post was originally published on Predictable Designs, the original article can be found here What does a practical, hands-on
20/08/2018
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PCB Layout Design Best Practices
One of the most fun parts of creating a real electronic circuit is (in my opinion) designing the Printed Circuit
08/08/2018
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Optimize the Energy Consumption of your Electronic Device
Energy consumption is an important parameter that not only concerns sustainability. It is true that by optimizing the use of
01/08/2018
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WindAid is also Electronics
This post was originally published on the WindAid blog. The article can be found here Back in the summer of 2014,
30/07/2018
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Wind turbines with Twitter accounts
Wind Turbines with Twitter accounts? Unconventional perhaps, but it’s a zero service cost option I was able to implement that
11/07/2018
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PCB Technology 101
Most of us have come across PCB Technology and FPCB in our day to day usage of electronic devices. However, few
04/07/2018
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Virtual Coffee with a Firmware Engineer
Nowadays, most electronic devices out there require some form of intelligence or decision making. Sometimes very talented electronic engineers can
27/06/2018
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Sustainable Design
Can you Recycle a PCB?
In this article, we will discuss the issue of PCB recycling, if it’s possible at all, how it is done
20/06/2018
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DIY Telematics Box
Lately, there has been a rise in dashcams sold worldwide to protect the driver’s insurance claims. Most of the time,
07/06/2018
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How a circuit simulator can help you understand any circuit [Build-Electronic-Circuits]
This article was originally published at Build Electronic Circuits. A circuit simulator is a tool for “seeing” what a circuit
22/05/2018
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Dissection of a Successful HW Product Crowdfunding Experience
One of the main challenges that HW startups face is the issue of financing the project. Fortunately, in the last
18/05/2018
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The Future IS Blockchain Technology
If you haven’t heard of Blockchain technology, it would be worth taking the time to read this article and understand
09/05/2018
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The Powertree: Calculating Power Consumption
A tree can be long, tall with vibrant green leaves and mandarins because it has strong roots and a system
25/04/2018
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Crystal oscillator for your digital ICs
Just as a stable voltage source is necessary for any analogue circuit to work properly, a clock is required for
29/03/2018
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The moral issue of working for defence contractors
This article, or actually, this personal essay so to speak, about the moral issue of working for defence contractors, is
20/03/2018
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Battery types and voltage regulators comparison
A device’s power source and power management are one of the most important parts of any electronic product. After all, without
14/03/2018
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Why you really need a WCA (Worst Case Analysis)
What is the worst it can happen? It’s a good question to ask when you are taking a decision. You
09/03/2018
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Sustainable Design
What is a Sustainable Electronic Product?
Do you know what a sustainable electronic product is? You probably already have an idea but not a well defined concept. But
27/02/2018
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When you start a new journey, don’t forget your Block Diagram!
No, I am not talking about jumping into the wilderness, visiting an old European city or using Google Maps to
05/02/2018
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