4CJ Abate | HTML Task ManagerDesign, Program, & Prosper |
8John Gorsky | New Product News
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13David Tweed | HTML Test Your EQ |
14Daniel Ramirez | Robotics with Ada95Ada95 is a standardized object-oriented programming language that was developed in the late 1970s by the U.S. Department of Defense. Today, engineers like Daniel use the highly structured language to increase the safety and reliability of their new robotics applications.Download: Ramirez-212.zip |
26CJ Abate | HTML Microchip 16-bit Embedded Control Design ContestWinners AnnouncementThe Microchip 16-Bit Embedded Control 2007 Design Contest gave the world's most talented engineers a chance to test their design skills and learn more about Microchip's 16-bit microcontroller and digital signal controller (DSC) families. Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest.
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30Miguel Sanchez | Vertical Plotter SystemMiguel explains how to build a vertical plotter system that can draw on canvas with a pencil or charcoal stick. The compact, portable system consists of a pen holder hanging from pulleys on two stepper motors. In this article, he describes the entire process, from hardware development to programming the system.Download: MSanchez-212.zip |
36Michael Ghazi Stefan Kaban Scott Morken Carl Philippsen Kyle Wong | Flight ControlA Communications System for an RC HelicopterWhether you are looking to control an RC helicopter or a full-sized car, this system will work for you. By facilitating communication between a base station and a vehicle, the system enables an operator to process commands and receive data. |
43Chris Coulston | Do-It-Yourself Motion-Controlled GamingPart 1: Get Started With a Simple ApplicationThe Nintendo Wii gaming system features a motion-sensing remote that translates hand movements and gestures into actual moves in its games. In this series of articles, Chris describes how you can build your own motion-sensing controller that can interact with a variety of graphics programs running on a PC.Download: Coulston-212.zip |
52Monte Dalrymple | Robotics Made EasyA Peripheral Chip for Low-Level FunctionsRobotics and motion control applications typically require specialized hardware and software. Monte introduces a simple peripheral chip that can take care of all of the low-level functions. |
60Kripasagar Venkat | Efficient Micro MathematicsMultiplication and Division Techniques for MCUsMost inexpensive microcontrollers don't have a hardware multiplier module and typically require numerous instruction cycles to perform multiplication and division operations. Kripasagar describes techniques based on Horner's method for performing efficient multiplication and division in the absence of a hardware multiplier.Download: Venkat-212.zip |
From the Bench69Jeff Bachiochi | Navigating the HeavensWith Celestron's SkyScout, you can explore outer space without leaving your backyard. The handheld device gives you point-and-click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and deep-space objects. You don't even need instructions. Just turn it on and follow the directions on the LCD. ARM processor power brings the heavens to you. |
Lessons from the Trenches76George Martin | Do You Want to Do a Design?Linked ListsAfter months of learning C, it's time to apply what you've learned in a real-world application. eorge explains how to tackle a real design problem from start to finish.Download: Martin-212.zip |
Silicon Update80Tom Cantrell | More Bits, Less FillingTom is a proponent of the 32-bit MCU revolution. This month, he covers several respectable 32-bit chips that deliver performance at a reasonable price. Exciting new applications are on your horizon. |
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