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Autodesk EAGLE’s Imminent Changes: Unveiling a New Strategy for Users

Autodesk EAGLE, a widely acclaimed software for electronic design, is about to undergo significant transformations, and the project team is eager to unveil their new strategy to users. Since Autodesk’s acquisition of EAGLE, it has been clear that the intention was to merge electronics, mechanical design, and manufacturing into an integrated solution. The ultimate goal […] The post Autodesk EAGLE’s Imminent Changes: Unveiling a New Strategy for Users appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/HoqlwXC

Efficient and Compact Stereo Power Amplifier: Unleash High-Quality Audio with the PAM8610

  Stereo power amplifier 10+10W into 8 ohms based on the integrated PAM8610, suitable for systems that require high efficiency and little heat to be dissipated.   By now, the miniaturization of electronic circuits is advancing unstoppably. It involves even those devices of traditional electronics such as audio amplifiers, which do not have a strict […] The post Efficient and Compact Stereo Power Amplifier: Unleash High-Quality Audio with the PAM8610 appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/RM6HEUA

Learn How to Design and Control a Robotic Arm with Arduino and Fusion 360

Building a robot can be a challenging task, even for the most experienced in the field, due to the difficulty of achieving smooth and precise movement through programming. Build Some Stuff decided to not only design their own robot, but to do so using the least number of prefabricated parts possible, keeping the total cost […] The post Learn How to Design and Control a Robotic Arm with Arduino and Fusion 360 appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/KkZNL4E

Cookiecad, the easiest way to create custom cookie cutters to print in 3D

Cookiecad is a tool that allows you to create custom cookie cutters that can be printed in 3D. It’s an easy way to create personalized cookie cutters with your own designs. You can upload your own image, clipart or sketch drawn on paper into Cookiecad Designer and it will turn your 2D design into a […] The post Cookiecad, the easiest way to create custom cookie cutters to print in 3D appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/EFzBUui

Terminus FE1.1 USB hub board: the solution to connect four USB devices

  Based on a single chip from Terminus, it allows you to connect four USB devices starting from a micro USB port; the form-factor is designed for pairing with Raspberry Pi Zero.   We all know what a USB hub is, since at least once we all had to deal with it at home or […] The post Terminus FE1.1 USB hub board: the solution to connect four USB devices appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/c4gaTjl

LED Filament Lamp with Integrated Dimmer Module Design

  LEDs come in many different shapes and sizes. You may have already seen them in those “fake” Edison light bulbs that use an LED filament instead of actual wire filaments. Inside the filament, there is a row of tiny LEDs covered with a flexible material. They operate on 3V and are super bright. This […] The post LED Filament Lamp with Integrated Dimmer Module Design appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/lNhaV24

Main Technologies in 3D Printing

3D printing is a cutting-edge technology that enables the creation of three-dimensional objects through a layer-by-layer process. This method of printing starts from a digital model file and uses bondable materials such as metal or plastic powders to produce the final product. The printed object can have any shape and geometric characteristics, making it a […] The post Main Technologies in 3D Printing appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/Tco0tWG

Understanding the Mechanics of 3D Printing

3D printing is a cutting-edge technology that enables the creation of three-dimensional objects through a layer-by-layer process. This method of printing starts from a digital model file and uses bondable materials such as metal or plastic powders to produce the final product. The printed object can have any shape and geometric characteristics, making it a […] The post Understanding the Mechanics of 3D Printing appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/SnVskEQ

SDS011 the Air Quality Sensor

Measure the quality of the air around us using a laser technology sensor that can quantify the concentration of the infamous micro-dust. Air pollution, and in particular the presence, quantification and concentration of so-called ‘fine dust’, is a very topical problem, especially in large urban agglomerations and near the large industrial areas bordering large cities. […] The post SDS011 the Air Quality Sensor appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/5gpDlhN

Demoboard for ESP32

Demoboard for the famous ESP32 Bluetooth and WiFi module (available among related products under code YB555). The ESP32 module provided for this demo board has a MicroUSB connector that can be used for programming. The ESP32 demo board must be powered at 12V via the PWR plug in order to supply power to all the […] The post Demoboard for ESP32 appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/LVnQcAv

