There are many instances in a product development cycle where a developer will want to create a rapid prototype. A developer may want to create...
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A Microchip PIC16F84 LED Sequencer – Part 1
With the start of a new decade, a pandemic where we are on lock-down and the arrival spring, it was a perfect time to go...
Read More >>>7 Steps to Create a Reusable Debounce Algorithm
A quick google search reveals that there are over 212,000 websites that examine how to debounce a button. After examining a number of them it...
Read More >>>2 Techniques to Version Embedded Hardware
When it comes to embedded systems version control, I often immediately jump to thinking about the software. Software changes often and carefully managing those changes...
Read More >>>Protect Your Tools when the Hardware Bites Back
I recently had an exciting experience where I was working with a client who was having I2C issues with a new board they had developed....
Read More >>>Creating an SWD Adapter for STM32 Development Boards (Part 3)
My adapter boards have arrived! As we discussed in the first two parts, the on-board...
Read More >>>PCB Shops for Rapid Prototyping
I recently complete my series on “Creating an SWD Adapter for STM32 Development Boards” which you can find links to below: Part 1 Part 2...
Read More >>>7 Tips for Selecting a Secure Microcontroller
Developing a secure, connected device that can also operate efficiently requires that developers select a microcontroller that includes specific hardware and software features. These features...
Read More >>>Tips and Tricks – 10 Steps for Selecting a Microcontroller (2017)
The way developers select a microcontroller for their embedded systems is dramatically changing. Traditionally developers...
Read More >>>Hardware In-Loop Testing
Hardware In-Loop (HIL) testing runs the test case code on the target microcontroller rather than using a mocked software layer to act as the hardware....
Read More >>>Tips and Tricks – Build an Embedded Workbench for less than $1000
An embedded systems developer looking to build a workbench could spend tens of thousands of...
Read More >>>Tools – The April Board
The April board is a break-out for the Imp Developer module. The April module provides the ability to power the Imp module using a standard...
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