Your TV's RS-232 port is a seriously useful automation tool - how to unlock its full potential ...

Focused on versatility and modularity, the LiteWing drone can be programmed and controlled using different platforms. When you purchase a LiteWing drone, it ships with default firmware that supports ...

Modbus is one of the oldest and still most popular industrial communication protocols on the planet. Created by Modicon in 1979, it is today the lingua franca of sensors, drives, energy meters and ...

In our earlier article about Macintosh project creator Jef Raskin, we looked at his quest for the humane computer, one that was efficient, consistent, useful, and above all else, respectful and ...

The intersection of software and hardware has never been more exciting. With just a few lines of Python and some basic electronics knowledge, you can build a robot that listens to your voice and acts ...

Yes, you can program Arduino with Python using the PyFirmata library. While Arduino traditionally uses C++ code, Python can control Arduino boards through the Firmata protocol, allowing you to ...

Last time, we looked into using a logic analyzer to decode SPI signals of LCD displays, which can help us reuse LCD screens from proprietary systems, or port LCD driver code from one platform to ...

When installed using pip, pymcuprog CLI is located in the Python scripts folder. Test connectivity by reading the device ID using Curiosity Nano: The AVR UPDI interface implements a UART protocol, ...

The Raspberry Pi dominated the maker scene for a decade. Supply chain problems then brought the high flying to an end. With the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now attempting to break ...

It used to be only high-end test equipment that had some sort of remote control port. These days, though, they are quite common. Historically, test gear used IEEE-488 (also known as GPIB or, from the ...

Wahome Karonji is a tech enthusiast with a proven track record of excelling in microcontroller-based projects. With a wealth of experience in this field, he has developed a keen eye for finding ...