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Most breadboard power supplies use a DC barrel jack or USB mini connectors. In this video Zach updates and improves this design with USB C power delivery.

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A breadboard power supply with USB C power delivery - The Byte Sized Engineer | DigiKey

Most breadboard power supplies use a DC barrel jack or USB mini connectors. In this video Zach updates and improves this design with USB C power delivery.

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Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors

Publish Date: 2025-10-31

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Reversing the Polarity on LiPo Battery JST Connectors

The 2-Pin JST-PH 2.0 connector is found on many LiPo batteries used in hobby drones, RC cars and toys, and of course, electrical boards and modules. These are handy little connectors, but there is one problem - the polarity convention.

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Thermal Response of Microcontrollers During Deep Sleep and Active Modes

Publish Date: 2025-10-31

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Thermal Response of Microcontrollers During Deep Sleep and Active Modes

Thermal imaging reveals how microcontrollers behave in deep sleep vs active mode. See why the ESP32 microWatt outperforms for battery-powered applications.

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Giving Life to an OLD Digit Display

Publish Date: 2025-10-31

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Giving Life to an OLD Digit Display

Exploring a vintage single digit seven segment display with an Arduino Nano Flip. Mapping segments and running counting and chase light modes for fun.

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Ambient-Adaptive BLE Particulate Monitor (PM1.0 / PM2.5 / PM10)

Publish Date: 2025-10-31

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Ambient-Adaptive BLE Particulate Monitor (PM1.0 / PM2.5 / PM10)

Ambient-Adaptive BLE Particulate matter Monitor

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Mystical LED Halloween Hood

Publish Date: 2025-10-31

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Mystical LED Halloween Hood

Create glowing eyes for your costume! This project is ideal for any character with glowing eyes, like the Black Mage from Final Fantasy, Jawa from Star Wars, or Orko from He-Man.

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Why Rear Enclosures Are Crucial for Miniature Speakers

Publish Date: 2025-10-30

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Why Rear Enclosures Are Crucial for Miniature Speakers

Speakers depend not only on their internal components but also on the acoustic environment in which they operate, such as rear enclosures.

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Webinar – How to Defeat Heat in Your Design with DC Fans

Publish Date: 2025-10-30

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Webinar – How to Defeat Heat in Your Design with DC Fans

When designing consumer electronics, industrial systems, or embedded devices, managing heat is critical. Forced air cooling can be critical in product success.

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This week on Maker Update, making the world’s fastest drone, a convenient cage for your soul, a deluxe beetle, and the return of the EggBot.

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Built for Speed [Maker Update] | Maker,io

Publish Date: 2025-10-30

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Built for Speed [Maker Update] | Maker,io

This week on Maker Update, making the world’s fastest drone, a convenient cage for your soul, a deluxe beetle, and the return of the EggBot.

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This video discusses the AP3377 USB PD3.1 sink controllers from Diodes Incorporated. These devices simplify USB-C extended power range design with built-in protection, flexible power negotiation, and compact footprints.

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AP3377 USB PD31 Sink Controllers from Diodes PIO | DigiKey

Publish Date: 2025-10-30

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AP3377 USB PD31 Sink Controllers from Diodes PIO | DigiKey

This video discusses the AP3377 USB PD3.1 sink controllers from Diodes Incorporated. These devices simplify USB-C extended power range design with built-in protection, flexible power negotiation, and compact footprints.

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Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It

Publish Date: 2025-10-29

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Designers Need to Understand the Cause and Impact of VCR and How to Mitigate It

Why high-voltage and resistance circuits need low-VCR (voltage coefficient of resistance) resistors.

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Modular Pushbutton System Snaps Together for Flexible Control Panel Designs

Publish Date: 2025-10-29

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Modular Pushbutton System Snaps Together for Flexible Control Panel Designs

Learn how SIRIUS ACT 3SU1 modular control pushbuttons offer snap-together assembly, IP69K and NEMA 4 protection, and flexible automation networking.

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