jpralves.nethttps://jpralves.net/2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Joao Alves personal site with information related to electronics, science, technology and computers230V AC to 1.5V DC PCB for Your Application2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/230v-ac-to-15v-dc-pcb-for-your-application.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_230VAcTo15VDcPcbForYourApplica_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The project is about how to convert 240V AC input power to 1.5V DC output power for your application. A power management integrated circuit (PMIC) is utilized to supply the necessary power to complex electronic circuits. Designing a primary …</p>3D printed reactor core makes solar fuel production more efficient2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Peter Rüeggtag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/3d-printed-reactor-core-makes-solar-fuel-production-more-efficient.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_3DPrintedReactorCoreMakesSolar_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using a new 3D printing technique, researchers at ETH Zurich have developed special ceramic structures for a solar reactor. Initial experimental testing show that these structures can boost the production yield of solar fuels. In recent years, engineers at ETH …</p>A Novel System for Slip Prevention of Unmanned Rovers2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/a-novel-system-for-slip-prevention-of-unmanned-rovers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ANovelSystemForSlipPreventionO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers take inspiration from muscles in the human body to develop a system that helps unmanned rovers detect slip condition Planetary rovers, which help humanity explore other planets, can deviate from their targeted paths or get stuck due to slipping …</p>Accelerating AI tasks while preserving data security2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/accelerating-ai-tasks-while-preserving-data-security.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_AcceleratingAiTasksWhilePreser_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The SecureLoop search tool efficiently identifies secure designs for hardware that can boost the performance of complex AI tasks, while requiring less energy. With the proliferation of computationally intensive machine-learning applications, such as chatbots that perform real-time language translation, device …</p>AMD Expands Ryzen Embedded Processor Family for High-Performance Industrial Automation, Machine Vision and Edge Applications2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/amd-expands-ryzen-embedded-processor-family-for-high-performance-industrial-automation-machine-vision-and-edge-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_AmdExpandsRyzenEmbeddedProcess_t.jpg" /></p><p>” AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced at Smart Production Solutions 2023 the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series processor family, optimized for the high-performance requirements of industrial markets. By combining “Zen 4” architecture and integrated Radeon graphics, Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series processors …</p>AMD Extends 3rd Gen EPYC CPU Lineup to Deliver New Levels of Value for Mainstream Applications2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/amd-extends-3rd-gen-epyc-cpu-lineup-to-deliver-new-levels-of-value-for-mainstream-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_AmdExtends3RdGenEpycCpuLineupT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the extension of its 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ processor family with six new offerings providing a robust suite of data center CPUs to meet the needs of general IT and mainstream computing for businesses seeking …</p>Arduino Buttonless LED Matrix Clock with ADXL335 sensor2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/arduino-buttonless-led-matrix-clock-with-adxl335-sensor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ArduinoButtonlessLedMatrixCloc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Multimode Arduino Matrix Clock, Word Clock, Thermometer, and Random Word Generator controlled by various motions. This time I will describe to you a way to make an interesting clock on an 8x8 Led matrix, that does not contain any buttons …</p>Arduino interfacing hx711 load cell with oled display2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/arduino-interfacing-hx711-load-cell-with-oled-display.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ArduinoInterfacingHx711LoadCel_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this article we will learn how to Interface Arduino with HX711 Load cell. HX711 Load cell interfacing with Arduino In this article we will learn how to Interface Arduino with HX711 Load cell. In the last post we will …</p>Arduino interfacing with Calculator2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/arduino-interfacing-with-calculator.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ArduinoInterfacingWithCalculat_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this article we will learn how to Interface Calculator using Arduino Uno Working… Creating a basic calculator using an Arduino microcontroller involves connecting a keypad or other input device, a display, and writing code to perform arithmetic operations.”</p>Arm Extends Cortex-M Portfolio to Bring AI to the Smallest Endpoint Devices2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/arm-extends-cortex-m-portfolio-to-bring-ai-to-the-smallest-endpoint-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_ArmExtendsCortexMPortfolioToBr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are grabbing headlines, but many don’t realize how much AI is already deployed in embedded devices and impacting applications across our homes, cities and in industry – this is referred to …</p>Binghamton computer scientists program robotic seeing-eye dog to guide the visually impaired2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Stephen Folkertstag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/binghamton-computer-scientists-program-robotic-seeing-eye-dog-to-guide-the-visually-impaired.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_BinghamtonComputerScientistsPr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Last year, the Computer Science Department at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science went trick-or-treating with a quadruped robotic dog. This year, they are using the robot for something that Assistant Professor Shiqi Zhang calls “much …</p>Brand-New Snapdragon 7-Series Mobile Platform Provides Remarkable Performance and Power Efficiency with First-in-Tier Features2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/brand-new-snapdragon-7-series-mobile-platform-provides-remarkable-performance-and-power-efficiency-with-first-in-tier-features.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_BrandNewSnapdragon7SeriesMobil_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform to amplify immersive experiences and bring premium performance to consumers’ everyday life. The upgraded platform delivers across-the-board advancements to ignite on-device AI, fan-favorite mobile gaming, a creativity-charged camera …</p>Building a high-efficiency Class D audio amplifier using MOS2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/building-a-high-efficiency-class-d-audio-amplifier-using-mos.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_BuildingAHighEfficiencyClassDA_t.jpg" /></p><p>“We will discuss the Class D amplifier and build a hardware prototype of the amplifier and test its performance. Audio technology has undergone remarkable evolution in recent decades, reshaping how we consume digital media. From classic tube amplifiers to modern …</p>Compact Accelerator Technology Achieves Major Energy Milestone2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/compact-accelerator-technology-achieves-major-energy-milestone.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_CompactAcceleratorTechnologyAc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Particle accelerators hold great potential for semiconductor applications, medical imaging and therapy, and research in materials, energy and medicine. But conventional accelerators require plenty of elbow room — kilometers — making them expensive and limiting their presence to a handful of national …</p>Connecting a Mouse to an Arduino2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/connecting-a-mouse-to-an-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ConnectingAMouseToAnArduino_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Connecting a mouse to an Arduino is simple. With just a few wires, we can easily integrate it into our Arduino projects. Connecting a mouse to an Arduino is simple. With just a few wires, we can easily integrate it …</p>Control Robot Arm With Simple Gestures2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/control-robot-arm-with-simple-gestures.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ControlRobotArmWithSimpleGestu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Controlling a robot with joysticks or a mobile application is a common practice. However, I like to challenge my students by exploring alternative ways to control robot arm movements, such as using simple hand gestures. In the provided video, it …</p>Create Your Own NanoLeaf LED Panels!2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/create-your-own-nanoleaf-led-panels.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_CreateYourOwnNanoleafLedPanels_t.jpg" /></p><p>“We all know that NanoLeaf LED panels are quite expensive. However, you can create today’s project at a very affordable price. Materials Let’s start with the things you will need: a 12V power supply, a perfboard, an ESP8266 …</p>Deaf Link2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/deaf-link.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DeafLink_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In a world where communication is the cornerstone of human connection, there exists a gap that separates Deaf people from us. I was profoundly worried about the unhappy lives of Deaf individuals in a busy suburban town and how they …</p>DIY 16mm Film Digitizer2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/diy-16mm-film-digitizer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_Diy16MmFilmDigitizer_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Preserve memories in under 200 lines of code using an Arduino, Raspberry Pi and an old projector. My project is a 16mm film digitization machine that utilizes an Arduino Uno, Raspberry PI 3, a Raspberry PI HD camera, a Pimoroni …</p>DIY Games with Raspberry Pi Pico2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/diy-games-with-raspberry-pi-pico.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DiyGamesWithRaspberryPiPico_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Introduction: Welcome to this project where I will be creating an exciting games using MicroPython and Raspberry Pi Pico. In this project, I will connect a joystick controller and an 8x8 LED matrix to the Raspberry Pi Pico to build …</p>DIY simple Arduino 24/7 Lightning monitoring system2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/diy-simple-arduino-247-lightning-monitoring-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DiySimpleArduino247LightningMo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Simple to build, but powerful system for continuous monitoring of electrical discharges (lightning) A lightning detector is a device or system designed to detect the presence of lightning discharges in the atmosphere. It’s used to monitor and provide warnings …</p>DIY Simple Arduino Metronome2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/diy-simple-arduino-metronome.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DiySimpleArduinoMetronome_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is a simple beginner Arduino project with a great visual effect, but also a very useful tool when learning to play a musical instrument. A metronome is a device used in music to help musicians keep a consistent tempo …</p>DIY Wooden Nanoleaf Light Panels2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/diy-wooden-nanoleaf-light-panels.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DiyWoodenNanoleafLightPanels_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hi, I am Giovanni Aggiustatutto and welcome to this Instructable! In this guide we will build some RGB lights to hang on the wall, which have some details that I think are very interesting. In fact, these six wooden hexagons …</p>Doppler Effect made easy2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/doppler-effect-made-easy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DopplerEffectMadeEasy_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Just a small project to demonstrate the Doppler effect using ultrasonic sound and the absolute minimum of components. Let me skip the theory, you can it read elsewhere. Just upload the code and enjoy. Well, of course you need an …</p>dual-led-ring-watch2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/dual-led-ring-watch.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_DualLedRingWatch_t.jpg" /></p><p>“3D Printed Wall-Mounted NeoPixel LED Clock with NTP Synchronization Description This project is a creative take on a digital clock, utilizing a circular arrangement of NeoPixel LEDs that face towards the wall, casting an ambient glow that visually represents the …</p>ECH83 Guitar Preamplifier with Tone Control on 12V DC2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/ech83-guitar-preamplifier-with-tone-control-on-12v-dc.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_Ech83GuitarPreamplifierWithTon_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Simple single tube preamplifier with tone control that includes options for adjusting the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies. A vacuum tube preamplifier is typically used to amplify the signal from a microphone, musical instrument, or other audio source before it …</p>Efficient Biohybrid Batteries2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/efficient-biohybrid-batteries.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_EfficientBiohybridBatteries_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Formic acid, which can be produced electrochemically from carbon dioxide, is a promising energy carrier. A Chinese research team have now developed a fast-charging hybrid battery system that combines the electrochemical generation of formic acid as an energy carrier with …</p>Engineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00David L. Chandlertag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/engineers-develop-an-efficient-process-to-make-fuel-from-carbon-dioxide.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_EngineersDevelopAnEfficientPro_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The approach directly converts the greenhouse gas into formate, a solid fuel that can be stored indefinitely and could be used to heat homes or power industries. The search is on worldwide to find ways to extract carbon dioxide from …</p>EQM_OBDWEB2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/eqm_obdweb.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_EqmObdweb_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Introduction A WEB Based or Wifi/BLE (EL327 Compatible) OBDII Dongle Platform using the ESP32 WROVER (16MB) Module An OBDII Dongle using the ESP32 Wrover with built-in SPIFFF memory is used as a CAN BUS OBDII reader and the data …</p>ESP32-CAM Time Lapse Recorder2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/esp32-cam-time-lapse-recorder.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_Esp32CamTimeLapseRecorder_t.jpg" /></p><p>“I have updated the “IP Camera” and “Camera Microphone” firmware to the new revision with two new features, esp32-cam time lapse and AVI file export: 1. Time Lapse: this feature lets you to use your esp32-cam module as a time …</p>ESP32-Cheap-Yellow-Display2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/esp32-cheap-yellow-display.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_Esp32CheapYellowDisplay_t.jpg" /></p><p>“There is an ESP32 with a built in 320 x 240 2.8” LCD display with a touch screen called the “ESP32-2432S028R”, since this doesn’t roll of the tongue, I propose it should be renamed the “Cheap Yellow …</p>Exotic atomic nucleus sheds light on the world of quarks2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/exotic-atomic-nucleus-sheds-light-on-the-world-of-quarks.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ExoticAtomicNucleusShedsLightO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“CERN and the Accelerator Laboratory in Jyväskylä, Finland, have teamed up to weigh in on the understanding of the effects of the weak force on quarks Experiments at CERN and the Accelerator Laboratory in Jyväskylä, Finland, have revealed that the …</p>Generating cold with solids2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/generating-cold-with-solids.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_GeneratingColdWithSolids_t.jpg" /></p><p>“After more than a century, physicists aim to dethrone the tried-and-tested technology of the refrigerator, as cooling can be made more energy-efficient. The compressor technology used in today’s refrigerators was invented more than a century ago. “The technology has …</p>HackSpace magazine #722023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/hackspace-magazine-72.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/EB444_HackspaceMagazine72_t.jpg" /></p><p>“We’ve had our hands on the Raspberry Pi 5 for a while; now it’s time to put it though its paces. From machine learning to building a home server, we see how the new computer works in the …</p>Heavy ions return in style2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/heavy-ions-return-in-style.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_HeavyIonsReturnInStyle_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Following the successful repair in August of a small leak in the insulation vacuum of the LHC inner triplet assembly near Point 8, beams returned on 30 August for the first long heavy-ion run of Run 3. Stable beams were …</p>High-resolution Voltage-Current Digital Logger2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/high-resolution-voltage-current-digital-logger.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_HighResolutionVoltageCurrentDi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This tool provides logging function that gets data on voltage, current and power consumption for 0 to 85V DC. Voltage-Current Logger - High-resolution digital power monitor and logger I wanted a tool to measure the power, voltage, and current values used …</p>How to make Arduino LED Tester + Resistor Calculator2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/how-to-make-arduino-led-tester-resistor-calculator.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_HowToMakeArduinoLedTesterResis_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Useful tool for testing, and determining characteristics of LEDs, as well as a calculator for calculating the series resistor. Light Emitting Diode as an electronic component are very often used in electronic devices. There are many different types with specific …</p>How to Make CNC Drawing Machine2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/how-to-make-cnc-drawing-machine.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_HowToMakeCncDrawingMachine_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hi people, Have you ever thought you could build a CNC machine at your home? I guess most of them would say no. But in this project I will show you how you can make your Own CNC drawing machine …</p>How to Make Sun Tracking Sunflower Robot Using Arduino2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/how-to-make-sun-tracking-sunflower-robot-using-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_HowToMakeSunTrackingSunflowerR_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hello there I’m happy that this project caught your interest, This is a sunflower which you can call an electronic version of an actual sunflower. What does an ordinary sunflower do? It tracks the sun and keeps its face …</p>Inside the Intel 386 processor die: the clock circuit2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/inside-the-intel-386-processor-die-the-clock-circuit.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_InsideTheIntel386ProcessorDieT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Processors are driven by a clock, which controls the timing of each step inside the chip. In this blog post, I’ll examine the clock-generation circuitry inside the Intel 386 processor. Earlier processors such as the 8086 (1978) were simpler …</p>Intel Gaudi AI Accelerator Gains 2x Performance Leap on GPT-3 with FP8 Software2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/intel-gaudi-ai-accelerator-gains-2x-performance-leap-on-gpt-3-with-fp8-software.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_IntelGaudiAiAcceleratorGains2X_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The latest MLPerf results for Intel Gaudi2 and 4th Gen Intel Xeon demonstrate how Intel is raising the bar for AI performance with cost-effective and high-performance AI solutions. Today, MLCommons published results of the industry standard MLPerf training v3.1 …</p>Intel Technology Helps Power Solution for a More Resilient Grid2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/intel-technology-helps-power-solution-for-a-more-resilient-grid.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_IntelTechnologyHelpsPowerSolut_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Ahead of Enlit Europe, Intel announced that its technology is helping power the Edge for Smart Secondary Substations (E4S) Alliance’s new solution to modernize the energy grid. The E4S solution disrupts the existing system, helping it move from a …</p>Interfacing SX1278 (Ra-02) LORA Module with Arduino2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/interfacing-sx1278-ra-02-lora-module-with-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_InterfacingSx1278Ra02LoraModul_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Here LORA SX1278 module is used with Arduino to implement Long distance Bi directional communication What is LoRa LoRa, a wireless modulation method, is based on Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) technology. It transmits data by encoding it in radio waves …</p>IoT Robot Car using MQTT2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/iot-robot-car-using-mqtt.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_IotRobotCarUsingMqtt_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Build an Arduino powered robot or car that can be remotely controlled over the web using the EMQX MQTT broker. In this guide I’ll show you how to quickly put together a remote controlled robot using off-the-shelf parts and …</p>Linux Kernel 6.6 Arrives With Numerous Refinements2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/linux-kernel-66-arrives-with-numerous-refinements.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_LinuxKernel66ArrivesWithNumero_t.jpg" /></p><p>“It is time for another Linux kernel release! The Linux kernel 6.6 release is a big one with plenty of improvements across the board for various laptops, networking hardware, processors and what not. Linus Torvalds mentions: There’s a …</p>Liquid Propane Tank Remote Level Monitoring2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/liquid-propane-tank-remote-level-monitoring.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_LiquidPropaneTankRemoteLevelMo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Wanted to monitor my liquid propane tank level and add it to my dashboard for monitoring. Wanted to monitor my propane tank levels and add it to my existing Grafana dashboard to monitor the level. The Dials on the propane …</p>Macro Mouse2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/macro-mouse.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_MacroMouse_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Versatile handheld device merging keyboard and mouse functionality offering enhanced control. Plug and play device works via Bluetooth The mouse and keyboard are two essential input devices used for computing. Wireless keyboards and mice have become increasingly popular due to …</p>Making Electric Vehicles Last2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/making-electric-vehicles-last.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_MakingElectricVehiclesLast_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In the realm of electric vehicles, powered by stored electric energy, the key lies in rechargeable batteries capable of enduring multiple charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries have been the poster child for this application. However, due to limitations in energy storage …</p>Microchip Introduces Industry’s Most Complete Solution for 800G Active Electrical Cables (AECs) Used for Generative AI Networks2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/microchip-introduces-industrys-most-complete-solution-for-800g-active-electrical-cables-aecs-used-for-generative-ai-networks.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_MicrochipIntroducesIndustrysMo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New META-DX2C 800G retimer is supported by a complete hardware and software reference design with key Microchip components The rise of generative AI and AI/ML technologies is fueling demand for more high-speed connections and, in turn, the push …</p>Microchip Unveils New Standard of Enhanced Code Security With the PIC18-Q24 Family of MCUs2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/microchip-unveils-new-standard-of-enhanced-code-security-with-the-pic18-q24-family-of-mcus.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_MicrochipUnveilsNewStandardOfE_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Added voltage level shifting capabilities help increase flexibility and reduce system costs More and more everyday items are connected to the cloud—from cellphones and vehicles to smart thermostats and home appliances. With this rise in connectivity, the need for …</p>Micron First to Enable Ecosystem Partners With the Fastest, Lowest Latency High-Capacity 128GB RDIMMs Using Monolithic 32Gb DRAM2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/micron-first-to-enable-ecosystem-partners-with-the-fastest-lowest-latency-high-capacity-128gb-rdimms-using-monolithic-32gb-dram.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_MicronFirstToEnableEcosystemPa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Micron’s advanced 1β technology-based DRAM with speeds capable of up to 8000 MT/s provides improved solutions for memory-intensive applications like generative AI BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today demonstrated its industry …</p>NASA Data Reveals Possible Reason Some Exoplanets Are Shrinking2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/nasa-data-reveals-possible-reason-some-exoplanets-are-shrinking.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_NasaDataRevealsPossibleReasonS_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new study could explain the ‘missing’ exoplanets between super-Earths and sub-Neptunes. Some exoplanets seem to be losing their atmospheres and shrinking. In a new study using NASA’s retired Kepler Space Telescope, astronomers find evidence of a possible cause …</p>NASA’s 6-Pack of Mini-Satellites Ready for Their Moment in the Sun2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/nasas-6-pack-of-mini-satellites-ready-for-their-moment-in-the-sun.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_Nasas6PackOfMiniSatellitesRead_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The satellites are part of the agency’s SunRISE mission, which will study the physics behind explosions that the Sun generates. Most NASA missions feature one spacecraft or, occasionally, a few. The agency’s Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE …</p>New Design for Rechargeable Hydrogen−Chlorine Battery in Wide Temperature Range2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00HUANG Ruitag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/new-design-for-rechargeable-hydrogen-chlorine-battery-in-wide-temperature-range.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_NewDesignForRechargeableHydrog_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A research team led by Prof. CHEN Wei from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) designed a rechargeable hydrogen-chlorine (H2-Cl2) battery which can operates in a wide temperature ranging from …</p>New laser setup probes metamaterial structures with ultrafast pulses2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/new-laser-setup-probes-metamaterial-structures-with-ultrafast-pulses.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_NewLaserSetupProbesMetamateria_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The LIRAS technique could speed up the development of acoustic lenses, impact-resistant films, and other futuristic materials. Metamaterials are products of engineering wizardry. They are made from everyday polymers, ceramics, and metals. And when constructed precisely at the microscale, in …</p>Nexperia’s first SiC MOSFETs raise the bar for safe, robust and reliable power switching in industrial applications2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/nexperias-first-sic-mosfets-raise-the-bar-for-safe-robust-and-reliable-power-switching-in-industrial-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_NexperiasFirstSicMosfetsRaiseT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Discrete 1200 V devices offer class-leading performance to accelerate global energy transition Nexperia today announced its first silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with the release of two 1200 V discrete devices in 3-pin TO-247 packaging with RDS(on) values of …</p>Noise Box2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/noise-box.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_NoiseBox_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hello and welcome back, everyone. Now for something loud: the “Noise BOX” Project is a do-it-yourself synth built from scratch utilizing an Audio AMPLIFER Module and a Custom Synth Board joined by a 3D printed body. As the name suggests …</p>Nordic completes world’s first silicon-to-cloud locationing solution using Wi-Fi, cellular IoT, and GNSS2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/nordic-completes-worlds-first-silicon-to-cloud-locationing-solution-using-wi-fi-cellular-iot-and-gnss.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_NordicCompletesWorldsFirstSili_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New nRF7000 Wi-Fi companion IC adds final piece to Nordic’s comprehensive SSID-based Wi-Fi locationing solution With the introduction of the nRF7000 Wi-Fi companion IC, Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity, is now established as the …</p>NXP Expands S32 Platform with Motor Control Solution for Software-Defined Vehicle Edge Nodes2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/nxp-expands-s32-platform-with-motor-control-solution-for-software-defined-vehicle-edge-nodes.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_NxpExpandsS32PlatformWithMotor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“NXP Semiconductors N.V.(NASDAQ: NXPI) expands its scalable S32 vehicle compute platform with the introduction of the S32M2. The purpose-built motor control solution is optimized for efficiency improvement across vehicle applications such as pumps, fans, sunroof and seat position …</p>One Step Closer to Mars Immigration2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00ZHANG Yihangtag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/one-step-closer-to-mars-immigration.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_OneStepCloserToMarsImmigration_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Immigration and living on Mars have long been depicted in science fiction works. But before dream turns into reality, there is a hurdle man has to overcome — the lack of essential chemicals such as oxygen for long-term survival on the …</p>Opamp usage with Arduino UNO R42023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/opamp-usage-with-arduino-uno-r4.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_OpampUsageWithArduinoUnoR4_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using analog components in a digital environment is quite unusual and it is difficult to find information about. First steps are shown here. When the revision of ARDUINO UNO R4 was advertised all the distributers did not hesitate to mention …</p>Optical-Fiber based Single-Photon Light Source at Room Temperature for Next-Generation Quantum Processing2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/optical-fiber-based-single-photon-light-source-at-room-temperature-for-next-generation-quantum-processing.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_OpticalFiberBasedSinglePhotonL_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum-based systems promise faster computing and stronger encryption for computation and communication systems. These systems can be built on fiber networks involving interconnected nodes which consist of qubits and single-photon generators that create entangled photon pairs. In this regard, rare-earth …</p>Photo Battery Achieves Competitive Voltage2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/photo-battery-achieves-competitive-voltage.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_PhotoBatteryAchievesCompetitiv_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from the Universities of Freiburg and Ulm have developed a monolithically integrated photo battery using organic materials. Networked intelligent devices and sensors can improve the energy efficiency of consumer products and buildings by monitoring their consumption in real time …</p>Photonics Team Develops High-Performance Ultrafast Lasers That Fit on a Fingertip2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/photonics-team-develops-high-performance-ultrafast-lasers-that-fit-on-a-fingertip.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_PhotonicsTeamDevelopsHighPerfo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Lasers are essential tools for observing, detecting, and measuring things in the natural world that we can’t see with the naked eye. But the ability to perform these tasks is often restricted by the need to use expensive and …</p>Physicists trap electrons in a 3D crystal for the first time2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/physicists-trap-electrons-in-a-3d-crystal-for-the-first-time.