In this tutorial we’ll build a basic magnetic levitator. This guide will go over some of the theory, how to use a magnetic field sensor, and how to use one to build a basic levitation circuit. Finally, we’ll go a bit further and build a wireless power floating light. More info
Two weeks after the end of the contest, we are sending the Wireless power kits to the top 100 ideas. We’ve partnered with –Integrated Device Technology, Inc.– and –Würth Elektronik– to find new applications for Wireless Power. The Wireless Power Kit developed by Futura Elettronica includes an FT1235 5W transmitter and an FT1236 5W receiver. Discover all the features of the Wireless Power Kit on…
The wireless power contest by Open Electronics is running to its end, if you want to submit your idea don’t loose time! Deadline is set to Nov 30th, send your project here. Today we are presenting a very smart project, following the need for building and bridges safety we all have: a smart brick that…
A new interesting project sent to our Wireless Power Contest! Can you do better? Rush to submit your idea before Nov, 30th! Most wireless controllers like game consoles and remote controllers are powered by batteries. And when these controllers are used frequently, the batteries drain out quickly, and the problem arises. To charge the batteries…
Wireless power transfer was first demonstrated by –Nikola Tesla– in the 1890s; however, it is actually only in the last decade that the technology has been harnessed to the point where it offers real, tangible benefits to real world applications. The basis of a wireless power system is essentially two coils: a transmitter and receiver…
We have launched the contest last September 1st, and now the first ideas have been submitted! For whom who didn’t hear about our contest: We’ve partnered with Integrated Device Technology, Inc. and Würth Elektronik to find new applications for the Wireless Power. Through a kit developed by Futura Elettronica that includes a FT1235 5W transmitter 5W and a…
We are so excited to announce that Open-Electronics will launch today its new “Open Contest” platform, i.e. a platform dedicated to create, promote and manage challenges and contests about open source products. You will be able, when the platform will reach its full capability, to propose your own challenge and invite people and makers to…
Open-Electronics.org is the brainchild of a world leader in hobby electronics Futura Group srl. Open-Electronics.org is devoted to support development, hacking and playing with electronics: we share exciting open projects and create amazing products!
Open-Electronics.org is not just a container of ideas: it is also a web site lead by a team of engineers and geeks who will take part in the discussions and give support.
Our mission is to become a reference Open Source hacking site with ideas and feedback aimed to enrich the community.
