The Internet of Things: Why Does it Matter?
This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmel’s Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today’s topic: Why the Internet of Things matters.
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Projects with Ryan Slaugh: Active Filters & Tool Suggestions
Over the last few videos I have highlighted helpful circuits. In this video, I highlight an active filter setup utilizing an operational amplifier. Filters are very helpful when working with analog signals. Often the range of frequencies needed are not across the entire band, therefore you need to filter out those that inhibit a clean […]
Whatever Happened to the Kano Kit?
With the Kano Kit now on the verge of shipping to backers, we talked again to Alex Klein about their experience on Kickstarter, and building and designing hardware when you’re not really a hardware company.
The Internet of Things: What is the IoT Toolkit?
This is the second of a three-part series on the Internet of Things with Atmel’s Tom Vu and Internet of Things Council member Michael Koster. Today: What is the IoT Toolkit?
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Make a Simple Intercom From a Pair of Corded Phones
In this project, I show you how you can make a simple intercom system from a pair of old corded telephones. The phones already have all the circuitry that is needed for processing a voice call.
Nest Thermostat Inspires DIY, Open-Source Versions
Inspired by Nest, Spark Labs and Adafruit Industries are releasing their own open-source smart thermostat projects.
Galileo Project: Create a Display to Track the Days Until MAKE hits Newsstands
Using Galileo, Intel’s new Arduino-compatible board, you can create a display in your home to track the number of days until MAKE hits newsstands.