June, 2019

• 18 June

  Calculating Integrals with Arduino

  

  The Arduino platform supports math functions like sine, cosine, logarithm, exponential, etc. But can it solve higher math problems like calculus? This two-part tutorial will show you how to make a sketch for Arduino integrals and differentials solver.

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May, 2019

• 22 May

  Understanding Pointers | Arduino Programming

  

  Pointers can be confusing to beginner Arduino programmers. This tutorial aims to help you understand the concept of pointers by looking at software and hardware points of view.

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• 7 May

  Nodal Analysis for AC Circuits

  

  Nodal analysis for both DC and AC circuits are the same analysis technique. The only difference is you are now dealing with impedance in AC circuits rather than plain resistance in DC circuits. So if you are having problems using Nodal Analysis in DC circuits, then this technique remains a …

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• 3 May

  Using Arduino Struct

  

  Structs (short for structure) are far less common in Arduino programming because they are mostly used in C whereas Arduino is based on C++. However, they are still a very useful tool especially if there is a need for user-defined data set. This tutorial aims to help you understand how …

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February, 2019

• 1 February

  IGBT Transistor Basics

  

  The IGBT or Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor is a type of transistor. It’s a high-current and high-voltage device and is a thyristor. IGBT combines both the good traits of a Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT).

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December, 2018

• 29 December

  10 Best Arduino Starter Kits

  

  Eager to learn Arduino programming? The best way to learn how to use the popular microcontroller board is by building projects! The strength of the whole Arduino platform is that it doesn’t require professional PCB building to make a circuit work. All you need is the best Arduino starter kit …

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• 13 December

  What is a PCB Printer?

  

  For simple and few PCBs, building them at home is the first option for makers. Meanwhile, outsourcing to PCB makers like JLCPCB or Seedstudio is considered for more complex boards with high numbers. But with the emergence of the 3D printing industry, it is now entirely possible to create complex …

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• 11 December

  Using a PCB Solder Mask

  

  If you are building your own printed circuit board (PCB), you most likely encounter problems where solder goes where it’s not supposed to go. The worst scenario is when dealing with closely spaced solder tracks and pads; one wrong move and you’ll end up shorting connections with solder. The answer …

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• 9 December

  What is a Soldering Station?

  

  A soldering station refers to a device that includes the soldering iron, desoldering tools, and hot air guns among others. This definition is not strict; some refer to the soldering station as the temperature-controlled soldering iron. Some also call the fixed-temperature soldering iron as a station. Simply put, a soldering …

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• 9 December

  Soldering Flux for Electronics

  

  Why Is Soldering Flux Needed? Solder will have a hard time bonding into oxidated metals. Oxidation is a chemical process wherein oxygen in the air reacts with a metal, making the latter corrode. The rusting of iron is an example of oxidation. Moreover, oxidation accelerates at high temperatures which means …

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• 8 December

  Soldering Wires Tutorial

  

  One common skill in project making is soldering wires together. Splicing wires together is never safe enough especially when dealing with smaller gauge wires, which is the common scenario with building microcontroller projects. Soldering wires after splicing ensures that the connection will stay strong.

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