Just like a PC’s USB port, the serial port on a PC can also in some cases serve as a power supply. A USB port can provide as much as 500 mA at 5V, but a serial port provides less power. Even with the ...

Device programmers are used to program nonvolatile memory, such as microcontrollers, EPROMs, PLDs, PALs, GALs, and other electrically programmable devices. The programmable device is inserted into a ...

Once you graduate beyond development boards like the Arduino or Wemos D1, you’ll find yourself in the market for a dedicated programmer. In most cases, your needs can be met with a cheap USB to serial ...

As promised, this part starts with a simple programming tutorial on the PIC12F675 microcontroller which shows you how to program and use it as a simple LED flasher. It’s assumed that you have ...

Build a tiny ESP32 OLED keychain with a 1.3-inch display and custom 3D-printed enclosure. Wire the ESP32 S3 and program it ...

This is going to be our first C language project with the PIC24 16-bit microcontroller and, for some of you, the first project with the MPLAB IDE Integrated Development Environment and the MPLAB C30 ...

There are currently around 600 programming languages to choose from, so picking the one that’s right for you can be pretty difficult. But if you’re looking for a language that’s incredibly popular, ...

I am in the process of updating my book "Electronics Explained," published by Newnes/Elsevier. The book is essentially a basic electronics text for those learning about electronics for the first time.

Block-based editors are simple to use but can be limiting if complex programs need to be written. Text-based languages add more flexibility but are harder to understand and use. Flowcharts are simple ...