Flash Bee is an easy-to-make DIY handheld lightning detector based on an ESP32-C3 board, a round display, and AMS AS3935 ...

Measuring the speed of a rotating object is a common requirement. Knowing the speed of table and ceiling fans, as well as ...

In recent years, IR blasters have become a standard part of smart TV systems, but it's not always clear just what these devices are or do. For starters, the IR in the name stands for infrared, which ...

A Virginia-based company has landed a $97 million contract for a large-scale new project at north Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal. AeroVironment, Inc., which has an office in Huntsville, announced Thursday ...

This guide shows you how to build a motion detection system that sends instant WhatsApp alerts using the compact XIAO-ESP32 development board. When the IR sensor detects movement, the board ...

The prospect of Apple AirPods Pro that can ‘see’ is gaining traction, with another industry insider suggesting the Cupertino brand is preparing an infrared-camera-enabled hearable. Hardware tipster ...

Electro-optical detectors are used to measure or sense the radiation emitted or reflected by objects within the detector’s optical field of view (FOV). Passive systems operate without any illumination ...

High-end consumer drone producer DJI has announced the release of its Mini 5 Pro. Not only does it claim to be the world's first palm-sized drone with a one-inch image sensor, but it's got a few other ...

Paul and David Bradt’s Ardiono Projects offers multiple ways to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers for your model railroading projects. Buy the book here. Code for Button/Blink Test (SN095) ...

Whether you're searing steaks in a cast-iron skillet, calibrating a pizza oven, or checking the temperature on HVAC equipment, a reliable infrared thermometer is a necessity not only for accuracy but ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

Old infrared remote controls can be a great way to interface with your projects. One of [AnalysIR’s] latest blog posts goes over the simplest way to create an Arduino based IR receiver, making it ...