Tutorials
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LiDAR Sensor for Robotics: Complete Guide to Navigation and Mapping in 2025
Robots need to see their environment to navigate safely and perform tasks autonomously. While cameras provide visual information, they struggle with depth perception and lighting conditions. LiDAR sensors solve these... -
Custom Router Hardware Development: Modifying TP-Link Platforms for Specialized Use
TP-Link routers dominate the consumer and small business networking market with reliable hardware at accessible price points. What many users don't realize is that these platforms offer substantial modification potential... -
Programming 3-Axis Motion Control Systems: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Motion control programming intimidates many engineers making their first transition from basic automation to coordinated multi-axis systems. The reality is that 3-axis motion control follows logical patterns that become straightforward... -
Upgrading 3D Printers for Carbon Fiber: Hardware and Firmware Modifications
Carbon fiber 3D printing opens the door to creating strong, lightweight parts that rival traditionally manufactured components. However, standard desktop 3D printers struggle with carbon fiber reinforced filaments due to... -
Thermal Management Solutions: Designing Heat Sinks for SOM and Edge Computing
Edge computing devices pack increasing processing power into smaller form factors, creating thermal challenges that directly impact performance and reliability. System-on-module designs amplify these challenges by concentrating high-power-density components into... -
Custom Enclosure Design for Electronics: From CAD to Manufacturing
Every electronics product needs a home. The enclosure protects sensitive components from environmental hazards, provides mechanical mounting, enables thermal management, and creates the user-facing appearance. Yet enclosure design often becomes... -
Industrial PCB Design for Railway Applications: Meeting Safety Standards
Railway electronics operate in one of the most demanding environments imaginable. Temperatures swing from -40°C arctic cold to +85°C desert heat. Constant vibration tests mechanical connections. Electromagnetic interference from traction... -
Complete Guide to Designing Custom Carrier Boards for NVIDIA Jetson Modules
The edge AI hardware market is surging toward $58.90 billion by 2030, and NVIDIA Jetson modules sit at the center of this transformation. These powerful System-on-Modules (SoMs) deliver exceptional AI... -
Interfacing a Thermal Camera with Raspberry Pi: Complete Setup Guide
Interfacing a thermal camera with Raspberry Pi opens up incredible possibilities for temperature monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced automation projects. Whether you're building a DIY thermal imaging system or implementing... -
Re-balling BGA Chips: A Home Workshop Guide
BGA (Ball Grid Array) chips fail for various reasons. Thermal stress, manufacturing defects, or poor initial assembly can damage the solder connections between the chip and circuit board. When this... -
LDO Motors NEMA 17 Datasheet: Complete Technical Guide 2025
LDO Motors has established itself as a premium manufacturer of stepper motors specifically designed for 3D printing applications. Their NEMA 17 series represents the gold standard for precision motion control,... -
Klipper Firmware Installation Guide: Complete Setup Tutorial 2025
Klipper firmware has transformed 3D printing by moving complex calculations from the printer's microcontroller to a more powerful host computer. This approach enables higher print speeds, improved precision, and advanced...
