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Automatic Anchor Light

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Federal and international regulations require boats to carry lights between sunset and sunrise and during conditions of restricted visibility. The number and colours of the lights vary with the size of the vessel. Many commercial vessels carry special lights that identify them to the others. This is important because right of way depends on the […] The post Automatic Anchor Light appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/393tENb Electronics, Electrical

AC Lamp Blinker Using Timer 555

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There are at least two popular applications of blinking a string of 110V/230V AC incandescent lamps. The first is audio-visual warning at construction sites or where repairing is going on. The second is to express joy and excitement during holidays like New Year’s Day. Here we use a very simple and low-cost timer NE555 to […] The post AC Lamp Blinker Using Timer 555 appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2I2S2T9 Electronics, Electrical

E-Waste Management Leading To Lower Greenhouse Emissions

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The government of India has notified E-Waste (Management) Rules in 2016 and E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules in 2018 for eco-friendly recycling and reducing e-waste. After buying such electronic devices as smartphones and laptops, most people do not care what happens to the old ones. e-Waste is the term used for such discarded electronic items that […] The post E-Waste Management Leading To Lower Greenhouse Emissions appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2vpJzGT Electronics, Electrical

Smart Inhalers Enabling Better Respiratory Care

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Smart inhalers can be used to administer the correct dose of medicine and track patient health when connected to an app that can gather data. Respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are on the rise due to such factors as air pollution, active or passive smoking, exposure to certain chemicals or […] The post Smart Inhalers Enabling Better Respiratory Care appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/3ccuVnf Electronics, Electrical

Robotic Process Automation Helping Businesses

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Moving forward, we will see mass adoption of tools like chatbots, straight-through processing and robotic process automation (RPA) for routine, repetitive processes. Robotic process automation (RPA) provides integration of software robots with business processes to automate any complex or repetitive process. It is used to modernise customer service, improve business processes and enhance operational productivity. […] The post Robotic Process Automation Helping Businesses appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2T7y9AM Electronics, Electrical

Smart Fabrics Can Help Boost Smart Wearable Industry

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Smart fabrics were initially developed for performance-enhancing purpose for professional athletes, but now their applications are expanding across various industries. The traditional concept of clothing is steadily witnessing a change with advances in technological innovations. Smart fabrics, also known e-textiles or intelligent fabrics, are making new waves in the smart wearable industry. As the name […] The post Smart Fabrics Can Help Boost Smart Wearable Industry appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/39aw5NZ Electronics, Electrical

Convert 12V DC To 9V DC Using IC LM2576

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You may already have on hand a 12V AC/DC adaptor or 12V from your PC or 12V battery, but you need a 9V, 2.5A DC power supply for your embedded system. Certainly, you will need a DC-to-DC converter for the same. You can use a linear regulator but that requires a large heat-sink. Here is […] The post Convert 12V DC To 9V DC Using IC LM2576 appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2TjiDRl Electronics, Electrical

DIY 3D Scanner Using Just Arduino And Android Phone

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The entire project is completely automated and available as open-source Thanks to advanced computational methods, 3D scanning can be used to create real-life, three-dimensional computer models of almost any objects. To do so, one would need good programming skills along with some advanced hardware setup – things most of us aren’t willing to invest time […] The post DIY 3D Scanner Using Just Arduino And Android Phone appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2vnv1Yi Electronics, Electrical

Rapid And Highly Precise 3D Printing Of Tiny Objects

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In contrast to conventional 3D printing methods, the new technique helps create precise objects as small as two centimetres in length, without any breakage in structure. Imagine being to able to create minute objects with precise accuracy and intricate detailing within a matter of seconds. Not only would it save time, but also promote the […] The post Rapid And Highly Precise 3D Printing Of Tiny Objects appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2Vqimi2 Electronics, Electrical

Automatic Water Refiller for Air-Coolers

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Air-coolers provide cool air in a room by adding moisture to the air. This moist air is blown inside the room by an exhaust fan or blower, which makes the room temperature drop. These coolers require frequent refilling of water. Presented here is a circuit to refill water automatically in an air-cooler tank when the […] The post Automatic Water Refiller for Air-Coolers appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2TdWG63 Electronics, Electrical

IOT Based Home Automation System Over The Cloud

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In this video tutorial, students of Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus has designed an IOT Based Home Automation System Over The Cloud. They have explained the parts, connections and working of the system. Courtesy: Syed Shahzeb Hussain The post IOT Based Home Automation System Over The Cloud appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2vYZrQJ Electronics, Electrical

Could Electrical Wave Blaster Provide A New Way To Extinguish Fires?

