Open-Source Hardware for the Efficient Economy
opensource

In the open-source hardware development and distribution model, designs are created collaboratively and published openly. This enables anyone to study, modify, improve, and produce the design—for one’s own use or for sale. Open-source hardware gives users full control over the … Continue reading

New Products: March 2013
Saelig

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

Client Profile: Parallax, Inc.
Parallax P8X32A Propeller chips

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

The Future of Data Acquisition Technology
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio

By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio Data acquisition is a necessity, which is why data acquisition systems and software applications are essential tools in a variety of fields. For instance, research scientists rely on data acquisition tools for testing and measuring … Continue reading

Microcontroller-Based Heating System Monitor
Heating system monitor

Checking a heating system’s consumption is simple enough. Determining a heating system’s output can be much more difficult, unless you have this nifty design. This Atmel ATmega microcontroller-based project enables you to measure heat output as well as control a … Continue reading