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ROHM Accelerometer KX224-1053 Arduino Test and Prepare for Hercules Safety Microcontroller

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Accelerometer Sensor KX224-1053KX224-1053.This post turns out differently than I intended. I was going to test the device directly...
- 24 Feb 2019
Alps Alpine / Humidity Sensors Product Infomation

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I'm pleased to introduce you to Alps Alpine's Humidity Sensors.Introduction video is available from here.The video covers analog output type sensors, in addition to this,Alps Alpine offers digital sensors. SeriesHSHCAAHSHCALphoto Prod No.HSHCAA00...
- 12 Feb 2019
ROHM Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor RPR-0521RS

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor RPR-0521RSRPR-0521RS. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test be...
- 30 Nov 2018
ROHM SensorShield V3: Map PINS to Arduino

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, I'm investigating how the pins and jumpers of the shield match to an Arduino UNO I couldn't find a readable schematic...
- 26 Nov 2018
ROHM Colour Sensor BH1749NUC - part 2: Other Firmware Libraries

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, alternative libraries for the Colour Sensor BH1749NUCBH1749NUC. This is a follow up on ROHM Colour Sensor BH1749NUC. I was ...
- 25 Nov 2018
ROHM Colour Sensor BH1749NUC

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Colour Sensor BH1749NUCBH1749NUC. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensors. It...
- 24 Nov 2018
ROHM Hall Sensor BD7411G

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the HALL Sensor BD7411GBD7411G. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensors. It's an ...
- 24 Nov 2018
ROHM Magnetometer Sensor BM1422AGMV

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Geo Magnetic Sensor BM1422AGMVBM1422AGMV. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sen...
- 23 Nov 2018
ROHM Temperature Sensor BD1020HFV

Jan Cumps

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Temperature Sensor BD1020HFVBD1020HFV. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensor...
- 18 Nov 2018
Pulse Induction Metal Detector Circuit

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This blog provides a brief explanation of how pulse induction circuits detect metal objects.Pulse induction metal detection relies on the fact that when metal is in a changing magnetic field, eddy currents are induced in the metal. These eddy current...
- 28 Oct 2017
Oombrella, the smart umbrella, hits its Kickstarter goal

Catwell

Oombrella, a French smart-umbrella that notifies users when it is raining, successfully met its Kickstarter goal. The product is expected to ship to early backers in October of this year. (All images via Wezzoo) Oombrella, the ‘unforgettable um...
- 20 Apr 2016
Heat sink case cools off a overclocked Raspberry Pi

Catwell

The Razzmatazz, heat sink case for the Raspberry Pi 2. Overclocking a Raspberry Pi 2 allows you to get the most out of the hardware, with performance boots of at least 50%, however it steadily increases the internal chipset temperature. The new Razzm...
- 13 Apr 2016
University of Southhampton receives almost £1 mil to create wearable sleeve for stroke recovery

Catwell

Mock-up of the intended research into a wearable sleeve for the rehabilitation of stroke patients. The University of Southhampton recently received a grant of almost one-million pounds over two-years to develop a wearable sleeve with first-class sens...
- 24 Feb 2016
This tiny wireless sensors uses radio waves not batteries for power

Catwell

This sensors only measures 2 square millimeters in length. Researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology have created a tiny sensor that never needs a battery. (via Eidnhoven)Having all these smart devices in our hands – in the field – is con...
- 21 Dec 2015
Sentiri helps the visually impaired detect obstacles and helps guide them

Catwell

Sentiri sits on your head and guides you through the environment. Chaotic Moon's Sentiri uses haptic feedback to help guide the visually impaired. (via Chaotic Moon)For years the visually impaired have been relying on service dogs and cans to hel...
- 6 Dec 2015
Doctor sacrifices himself in order to understand the human brain

Catwell

Dr. Phil Kennedy, the ‘father of cyborgs.' Dr. Phil Kennedy is a neurosurgeon who has contributed to mind-controlled technology. Now, he is using his own brain to understand how speech is connected to neural signals in the brain to help ALS sufferers...
- 4 Dec 2015
Smart sprinkler systems save water and save houses

Catwell

ETwater's Hermitcrab smart irrigation control system. (Left) Functional flow (Right) The actual system. See the attached PDF to this post. (via ETwater)With smart technology infiltrating everything from our televisions to our refrigerators, it&#3...
- 2 Dec 2015
Panasonic Launches first surface mount thermopile array sensor

Resistor+caps

Panasonic Grid Eye Sensor features 64 thermopile elements in an 8x8 grid format that detect absolute temperatures by infrared radiation.Grid Eye is able to measure actual temperature and temperature gradients, providing thermal images. It is possible...
- 9 Oct 2015
Scientists create a laser with the world's shortest wavelength beam

Catwell

This laser has a wavelength of only 0.15 nanometers. A research team in Japan have built a new laser that's the new record holder for the world's shortest wavelength. (via UEC)A laser developed by a team of Japanese scientists is now the new ...
- 18 Sep 2015
Tzoa Wearable Tracks Harmful Air Pollution

Catwell

The Tzoa Tracker is a multi-purpose wearable that monitors air quality, UV exposure and more to give users real-time information about how the atmosphere is affecting their health. (via Tzoa) If you’ve ever wondered if the air you’re breat...
- 2 Sep 2015
Phillips introduces grocery store GPS

Catwell

If you’ve ever thought the architects who plan grocery store aisles intentionally create impenetrable mazes, you’ll be happy to hear about Phillips’ grocery store GPS. The Dutch-based lighting company created an LED lighting system and app duo that d...
- 12 Aug 2015
You haven’t seen a button like this: meet Disney’s audiowave controlled sensors

Catwell

New soundwave powered button from Disney. Physical buttons are usually powered by electric circuits, but Disney Research Labs have different ideas. They are using audiowaves via your phone’s audiojack and microphone to trigger anything from opening a...
- 11 Aug 2015
This acoustic sensor may be the solution to human smuggling

Catwell

People are usually smuggled illegally in containers like these. Franklin Felber has invented a sensor that can detect sound behind metal walls. (via Franklin Felber)Human smuggling is still a prominent issue in various countries around the world. Sin...
- 22 Jul 2015
New Technology Prevents Drunk Drivers from Turning on the Ignition

Catwell

The DADSS programs hopes to put an end to drunk driving, with a technology that prevents a drunk driver from driving when intoxicated. The project involves the development of a car that tests blood alcohol content (BAC) and prevents ignition-start up...
- 12 Jun 2015
DrumPants 2.0 has new multi-function features, still lets you drum on your pants

Catwell

These drum pads and foot pedals fit over and under your clothes. DrumPants 2.0 has new features and will be open source? (via Drumpants) Rhythm games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero are making a triumphant return this year. But if you want to feel ...
- 8 Jun 2015