In just 100 seconds, learn how Arduino works - from its microcontroller and architecture to how it's programmed and used in real-world projects. A fast, simple intro to one of the most powerful tools ...

Modern e-readers such as the Amazon Kindle are incredible pieces of engineering, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement. A device custom-built to your own specifications is always going ...

These meters generally use a sensor to relay the flow measurements to a reading device. Nearly all types of flowmeters, from ultrasonic to turbines, are offered with pulse output flow signals. Sensing ...

The following project is an update of Gary D. Patterson’s “Simplified CTC signals” in the July 1988 issue of MR. Bringing the project up to date was a large endeavour. The block control project now ...

Discover the updated Arduino IoT water leak detector: smarter, more efficient, with advanced monitoring and alert systems for the modern smart home. Following the Elektor article presenting the water ...

Neil Hannay explains how to understand flow meter sensor and pulse output types for efficient system operation FLOW meters have developed into many forms over the years, from mechanical devices – such ...

Arduino program to handle relays and control them using switches with support for double-click and long-press. Integration with home automation systems is possible through MySensors integration over ...

Looking for the perfect fall engineering project? Check out the following projects and articles from past September and October editions of Elektor. We found them inspiring. What do you think? Looking ...

A Hall effect sensor or Hall sensor is a magnetic non-contact sensor that generates an electrical signal proportional to the magnetic field applied to it. Hall effect sensors are widely used in ...

If you are tried of building things that fly, why not try a submarine like [DIYPerks] did? As you can see in the video below, the key is to control buoyancy, and the mechanism used is impressive. The ...