Engineering Posts

25 Jun

Reflow Toaster Oven - a Qwiic Hack!

Grab some parts, strap a servo on it, and you'll be reflowing solder in no time!

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11 Jun

Enginursday: Tracking Stars

No, we're not talking about hiding in bushes with long zoom lenses waiting to see what Tom Cruise is wearing today...

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28 May

Sourcing in the Time of COVID-19

The current pandemic is creating havoc all over. Supply chain impacts might not be instantly apparent, but manufacturers closing is just the tip of the iceberg.

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21 May

Enginursday: Efficiency Gains through Design

A short look back at a test-fixture designed to increase efficiency for future development.

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14 May

Enginursday: Understanding Thermal Resistance

Discussing what thermal resistance is, how it’s used for thermal management, and how to maximize the life of your project.

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7 May

Enginursday: A Raspberry Pi-based Magic Mirror

A project for keeping track of the days when it's anything but easy.

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16 Apr

Enginursday: 3D-Printing Your Way to a Better Printer (Part 1)

Here's how I built a printer enclosure for my Taz 6.

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9 Apr

Enginursday: Two-Wheeled Robot Precision Driving with Encoder Feedback

Using encoder feedback to control two DC motors, this robot is self-correcting!

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26 Mar

Enginursday: Switching Sensors with a WS2811 Addressable LED Driver

Facing the daunting task of wiring together 192 of the same I2C sensor inspired a creative solution.

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19 Mar

Enginursday: A Qwiic Comparison of Temperature Sensors

Comparing analog and digital temperature sensors TMP36, TMP102 and TMP117. Which is better?

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