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_PhysicistsTrapElectronsInA3DCr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The results open the door to exploring superconductivity and other exotic electronic states in three-dimensional materials. Electrons move through a conducting material like commuters at the height of Manhattan rush hour. The charged particles may jostle and bump against each …</p>Printed robots with bones, ligaments, and tendons2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Fabio Bergamintag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/printed-robots-with-bones-ligaments-and-tendons.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_PrintedRobotsWithBonesLigament_t.jpg" /></p><p>“For the first time, researchers have succeeded in printing a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons made of different polymers using a new laser scanning technique. 3D printing is advancing rapidly, and the range of materials that can be …</p>Prototype for DUNE detector will test new technology that can handle more neutrinos2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/prototype-for-dune-detector-will-test-new-technology-that-can-handle-more-neutrinos.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_PrototypeForDuneDetectorWillTe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Long before the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment takes its first measurements in an effort to expand our understanding of the universe, a prototype for one of the experiment’s detectors is blazing new trails in neutrino detection technology. DUNE, currently …</p>Quantum tool opens door to uncharted phenomena2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/quantum-tool-opens-door-to-uncharted-phenomena.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_QuantumToolOpensDoorToUncharte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Scientists led by Peter Zoller have developed a new tool for the measurement of entanglement in many-body systems and demonstrated it in experiments. The method enables the study of previously inaccessible physical phenomena and could contribute to a better understanding …</p>Random Number Generator using common Geiger counter2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/random-number-generator-using-common-geiger-counter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_RandomNumberGeneratorUsingComm_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project permits the creation of RNG generators based on nuclear decay, interfacing a Geiger counter with audio exit to a MC. It’s an evolution of my previous project you find here: NuclearRNG text Here Theoretically it permits the …</p>Randomizing Servos with Arduino2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/randomizing-servos-with-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_RandomizingServosWithArduino_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project will show you how to randomly trigger up to 12 servos using Arduino code. Write Sketch and Upload the Code Plug your Uno into your computer and open a new sketch in Arduino IDE. Copy and paste the …</p>Redefining energy efficiency in data processing2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Jan Overneytag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/redefining-energy-efficiency-in-data-processing.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_RedefiningEnergyEfficiencyInDa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Developed by EPFL researchers, the first large-scale in-memory processor using 2D semiconductor materials could substantially cut the ICT sector’s energy footprint. As information and communication technologies (ICT) process data, they convert electricity into heat. Already today, the global ICT …</p>Renesas Introduces 32-bit RX MCU with High-Speed, High-Precision Analog Front End for High-End Industrial Sensor Systems2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/renesas-introduces-32-bit-rx-mcu-with-high-speed-high-precision-analog-front-end-for-high-end-industrial-sensor-systems.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_RenesasIntroduces32BitRxMcuWit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New RX23E-B Boasts x8 Faster Data Rates Than the Existing Edition and Includes a 125 kSPS Delta-Sigma A/D Converter Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) offering …</p>Renesas Unveils Processor Roadmap for Next-Gen Automotive SoCs and MCUs2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/renesas-unveils-processor-roadmap-for-next-gen-automotive-socs-and-mcus.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_RenesasUnveilsProcessorRoadmap_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Future Offerings to Include R-Car SoCs with Advanced In-Package Chiplet Integration Technology and Arm-Based Automotive MCUs Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today laid out plans for its next-generation system on chips (SoCs) and …</p>Renesas Unveils the First Generation of Own 32-bit RISC-V CPU Core Ahead of Competition2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/renesas-unveils-the-first-generation-of-own-32-bit-risc-v-cpu-core-ahead-of-competition.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_RenesasUnveilsTheFirstGenerati_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New RISC-V Core Extends Renesas’ Industry-Leading Embedded Processing Portfolio Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today that it has designed and tested a 32-bit CPU core based on the open-standard RISC-V …</p>Research reveals rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/research-reveals-rare-metal-could-offer-revolutionary-switch-for-future-quantum-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchRevealsRareMetalCouldO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor. The research, led by the University of Bristol and published in Science …</p>Researchers engineer a material that can perform different tasks depending on temperature2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Lois Yoksouliantag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/researchers-engineer-a-material-that-can-perform-different-tasks-depending-on-temperature.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchersEngineerAMaterialTh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers report that they have developed a new composite material designed to change behaviors depending on temperature in order to perform specific tasks. These materials are poised to be part of the next generation of autonomous robotics that will interact …</p>Researchers extend non-line-of-sight imaging towards longer wavelengths2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/researchers-extend-non-line-of-sight-imaging-towards-longer-wavelengths.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchersExtendNonLineOfSigh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New system uses superconducting nanowire single-photon detector; could be useful for self-driving vehicles, robotic vision and more Emerging technologies for non-line-of-sight imaging can detect objects even if they are around a corner or behind a wall. In new work, researchers …</p>Researchers invent new way to stretch diamond for better quantum bits2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Louise Lernertag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/researchers-invent-new-way-to-stretch-diamond-for-better-quantum-bits.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchersInventNewWayToStret_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Breakthrough by UChicago, Argonne researchers could help pave way for quantum infrastructure Afuture quantum network may become less of a stretch thanks to researchers at the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory and Cambridge University. A team of researchers announced …</p>Researchers show an old law still holds for quirky quantum materials2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Glennda Chuitag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/researchers-show-an-old-law-still-holds-for-quirky-quantum-materials.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchersShowAnOldLawStillHo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This surprising result is important for understanding unconventional superconductors and other materials where electrons band together to act collectively. Long before researchers discovered the electron and its role in generating electrical current, they knew about electricity and were exploring its …</p>Researchers use architected auxetics to achieve 300 times more flexibility in new 3D printing design2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/researchers-use-architected-auxetics-to-achieve-300-times-more-flexibility-in-new-3d-printing-design.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ResearchersUseArchitectedAuxet_t.jpg" /></p><p>“There are young children celebrating the holidays this year with their families, thanks to the 3D-printed medical devices created in the lab of Georgia Tech researcher Scott Hollister. For more than 10 years, Hollister and his collaborators have developed lifesaving …</p>Rev 2.0 of the RP2040 Joystick Mouse2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/rev-20-of-the-rp2040-joystick-mouse.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_Rev20OfTheRp2040JoystickMouse_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Rev 2.0 of the RP2040 Joystick Mouse, as well as the code that makes it work Over the last few months, I have been using the initial revision of this project on almost a daily basis. It has come …</p>Reverse engineering Jackson Pollock2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Leah Burrowstag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/reverse-engineering-jackson-pollock.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ReverseEngineeringJacksonPollo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers combine physics and machine learning to use Pollock’s drip paint technique for quick and accurate 3D printing Can a machine be trained to paint like Jackson Pollock? More specifically, can 3D-printing harness the Pollock’s distinctive techniques to …</p>Reverse engineering the Intel 386 processor’s register cell2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/reverse-engineering-the-intel-386-processors-register-cell.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ReverseEngineeringTheIntel386P_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The groundbreaking Intel 386 processor (1985) was the first 32-bit processor in the x86 line. It has numerous internal registers: general-purpose registers, index registers, segment selectors, and more specialized registers. In this blog post, I look at the silicon die …</p>Safeguarding the right to be forgotten2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/safeguarding-the-right-to-be-forgotten.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_SafeguardingTheRightToBeForgot_t.jpg" /></p><p>“An open-source software can help align artificial intelligence applications in healthcare with data privacy regulations. Audit to forget software (AFS) to remove patients’ information from pretrained artificial intelligence (AI) models in healthcare settings has been developed by KAUST to secure …</p>Samsung Unveils New Portable SSD T5 EVO That Offers 8TB Capacity in a Compact Design2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/samsung-unveils-new-portable-ssd-t5-evo-that-offers-8tb-capacity-in-a-compact-design.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_SamsungUnveilsNewPortableSsdT5_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Delivers up to 3.8 times the transfer speeds of external HDD, and protects data from drops of up to two meters Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today unveiled the T5 EVO, a lightweight portable Solid-State …</p>SDRSharp Controller2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/sdrsharp-controller.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SdrsharpController_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Control the SDRSharp software with physical controls for a more natural experience using a software defined radio. Some time ago I attempted to create physical controls for SDRSharp using the excellent SDRSharp Net Remote plugin for SDRSharp created by Al …</p>Seg…stick.2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/segstick.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SegStick_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Do-it-yourself self-balancing…things…have been around almost as long as commercial self-balancing things. Obviously the homemade versions are not as smooth, reliable, or failsafe as the real thing, but they are still pretty captivating. And they make great mechanical/electrical …</p>Single-Axis Automatic Solar Tracker2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/single-axis-automatic-solar-tracker.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SingleAxisAutomaticSolarTracke_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project has been made by AndPM students & has proven to produce efficient electrical energy. Panels are kept perpendicular to the Sun. This project was made for a school event - “Science fair”. It has been one of the winning projects …</p>Single-Button Game Console With Arduino and PCB2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/single-button-game-console-with-arduino-and-pcb.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SingleButtonGameConsoleWithArd_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A project that strikes a balance between simplicity and innovation – a single-button game console. Hello there, DIY enthusiasts and tech aficionados. Today, I’m excited to introduce a project that strikes a balance between simplicity and innovation – a single-button game …</p>Single ions in nano-sized particles: a new platform for quantum information processing2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/single-ions-in-nano-sized-particles-a-new-platform-for-quantum-information-processing.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_SingleIonsInNanoSizedParticles_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A team of international researchers reports in OPTICA the first demonstration that shows how single rare-earth ions have been addressed and detected in an ensemble of atoms within a nanoparticle that has been coupled to a fiber-microcavity, which allows for …</p>Sip N’ Sprout: Automated Plant Device2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/sip-n-sprout-automated-plant-device.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SipNSproutAutomatedPlantDevice_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This device fully automates necessary processes for house plants including light and water regulation. I’ve personally always enjoyed having plants so when I came to college, I thought it would be nice to grow some in my room. After …</p>SK hynix Commercializes World’s Fastest Mobile DRAM LPDDR5T2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/sk-hynix-commercializes-worlds-fastest-mobile-dram-lpddr5t.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_SkHynixCommercializesWorldsFas_t.jpg" /></p><p>“SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has started supplying its customers with 16 gigabyte (GB) packages of Low Power Double Data Rate 5 Turbo (LPDDR5T)1, the fastest mobile DRAM available today that …</p>Smart Houseplant Watering System2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/smart-houseplant-watering-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SmartHouseplantWateringSystem_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Automate plant care with a smart watering system: optimizes hydration with sensors & app control, for healthier plants & happier you! The project is about creating a smart houseplant watering system designed to simplify and optimize the care of indoor plants. The …</p>Smart Power Monitor2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/smart-power-monitor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SmartPowerMonitor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The power monitor with the Matter protocol for devices in a smart house. It monitors the consuming power, the current and the voltage. The power monitor takes an important role in smart home devices. There are many power monitors available …</p>Smart Vertical Farming2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/smart-vertical-farming.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SmartVerticalFarming_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Vertical farming is a promising solution to address the challenges of limited space, climate change, and resource scarcity. Stacking crops and plants atop vertical, multi-level racks within a facility with a controlled atmosphere is known as vertical farming. Every rack …</p>Smartroom controller2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/smartroom-controller.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_SmartroomController_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Control heat, air, and lighting without ever getting up from the couch. This is a mid-term project for the Deep Dive IoT and prototyping bootcamp I am currently enrolled in with the Central New Mexico Community College Ingenuity program. It …</p>Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/solar-powered-device-produces-clean-water-and-clean-fuel-at-the-same-time.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_SolarPoweredDeviceProducesClea_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world, has been developed by researchers. The device, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, could be useful …</p>Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release SWIR Image Sensor for Industrial Applications with Industry-Leading 5.32 Effective Megapixels2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/sony-semiconductor-solutions-to-release-swir-image-sensor-for-industrial-applications-with-industry-leading-532-effective-megapixels.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_SonySemiconductorSolutionsToRe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX992 short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) image sensor for industrial equipment, with the industry’s highest*1 pixel count, at 5.32 effective megapixels. The new sensor uses SSS’s …</p>Spinaron, A Rugby in a Ball Pit2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/spinaron-a-rugby-in-a-ball-pit.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_SpinaronARugbyInABallPit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“For the first time, experimental physicists from the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have demonstrated a new quantum effect aptly named the “spinaron.” In a meticulously controlled environment and using an advanced set of instruments, they managed to prove …</p>STMicroelectronics collaborates with indie Semiconductor to enhance in-car wireless charging privacy and security2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-collaborates-with-indie-semiconductor-to-enhance-in-car-wireless-charging-privacy-and-security.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsCollaborates_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Supporting latest Qi specifications and certified to highest common-criteria (CC) assurance level, ST’s new STSAFE-V secure element has been chosen by indie Semiconductor for in-car charger reference design STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across …</p>STMicroelectronics eases development of smaller and longer-lasting smart Bluetooth devices with two new products2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-eases-development-of-smaller-and-longer-lasting-smart-bluetooth-devices-with-two-new-products.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsEasesDevelop_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics has released two new products to enable the next generation of better, smaller, and longer lasting smart short-range wireless connectivity devices. The latest Bluetooth specification creates exciting opportunities for these to become even smarter, allowing designers to create items …</p>STMicroelectronics highlights deployment-ready smart grid and cellular IoT connectivity innovations at Enlit Europe energy forum2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-highlights-deployment-ready-smart-grid-and-cellular-iot-connectivity-innovations-at-enlit-europe-energy-forum.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsHighlightsDe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics will showcase advancements in multi-utility and smart infrastructure digitalization for sustainability during Enlit Europe, including its newly certified smart grid chipset and operator-approved devices for connecting to cellular IoT services. ST’s smart-grid chipset is the industry-first solution that …</p>STMicroelectronics’ new generation NFC controller with embedded secure element supports STPay-Mobile digital-wallet services2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-new-generation-nfc-controller-with-embedded-secure-element-supports-stpay-mobile-digital-wallet-services.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsNewGeneratio_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics has released the ST54L combined NFC controller and secure element IC, which enables mobile devices like smartphones, smart wearables, and tablets to access security-protected contactless ticketing and payment services through the STPay-Mobile platform. The ST54L can host multiple services …</p>STMicroelectronics releases long-range wireless microcontrollers for energy-efficient connectivity in smart metering, smart building, and industrial monitoring2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-releases-long-range-wireless-microcontrollers-for-energy-efficient-connectivity-in-smart-metering-smart-building-and-industrial-monitoring.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsReleasesLong_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New STM32 system-on-chip with low power and multi-protocol support simplifies wireless system design for diverse use cases STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has released a new microcontroller (MCU) that fuses …</p>STMicroelectronics reveals precision digital power monitor with MIPI I3C support for optimum energy use and reliability2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/stmicroelectronics-reveals-precision-digital-power-monitor-with-mipi-i3c-support-for-optimum-energy-use-and-reliability.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_StmicroelectronicsRevealsPreci_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics has introduced the TSC1641 precision digital current, voltage, and power monitor with high-precision input channels and support for the MIPI I3C1 advanced bus interface. The TSC1641 helps optimize energy use and reliability in industrial battery packs, power inverters, DC …</p>Straining memory leads to new computing possibilities2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/straining-memory-leads-to-new-computing-possibilities.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_StrainingMemoryLeadsToNewCompu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers develop hybrid phase-change memristors that offer fast, low-power, and high-density computing memory. By strategically straining materials that are as thin as a single layer of atoms, University of Rochester scientists have developed a new form of computing memory that …</p>‘Strange metal’ is strangely quiet in noise experiment2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Jade Boydtag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/strange-metal-is-strangely-quiet-in-noise-experiment.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_StrangeMetalIsStrangelyQuietIn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“True to form, a “strange metal” quantum material proved strangely quiet in recent quantum noise experiments at Rice University. Published this week in Science, the measurements of quantum charge fluctuations known as “shot noise” provide the first direct evidence that …</p>Team engineers nanoparticles using ion irradiation to advance clean energy and fuel conversion2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Elizabeth Thomsontag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/team-engineers-nanoparticles-using-ion-irradiation-to-advance-clean-energy-and-fuel-conversion.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_TeamEngineersNanoparticlesUsin_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The work demonstrates control over key properties leading to better performance. MIT researchers and colleagues have demonstrated a way to precisely control the size, composition, and other properties of nanoparticles key to the reactions involved in a variety of clean …</p>Temperature Control Neo Pixels with Arduino Nano2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/temperature-control-neo-pixels-with-arduino-nano.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_TemperatureControlNeoPixelsWit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Will guide you to build a DHT11 controlled Neo pixel lighting system with Arduino Nano A NeoPixel ring controlled by a DHT11 sensor and an Arduino Nano can be a fascinating project that combines temperature sensing with visual feedback. This …</p>The Future of Water Management: Smart Water Meters2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/the-future-of-water-management-smart-water-meters.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_TheFutureOfWaterManagementSmar_t.jpg" /></p><p>“We started with the idea of creating an interactive demo for fairs and it turned into one of the best side projects - the Bubblemaker! We tried to create an engaging demo-game for events which should show the example of what …</p>The MagPi 1352023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/the-magpi-135.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/EB444_TheMagpi135_t.jpg" /></p><p>“- Get started with Raspberry Pi 5. Your full guide to setting up Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm on Raspberry Pi 5 - Discover Raspberry Pi 5 accessories. Get the best kit to go alongside your new computer - 50 phenomenal project ideas. What …</p>The Ultimate “Servo Claw Game”2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/the-ultimate-servo-claw-game.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_TheUltimateServoClawGame_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this tutorial we will be creating a servo claw game which can be a fun way to make students learn about EMG and how the muscle signals can be used in controlling a prosthetic hand as the mechanism is …</p>This 3D printer can watch itself fabricate objects2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/this-3d-printer-can-watch-itself-fabricate-objects.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_This3DPrinterCanWatchItselfFab_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Computer vision enables contact-free 3D printing, letting engineers print with high-performance materials they couldn’t use before. With 3D inkjet printing systems, engineers can fabricate hybrid structures that have soft and rigid components, like robotic grippers that are strong enough …</p>TI expands low-power GaN portfolio, enabling AC/DC power adapters to shrink 50%2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/ti-expands-low-power-gan-portfolio-enabling-acdc-power-adapters-to-shrink-50.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_TiExpandsLowPowerGanPortfolioE_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today announced the expansion of its low-power gallium nitride (GaN) portfolio, designed to help improve power density, maximize system efficiency, and shrink the size of AC/DC consumer power electronics and industrial systems. TI’s …</p>To advance space colonization, WVU research explores 3D printing in microgravity2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/to-advance-space-colonization-wvu-research-explores-3d-printing-in-microgravity.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_ToAdvanceSpaceColonizationWvuR_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Research from West Virginia University students and faculty into how 3D printing works in a weightless environment aims to support long-term exploration and habitation on spaceships, the moon or Mars. Extended missions in outer space require the manufacture of crucial …</p>To Meet And Exceed Heightened Automotive Secure Authentication Requirements, Microchip Releases Its Latest TrustAnchor Security IC2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/to-meet-and-exceed-heightened-automotive-secure-authentication-requirements-microchip-releases-its-latest-trustanchor-security-ic.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_ToMeetAndExceedHeightenedAutom_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Available as a CryptoAuthentication™ or CryptoAutomotive™ Secure IC, the new TA101 device focuses on larger key sizes and enhanced cybersecurity requirements As vehicles become more connected and technologically advanced, the need for heightened security measures also rises. New government and …</p>Toshiba Develops New Lithium-Ion Battery with Cobalt-Free 5V Class High-Potential Cathode2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/toshiba-develops-new-lithium-ion-battery-with-cobalt-free-5v-class-high-potential-cathode.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_ToshibaDevelopsNewLithiumIonBa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Achieves high-voltage and high-power performance Will contribute to the realization of carbon-neutrality and a circular economy Toshiba Corporation has developed a new lithium-ion battery using a cobalt-free 5V-class high-potential cathode material that significantly suppresses performance-degrading gases produced as side reactions …</p>Toshiba Launches 30V N-Channel Common-Drain MOSFET Suitable for Devices with USB and for Protecting Battery Packs2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/toshiba-launches-30v-n-channel-common-drain-mosfet-suitable-for-devices-with-usb-and-for-protecting-battery-packs.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_ToshibaLaunches30VNChannelComm_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched “SSM10N961L,” a low on-resistance, 30V N-channel common-drain MOSFET, suitable for devices with USB and for protecting battery packs. Shipments start today. Until now, Toshiba’s line-up of N-channel common-drain MOSFETs has focused …</p>Toy Controller WiFi2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/toy-controller-wifi.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_ToyControllerWifi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A friend of mine gave me a baby toy to hack awhile back, and I finally got a chance to take a crack at it. Hardware When I initially opened up the toy, I was overjoyed that: It was made …</p>Transmitter and receiver evaluation boards from STMicroelectronics accelerate development of Qi wireless chargers2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/transmitter-and-receiver-evaluation-boards-from-stmicroelectronics-accelerate-development-of-qi-wireless-chargers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/NS444_TransmitterAndReceiverEvaluati_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics is simplifying development of Qi-compliant wireless chargers up to 15W by introducing transmitter and receiver evaluation boards based on the Company’s STWLC38 and STWBC86 ICs. The STEVAL-WLC38RX board containing the STWLC38 5W/15W receiver IC and STEVAL …</p>TUM makes first daily current measurements of changes in the earth’s rotation2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/tum-makes-first-daily-current-measurements-of-changes-in-the-earths-rotation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_TumMakesFirstDailyCurrentMeasu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded in measuring the earth’s rotation more exactly than ever before. The ring laser at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell can now be used to capture data at a quality level …</p>UBC engineers develop breakthrough ‘robot skin’ in collaboration with Honda researchers2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/ubc-engineers-develop-breakthrough-robot-skin-in-collaboration-with-honda-researchers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_UbcEngineersDevelopBreakthroug_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Smart soft sensor can improve prosthetics and enhance human-robot interaction Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor developed by UBC and Honda researchers opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics. When applied …</p>UCLA Researchers Develop Solid-State Thermal Transistor for Better Heat Management2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/ucla-researchers-develop-solid-state-thermal-transistor-for-better-heat-management.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_UclaResearchersDevelopSolidSta_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A team of researchers from UCLA has unveiled a first-of-its-kind stable and fully solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to control a semiconductor device’s heat movement. The group’s study, which will be published in the Nov …</p>Unlocking the Secrets of Spin with High-Harmonic Probes2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Kenna Hughes-Castleberrytag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/unlocking-the-secrets-of-spin-with-high-harmonic-probes.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_UnlockingTheSecretsOfSpinWithH_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Deep within every piece of magnetic material, electrons dance to the invisible tune of quantum mechanics. Their spins, akin to tiny atomic tops, dictate the magnetic behavior of the material they inhabit. This microscopic ballet is the cornerstone of magnetic …</p>Using lasers to ‘heat and beat’ 3D-printed steel could help reduce costs2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/using-lasers-to-heat-and-beat-3d-printed-steel-could-help-reduce-costs.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_UsingLasersToHeatAndBeat3DPrin_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have developed a new method for 3D printing metal that could help reduce costs and make more efficient use of resources. The method, developed by a research team led by the University of Cambridge, allows structural modifications to be …</p>Voice-Enabled Video Game Controller2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/voice-enabled-video-game-controller.