Lego’s latest smart bricks entertain—but also reveal a big educational opportunity it has missed

Critics worry Lego’s new Smart Bricks will dull children’s imaginations by replacing free play with lights and sounds. That ...
CNAOpinion

Commentary: Lego's smart bricks feel a little dumb

It’s encouraging to see Lego use technology to innovate on its standard bricks, but it should also make use of the ...
GitHub

SparkFun IM19 Tilt Sensor Arduino Library

The IM19 is used in conjunction with the UM980 GNSS receiver to provide tilt-compensated Lat/Lon/Alt readings with 1cm accuracy up to 30° tilt angle, and 2cm accuracy up to 60°. Various bits of the ...
GitHub

ScioSense ENS16x Arduino Library

Arduino library for the ENS16x digital four channel MOX gas sensors with I2C/SPI interface from ScioSense. ENS16x is a range of digital multi-gas metal oxide (MOX) sensors, specifically designed for ...
IEEE

A Simulation and Evaluation Method to Estimate the Capacitive Effect on Electrode of Touch Sensors

Abstract: Touch sensors are ubiquitous in daily life. As a type of touch sensor, touch buttons now face the diverse design requirements for electrode patterns. There is no method for evaluating the ...
Sony UK

Touch sensor, noise canceling, sound, or power issues when using one earbud (WF-C710N)

Update the earbud software to the latest version. Set the earbuds in the charging case, and charge them fully. After the charging is complete, the indicator on the charging case will turn off. Reset ...
IEEE

Force-Sensor Integrated Touch-Feeling Sensor Capable of Acquiring Subtle Texture Changes Caused by Contact Force

Abstract: In this study, we have realized the first MEMS tactile device that can simultaneously acquire both a fingertip-level acute force sensing function and a micro-scale tactile texture. By ...