Month: June 2011

Posted in Hardware How To Other

Controlling RGB LED using PICAXE-08: Basics of software PWM

I’m working on a new RTFMs episode that involves packing an RGB LED and a microcontroller into a very tight space. The microcontroller I decided to use is PICAXE-08. I chose it for three reasons:
– I had one in the box
– I had no other plans for it as it…

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Posted in Hardware Robotics

Reading ATtiny85/45/25 Internal Temperature Sensor

I am working on one of my projects from RTFMs video blog (check out http://rtfms.com) that requires temperature sensing in a very small packaging. Naturally my choice is ATtiny85 – an awesome little chip from AVR that besides other goods (like 6ch PWM, serial interface etc) has internal temperature…

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Posted in Other

Juliana and Doyle Brothers Totally Rock!

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Posted in Hardware Other

Choosing best high-end HT (amateur radio handheld transceiver)

Here is some information for those looking for a high-end HT. My requirements are:

At least dual-band (tri,quad-band is a plus), including 144 and 440 bands at minimum

Good wideband receiver

All-mode receiver

Convenient control

Weather proof

Ruggedly built

Having a lot of features, leaving a lot of space for experimentation

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