Hi all. We are to create an 8051 microcontroller based system as a university project. We have the specs, which says we need an Atmel 89C51 chip. But Atmel recommends that we use …

I just got an arduino and have been working through some of the exercises in the tutorials, making good progress. When I'm learning a new programming language or tool, I usually w …

The impression I get is that PICAXE is based on the PIC cores, but geared to beginners, but I wanted to make sure before committing to any particular platform. Thank you!

When I started programming back in the '90s, I found the variety of magazines on the shelves of my bookstore really useful for learning about a lot of technologies. What magazines …

Hi All, I would like to connect my Lilypad Arduino to a WiFi 802.11 network that provides internet. What is the best way of achieving this? Can I use a XBee module and somehow int …

So I have this friend with a problem...I swear...it's not me! I like Arduino. I wasn't sold on the concept at first but I'm firmly in the "it's awesome" camp. Anyway, what I'm rea …

Okay, here's some background info leading up to the [obvious] question with further elaboration: I have been using a 28 pin PICAXE for small projects here and there for the last co …

I'm looking for some cheap beginners projects that show the uses of an arduino. things like turning on and off an LED getting back sensor data ... if anyone has come across use …

Does anyone have additional Tutorials for learning Arduino Programming. I started with the ladyada one. And done bits an pieces of the arduino.cc ones Are there any others out t …

Hi All, I need basic electronics book (diodes,transistors,current..etc) as i am just starting out with electronics and want to have something to read over the holiday. Any sugge …