I am a Control Systems Engineer working on motion and vehicle body controls. Starting as a DigiKey student ambassador at Purdue University, I have worked on projects ranging from RFID to communication and PCB design.
We started this project with a basic idea of what we wanted for a simple prototype. By the end , we had a fully working PCB remotely logging environmental data!
Last week we found an issue that prevented RFID from working properly. Now with that issue solved we are able to re-run tests and evaluate the RFID system again.
When the 5-volt rail of our newest PCB offered a steady 3.5 volts, we knew something was wrong, but this would turn out to be a process fault, not hardware.
Having some hysteresis in our lives is what keeps things running smoothly, keeps devices running efficiently, and allows our devices to make decisions even when there's no one around.
Explore the role of capacitors in circuit protection, filtering, and energy storage. Learn how capacitors work in both AC & DC circuits for various applications.
Discover the various standards of PoE, their power levels, and how they can be used to power devices like security cameras, WiFi access points, and more.
Discover how a troubled PCB design found redemption through innovative 3D printing solutions, showcasing the potential of combining CAD and 3D printing.