How VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent) Displays Work. Extracted from a hacking video #717: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clUVEyi_YNM Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1601-how-vfd-(vacuum-fluorescent)-displays-work/ Podcast: Download
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Part 21 of the uSupply USB power supply design. An update on where the project got to and why. A look at the working unit, PCB and schematic. Design series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE37A0E6F75C37452 Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1561-usupply-usb-power-supply-part-20/ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog 1539 – NEW PROJECT Part 3 – STM32L vs PIC24F
Which microcontroller is better for the new project, the ST ARM STM32L or the Microchip PIC24F. Datasheet power consumption comparisons. All may not be as it appears… Part 3 of the new project series. If you find my videos useful you may consider supporting the EEVblog on Patreon Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1539-new-project-part-3-stm32l-vs-pic24f/ …
Read More »EEVblog 1538 – NEW PROJECT Part 2 – Microcontroller Selection
Part 2 in the new project design series, selecting a microcontroller. 32 Bit Timers, Real Time Clocks, and LCD animation. If you find my videos useful you may consider supporting the EEVblog on Patreon Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1538-new-project-part-2-microcontroller-selection/ 00:00 – Searching for a microcontroller, the requirements 02:12 – 32 bit Timer 04:22 …
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