Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)
In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.
Webinar – Preventing Costly Downtime with Proper VFD Cable Selection and Installation
Choosing the wrong cable VFD cable can lead to motor failure, electromagnetic interference (EMI), costly downtime, and even safety risks.
Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)
Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.
Webinar – Technologies Driving Drones, Autonomy, and eVTOL
This webinar introduces how the Schneider Electric Altivar™ ATV320 variable frequency drive helps address motor control challenges.
Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1
Explore a custom-built dyno for hub motors using load cells and Arduino, enabling accurate power and torque measurements.
Webinar – Driving Cost Efficiency for OEMs and Panel Builders with the ATV320
This webinar introduces how the Schneider Electric Altivar™ ATV320 variable frequency drive helps address motor control challenges.
How to Select Cables for Reliable VFD Motor Control and Sensor Feedback
Publish Date: 2026-03-24
Growing industrial automation and the push for better energy efficiency are speeding up the adoption of VFDs in motor-driven systems.
XRP CoreXY Chessboard Reimagined
Discover how the XRP CoreXY chessboard prototype evolved with improved durability, lighting effects, and a compact transportable design.
Simplify AMR and AGV Integration with ROS 2 Components
Publish Date: 2026-03-10
Accelerate AMR and AGV integration using motor controllers, IMUs, and ToF modules with native ROS 2 drivers.
I’m Reviving the Openwheel Project!
Follow the revival of an open-source self-balancing skateboard with upgraded motor, VESC controller, and improved design.
Use Evaluation Boards to Speed Motor Driver Development and Optimize Results
Publish Date: 2026-03-04
Evaluation boards and software enable designers to establish and characterize the performance of advanced motion control ICs under realistic load conditions.
BLDC Motors and Integrated Motor Drivers Are Key to Efficiency in Robotics and Drones
Publish Date: 2025-12-17
Qorvo’s compact ACT72350 BLDC motor driver manages power, processes analog signals, and provides power signals for robotics, drones, and other applications.
Accelerate MCU and MPU Projects Using a Flexible Development Platform
Publish Date: 2025-12-11
Learn how a modular development platform helps designers solve processor selection challenges and accelerate prototyping for both MCUs and MPUs.
Apply Advances in Sensing, Connectivity, and Motion Control Devices for Smarter Fixed-in-Place Robots
Publish Date: 2025-11-18
Design precise yet flexible fixed-in-place robotics using advanced control, imaging, sensing, and communications technologies.
Highly Integrated MCUs Simplify Precise and Efficient Motor Control Design
Use the PSOC Control C3 MCUs’ combination of fast analog, CORDIC math, and high-resolution PWM for efficient and precise motor control.
What are the Common Design Parameters Engineers Should Consider When Selecting Solid-State Relays?
Publish Date: 2025-10-08
Solid-state relay (SSR) problems can stem from the improper design parameters: thermal management, switching type, current rating, and overvoltage protection.
Use Advanced Analog Front-Ends and Security to Bring Benefits of AI to Medical Point of Care
Publish Date: 2025-09-24
The accelerating trend towards point-of-care medical tests and assessments requires sophisticated, application-focused analog front-end and data security ICs.
Enhancing Environmental Sustainability with High-Energy Efficiency Motor Control
Motor control solutions that prioritize energy efficiency are enabled by technologies that optimize motor performance while reducing energy consumption.
Smart Agriculture Requires Smart Business Practices
As the agricultural industry evolves with the integration of advanced technologies, the need for smart business practices becomes increasingly critical.
Using DAQs to Unlock High-Speed Precision in Industrial Motion Control
Publish Date: 2025-07-23
Learn how the Advantech iDAQ-784 DAQ module solves high-speed synchronization challenges in industrial robotics and motion control applications.

