Let’s Melt Metals Using the ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching) Technique Applied to a 1,000W RLC Resonant Circuit Have you ever wondered how intense the electromagnetic fields surrounding us can be? This is a relevant question, considering we are surrounded by countless electromagnetic waves, caused by power distribution cables, radio and TV transmitters, mobile phone networks,…
Maker Faire Rome is the largest European innovation event publicly showcasing inventions, ideas, solutions, the latest discoveries in technological research, robotics and artificial intelligence. At Maker Faire Rome we are always looking for people who can show us the future that lies just around the corner, something we need today more than ever. This year’s…
Have you ever needed some extra USB ports when creating a project with a Raspberry Pi Zero? Were external USB hubs or HATS just not an option due to the space constraints of your project? If you answered yes to these questions, or you just want a fun soldering project that will yield you something…
Electrical experts, Legrand, are bringing HomeKit to your home’s electrical panel with the introduction of the Drivia Smart Electrical Panel system in partnership with Netatmo. Yep, you read that right, this HomeKit accessory installs directly into your circuit breaker box, which almost definitely requires a call to an electrician. The Drivia system is comprised of 6 units,…
Upgrading your house to the convenience of home automation is a daunting task. Different protocols and different compatibilities for every device or appliance makes the transition difficult. Replacing all the existing appliances with IoT devices is possible, but it is extremely costly. Imagine if there was a way to enjoy the benefits of customized…
Are you a diy enthusiast? Do you like electronics and model building? If the answer is ‘Damn, yes!”, don’t miss this project: an open-source traffic-light with Arduino and Neopixel rings. It seems to be a good starting point for all those who are now approaching to Arduino projects. Discover, invent, create, share! …
A new Arduino compatible practical jokes board is now available on Kickstarter. Enabling you to set up a variety of different spooky sounds and Halloween treats to scare your family and friends, the aptly named Troll board is production ready and will be in your hands before Halloween. This device contains a ton of very…
Tomshardware.com recently posted an interesting Raspberry Pi GPIO Pinout guide for everyone that is not so familiar with raspberry pi or electronics. Every Pi model since the Raspberry Pi B+ has had 40 GPIO pins and they clearly explain what each kind of pin can do, by grouping them into different categories. Let’s see together…
Agilo Research is a EdTech hardware startup working in the field of STEM education to foster creativity and innovativeness among young generation. STEMpedia is part of Agilo Research and it is a go-to platform for everything you need to get creative. Through a mix of theory with experiential and experimenting learning, STEMpedia wants to teach…
Electronics developer Patrick Thomas Mitchell has recently launched on Kickstarter the new NRF24L01+ Arduino wireless transceiver shield which offers a lot of features and is available to back with early bird pledges from just $15 with worldwide shipping commencing near February 2019. “This shield is the centrepiece of this campaign. One hub shield can easily…
The latest robot from Waveshare, it adds interesting features to the qualities of its predecessor. You were able to appreciate the instructional robotics platform on wheels called Alphabot, in an article dedicated to it, and you were able to see it in its version with Arduino controller. Alphabot, we remind you, is a robot…
A robotics development platform based on a two-wheel mechanics plus pivoting wheel on which you can prototype applications, controllable with popular Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi 3 boards or both. Robotics is one of the most engaging parts of electronics because it can combine different fields of knowledge and skills in the same project; in…
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