How would you like to get your hands on a Roboreptile for free? If you are nodding your head you might want to visit our friends over at RoboCommunity, they are holding a contest where you could win one. “We know that you’re spending a lot time and effort to get gifts for your friends and family, and probably not much for yourself. Here’s your chance to win a Roboreptile
Everyone who has a love for gadgets knew James Kim. James was a senior editor for CNET showing the world all the great gadgets. He died a hero, walking 12 miles in the snow trying to save his family. His wife Kati, daughters Penelope and Sabine were found alive. You will be missed James. To send the family words of encouragement or give a donation please go to jamesandkati.com WCCO
uC Hobby has some news about a microcontroller design contest. Looks like the free controllers are gone but you can still enter and get some prize money. “Circuit Cellar, Luminary Micro, and Keil are running a design competition with $10,000 in prizes. Entering the contest will get you a free ARM microcontroller development kit and your entry may be published in the Circuit Cellar hobby electronics magazine. The kit includes
There is a good article about selecting the right microcontroller serial bus in this months Electronic Products magazine. Many people are like me, they use what they know. This article has a good explanation of the differences so that we can make a better informed decision for the next product. “At the heart of most of today’s advanced electronic products is a microcontroller that communicates with one or more peripheral
Sparkfun has put together a good guide on how to solder surface mount components. “More and more ICs come in surface mount packages only these days. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say ‘Well I can’t solder that because it’s SMD’. They’re wrong! You can solder anything. That’s right, anything from your own dorm-cell-room. This tutorial will show you just how to solder crazy things
Here is a simple project work surface idea from uC Hobby. I might be able to get rid of the old magazines that currently serve to protect my table. “In a few steps, a recycled Tower PC case cover is converted into an excellent working surface. This surface will protect your desk or counter top from solder splashes and scratches. Since the plate is made of steel, you can mount
What happens when you apply way too much voltage to a circuit? Watch the video and see for yourself! “Check out this video by Legs & MrPinky showing you exactly what happens when you apply 240V of AC power to various different computer hardware, there’s also a sledgehammer introducing itself to a hard drive thrown in for good measure…..” Via: Hack247
