Serial issues with the Arduino Pro Micro
The Arduino Compatible Pro Micro and the Arduino Leonardo both use the ATmega32u4, which has built-in USB communications. While this […]
How to measure cable loss using an ESR7
To more accurately measure emissions from a DUT (Device Under Test), it is wise to calculate the path loss, or
My Basic Linux Setup
At the same time as sorting out Passwordless Sudo on my Ubuntu virtual machine, I am trying to make it
Passwordless Sudo
At home, I have a Raspberry Pi that I use to develop my ROV and K-9 software. Raspbian seems to
DIN 72552
Since quite a lot of traffic to this site is related to the meaning of automotive terminal designators, What is
Programming an Arduino from the command line
As part of my K9 and ROV projects, I am using at least one Arduino to control components such as
Special Symbols used in Engineering Reports
When writing reports and other technical documents, you tend to need to use special symbols. Such as μ when referring
Capacitor value prefixes
Farads (F) is the standard unit of capacitance in the International System of Units (SI). One farad is a massive
The Internals of Doctor Who’s K9
Ian Hughes’ 3D-printed files for K9 also include files to create internal components that fit under the side featuring the
K9 Button Panel… Which layout?
Bob Clough managed to get our Prusa 3D printer working again, so I am back to printing out parts of
Using Components in Other Fusion 360 documents
In my previous posts, I got the dimensions for ISO 4017 Machine Screws and DIN 931 Bolts. In Autodesk Fusion
ISO 4017 Machine Screws and Fixings
ISO 4017 specifies the form of metric-sized hex head screws, and covers thread diameters from M1.6 up to and including M160.
DIN 931 Bolts and Fixings
When doing anything more mechanical with 3d Printing, you will want to use bolts and other fixings; This is where DIN 931 comes in!
Installing just enough Jupyter Notebook
I don’t like programming, I am not very good at it; yes I can do just enough to make Arduino’s
Are the Engineering Council a good ethics gatekeeper?
I have been a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for over five years and am slowly working