Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Encoders are a vital component in many applications that require motion control and feedback information. Whether a system’s requirement is speed, direction, or distance, an encoder produces control ...

Beckhoff’s new EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers interface flexibility in a compact, 12-mm-wide design. With up to 12 signal interfaces (8 DI, 2 DO, 1 AI, 1 AO) and nine signal types in one ...

The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up StrikeMaster’s Lithium 24v auger is its weight, or rather, it’s lack thereof. The 8-inch auger weighs in at 14.3 pounds while the 6-inch model is a ...

OnePlus' Ace 5 family is going to grow soon. Currently it comprises the Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro, but there's also an Ace 5V coming as the successor to the Ace 3V launched back in March. The Ace 5V will ...

In robotics, movements must be precise and well-controlled. As robots are asked to do more as industry becomes more familiar with the technology, there will be an increasing need for high accuracy ...

If you're developing a wrist watch, a small light-following robot, or a portable weather station with Arduino, one of the best boards you can use is the Nano, and for good reason. It's pretty compact, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have a large selection of Ryobi tools, you might have a bunch of spare 18-volt batteries lying around. The vast majority of Ryobi tools ...

In context: It's no secret Nvidia's NVENC media engine in GeForce GPUs has been the preferred option for streamers for years, but AMD and Intel have recently done a decent job of catching up. That ...