TAP! The iPhone and iPad Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine that helps readers get to grips with their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch through friendly, accessible tutorials, recommends the very best hardware accessories to complement it, and brings themed expert analysis, in-depth features and more … [Read more...]
NI Circuit Design Suite Power Pro 11.0.1
February 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Schematic Capture, SPICE Simulation, and PCB LayoutThe premier design platform for circuit simulation and PCB layoutCombine Multisim Power Pro capture and simulation with Ultiboard Power Pro layoutComplete suite of interactive simulation instruments and analyses to optimize design behaviorIntegrate … [Read more...]
SynaptiCAD Product Suite 16.01g
February 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Translate between Vhdl and VerilogV2V: do-it-yourself translation toolsFull-service VHDL & Verilog translation: we do it for youSimulate and debug VHDL and Verilog designsVeriLogger Extreme: high-performance Verilog 2001 simulatorBugHunter Pro: graphical debugger for all HDL simulatorsGigawave … [Read more...]
New Scientist – 08 January 2011
February 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience.Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier. New Scientist has maintained a website … [Read more...]
Door Protector
February 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
EVEN if you already have an electronic security system installed in your home or workplace, there is likely tobe a use for this Door Protector. With any security system, or even with none, it is important that all doors and windows should be protected by bolts, bars, grids or other physical means. … [Read more...]
555 TIMER IC REINVENTED — NEW VERSIONS OF THIS LEGACY CHIP EXTEND ITS LIFE
February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Who hasn’t used a 555 timer IC? If you are an engineer, technician, teacher, hobbyist, or an electronic whatever, chances are you have encountered the ubiquitous 555. This “ancient” chip was introduced by Signetics (then Philips, then NXP) in 1971. It was an instant hit because of its … [Read more...]
A NEW APPROACH TO ELECTRONICS
February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
According to a recent report in the online journal Advanced Materials, researchers at Oregon State University (http://oregonstate.edu) have solved a mystery that has eluded scientists since the 1960s, leading to the possibility of an entirely new approach to electronics. The discovery involves the … [Read more...]
Freezer Alarm
February 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
SOME modern freezers contain alarms which sound if you leave the door open and allow the internal space to warm up. However, they do not work if the freezer suffers a power failure, which is a bit of a drawback. Making a temperature-sensitive circuit which can sound an alarm is not too difficult but … [Read more...]
Build a Gaming PC
February 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Gaming computers are some of the most expensive consumer computers out there. However, building your own computer can save you money, will give you a better computer, will help you to become intimate with your machine's components and workings, and will be easier to upgrade and repair in the future. … [Read more...]
Jet-Powered Bicycle Makes 50 MPH Feel Waaaaay Too Fast
February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This must be one of the wackiest inventions around, but hey whatever makes your day. This Jet Engine powered bicycle goes really fast (duh), but be cautious when the fuel runs out on an uphill climb! The engine pushes the bike to 50 mph and is way too loud. As the inventor Bob Maddox says: … [Read more...]