Design Wireless Charging Power Bank
MagSafe, a magnetic technology embedded into the internal engineering of iPhone 12 models, was originally created as a safety feature for MacBook charging cords. It creates a new ecosystem of accessories...
Fake Chips: Should Engineers Worry?
Fake components are a reality. Also, a hot and thriving business. So hot, these chips could get you fried (or fired?)
The global semiconductor shortage is dragging down phone makers and auto...
What’s So Exciting About Neuromorphic Computing
The human brain is the most efficient and powerful computer that exists. Even after decades and decades of technological advancements, no computer has managed to beat the brain with respect to...
DIY: Wireless Power Case For Raspberry Pi
Earlier, we made a futuristic wireless tile called Smart PowerTile that allowed home walls to wirelessly power electronic/electric devices, similar to a MagSafe. With this, a Raspberry Pi placed on a...
DIY: Factory Assembly Inspection Using AI-based Quality Control Camera
Inspecting and controlling the quality of a product is a tedious task when done manually. It requires proper hand-eye coordination, which can get tiring after long durations, leading to serious errors...
DIY: A Simple Two-Way Intercom
If you have to frequently get up to talk to someone in your place, this intercom can save you the trouble. You can just switch it on from both sides to...
“The Most Important Lesson In Life Is Learning To Lose Gracefully”
It takes a lot of guts to seek a warrant to conduct income tax raid on a person who is the 150th most wealthy person in the world, and the guts...
DIY: Create Your Own (Small) Laptop!
In this age of flexible working, the usage of laptops anywhere and everywhere has become a norm. Fast computing machines, especially for programming related tasks, are essential.
Tasks including network penetration and...
Electrically Conductive Adhesives: The New Solders
Electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) claim to possess many superior properties than the widely used traditional solders. With an increasing demand for electronic goods, this decade may see ECAs gradually establish themselves...
Ten Industry-Ready Community Boards Designers Love
Selecting the right development boards for your products is challenging due to the myriad of types and sub-categories. Let’s try to understand what industry-ready community boards are before incorporating them into...