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PIC based UPS Schematic / Firmware / PCB Layout

Microchip’s Digital Pure Sine Wave Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Reference Design is based on the dsPIC33F “GS” series of digital-power Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). This reference design demonstrates how digital-power techniques when applied to UPS applications enable easy modifications through software, the use of smaller magnetics, intelligent battery charging, higher efficiency, compact designs, reduction in […]

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VIRTUAL HOURGLASS TIMER

INTRODUCTION Time-keeping is inherently stressful, especially when you can see the seconds ticking down. The Virtual Hourglass Timer takes all the pressure away through its relaxing visual display. Inspired by this digital hourglass alarm clock , the Virtual Hourglass Timer allows the user to set a timer and opts to display the time remaining in an hourglass

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Sunrise Alarm Clock

Introduction This report covers the design and building of a programmable alarm clock that uses a full spectrum LED to wake you up using your body’s natural response to sunlight. Rather than waking you up with an annoying alarm, a sunrise alarm clock slowly turns on a light in your room over the course of

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Cloud or Edge 5 Criteria to Follow When Selecting a Computing Architecture

Cloud or Edge? 5 Criteria to Follow When Selecting a Computing Architecture

Overview  In the last two decades, the rapid development of IoT has made numerous applications available in our daily lives. One of the crucial elements when planning for an IoT (Internet of Things) deployment for collecting data and conducting analysis is where you want the storage and computation to happen. There are generally two options

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