Technical Articles

Articles on electronics circuits and components and in-depth guides related to electronics.

DIY GPS Clock Using Arduino, LCD & GPS Module

Get the power of an atomic clock by using a GPS receiver (NEO-6M module) and an Arduino. This article will guide you to build a DIY…
LM317 Current Regulator Circuit | DIY & Theory

This tutorial describes how to easily create an LM317 current regulator circuit or a constant current source. An example circuit is explained on how to drive…
Best MicroPython Boards to Buy – 9 Boards Compared (2024)

Just as Arduino revolutionized the maker movement, MicroPython is now the new tool that fuels innovation and exploration among makers worldwide. With MicroPython, programming embedded systems…
DIY DC Variable Voltage Regulator (LM317, LM337)- Circuit Diagram, Working Explained

In this article, we will learn how an adjustable/variable voltage regulator works, and how we can make various kinds of variable voltage regulator circuits. A voltage…
Voltage Divider Circuit- Basics, Formula, Types, Applications.

A voltage divider or potential divider is an important building block in electronic circuits. This simple circuit can take an input voltage and convert it into…
Raspberry Pi Pico vs Arduino – Which Board to Choose?

Raspberry Pi Pico and Arduino are two well-known brands in the microcontroller development field that have caught the interest of hobbyists and professionals alike. The way…
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) Explained

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) is a fundamental principle in electrical circuit analysis, named after the German physicist Gustav Kirchhoff. KVL states that the total voltage around…
LM317 IC: Pinout, Specifications, Circuits and Applications

This article explains the LM317 integrated circuit which is commonly used as a linear voltage regulator in DC circuits. It is widely available as a TO-220…
Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) Explained

What is Kirchhoff’s Current Law Or KCL? Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL) is a fundamental principle in electrical circuit analysis, named after the German physicist Gustav Kirchhoff.…
Arduino vs MicroPython vs CircuitPython: Which One Will You Choose?

This article compares the Arduino, MicroPython & CircuitPython programming languages which are used extensively in open-source electronics development. These languages have their strengths and weaknesses which…