Introduction Sensors are great little devices that bridge the gap between the raw analog World with Microcontroller’s digital World. Sensors can be very simple like the very famous LM35 Temperature Sensor or they can be some complex mathematical units like the MPU6050 Gyro and Accelerometer combi sensor. Simple or complex, Sensors are a key part of many consumer, automobile, robotic and industrial applications and several applications cannot be completed without integration of proper sensors....

In our previous tutorials we learnt about Logic buffer and logic inverter. Now we have a tutorial on Logic OR gate. OR Gate The circuit design of OR gate (by using diodes) is given below. The circuit uses two diodes at input side. In all logic circuits, +5 volts is represented as HIGH level logic and 0 volts or ground is represented as the LOW level logic. The two logic levels are represented as binary numbers 0 and 1....

Is it important to consider a memory channel before buying a RAM? Does the channel memory affect the speed or performance of the system? Well, if you have similar questions in mind, this article is for you. Here, you’ll find all the information regarding memory channels. So, let’s dive right in. What is a Single Channel? A single channel memory is a RAM configuration where you can insert one RAM stick....

It will boost a 5 Inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and will also come with a replaceable battery of 2000mAh. All these details and specs of the phone has been confirmed two days ago when the device was announced officially in China. In terms of the specs it measures 142 x 71.9 x 9.15mm and weighs 150 grams and it will come with the Android 4....

If you are in the electronics industry, then the terms Firmware and Software are quite popular. Whether you are working with computers or embedded systems, you might have used these terms and sometime interchangeably. But what is the difference between a firmware and a software? What are their definitions when used in the context of a computer and a microcontroller based embedded system? Let us try to understand these terms in more detail....

As I have mentioned in the first Raspberry Pi tutorial (Raspberry Pi without monitor and keyboard), the main reason behind developing Raspberry Pi is to encourage learning of computer programming and Python is one of those few programming languages that Raspberry Pi has given a much higher priority. What is Python? Python is a powerful, very useful and one of the most popular programming languages in the World. Python is very easy to use i....

If you have installed Drive for Desktop on your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or latest Mac M1 Chip PC, and if the Drive Desktop is Not Opening, Crashing, or Not working on your macOS Computer, then we are listed in some of the best-recommended methods to Fix the Desktop client error issues on your Mac PC. Fix 1. Quit and Restart Drive Most of the issues with computer software can be fixed with a simple restart....

Fog computing is a decentralized computing architecture. The method of computing offers reduced latency and improvement in the overall performance of data processing. As per its nature, the data gets processed locally instead of moving to a centralized cloud server. Modern data IoT applications see a prominent use of fog computing. In this, data is generated from devices present at the edge of the network. On the other hand, Cloud computing has a centralized computing architecture....

Sunder Pichai has just gave us the first glimpse at what will be a less than 100 dollar Micromax smartphone which has been build in close cooperation with Google, to help penetrate Android in emerging markets where people still don’t use a smartphone. The phone will have a 4.5 inch display, MicroSD card slot, Dual SIM functionality and FM Radio. Google also announced its partnership with Karbonn and Spice mobiles for India....

This will be the third Android store of its kind and its opening in India signifies the importance Google is giving to the Indian market. First Android store was opened in Jakarta, Indonesia which later expanded to another store. Google feels that people need to be more familiar with its products before they are willing to purchase them. Google also recently launched” start searching India” campaign and now it has announced its entry in Indian retail market ....

Even though the title says it as a Hand Gestured Controlled Robot, technically this robot is controlled by the tilt of the hand. Preface A Robot is an electro-mechanical system that is operated by a computer program. Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous. An autonomous robot is not controlled by human and acts on its own decision by sensing its environment. Majority of the industrial robots are autonomous as they are required to operate at high speed and with great accuracy....

Hexa Decimal Number System In the term Hexa decimal number system , the word ‘Hexa’ means 16. So as the name suggests, the Hexa decimal number system will have 16 values for representation of numeric that is – numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Hexa decimal numbers are shown in the below table. Here the 16 values represents that the numbers from 0 to 15....

However, similar to any other electrical appliance, they have a limited lifespan. If you want uninterrupted hot water for your showers, it would be nice to keep tabs on your water’s age – to know when to replace or repair your water heater. Knowing the exact lifespan of a water heater can be challenging as it depends on several factors like age, usage and others. But if you want to know the lifespan to keep the tabs on your water heater, then you will find the answer in this article....

If you are looking to upload only certain photos to Google photos account from your iPhone then in this blog I will show you a simple process on how to backup only selected photos to Google Cloud. How to Enable Backup and Sync? You need to first enable the backup and sync option on the Google Photos app for iPhone. Open the Photos app, click on the profile icon, and tap on Photos Settings....

The flash memory is used to store the program. It gets retained even when power to the Arduino is cut-off or there is a reboot. All data and variables used during runtime is stored in RAM. However, RAM is a volatile memory and gets wiped clean with every reboot or power cut. To store data that gets retained when there is a reset, Arduino provides an EEPROM. What is EEPROM?...

While cookies have their uses, they can also use up a fair bit of space and in turn affect the performance of the device. As a result, it is important that you learn how to clear the cookies. The process can vary depending on your device and browser. In this guide, we will be learning how to clear cookies on your iPhone. What Are Cookies on iPhone or iPad? Cookies are basically pieces of data stored on your iOS device when accessing a website....

Users can insert tables, videos, pictures, charts, etc to spruce up their work. Users can also draw in Google Docs! That’s right! Users can unleash their creative side on the inbuilt drawing tool on Google Docs. We know that sounds hard to do but worry not! We have created a complete guide on Drawing in Google Docs. This guide has all the details on the components of the Google Docs drawing tool....

And when you click on the download option, you will see the warning message, “Google Drive has detected issues with your download.” If you trust the file owner who shared the file with you, you can download it without any issues. But if the file is available in the public domain, then executing it may be very risky. Risks of Downloading Untrusted Files The uploader may upload a malware file, renaming or changing its data to deceiving the user....

A car amplifier is used to enhance the sound quality of the audio system by adding depth and clarity to the volume of the audio signal. Also, it powers a set of speakers or subwoofers to reflect the overall sound quality an audio system produces. Sometimes, the car amplifier goes into protection mode to prevent any irreparable damage. Protect mode is the safety feature activated as the self-protection of the amplifier in cars when it is pushed beyond the intended power levels or an excessive amount of bass to prevent damage....

Here you will get the best solutions to reload an email message properly with expert-recommended methods! Why Does “This Message Has Not Been Downloaded From The Server” Error Happen? As per technical experts, the issue related to the downloading problem or the “This Message Has Not Been Downloaded from the Server” can happen due to different problems. One of the main reasons behind this problem is the bugged software. The software issue is not related to your mail service (whether Gmail, yahoo, or Rediff mail)....