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  • WALL++ A Touch Wall Interface.

    Catwell
    Catwell
    (Image via the WALL++ team) Our walls may soon be capable of doing a whole lot more other than separate spaces in a living environment. Researchers believe they are able to manipulate the walls by converting them into something much smarter and ...
    • 27 Apr 2018
  • SCPI on a Linux Board - Letter of Intent

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    I'm trying to build a SCPI shell for Linux.I'd like to have it working over TCP/IP on a Raspberry Pi and a BeagleBone. tl;dr It works. The rest of the blog series explains how to build a lab automation device that controls 8 outputs (2 of them r...
    • 27 Apr 2018
  • Google’s Modified Microscope, AR Imaging, Help Detect Cancer

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The new modifications uses neural networks and a compiled database to detect cancer cells on a given tissue. The new technology has room for potential for developing countries and those who are under-funded. Detected cancer cells using the AR microsc...
    • 23 Apr 2018
  • Artificial Intelligence will soon have a key role in China's doctor shortage

    Catwell
    Catwell
    China's use of AI software will help with diagnosis and help to set the standard in the medical field. Medical research is being used widely with the support of artificial intelligence helping to examine medical scans and detect signs of diabetes...
    • 20 Apr 2018
  • LabVIEW: Module to Generate Step Increments

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    In my automated test processes, I have several places where I need to increase an instrument's voltage with a little step, do a measurement, then increase it again. Because it's used multiple times I've turned into a little module.This bl...
    • 20 Apr 2018
  • CRISPR: Facts And Fiction And The Movie Rampage

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The gene editing tool CRISPR has seen a lot of modifications lately; some as a result of some creative minds in Hollywood and others from the scientific genius of scientists at UCLA. Kruglyak from UCLA. (Image via UCLA) The Clustered Regularly I...
    • 17 Apr 2018
  • LabVIEW: passing multiple signals as a Dynamic Signal to a submodule (also: log measurements to Excel)

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    How to pass many signals to a submodule as a single dynamic signal.And how to log measurements to a spreadsheet.This blog is born out of need. My "write to Excel" blocks were taking way too much real estate of my Labview main flow. This blog explains...
    • 15 Apr 2018
  • A.I.s are starting to learn on their own through a complex method of neuro networking

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Artificial intelligence has advanced to the point where machines can learn – but in simple ways. To date, the technology has learned patterns in their algorithm which has allowed it to expand their ability to be more sufficient. Recognizing people&#3...
    • 11 Apr 2018
  • Nissan wants to sense your thoughts for safer cars

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The Japanese carmaker Nissan is researching the possibility of driving our car with just our brain commands. The technology is expected to be ready by 2028. (Image via Nissan) Every time there is mention of a robot or artificial intelligence, ma...
    • 6 Apr 2018
  • What Is the Doomsday Clock and Why Does It Change All the Time?

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The BADGER nuclear detonation April 18, 1953, at the Nevada Test Site. (Image credit: National Nuclear Security Agency via Wikipedia) The last time we were this close to imminent doom was back in 1953 when the US detonated its first hydrogen bom...
    • 4 Apr 2018
  • Pt100 temperature alarm/on-off controller-Logger (L300PT)

    lab1971
    lab1971
    The Labfacility L300 Pt100 temperature alarm / on-off controller can be used in conjunction with a PC to provide accurate monitoring and alarm or on-off control of up to 8- zones simultaneously. It can also be used as a stand-alone instrument without...
    • 29 Mar 2018
  • NASA’s Communication Crisis

    Catwell
    Catwell
    NASA is experiencing a few challenges when it comes to the accurate collection of data from Earth and space. They might need help from the private sector and regular citizens to solve the problem. NASA citizen science project app on a phone. (Image v...
    • 26 Mar 2018
  • My new voltage probe has arrived

    three-phase
    three-phase
    Introduction My old Kewtech voltage probe came to bits on me, so as it was no good to me anymore, I took the liberty of having a look inside it as detailed in an earlier blog. Uh-oh broken my voltage  I have spent a few days looking at...
    • 26 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - Automating a DC Switcher Efficiency Test with LabVIEW

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    A real world example that uses the electronic load to automatically measure the efficiency of a switch mode power device: The LabVIEW controls a power supply and the DC load. It will test the efficiency for more than 800 combinations of input vol...
    • 26 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - LCD Display

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    This blog focuses on the LCD for the electronic load that peteroakes, jc2048 and jancumps are designing. The post shows what's displayed on the screen and how that info is retrieved.. The Layout The LCD shows the mode, status, set and ...
    • 23 Mar 2018
  • New Skin For Better Heart Health – AKA LED Skin

    Catwell
    Catwell
    A Japanese research team created an artificial skin that could help improve the quality of life. (Image via University of Tokyo) From a pacemaker for the brain that helps patients with memory to an artificial limb that teach the patient how to c...
    • 20 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - Write a LabVIEW Library part 5: Input Control Block

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    Peter, Jon and I are building a Programmable Electronic Load. In this series of blogs I'm building a LabVIEW library of reusable components In this fifth article: Enable and Disable the Input. LabVIEW has a set of blocks to build flows ...
    • 16 Mar 2018
  • Vhoop: The Smart Hula Hoop and Fitness Tracker

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Exercising and fun have merged with the new health tracker: a hula hoop that track your data while the user is having fun spinning the hoop around his waist. Pitcured, Vhoop segments and bag. (Image via Vhoop) Every day researchers are looking ...
    • 12 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - Write a LabVIEW Library part 4: Function Set Block

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    Peter, Jon and I are building a Programmable Electronic Load. In this series of blogs I'm building a LabVIEW library of reusable components In this fourth article: Set the constant mode function to Current, Voltage, Power or Resistance ...
    • 11 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - Write a LabVIEW Library part 3: Close Block

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    Peter, Jon and I are building a Programmable Electronic Load. In this series of blogs I'm building a LabVIEW library of reusable components In this third article: Close all instrument resources LabVIEW has a set of blocks to build flows...
    • 4 Mar 2018
  • Programmable Electronic Load - Write a LabVIEW Library part 2: Read Output Block

    Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps
    Peter, Jon and I are building a Programmable Electronic Load. In this series of blogs I'm building a LabVIEW library of reusable components   In this second article: Reading the the instrument's measurements LabVIEW has a ...
    • 3 Mar 2018
  • Knipex Precision Wire Insulation Strippers Review - Model 12 12 06

    shabaz
    shabaz
    IntroductionOver the years I’ve tried many sorts of wire strippers, ranging from knives!, cheap adjustable wire strippers, combined crimp/strip tools and so on. I was not happy with most of them. They were either just good for a very limited range of...
    • 28 Feb 2018
  • A Pacemaker For the Brain Equals Better Memory

    Catwell
    Catwell
    A group of researchers developed a system that could help improve the brain’s ability to recall events in patients with brain deterioration. However, it is too early for the technology to be used for Alzheimer’s patients. A Deep-Brain Stimulation dev...
    • 21 Feb 2018
  • Building a Mains Breakout Box

    shabaz
    shabaz
    Note: This project, by its nature, needs to connect to the mains supply. It shouldn’t be left unattended and should only be constructed and used by engineers. The information is for educational purposes only, and there is no guarantee that it will be...
    • 15 Feb 2018
  • An Artificial Intelligence Became A Pianist

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Moriyama performing with the orchestra. An AI created by Yamaha motors can create piano music from a human's dance moves. (via Yamaha) Amazon.com introduced to the world to Alexa, inside the smart speaker called Echo Alexa was one of the first c...
    • 8 Feb 2018
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