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VIDEO Internet of Tiny Cars [Maker Update #141] - Maker.io

This week on Maker Update, internet controlled RC cars, a 3D printer world record, animating 36 servos, plotter art from Wi-Fi maps, a funky ghost, and freeform circuit tips from the master.

REFERENCE DESIGN STEVAL-LLL001V1: 5 x 24 LED Matrix with USB Control Board

The STEVAL-LLL001V1 board is designed to demonstrate the features of the STLED524 intelligent matrix LED display driver with a 5 x 24 matrix of SMD white LEDs incorporated on the board.

ARTICLE Integrate Voice Assistants into Portable Speakers and Smart Headsets

While voice-enabled services are increasingly being used to control device functions, designers find it a challenge to identify, capture and wirelessly transmit voice in environments that are often both acoustically and electrically noisy.

VIDEO MIDI Controller & Synthesizer Project – Part 1 AGM Summer Break Edition

University of Minnesota Duluth Engineering student Evan is in the Digi-Key HQ maker space on summer break to demonstrate breadboarding techniques by putting together a 12-key MIDI controller.

REFERENCE DESIGN WRL-13711: SparkFun ESP8266 Thing - Dev Board

This is the SparkFun ESP8266 Thing Dev Board – a development board that has been solely designed around the ESP8266, with an integrated FTDI USB-to-Serial chip.

ARTICLE How to Design Low-Power Always-On Wearables: Part 2 – Protect and Recharge Batteries for Long Life

As wearables are becoming more popular, wearable manufacturers are adding more features to stay competitive, which usually increases the power drain on the battery.

VIDEO Vaccine Monitoring Application

Lascar explains the importance of monitoring Vaccine Temperatures with Calibrated Temperature Data Loggers.

REFERENCE DESIGN EVAL-SCS001V1: USB Type-C to Screw Terminal Breakout Adpater

The EVAL-SCS001V1 reference design lets you create a USB Type-C connector quickly and easily in order to power any application up to 100 W (20 V, 5 A).

ARTICLE Build a MEMS Vibration Sensor System for Condition-Based Monitoring in Industrial Applications

By detecting conditions that typically precede equipment failure, industrial engineers can repair machinery before it fails.

VIDEO Lasers to 11 [Maker Update #138] - Maker.io

This week on Maker Update, an upright laser harp, Sphero gobbles up LittleBits, reeling kite string, wiggly antennas, and designing for Burning Man.

REFERENCE DESIGN CC1101EMK868-915: 779 ~ 928 MHz Transceivers

By programming this MCU and utilizing the various peripherals included on the Evaluation Board, the user can easily make a prototype of the intended application.

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