Surface-mount SMD reflow soldering doesn’t have to be difficult. All you need is a solder paste stencil, a hot air gun, and a little know-how. No reflow oven necessary! Dave Jones, of EEVblog.com, covers everything you need to know in … Continue reading →

Universal PCB Test System The ABI BoardMaster 8000 PLUS is a versatile, self-contained, and easy-to-use PCB test system. The system, which is manufactured by ABI Electronics, comprises a comprehensive set of test instruments, including a built-in PC, for testing and … Continue reading →

Parallax, Inc. 599 Menlo Drive Rocklin, CA 95765 www.parallaxsemiconductor.com www.parallax.com Contact: Emily Kurze ekurze@parallax.com Embedded Products/Services: Parallax P8X32A Propeller chip (Part #P8X32A-Q44), Propeller family. The P8X32A Propeller chip is Parallax’s 8-core, 32-bit, 80-MHz microcontroller. P8X32A Quickstart (Part #40000), Quickstart family. … Continue reading →

ROBOTIC WHEEL ENCODER & AMBIENT LIGHT PROXIMITY SENSOR The 36-Position Quadrature Encoder Set provides rotational feedback for robot wheels. The set was specifically designed for Parallax’s Motor Mount and Wheel Kit, which is included with the Eddie and MadeUSA robotic … Continue reading →

Every time the Arduino team is about to release a new board, we expect something great in terms of better specs, more I/Os, a faster processor, more memory—or, well, just something to “fill the gap,” such as small-scale versions. With … Continue reading →