Anyone who likes playing with electronics knows about buying stuff from China. But how good is the stuff?
Category: Electronics Projects
BUGS on my TV Screen – Digital On-Screen Graphics
Remember the old days when we longed for a better TV picture quality? Well, we got it. HDTV. And then the TV networks decided we also needed BUGS, or digital on-screen graphics. And, they can be really annoying.
DIY PCB – My First Attempt, Part 2
My 3D printer now does auto-leveling using a proximity sensor and an external control board. This DIY PCB article describes completion of printed circuit board used in this project.
DIY PCB – My First Attempt, Part 1
It’s amazing that after so many years with radio and electronics hobbies, I had never created a DIY PCB scratch. Oh, sure, I have used printed circuit boards made by others many times. These were either purchased commercially, or fabricated to my design. But it was time to make my own. So, here goes.
Opportunities to Use a 3D printer
Many people begin to use a 3D printer for making toys, models, jewelry and art. These are more aesthetic than practical. But there are many practical ways to use a 3D printer around the house or workshop.
Arduino: A micro-controller for everyone
Last year, a friend of mine told me about the Arduino. He was using one with his model railroad. Hang on, I said, you don’t know anything about computers. “I don’t need to”, he replied. “It only took me a few weeks to learn how to use the Arduino.” My friend is a business executive. The Arduino went on my Christmas wish list (thanks Bob) and I have not looked back.