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8×8 LED Matrix Modules in 1.9mm size

So for the new 128×32 DMD I am using a smaller dot pitch LED Matrix with a size of 1.9mm. This means they are the same size as standard DMDs used on production machines. I secured a supplier and I can...

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How far down the logic hole are you willing to go?

So I think I have been bitten by the FPGA bug. I ordered the DE0 board from Altera this morning. Should arrive by this weekend. I have been thinking of doing a “begineer series” on FPGAs much like how...

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Thermistors…Linear? How to make them so.

In my last video I showed off Lab 7 for EE445L which was the digital thermometer. To measure the temperature I used a thermistor which is a resistor that changes resistance based on the temperature....

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Moving!

It has been a week since my last post and I am sorry for that! I am currently moving to my new place in Houston where I work for Dynamic Perception. The Dual motor controller booster pack will arrive...

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Parallax P8X32A-Q44 etching change?

Both these chips are the Parallax P8X32A-Q44 purchased from the same vender (Mouser). The one on the left was purchased a month ago and the one on the right just arrived today. Anyone know if Parallax...

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8×8 LED Matrix Modules in 1.9mm size

So for the new 128×32 DMD I am using a smaller dot pitch LED Matrix with a size of 1.9mm. This means they are the same size as standard DMDs used on production machines. I secured a supplier and I can...

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How far down the logic hole are you willing to go?

So I think I have been bitten by the FPGA bug. I ordered the DE0 board from Altera this morning. Should arrive by this weekend. I have been thinking of doing a “begineer series” on FPGAs much like how...

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Thermistors…Linear? How to make them so.

In my last video I showed off Lab 7 for EE445L which was the digital thermometer. To measure the temperature I used a thermistor which is a resistor that changes resistance based on the temperature....

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Moving!

It has been a week since my last post and I am sorry for that! I am currently moving to my new place in Houston where I work for Dynamic Perception. The Dual motor controller booster pack will arrive...

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Parallax P8X32A-Q44 etching change?

Both these chips are the Parallax P8X32A-Q44 purchased from the same vender (Mouser). The one on the left was purchased a month ago and the one on the right just arrived today. Anyone know if Parallax...

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where has time gone

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Updated the contact page

Old contact form was broken. Removed it and just put in some links to get a hold of me. Also disabled comments on the blog as its 99.999999% spam. Contact

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