6Jennifer Huber | Task ManagerGetting the Right Signal |
8John Gorsky | New Product News
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11David Tweed | HTML Test Your EQ |
12Brian Millier | Power Line Modems Meet Home ControlEnergy conservation is an important consideration when building a house. But, a poorly designed control system prevented Brian's heat recovery ventilators from being as effective as possible. So, he tried some new power line modems to get the sensing units to talk to each other.Download: millier142.zip |
20Claudio Lanconelli Alberto Ricci Bitti | Tiny Planet -- A One-Bit, Wireless I/O PortClaudio and Alberto took a closer look at the connector on a cell phone and designed a circuit that would allow users to keep in touch with machinery and hardware anywhere in the world. Staying in touch with products can be just as easy as staying in touch with people.Download: lanconelli & RicciBitti 142.zip |
28George Novacek | Working with EMCTeamwork involves give and take. However, when it comes to EMI, every circuit wants to give, but none of them want to take. George explains some differences between magnetic and electric emissions and how your next project can be designed to handle both. |
Robotics Corner34Daniel Ramirez | Behind the ScenesPart 1: Controlling an Animatronics SystemHollywood is one of the biggest markets for automation systems, but beneath the makeup lies a number of engineering challenges. Daniel takes a shot at a DIY animatronics project that involves a controller board, motors and controllers, sensors, and a host robot.Download: ramirez142.zip |
46John Taylor | Hand-Soldering Fine-Pitch QFP DevicesJohn walks us through the basics of working by hand and explains some techniques that can be used for replacing SMT devices or installing sockets. His practice exercise shows us that most components aren't too compact for hand soldering, at least not yet.Download: taylor142.zip |
50Joseph Jones Ben Wirz | RoCK SpecificationsPart 2: The CircuitryIn the second part of this project, Joe and Ben take the cover off of their prize-winning hardware and show us what makes their robot conversion kit tick. After a closer look, you'll see why the Design Logic 2001 judges selected this project as one of the top submissions. |
Embedded PC56Fred Eady | HTML Applied PCsTaking a Swim with Atmel's STK500Ready to dive in and take a closer look at a few of the ATmega xxx offerings from Atmel, Fred found no better place to start than with the starter kit. He found that there's plenty of processing power and before long, he was into the deep Atmel-blue realm of embedded.Download: eady142.zip |
62Jim Turley | HTML Design Your Own MicroprocessorProblem with your microprocessor? Complications with micros are often the case. But, what if you designed your own that did exactly what you needed it to? Jim provides a tutorial on creating a microprocessor. The bonus: You don't have to be Bill Gates to build it. |
70Jeff Bachiochi | HTML From the BenchYou're Not Alone, Dealing with IsolationJeff hasn't turned into a self-help writer, but you can help yourself by following along as he outlines the challenges and effects of isolation. Knowing what the options are will help keep your next project on track. |
76Tom Cantrell | HTML Silicon UpdateI-Way the Hard(ware) WayGetting on the embedded Internet bandwagon is easy, but putting an actual product on the production line is challenging. i2Chip's latest offering looks promising, but delivery will be everything for this newcomer. |
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