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_VoiceEnabledVideoGameControlle_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This controller enables gamers with limited mobility to use voice commands as additional inputs for playing video games. This project demonstrates how to build a voice-enabled video game controller, designed to help users with mobility impairments interact with games using …</p>Webb Study Reveals Rocky Planets Can Form in Extreme Environments2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/webb-study-reveals-rocky-planets-can-form-in-extreme-environments.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_WebbStudyRevealsRockyPlanetsCa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“An international team of astronomers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to provide the first observation of water and other molecules in the highly irradiated inner, rocky-planet-forming regions of a disk in one of the most extreme environments …</p>What a “2D” quantum superfluid feels like to the touch2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/what-a-2d-quantum-superfluid-feels-like-to-the-touch.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_WhatA2DQuantumSuperfluidFeelsL_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered how superfluid helium 3He would feel if you could put your hand into it. The interface between the exotic world of quantum physics and classical physics of the human experience is …</p>With a quantum “squeeze,” clocks could keep even more precise time, MIT researchers propose2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/with-a-quantum-squeeze-clocks-could-keep-even-more-precise-time-mit-researchers-propose.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/CT444_WithAQuantumSqueezeClocksCould_t.jpg" /></p><p>“More stable clocks could measure quantum phenomena, including the presence of dark matter. The practice of keeping time hinges on stable oscillations. In a grandfather clock, the length of a second is marked by a single swing of the pendulum …</p>Xiao Power Meter With INA2192023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-11-30:post/2023/11/30/xiao-power-meter-with-ina219.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/11/PM444_XiaoPowerMeterWithIna219_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This blog is about how to make a tiny power meter based on a INA219 current sensor. which will show the voltage, current, and wattage of connected devices. this meter is built super tiny by utilizing the small size of …</p>3D Printed Arduino Halloween Décor2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/3d-printed-arduino-halloween-decor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_3DPrintedArduinoHalloweenDecor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this Spooktacular video I am going to create an Arduino based 3D printed Halloween Décor. It’s super easy, fun and spooky. When the full moon is shining and the wolves are howling, it’s time for Halloween’s …</p>A new way to integrate data with physical objects2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Steve Nadistag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/a-new-way-to-integrate-data-with-physical-objects.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_ANewWayToIntegrateDataWithPhys_t.jpg" /></p><p>“StructCode, developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, encodes machine-readable data in laser-cut objects by modifying their fabrication features. To get a sense of what StructCode is all about, says Mustafa Doğa Doğan, think of Superman. Not the “faster than a speeding …</p>A step on the way to solid-state batteries2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/a-step-on-the-way-to-solid-state-batteries.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_AStepOnTheWayToSolidStateBatte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A lithium ceramic could act as a solid electrolyte in a more powerful and cost-efficient generation of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The challenge is to find a production method that works without sintering at high temperatures. In the journal Angewandte Chemie …</p>Advanced Cyber Security and Education Device - SUPERIOR BOY2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/advanced-cyber-security-and-education-device-superior-boy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_AdvancedCyberSecurityAndEducat_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Superior Boy is Cybersecurity, education, and research in one advanced device. Everything a mobile cybersecurity pro needs. Superior Boy, combining the power of RP2040 and ESP32 microcontrollers, encompasses all the hardware and features that a cybersecurity expert would need on …</p>Bright flash leads astronomers to a heavy-metal factory 900 million light years away2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/bright-flash-leads-astronomers-to-a-heavy-metal-factory-900-million-light-years-away.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_BrightFlashLeadsAstronomersToA_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using multiple observatories, astronomers directly detect tellurium in two merging neutron stars. An extraordinary burst of high-energy light in the sky has pointed astronomers to a pair of metal-forging neutron stars 900 million light years from Earth. In a study …</p>Build an Outdoor Rover: Simple, Useful and Affordable2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/build-an-outdoor-rover-simple-useful-and-affordable.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_BuildAnOutdoorRoverSimpleUsefu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Build a weatherproof outdoor rover for less than $500 with a Raspberry Pi and Viam. Approaching robotics can be daunting. Many of us who have tried have ended up with empty wallets, life to catch up on, and spare parts …</p>Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries could be produced at low temperatures2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/cathode-active-materials-for-lithium-ion-batteries-could-be-produced-at-low-temperatures.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_CathodeActiveMaterialsForLithi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Layered lithium cobalt oxide, a key component of lithium-ion batteries, has been synthesized at temperatures as low as 300°C and durations as short as 30 minutes. Lithium ion batteries (LIB) are the most commonly used type of battery in …</p>Digital Weighing Scale With Improved Visibility and Battery Life Extension Timer2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/digital-weighing-scale-with-improved-visibility-and-battery-life-extension-timer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_DigitalWeighingScaleWithImprov_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Common commercial bathroom scales allow a long battery life thanks to the use of low-consumption displays (typically LCD without backlight) which, however, in low light conditions are not easily readable. My idea was to build a load cell based scale …</p>DIY Advanced Arduino Colloidal Silver Generator2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/diy-advanced-arduino-colloidal-silver-generator.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_DiyAdvancedArduinoColloidalSil_t.jpg" /></p><p>“How to make an advanced colloidal silver device with Arduino, which has all the features of such commercial devices. A colloidal silver generator is a device used to produce suspension of tiny silver particles in a liquid, typically water. Colloidal …</p>DIY IoT Electronic Shelf Label With Google Firebase2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/diy-iot-electronic-shelf-label-with-google-firebase.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_DiyIotElectronicShelfLabelWith_t.jpg" /></p><p>“An electronic shelf label (ESL) is a type of price tag. The one that enables you to easily set and update the product name, pricing, product description, etc. The ESL that I’ve developed enables you to showcase up to …</p>Easy Talking Skull With Micro:bit - Remote Control Animatronic Skull DIY2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/easy-talking-skull-with-microbit-remote-control-animatronic-skull-diy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_EasyTalkingSkullWithMicroBitRe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“They think treat, we think trick! This DIY talking skull project can be controlled from afar so that you can prank your trick-or-treaters. They’ll think it’s a store-bought Halloween display, but then when it starts to say things …</p>Electrical control of quantum phenomenon could improve future electronic devices2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/electrical-control-of-quantum-phenomenon-could-improve-future-electronic-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_ElectricalControlOfQuantumPhen_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new electrical method to conveniently change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers. A team of researchers from Penn State developed and demonstrated the …</p>Electrons are Quick-Change Artists in Molten Salts, Chemists Show2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Lawrence Bernardtag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/electrons-are-quick-change-artists-in-molten-salts-chemists-show.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_ElectronsAreQuickChangeArtists_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In a finding that helps elucidate how molten salts in advanced nuclear reactors might behave, scientists have shown how electrons interacting with the ions of the molten salt can form three states with different properties. Understanding these states can help …</p>EScoreBuzz - Live Cricket Updates2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/escorebuzz-live-cricket-updates.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_EscorebuzzLiveCricketUpdates_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hey, DIY enthusiasts! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day so far. You know, mornings like these often bring out our most creative thoughts.And speaking of creativity, I’m sure many of you have been caught up …</p>From square to cube: Hardware processing for AI goes 3D, boosting processing power2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/from-square-to-cube-hardware-processing-for-ai-goes-3d-boosting-processing-power.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_FromSquareToCubeHardwareProces_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In a paper published today in Nature Photonics, researchers from the University of Oxford, along with collaborators from the Universities of Muenster, Heidelberg, and Exeter, report on their development of integrated photonic-electronic hardware capable of processing three-dimensional (3D) data, substantially …</p>Ghost Pepper voice assistant for HA2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/ghost-pepper-voice-assistant-for-ha.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_GhostPepperVoiceAssistantForHa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A ‘holographic’ voice assistant for Home Assistant with a twist in the hips This is an offline visual voice assistant that connects via MQTT to any domotica system that supports MQTT. I use it to control my Home Assistant system …</p>Interacting polarons2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/interacting-polarons.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_InteractingPolarons_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In physics, quasiparticles are used to describe complex processes in solids. In ultracold quantum gases, these quasiparticles can be reproduced and studied. Now, for the first time, Austrian scientists led by Rudolf Grimm have been able to observe in experiments …</p>Major milestone achieved in new quantum computing architecture2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Joseph E. Harmontag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/major-milestone-achieved-in-new-quantum-computing-architecture.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_MajorMilestoneAchievedInNewQua_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Breakthrough realized for retaining quantum information in a single-electron quantum bit Argonne and partners attained a major milestone toward quantum computing based on single-electron qubits: nearly a thousand-fold increase in coherence time and a first demonstration of scale-up. Coherence stands …</p>MCP23008 Breakout2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/mcp23008-breakout.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM443_Mcp23008Breakout_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A quick MCP23008 Breakout to be used during prototyping. I designed this breakout to assist me during prototyping my next version of the “RP2040 Emergency Mouse“. In that project, I used the SEEED Studio Xiao RP2040, along with a few …</p>Microchip Showcases Expanded RISC-V-Based Solutions, Partnerships and System Design Tools2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/microchip-showcases-expanded-risc-v-based-solutions-partnerships-and-system-design-tools.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS443_MicrochipShowcasesExpandedRisc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New BeagleBoard hardware and system on module (SoM) products to be featured, as well as AI/ML solutions and industrial edge solutions suite Will present keynote highlighting new advancements in Intelligent Edge compute and security paradigms based on RISC-V …</p>NASA’s Voyager Team Focuses on Software Patch, Thrusters2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/nasas-voyager-team-focuses-on-software-patch-thrusters.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS443_NasasVoyagerTeamFocusesOnSoftw_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The efforts should help extend the lifetimes of the agency’s interstellar explorers. Engineers for NASA’s Voyager mission are taking steps to help make sure both spacecraft, launched in 1977, continue to explore interstellar space for years to come …</p>New flagship brings together excellence in quantum technology2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/new-flagship-brings-together-excellence-in-quantum-technology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_NewFlagshipBringsTogetherExcel_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The Research Council of Finland has selected four centres of excellence to the Finnish Flagship Programme. The flagships combine high-quality research, societal impact and strong collaboration with businesses and other actors in society. The Research Council of Finland will fund …</p>NIST Team Develops Highest-Resolution Single-Photon Superconducting Camera2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/nist-team-develops-highest-resolution-single-photon-superconducting-camera.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_NistTeamDevelopsHighestResolut_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have built a superconducting camera containing 400,000 pixels — 400 times more than any other device of its type. Superconducting cameras allow scientists to capture very weak …</p>Plant-based isn’t just about burgers anymore2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/plant-based-isnt-just-about-burgers-anymore.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_PlantBasedIsnTJustAboutBurgers_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A team of University of Waterloo researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. These tiny robots have the potential to conduct medical procedures, such as biopsy, and …</p>Renesas Develops Cost-Effective, Highly Accurate and Robust Induction Motor Position Sensing Technology2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/renesas-develops-cost-effective-highly-accurate-and-robust-induction-motor-position-sensing-technology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS443_RenesasDevelopsCostEffectiveHi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Magnetic-Free Dual-Coil Technology Provides High Resolution, Precision and Reliability for Motor Position Sensors Used in Robotics, Industrial and Medical Devices. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an inductive position sensor (IPS) technology …</p>Rocks may hold key to storing intermittent renewable energy, expanding its use2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/rocks-may-hold-key-to-storing-intermittent-renewable-energy-expanding-its-use.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_RocksMayHoldKeyToStoringInterm_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with New Mexico-based CSolPower LLC to develop an affordable method of storing energy from renewable sources. The primary goal of the partnership is to transition to zero-carbon solar and wind energy for generating electricity. “You …</p>Scientists Discover Molten Layer Covering Martian Core2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/scientists-discover-molten-layer-covering-martian-core.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_ScientistsDiscoverMoltenLayerC_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New NASA InSight research reveals a liquid silicate ‘blanket’ wrapped around Mars’ core, leading to new clues about the planet’s evolutionary history and the loss of its potential to sustain life. NASA’s InSight mission to Mars helped scientists …</p>Shape-shifting fiber can produce morphing fabrics2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/shape-shifting-fiber-can-produce-morphing-fabrics.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_ShapeShiftingFiberCanProduceMo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The low-cost FibeRobo, which is compatible with existing textile manufacturing techniques, could be used in adaptive performance wear or compression garments. Instead of needing a coat for each season, imagine having a jacket that would dynamically change shape so it …</p>Soft optical fibers block pain while moving and stretching with the body2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/soft-optical-fibers-block-pain-while-moving-and-stretching-with-the-body.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_SoftOpticalFibersBlockPainWhil_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The fibers could help with testing treatments for nerve-related pain. Scientists have a new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain. Engineers at MIT have developed soft and implantable fibers that can deliver light to major nerves through …</p>STMicroelectronics protects and powers Ellipse’s industry-leading battery-free dynamic card-verification micromodules for payment cards2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/stmicroelectronics-protects-and-powers-ellipses-industry-leading-battery-free-dynamic-card-verification-micromodules-for-payment-cards.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS443_StmicroelectronicsProtectsAndP_t.jpg" /></p><p>“CompoSecure, Inc., a leader in metal payment cards, security, and authentication solutions, has chosen Ellipse technology based on ST’s energy-harvesting secure microcontroller to introduce the first EVC Ready™ metal payment card STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving …</p>Using sound to test devices, control qubits2023-10-26T00:00:00+01:002023-10-26T00:00:00+01:00Leah Burrowstag:jpralves.net,2023-10-26:post/2023/10/26/using-sound-to-test-devices-control-qubits.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT443_UsingSoundToTestDevicesControl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Acoustic resonators are more stable than their electrical counterparts, but they can degrade over time. There is currently no easy way to actively monitor and analyze the degradation of the material quality of these widely used devices. Now, researchers at …</p>A miniature magnetic resonance imager made of diamond2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/a-miniature-magnetic-resonance-imager-made-of-diamond.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_AMiniatureMagneticResonanceIma_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The development of tumors begins with miniscule changes within the body’s cells; ion diffusion at the smallest scales is decisive in the performance of batteries. Until now the resolution of conventional imaging methods has not been high enough to …</p>Amazon pledges parcels in an hour using drone deliveries2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/amazon-pledges-parcels-in-an-hour-using-drone-deliveries.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_AmazonPledgesParcelsInAnHourUs_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Amazon has announced it will start using drones to deliver parcels in the UK in under an hour. The online retail giant said the service would start in one location which is yet to be revealed, at the end of …</p>AMD Introduces New AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series Processors and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors for the Ultimate Workstation2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/amd-introduces-new-amd-ryzen-threadripper-7000-series-processors-and-ryzen-threadripper-pro-7000-wx-series-processors-for-the-ultimate-workstation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_AmdIntroducesNewAmdRyzenThread_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today, AMD announced the much-anticipated AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series processors and reintroduced the Threadripper processor lineup to the high-end desktop space with the Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors, setting a new standard for computing performance and innovation …</p>Birdy442023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/birdy44.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_Birdy44_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A low-profil 3d printed and handwired split keyboard Supplies - 2x Waveshare RP2040-Zero - Mill-Max round pin headers - 2x 40mm Cirque Trackpads - 2x TRRS connectors - 44x Kailh Choc V1 switches - 44x ln4148 diodes - 8x round magnets 8x2mm - 4x round magnets 8x3mm …</p>Building a Health Guard System for Remote Health Monitoring2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/building-a-health-guard-system-for-remote-health-monitoring.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_BuildingAHealthGuardSystemForR_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Health-Guard: Empowering Patients & Healthcare Providers with Freedom & Real-time Vital Monitoring. Introduction In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of building a “Health Guard” system for remote health monitoring. This project is designed to address the limitations of …</p>Chinese satellite company tests data transfer to ground station mounted on vehicle2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/chinese-satellite-company-tests-data-transfer-to-ground-station-mounted-on-vehicle.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_ChineseSatelliteCompanyTestsDa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Jilin-based Chang Guang Satellite Technology has tested a transportable ground station in its latest space-to-ground ultra-high-speed laser communications trial in what it deems an important step towards the technology’s commercial application. CGST, which operates the world’s largest imaging …</p>Cobalt-free battery for cleaner, greener power2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/cobalt-free-battery-for-cleaner-greener-power.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_CobaltFreeBatteryForCleanerGre_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A replacement for cobalt in batteries avoids its environmental and social impacts High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and even modes of transport. They play a key role in the shift to a greener …</p>Digital Clock with Arduino Uno Rev4 WiFi’s RTC an LED Matrix2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/digital-clock-with-arduino-uno-rev4-wifis-rtc-an-led-matrix.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_DigitalClockWithArduinoUnoRev4_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Building a clock with just a microcontroller board. As all needed components like RTC and LED matrix are already built in. In this tutorial I will look at the built-in RTC module on the new Arduino Uno R4 WIFI board …</p>DIY Simple 500KHz Oscilloscope with STM322023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/diy-simple-500khz-oscilloscope-with-stm32.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_DiySimple500KhzOscilloscopeWit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“With this instrument we can now observe the shape of signals with a frequency of up to 500KHz. An oscilloscope, often referred to as an “scope, ” is a test instrument used to visualize and analyze the waveform of electronic signals …</p>Examining the silicon dies of the Intel 386 processor2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/examining-the-silicon-dies-of-the-intel-386-processor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_ExaminingTheSiliconDiesOfTheIn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“You might think of the Intel 386 processor (1985) as just an early processor in the x86 line, but the 386 was a critical turning point for modern computing in several ways.1 First, the 386 moved the x86 architecture …</p>Faz-Wrench - Five Nights at Freddy’s2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/faz-wrench-five-nights-at-freddys.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_FazWrenchFiveNightsAtFreddyS_t.jpg" /></p><p>“You can build a prop replica of the Faz Wrench from Five Nights of Freddy’s Security Breach – Ruin. We designed and 3D printed this prop to use the RP2040 PropMaker Feather and CircuitPython. It’s got a working LCD …</p>From a five-layer graphene sandwich, a rare electronic state emerges2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/from-a-five-layer-graphene-sandwich-a-rare-electronic-state-emerges.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_FromAFiveLayerGrapheneSandwich_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A newly discovered type of electronic behavior could help with packing more data into magnetic memory devices. Ordinary pencil lead holds extraordinary properties when shaved down to layers as thin as an atom. A single, atom-thin sheet of graphite, known …</p>HackSpace magazine #712023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/hackspace-magazine-71.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/EB442_HackspaceMagazine71_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The inside story of Raspberry Pi 5: faster, better, more power-switchy. How $25 million dollars, 8 years of development and one very highly engineered on/off button combined to make the most Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi yet. PLUS: subscribe today …</p>How to Make XIAO ESP32S3 Board Based Robotic Arm2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/how-to-make-xiao-esp32s3-board-based-robotic-arm.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_HowToMakeXiaoEsp32S3BoardBased_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this project, the robotic arm will execute actions corresponding to the commands received from the web server. Greetings everyone, and welcome to my Article tutorial. Today, I’ll guide you through creating an XIAO ESP32S3 board-based Robotic Arm. Project …</p>Intel Launches Intel Core 14th Gen Desktop Processors for Enthusiasts2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/intel-launches-intel-core-14th-gen-desktop-processors-for-enthusiasts.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_IntelLaunchesIntelCore14ThGenD_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Oct. 19 Editor’s Note: While some processors in the Intel Core 14th Gen processor family will include support for Thunderbolt 5, Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors, specifically, will not support it. The Intel Core 14th Gen launch announcement …</p>KaboomBox - an RFID 8-Track Player2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/kaboombox-an-rfid-8-track-player.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_KaboomboxAnRfid8TrackPlayer_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Vinyl records provide nice, warm analog sound. CDs have nearly lossless storage for high-quality music. Even cassette tapes have a certain nostalgic appeal and cool factor. But 8-track cartridges are almost useless, because they don’t offer any real benefits …</p>LoRaWAN Based TinyML Snake Recognition System2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/lorawan-based-tinyml-snake-recognition-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_LorawanBasedTinymlSnakeRecogni_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A snake recognition project using XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense development board, combined with Arduino and Edge Impulse. One truth is that snakes often appear in farms and pose a threat to human safety. I looked up some relevant information, according …</p>MIT design would harness 40 percent of the sun’s heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/mit-design-would-harness-40-percent-of-the-suns-heat-to-produce-clean-hydrogen-fuel.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_MitDesignWouldHarness40Percent_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Conventional systems for producing hydrogen depend on fossil fuels, but the new system uses only solar energy. MIT engineers aim to produce totally green, carbon-free hydrogen fuel with a new, train-like system of reactors that is driven solely by the …</p>Neopixel Fiber Optic Pumpkin or Jack O’Latern With Raspberry Pi Pico2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/neopixel-fiber-optic-pumpkin-or-jack-olatern-with-raspberry-pi-pico.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_NeopixelFiberOpticPumpkinOrJac_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This 3D-printed pumpkin with integrated fiber optics can be printed with or without the face to use it as a Jack O’Latern for Halloween or a deco pumpkin. It uses a cheap Raspberry Pi Pico to drive 9 LEDs …</p>New Map of Space Precisely Measures Nearly 400,000 Nearby Galaxies2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00Lauren Birontag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/new-map-of-space-precisely-measures-nearly-400000-nearby-galaxies.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_NewMapOfSpacePreciselyMeasures_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The Siena Galaxy Atlas will be an invaluable tool for research into how galaxies form and evolve, gravitational waves, dark matter, and the structure of our universe. Mapping the night sky is essential for understanding our universe. Both researchers and …</p>New polymer membranes, AI predictions could dramatically reduce energy, water use in oil refining2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/new-polymer-membranes-ai-predictions-could-dramatically-reduce-energy-water-use-in-oil-refining.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_NewPolymerMembranesAiPredictio_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new kind of polymer membrane created by researchers at Georgia Tech could reshape how refineries process crude oil, dramatically reducing the energy and water required while extracting even more useful materials. The so-called DUCKY polymers — more on the unusual …</p>New recipe for efficient, environmentally friendly battery recycling2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/new-recipe-for-efficient-environmentally-friendly-battery-recycling.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_NewRecipeForEfficientEnvironme_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, are now presenting a new and efficient way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries. The method allows recovery of 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the …</p>New technique helps robots pack objects into a tight space2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/new-technique-helps-robots-pack-objects-into-a-tight-space.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_NewTechniqueHelpsRobotsPackObj_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers coaxed a family of generative AI models to work together to solve multistep robot manipulation problems. Anyone who has ever tried to pack a family-sized amount of luggage into a sedan-sized trunk knows this is a hard problem. Robots …</p>PCB Hotplate V32023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/pcb-hotplate-v3.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_PcbHotplateV3_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project outperforms two previous hotplates in both electrical and mechanical aspects. It has two separate boards—the coil board and the driver board—that are joined together by 40mm-long PCB standoffs. This project is powered by an XIAO ESP32 …</p>Photonic crystals bend light as though it were under the influence of gravity2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/photonic-crystals-bend-light-as-though-it-were-under-the-influence-of-gravity.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_PhotonicCrystalsBendLightAsTho_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A collaborative group of researchers has manipulated the behavior of light as if it were under the influence of gravity. The findings, which were published in the journal Physical Review A on September 28, 2023, have far-reaching implications for the …</p>Project Silica2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/project-silica.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_ProjectSilica_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Humanity’s need for long-term data storage continue to grow at a staggering pace. As a species, we continue to generate large amounts of high-value data (our personal histories, medical, industrial, scientific data, etc.) that is crucial to our long-term …</p>Revolutionizing energy storage: Metal nanoclusters for stable lithium—sulfur batteries2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/revolutionizing-energy-storage-metal-nanoclusters-for-stable-lithium-sulfur-batteries.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_RevolutionizingEnergyStorageMe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The demand for efficient energy storage systems is ever increasing, especially due to the recent emergence of intermittent renewable energy and the adoption of electric vehicles. In this regard, lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), which can store three to five times more …</p>Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/scientists-propose-super-bright-light-sources-powered-by-quasiparticles.