“Colors of Italy” the interactive map of Italy based on the latest Decree

In Italy, during this pandemic period, Decrees of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM) are very frequent and the restrictions vary from region to region. Each region will have a color assigned under these restrictions and the variations of each decree will make the various colors impossible to remember. Colors of Italy is […] The post “Colors of Italy” the interactive map of Italy based on the latest Decree appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Marco Ventimiglia from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/c2hbLdu

Control a Nintendo Gamecube with a PS3 controller

If you are a lover of Retrogaming and do not have the possibility to use the original controllers with the cable, this project is for you. Specifically, an adapter has been built that allows you to use a PlayStation 3 controller on the Nintendo Gamecube in a completely wireless way. The adapter consists of an […] The post Control a Nintendo Gamecube with a PS3 controller appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Marco Ventimiglia from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/qn2gocr

A “Wordclock” with magnets

Do you know what a “Wordclock” is? A Wordclock is a clock that displays the time by lighting up certain letters, contained in a matrix, in order to write the words corresponding to the current time. In this project we will see an alternative Wordclock using 3D printed letters, which will move through a magnetic […] The post A “Wordclock” with magnets appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Marco Ventimiglia from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/WusnZv6

Automated overhead camera assistant

Have you ever wished to have an extra pair of hands in the lab to handle the camera while you are focused on your project? In this article we will build an automated assistant camera, which can automatically move to specific positions chosen previously or, alternatively, pan continuously from the top of the workbench. The […] The post Automated overhead camera assistant appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Bianchi Gabriele from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/QBZczNy

Door alarm system with Raspberry Pi

In this project we will see how to use Home Assistant software to create an intrusion alarm system for your home. The system will basically detect if the door is opened without authorization and then send a notification to your smartphone. We will use a magnet with a reed switch to determine if the door […] The post Door alarm system with Raspberry Pi appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Bianchi Gabriele from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/K5OPEcd

Arduino based USB MIDI controller

If you are a music composer, or just use your PC to record your musical instrument, you know how useful a MIDI controller can be in order to change certain parameters on the fly. Let’s see how to build one at home with potentiometers, buttons and an Arduino. To use an Arduino as a MIDI […] The post Arduino based USB MIDI controller appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Marco Ventimiglia from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/qQD8u1b

NIXIE STYLE LED DISPLAY

We pick up the fascinating Nixie tubes through displays based on packages of laser-engraved plexiglass plates, illuminated by Neopixel LEDs. For those born in the era of solid-state displays, be they LED, 7-segment, dot-matrix, or even liquid crystal, it is difficult to imagine how text and numbers were displayed before their advent; Well, those who […] The post NIXIE STYLE LED DISPLAY appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/ZIr9uRn

TOTEM: learning by experimenting

  Let’s learn about an interesting educational platform that allows you to make and study a real multitude of electronic circuits and their applications. Among the techniques to approach students and very young people, the one of using ecosystems related to prototyping boards such as Arduino has proved to be very effective; next to it […] The post TOTEM: learning by experimenting appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Boris Landoni from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/6lhDKiR

A New Perspective on Electronics Education! The Pico Bricks

Pico Bricks, whose development was completed after an R&D process of up to 2 years in cooperation with Robotistan and BenMaker, is now open to crowdfunding on Kickstarter! Pico Bricks was funded more than 200% in a short time. Check out Pico Bricks on Kickstarter: Pico Bricks on Kickstarter Electronics education and coding is one […] The post A New Perspective on Electronics Education! The Pico Bricks appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is mertaltuntas from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/FZxHD2P

Google Assistant Voice Controlled Switch – NodeMCU IOT Proje

  Imagine having all your devices connected via one smart voice assistant giving you the ability to turn things on or off as you wish. Well, you can do exactly that. Read on to see how you can control any electrical appliance with the help of Google Assistant. More info The post Google Assistant Voice Controlled Switch – NodeMCU IOT Proje appeared first on Open Electronics . The author is Emanuele Signoretta from Open Electronics https://ift.tt/aswZ4hG