Category Archives: Digital

Everything and anything related to digital electronics

FPGAs for microcontroller geeks

Posted on 2011-12-25 by M. Eric Carr

An brief introduction to FPGA-based design, from a microcontroller geek’s perspective. Continue reading →

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Arduino loop timings

Posted on 2011-12-22 by M. Eric Carr

Arduinos are fun and easy to use, but some of the built-in functions have a big performance penalty. Continue reading →

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Breadboard oscilloscope

Posted on 2011-10-22 by M. Eric Carr

The Gabotronics XProtoLab is a miniature, breadboardable oscilloscope. Continue reading →

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RIP, Dennis Ritchie

Posted on 2011-10-14 by M. Eric Carr

Dennis Ritchie, who passed away a few days ago, gave us the C programming language. Those who know it, know how hugely important it is. Those who don’t, ought to. Continue reading →

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