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_ScientistsProposeSuperBrightLi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The seemingly physics-defying properties of quasiparticles could be harnessed for applications ranging from non-destructive imaging to computer-chip manufacturing. An international team of scientists is rethinking the basic principles of radiation physics with the aim of creating super-bright light sources. In …</p>Smart Compass2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/smart-compass.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_SmartCompass_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A normal compass just points north (boring). Lets make something smarter, that points to any required place. Our general compass just points towards north. I decided to make a smart compass, that will point to the nearest place selected using …</p>Soldering Air Filter2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/soldering-air-filter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_SolderingAirFilter_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hello there, In this Instructable I will walk through how I built a simple air filter fan to help remove smoke and other particles from the air while I’m soldering. If you want to build one, read on, I …</p>Spark Analyzer2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/spark-analyzer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_SparkAnalyzer_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Spark Analyzer is a compact, sleek, IoT-enabled USB-C Power Delivery device with built-in power analyzer capabilities. Story Introducing Spark Analyzer, an innovative ESP32-powered USB-C Power Delivery (UCPD) compatible device designed to streamline the development and debugging process …</p>STMicroelectronics reveals high-accuracy, medium-voltage op amps for industrial and automotive sensor signal conditioning2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/stmicroelectronics-reveals-high-accuracy-medium-voltage-op-amps-for-industrial-and-automotive-sensor-signal-conditioning.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_StmicroelectronicsRevealsHighA_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics’ TSB182 dual operational amplifier is featured for high-accuracy signal conditioning with sensors, including maximum 20µV input offset voltage, 100nV/°C drift over temperature, and 4V-36V operating range for medium-voltage applications. In addition to its high accuracy, stability, and wide …</p>The MagPi 1342023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/the-magpi-134.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/EB442_TheMagpi134_t.jpg" /></p><p>“- Raspberry Pi 5. In-depth analysis of the components, specs & features - Engineering interview. We catch up with James Adams, CTO (Hardware) and Alasdair Allan, Head of Documentation. - New operating system! Raspberry Pi OS ‘Bookworm’ - New Accessories! Case, Active Cooler, Power Supply …</p>Tim’s Draw Bot2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/tims-draw-bot.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_TimSDrawBot_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is a little drawing Robot. - I made it quite a while ago, and it went through many iterations. - If you want to see some info on the early ones, I did a blog. My goal was to make one …</p>Toshiba Launches Small Photorelay Suitable for High-Frequency Signal Switches in Semiconductor Testers2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/toshiba-launches-small-photorelay-suitable-for-high-frequency-signal-switches-in-semiconductor-testers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_ToshibaLaunchesSmallPhotorelay_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched “TLP3475W,” a photorelay in a small, thin WSON4 package. It reduces insertion loss and suppresses power attenuation in high-frequency signals [1] and is suitable for the pin electronics of semiconductor testers, which …</p>Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00Will Wrighttag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/wearable-device-makes-memories-and-powers-up-with-the-flex-of-a-finger.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT442_WearableDeviceMakesMemoriesAnd_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user’s bending finger and can create and store memories, in a promising step towards health monitoring and other technologies. The innovation features a single nanomaterial incorporated into …</p>Webb Detects Tiny Quartz Crystals in Clouds of Hot Gas Giant2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/webb-detects-tiny-quartz-crystals-in-clouds-of-hot-gas-giant.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS442_WebbDetectsTinyQuartzCrystalsI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The finding tells scientists about the variety of materials that shape planetary environments, based on data from the MIRI instrument, which JPL managed through launch. Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have detected evidence for quartz nanocrystals in …</p>XIAO ESP32C3 Portable Weighing Scale, Battery level Indicator2023-10-19T00:00:00+01:002023-10-19T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-19:post/2023/10/19/xiao-esp32c3-portable-weighing-scale-battery-level-indicator.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM442_XiaoEsp32C3PortableWeighingSca_t.jpg" /></p><p>“XIAO ESP32C3 Weigh-n-Charge: Portable scale for weight measurement with a built-in battery indicator, ideal for on-the-go use. The portable weighing scale is designed with flexibility in mind. It currently has a maximum load capacity of 5 kilograms. However, the load …</p>A New Way to Erase Quantum Computer Errors2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/a-new-way-to-erase-quantum-computer-errors.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_ANewWayToEraseQuantumComputerE_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum computers of the future hold promise in solving all sorts of problems. For example, they could lead to more sustainable materials, new medicines, and even crack the hardest problems in fundamental physics. But compared to classical computers in use …</p>An electrical switch to control chemical reactions2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/an-electrical-switch-to-control-chemical-reactions.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_AnElectricalSwitchToControlChe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A UNIGE team has developed an electrical device that makes it easy to activate chemical reactions in a «greener» way. New pharmaceuticals, cleaner fuels, biodegradable plastics: in order to meet society’s needs, chemists have to develop new synthesis methods …</p>Budget DIY GPS/GNSS Base Station / Receiver Setup with ESP322023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/budget-diy-gpsgnss-base-station-receiver-setup-with-esp32.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_BudgetDiyGpsGnssBaseStationRec_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Build a GPS/GNSS Base Station for $350 or less with an ESP32 and UM980. The ESP32 is a versatile microcontroller renowned for its WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities. In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up the your …</p>Canonical releases Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/canonical-releases-ubuntu-2310-mantic-minotaur.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_CanonicalReleasesUbuntu2310Man_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Fortified security, enhanced desktop app discovery and new hardware support lead this latest release of Ubuntu. Today Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu 23.10, codenamed “Mantic Minotaur”, available to download and install from https://ubuntu.com/download. “In this …</p>Classic Macintosh Video Signals Demystified, Designing a Mac-to-VGA Adapter with LM18812023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/classic-macintosh-video-signals-demystified-designing-a-mac-to-vga-adapter-with-lm1881.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_ClassicMacintoshVideoSignalsDe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In the late 1980s When Apple released its first Macintosh models supporting external color monitors, the company made some design choices that continue to cause trouble even today. Computers like the Macintosh IIci supported 640 x 480 video resolution, the …</p>Computational study reveals the potential of mixed metal chalcohalides in future photovoltaic applications2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00Pascal Henkeltag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/computational-study-reveals-the-potential-of-mixed-metal-chalcohalides-in-future-photovoltaic-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_ComputationalStudyRevealsThePo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“CEST researchers have successfully identified new and promising candidates for photovoltaic applications using computational methods. The CEST (Computational Electronic Structure Theory) group members Pascal Henkel and Patrick Rinke, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Tampere (Finland) and Xi …</p>Control Board for 6 Servomotors based on Arduino for Robotic2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/control-board-for-6-servomotors-based-on-arduino-for-robotic.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_ControlBoardFor6ServomotorsBas_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Electronic board based on Arduino with the ATMEGA328P chip, with power rail and PWM control pins for 6 servomotors. Very useful for robotics In the last few weeks we started developing this robotic arm. It is made up of 5 …</p>Could a new law of physics support the idea we’re living in a computer simulation?2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/could-a-new-law-of-physics-support-the-idea-were-living-in-a-computer-simulation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_CouldANewLawOfPhysicsSupportTh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new study explores the simulated universe hypothesis and its implications for science and technology A University of Portsmouth physicist has explored whether a new law of physics could support the much-debated theory that we are simply characters in an …</p>Crack Formation in EV Battery Electrodes Unraveled2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/crack-formation-in-ev-battery-electrodes-unraveled.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_CrackFormationInEvBatteryElect_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Battery experts at The University of Texas at Austin have shed new light on a critical issue facing battery components commonly used in electric vehicles. Over time, particles that make up nickel-based cathodes in these batteries tend to crack, limiting …</p>Digital AC Energy Measurement Circuit: Voltage, Current, Pow2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/digital-ac-energy-measurement-circuit-voltage-current-pow.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_DigitalAcEnergyMeasurementCirc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Dealing with the 110V/220V AC mains voltage and measuring the AC load parameters are regarded as a challenge for electronic designers in circuit design and calculations. The situation becomes more complex when dealing with inductive loads because they cause …</p>How to Make Simple Nodemcu Robotic Car2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/how-to-make-simple-nodemcu-robotic-car.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_HowToMakeSimpleNodemcuRoboticC_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hey, guys in this article we will see how to make this simple and amazing Robotic car., If you are a beginner in Robotics you must definitely give it a try to build this amazing robot. I have given all …</p>How to Use/configure a Bluetooth Module2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/how-to-useconfigure-a-bluetooth-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_HowToUseConfigureABluetoothMod_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is about using Bluetooth Modules. - The cheep ones from eBay. - There two main types, 4 pin (HC-06) and 6 pin (HC-05). Please Note! - When I say HC-05 and HC-06 I am refiring to the Module …</p>Hyperlux LP Image Sensors can extend battery life by up to 40%2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/hyperlux-lp-image-sensors-can-extend-battery-life-by-up-to-40.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_HyperluxLpImageSensorsCanExten_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today onsemi introduced the Hyperlux LP image sensor family ideally suited for industrial and commercial cameras such as smart doorbells, security cameras, AR/VR/XR headsets, machine vision and video conferencing. These 1.4 µm pixel sensors deliver industry-leading image …</p>In search of supersymmetric dark matter2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/in-search-of-supersymmetric-dark-matter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_InSearchOfSupersymmetricDarkMa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The ATLAS collaboration sets stringent limits on the existence of supersymmetric dark matter particles If new particles are out there, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the ideal place to search for them. The theory of supersymmetry suggests that a …</p>Intel Arc A580 Graphics Available Worldwide2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/intel-arc-a580-graphics-available-worldwide.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_IntelArcA580GraphicsAvailableW_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today, Intel announced Intel® Arc™ A580 desktop graphics is immediately available worldwide from partners. The new product fills the middle of the Intel Arc discrete graphics product stack for gamers and creators, delivering advanced gaming performance at 1080p high settings …</p>Make Your Hydroponics System Fully Automated and View Data Via the Dashboard2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/make-your-hydroponics-system-fully-automated-and-view-data-via-the-dashboard.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_MakeYourHydroponicsSystemFully_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project shows how to control the hydroponic system as automation and how to monitor the desired data through applications. First of all, I should mention that I am not familiar with hydroponics and soilless growing culture. With this project …</p>Making more magnetism possible with topology2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00Peter Reuelltag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/making-more-magnetism-possible-with-topology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_MakingMoreMagnetismPossibleWit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT researchers show how topology can help create magnetism at higher temperatures. Researchers who have been working for years to understand electron arrangement, or topology, and magnetism in certain semimetals have been frustrated by the fact that the materials only …</p>Making Rad Maps With Robot Dogs2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00Lauren Birontag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/making-rad-maps-with-robot-dogs.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_MakingRadMapsWithRobotDogs_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Combining multiple sensors with smart robots is the latest evolution in mapping nuclear radiation In 2013, researchers carried a Microsoft Kinect camera through houses in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. The device’s infrared light traced the contours of the buildings …</p>Making your first ISP Programmer2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/making-your-first-isp-programmer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_MakingYourFirstIspProgrammer_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is a Beginner Project teaches them how to make their first ISP PCB annd go through details Components Note these Components are SMD packages - ATtiny 44 - 20MHz resonator - 1uF capacitor - 10K resistor - 1.5K resistor - 0 Resistor - 100 Resistor …</p>Micron Delivers High-Speed 7,200MT/s DDR5 Memory Using 1β Technology2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/micron-delivers-high-speed-7200mts-ddr5-memory-using-1b-technology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_MicronDeliversHighSpeed7200MtS_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Offering a 50% increase in performance, Micron extends leading-edge 1β technology to power server and PC applications Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced it has extended its industry-leading 1β (1-beta) process node technology with the introduction of 16Gb DDR5 …</p>NASA’s Webb Captures an Ethereal View of NGC 3462023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/nasas-webb-captures-an-ethereal-view-of-ngc-346.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_NasasWebbCapturesAnEtherealVie_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The star-forming region is festooned with colorful filaments of dust captured by Webb’s MIRI instrument, which was managed through launch by JPL. One of the greatest strengths of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is its ability to give …</p>New 32-bit MCU Features an Embedded Hardware Security Module to Safeguard Industrial and Consumer Applications2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/new-32-bit-mcu-features-an-embedded-hardware-security-module-to-safeguard-industrial-and-consumer-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_New32BitMcuFeaturesAnEmbeddedH_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Highly configurable PIC32CZ CA devices are available with a 300 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M7 processor Industrial and consumer application designers must consider implementing security functionality in their devices during the development process as security threats evolve and become more sophisticated …</p>New Concept Quantum Computer with ‘Electron Spin Qubits’ developed2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/new-concept-quantum-computer-with-electron-spin-qubits-developed.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_NewConceptQuantumComputerWithE_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The results of the study lead by Deung-Jang Choi from the Centro de Física de Materiales (CSIC-UPV/EHU) and the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), in collaboration with an international team have just been published in the prestigious Science …</p>New cyber algorithm shuts down malicious robotic attack2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/new-cyber-algorithm-shuts-down-malicious-robotic-attack.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_NewCyberAlgorithmShutsDownMali_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Australian researchers have designed an algorithm that can intercept a man-in-the-middle (MitM) cyberattack on an unmanned military robot and shut it down in seconds. In an experiment using deep learning neural networks to simulate the behaviour of the human brain …</p>New easy-to-use optical chip can self-configure to perform various functions2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/new-easy-to-use-optical-chip-can-self-configure-to-perform-various-functions.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_NewEasyToUseOpticalChipCanSelf_t.jpg" /></p><p>“On-chip quadrilateral Mach–Zehnder interferometer network could potentially be used for optical neural network applications Researchers have developed an easy-to-use optical chip that can configure itself to achieve various functions. The positive real-valued matrix computation they have achieved gives the …</p>Nordic announces nRF54L Series, expanding industry’s most efficient Bluetooth LE portfolio2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/nordic-announces-nrf54l-series-expanding-industrys-most-efficient-bluetooth-le-portfolio.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS441_NordicAnnouncesNrf54LSeriesExp_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New groundbreaking nRF54L Series succeeds Nordic Semiconductor’s market-leading nRF52 Series, setting a new standard in performance, efficiency and security. Nordic Semiconductor, a leader in low power wireless IoT solutions, today announces a significant addition to its nRF54 Series, its …</p>Physicists coax superconductivity and more from quasicrystals2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00Elizabeth A. Thomsontag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/physicists-coax-superconductivity-and-more-from-quasicrystals.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_PhysicistsCoaxSuperconductivit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Flexible platform could produce enigmatic materials, lead to new studies of exotic phenomena. In research that could jump-start interest into an enigmatic class of materials known as quasicrystals, MIT scientists and colleagues have discovered a relatively simple, flexible way to …</p>Play Audio from SPI Flash with a Microcontroller2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/play-audio-from-spi-flash-with-a-microcontroller.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_PlayAudioFromSpiFlashWithAMicr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“How to use a microcontroller to drive a speaker using PWM from audio levels stored in a SPI flash chip This project uses a microcontroller’s PWM output to drive a speaker and play audio stored in a SPI flash …</p>Portable Arduino FM-Radio2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/portable-arduino-fm-radio.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_PortableArduinoFmRadio_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Portable FM-Radio receiver using Arduino Nano Every and TEA5767. After building a school project transmitting 2.4GHz sinusoidal wave as a first year student, I got interested in the wonderful world of RF-electronics. Right after finishing that project …</p>Real World Driving Simulator For Any Game & Physical Vehicle2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/real-world-driving-simulator-for-any-game-physical-vehicle.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_RealWorldDrivingSimulatorForAn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“It can be used to play car racing games or experience driving a real car. It can be used to drive an RC car using real controls. This is the driving simulator, we can play car racing came with it …</p>Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00Anne J. Manningtag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/self-correcting-quantum-computers-within-reach.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_SelfCorrectingQuantumComputers_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum computers promise to reach speeds and efficiencies impossible for even the fastest supercomputers of today. Yet the technology hasn’t seen much scale-up and commercialization largely due to its inability to self-correct. Quantum computers, unlike classical ones, cannot correct …</p>Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/simulations-of-backwards-time-travel-can-improve-scientific-experiments.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_SimulationsOfBackwardsTimeTrav_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Physicists have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems that appear impossible to solve using standard physics. If gamblers, investors and quantum experimentalists could bend the arrow of time, their advantage would be significantly higher …</p>SubscriberBoard - a Home Assistant-connected Oversized 7-segment Display2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/subscriberboard-a-home-assistant-connected-oversized-7-segment-display.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_SubscriberboardAHomeAssistantC_t.jpg" /></p><p>“SubscriberBoard is a four-digit, seven-segment display scaled up to a size that makes it perfect for wall art! It connects to a Home Assistant home automation server and can show whatever four-digit numbers that server can send via MQTT. I …</p>Try to win against this Othello game2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/try-to-win-against-this-othello-game.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_TryToWinAgainstThisOthelloGame_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Several game levels will allow you to discover the Othello game or to become a champion The Othello game is a strategy board game like chess or checkers. The rules are very simple: the two players put down alternately black …</p>Wireless, Battery-free Electronic ‘Stickers’ Gauge Forces Between Touching Objects2023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/wireless-battery-free-electronic-stickers-gauge-forces-between-touching-objects.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT441_WirelessBatteryFreeElectronicS_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed electronic “stickers” that measure the force exerted by one object upon another. The force stickers are wireless, run without batteries and fit in tight spaces. That makes them versatile for …</p>Z80ATmega1282023-10-12T00:00:00+01:002023-10-12T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-12:post/2023/10/12/z80atmega128.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM441_Z80Atmega128_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project aims to build a system utilizing the Z80A and running CP/M-80 directly. You might be wondering why I chose the Z80 today. Well, it happened to be discovered in my collection of electronic components after being tucked …</p>An Alarm Clock with No Buttons2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/an-alarm-clock-with-no-buttons.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_AnAlarmClockWithNoButtons_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Everything about this alarm clock is controlled from your smart phone using the Arduino Cloud. And it sets itself using NTP time. Alarm clocks usually come with a variety of buttons and switches. As a minimum, we need to set …</p>ATtiny13BinaryWatches2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/attiny13binarywatches.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_Attiny13Binarywatches_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Simple Binary Watches with 4 LED(1/5, 2/10, 4/20, 8/40), it mean 5 minute accuracy indicate. How it’s work? Every 0.5 sec CPU wake up(cycle iteration time 100 nS) and increase milliseconds value …</p>Battery Backup2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/battery-backup.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_BatteryBackup_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is not a battery charging circuit, just a basic circuit for brief interruptions in mains power. This circuit monitors the battery level and will indicate if the batteries are good with a green LED, and when they should be …</p>Can quantum computers bring an end to corrosion?2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/can-quantum-computers-bring-an-end-to-corrosion.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_CanQuantumComputersBringAnEndT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“What do a rusty iron nail, a tarnished sterling silver ring, and a copper statue turned minty green all have in common? They are all products of a chemical process known as corrosion. To the average person, corrosion is an …</p>Finger-shaped sensor enables more dexterous robots2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/finger-shaped-sensor-enables-more-dexterous-robots.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_FingerShapedSensorEnablesMoreD_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT engineers develop a long, curved touch sensor that could enable a robot to grasp and manipulate objects in multiple ways. Imagine grasping a heavy object, like a pipe wrench, with one hand. You would likely grab the wrench using …</p>Graphene Addition for Enhancing the Critical Current Density of Bi-2223 Superconductors2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/graphene-addition-for-enhancing-the-critical-current-density-of-bi-2223-superconductors.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_GrapheneAdditionForEnhancingTh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers use a new synthesis method for Bi-2223 high-temperature superconductors and explore the effects of graphene addition on its superconductivity High-temperature superconductors such as Bi-2223 are known to suffer from limitations such as weak critical current density and weak magnetic …</p>Groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Glennda Chuitag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/groundbreaking-study-shows-defects-spreading-through-diamond-faster-than-the-speed-of-sound.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_GroundbreakingStudyShowsDefect_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Defects can make a material stronger or make it fail catastrophically. Knowing how fast they travel can help researchers understand things like earthquake ruptures, structural failures and precision manufacturing. Settling a half century of debate, researchers have discovered that tiny …</p>Grove Smart IR Gesture Sensor (PAJ7660) Arduino Project2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/grove-smart-ir-gesture-sensor-paj7660-arduino-project.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_GroveSmartIrGestureSensorPaj76_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Practical Arduino project with this intelligent gesture recognition module equipped with an infrared camera sensor and applied AI algorithm. Тoday I received the package I ordered from Seed Studio, and it contains the Grove smart IR Gesture sensor. The product …</p>How an Ancient Board Game Could Unlock Cutting-Edge Physics Discoveries2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Molly McCrorytag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/how-an-ancient-board-game-could-unlock-cutting-edge-physics-discoveries.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_HowAnAncientBoardGameCouldUnlo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The game mancala may have originated as far back as 6000 BCE in Jordan and is played around the world to this day. It consists of stones that players move between a series of small pits on a wooden game …</p>How flip-flops are implemented in the Intel 8086 processor2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/how-flip-flops-are-implemented-in-the-intel-8086-processor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_HowFlipFlopsAreImplementedInTh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A key concept for a processor is the management of “state”, information that persists over time. Much of a computer is built from logic gates, such as NAND or NOR gates, but logic gates have no notion of time. Processors …</p>How to Turn any DC Motor into a Servo Motor2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/how-to-turn-any-dc-motor-into-a-servo-motor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_HowToTurnAnyDcMotorIntoAServoM_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this tutorial we will learn how to turn any DC motor into a stand-alone custom servo motor with a lot of features. Unlike regular servos that have limited motion of 180 or 270 degrees, this one has unlimited range …</p>Kaluma2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/kaluma.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_Kaluma_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Kaluma is a tiny and efficient JavaScript runtime for RP2040 (Raspberry Pi Pico). The main features are: - Small footprint. Runs minimally on microcontrollers with 300KB ROM with 64KB RAM. - Support modern JavaScript standards (ECMAScript 5/6/6+). Powered by JerryScript …</p>Lasers deflected using air2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/lasers-deflected-using-air.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_LasersDeflectedUsingAir_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using a novel method, beams of laser light can be deflected using air alone. An invisible grating made only of air is not only immune to damage from the laser light, but it also preserves the original quality of the …</p>Machine learning used to probe the building blocks of shapes2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Hayley Dunningtag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/machine-learning-used-to-probe-the-building-blocks-of-shapes.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_MachineLearningUsedToProbeTheB_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Applying machine learning to find the properties of atomic pieces of geometry shows how AI has the power to accelerate discoveries in maths. Mathematicians from Imperial College London and the University of Nottingham have, for the first time, used machine …</p>Making a femtosecond laser out of glass2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Hillary Sanctuarytag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/making-a-femtosecond-laser-out-of-glass.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_MakingAFemtosecondLaserOutOfGl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“EPFL scientists show that it is possible to make a femtosecond laser that fits in the palm of one’s hand using a glass substrate. Is it possible to make a femtosecond laser entirely out of glass? That’s the …</p>Microchip’s Radiation-Tolerant (RT) PolarFire® FPGA Achieves QML Class Q Qualification2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/microchips-radiation-tolerant-rt-polarfirer-fpga-achieves-qml-class-q-qualification.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS440_MicrochipsRadiationTolerantRtP_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Brings high levels of density and performance to space applications, saving system cost and engineering efforts through low power consumption and immunity to configuration upsets Products that have Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) designations are often the most trusted and readily …</p>NASA Sets Coverage for Psyche Spacecraft Launch to Metal World2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/nasa-sets-coverage-for-psyche-spacecraft-launch-to-metal-world.