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On Paper and Breadboarding: Maxim MAX603 5V Low...
The MAX603 is a Voltage Regulator that will provide 5v output and can accept a voltage very close to this output voltage featuring its low dropout. The input voltage is...
On Paper and Breadboarding: Maxim MAX603 5V Low...
The MAX603 is a Voltage Regulator that will provide 5v output and can accept a voltage very close to this output voltage featuring its low dropout. The input voltage is...
On Paper and Breadboarding: 7805 Voltage Regula...
The 7805 Voltage regulator outputs 5 volts and requires at least 8 volts at the input (high dropout voltage). The middle pin is connected to ground. Capacitors are needed to...
On Paper and Breadboarding: 7805 Voltage Regula...
The 7805 Voltage regulator outputs 5 volts and requires at least 8 volts at the input (high dropout voltage). The middle pin is connected to ground. Capacitors are needed to...
On Paper: Wall Adapters for Power
Wall Adapters have an input voltage generally between 110v or 220v. This voltage may read 115v, 120v, 230v or 240v. the output voltage will vary widely. This usually depends on...
On Paper: Wall Adapters for Power
Wall Adapters have an input voltage generally between 110v or 220v. This voltage may read 115v, 120v, 230v or 240v. the output voltage will vary widely. This usually depends on...
On Paper: Voltage Regulation (Bring the Voltage...
A voltage regulator takes a higher voltage and provides a set voltage that the regulator is designed to output. There are a few types of regulators: switching regulators, high dropout...
On Paper: Voltage Regulation (Bring the Voltage...
A voltage regulator takes a higher voltage and provides a set voltage that the regulator is designed to output. There are a few types of regulators: switching regulators, high dropout...
On Paper: Voltage Dividing Formula using the Tw...
The formula for the voltage divider.The formula for a voltage divider is: Vout = (R1 / (R1 + R2)) * Vin Example: Vout = (100ohm / (100ohm + 50ohm)) *...
On Paper: Voltage Dividing Formula using the Tw...
The formula for the voltage divider.The formula for a voltage divider is: Vout = (R1 / (R1 + R2)) * Vin Example: Vout = (100ohm / (100ohm + 50ohm)) *...
On Paper: Voltage Divider Schematic
A voltage divider is just two resistors of a specified value to create a proportion for a voltage output that exists between the two resistors.
On Paper: Voltage Divider Schematic
A voltage divider is just two resistors of a specified value to create a proportion for a voltage output that exists between the two resistors.
On Paper: Using Interrupts with the Timer/Counter
The interrupt can be used to create an event when the timer/counter TCNT1 or TCNT0 achieves a specific value. The OCR1A is used to hold this value. The TCCR1B is...
On Paper: Using Interrupts with the Timer/Counter
The interrupt can be used to create an event when the timer/counter TCNT1 or TCNT0 achieves a specific value. The OCR1A is used to hold this value. The TCCR1B is...
On Paper: Understanding Voltage Dividing using ...
A voltage divider is a way to decrease a voltage to a proportion of the circuit voltage using two resistors or a potentiometer. The proportion of two resistors will create...
On Paper: Understanding Voltage Dividing using ...
A voltage divider is a way to decrease a voltage to a proportion of the circuit voltage using two resistors or a potentiometer. The proportion of two resistors will create...
On Paper: Understanding Variance with ADC Conve...
When doing conversions with the ADC (Analog to Digital Conversion), the result may have a variance from conversion to conversion. This gives you a method to calculate this deflection over...
On Paper: Understanding Variance with ADC Conve...
When doing conversions with the ADC (Analog to Digital Conversion), the result may have a variance from conversion to conversion. This gives you a method to calculate this deflection over...
On Paper: Understanding the Pins of the LCD (pi...
Each of the pins on the LCD have their own functions. #1 pin: VSS - Ground #2 pin: VDD - 5v Supply #3 pin: V0 - contract Adjustment #4 pin:...
On Paper: Understanding the Pins of the LCD (pi...
Each of the pins on the LCD have their own functions. #1 pin: VSS - Ground #2 pin: VDD - 5v Supply #3 pin: V0 - contract Adjustment #4 pin:...
On Paper: Understanding the Character LCD (Liqu...
The LCD is an output device that can display actual alphanumeric characters.
On Paper: Understanding the Character LCD (Liqu...
The LCD is an output device that can display actual alphanumeric characters.
On Paper: The Power Pins of the AVR Atmega32 an...
The power pins of for the Atmega32, Atmega324A, Atmega324P and other pin compatible AVR microcontrollers are located at pin 10 (VCC) and pin 11 (GND).
On Paper: The Power Pins of the AVR Atmega32 an...
The power pins of for the Atmega32, Atmega324A, Atmega324P and other pin compatible AVR microcontrollers are located at pin 10 (VCC) and pin 11 (GND).
On Paper: Understanding Batteries, their Voltag...
