Legacy Personal Blogs

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Going crazy

gam3t3ch

This shop design is really starting to bug me trying to get all my tools in and being fuctional seem to be the biggest job. Will post some pics tomorrow maybe someone has a idea.
- 10 Apr 2017
Air Quality Mini Station [2] - System overview

gelmi

I gave this project a bit of thought. I want it to be portable and to have swappable ubiquitous power source. That is why it will be supplied from a power bank (micro USB). Most of the electronic parts that I want to use operate at 3.3V, so LDO (5V -...
- 9 Apr 2017
what a day

gam3t3ch

Well got most of the shop done today still a lot to go hopefully I will have things setup by tomorrow night so I can start on some of my projects. But gotta say love the feel of a nice fresh shop coming together nicely.
- 8 Apr 2017
JAVA Applications on Orange Pi Zero

oksbwn

www.youtube.com/watchFor this, I am going to use LUBUNTU os on the OPI Zero so if you have not already installed LUBUNTU you can do so by following my earlier tutorial on that.If you are a JAVA developer and interested in working in some IOT projects...
- 7 Apr 2017
Still trying to find the want to go on.

gam3t3ch

With this Orange pi! so because I couldn't afford much at the time I ended up buying a orange pi pc and and a orange pi zero. So far not enjoying them at all compared to the raspberry pi. Right now trying to put a bit...
- 7 Apr 2017
Wojtek’s Trick of the Week - 1

gelmi

Over the years every engineer gathers some know-how in terms of hardware and software tools. Whenever I work closely with other people in projects I notice that my tricks differ from theirs and vice versa. Sometimes learning one simple keyboard short...
- 6 Apr 2017
AggreGate 5.4 Brings 10x Faster Storage, Graphical Programming Languages, Widget Component SDK

vasilina_st

March 31, 2017 - Taipei, Taiwan - Tibbo, a leading manufacturer of IoT devices and intelligent device management software, announced release 5.4 of AggreGate IoT Integration Platform.We've achieved great results in optimizing AggreGate server perform...
- 6 Apr 2017
Messing with my head!

WarrenW

Hi, I have just spent a bit of time reverse engineering the displays I have acquired for my archery timer.In Archery events sometimes we shoot 'details' or pairs of archers on the same target. Pair AB followed by CD.This is indicated on the timi...
- 5 Apr 2017
CodeBug in Schools - the meeting

jlangbridge

The teachers walk out of their classrooms to their assigned places, and in theory, the children should follow in single line, calm and quiet. It's Friday, as far as the children are concerned it's the weekend, and so nothing is calm. I'm waiting for ...
- 4 Apr 2017
Introduction to the project "Stay Focused In The Sky"

pcmike2099

After a little missunderstood from my side, I will focus into not making anymore mistakes and develop all the parts necessary for the project. This is the official Blog for the Project. This is a really exciting project to work in!! I have been ...
- 3 Apr 2017
Pre Road Test Musings on FTDI Chip | BRIDGETEK CleO35 and NERO-LP1

adsicks

Today is zero day for my unboxing of the Cle035 and NerO that Bridgetek has so graciously sent me for my Road Test. I chose this particular test because A large touch screen might fit nicely into the home automation and alarm system I am in the proce...
- 3 Apr 2017
Getting Started with Onion Omega 2 | Expansion Dock and Web Interface

oksbwn

www.youtube.com/watch Omega2, the $5 IoT computer. It is a Linux computer designed specifically for building connected hardware applications. It combines the tiny form factor and power efficiency of the Arduino, with the power and flexibilities ...
- 3 Apr 2017
Follow my blog for the contest UpcycleIt

pcmike2099

Hi there, I created an special blog in order to show the different steps that will be followed for the project Stay Focused In the Sky for The UpcycleIt project. This project is quite ambitious but I consider that with good organization, support...
- 3 Apr 2017
Air Quality Mini Station [1] - Introduction

gelmi

Krakow (Poland) is the city I have been living in for over a decade. For some years now it has been demonized in media for pollution and overall bad air quality. I have to admit, the air quality is not perfect, but I often wonder if in small to...
- 1 Apr 2017
How I Enroll for a RoadTest - Part 5: Case for Educational Switch Mode Converter Lab

Jan Cumps

The element14 roadtests are a great way to learn new things. Whenever I see a test that interests me, I enroll.Success is not guaranteed. I've been selected for some, not for others. In this series I'll explain how I decide to enroll or not.I...
- 1 Apr 2017
Unboxing the Beaglebone Black Wireless

ninjatrent

Unboxing the Beaglebone Black Wireless I would like to start by thanking the Element 14 community for allowing me&nbs...
- 31 Mar 2017
DIY Soldering Station Part 5

adsicks

I assembled, glued and clamped my DIY Soldering Station last night. I pushed the model for the top to GitHub if anyone would like a look. I haven't added a call from the main Soldering Station file yet, but I will as I print the trim for the fans...
- 31 Mar 2017
Solar Garden Light

jc2048

A couple of days ago, I was in a store here in the UK (in the garden department looking at seeds and bulbs) when some 'solar lights' caught my eye. The very cheapones didn't look up to much, but the £2 ones had a decent solar cell on them so I bought...
- 31 Mar 2017
Kionix's New KXTJ3 Accelerometer offers Uncompromising value and performance in a single package

rohm_eu

Kionix, a ROHM Group Company, announces the release of the KXTJ3, a new 3-axis accelerometer which is a drop-in replacement for the KXTJ2 and offers improvements in a number of aspects, from better noise performance to extended range, to improve inte...
- 31 Mar 2017
Codebug in schools

jlangbridge

Getting ready to visit a local school with my Codebug and accessories. I've created a few applications to show to the teachers; the "Hello, world!" application is a must. The Fruit keyboard is awesome, and I've also created an RGB wand program to let...
- 30 Mar 2017
DIY Soldering Station Part 4

adsicks

Sorry for the gap between these posts but I've been taking advantage of the sunshine to get my carport roofed. However, I finally had a rainy day to work with and my carport now longer leaks!!! So I cleaned up my code for this project and put it...
- 29 Mar 2017
BeagleBone Black Wireless Roadtest - Photos of unboxing

ninjatrent
- 29 Mar 2017
First Arduino Project

jeepingoody

Completed my first project with the Arduino. Display the temp and humidity from a DHT11 sensor on an LCD Took me all day but finally got it done. Code is as follows // display temp and humidity on LCD #include <S...
- 29 Mar 2017
High value precision resistors for multimeter and insulation test equipment calibration verification up to 4000V using Powertron’s unique GST4020

DavidGazit

High value precision resistors for multimeter and insulation test equipment calibration verification up to 4000V using Powertron’s unique GST4020. Case study doc: http://www.vishaypg.com/doc?63630 GST4020 Product webpage: http://www.vishaypg.com/powe...
- 28 Mar 2017
Safe and Sound . . . .

the-dubster

The recent Safe and Sound wearables challenge has suddenly become a bit more relevant to me than it was when it was launched. At the time I had no real ideas to offer, which meant I didn't submit an application - things have now changed slightly.&nbs...
- 28 Mar 2017