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS440_NasaSetsCoverageForPsycheSpace_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The spacecraft will explore a metal-rich asteroid, also named Psyche, to learn how Earth and other rocky planets formed. NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for its Psyche mission to a metal-rich asteroid. Launch is …</p>New tools are available to help reduce the energy that AI models devour2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Kylie Foytag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/new-tools-are-available-to-help-reduce-the-energy-that-ai-models-devour.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_NewToolsAreAvailableToHelpRedu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Amid the race to make AI bigger and better, Lincoln Laboratory is developing ways to reduce power, train efficiently, and make energy use transparent. When searching for flights on Google, you may have noticed that each flight’s carbon-emission estimate …</p>New UCF Technology Could Reduce Lag, Improve Reliability of Online Gaming, Meetings2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Robert Wellstag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/new-ucf-technology-could-reduce-lag-improve-reliability-of-online-gaming-meetings.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_NewUcfTechnologyCouldReduceLag_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a major hindrance to seamless communication and immersive experiences. That’s why researchers with the University of Central Florida’s …</p>Outsmarting cyberattacks on microgrids2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Andres Intriago Velasqueztag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/outsmarting-cyberattacks-on-microgrids.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_OutsmartingCyberattacksOnMicro_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A residual-based approach that detects and corrects voltage and frequency anomalies could protect power grids against covert cyberattacks. A system that detects and mitigates stealthy intermittent attacks against intelligent systems such as small power grids called microgrids is expected to …</p>Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/scientists-discover-the-highest-energy-gamma-rays-ever-from-a-pulsar.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_ScientistsDiscoverTheHighestEn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called a pulsar. The energy of these gamma rays clocked in at 20 tera-electronvolts, or about ten trillion …</p>Smart Disk Lamp2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/smart-disk-lamp.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_SmartDiskLamp_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Smart desk lamp It lights when there is a person or motion and the light is weak or there is no lighting smart desk lamp This desk lamp is different in these points ….. It lights when there is a person …</p>SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites on its 70th mission of the year2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/spacex-launches-22-starlink-satellites-on-its-70th-mission-of-the-year.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS440_SpacexLaunches22StarlinkSatell_t.jpg" /></p><p>“SpaceX launched 22 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit early this morning (Oct. 5), on the company’s 70th orbital mission of the year. The Starlink spacecraft lifted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space …</p>STMicroelectronics’ automotive power-management ICs integrate CAN FD and LIN for simpler car-body controllers2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/stmicroelectronics-automotive-power-management-ics-integrate-can-fd-and-lin-for-simpler-car-body-controllers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/NS440_StmicroelectronicsAutomotivePo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics’ SPSB081 automotive power-management IC is a Swiss Army Knife of features including a main fixed-voltage low-dropout regulator (LDO), a secondary programmable LDO, four high-side drivers, a CAN FD transceiver 1, and an optional LIN transceiver2 . The ICs provide multiple …</p>Synthesize music with animations on a Raspberry Pi Pico2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/synthesize-music-with-animations-on-a-raspberry-pi-pico.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/PM440_SynthesizeMusicWithAnimationsO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Learn how to create a real time MIDI synthesizer with spectrum visualization and no RTOS using a Raspberry Pi Pico The Raspberry Pi Pico is an extremely popular and capable MCU (microcontroller) development platform that is based on Raspberry Pi …</p>The making of a quantum movie2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/the-making-of-a-quantum-movie.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_TheMakingOfAQuantumMovie_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Electrons hold the world together. When chemical reactions yield new substances, they play a leading role. And in electronics, too, they are the protagonists. Together with his colleagues, Ferenc Krausz, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in …</p>Twisted Science: NIST Researchers Find a New Quantum Ruler to Explore Exotic Matter2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/twisted-science-nist-researchers-find-a-new-quantum-ruler-to-explore-exotic-matter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_TwistedScienceNistResearchersF_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A single-atom-thick sheet of carbon known as graphene has remarkable properties on its own, but things can get even more interesting when you stack up multiple sheets. When two or more overlying sheets of graphene are slightly misaligned — twisted at …</p>Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen-nitrogen separation2023-10-05T00:00:00+01:002023-10-05T00:00:00+01:00Nik Papageorgioutag:jpralves.net,2023-10-05:post/2023/10/05/ultrathin-films-achieve-record-hydrogen-nitrogen-separation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/10/CT440_UltrathinFilmsAchieveRecordHyd_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Scientists at EPFL have synthesized the first ever metal-organic frameworks membrane with thickness of just one unit cell. The ultrathin film yields record-high separation performance of hydrogen. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that contain nano-sized pores. These …</p>Accelerating Sustainable Semiconductors With ‘Multielement Ink’2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Theresa Duquetag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/accelerating-sustainable-semiconductors-with-multielement-ink.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_AcceleratingSustainableSemicon_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Semiconductors are the heart of almost every electronic device. Without semiconductors, our computers would not be able to process and retain data; and LED (light-emitting diode) lightbulbs would lose their ability to shine. But semiconductor manufacturing requires a lot of …</p>ALPHA experiment at CERN observes the influence of gravity on antimatter2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/alpha-experiment-at-cern-observes-the-influence-of-gravity-on-antimatter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_AlphaExperimentAtCernObservesT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The result is a milestone in the study of the properties and behaviour of antimatter. Isaac Newton’s historic work on gravity was apparently inspired by watching an apple fall to the ground from a tree. But what about an …</p>AMD Unveils Purpose-Built, FPGA-Based Accelerator for Ultra-Low Latency Electronic Trading2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/amd-unveils-purpose-built-fpga-based-accelerator-for-ultra-low-latency-electronic-trading.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_AmdUnveilsPurposeBuiltFpgaBase_t.jpg" /></p><p>” AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the AMD Alveo™ UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides proprietary traders …</p>Argonne to Recycle Magnets From Advanced Photon Source in New Physics Experiment at Brookhaven2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Jared Sagofftag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/argonne-to-recycle-magnets-from-advanced-photon-source-in-new-physics-experiment-at-brookhaven.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ArgonneToRecycleMagnetsFromAdv_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Argonne is recycling 700 magnets as its Advanced Photon Source undergoes an upgrade, and the old magnets will be used for the Electron-Ion Collider Like cats, magnets for physics experiments can have many lives. In 2015, researchers at the U …</p>Automatic pet feeder2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/automatic-pet-feeder.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_AutomaticPetFeeder_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A feeder for pets that pours food on a schedule or on a remote control. The sleep and feeding schedules of humans and cats differ significantly. To ensure that your furry friend can eat whenever they please, you can create …</p>Chi-Nu experiment concludes with data to support nuclear security, energy reactors2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/chi-nu-experiment-concludes-with-data-to-support-nuclear-security-energy-reactors.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ChiNuExperimentConcludesWithDa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Experiment measures the energy spectrum of neutrons emitted from neutron-induced fission. The results of the Chi-Nu physics experiment at Los Alamos National Laboratory have contributed essential, never-before-observed data for enhancing nuclear security applications, understanding criticality safety and designing fast-neutron energy …</p>Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Jennifer Chutag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/desalination-system-could-produce-freshwater-that-is-cheaper-than-tap-water.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_DesalinationSystemCouldProduce_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean …</p>Dual 500 mA RETs from Nexperia enable high-power load switching in space constrained applications2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/dual-500-ma-rets-from-nexperia-enable-high-power-load-switching-in-space-constrained-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_Dual500MaRetsFromNexperiaEnabl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Nexperia, the essential semiconductor expert, today released a new series of 500 mA dual resistor equipped transistors (RET) in ultra-compact DFN2020(D)-6 packaging. These devices have been designed for load switching in wearables and smartphones as well as for …</p>ECG With PPG Using Arduino2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/ecg-with-ppg-using-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_EcgWithPpgUsingArduino_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A plethysmogram is a graph of blood volume vs time and a photoplethysmogram (PPG) uses light to measure blood volume, often with a finger probe. You can buy a pulse oximeter very cheaply on eBay. It uses photoplethysmography to measure …</p>Flea-Scope USB Oscilloscope (18 Msps, $13 BoM, WebUSB)2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/flea-scope-usb-oscilloscope-18-msps-13-bom-webusb.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_FleaScopeUsbOscilloscope18Msps_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Flea-Scope is a very low-cost ($13 BoM in quantity) and easy-to-use 18 million sample-per-second (Msps) USB oscilloscope and mixed-signal logic analyzer with a built-in waveform generator, and so much more, based on the PIC32MK MCU! Flea-Scope can be controlled by …</p>I made a Nano USB HUB2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/i-made-a-nano-usb-hub.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_IMadeANanoUsbHub_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A small hub which is designed to pack inside any laptop, where space is very less and extra USB port is required. I want to use the USB hub internally in my laptop but the available ones are very bulky …</p>IISc team develops fully indigenous gallium nitride power switch2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Ranjini Raghunathtag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/iisc-team-develops-fully-indigenous-gallium-nitride-power-switch.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_IiscTeamDevelopsFullyIndigenou_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a fully indigenous gallium nitride (GaN) power switch that can have potential applications in systems like power converters for electric vehicles and laptops, as well as in wireless communications. The …</p>Intense lasers shine new light on the electron dynamics of liquids2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/intense-lasers-shine-new-light-on-the-electron-dynamics-of-liquids.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_IntenseLasersShineNewLightOnTh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The behavior of electrons in liquids determines a vast range of chemical processes and thus essential processes in organisms and the world as a whole. But electron movements are extremely hard to capture because they take place within attoseconds: the …</p>Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5!2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/introducing-raspberry-pi-5.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_IntroducingRaspberryPi5_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today, we’re delighted to announce the launch of Raspberry Pi 5, coming at the end of October. Priced at $60 for the 4GB variant, and $80 for its 8GB sibling, virtually every aspect of the platform has been upgraded …</p>It’s easier to get valuable metals from battery waste if you ‘flash’ it2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Silvia Cernea Clarktag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/its-easier-to-get-valuable-metals-from-battery-waste-if-you-flash-it.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ItSEasierToGetValuableMetalsFr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Rice lab’s battery recycling process is cleaner, cheaper Demand for valuable metals needed in batteries is poised to grow over the coming decades in step with the growth of clean energy technologies, and the best place to source them …</p>Listening to atoms moving at the nanoscale: study2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Lilly Matsontag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/listening-to-atoms-moving-at-the-nanoscale-study.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ListeningToAtomsMovingAtTheNan_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Understanding how the phenomenon of ‘crackling noise’ occurs at the microscopic scale could have implications for new research in materials science and medicine. Scientists from UNSW Sydney and the University of Cambridge have used novel methods to listen to the …</p>MagiClick-esp32s32023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/magiclick-esp32s3.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_MagiclickEsp32S3_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A single-button keyboard, based on ESP32-S3, with a color screen. CircuitPython is used by default. You can also use MicroPython, Arduino. - The display part adopts a 0.85-inch color screen, 128x128 resolution, and the display content is delicate - The …</p>Meet Nuvem, a cable to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the U.S.2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/meet-nuvem-a-cable-to-connect-portugal-bermuda-and-the-us.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_MeetNuvemACableToConnectPortug_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Today, we’re announcing Nuvem, a new transatlantic subsea cable system to connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States. Named after the Portuguese word for “cloud,” Nuvem will improve network resiliency across the Atlantic, helping meet growing demand for digital …</p>Microchip Introduces Industry’s First Low Pin Count MCU Family With I3C Support2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/microchip-introduces-industrys-first-low-pin-count-mcu-family-with-i3c-support.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_MicrochipIntroducesIndustrysFi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Company’s PIC18-Q20 product line is space-efficient and easily interfaces with devices operating in multiple voltage domains. With the step-function increase in data collected and transmitted from cloud-connected edge nodes, Improved Inter Integrated Circuit® (I3C®) is rapidly becoming a …</p>MicroMote: The ESP-Now Based Gesture Remote2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/micromote-the-esp-now-based-gesture-remote.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_MicromoteTheEspNowBasedGesture_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MicroMote: The ESP-Now Based Gesture Remote Introducing MicroMote: The ESP-Now Based Gesture Remote Are you ready to take control of your smart devices with a wave of your hand? Look no further than MicroMote, the revolutionary ESP32 S3-based …</p>New Method Helps AI Navigate 3D Space Using 2D Images2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Matt Shipmantag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/new-method-helps-ai-navigate-3d-space-using-2d-images.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_NewMethodHelpsAiNavigate3DSpac_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Photos are two-dimensional (2D), but autonomous vehicles and other technologies have to navigate the three-dimensional (3D) world. Researchers have developed a new method to help artificial intelligence (AI) extract 3D information from 2D images, making cameras more useful tools for …</p>New qubit circuit enables quantum operations with higher accuracy2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/new-qubit-circuit-enables-quantum-operations-with-higher-accuracy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_NewQubitCircuitEnablesQuantumO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The advance brings quantum error correction a step closer to reality. In the future, quantum computers may be able to solve problems that are far too complex for today’s most powerful supercomputers. To realize this promise, quantum versions of …</p>New Spin-Squeezing Techniques Let Atoms Work Together for Better Quantum Measurements2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/new-spin-squeezing-techniques-let-atoms-work-together-for-better-quantum-measurements.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_NewSpinSqueezingTechniquesLetA_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Opening new possibilities for quantum sensors, atomic clocks and tests of fundamental physics, JILA researchers have developed new ways of “entangling” or interlinking the properties of large numbers of particles. In the process they have devised ways to measure large …</p>Quantum repeaters use defects in diamond to interconnect quantum systems2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Ariana Tantillotag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/quantum-repeaters-use-defects-in-diamond-to-interconnect-quantum-systems.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_QuantumRepeatersUseDefectsInDi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This technology for storing and transmitting quantum information over lossy links could provide the foundation for scalable quantum networking. The popular children’s game of telephone is based on a simple premise: The starting player whispers a message into the …</p>Renesas’ New 16-bit RL78/G24 MCU Delivers Top-Class Performance for Motor Control and Power Supply Control Systems2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/renesas-new-16-bit-rl78g24-mcu-delivers-top-class-performance-for-motor-control-and-power-supply-control-systems.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_RenesasNew16BitRl78G24McuDeliv_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New Device Achieves the Highest Performance in the RL78 Family by Combining an Application-Specific Accelerator and a Fast 48MHz CPU. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a new addition to its popular …</p>Researchers fabricate chip-based optical resonators with record low UV losses2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/researchers-fabricate-chip-based-optical-resonators-with-record-low-uv-losses.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ResearchersFabricateChipBasedO_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Advance lays the groundwork for miniature devices for spectroscopy, communications and quantum computing Researchers have created chip-based photonic resonators that operate in the ultraviolet (UV) and visible regions of the spectrum and exhibit a record low UV light loss. The …</p>Researchers Make a Series of Progress in High-efficiency Organic Solar Cells2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/researchers-make-a-series-of-progress-in-high-efficiency-organic-solar-cells.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ResearchersMakeASeriesOfProgre_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A research group led by Prof. GE Ziyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has made great progress in organic solar cells (OSCs). By virtue of simple alkyl chain modification of …</p>Samsung Electronics’ Industry-First LPCAMM Ushers in Future of Memory Modules2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/samsung-electronics-industry-first-lpcamm-ushers-in-future-of-memory-modules.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_SamsungElectronicsIndustryFirs_t.jpg" /></p><p>“LPDDR-based LPCAMM will lead next-gen module market for PCs and laptops, possibly extending to data centers Improvements in performance by 50%, power efficiency by 70% and mounting area by 60% compared to So-DIMMs, with commercialization slated for 2024 Samsung …</p>Scientists unveil fire-safe fuel2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Jules Bernsteintag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/scientists-unveil-fire-safe-fuel.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_ScientistsUnveilFireSafeFuel_t.jpg" /></p><p>“UC Riverside chemical engineers have designed a fuel that ignites only with the application of electric current. Since it doesn’t react to flames and cannot start accidental fires during storage or transport, it is a “safe” liquid fuel. “The …</p>Simple STM32 Frequency meter from 1Hz to 30 MHz-Arduino IDE2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/simple-stm32-frequency-meter-from-1hz-to-30-mhz-arduino-ide.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM439_SimpleStm32FrequencyMeterFrom1_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This frequency meter uses an inexpensive STM32 microcontroller, and the frequency range is from 0 to 30 MHz A frequency meter, also known as a frequency counter, is a device or instrument used to measure the frequency of an oscillating …</p>Solar cell material can assist self-driving cars in the dark2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00Anders Törneholmtag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/solar-cell-material-can-assist-self-driving-cars-in-the-dark.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_SolarCellMaterialCanAssistSelf_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Material used in organic solar cells can also be used as light sensors in electronics. This is shown by researchers at Linköping University who have developed a type of sensor able to detect circularly polarised red light. Their study, published …</p>Statistics of the invisible2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/statistics-of-the-invisible.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT439_StatisticsOfTheInvisible_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In order to obtain information about dark matter and dark energy from the huge amounts of data to be generated by the new ESA probe Euclid, Innsbruck astrophysicist Laila Linke and her team are using novel statistical methods. As soon …</p>Toshiba Develops World’s First LiDAR with 99.9% Tracking Accuracy2023-09-28T00:00:00+01:002023-09-28T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-28:post/2023/09/28/toshiba-develops-worlds-first-lidar-with-999-tracking-accuracy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS439_ToshibaDevelopsWorldsFirstLida_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502), has announced world-first1 advances in LiDAR: technologies that secure an unmatched accuracy of 99.9%2 in object tracking and object recognition of 98.9% with data acquired by the LiDAR alone. The technologies also …</p>433 MHz Radio Frequency Transmitter Extender/ Amplifier Modu2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/433-mhz-radio-frequency-transmitter-extender-amplifier-modu.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_433MhzRadioFrequencyTransmitte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sometimes, there is a need to extend the frequency range of your RF transmitter. This board is suitable for that task. Introduction 433MHz radio frequency transmitter modules are widely used in various wireless applications and devices. The bulk of RF …</p>A quantum leap in cooling atoms for better computers2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/a-quantum-leap-in-cooling-atoms-for-better-computers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_AQuantumLeapInCoolingAtomsForB_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Rochester physicists will study heat and energy flow in quantum mechanics to help develop more efficient quantum computers. At the incredibly tiny quantum level, the laws of physics begin to act differently and the usual rules don’t apply, including …</p>AI-driven tool makes it easy to personalize 3D-printable models2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/ai-driven-tool-makes-it-easy-to-personalize-3d-printable-models.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_AiDrivenToolMakesItEasyToPerso_t.jpg" /></p><p>“With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality. As 3D printers have become cheaper and more widely accessible, a rapidly growing community of novice makers are fabricating their own objects …</p>AMD Completes 4th Gen EPYC Family with the AMD EPYC 8004 Processors, Purpose Built for Cloud Services, Intelligent Edge and Telco2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/amd-completes-4th-gen-epyc-family-with-the-amd-epyc-8004-processors-purpose-built-for-cloud-services-intelligent-edge-and-telco.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_AmdCompletes4ThGenEpycFamilyWi_t.jpg" /></p><p>” AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced availability of the new AMD EPYC™ 8004 Series processors, completing the 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPU family of workload-optimized processors. These new processors bring the “Zen 4c” core into a purpose-built CPU, enabling hardware providers …</p>Atomic Layer Deposition Route to Scalable, Electronic-Grade van der Waals Te Thin Films2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/atomic-layer-deposition-route-to-scalable-electronic-grade-van-der-waals-te-thin-films.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_AtomicLayerDepositionRouteToSc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A research team, led by Professor Joonki Suh in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering at UNIST, has made a significant breakthrough in thin film deposition technology. By employing …</p>Autonomous Robot Racer: Scratch Mode2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/autonomous-robot-racer-scratch-mode.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_AutonomousRobotRacerScratchMod_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this project, you’ll learn how to make an autonomous wall-detecting robot. This robot uses an Arduino Nano and Scratch to avoid walls and race around the track. The Tompkins County Public Library uses this robot to hold weekly …</p>Autonomous Systems Help NASA’s Perseverance Do More Science on Mars2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/autonomous-systems-help-nasas-perseverance-do-more-science-on-mars.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_AutonomousSystemsHelpNasasPers_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A computer pilot helps NASA’s six-wheeled geologist as it searches for rock samples that could be brought to Earth for deeper investigation. In about a third of the time it would have taken other NASA Mars rovers, Perseverance recently …</p>Bluetooth Page Turner using Seeed Xiao-NRF528402023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/bluetooth-page-turner-using-seeed-xiao-nrf52840.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_BluetoothPageTurnerUsingSeeedX_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Wireless page turner designed for use with piano music apps such as Forscore on a tablet. Can be battery or USB powered. How It Came About My brother is a keen and accomplished piano player (I’m keen too but …</p>Breakthrough way to train neuromorphic chips2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/breakthrough-way-to-train-neuromorphic-chips.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_BreakthroughWayToTrainNeuromor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using a biosensor to detect cystic fibrosis as the test case, TU/e researchers have devised an innovative way to train neuromorphic chips as presented in a new paper in Nature Electronics. Neuromorphic computers – which are based on the structure …</p>Build a Self Watering System2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/build-a-self-watering-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_BuildASelfWateringSystem_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Soil Moisture Sensor - Water Pump - Water Level Sensor - MOSFET - Circuit - Code This project shows how to build a self-watering system whose values can be monitored through an app. The project includes both a breadboard circuit and a printed circuit board …</p>‘Computer vision’ reveals unprecedented physical and chemical details of how a lithium-ion battery works2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Glennda Chuitag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/computer-vision-reveals-unprecedented-physical-and-chemical-details-of-how-a-lithium-ion-battery-works.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_ComputerVisionRevealsUnprecede_t.jpg" /></p><p>“It lets researchers extract pixel-by-pixel information from nanoscale X-ray movies of electrode particles absorbing and releasing lithium ions. Billions of tiny particles packed into rechargeable lithium-ion battery electrodes are responsible for storing charge and making it available when it’s …</p>DIY Pomodoro PCB Watch - Boost Your Productivity!2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/diy-pomodoro-pcb-watch-boost-your-productivity.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_DiyPomodoroPcbWatchBoostYourPr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“If you’ve been looking for a way to supercharge your productivity and manage your time effectively, this DIY project is perfect for you. I am a fan of productivity stuff, but I often find procrastinating after doing some work …</p>Ease of Design for OEMs to Connect Automotive Devices with New 10BASE-T1S Ethernet Solutions2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/ease-of-design-for-oems-to-connect-automotive-devices-with-new-10base-t1s-ethernet-solutions.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_EaseOfDesignForOemsToConnectAu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The new family of LAN8650/1 MAC-PHY devices connects low-cost microcontrollers without a built-in Ethernet MAC to a 10BASE-T1S Ethernet network Automotive designers are creating new zonal architectures in automotive applications with 10BASE-T1S Ethernet solutions. The 10BASE …</p>Efficient next-generation solar panels on the horizon following breakthrough2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/efficient-next-generation-solar-panels-on-the-horizon-following-breakthrough.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_EfficientNextGenerationSolarPa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A scientific breakthrough brings mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells one step closer thanks to researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). A nanoscale ‘ink’ coating of aluminium oxide …</p>Electrons take flight at the nanoscale2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Iqbal Pittalwalatag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/electrons-take-flight-at-the-nanoscale.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_ElectronsTakeFlightAtTheNanosc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A study showing how electrons flow around sharp bends, such as those found in integrated circuits, has the potential to improve how these circuits, commonly used in electronic and optoelectronic devices, are designed. It has been known theoretically for about …</p>Espressif Takes the Lead in Supporting Bluetooth® Mesh Protocol 1.12023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/espressif-takes-the-lead-in-supporting-bluetoothr-mesh-protocol-11.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_EspressifTakesTheLeadInSupport_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Espressif, with its dedication to researching and developing products and solutions in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless communication, has the technical prowess and innovation capabilities to provide advanced and reliable support for Bluetooth Mesh-based IoT applications. Espressif Systems (688018.SH) is …</p>HackSpace magazine #702023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/hackspace-magazine-70.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/EB438_HackspaceMagazine70_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Artificial intelligence is going to be everywhere soon, and if you can control it, you’re ahead of the game. This issue we’re looking at the amazing world of AI: how to create with it, how to spot it …</p>How governments and companies should advance trusted AI2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/how-governments-and-companies-should-advance-trusted-ai.