4Jennifer Huber | HTML Task ManagerBulk Be Gone |
8John Gorsky | New Product News
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11David Tweed | HTML Test Your EQ |
12John Dammeyer | Wireless CAN Yard Lamp ControlIn addition to providing a sense of security from intruders, sensor-controlled yard lamps make it safer for you to walk on your property after dusk. But they can pose problems, particularly when a flash triggered by a nocturnal animal awakens you from a dream. Other systems like solar-powered lights have problems, too. Wouldn't it be nice to have more control over the technologies you use? Check out the CANRF module John built for yard lamp control.Download: Dammeyer-157.zip |
20Steven Pope | HTML Palm-Enabled TelescopeWhy can't a Palm Pilot talk to a telescope? That's the question that prompted Steven to attempt adding an IR port to his telescope's control unit. His effort has proved rewarding. Not only can he control his telescope with his Palm, but he has also created the possibility for Internet access.Download: pope-157.zip |
28Daniel Ramirez | Build Your Own Four-Function CalculatorMad Dash for Flash Cash Contest EntryDaniel recently built his own electronic four-function calculator, citing little more than the spirit of invention as the impetus for his choice of design. In this article, he presents us with a thorough description of the project.Download: ramirez-157.zip |
40Ed Nisley | Above the Ground PlaneIR SensingMost professional engineers believe they have an adequate understanding of IR sensing concepts, but it never hurts to brush up on the basics. In this column, Ed expands on many of the topics he covered in a lecture last spring at the Tenth Annual Trinity College Fire-Fighting Robot Contest. Both seasoned designers and curious students will find Ed's straightforward commentary useful. |
44Craig Beiferman | Flexible USB-CAN BridgeMad Dash for Flash Cash First Prize WinnerWhen Craig decided that he needed a cost-effective, efficient way to control several microcontroller circuits from one computer, he used a PIC micro to design a USB-CAN distributed motion controller. Like many do-it-yourself endeavors, this project was born of necessity, so it's inherently inexpensive and easy to follow.Download: beiferman-157.zip |
50Roy Franz | The WiFi SniFiSniffing In and Out of Wireless NetworksAre you having trouble locating 802.11b wireless networks? Don't worry. Roy has the perfect solution. The WiFi SniFi is a compact, easy-to-build device that can "sniff" out wireless net-works and display the appropriate packet information.Download: Franz-157.zip |
60Jeff Bachiochi | HTML From the BenchSpotlight on the Renesas H8 Family, Hitachi and Mitsubishi Market MCUs for Embedded SystemsWhether you design medical, communications, or automotive components, you're sure to find numerous applications for Renesas Technology's H8 family of devices. So, before you begin your next project, you should familiarize yourself with the company's vast suite of H8 products. To do so, take a look at Jeff's comprehensive survey of the H8 family members and their specs. |
Embedded PC70Fred Eady | HTML Applied PCsMission Possible: Achieve Cheap USB ConnectivityExorbitant USB licensing fees and the high price of analysis tools have denied many of you access to the USB marketplace. A champion of the individual designer, Fred is on a mission to prove that it's possible to achieve personal USB connectivity without breaking the bank.Download: Eady-157.zip |
78Tom Cantrell | Silicon UpdateSwitch HitterThe MC33993 was designed with automotive applications in mind, but that doesn't mean that intelligent engineers in other fields won't find it useful. This month, Tom delivers an introduction to the chip's features in addition to discussing its applicability outside the auto industry. |
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