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Meet the zener diode

The zener diode is a special type of diode. In this post, will be shown how it works and some ideas for projects.

All fuels (Part 1)

I received requests to write about fuels. In this post, will be shown the main petroleum fuels actually used, your properties and applications.

Introduction to cybernetics

The cybernetics is the interdisciplinary study of control, communication and data processing in machines and living beings. It is this post’s subject. Cybernetics concepts aren’t used only in robotics and control. Also are applied in biology, sociology and administration.

How universal motor works?

Imagine a motor which can work both in continous current and alternate. This motor exists, it is called universal motor and is this post’s subject.

What is information theory?

The information theory is a branch of mathematics which deals with information and communication. In this post, will be shown some information theory concepts and it’s importance to telecommunications.

News: Control for Xbox to physically disabled people

Has been launched the Xbox Adaptive Controller, a Xbox control to disabled people play the Xbox One.

How LED TV works?

The current most advanced television in the market is the LED TV, whose operation is this post`s subject.

Ships with rotating sails

The ships are returning to have sails. Not like sails from centuries ago, but with rotating sails, which are this post’s subject.

Arduino tutorial (Part 7, LCD display)

One more Arduino tutorial. This time, will be explained how to use the LCD display and will be shown some project examples.

How radar works?

Radar is the abbreviation of radio detection and ranging and is this post`s subject. Has applications in traffic, aviation, weather forecast, navigation, research, rescue, inspection and maintenance of infrastructure, and detection of enemy targets.