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_HowGovernmentsAndCompaniesShou_t.jpg" /></p><p>“AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will also …</p>Intel Expands FPGA Portfolio2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/intel-expands-fpga-portfolio.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_IntelExpandsFpgaPortfolio_t.jpg" /></p><p>“What’s New: To address customers’ growing needs, Intel expanded its Intel Agilex® FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customized workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total …</p>Intel Introduces Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity Standard2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-connectivity-standard.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_IntelIntroducesThunderbolt5Con_t.jpg" /></p><p>“What’s New: Today, Intel announced Thunderbolt™ 5 – the next generation of Thunderbolt – and demonstrated a prototype laptop and dock. Thunderbolt 5 promises to deliver significant improvements in connectivity speed and bandwidth benefits for computer users. What It Does: Thunderbolt …</p>Intel Unveils Industry-Leading Glass Substrates to Meet Demand for More Powerful Compute2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/intel-unveils-industry-leading-glass-substrates-to-meet-demand-for-more-powerful-compute.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_IntelUnveilsIndustryLeadingGla_t.jpg" /></p><p>“What’s New: Intel today announced one of the industry’s first glass substrates for next-generation advanced packaging, planned for the latter part of this decade. This breakthrough achievement will enable the continued scaling of transistors in a package and …</p>IOT Home Automation2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/iot-home-automation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_IotHomeAutomation_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Home Automation Using IOT & WiFi Here In this project we are going to make an IOT based Home Automation system for our home to control the AC Electrical Appliances(In my case, one Cooler, one Tube Light, LED Bulb and …</p>Machine learning models can produce reliable results even with limited training data2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/machine-learning-models-can-produce-reliable-results-even-with-limited-training-data.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_MachineLearningModelsCanProduc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have determined how to build reliable machine learning models that can understand complex equations in real-world situations while using far less training data than is normally expected. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge and Cornell University, found that …</p>MediaTek Successfully Develops First Chip Using TSMC’s 3nm Process, Set for Volume Production in 20242023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/mediatek-successfully-develops-first-chip-using-tsmcs-3nm-process-set-for-volume-production-in-2024.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_MediatekSuccessfullyDevelopsFi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MediaTek and TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s leading-edge 3nm technology, taping out MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity system-on-chip (SoC) with volume production expected next year. This marks a …</p>Microchip Teams Up with Intelligent Hardware Korea (IHWK) to Develop an Analog Compute Platform to Accelerate Edge AI/ML Inferencing2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/microchip-teams-up-with-intelligent-hardware-korea-ihwk-to-develop-an-analog-compute-platform-to-accelerate-edge-aiml-inferencing.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_MicrochipTeamsUpWithIntelligen_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using Microchip’s memBrain™ nonvolatile in-memory compute technology and working with universities, IHWK is creating a SoC processor for neurotechnology devices To address the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing at the edge of the network and its associated …</p>MIDIXCV - MIDI to Multiple Control Voltages Converter2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/midixcv-midi-to-multiple-control-voltages-converter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_MidixcvMidiToMultipleControlVo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In 2021 I published a project about a MIDI to CV converter capable of generating up to four control voltages and four digital signals from MIDI messages. It was built around an Arduino nano and a MCP4728 DAC and has …</p>Multi-AI collaboration helps reasoning and factual accuracy in large language models2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Rachel Gordontag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/multi-ai-collaboration-helps-reasoning-and-factual-accuracy-in-large-language-models.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_MultiAiCollaborationHelpsReaso_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers use multiple AI models to collaborate, debate, and improve their reasoning abilities to advance the performance of LLMs while increasing accountability and factual accuracy. An age-old adage, often introduced to us during our formative years, is designed to nudge …</p>New camera offers ultrafast imaging at a fraction of the normal cost2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/new-camera-offers-ultrafast-imaging-at-a-fraction-of-the-normal-cost.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_NewCameraOffersUltrafastImagin_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Camera uses off-the-shelf components and is fast enough to capture highly dynamic biomedical processes or to enable high-speed lidar Capturing blur-free images of fast movements like falling water droplets or molecular interactions requires expensive ultrafast cameras that acquire millions of …</p>New Consortium to Make Batteries for Electric Vehicles More Sustainable2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Theresa Duquetag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/new-consortium-to-make-batteries-for-electric-vehicles-more-sustainable.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_NewConsortiumToMakeBatteriesFo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A consortium of the nation’s best battery scientists, led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), will accelerate the commercialization of a new family of battery cathode materials called DRX or “disordered rock salt.” DRX cathodes could provide batteries …</p>New portfolio of isolation devices from TI extends the lifetime of high-voltage applications to 40-plus years2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/new-portfolio-of-isolation-devices-from-ti-extends-the-lifetime-of-high-voltage-applications-to-40-plus-years.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_NewPortfolioOfIsolationDevices_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today introduced its new opto-emulator portfolio of signal isolation semiconductors, designed to improve signal integrity, consume less power, and extend the lifetime of high-voltage industrial and automotive applications. TI’s inaugural opto-emulators are pin-to-pin compatible …</p>Nordic Semiconductor proves world-leading processing efficiency with the revolutionary nRF54H20 SoC2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/nordic-semiconductor-proves-world-leading-processing-efficiency-with-the-revolutionary-nrf54h20-soc.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_NordicSemiconductorProvesWorld_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Proven by the standardized EEMBC ULPMark-CM benchmarking, the processing efficiency of the nRF54H20’s application processor outclasses competing general-purpose MCUs and wireless SoCs on the market Nordic Semiconductor today announces that its nRF54H20 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC)—the first in …</p>NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip Sweeps MLPerf Inference Benchmarks2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/nvidia-grace-hopper-superchip-sweeps-mlperf-inference-benchmarks.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_NvidiaGraceHopperSuperchipSwee_t.jpg" /></p><p>“NVIDIA GH200, H100 and L4 GPUs and Jetson Orin modules show exceptional performance running AI in production from the cloud to the network’s edge. In its debut on the MLPerf industry benchmarks, the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip ran …</p>Promising quantum state found during error correction research2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00Kate Blackwoodtag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/promising-quantum-state-found-during-error-correction-research.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_PromisingQuantumStateFoundDuri_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Window glass, at the microscopic level, shows a strange mix of properties. Like a liquid, its atoms are disordered, but like a solid, its atom are rigid, so a force applied to one atom causes all of them to move …</p>Qualcomm Unveils 10G Fiber Gateway Platform for Ultimate Connected Home Performance2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/qualcomm-unveils-10g-fiber-gateway-platform-for-ultimate-connected-home-performance.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_QualcommUnveils10GFiberGateway_t.jpg" /></p><p>“High-performance Wi-Fi 7 along with groundbreaking Service Defined Wi-Fi technology are poised to accelerate broadband innovation and custom subscriber services Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is ushering in a new era of home connectivity, and new opportunities for service providers, with the …</p>Quest for the curious magnetic monopole continues2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/quest-for-the-curious-magnetic-monopole-continues.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_QuestForTheCuriousMagneticMono_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ATLAS experiment places some of the tightest limits yet on magnetic monopoles. Magnets, those everyday objects we stick to our fridges, all share a unique characteristic: they always have both a north and a south pole. Even if you tried …</p>Renesas Extends Its AIoT Leadership with Integration of Reality AI Tools and e² studio IDE2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/renesas-extends-its-aiot-leadership-with-integration-of-reality-ai-tools-and-e2-studio-ide.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_RenesasExtendsItsAiotLeadershi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Enables Designers to Share Data Between Embedded and AI/ML Projects, Streamlining the Creation of Edge and Endpoint AI Applications Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has created interfaces between …</p>Researchers use liquid metal and laser ablation to create stretchable miniature antennas2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/researchers-use-liquid-metal-and-laser-ablation-to-create-stretchable-miniature-antennas.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_ResearchersUseLiquidMetalAndLa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New hydrogel antennas could provide communication link for wearable, flexible wireless electronic devices. Researchers have developed a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from a hydrogel and liquid metal. The antennas could be used in wearable and flexible wireless …</p>Retro Analog style VU meter on VFD display2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/retro-analog-style-vu-meter-on-vfd-display.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_RetroAnalogStyleVuMeterOnVfdDi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“How to make a VU Meter that uses a VFD (vacuum fluorescent display) instead of analog instruments. VFD Display type is GP1287. A VU meter, also known as a Volume Unit meter, is a device used to display the audio …</p>Scoppy Oscilloscope Math Channels Tutorial2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/scoppy-oscilloscope-math-channels-tutorial.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_ScoppyOscilloscopeMathChannels_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Scoppy is firmware and an Android app that can be used with a Rasperry Pi Pico, Pico W or RP2040 to create a 2-channel, 150kHz oscilloscope. Up until now a missing feature of Scoppy that is found on most oscilloscopes …</p>Solar Powered RC Buggy With Sun Tracking and Esp32-now2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/solar-powered-rc-buggy-with-sun-tracking-and-esp32-now.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_SolarPoweredRcBuggyWithSunTrac_t.jpg" /></p><p>“I’ve made a solar powered esp32-now rc robot. The solar module is mounted on a camera pan-tilt mechanism and tracks the sun by taking measurements from four photoresistors. This is really two projects in one. The first project is …</p>Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras with Industry-Leading 17.42-Effective Megapixels2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/sony-semiconductor-solutions-to-release-cmos-image-sensor-for-automotive-cameras-with-industry-leading-1742-effective-megapixels.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_SonySemiconductorSolutionsToRe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX735, a new CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras with the industry’s highest1 pixel count, at 17.42 effective megapixels.2 The new sensor product will …</p>STMicroelectronics’ microcontroller STM32H5 Discovery kit accelerates building secure, smart, connected devices2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/stmicroelectronics-microcontroller-stm32h5-discovery-kit-accelerates-building-secure-smart-connected-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_StmicroelectronicsMicrocontrol_t.jpg" /></p><p>“First kit to support Secure Manager, a turnkey system-on-chip that integrates core security services certified and maintained by ST. STMicroelectronics has released a richly featured development board for creating diverse applications with STM32H5 microcontrollers (MCUs). The STM32H5 devices are ideal …</p>Temperature Graph with Arduino UNOR4 Wifi & Sensirion SHT402023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/temperature-graph-with-arduino-unor4-wifi-sensirion-sht40.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_TemperatureGraphWithArduinoUno_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Let’s use the LED Matrix of the most recent iteration of the Arduino Uno - the R4 Wifi - to plot the current temperature read from an SHT40 This is a two part tutorial. This part decribes the demo itself and …</p>The MagPi 1332023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/the-magpi-133.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/EB438_TheMagpi133_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Get started with Python. The first part of our new Practical Python projects Create Pong. Use potentiometers with electronic circuits to rebuild this classic arcade machine Build a Raspberry Pi drinks dispenser. Our reBartender project will be the hit of …</p>Toshiba Expands Line-up of Thermoflagger™, a Simple Solution that Detects Temperature Rises in Electronic Equipment2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/toshiba-expands-line-up-of-thermoflaggertm-a-simple-solution-that-detects-temperature-rises-in-electronic-equipment.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS438_ToshibaExpandsLineUpOfThermofl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has expanded its line-up of “TCTH0xxxE series” Thermoflagger™ over-temperature detection ICs that can be used in a simple circuit with positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors to detect temperature rises in electronic equipment. Shipments of …</p>UTEP Physicists Create Powerful Magnets to De-Freeze Quantum Computing2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/utep-physicists-create-powerful-magnets-to-de-freeze-quantum-computing.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT438_UtepPhysicistsCreatePowerfulMa_t.jpg" /></p><p>“New material works at room temperature, 100 times more magnetic than iron. Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the world, allowing massive health and science computation problems to be solved exponentially faster than by classic computing. But quantum computers …</p>Voice Controlled Digital Cute Pikachu2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/voice-controlled-digital-cute-pikachu.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_VoiceControlledDigitalCutePika_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Digital pet toy that is controlled using the DFRobot Gravity: Offline Language Learning Voice Recognition Sensor. The Voice Controlled Digital Cute Pikachu project merges technology and nostalgia by bringing the iconic Pokémon character to life through voice commands. Using the …</p>WordClock Made With a Single LED Strip2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/wordclock-made-with-a-single-led-strip.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_WordclockMadeWithASingleLedStr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hello everyone. I’d like to show you a WordClock I made with a single LED strip. An ESP32 and an LED strip are the only electric parts of this WordClock. It adjusts the time automatically using NTP. The web …</p>Yes, Arduino Nano ESP32 can play Doom!2023-09-21T00:00:00+01:002023-09-21T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-21:post/2023/09/21/yes-arduino-nano-esp32-can-play-doom.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM438_YesArduinoNanoEsp32CanPlayDoom_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Create your handheld gaming console using an Arduino Nano ESP32 and play Doom on the go. Doom is a classic first-person shooter game developed and published by id Software in 1993. The game is set in a futuristic sci-fi world …</p>Arduino2023-09-18T00:00:00+01:002023-09-18T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-18:post/2023/09/18/arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/mcb/arduino_t.png" /></p><p>Arduino is an open-source computer hardware and software company, project and user community that designs and manufactures microcontroller-based kits for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the physical world.</p>Seeed Studio XIAO2023-09-18T00:00:00+01:002023-09-18T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-18:post/2023/09/18/seeed-studio-xiao.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/mcb/seeeduino-xiao_t.jpg" /></p><p>Seeed Studio XIAO Series consists of 7 versions to satisfy the diverse needs of makers, product designers, and educators. If you’re a maker, you can take advantage of its rich community resources to get inspiration and knowledge for your …</p>Wio RP2040 mini Dev Board2023-09-18T00:00:00+01:002023-09-18T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-18:post/2023/09/18/wio-rp2040-mini-dev-board.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/mcb/wio-rp2040_t.jpg" /></p><p>Wio RP2040 mini Dev Board is a development board based on Wio RP2040 module with wireless function, supporting MicroPython programming. It has a dual-core 133MHz RP2040 cits hip, which is a low-power microcontroller with wireless functions. With powerful performance and …</p>3D-Printed ‘Living Material’ Could Clean Up Contaminated Water2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/3d-printed-living-material-could-clean-up-contaminated-water.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_3DPrintedLivingMaterialCouldCl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of material that could offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water. Dubbed an “engineered living material,” it is a 3D-printed structure made of …</p>3D Scanning with ESP-32 CAM & Line Laser (Arduino / C++)2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/3d-scanning-with-esp-32-cam-line-laser-arduino-c.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_3DScanningWithEsp32CamLineLase_t.jpg" /></p><p>“3D Scanning using Structured Light (Slit Scanning) With ESP32 CAM, Line Lazer, coded with Arduino, which communicates to Client Application. Structured Light “Slit” Scanner using ESP32-CAM with IoT capabilites. - Scans an Object with a Line Lazer, by rotating it …</p>433 MHz Radio Frequency Transmitter Module2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/433-mhz-radio-frequency-transmitter-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_433MhzRadioFrequencyTransmitte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The project is about designing the 433MHz radio frequency transmitter module that can be used to transmit radio frequencies. Introduction Two devices can communicate with each other using radio frequencies and using an RF transmitter is one of the simplest …</p>A Material Simulating Dark Matter Particles Described2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Tatyana Melentevatag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/a-material-simulating-dark-matter-particles-described.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_AMaterialSimulatingDarkMatterP_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A research team from ITMO University has devised a metamaterial that may be used to investigate the properties of axions, also known as dark matter candidates. The paper was co-authored by Frank Wilczek, a laureate of the Nobel Prize in …</p>A Minimalist LED Lamp2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/a-minimalist-led-lamp.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_AMinimalistLedLamp_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this article, I am thrilled to present a project that I recently conceived a unique watch (yes, another watch!) with a twist (maybe a future project). I’ve reimagined the initial concept, made it as a lamp and I …</p>A new route to a quantum internet2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Scott Lyontag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/a-new-route-to-a-quantum-internet.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_ANewRouteToAQuantumInternet_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have a new way to connect quantum devices over long distances, a necessary step toward allowing the technology to play a role in future communications systems. While today’s classical data signals can get amplified across a city or …</p>Advanced Sensitive Lightning detector with PC Graph2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/advanced-sensitive-lightning-detector-with-pc-graph.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_AdvancedSensitiveLightningDete_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Simple to build, but serious instrument for monitoring and predicting weather disasters. Lightning detectors are devices designed to detect the presence of lightning strikes. These detectors utilize various technologies to sense the electromagnetic signals like detecting of Radio Frequency (RF …</p>AMD Powers Hitachi Astemo Next-Generation Forward Camera System for Enhanced Vehicle Safety Through AI Object Detection2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/amd-powers-hitachi-astemo-next-generation-forward-camera-system-for-enhanced-vehicle-safety-through-ai-object-detection.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_AmdPowersHitachiAstemoNextGene_t.jpg" /></p><p>” AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced that leading mobility supplier Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving the vision capabilities and helping to increase …</p>Analog & digital: best of both worlds in one energy-efficient system2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Michael David Mitchelltag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/analog-digital-best-of-both-worlds-in-one-energy-efficient-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_AnalogDigitalBestOfBothWorldsI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The fusion of 2D semiconductors and ferroelectric materials could lead to joint digital and analog information processing, with significant improvement in energy consumption, electronic device performance, and lead to novel functionalities. We live in an analog world of continuous information …</p>Atomically-precise quantum antidots via vacancy self-assembly2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/atomically-precise-quantum-antidots-via-vacancy-self-assembly.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_AtomicallyPreciseQuantumAntido_t.jpg" /></p><p>“National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists demonstrated a conceptual breakthrough by fabricating atomically precise quantum antidots (QAD) using self-assembled single vacancies (SVs) in a two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD). Quantum dot confines electrons on a nanoscale level. In contrast …</p>Automatic Water Flow Controller for a Building2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/automatic-water-flow-controller-for-a-building.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_AutomaticWaterFlowControllerFo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project controls the water pump automatically for a multi-storied building and saves water and electricity. The Problem Almost all multi-storied buildings in Bangladesh contain a water tank in the roof and a water reservoir in the ground. An electric …</p>Battery-Powered Silo & Level Measurer: Pico LTE and Azure2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/battery-powered-silo-level-measurer-pico-lte-and-azure.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_BatteryPoweredSiloLevelMeasure_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project aims to create a battery-powered IoT Silo & Level Meter that measures and sends real-time data to Azure IoT Hub The Sixfab Pico LTE is a special board for making Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It puts together two …</p>Better cybersecurity with new material2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Anders Törneholmtag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/better-cybersecurity-with-new-material.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_BetterCybersecurityWithNewMate_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Digital information exchange can be safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly with the help of a new type of random number generator for encryption developed at Linköping University. The researchers behind the study believe that the new technology paves the …</p>Better sweat collection method would improve analysis of key biomarkers2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Chris Kochertag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/better-sweat-collection-method-would-improve-analysis-of-key-biomarkers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_BetterSweatCollectionMethodWou_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The chemical composition of human sweat tells us a lot about our health, but collecting it for analysis can be tricky. Current devices worn on the skin fill reservoirs one at a time but do not reflect how our rate …</p>Build Your Own Luxmeter2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/build-your-own-luxmeter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_BuildYourOwnLuxmeter_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Measure light like a pro! Build your own Luxmeter with our DIY kit. Accurate readings, customizable design. Shed light on your world! This is how I build my Luxmeter for Measuring Light LevelsIntroduction:In a world filled with technology, the …</p>Canceling noise to improve quantum devices2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Peter Reuelltag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/canceling-noise-to-improve-quantum-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_CancelingNoiseToImproveQuantum_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT researchers develop a protocol to extend the life of quantum coherence. For years, researchers have tried various ways to coax quantum bits — or qubits, the basic building blocks of quantum computers — to remain in their quantum state for ever-longer …</p>CONE LAMP With XIAO2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/cone-lamp-with-xiao.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_ConeLampWithXiao_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Made a cone-shaped RGB Lamp from scratch, The lamp consists of WS2812 LEDs that are controlled by an XIAO MCU. Hello everyone, and here’s something flashy: a cone-shaped RGB Lamp built from scratch using custom 3D-printed parts and basic …</p>Could artificial intelligence power the future of fusion?2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/could-artificial-intelligence-power-the-future-of-fusion.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_CouldArtificialIntelligencePow_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Rochester scientists will develop machine learning to help predict, design, and improve laser-fusion implosions for inertial fusion energy. Researchers from the University of Rochester and Hewlett Packard Enterprise believe artificial intelligence can help scientists take the next step toward creating …</p>Device offers long-distance, low-power underwater communication2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/device-offers-long-distance-low-power-underwater-communication.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_DeviceOffersLongDistanceLowPow_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The system could be used for battery-free underwater communication across kilometer-scale distances, to aid monitoring of climate and coastal change. MIT researchers have demonstrated the first system for ultra-low-power underwater networking and communication, which can transmit signals across kilometer-scale distances …</p>DIY Bubble Machine Using Raspberry Pi Pico2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/diy-bubble-machine-using-raspberry-pi-pico.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_DiyBubbleMachineUsingRaspberry_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The project aims to create a soap bubble machine using a perforated plastic disc attached to a DC motor and a fan. The project aims to create a soap bubble machine using a perforated plastic disc attached to a DC …</p>Drone Joystick Controller2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/drone-joystick-controller.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_DroneJoystickController_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Joystick controller emulates the output of the UDP Joystick App. Use for the PicoW Copter drone by anish-natekar or any UDP JS application. This joystick controller is based on a Raspberry Pi PicoW and has been designed to control the …</p>Frequency Measurement with Modern AVR Microcontrollers2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/frequency-measurement-with-modern-avr-microcontrollers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_FrequencyMeasurementWithModern_t.jpg" /></p><p>“How to use the AVR64DD32’s asynchronous counter to measure frequencies beyond 100 MHz Modern AVR microcontrollers have asynchronous counters that can be externally driven to count pulses from 1 Hz to beyond 100 MHz. Over the years I’ve …</p>Haptic compass belt2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/haptic-compass-belt.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_HapticCompassBelt_t.jpg" /></p><p>“I’ve always wanted to build a compass belt! The idea is to attach a couple of vibration motors to a belt, use a compass sensor to find north, and then to let the motor that points north vibrate! Wearing …</p>Homemade Smart Watch2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/homemade-smart-watch.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_HomemadeSmartWatch_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Since they offer so many features in such a small form, smartwatches are incredibly exciting. But what actually distinguishes a cool smartwatch? It is unquestionably its appearance and qualities. Designing and building your own Smartwatch is the best approach to …</p>How to Motorize a Camera Slider (Battery Powered)2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/how-to-motorize-a-camera-slider-battery-powered.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_HowToMotorizeACameraSliderBatt_t.jpg" /></p><p>“When making videos with a tripod fluid head, there aren’t that many movements you can do. You’ve got tilt and pan - so basically either a vertical movement or a horizontal movement. Both of these have one common characteristic …</p>Microchip Launches MPLAB® Machine Learning Development Suite to More Easily Incorporate ML into MCUs and MPUs2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/microchip-launches-mplabr-machine-learning-development-suite-to-more-easily-incorporate-ml-into-mcus-and-mpus.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_MicrochipLaunchesMplabMachineL_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Machine Learning (ML) is becoming a standard requirement for embedded designers working to develop or improve a vast array of products. Meeting this need, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has launched a complete, integrated workflow for streamlined ML model development with …</p>NASA Scientists Test New Tool for Tracking Algal Blooms2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/nasa-scientists-test-new-tool-for-tracking-algal-blooms.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_NasaScientistsTestNewToolForTr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Harmful algae can endanger public health and coastal ecosystems and economies. Advances in satellite imaging are providing new ways to look at our living ocean. By the time they were over, a series of massive algal blooms along the west …</p>NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Safely Returns to Earth Near Florida Coast2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/nasas-spacex-crew-6-safely-returns-to-earth-near-florida-coast.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_NasasSpacexCrew6SafelyReturnsT_t.jpg" /></p><p>“After splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida early Monday morning, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 completed the agency’s sixth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station. The international crew of …</p>New battery holds promise for green energy2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Michael Millertag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/new-battery-holds-promise-for-green-energy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_NewBatteryHoldsPromiseForGreen_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Jimmy Jiang envisions a future where every house is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries — perhaps even those he and his students are designing today. In his chemistry lab, Jiang and his students at the University of Cincinnati have …</p>Pumping like the Heart2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/pumping-like-the-heart.