Batteries come in various sizes and voltages. There are also rechargeable batteries, NiMH (Nickle Metal Hydride), Li-ion (lithium-ion battery), etc. that have the same size but carry a different voltage....
On Paper: Understanding Batteries, their Voltag...
Batteries come in various sizes and voltages. There are also rechargeable batteries, NiMH (Nickle Metal Hydride), Li-ion (lithium-ion battery), etc. that have the same size but carry a different voltage....
On Paper: Timers and Counters for AVR Microcont...
There is an internal clock in the microcontroller. By default, this clock ticks one million times per second (1 megahertz or 1 MHz). The AVR microcontroller that you see in...
On Paper: Timers and Counters for AVR Microcont...
There is an internal clock in the microcontroller. By default, this clock ticks one million times per second (1 megahertz or 1 MHz). The AVR microcontroller that you see in...
AND, OR and NOT Bitwise Logical Operations
Understanding the 'AND', 'OR' and 'NOT' bitwise logical operations on paper.
AND, OR and NOT Bitwise Logical Operations
Understanding the 'AND', 'OR' and 'NOT' bitwise logical operations on paper.
On Paper: Testing the Accelerometer Showing the...
The accelerometer is powered by batteries and regulated by the Maxim MAX604 chip with the discrete component of 10uf electrolytic capacitors. The MAX604 outputs 3.3v which this accelerometer accepts as...
On Paper: Testing the Accelerometer Showing the...
The accelerometer is powered by batteries and regulated by the Maxim MAX604 chip with the discrete component of 10uf electrolytic capacitors. The MAX604 outputs 3.3v which this accelerometer accepts as...
On Paper: Setting a Cursor Location
a 20x4 LCD is described. the command 0b10000000 to the LCD allows you to set the curcor at a specific location. The trailing 0000000 is the position on the display....
On Paper: Setting a Cursor Location
a 20x4 LCD is described. the command 0b10000000 to the LCD allows you to set the curcor at a specific location. The trailing 0000000 is the position on the display....
On Paper: Schematic Symbol for a Battery
The schematic symbol for a battery actually looks like the battery. A standard battery has a little round notch on one end (the plus side) as does the schematic symbol.
On Paper: Schematic Symbol for a Battery
The schematic symbol for a battery actually looks like the battery. A standard battery has a little round notch on one end (the plus side) as does the schematic symbol.
On Paper: Schematic Converting AC to DC with Ex...
The AC (Alternating Current) first goes through a transformer to step down the voltage from the mains power (110v or 220v). The sine wave after the transformer is now a...
On Paper: Schematic Converting AC to DC with Ex...
The AC (Alternating Current) first goes through a transformer to step down the voltage from the mains power (110v or 220v). The sine wave after the transformer is now a...
On Paper: Schematic Best Practice - The Ground ...
The ground (GND) symbol should be drawn pointing down (like it's pointing to the ground). The positive voltage is best draw pointing up. This is a best practice tidbit. just...
On Paper: Schematic Best Practice - The Ground ...
The ground (GND) symbol should be drawn pointing down (like it's pointing to the ground). The positive voltage is best draw pointing up. This is a best practice tidbit. just...
On Paper: Regulator in the Context of a Power S...
Regulators are used after the power supply has been converted to DC from AC. The regulator requires capacitors to create a current that the regulator will accept. The lowest portion...
On Paper: Regulator in the Context of a Power S...
Regulators are used after the power supply has been converted to DC from AC. The regulator requires capacitors to create a current that the regulator will accept. The lowest portion...
On Paper: PWM (Pulse width Modulation) Brief De...
PWM is a digital way of outputting a specific voltage between the top and bottom voltages (i.e. 5v to 0v). The output would be a pulse within a period of...
On Paper: PWM (Pulse width Modulation) Brief De...
PWM is a digital way of outputting a specific voltage between the top and bottom voltages (i.e. 5v to 0v). The output would be a pulse within a period of...
On Paper: Power Requirements of the Atmega32 an...
The power requirements for the the two microcontrollers (Atmega32 and Atmega324): Atmega32 - 4.5v to 5.5v Atmega324A - 1.8v to 5.5v (a much broader range of voltages) Atmega324P - 2.7v...
On Paper: Power Requirements of the Atmega32 an...
The power requirements for the the two microcontrollers (Atmega32 and Atmega324): Atmega32 - 4.5v to 5.5v Atmega324A - 1.8v to 5.5v (a much broader range of voltages) Atmega324P - 2.7v...
On Paper: On Paper: Part 2 Accelerometer Described
Accelerometer will contain the ability to measure one of more axes. In this case, an axis is a plane about which the accelerometer is tilted, or a direction on which...
On Paper: On Paper: Part 2 Accelerometer Described
Accelerometer will contain the ability to measure one of more axes. In this case, an axis is a plane about which the accelerometer is tilted, or a direction on which...