Reverse-engineering a three-axis attitude indicator from the F-4 fighter plane

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We recently received an attitude indicator for the F-4 fighter plane, an instrument that uses a rotating ball to show the aircraft's orientation and direction. In a normal aircraft, the artificial horizon shows the orientation in two axes (pitch and roll), but the F-4 indicator uses a rotating ball to show the orientation in three axes, adding azimuth (yaw).1 It wasn't obvious to me how the ball could rotate in three axes: how could it turn in every direction and still remain attached to the instrument?

Soil Monitoring for Conservation, Australia

Measuring changing in soil properties can indicate soil and ecosystem health, informing conservation land management practises.

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GPS and Septage Level Monitoring on Trucks, Egypt

In almost all of the projects we work on, the technology problem is the easiest one to solve.

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Monitoring Water Levels in Rice Paddy Fields, Philippines

By reducing the amount of water used in growing, and monitoring the water levels in the rice paddy fields, irrigation can be managed more efficiently and predictably.

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Water Monitoring & Workshops, The Himalayas

Ownership over a system is critical as many projects fail after the implementors leave.

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Test-2

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Cynthion is Here!

We’re pleased to announce that Cynthion is now available for purchase from our authorized resellers! This FPGA-based hardware platform from Great Scott Gadgets powered by LUNA gateware is your new go-to tool for discovering and exploring the world of USB at a fraction of the cost of existing High Speed USB analyzers. Whether you’re experienced with USB or you’re new and learning about it, Cynthion is a great multipurpose addition to your hardware experimentation toolbox! We’ve also developed custom open-source software tools that work with Cynthion:

Packetry is a fast and intuitive open-source software that allows you to capture and analyze...

Omega2S Modules Now TELEC Certified for Use in Japan

Onion’s global expansion continues, and we’re excited to announce that the Omega2S surface mount modules have received TELEC certification for use in Japan. This means that our customers can now easily integrate Omega2S modules into their connected devices and launch products in the Japanese market with full regulatory compliance.

Our mission is to offer computing and connectivity solutions that streamline the development of connected devices. The TELEC certification for the Omega2S is an important milestone in helping our customers build, certify, and launch IoT products in the Japanese market with minimized development cycles and reduced regulatory hurdles.

TELEC Certification

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An introduction to Max

Max is the industry standard tool for audio-visual work. Yet many are confused by exactly what it is and its constituent parts. This article provides a simple overview and introduction to this powerful piece of software.

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BML FPGA Design Tutorial Part-15ofN : Digital Logic Simulation

2024.09.08 : I’m BSEE Kevin Hubbard from Seattle, WA. I design digital logic chips that are fast, small, low power, and reliable. That’s actually the working title for my upcoming book, “FPGA Chip Design for Speed, Area, Power, and Reliability”. I’ve been doing this ( digital chip design ) for more than 30 years and decided it’s high time that I give back some of my experience to the next generation of digital chip designers that are up and coming. This is Part-15 of my “Getting started with FPGAs” series which starts here. It is an early sneak preview for...