Category: Electronics
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Arduino and Qualcomm: When the Maker World Meets High-Performance Silicon
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Written by Renato L. Garzillo, P.Eng.Published on Garzillo.net • Technology • Embedded Systems Embedded computing stands at a crossroads. On one side, the maker movement—symbolized by platforms like Arduino—championed simplicity,…
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Something’s Fishy: Hidden Components in Renewable-Energy Systems Raise Doubts and Uncertainty
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Introduction There is no doubt that access to renewable-energy technology has created a new technical dependency on specialised electronic systems. Many of these devices, even when sourced from reputable manufacturers,…
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What Is a FabLab and Why Is It Important for Engineering and the Community
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Recently, during my Fabrication Numérique course at Cégep de l’Outaouais, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of FabLabs. For those who might not be familiar, a…
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The End of an Era: Zilog Discontinues the Z80 Microprocessor
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It’s over! After nearly five decades, the Z80 Microprocessor has been officially discontinued. This marks the end of an era for one of the most iconic chips in computing history.…