Mastering PLC Clock Synchronization: 7 Methods to Keep Your System in Sync with the World

Mastering PLC Clock Synchronization: 7 Methods to Keep Your System in Sync with the World

Dear Automation Experts, today we will unveil how to keep your PLC clock accurate, as reliable as a Swiss watch! Are you ready? Let’s embark on this journey of time synchronization. NTP Server Synchronization The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is one of the most commonly used time synchronization methods. Implementation Steps: a) Ensure the PLC … Read more

A Brief History of the Internet of Things

A Brief History of the Internet of Things

What is the Internet of Things? It can be understood as the internet that connects everything. To realize the functions of the Internet of Things, it still relies on the internet as the foundation and core, enabling information exchange and communication between objects. The application fields of the Internet of Things mainly include: transportation and … Read more

How to Make a Cool E-Paper Clock?

How to Make a Cool E-Paper Clock?

This week, I will introduce you to a beautiful e-paper clock that also functions as a weather station (can automatically set via GPS). It can run for about 6 months on 4 AAA batteries, and to ensure safety and reliability, it does not require any network connection. Features include: Automatic setting (via GPS) Current temperature. … Read more

What Is High-Precision Mapping? ADAS Without It Becomes Blind

What Is High-Precision Mapping? ADAS Without It Becomes Blind

Recently, Xiaopeng Motors officially launched a new round of OTA upgrades for the P7 model, with the NGP automatic navigation assistance (public beta version) also being opened to users for the first time. The core of the NGP automatic navigation function is high-precision maps and high-precision positioning, but many people are unclear about what high-precision … Read more

How to Determine If the Car Mi All-Weather ADAS Device is Functioning Properly

How to Determine If the Car Mi All-Weather ADAS Device is Functioning Properly

Since the launch of the “Car Mi Safety UBI” strategy in thirteen provinces across the country, the national market penetration rate of the Car Mi All-Weather ADAS Device (Car Mi Automotive Night Vision Device) has significantly increased, winning the favor and recognition of more and more car owners. The Car Mi Car Friends Community is … Read more

How to Network Clock Synchronization?

How to Network Clock Synchronization?

PART 1 Synchronization Is a Basic Requirement Clock synchronization is crucial for wireless networks. From 2G to 5G, different wireless access technologies have varying requirements for frequency synchronization and phase synchronization accuracy. The basic principle of synchronization is similar to that of a clock. Each base station has its own independent clock module: a crystal … Read more

Monitoring Drought Events in Southwest China Using GPS Vertical Displacement

Monitoring Drought Events in Southwest China Using GPS Vertical Displacement

The Journal of Surveying Science Building Bridges with Academia to Shorten the Distance to Authority Monitoring Drought Events in Southwest China Using GPS Vertical Displacement YAO Chaolong1, LUO Zhicai2, HU Yueming1,3,4,5, WANG Changwei1, ZHANG Rui1, LI Jinming1 1. College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; 2. MOE Key Laboratory … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of Drone Interference Principles

In-Depth Analysis of Drone Interference Principles

The device consists of a handheld main unit and a battery pack. The handheld main unit features an integrated design with a tri-band transmitter antenna, capable of simultaneously generating 2.4GHz/5.8GHz frequency drone control interference signals and satellite positioning interference signals. By blocking the uplink control channel and satellite positioning channel of the drone, it causes … Read more

How to Build a GPS-Enabled E-Paper Clock

How to Build a GPS-Enabled E-Paper Clock

MAKER: mattwach/Translated by: 趣无尽 The combination of an e-paper display with any frame creates a classic look. Its unique nostalgic quality ensures that the display works created with it remain timeless. Previously, we introduced an e-paper photo frame: it can display one classic film for an entire year using a black-and-white frame display. Today, we … Read more

Quadrotor State Estimation Using IMU and Delayed GPS

Quadrotor State Estimation Using IMU and Delayed GPS

Click the blue text above to follow us Gift for Readers 👨💻 Scientific research involves a profound system of thought, requiring researchers to be logical, diligent, and serious. However, effort alone is not enough; leveraging resources is often more important. Additionally, one must have innovative and inspirational points to look up to the stars. It … Read more