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_PumpingLikeTheHeart_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Pumping liquids may seem like a solved problem but optimizing the process is still an area of active research. Any pumping application — from industrial scales to heating systems at home — would benefit from a reduction in energy demands. Researchers at …</p>RGB Light Color Mixer2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/rgb-light-color-mixer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_RgbLightColorMixer_t.jpg" /></p><p>“RGB light color mixer made with Arduino Nano provided by PCBWay. We see the interaction of the primary colors, varying the intensity of each”</p>Samsung Electronics’ 4TB SSD 990 PRO Series Brings Ultimate Performance and Capacity for Gamers and Creators2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/samsung-electronics-4tb-ssd-990-pro-series-brings-ultimate-performance-and-capacity-for-gamers-and-creators.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_SamsungElectronics4TbSsd990Pro_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The 990 PRO and 990 PRO with Heatsink boast best-in-class random read speeds of up to 1600K IOPS Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the release of a new 4-terabyte (TB) offering in its SSD …</p>Samsung Electronics Unveils Industry’s Highest-Capacity 12nm-Class 32Gb DDR5 DRAM, Ideal for the AI Era2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/samsung-electronics-unveils-industrys-highest-capacity-12nm-class-32gb-ddr5-dram-ideal-for-the-ai-era.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_SamsungElectronicsUnveilsIndus_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Provides double the capacity of 16Gb modules within the same package size, enabling 128GB DRAM module production without the TSV process and decreasing power consumption by 10% The new product also paves way to DRAM modules of up to 1TB …</p>Solar Powered Mechanical Light Sensitive Flower2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/solar-powered-mechanical-light-sensitive-flower.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_SolarPoweredMechanicalLightSen_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project is the design of a mechanical flower which is sensitive to light and moves in the direction of light. I started off in my mind to design a compact one but as always things don’t necessarily go …</p>Sony Semiconductor Solutions Develops Energy Harvesting Module2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/sony-semiconductor-solutions-develops-energy-harvesting-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_SonySemiconductorSolutionsDeve_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced that it has developed an energy harvesting*1 module that uses electromagnetic wave noise energy. The new module applies technology that SSS has cultivated in the tuner development process to generate power from …</p>Squeezing more from carbon dioxide2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00Xu Lutag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/squeezing-more-from-carbon-dioxide.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/CT436_SqueezingMoreFromCarbonDioxide_t.jpg" /></p><p>“High-pressure experiments show the way to selectively recycle the greenhouse gas into a particular product. Captured carbon dioxide emissions could be turned into valuable chemicals through a selective process driven by renewable electricity. CO2 can be electrochemically converted into a …</p>STMicroelectronics boosts IGBT ruggedness and efficiency with new 1350V series2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/stmicroelectronics-boosts-igbt-ruggedness-and-efficiency-with-new-1350v-series.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_StmicroelectronicsBoostsIgbtRu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics has released a new class of IGBTs with an increased breakdown-voltage capability of 1350V and maximum operating temperature of 175°C. The higher ratings ensure greater design margin, robust performance, and extended reliability under all operating conditions. The new …</p>STMicroelectronics’ low-drift, high-accuracy op amps operate to 175°C for ruggedness and long life in automotive and industrial applications2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/stmicroelectronics-low-drift-high-accuracy-op-amps-operate-to-175degc-for-ruggedness-and-long-life-in-automotive-and-industrial-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_StmicroelectronicsLowDriftHigh_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics’ TSZ181H1 and dual TSZ182H1 automotive-qualified operational amplifiers (op amps) deliver high accuracy and stability over a wide (-40°C to 175°C) temperature range. The high maximum operating temperature encourages use in harsh environments and in applications with long …</p>STMicroelectronics’ wireless microcontrollers make Sindcon smart meters more efficient and sustainable2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/stmicroelectronics-wireless-microcontrollers-make-sindcon-smart-meters-more-efficient-and-sustainable.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/NS436_StmicroelectronicsWirelessMicr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today its collaboration with Sindcon (Singapore) IoT Technology Pte Ltd, a smart meter provider based in Singapore. The project is adding STM32WLE5 LoRaWAN® wireless microcontrollers from …</p>Streaming ESP32-CAM Images to Multiple Browsers via MQTT2023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/streaming-esp32-cam-images-to-multiple-browsers-via-mqtt.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_StreamingEsp32CamImagesToMulti_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to publish images from an ESP32-CAM board to multiple browser clients using MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport). This setup will enable you to create a platform that functions similarly to a live …</p>ThermTerm: an open source heat pump controller and home automation terminal, built on ESP322023-09-07T00:00:00+01:002023-09-07T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-09-07:post/2023/09/07/thermterm-an-open-source-heat-pump-controller-and-home-automation-terminal-built-on-esp32.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/09/PM436_ThermtermAnOpenSourceHeatPumpC_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Control heat pumps manually or remotely via MQTT/Home Assistant. I love my heat pumps. They’re energy efficient and the fastest way to heat or cool any room. But I’ve always hated the remote controls that come with …</p>A system to keep cloud-based gamers in sync2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/a-system-to-keep-cloud-based-gamers-in-sync.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_ASystemToKeepCloudBasedGamersI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“By synchronizing media streams transmitted from the cloud to two devices, researchers could improve cloud gaming and AR/VR applications. Cloud gaming, which involves playing a video game remotely from the cloud, witnessed unprecedented growth during the lockdowns and gaming …</p>Anode Models for Green Hydrogen Production2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/anode-models-for-green-hydrogen-production.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_AnodeModelsForGreenHydrogenPro_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society conducted experiments using atomically defined model pre-catalysts to unveil intricate details of the electrocatalytic water splitting reaction, targeting the advancement of green H2 production …</p>Ardu14: An Arduino-Based Emulator for the Science of Cambridge MK14 Micro Computer2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/ardu14-an-arduino-based-emulator-for-the-science-of-cambridge-mk14-micro-computer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_Ardu14AnArduinoBasedEmulatorFo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project is based on the “Portable MK14 emulator in ‘C’”. While I’m not certain of the exact origins, I discovered it in Doug Rice’s Virtual MK14 GitHub repository. Doug and Hein Pragt’s websites were valuable resources …</p>BorgWarner to integrate STMicroelectronics’ Silicon-Carbide Technology in Viper Power Module for Volvo Cars’ Next-Generation Electric Vehicles2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/borgwarner-to-integrate-stmicroelectronics-silicon-carbide-technology-in-viper-power-module-for-volvo-cars-next-generation-electric-vehicles.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_BorgwarnerToIntegrateStmicroel_t.jpg" /></p><p>“STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will supply BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, with the latest third generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC …</p>Brighter comb lasers on a chip mean new applications2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/brighter-comb-lasers-on-a-chip-mean-new-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_BrighterCombLasersOnAChipMeanN_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have shown that dissipative Kerr solitons (DKSs) can be used to create chip-based optical frequency combs with enough output power for use in optical atomic clocks and other practical applications. The advance could lead to chip-based instruments that can …</p>CAN Bus Monitor2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/can-bus-monitor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_CanBusMonitor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is a simple CAN Bus monitor that displays information about the packets on a CAN Bus It’s based on an Adafruit ESP32 Feather, a CAN Bus Transceiver, and a 240x135 TFT Display. I tested it by sending packets …</p>Conway-8x82023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/conway-8x8.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_Conway8X8_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This project is the collection of files necessary to make the above pictured 8x8 grid sculpture playing out Conway’s Game of Life on an ATmega 328P. This project spanned 3 separate periods: 110 hours were spent developing the original …</p>Digital Weather Station2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/digital-weather-station.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_DigitalWeatherStation_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Showing live Humidity, pressure, and temperature on OLED Breakout using BME280. In this project I am using a BME280 Breakout board interface with Micro RP2040and 0.91” OLED Display. BME280 breakout board has an I2C communication interface to communicate. With …</p>From Blinker to RISC-V2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/from-blinker-to-risc-v.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_FromBlinkerToRiscV_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This tutorial is a progressive journey from a simple blinky design to a RISC-V core. It works with the following boards: - IceStick - IceBreaker - ULX3S - ARTY If you do not have a board, you can run everything in simulation (but …</p>GestoVoice: Gesture to Voice Conversion2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/gestovoice-gesture-to-voice-conversion.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_GestovoiceGestureToVoiceConver_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Gesture Vocalizer: Transforming sign language to speech with a smart glove and app, empowering inclusive communication. Introducing the initiative known as #GestoVoice; Gesture, to Voice Conversion by Riza Mohamed T. This remarkable project was inspired by an encounter with the …</p>How to Make Arduino Gesture Control Robot at Home Using Radio Module2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/how-to-make-arduino-gesture-control-robot-at-home-using-radio-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_HowToMakeArduinoGestureControl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hi readers, welcome back to my another interesting instructable, in this project i will show you How To Make Arduino Gesture Control Robot At Home Using Radio Module in a very easy way. To begin with let me go through …</p>Intel Unveils Future-Generation Xeon with Robust Performance and Efficiency Architectures2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/intel-unveils-future-generation-xeon-with-robust-performance-and-efficiency-architectures.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_IntelUnveilsFutureGenerationXe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“At this year’s Hot Chips event, Intel provided the first in-depth look at its next-generation Intel® Xeon® product lineup, built on a new, innovative platform architecture. The platform marks an important evolution for Intel Xeon by introducing processors with …</p>Key Finder with the Xiao NRF52840 Module2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/key-finder-with-the-xiao-nrf52840-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_KeyFinderWithTheXiaoNrf52840Mo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Losing keys can be a frustrating experience that disrupts our daily routines. It’s over! Introduction: Wave goodbye to the eternal struggle of lost keys, for technology and innovation have united to provide a solution. Thanks to the collaborative efforts …</p>LED Beaded Curtain2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/led-beaded-curtain.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_LedBeadedCurtain_t.jpg" /></p><p>“I built a flexible screen in the form of a beaded curtain encrusted with LEDs that I control remotely. Ive had this project on my list for quite some time, and the idea is simple: run lots of LEDs in …</p>Li-Fi Data Transfer Experiment - Transferring Data Using a Led and Solar Cell2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/li-fi-data-transfer-experiment-transferring-data-using-a-led-and-solar-cell.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_LiFiDataTransferExperimentTran_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this experiment I will describe you a way where the light from 10W Power LED diode is used for tarnsfering Audio signal wirelessly. Supplies - 10W Power Led - IRF3205 Mosfet - Trimmer Potentiometer, 100 kohm - Capacitor 100 µF - Resistor 4.75k …</p>Linux 6.5 kernel arrives with exciting new features2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/linux-65-kernel-arrives-with-exciting-new-features.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_Linux65KernelArrivesWithExciti_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This major Linux kernel update brings numerous new features, improvements, and hardware support. Back in July, Linus Torvalds was worried the next update of the Linux kernel might be “one of those releases that may drag out” because most of …</p>Microchip’s PolarFire® FPGA’s Single-Chip Crypto Design Flow “Successfully Reviewed” By the United Kingdom Government’s National Cyber Security Centre2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/microchips-polarfirer-fpgas-single-chip-crypto-design-flow-successfully-reviewed-by-the-united-kingdom-governments-national-cyber-security-centre.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_MicrochipsPolarfireFpgasSingle_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Security is now an imperative for all designs in every vertical market. Today, system architects and designers received further evidence of the security of their communications, industrial, aerospace, defense, nuclear and other systems relying on Microchip Technology’s (Nasdaq: MCHP …</p>NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launches to International Space Station2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/nasas-spacex-crew-7-launches-to-international-space-station.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_NasasSpacexCrew7LaunchesToInte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“An international crew of four representing four countries is in orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 3:27 a.m. EDT Saturday, Aug. 26, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in …</p>New Codes Could Make Quantum Computing 10 Times More Efficient2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00Charlie Woodtag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/new-codes-could-make-quantum-computing-10-times-more-efficient.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_NewCodesCouldMakeQuantumComput_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum computing is still really, really hard. But the rise of a powerful class of error-correcting codes suggests that the task might be slightly more feasible than many feared. In the world of quantum error correction, an underdog is coming …</p>New lithium battery with simple production and high safety developed2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/new-lithium-battery-with-simple-production-and-high-safety-developed.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_NewLithiumBatteryWithSimplePro_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Prof. Dr. Francesco Ciucci’s team at the University of Bayreuth developed solid-state lithium-metal batteries with high energy density and stability. Using a novel nitrate-based additive, they resolved incompatibility issues in battery electrolytes, underscoring the importance of molecular design in …</p>New study finds ways to suppress lithium plating in automotive batteries for faster charging electric vehicles2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/new-study-finds-ways-to-suppress-lithium-plating-in-automotive-batteries-for-faster-charging-electric-vehicles.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_NewStudyFindsWaysToSuppressLit_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and USA has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which …</p>Paving the way for advanced quantum sensors2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/paving-the-way-for-advanced-quantum-sensors.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_PavingTheWayForAdvancedQuantum_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Quantum physics has allowed for the creation of sensors far surpassing the precision of classical devices. Now, several studies in Nature show that the precision of these quantum sensors can be significantly improved using entanglement produced by finite-range interactions. Innsbruck …</p>Peering into nanofluidic mysteries one photon at a time2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/peering-into-nanofluidic-mysteries-one-photon-at-a-time.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_PeeringIntoNanofluidicMysterie_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers at University of Manchester and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, have revealed an innovative approach to track individual molecule dynamics within nanofluidic structures, illuminating their response to molecules in ways never before possible. Nanofluidics, the study …</p>Quantum Computer Unveils Atomic Dynamics of Light-Sensitive Molecules2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00Ken Kingerytag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/quantum-computer-unveils-atomic-dynamics-of-light-sensitive-molecules.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_QuantumComputerUnveilsAtomicDy_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A quantum computer slowed simulated molecular quantum effects by a billion times, allowing researchers to directly measure them for the first time. Researchers at Duke University have implemented a quantum-based method to observe a quantum effect in the way light-absorbing …</p>Quantum discovery offers glimpse into other-worldly realm2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00Gavin Pughtag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/quantum-discovery-offers-glimpse-into-other-worldly-realm.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_QuantumDiscoveryOffersGlimpseI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Experiments promote a curious flipside of decaying monopoles: a reality where particle physics is quite literally turned on its head. The field of quantum physics is rife with paths leading to tantalising new areas of study, but one rabbit hole …</p>Rechargable revolution2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/rechargable-revolution.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_RechargableRevolution_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The Empa spin-off BTRY wants to revolutionize rechargeable batteries: Their thin-film batteries are not only safer and longer-lasting than conventional lithium-ion batteries, they are also much more environmentally friendly to manufacture and can be charged and discharged in just one …</p>Samsung Unveils New PRO Ultimate Memory Cards Designed With Increased Speed and Reliability for Professional Content Creators2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/samsung-unveils-new-pro-ultimate-memory-cards-designed-with-increased-speed-and-reliability-for-professional-content-creators.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_SamsungUnveilsNewProUltimateMe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced its new flagship UHS-I memory card model “PRO Ultimate” in microSD and full-size SD form factors, enabling professional photographers and content creators to maximize productivity in their creative …</p>Scientists use quantum device to slow chemical process by factor of 100bn2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/scientists-use-quantum-device-to-slow-chemical-process-by-factor-of-100bn.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_ScientistsUseQuantumDeviceToSl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“What happens in nature in femtoseconds observed in milliseconds New research - and a world-first experimental result - display the potential for using quantum technology to explore new designs in material science, drugs or solar energy harvesting. Scientists at the University of …</p>Sharing best practice for radiative cooling2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00Qiaoqiang Gantag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/sharing-best-practice-for-radiative-cooling.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_SharingBestPracticeForRadiativ_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In a world experiencing increased heat stress, a zero-carbon-emission cooling technology that consumes no electricity, operating instead by shedding heat directly into outer space, would be a groundbreaking advance. However, poor standardization and a lack of transparency is hampering this …</p>Smart fabrics’ informed touch can tell you where to go2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/smart-fabrics-informed-touch-can-tell-you-where-to-go.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_SmartFabricsInformedTouchCanTe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Wearable textile-based device delivers complex, on-the-go haptic input Personal devices feed our sight and hearing virtually unlimited streams of information while leaving our sense of touch mostly … untouched. A wearable, textile-based device developed by Rice University engineers could help declutter …</p>Toshiba Develops Industry’s First 2200V Dual Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET Module That Contributes to High Efficiency and Downsizing of Industrial Equipment2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/toshiba-develops-industrys-first-2200v-dual-silicon-carbide-sic-mosfet-module-that-contributes-to-high-efficiency-and-downsizing-of-industrial-equipment.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_ToshibaDevelopsIndustrysFirst2_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has developed “MG250YD2YMS3,” the industry’s first[1] 2200V dual silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET module for industrial equipment. The new module has a drain current (DC) rating of 250A and uses the company’s …</p>Toshiba Releases 3rd Generation SiC MOSFETs for Industrial Equipment with Four-Pin Package that Reduces Switching Loss2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/toshiba-releases-3rd-generation-sic-mosfets-for-industrial-equipment-with-four-pin-package-that-reduces-switching-loss.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_ToshibaReleases3RdGenerationSi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, the “TWxxxZxxxC series,” that use a four-pin TO-247-4L(X) package that reduces switching loss with the company’s latest[1] 3rd generation SiC MOSFETs chip for industrial …</p>Under the sea: Can solar-powered underwater vehicles help us better understand our oceans?2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/under-the-sea-can-solar-powered-underwater-vehicles-help-us-better-understand-our-oceans.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT435_UnderTheSeaCanSolarPoweredUnde_t.jpg" /></p><p>“From the days when mapmakers drew dragons and sea monsters at the margins of the explored seas, the oceans have always offered unexplored mysteries. Centuries on, we have made surprisingly little progress — only around five percent of the world’s …</p>Webb Reveals New Structures Within Iconic Supernova2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/webb-reveals-new-structures-within-iconic-supernova.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS435_WebbRevealsNewStructuresWithin_t.jpg" /></p><p>“NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has begun the study of one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A). Located 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, SN 1987A has been a target of intense observations …</p>XIAO Room TEMP and HUMIDITY Meter2023-08-31T00:00:00+01:002023-08-31T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-31:post/2023/08/31/xiao-room-temp-and-humidity-meter.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM435_XiaoRoomTempAndHumidityMeter_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Greetings and welcome back. So here’s something cool: a room temperature and humidity meter that measures current room temperature and humidity and displays the readings on an SSD1306 OLED Screen. AHT10 is being used here to get the Temperature …</p>16-bit Serial Homebrew CPU - 20232023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/16-bit-serial-homebrew-cpu-2023.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_16BitSerialHomebrewCpu2023_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Building a homebrew CPU from scratch takes a large number of logic chips. It is understandable, that implementing registers, program counter, ALU, and other components of the CPU in TTL or CMOS logic does require a substantial amount of chips …</p>A DIY ATtiny85 Temperature and Fire Alarm2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/a-diy-attiny85-temperature-and-fire-alarm.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_ADiyAttiny85TemperatureAndFire_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A visual alarm with varying intensities set off by abnormally high temperature thresholds of surrounding air. Create a DIY fire alarm. This temperature and fire alarm alerts users of instances of extreme heat and or a dangerous fire near or …</p>A DIY Guide to Building a Stylish Transparent Clock2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-stylish-transparent-clock.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_ADiyGuideToBuildingAStylishTra_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hey everyone, in today’s article, I’ll be sharing my journey of creating a unique transparent clock. A DIY Guide to Building a Stylish Transparent Clock: Hey everyone, in today’s article, I’ll be sharing my journey of …</p>Advances in Quantum Emitters Mark Progress Toward a Quantum Internet2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Alison Hatttag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/advances-in-quantum-emitters-mark-progress-toward-a-quantum-internet.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_AdvancesInQuantumEmittersMarkP_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The prospect of a quantum internet, connecting quantum computers and capable of highly secure data transmission, is enticing, but making it poses a formidable challenge. Transporting quantum information requires working with individual photons rather than the light sources used in …</p>AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/ai-helps-robots-manipulate-objects-with-their-whole-bodies.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_AiHelpsRobotsManipulateObjects_t.jpg" /></p><p>“With a new technique, a robot can reason efficiently about moving objects using more than just its fingertips. Imagine you want to carry a large, heavy box up a flight of stairs. You might spread your fingers out and lift …</p>Automated Vertical Farming2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/automated-vertical-farming.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_AutomatedVerticalFarming_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A system using light, soil moisture and humidity sensors to control the water, light and humidity needed by the vertical farm. Introduction In this group project, the design was to introduce an automation to vertical farming. The automation on vertical …</p>Build Your Own GSM Security Calls Alert2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/build-your-own-gsm-security-calls-alert.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_BuildYourOwnGsmSecurityCallsAl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Unleash security with a cloud-free marvel! Motion detection meets instant calls. DIY your fortress using ESP8266, GSM800L & PIR sensor. Introduction: Imagine a world where you’re alerted instantly without relying on the cloud. With a simple DIY project, you can …</p>Chandrayaan-3: India lunar rover Pragyaan takes a walk on the Moon2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/chandrayaan-3-india-lunar-rover-pragyaan-takes-a-walk-on-the-moon.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_Chandrayaan3IndiaLunarRoverPra_t.jpg" /></p><p>“India’s Moon rover has taken first steps on the lunar surface a day after the country made history by becoming the first to land near the south pole. Chandrayaan-3’s rover “ramped down” from the lander and “India took …</p>CU Boulder researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/cu-boulder-researchers-develop-arrays-of-tiny-crystals-that-deliver-efficient-wireless-energy.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_CuBoulderResearchersDevelopArr_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Imagine a person on the ground guiding an airborne drone that harnesses its energy from a laser beam, eliminating the need for carrying a bulky onboard battery. That is the vision of a group of CU Boulder scientists from the …</p>Elevating Imaging Quality to a New Height: HKU Physicists Employ Synthetic Complex Frequency Waves to Overcome Optical Loss in Superlenses2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/elevating-imaging-quality-to-a-new-height-hku-physicists-employ-synthetic-complex-frequency-waves-to-overcome-optical-loss-in-superlenses.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ElevatingImagingQualityToANewH_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A collaborative research team led by Interim Head of Physics Professor Shuang ZHANG from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Imperial College London and University of California, Berkeley, has proposed a new …</p>Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/graphene-discovery-could-help-generate-cheaper-and-more-sustainable-hydrogen.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_GrapheneDiscoveryCouldHelpGene_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Warwick finally solved the long-standing puzzle of why graphene is so much more permeable to protons than expected by theory. A decade ago, scientists at The University of Manchester demonstrated …</p>LHCb observes hypertriton production in proton-proton collisions at the LHC2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Kristiane Bernhard-Novotnytag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/lhcb-observes-hypertriton-production-in-proton-proton-collisions-at-the-lhc.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_LhcbObservesHypertritonProduct_t.jpg" /></p><p>“With their detection of hypertriton in proton-proton collisions, the LHCb experiment strengthens CERN’s role as one of the few places worldwide to study hypernuclei such as the hypertriton and its antipartner in detail. On 23 August, at the EPS …</p>Machine-learning system based on light could yield more powerful, efficient large language models2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Elizabeth A. Thomsontag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/machine-learning-system-based-on-light-could-yield-more-powerful-efficient-large-language-models.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_MachineLearningSystemBasedOnLi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT system demonstrates greater than 100-fold improvement in energy efficiency and a 25-fold improvement in compute density compared with current systems. ChatGPT has made headlines around the world with its ability to write essays, email, and computer code based on …</p>Making a Solar Tracker Using Various Components2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/making-a-solar-tracker-using-various-components.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_MakingASolarTrackerUsingVariou_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In today’s world, where sustainable energy solutions are gaining more traction Making a Solar Tracker Using Various Components: In today’s world, where sustainable energy solutions are gaining more traction, harnessing the power of the sun through solar panels …</p>Miljkovic group develops steam condenser coating that could boost global power efficiency2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Michael O'Boyletag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/miljkovic-group-develops-steam-condenser-coating-that-could-boost-global-power-efficiency.