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Image of Homeio: A Friendly Starting Point for Your First Home Server Homeio: A Friendly Starting Point for Your First Home Server

Discover Homeio, an open-source home server dashboard that simplifies Docker management, app deployment, and system administration through a browser-based interface.

Image of Synaptics Coralboard: Bringing Powerful Edge AI Development to Embedded Systems Synaptics Coralboard: Bringing Powerful Edge AI Development to Embedded Systems

Explore the Synaptics Coralboard, a powerful embedded AI platform for computer vision, sensor fusion, audio processing, and local inference.

Image of Stop Re-Flashing USB Drives: Use Ventoy for OS Installation and Recovery Stop Re-Flashing USB Drives: Use Ventoy for OS Installation and Recovery

If you regularly install operating systems, experiment with Linux distributions, build embedded systems, or maintain a collection of recovery tools, Ventoy is a must-have!

Image of Jumpstart Ethernet-APL Field-Device Designs with ADI's Reference Platform Jumpstart Ethernet-APL Field-Device Designs with ADI Reference Platform Publish Date: 2026-10-15

Using Ethernet-APL and 10BASE-T1L to connect intrinsically safe field instruments to Ethernet-based process automation networks.

Image of Use FEMs for Extended Range and Robust Links in Space-Constrained BLE Designs Use FEMs for Extended Range and Robust Links in Space-Constrained BLE Designs Publish Date: 2026-10-14

Learn how to achieve higher performance in Bluetooth Low Energy systems using compact front-end modules.

Image of How to Apply an AI Agent to Accelerate Test Generation How to Apply an AI Agent to Accelerate Test Generation Publish Date: 2026-10-06

Learn how NI’s Nigel AI enhances test engineering software for higher test productivity.

Image of Introduction to ROS2 Nodes, Topics, and Services Introduction to ROS2 Nodes, Topics, and Services

If you are starting out in robotics and ROS2 feels like a wall of unfamiliar vocabulary, this is exactly the blog I wish someone had handed me before I opened the documentation for the first time.

Image of Running ROS on Docker: Complete Guide (Part 3) Running ROS on Docker: Complete Guide (Part 3)

This part is where it all becomes real for robotics: we apply everything from the previous two parts directly to ROS2, run actual nodes inside a container, and build a setup you can take into your own projects.

Image of Use Integrated RF Modules to Improve Performance and Cut SWaP in X-Band AESA Radar Use Integrated RF Modules to Improve Performance and Cut SWaP in X-Band AESA Radar Publish Date: 2026-09-09

Use Qorvo’s QPF5012 front-end module and CMD183C4 I/Q mixer to meet the performance and SWaP demands of next-generation X-band AESA radar.

Image of What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG? What Is SWD and How Does It Compare to JTAG?

Discover the differences between SWD and JTAG, including wiring, debugging performance, flashing firmware, and ARM-specific features for embedded systems.

Image of An Overview of JTAG for Makers An Overview of JTAG for Makers

Explore JTAG fundamentals, scan chains, boundary-scan testing, and debugging techniques for developing, testing, and programming embedded systems.

Image of UMake 2026 Hardware Makeathon UMake 2026 Hardware Makeathon

This year, UMIEEE hosted an event called UMake Hardware Makeathon, where the goal was for teams to bring the craziest prototype ideas to life based on the theme given to each team.

Image of Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Enhance Power Supply Efficiency Through Improved Thermal Management Publish Date: 2026-08-18

Learn how using thermal design best practices and dedicated cooling controllers helps improve power supply efficiency and reliability.

Image of How to Quickly Implement Bluetooth Channel Sounding for Improved Positioning How to Quickly Implement Bluetooth Channel Sounding for Improved Positioning

Learn how the u-blox NORA-B2 series Bluetooth modules can be used to quickly achieve high positioning accuracy with Bluetooth Core 6.0 Channel Sounding.

Image of Designing Trustworthy Edge AI Systems Designing Trustworthy Edge AI Systems

Infineon PSOC Edge E84 components and AI Kit simplify secure edge AI development with AI acceleration, embedded security, and rapid prototyping.

Image of Use a Dev Kit to Quickly Prototype BLE Channel Sounding Applications Use a Dev Kit to Quickly Prototype BLE Channel Sounding Applications

Use a channel sounding dev kit with multiple options to quickly prototype distance estimation for item tracking and keyless entry.

Image of How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities How Wi-SUN Enables Scalable, Reliable Networking for Smart Cities

Learn how Digi XBee Wi-SUN modules enable long-range mesh networking and flexible device integration across large-scale smart city deployments.

Image of USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board USB Connectivity, Configuration Support Boost Effectiveness of High-Bandwidth FPGA Evaluation Board Publish Date: 2026-07-22

FPGA evaluation boards with built-in USB and MIPI connectivity streamline development of reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency sensor and video applications.

Image of DUELink CincoBit: MicroBlocks Setup and Curriculum Overview DUELink CincoBit: MicroBlocks Setup and Curriculum Overview

CincoBit is a platform that bridges block coding and real CS concepts without a steep setup overhead or a maker who wants to introduce someone new to physical computing, the CincoBit is worth a serious look.

Image of FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics FPGAs Help Designers Keep Pace with AI and Robotics

Altera FPGA SoCs help robotics designers add AI, real-time control, sensor flexibility, and scalable motion support as requirements evolve.