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A superb group of prizes of any engineer, first rate RS!
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@Oding I cannot locate the module I used about 10 years ago now but for a 1kW variable frequency drive to a conveyor belt motor to control both speed and direction I used a Danfoss module. This was 230V... -
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23 hours ago
While it may be useful to establish some "hello world" basic first steps of cloud data / computing, it is a bad idea to define cloud communication as the the standard first step for embedded computing... -
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I think flipping the whole design is too risky to do mistake. I think it is better to just flip board outline (in 2nd PCB file) flip tracks artwork layer by layer, but If you need exact...
December 5, 2019 15:29
Power over Ethernet New features and capabilities - Webinar with ON Semiconductor
An introduction to Power over Ethernet covers the basics of power transfer its characteristic and the stages of the power initialization cycle. Also, we focus on the new features of the 802.3bt standard for delivery of greater power capability.
Common applications for temperature sensors
Whether it’s compensating for temperature-dependent electrical changes, or ensuring equipment doesn’t overheat, there’s almost always a need to know whether your system is blowing hot or cold.
December 4, 2019 13:23
The Engineering Edge – Dinosaurs
Robot Dinosaurs. (That's all you need to know!)
Building a Modular Synthesiser Part 3: Modulation
Building a modulation module with sample and hold and a white noise generator.
DesignSpark Electrical (DSE) is Changing
December 3, 2019 11:23
DesignSpark Electrical (DSE) Is Changing.
Availability of v1.3 and upcoming version 2.0.
December 3, 2019 11:20
The 18th edition of BS7671 and surge protection devices
The new 18th edition of BS7671 has been out for over a year now and one area that still raises the most questions is that regarding surge protection devices.
December 2, 2019 08:15
DesignSpark New Year Giveaway 2020
We are offering you the chance to win an exclusive engineers bundle worth over £2500, including a connected coffee machine, soldering station and Nintendo Switch Lite. Sponsored by Maxim Integrated, TE Connectivity and STMicroelectronics.
December 2, 2019 08:14
Episode 2 - Lucy Goes Animatronic
How can everyday tech give the UK's oldest theme park the engineering edge? Professor Lucy Rogers PhD is heading to Blackgang Chine on the Isle of WIght, which opened in 1840, to find out how they're still going strong with the help of technology.
November 29, 2019 09:02
Which low power MCU is really the lowest power?
Are you choosing the most suitable MCU? With claims of super low power consumption, it pays to investigate a little bit further. How does the MCU perform in the real world and what are the considerations needed to match your application?
Building a Modular Synthesiser Part 2: Using Bela for The First Module
Building the Bela Pepper module, installing it and running some sample projects.
November 28, 2019 08:27
Will there be a new revolution with hollow-core fiber optics?
We take it almost for granted that every time we pick up a mobile phone, switch on a computer – or even a smart television – that we will instantly be connected to the worldwide web in the blink of an eye.
November 27, 2019 11:31
Material choice like never before
Ultimaker Material Alliance, opens the door to a vast range of materials, find the world’s leading filament manufacturers, download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura and discover the print profiles available on the Ultimaker Marketplace.
10 hours ago