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_MiljkovicGroupDevelopsSteamCon_t.jpg" /></p><p>“If coal and natural gas power generation were 2% more efficient, then, every year, there could be 460 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide released and 2 trillion fewer gallons of water used. A recent innovation to the steam cycle …</p>MIT engineers use kirigami to make ultrastrong, lightweight structures2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/mit-engineers-use-kirigami-to-make-ultrastrong-lightweight-structures.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_MitEngineersUseKirigamiToMakeU_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties. Cellular solids are materials composed of many cells that have been packed together, such as a honeycomb. The shape of …</p>Move over lithium-ion: Zinc-air batteries a cheaper and safer alternative2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/move-over-lithium-ion-zinc-air-batteries-a-cheaper-and-safer-alternative.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_MoveOverLithiumIonZincAirBatte_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Zinc-air batteries have emerged as a better alternative to lithium in a recent Edith Cowan University (ECU) study into the advancement of sustainable battery systems. ECU’s Dr Muhammad Rizwan Azhar led the project which discovered lithium-ion batteries, although a …</p>New Gigabit Ethernet Switch with AVB/TSN and Integrated PHYs for Industrial Automation2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/new-gigabit-ethernet-switch-with-avbtsn-and-integrated-phys-for-industrial-automation.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_NewGigabitEthernetSwitchWithAv_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The LAN9662 includes a Real-Time Engine to process high-speed cyclical data in flight. Industrial automation and digital transformation are driving market growth for scalable and standardized networking solutions to address the needs of commercial Operational Technology (OT) deployments. To provide …</p>New quantum device generates single photons and encodes information2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/new-quantum-device-generates-single-photons-and-encodes-information.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_NewQuantumDeviceGeneratesSingl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Approach is a step toward using single photons in quantum communication and information processing A new approach to quantum light emitters generates a stream of circularly polarized single photons, or particles of light, that may be useful for a range …</p>NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/nist-to-standardize-encryption-algorithms-that-can-resist-attack-by-quantum-computers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_NistToStandardizeEncryptionAlg_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Three new algorithms are expected to be ready for use in 2024. Others will follow. Last year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) selected four algorithms designed to withstand attack by quantum computers. Now the agency has begun …</p>NVIDIA AI-Ready Servers From World’s Leading System Manufacturers to Supercharge Generative AI for Enterprises2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/nvidia-ai-ready-servers-from-worlds-leading-system-manufacturers-to-supercharge-generative-ai-for-enterprises.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_NvidiaAiReadyServersFromWorlds_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Servers Featuring NVIDIA L40S GPUs and NVIDIA BlueField Coming Soon From Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo to Support VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA NVIDIA today announced the world’s leading system manufacturers will deliver AI-ready servers …</p>Planning algorithm enables high-performance flight2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/planning-algorithm-enables-high-performance-flight.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_PlanningAlgorithmEnablesHighPe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“With this new approach, a tailsitter aircraft, ideal for search-and-rescue missions, can plan and execute complex, high-speed acrobatic maneuvers. A tailsitter is a fixed-wing aircraft that takes off and lands vertically (it sits on its tail on the landing pad …</p>Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon G Series - The Powerhouse Portfolio Designed for Next-Gen Handheld Gaming Devices2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-g-series-the-powerhouse-portfolio-designed-for-next-gen-handheld-gaming-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_QualcommUnveilsSnapdragonGSeri_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the all-new Snapdragon® G Series handheld gaming portfolio, built to meet the unique performance and feature demands of dedicated gaming devices. The new Snapdragon G Series unlocks a range of options for playing the most sought-after …</p>Research group detects a quantum entanglement wave for the first time using real-space measurements2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/research-group-detects-a-quantum-entanglement-wave-for-the-first-time-using-real-space-measurements.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ResearchGroupDetectsAQuantumEn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A team from Aalto University and the University of Jyväskylä have created an artificial quantum magnet featuring a quasiparticle made of entangled electrons, the triplon Triplons are tricky little things. Experimentally, they’re exceedingly difficult to observe. And even then …</p>Resisting the bottlenecks in neural networks2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Kamilya Smagulovatag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/resisting-the-bottlenecks-in-neural-networks.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ResistingTheBottlenecksInNeura_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Computer memory systems that work change resistance rather than charge could greatly improve the performance of deep neural networks for machine learning. An alternative way to build neural accelerators could enable more efficient computer memory systems and lead to improvements …</p>Russia’s first lunar mission in decades crashes into the moon2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/russias-first-lunar-mission-in-decades-crashes-into-the-moon.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_RussiasFirstLunarMissionInDeca_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ Russia’s first lunar mission in decades has ended in failure with its Luna 25 spacecraft crashing into the moon’s surface. The incident, a blow to Russia’s space ambitions, happened after communication with the robotic spacecraft was interrupted …</p>SCALAR: A microchip designed to transform the production of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/scalar-a-microchip-designed-to-transform-the-production-of-mrna-therapeutics-and-vaccines.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ScalarAMicrochipDesignedToTran_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from Penn have developed a scalable microfluidics platform that could transform RNA therapeutic and vaccine production. Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, the development and rapid deployment of mRNA vaccines highlighted the critical role of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) in …</p>Scientists develop fermionic quantum processor2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/scientists-develop-fermionic-quantum-processor.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ScientistsDevelopFermionicQuan_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from Austria and USA have designed a new type of quantum computer that uses fermionic atoms to simulate complex physical systems. The processor uses programmable neutral atom arrays and is capable of simulating fermionic models in a hardware-efficient manner …</p>Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release Large-Size, High-Definition 1.3-type 4K*1 OLED Microdisplay That Reproduces Realistic Spaces Enhancing the Experiential Value of VR and AR Head-Mounted Displays2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/sony-semiconductor-solutions-to-release-large-size-high-definition-13-type-4k1-oled-microdisplay-that-reproduces-realistic-spaces-enhancing-the-experiential-value-of-vr-and-ar-head-mounted-displays.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_SonySemiconductorSolutionsToRe_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) today announced the upcoming release of the ECX344A, a large-size, high-definition 1.3-type OLED Microdisplay with 4K resolution*1 which will contribute to more realistic recreations of spaces. The new OLED Microdisplay is mainly intended …</p>STMicroelectronics achieves Vodafone NB-IoT certification for location-aware cellular IoT modules2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/stmicroelectronics-achieves-vodafone-nb-iot-certification-for-location-aware-cellular-iot-modules.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_StmicroelectronicsAchievesVoda_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ST87M01 NB-IoT modules now tested and approved by leading cellular network operator Vodafone. STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the achievement of Vodafone NB-IoT certification of its …</p>The Waterwheel Project2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/the-waterwheel-project.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_TheWaterwheelProject_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Motivation: In montaineous regions like the Himalayas, access to reliable electricity remains a challenge for many communities. Despite substantial hydropower potential in these regions, a significant portion of its population still lacks consistent electrical energy. To address this issue, a …</p>Time of Flight modules, some experiments2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/time-of-flight-modules-some-experiments.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_TimeOfFlightModulesSomeExperim_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ToF, introduced some years ago, are still quite new for most of the community. A couple of VL53LOX-V2 were tested. Using the famous HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor is quite common, while using of Time-of-Flight modules up to now …</p>To improve solar and other clean energy tech, look beyond hardware2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/to-improve-solar-and-other-clean-energy-tech-look-beyond-hardware.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_ToImproveSolarAndOtherCleanEne_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new study finds system deployment processes have been slow to improve over time — but must be addressed to lower clean energy costs in the future. To continue reducing the costs of solar energy and other clean energy technologies, scientists …</p>Toshiba Releases 600V Small Intelligent Power Devices for Brushless DC Motor Drives2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/toshiba-releases-600v-small-intelligent-power-devices-for-brushless-dc-motor-drives.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS434_ToshibaReleases600VSmallIntell_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (”Toshiba”) has launched two 600V small intelligent power devices (IPD) for brushless DC motor drive applications such as air conditioners, air cleaners, and pumps. Volume shipments of “TPD4163F” and “TPD4164F,” which have output current (DC …</p>Visualizing the Mysterious Dance: Quantum Entanglement of Photons Captured in Real-Time2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/visualizing-the-mysterious-dance-quantum-entanglement-of-photons-captured-in-real-time.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_VisualizingTheMysteriousDanceQ_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new technique based on advanced camera technology demonstrates a fast and efficient approach to reconstructing the full quantum state of entangled particles. Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with Danilo Zia and Fabio Sciarrino from the Sapienza …</p>Voice Level Meter Board2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/voice-level-meter-board.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM434_VoiceLevelMeterBoard_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Utilizing the NE5532 operational amplifier, a voice level meter circuit assesses audio signals. The NE5532 is a widely used operational amplifier (op-amp), carefully designed for applications requiring excellent audio performance. This IC is frequently used in various audio equipment, including …</p>Want to Know How Light Works? Try Asking a Mechanic2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/want-to-know-how-light-works-try-asking-a-mechanic.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_WantToKnowHowLightWorksTryAski_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Physicists at Stevens Institute of Technology use a 350-year-old theorem that explains the workings of pendulums and planets to reveal new properties of light waves. Since the 17th century, when Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens first debated the nature of …</p>Watching a Bimetallic Catalytic Surface in Action2023-08-24T00:00:00+01:002023-08-24T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-24:post/2023/08/24/watching-a-bimetallic-catalytic-surface-in-action.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT434_WatchingABimetallicCatalyticSu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A team of researchers from the Department of Interface Science at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society addressed the question: what happens to a Ga-promoted Cu surface under reaction conditions required for the synthesis of methanol? They …</p>A quantum leap in mechanical oscillator technology2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Nik Papageorgioutag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/a-quantum-leap-in-mechanical-oscillator-technology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_AQuantumLeapInMechanicalOscill_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Scientists at EPFL have successfully extended the quantum state lifetime of a mechanical oscillator, a development with vast implications for quantum computing and communication systems. Over the past decade, scientists have made tremendous progress in generating quantum phenomena in mechanical …</p>ALS162 an alternative to DCF77 time radio with Arduino Uno2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/als162-an-alternative-to-dcf77-time-radio-with-arduino-uno.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_Als162AnAlternativeToDcf77Time_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ALS162, as DCF77, are time radio transmitters in Europe. ALS162 has the advantage having an excellent immunity from electromagnetic noise Story Before the world of the internet and GPS, the way to set the same time throughout a country was …</p>Arduino Infrared Camera2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/arduino-infrared-camera.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_ArduinoInfraredCamera_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Do you know how you see those cheap telescopes at the department store? The box has beautiful pictures that probably came from the Hubble. What you will see is somewhat different. You have to carefully look at [upir’s] Arduino …</p>Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Anne Traftontag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/arrays-of-quantum-rods-could-enhance-tvs-or-virtual-reality-devices.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_ArraysOfQuantumRodsCouldEnhanc_t.jpg" /></p><p>“MIT engineers developed a new way to create these arrays, by scaffolding quantum rods onto patterned DNA. Flat screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available, but it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated …</p>Astronomers Confirm Maisie’s Galaxy is Among Earliest Ever Observed2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/astronomers-confirm-maisies-galaxy-is-among-earliest-ever-observed.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_AstronomersConfirmMaisiesGalax_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers racing to find some of the earliest galaxies ever glimpsed have now confirmed that a galaxy first detected last summer is in fact among the earliest ever found. The findings are in …</p>Carbon-based quantum technology2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Anna Ettlintag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/carbon-based-quantum-technology.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_CarbonBasedQuantumTechnology_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Graphene nanoribbons have outstanding properties that can be precisely controlled. Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich, in collaboration with partners from Peking University, the University of Warwick and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, have succeeded in attaching electrodes …</p>CATCUBE Internet Clock2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/catcube-internet-clock.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_CatcubeInternetClock_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hey everyone, and welcome back. This is CATCUBE, a miniature cube-shaped desk clock with a cat theme that was created entirely from scratch and has an ESP8266 module for a brain. A desk clock like this one pulls time readings …</p>DIY Customized 8x8 LED Matrix Tutorial (MAX7219 Meets Arduino)2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/diy-customized-8x8-led-matrix-tutorial-max7219-meets-arduino.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_DiyCustomized8X8LedMatrixTutor_t.jpg" /></p><p>“In this step-by-step tutorial, we’re diving into the world of electronics and microcontrollers to create a personalized 8 by 8 LED matrix that can be controlled using an Arduino board. I’m Chris, and I’ll walk you through …</p>DIY Simple Arduino EMF (electromagnetic field) Detector2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/diy-simple-arduino-emf-electromagnetic-field-detector.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_DiySimpleArduinoEmfElectromagn_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The emf detector described in this video has a minimal number of components, it is simple to make, and does not require any tuning An EMF (electromagnetic field) meter is a device used to measure electromagnetic radiation in a given …</p>Electricity driving life2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/electricity-driving-life.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_ElectricityDrivingLife_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using a metabolic pathway, energy-rich resources can be produced via the power of electricity When nature performs chemical reactions to create energy-rich compounds from simple molecules, it requires energy. So far, it has not been possible to use human-made electricity …</p>HackSpace magazine #692023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/hackspace-magazine-69.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/EB433_HackspaceMagazine69_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Make the great outdoors even greater, with DIY a selection of electronics projects to put the geekery back into summer. - Discover the best screens for your latest build - Cast an eye over the latest board from Arduino - Turn the empty …</p>Higher or Lower Arduino Game2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/higher-or-lower-arduino-game.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_HigherOrLowerArduinoGame_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This first ever Arduino project of mine is a simple card game where you are given a card from a standard deck of cards and you need to guess whether the next card will be either higher, lower or equal …</p>Invisible tagging system enhances 3D object tracking2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Alex Shippstag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/invisible-tagging-system-enhances-3d-object-tracking.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_InvisibleTaggingSystemEnhances_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Developed by MIT researchers, BrightMarkers are invisible fluorescent tags embedded in physical objects to enhance motion tracking, virtual reality, and object detection. Stop me if you’ve seen this before: a black and white pixelated square in lieu of a …</p>IoT Based Greenhouse Monitoring & Control system2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/iot-based-greenhouse-monitoring-control-system.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_IotBasedGreenhouseMonitoringCo_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A remotely controlled Greenhouse System using Blynk, NodeMCU-12E and Arduino. Greenhouses are temperature-controlled environments in which plants are grown. Because of self-restriction, current greenhouse plants cannot be controlled remotely and must instead be operated manually using a variety of documents …</p>Lazy 7 / Mini2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/lazy-7-mini.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_Lazy7Mini_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Hi all, yes. Another 7 segment clock. But this one turned out too nice to be thrown away and it finally replaces my old “Tiny Edition” design with something I’m a bit more… uhm… less unhappy about. Actually I …</p>LM386 Ic Audio Amplifier2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/lm386-ic-audio-amplifier.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_Lm386IcAudioAmplifier_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This is how you can make audio amplifier using LM368 ic Supplies list of components :) - 1)LM386 ic × 1 2)1000uf capacitor × 1 3)100uf capacitor × 2 4)0.1uf ceramic capacitor (cap num)104 × 1 5)Male audio jack …</p>Microscopic Transformations of Electrocatalyst Surfaces2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/microscopic-transformations-of-electrocatalyst-surfaces.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_MicroscopicTransformationsOfEl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers from Kiel and Berlin reveal the disordering of copper surfaces during catalysis. Developing technologies that can convert CO2 into synthetic fuels and base chemicals is of key importance for reaching the climate goals. The electrochemical reduction of CO2 at …</p>Nexperia expands portfolio to include first integrated 5 V load switch2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/nexperia-expands-portfolio-to-include-first-integrated-5-v-load-switch.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS433_NexperiaExpandsPortfolioToIncl_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Nexperia, the essential semiconductor expert, today announces the expansion of its analog and logic product portfolio with the introduction of the load switch product family. Headlining the release is the NPS4053, a high density Integrated Circuit (IC) designed to provide …</p>Novel hardware approach offers new quantum-computing paradigm2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/novel-hardware-approach-offers-new-quantum-computing-paradigm.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_NovelHardwareApproachOffersNew_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Using natural quantum interactions allows faster, more robust computation for Grover’s algorithm and many others A potentially game-changing theoretical approach to quantum computing hardware avoids much of the problematic complexity found in current quantum computers. The strategy implements an …</p>Russia’s Luna-25 moon lander reaches lunar orbit2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/russias-luna-25-moon-lander-reaches-lunar-orbit.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS433_RussiaSLuna25MoonLanderReaches_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Russia’s first moon mission since 1976 seems to be going well. For the first time in nearly half a century, Russia has made it to the moon. The nation’s Luna-25 mission — its first moon effort since Luna-24 in …</p>SADD: Sleep Apnea Detection Device2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/sadd-sleep-apnea-detection-device.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_SaddSleepApneaDetectionDevice_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A device that tracks, records, and alerts users to instances of potential sleep apnea via audio, visual, and vibrational systems. Sleep Apnea threatens the lives and proper respiratory function of up to 20% of the global population, says The National …</p>Self-Driving Cars Can Make Traffic Slower2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Matt Shipmantag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/self-driving-cars-can-make-traffic-slower.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_SelfDrivingCarsCanMakeTrafficS_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A new study finds that “connected” vehicles, which share data with each other wirelessly, significantly improve travel time through intersections — but automated vehicles can actually slow down travel time through intersections if they are not connected to each other. The …</p>Simple superconducting device could dramatically cut energy use in computing, other applications2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Elizabeth Thomsontag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/simple-superconducting-device-could-dramatically-cut-energy-use-in-computing-other-applications.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_SimpleSuperconductingDeviceCou_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The ultrasmall “switch” could be easily scaled. MIT scientists and their colleagues have created a simple superconducting device that could transfer current through electronic devices much more efficiently than is possible today. As a result, the new diode, a kind …</p>SK hynix Starts Mass Production of Industry’s First 24GB LPDDR5X DRAM2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/sk-hynix-starts-mass-production-of-industrys-first-24gb-lpddr5x-dram.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS433_SkHynixStartsMassProductionOfI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun supplying the industry’s first 24-gigabyte (GB) Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X1) mobile DRAM package to its customers, following the mass production of …</p>Stealthy Infrared Human Proximity and Movement Module2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/stealthy-infrared-human-proximity-and-movement-module.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_StealthyInfraredHumanProximity_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A concealed stealth gadget that senses movement of any object that gives off IR radiation, i.e. humans, animals, etc, and blinks rapidly. A device with stealth, military, and fun applications, this human proximity sensor is a stealth gadget equipped …</p>The MagPi 1322023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/the-magpi-132.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/EB433_TheMagpi132_t.jpg" /></p><p>“ - Citizen science. Fantastic Raspberry Pi science projects - Build a bat detector. Detecting bats with ultrasonic sounds - Top 10 upcycling projects. Reduce, reuse and recycle - Pico retro gaming with ZIP96. Learn to code with this handheld - Liverpool Makerfest. PJ Evans reports …</p>Toshiba Launches Automotive 40V N-Channel Power MOSFETs with New Package that Contributes to High Heat Dissipation and Size Reduction of Automotive Equipment2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/toshiba-launches-automotive-40v-n-channel-power-mosfets-with-new-package-that-contributes-to-high-heat-dissipation-and-size-reduction-of-automotive-equipment.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/NS433_ToshibaLaunchesAutomotive40VNC_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched two automotive 40V N-channel power MOSFETs, “XPJR6604PB” and “XPJ1R004PB,” that use Toshiba’s new S-TOGL™ (Small Transistor Outline Gull-wing Leads) package with U-MOS IX-H process chips. Volume shipments start …</p>Tough memory device aims for space missions2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/tough-memory-device-aims-for-space-missions.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_ToughMemoryDeviceAimsForSpaceM_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Gallium oxide offers resistance to radiation and high temperatures, and could be used for data storage and computing in extreme conditions. Among the many hazards encountered by space probes, exposure to radiation and huge temperature swings pose particular challenges for …</p>Tracing the roots of the 8086 instruction set to the Datapoint 2200 minicomputer2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/tracing-the-roots-of-the-8086-instruction-set-to-the-datapoint-2200-minicomputer.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_TracingTheRootsOfThe8086Instru_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The Intel 8086 processor started the x86 architecture that is still extensively used today. The 8086 has some quirky characteristics: it is little-endian, has a parity flag, and uses explicit I/O instructions instead of just memory-mapped I/O. It …</p>Ultra-low-powered Linux Computer running on microcontrollers2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/ultra-low-powered-linux-computer-running-on-microcontrollers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_UltraLowPoweredLinuxComputerRu_t.jpg" /></p><p>“A portable computer that runs on a Linux operating system can fit in your pocket. Linux is a family of open-source operating systems that are based on the Linux kernel, which is a core program that manages the communication between …</p>University of Chicago scientists invent smallest known way to guide light2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/university-of-chicago-scientists-invent-smallest-known-way-to-guide-light.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_UniversityOfChicagoScientistsI_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Directing light from place to the place is the backbone of our modern world. Beneath the oceans and across continents, fiber optic cables carry light that encodes everything from YouTube videos to banking transmissions — all inside strands about the size …</p>Unlocking the mysteries of freezing in supercooled water droplets2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00Ali Sundermiertag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-freezing-in-supercooled-water-droplets.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT433_UnlockingTheMysteriesOfFreezin_t.jpg" /></p><p>“X-ray laser studies help researchers identify early steps in the freezing process to better understand how clouds make ice and their effect on climate. Clouds are a lot cooler than you might think. In fact, scientists might say they’re …</p>Using Pin Multiplexing to Reduce Pin Usage on 8-Bit Microcontrollers2023-08-17T00:00:00+01:002023-08-17T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-17:post/2023/08/17/using-pin-multiplexing-to-reduce-pin-usage-on-8-bit-microcontrollers.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM433_UsingPinMultiplexingToReducePi_t.jpg" /></p><p>“This post will cover two examples of using multiplexing on General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins to reduce a project’s pin usage. The first example uses the technique “Charlieplexing” and the second uses timing peripherals and interrupts to quickly …</p>A close look at the 8086 processor’s bus hold circuitry2023-08-10T00:00:00+01:002023-08-10T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-10:post/2023/08/10/a-close-look-at-the-8086-processors-bus-hold-circuitry.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/PM432_ACloseLookAtThe8086ProcessorSB_t.jpg" /></p><p>“The Intel 8086 microprocessor (1978) revolutionized computing by founding the x86 architecture that continues to this day. One of the lesser-known features of the 8086 is the “hold” functionality, which allows an external device to temporarily take control of the …</p>A molecular additive enhances next-gen LEDs – but shortens their lifespans2023-08-10T00:00:00+01:002023-08-10T00:00:00+01:00Sean Cummingstag:jpralves.net,2023-08-10:post/2023/08/10/a-molecular-additive-enhances-next-gen-leds-but-shortens-their-lifespans.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT432_AMolecularAdditiveEnhancesNext_t.jpg" /></p><p>“By tinkering with the material makeup of perovskite LEDs, a cheaper and more easily-made type of LED, Stanford researchers achieved leaps in brightness and efficiency – but saw their lights give out after a few minutes of use. Chances are, the …</p>A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures2023-08-10T00:00:00+01:002023-08-10T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-10:post/2023/08/10/a-new-type-of-quantum-bit-in-semiconductor-nanostructures.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT432_ANewTypeOfQuantumBitInSemicond_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers have created a quantum superposition state in a semiconductor nanostructure that might serve as a basis for quantum computing. The trick: two optical laser pulses that act as a single terahertz laser pulse. A German-Chinese research team has successfully …</p>A Non-Covalent Bonding Experience2023-08-10T00:00:00+01:002023-08-10T00:00:00+01:00João Alvestag:jpralves.net,2023-08-10:post/2023/08/10/a-non-covalent-bonding-experience.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT432_ANonCovalentBondingExperience_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Putting a suite of new materials synthesis and characterization methods to the test, a team of scientists from the University of Iowa and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has developed 14 organic-inorganic hybrid materials …</p>A simpler method for learning to control a robot2023-08-10T00:00:00+01:002023-08-10T00:00:00+01:00Adam Zewetag:jpralves.net,2023-08-10:post/2023/08/10/a-simpler-method-for-learning-to-control-a-robot.html<p><img alt="" src="https://jpralves.net/imgt/2023/08/CT432_ASimplerMethodForLearningToCon_t.jpg" /></p><p>“Researchers develop a machine-learning technique that can efficiently learn to control a robot, leading to better performance with fewer data. Researchers from MIT and Stanford University have devised a new machine-learning approach that could be used to control a robot …</p>