Monitoring Liquid Flow is very important in a variety of application like a simple plant watering system in your home garden to complex pharmaceutical and food processing industries. Water Flow Sensors are simple devices which can aid us in measuring the flow of a liquid. In this project, I will talk a little bit Water Flow Sensors, how a water flow sensor works and how to interface a simple water flow sensor with Arduino....
The 6 inch multi touch IPS LCD display features 1280 x 720 pixels HD resolution, but due to large display size, the pixel density remains constrained at 245 pixels per inches. At the heart of the device, you will find a 2 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 dual core chipset (same one which we saw in Lenovo k900 last year).The chipset is further aided by ample 2 GB RAM and PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU....
Originally, Audible had one subscription plan against which you used to get one credit. You could use the credit to purchase audiobooks from the catalog. Now, there are two subscription plans, and you need to understand them properly before choosing one of them. We will thoroughly discuss Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus here. What Is An Audible Premium Plus Plan? Audible Premium Plus is the recommended plan where you get full access to the Plus catalog....
Peak value Peak – to – Peak value RMS value Instantaneous value (These values can be used to represent the magnitude of even any other periodic waveform) There is another way to represent the magnitude of an AC waveform. It is known as Average value. The values of average voltage and average current of an AC sine wave can be useful in many circuit analysis operations. In fact, rectifier type multi-meters measure the average voltage of the AC and then perform some calculations on that and display the output as RMS value....
“AXIS M1025 is the first full HDTV 1080p / 2 megapixel camera in the successful AXIS M10 Series. With this camera we have added support for HDMI output (Micro) and also Power over Ethernet,” says Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management. “The HDMI output (Micro) will be useful for those retail stores where a public view monitor is required, and Power over Ethernet simplifies installation and saves time and cost....
As you can imagine, the timing of the inlet and exhaust valve has to be very accurate and precise for proper functioning of the engine. Even a slight delay in the opening or closing of either of these valves can result in failure of the engine, if not worse. Today, we are going to understand the timing belt and how it functions inside a standard internal combustion engine. If you want to know more about the timing belt, stick until the end of our guide where we will talk about the symptoms of a bad timing belt and how you can replace it yourself....
However, what most people are confused about is whether they should bag up the clippings or leave them in the lawn to mulch. We are often asked this question, so we thought to disclose the science behind it to you all, and tell us what you should be doing with your lawn clippings, next time you mow your lawn. So, make sure to read this article until the end....
SPI Interface bus is commonly used for interfacing microprocessor or microcontroller with memory like EEPROM, RTC (Real Time Clock), ADC (Analog – to – Digital Converters), DAC (Digital – to – Analog Converters), displays like LCDs, Audio ICs, sensors like temperature and pressure, memory cards like MMC or SD Cards or even other microcontrollers. We have seen about UART in the previous article. In UART (or any common serial port), where the communication happens over RX and TX line, there is no clock signal i....
In this article, we have provided a detailed overview of all you need to know about AI video upscaling software. We have all given a detailed description of the best software that is available in the market for you to browse through. What is AI Video Upscaling? Basic upscaling is the method of stretching a low-resolution image to project into a larger screen, often destroying details and degrading quality. As to why this happens, you need to understand that to fit an HD picture in a 4K display screen, you need additional 6 million new pixels....
Generally, a group 35 battery is required for heavy vehicles like jeep and RVs. Buying a wrong battery will either be a waste of money or will require some additional investment to make permanent modifications in your car to fit it. Here are some factors that are helpful if considered before getting a new car battery: Durability: Car batteries are quite expensive. Thus, the more your battery lasts, the more value you will get in the long run from your choice....
The online sites and markets are flooded with several variations in the Home Stereo. They might differ in expensive and very affordable options that can fit in your room easily and comfortably. To make things a little easier for you, we have listed some factors that will help you choose the best home stereo system for you. Components of Home Stereo System: There are several components that make a home stereo system like the A/V Receiver, Television, Speaker and Subwoofers, and Screen and Projector is optional....
Among the various options in the market, you need to look for that shortwave radio that will serve all your purposes. They are discussed briefly below. Type: There are four kinds of shortwave radio categorised according to the usage and form factor. The portable can be carried easily, while the tabletop needs to be connected to a power source and have a bulky design. The all-in-one enables the user to connect to all channels and the software-defined are the newest models in the market....
Introduction Robots are always a fancy topic for students, hobbyists and DIYers. If you are beginner, then building a robot (like a car or an arm) is probably one of the important projects to do after learning about the basics. If you remember the earlier tutorial, I have discussed about HC-05 Bluetooth Module and how to interface one with Arduino. Also, I have provided a simple Bluetooth Controller App, which can be installed on your Android Phone and start transmitting the data....
Introduction The usage of wireless technology over the past few years has increased tremendously. Thanks to the rapid development in technology, affordable hardware, and easy accessibility, more people are using wireless technology than ever before. Worldwide availability and no license fee are the main reasons that most low-cost and low-power wireless devices operate in the ISM 2.4 GHz frequency band of the RF Spectrum. Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (along with some other wireless technologies) operate in the same 2....
Overview In the previous ESP8266 project called CONTROL A RELAY USING ESP8266 AND ANDROID, I have shown you how to control a relay module (subsequently, the load connected to the relay) through WiFi with the help of ESP8266 and an Android App developed using MIT App Inventor 2 Application. Even though it is a wonderful project, where you develop your own Android App and control the Relay Module using that App, the main limitation of that project is its scope of connectivity....
The use of DOL starters is restricted up to smaller rating motors, as these starters do not limit the starting current. The essential elements of a DOL starter include a main contactor and protective devices. Let us discuss this starter in detail. Direct-on-Line (DOL) Starter It is an easiest method for starting up three phase induction motor in which stator windings of the motor are connected directly to the main supply....
Usually, the LED stays ON. But when a letter is dropped by someone into your letter box, the LED stops glowing i.e. it is turned OFF. This indicates that there is a letter in your letter box. Circuit Principle The principle of the circuit is very simple. To identify the presence of a letter in the box, I have connected an LDR as well as source of light. LDR, short for Light Dependent Resistor, is a special kind of resistor whose resistance varies based on the intensity of light falling on it....
There could be times when you might have ordered to print something by mistake. Once you give the order, you cannot stop it. Even if you unplug your printer and put it back after some time, the spooler will continue with the previous order. In this article, we will illustrate various methods on how to stop printer spooling on Windows operating system. Method 1: Stop Spooling With Command Prompt Step 1 – Go To The Start Menu Start by opening the Start menu of Windows OS....
Introduction Flappy Bird was a side scrolling game developed by Dong Nguyen. Even though the game is based on 2D Graphics, it became quite popular on both Android and iOS platforms. The aim of the game is simple, try to fly the bird, which is called “Faby”, between the green pipes without hitting them. The popularity of the lead to many replica games and cloned versions were released. In this project, I will take the concept of the game and implement a DIY type Flappy Bird Game using Arduino....
In this guide, we will see some basics of generators and answer these two questions i.e., how long can generator run and how long does a generator last. A Brief Note on Generators A backup generator is a device that provides electricity in the event of a power outage. Backup generators come in different types, each with unique features that make them suitable for specific applications. The most popular ones for residential and small business applications are portable generators....
