4Jennifer Huber | HTML Task ManagerApplications You Can Use |
8John Gorsky | New Product News
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12John Peterson | Measurement System for Weight and DimensionsWith John's M16C/62P-based system, it's quick and easy to weigh and measure packages of various sizes for shipment. By pressing a button, the package's weight and dimensions are shown on the system's LCD. The data is then uploaded to your PC.Download: Peterson-191.zip |
20Mark Nesdoly | Home-Brewed HERMSMark used his technical know-how to customize a heat exchange recirculating mash system (HERMS) for brewing beer at his house. The PIC18F452 microcontroller-based system features PID control for reaching and maintaining temperatures for mashing.Download: Nesdoly-191.zip |
26Ross Tsukashima Ha Le Cao | Touch-N-Talk Learning ToyPIC16F876-Based System for Language AcquisitionTouch-N-Talk is an interactive learning toy designed to help children associate words with objects. When an object is placed on a sensor pad, the system provides instant audio feedback.Download: Tsukashima-191.zip |
32Howard Davis | Bass Pedal UpgradeBuild a PIC-Based Optical Pedal SystemAfter a professional guitarist inquired about upgrading his 30-year-old Moog Taurus II bass pedal set, Howard set out to modernize the system. The upgraded system enables the musician to easily change settings during a performance.Download: Davis-191.zip |
38Andrew Sawchuk Joseph Tanen | Nontraditional Cursor ControlATmega32-Based Motion SensingAndrew and Joseph's motion-sensing glove enables you to control the cursor on your computer screen without the use of a mouse. Built around an ATmega32 microcontroller, the system functions as a two-button mouse with vertical scrolling.Download: Sawchuk-191.zip |
44Daniel Malik | Unique Way to Measure TemperatureA Heating Element Turned SensorForget those expensive temperature sensors. Now you can use an ordinary heating element like a soldering iron to measure temperature. Daniel's upgraded soldering iron will be a great addition to your workbench.Download: Malik-191.zip |
Above the Ground Plane50Ed Nisley | Stepper FailureDeath By DisconnectionEd recently investigated why some stepper motors were burning out. Here he explains his findings and reviews the analog side of stepper motor electronics. |
Applied PCs54Fred Eady | Embedded Ethernet DesignWrite a Set of Ethernet IC DriversDon't start that next embedded Ethernet design until you check out what Fred has to say about the Microchip ENC28J60 Ethernet controller. Creating your own set of Ethernet IC drivers will make your life a whole lot easier.Download: Eady-191.zip |
62Richard Wotiz | Earth Field MagnetometerRichard's CY8C22213-based Earth Field Magnetometer measures the strength of the Earth's magnetic field. The sensitive system calculates variations in the magnetic field that result from solar storms and aurora activity.Download: Wotiz-191.zip |
From the Bench72Jeff Bachiochi | Can You Speak CAN?The Newest CAN ModulesIn this two-part article, Jeff introduces you to some of the newest CAN modules on the market. Get ready to begin your own CAN-based system. |
Silicon Update78Tom Cantrell | Three-Axis FoursomeTom's been covering microelectromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer technology for more than 10 years. This month he describes the newest batch to hit the street. |
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