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Recently, researchers have discovered that application of large alternating current (AC)-producing oscillating electric fields can be used to suppress flames rapidly Fire is a powerful force! If managed properly, it has many uses; but if left unmanaged, it can be destructive. Fire has the power to support the survival of mankind as well as to […] The post Could Electrical Wave Blaster Provide A New Way To Extinguish Fires? appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2HSpk7p Electronics, Electrical

Use MQTT Protocol In Smartphones And Raspberry Pi

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The article demonstrates the use of Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol in smartphones and Raspberry Pi. MQTT, a machine-to-machine Internet of Things (IoT) protocol, is useful for connecting with a remote client where a small code footprint or very low Internet bandwidth is needed. It has been used in sensors communicating to a broker/server […] The post Use MQTT Protocol In Smartphones And Raspberry Pi appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/32mPl8l Electronics, Electrical

“Whenever There Is A Mechanical Movement That Has To Be Counted Or Detected, A Reed Switch Is Applicable”

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Standard reed switches are small, have high reliability and a long life for demanding applications in automotive, industrial and all kinds of position control, position-sensing applications. Standard versions can be modified with terminals according to specific needs. Kai Hold, marketing manager, PIC GmbH, in a conversation with Deepshikha Shukla, explains how reed switches help in […] The post “Whenever There Is A Mechanical Movement That Has To Be Counted Or Detected, A Reed Switch Is Applicable” appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/32jmvFY Electronics, Electrical

Monitor Temperature With Voice Alerts

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This project is based on Arduino Uno and Processing software for monitoring temperature and sending voice alerts. Processing is an open source IDE that can be used to visualise data and implement other functionalities. Circuit and working The circuit is built around Arduino Uno board and LM35 temperature sensor. Connect output pin (V0) of LM35 […] The post Monitor Temperature With Voice Alerts appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2vM6uMy Electronics, Electrical

Make A Simple Power Supply For Adjustable Voltage And Current

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Sometimes a simple analogue power supply with adjustable output voltage and adjustable current-limiting function is needed. This article presents a simple power supply using an adjustable regulator LM350 that provides variable output up to 17V and maximum output current below 2A. LM350 has higher power dissipation as compared to commonly-available adjustable voltage regulator LM317 and, […] The post Make A Simple Power Supply For Adjustable Voltage And Current appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2HHnvdn Electronics, Electrical

Solving Thermal Management Issues Is Critical

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Selecting the right material, form and dimensions are key to producing a quality electronic product. Chris Nash, product manager for PCB Materials, Indium Corp., explains to Deepshikha Shukla how materials enable manufacturing of strong, reliable products that can endure inevitable physical shocks and thermal stresses associated with electronic devices, in applications ranging from Internet of […] The post Solving Thermal Management Issues Is Critical appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/38GHG7j Electronics, Electrical

Microsurgery Robot Precisely Performs Minuscule Medical Operations

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Advancements in reconstructive microsurgery have evolved into super microsurgery for performing minute tissue transplantation. While a surgeon can find it extremely challenging to operate with great precision, a robot’s assistance can help overcome such human limitations. As a consequence of evolving microscopes and instruments, surgeons can now perform super microsurgeries on a minute scale. With […] The post Microsurgery Robot Precisely Performs Minuscule Medical Operations appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2SDg0uo Electronics, Electrical

Serial LCD Module

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In most electronic systems, it is necessary to provide information in the visual form for a convenient user interface. The most commonly used displays in electronic systems are LED, LCD and TFT. Amongst these, an LCD display is the most cost-effective solution as it can display alphanumeric characters along with special user-defined symbols. It also […] The post Serial LCD Module appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/37xGSAc Electronics, Electrical

Build This Electronic Toy For A Child

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Presented here is an electronic toy circuit for your child’s entertainment. The concept of a joint family is disappearing, and childcare is also becoming difficult. It is best to spend some quality time with your child by doing things that interest him/her, or by putting things together to have some fun. This circuit has both […] The post Build This Electronic Toy For A Child appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2vGlZ8I Electronics, Electrical

Cellular IoT Development Boards For Electronics Enthusiasts

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Equipped with powerful processors, these boards are set to assist in your cellular IoT projects 1. Boron LTE The Boron LTE is an impressive development board with 2G/3G capabilities and can act as a standalone cellular base station. It runs on an ARM Cortex-M4F 32-bit processor at a processing speed of 64MHz. It has a […] The post Cellular IoT Development Boards For Electronics Enthusiasts appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/3bMzhRu Electronics, Electrical

Choosing The Right Material Is Critical To The Success Of The 3D Print

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3D printing has revolutionised the manufacturing sector through local and customised production. It remains one of the biggest technological trends. Benjamin Tan, vice president, Ultimaker Asia Pacific, discusses with Ayushee Sharma the various steps involved in getting the perfect 3D-printed product for an application while keeping in mind the environmental impact of such a process […] The post Choosing The Right Material Is Critical To The Success Of The 3D Print appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/37wLtTm Electronics, Electrical

SMS-Based Smart Notice Board

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We are all familiar with how notice boards in schools, offices, colleges and railway platforms look like. But have you ever wondered how they work and how you can make such a board by yourself? So, today we are going to make an SMS-based notice board which can be updated just by a single message […] The post SMS-Based Smart Notice Board appeared first on Electronics For You . from Electronics For You https://ift.tt/2Hs8Dj2 Electronics, Electrical