Life goes on, and so does innovation. Many engineers have attempted to integrate MCUs with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to create chatbots, voice assistants, and natural language interfaces. A few days ago, when OpenAI officially released the o3 model, it also announced a Realtime API SDK that can be used on Linux and 32-bit MCUs, sparking a … Read more
Share this article, a simple analysis of the differences and trade-offs between STM32 and 51 microcontrollers. A microcontroller, abbreviated as MCU, is essentially a device that integrates the CPU (computation and control), RAM (data storage – memory), ROM (program storage), input and output devices (serial ports, parallel ports, etc.), and an interrupt system on a … Read more
1. Data Communication Methods 1. Serial and Parallel Communication According to the method of data transmission, communication can be divided into serial communication and parallel communication. Serial Communication: This refers to the communication method where devices transmit data one bit at a time through a single data signal line, ground line, and control signal line. … Read more
1. Background There is no perfect software; due to design flaws and business requirement updates, software is constantly being upgraded and improved. This article focuses on how to replace the currently running old software with new software, especially for electronic products where Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades are constrained by hardware resources, necessitating different solutions for software … Read more
This might be the oldest and simplest LCD screen, model 1602A. It is a product from the 1980s, yet it remains very popular and can be seen in many devices today. Next, let’s discuss how this screen works. This is the pattern it displays. If we zoom in, we can see that its pixels are … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Embedded processors are essential core components in modern electronic devices, widely used in consumer electronics, automation control, medical devices, automotive electronics, and other fields. They are used to execute specific tasks or control systems, typically characterized by low power consumption, small size, and high efficiency. Depending on different … Read more
Since the advent of microcontrollers, controlling robots has become increasingly easier. However, before such excellent tools were available, how did engineers make robots move? Analog Computers 1 Before digital computers were invented, people built analog computers using vacuum tubes, capacitors, inductors, and resistors, which could perform many simple calculations and control tasks. An analog computer … Read more
Getting started with the ESP32 Wroom DevkitC V4 on Arduino IDE Introduction to ESP32 ESP32 is a series of low-cost, low-power microcontroller units with integrated Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth. The ESP32 series uses the Tensilica Xtensa LX6 microprocessor, which includes both dual-core and single-core versions, with built-in antenna switches, RF converters, power amplifiers, low-noise receive … Read more
▼Follow the WeChat public account by clicking the card below▼ 01 Introduction MicroByte is a micro console that can run games from NES, GameBoy, GameBoy Color, Game Gear, and Sega Master System, all designed within a 78 x 17 x 40 mm package. Despite its small size, it conforms to the layout of an SNES … Read more
MAKER: JuanF92／Translated by: Fun Endless Meeting is Just a First Encounter MicroByte is a mini console capable of running games from NES, GameBoy, GameBoy Color, Game Gear, and Sega Master System. All components are designed within this 78 x 17 x 40 mm package. Despite its small size, it conforms to the layout of the … Read more