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Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference by TI

Essential formulas, equations, and reference data from conversions to PCB design

Download free Analog Engineer's Pocket Reference from Texas Instruments. Comprehensive guide with formulas, equations, and technical data for electronics engineers and hobbyists.

Interfacing two Adafruit MMA8451 via I2C

Dual accelerometer setup using 0x1C and 0x1D addresses with pull-down and 3V3 pin configurations

Connect two Adafruit MMA8451 accelerometers to one Arduino using different I2C addresses. Complete tutorial with wiring, address configuration, and code examples.

Metronome v2.0

From 2007 breadboard chaos to beautiful PCB learn-to-solder project

Build an electronic metronome using 555 timer IC and PCB design. Complete DIY music electronics project with Eagle CAD files, component list, and assembly guide.

The Amp Hour Podcast Interview

Featured on popular electronics engineering podcast discussing career and projects

Listen to Daniel Andrade's interview on The Amp Hour electronics engineering podcast. Discussion covers career journey, projects, and insights into electronics design industry.

Build a 3.5mm Audio Switch

Berlin apartment hack - toggle between RaspberryPi and Mac audio

Build a DIY 3.5mm audio switch PCB to toggle between multiple audio sources. Complete tutorial with Eagle CAD files, circuit design, and assembly instructions.

Backup and Restore Raspberry Pi SD Card

Complete guide for cloning and restoring Pi installations safely

Learn how to backup and restore Raspberry Pi SD cards using dd command on Linux/macOS. Complete tutorial for cloning Pi installations and data recovery.

Round corner PCB with Eagle CAD

Professional board aesthetics with smooth rounded corner techniques

Learn how to create rounded corners on PCB designs using Eagle CAD. Improve your board aesthetics and reduce stress concentration with professional corner rounding techniques.

Virtualmin: Backups to Google Cloud Storage

Automate server backups to Google Cloud with cost-effective Nearline storage

Learn how to configure Virtualmin to automatically backup your servers to Google Cloud Storage using gsutil. Save money with Nearline storage at 1/3 the cost of Amazon S3 while bypassing Virtualmin Pro limitations.

Altium Designer Tips & Tricks

Pro techniques for faster PCB design and better workflows

Essential Altium Designer tips and tricks for PCB design professionals. Improve your workflow with advanced techniques, shortcuts, and design best practices.

Arduino Crash Course: Get up and running in 1 hour

From blinking LED to temperature-sensing mood lamp in 47 minutes

Complete Arduino crash course for beginners. Learn Arduino programming, wiring, sensors, and build a temperature-controlled mood lamp in under one hour. Perfect for Arduino beginners.