Have you ever found yourself torn between the simplicity of pen and paper and the efficiency of digital tools when trying to stay organized? You’re not alone. In a world that’s constantly buzzing with ...

The analog computer of decades-gone-by is something many of us younger engineers never got the chance to experience first hand. It’s pretty much a case of reading about them on these fine pages or ...

Home bakers and candy makers will find a candy thermometer is a vital tool to have on hand. Depending on the type of sweet treat you are making, it's important to bring the candy mixture or sugar to a ...

Modern vehicles are incredibly complex machines and that’s before factoring in high-tech features such as semi-autonomous driving systems. Much of this technology is front and center as automakers are ...

Analog pedals use traditional circuit components to create warm, continuous signals, while digital pedals use computer chips for precise effects processing Gain-based effects typically sound more ...

This is just a general question. I know, obviously, that there are RS-232 "serial ports" and IEEE 1284/Centronix ports "parallel ports," and that these are "digital" connections. Then you have things ...

Oscilloscopes provide critical signal visibility for debugging, testing, and ensuring that electronic systems match developers’ imaginations. Specifying when the oscilloscope captures information ...

As much as it might be easy to feel like the connection between car and driver is a spiritual one, some hard data needs to be communicated between the two. Gauges do that work by providing information ...

Probably the most famous mechanical chess player is the chess playing Turk by Wolfgang von Kempelen, unveiled in 1769 (see ...