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TECHNICAL BLOG

Technical Blog

Knowledge Hub a collection of practical notes, build logs, and technical insights from hands-on work in IoT, embedded systems, hardware, and applied engineering.

Drones

Hydrae Drone Project: From Prototype to Open-Source Experiment

A personal build log documenting the development of Hydrae, an open-source drone prototype focused on experimentation, modification, and practical learning.

Digital Fabrication

My 3D Printing Journey: From Filament to Resin

A practical personal article about my experience with 3D printing, covering filament printers, resin printers, slicers, materials, printing results, troubleshooting, and safety.

Technology

LEAP 2024 Hardware, IoT, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies Notes

A personal recap from LEAP 2024 highlighting hardware, IoT, robotics, drones, manufacturing technologies, and emerging technical ideas observed across three days.

Robotics

Intensive Robotics Bootcamp Experience

A structured article about a six-day intensive robotics bootcamp, covering microcontrollers, IoT control, 3D printing, servo motors, robot assembly, chatbots, and hands-on learning outcomes.

Drones

Drone Training Workshop and Hands-on Engineering Experience

A practical introduction to drone systems, communication methods, airframe types, motors, propellers, ESCs, flight controllers, sensors, and GNSS basics.

IoT Communication

MQTT Protocol

A simple overview of MQTT, how it works, its components, security features, and common IoT use cases.

Sensors

Iot Sensors

An introduction to sensors, their characteristics, classifications, and common types used in IoT systems.

IoT Architecture

IoT Functions

A breakdown of the main functional layers of IoT systems from hardware to cloud applications.

IoT Basics

IoT Components

A short explanation of the main components that form an Internet of Things system.

IoT Architecture

IoT Levels

An introductory article about IoT levels and how systems scale from simple devices to cloud-connected platforms.

Embedded Systems

What Is Low Power Mode?

An introductory article explaining low power modes, their types, practical use in embedded systems, and how they help extend battery life in real-world projects.

Embedded Systems

IoT Operating Systems

An overview of common IoT operating systems such as Contiki OS, RIOT OS, FreeRTOS, and TinyOS.

ON-THE-FLY NOTES

Quick Practical Notes "SOON"

Short reel-style explanations about electronics tools, lab equipment, embedded systems concepts, and practical hardware debugging.

Difference between the processing units

Electronics Tools

Difference between the processing units

A practical introduction to understanding Arduino and Raspberry Pi processing differences for beginners.

Processing units Video
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Electronics Tools

Breadboard Power Rails Explained

A quick look at how breadboard power rails distribute voltage across a prototype.

Breadboard 45 sec
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Hardware Debugging

How to Check Continuity

Use continuity mode to quickly test wires, PCB traces, and electrical connections.

Multimeter 35 sec
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Embedded Systems

3.3V vs 5V Logic Levels

A practical explanation of why voltage compatibility matters between development boards and sensors.

ESP32 & Arduino 60 sec
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Embedded Systems

What Is PWM?

A visual explanation of how PWM controls brightness, speed, and output power.

LED or Motor 50 sec
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Circuit Basics

What Does a Pull-up Resistor Do?

A simple demonstration of how a pull-up resistor prevents unstable digital input readings.

Button & Resistor 60 sec
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Lab Equipment

Current Limit on a Power Supply

Learn why setting a current limit can protect a circuit during testing and development.

Bench Power Supply 50 sec
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Soldering

Good Solder Joint vs Bad Solder Joint

A visual comparison between a clean solder joint and common soldering problems.

Soldering Iron 45 sec
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Communication

I2C: SDA and SCL Explained

A quick introduction to the two communication lines used by I2C devices.

Sensor or OLED 60 sec
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Lab Equipment

What Is a Logic Analyzer?

See how a logic analyzer captures and decodes digital communication signals.

Logic Analyzer 60 sec
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Circuit Basics

How to Read a Resistor Color Code

A fast method for identifying the resistance value printed through colored bands.

Resistor 50 sec
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Circuit Basics

How to Identify Capacitor Polarity

A simple explanation of how to recognize the positive and negative sides of an electrolytic capacitor.

Capacitor 45 sec
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