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Getting Started with Coding a DIY Project

On March 17, 2025 in All, Computing, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

Embedded systems integrate hardware and firmware, using languages like Arduino C++ and CircuitPython for microcontroller programming. Learn how to write and debug DIY electronics projects and explore IDEs, pseudocode, and debugging techniques to develop reliable embedded applications easily.

Tagged With: arduino, c++, circuitpython, coding, development, diy, electronics, embedded, firmware, microcontroller, micropython, programming

Embedded Development Using No-Code/Low-Code Platforms

On March 13, 2025 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

No-code/low-code (NCLC) platforms allow non-programmers to build apps. Popular for desktop and web, they're expanding to embedded systems. Examine NCLC platforms’ capabilities and limitations, like tools with drag-and-drop interfaces for rapid development but limits on customization and performance.

Tagged With: arduino, blocklyduino, development, embedded, labview, mendix, nclc, no-code/low-code, node-red, platform, scratch, torizon, visuino, xod

Developing Haptic Systems

On October 13, 2023 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General, Industrial, Medical, Motor Control, Sensors by Jon Gabay

Haptics is an emerging technology that can enhance the computer user interface for humans by providing touch and feel sensations. To fully realize haptic technology's benefits, with its applications for gaming, industrial, medical, and machine control, developing haptic design techniques is key.

Tagged With: computing, development, force, haptic, pressure, sensation, user interface, weight

LTE-M Connectivity Is Here for Everyone

On September 8, 2022 in All, Computing, IoT, Maker, RF, Robotics, Sensors, Wireless by Microchip Technology

Hobbyists and innovators can now take advantage of the LTE-M development kit and enable their IoT designs to connect to the global cellular network. The embedded processor handles encryption (thanks to the Secure Element chip) and cellular connectivity (thanks to the Monarch 2 Cellular modem).

Tagged With: cellular network, designer, development, global, hobbyist, inventor, iot, lte-m

Biggest Tech Flops of All Time: The Picturephone

On January 19, 2018 in All, Audio, General, Sensors, Wireless by Barry Manz

Flops in technological development are nothing new, but how do they relate? They were led by bright minds who ignored customer sentiment.

Tagged With: AT&T, Bell Laboratories, Bell Labs, Bell System, development, Picturephone, smartphone , technological, telephone, videoconference, Videophone, videotelephony, World’s Fair

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