Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Both LCD TVs and LED TVs have been on the market for many years. TV-size LCDs gained popularity in the mid-2000s, while LED TVs followed a few years later. The marketing departments for many companies ...

Shopping for a new TV or monitor has become overwhelming. With so many competing standards on the market today, it’s often hard to tell if an emerging technology is worth paying extra for. OLED and ...

Encoders are a vital component in many applications that require motion control and feedback information. Whether a system’s requirement is speed, direction, or distance, an encoder produces control ...

Precision of rotational and linear measurement underpins motion control systems, and optical encoders are a mainstay in delivering this. Converting mechanical motion into digital signals enables ...

Encoders are widely used in the motion control and automation industry to monitor the position and speed of motors. This information can be used by the motion control electronics to detect if the ...

In robotics, movements must be precise and well-controlled. As robots are asked to do more as industry becomes more familiar with the technology, there will be an increasing need for high accuracy ...