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.
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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.
Getting Started with ARM Pro Mini
First steps into ARM Cortex-M0 development with mbed platform
Get started with ARM Pro Mini microcontroller development. Tutorial covering mbed platform setup, programming basics, and transitioning from Arduino to ARM.
Say hello to my little friend – Arm Pro Mini
NXP ARM M0 barebone board bridges Arduino comfort zone to fearsome ARM architecture
Explore the ARM Pro Mini microcontroller board with NXP ARM M0 processor. Tutorial on transitioning from Arduino to ARM architecture using mbed development platform.