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Repairing an NI USB-6351 X-Series DAQ

Recently, I’ve needed to do some proof of concept testing for a LabVIEW-based project. The only special I/O requirement for my prototype was a +/- 10V analog output that is capable of sourcing at least 1mA of current. The good news was that DMC...


Moisture-Sensing Automatic Garden Watering System

Ashley Enderlin, Ryan Taylor and I developed an automatic moisture-sensing garden watering system for DMC's rooftop garden on FedEx Day this year. This solar powered watering system constantly monitors the moisture content of the soil and uses...


Solving Low Power Challenges for NXP LPC1788 Microcontroller

Without a doubt, troubleshooting low power modes for the LPC1788 microcontroller can be difficult.  In this video, I'll guide you through different challenges for each of the low power modes available on the LPC1788 microcontroller and demon...