News Archives - Open-Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/category/news/ Open source electronic projects Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:04:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.open-electronics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-logo-32x32.jpeg News Archives - Open-Electronics https://www.open-electronics.org/category/news/ 32 32 32754084 How to Build a Variable Constant Current Source with Sink Function https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-build-a-variable-constant-current-source-with-sink-function/ https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-build-a-variable-constant-current-source-with-sink-function/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:04:10 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37702 An adjustable constant current generator is an essential tool for many electronic applications, especially when a stable current is required regardless of the load. This project, designed and built with a PIC16F1765 microcontroller, combines both constant current sourcing and sinking capabilities in one device, with the ability to adjust the value from 0 to 1000 […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/how-to-build-a-variable-constant-current-source-with-sink-function/feed/ 0 37702 Elettronici Entusiasti: Inspiring Makers at Maker Faire Rome 2024 https://www.open-electronics.org/elettronici-entusiasti-inspiring-makers-at-maker-faire-rome-2024/ https://www.open-electronics.org/elettronici-entusiasti-inspiring-makers-at-maker-faire-rome-2024/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:52:17 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37381 Maker Faire Rome 2024 is ready to amaze the public with an extraordinary showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, thanks to the Elettronici Entusiasti. This collective of passionate creators, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers. Their mission? To rekindle interest in electronics, making, and […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/elettronici-entusiasti-inspiring-makers-at-maker-faire-rome-2024/feed/ 0 37381 makeITcircular 2024 content launched – Part of Maker Faire Rome 2024 https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/ https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:06:49 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37363 Applications to MakeITcircular must be in by October 3, 2024 with the top prize of €3000 MakeITcircular is the contest that promotes the Circular Consumption Charter and the values of recycling, reuse and co-design. Shifting from a linear to a “circular economy” model is the key to enabling economic growth that respects material and natural resources and to making […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/makeitcircular-2024-content-launched-part-of-maker-faire-rome-2024/feed/ 0 37363 Application For Maker Faire Rome 2024: Deadline June 20th https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/ https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:25:19 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37236 Learn More About the Ideas, Makers + Projects at Maker Faire Rome 2024 Developing a multitude of technologies for the sustainability of the planet and for environmental care is imperative today. The depletion of natural resources and the need to conserve what remains have brought technological innovation into our lives, especially at events and expositions […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/application-for-maker-faire-rome-2024-deadline-june-20th/feed/ 0 37236 Join Maker Faire Rome 2024: Innovation Unleashed at Gazometro Ostiense | Calls Now Open! https://www.open-electronics.org/join-maker-faire-rome-2024-innovation-unleashed-at-gazometro-ostiense-calls-now-open/ https://www.open-electronics.org/join-maker-faire-rome-2024-innovation-unleashed-at-gazometro-ostiense-calls-now-open/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 11:58:55 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=37077 All Calls Now Open for Maker Faire Rome 2024 From 25th to 27th October, the festival on innovation, promoted and organized by the Rome Chamber of Commerce, will return to the Gazometro Ostiense. The calls for Maker Faire Rome 2024 are now open! The event, promoted and organized by the Rome Chamber of Commerce (www.makerfairerome.eu), […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/join-maker-faire-rome-2024-innovation-unleashed-at-gazometro-ostiense-calls-now-open/feed/ 0 37077 What is IoT and which devices to use https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/ https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:14:25 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36532 In this video, IoT (Internet of Things) is introduced, which literally means “internet of things.”   The video begins with an introduction to IoT and then provides an overview of its application fields. Subsequently, it delves into discussing the hardware required to make a device capable of connecting to the internet, specifically analyzing two boards: […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/what-is-iot-and-which-devices-to-use/feed/ 1 36532 Unveiling the Tech Horizon: Highlights from Maker Faire Rome 2023 https://www.open-electronics.org/unveiling-the-tech-horizon-highlights-from-maker-faire-rome-2023/ https://www.open-electronics.org/unveiling-the-tech-horizon-highlights-from-maker-faire-rome-2023/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:08:13 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36703 A leap into the future to discover how our lives will change Innovation, technology, and creativity take center stage at Maker Faire 2023, the annual event held at the Fiera di Roma that brings together researchers and enthusiasts from across Europe. Maker Faire Rome, now in its eleventh edition, symbolizes the strong push for local […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/unveiling-the-tech-horizon-highlights-from-maker-faire-rome-2023/feed/ 0 36703 Maker Faire Rome Unveils Thrilling “Padel Smash Future” Pavilion for Sports Enthusiasts https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/ https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36693 The major highlight of the 2023 edition will be the creation of an entire pavilion spanning 10,000 square meters entirely dedicated to the sport. “PADEL SMASH FUTURE” is the proposed format for these thrilling three days. Since its first edition at Maker Faire Rome, the theme of Healthcare & Wellbeing has been a focal point […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-unveils-thrilling-padel-smash-future-pavilion-for-sports-enthusiasts/feed/ 0 36693 Home Assistant arrives on Android Auto https://www.open-electronics.org/home-assistant-arrives-on-android-auto/ https://www.open-electronics.org/home-assistant-arrives-on-android-auto/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:57:55 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36519   Home Assistant has announced the development of an app for Android Auto. In December, Google released an update for Android Auto that now accepts IoT apps in the Play Store. This means that it will be possible to control Home Assistant directly from Android Auto. The new features are already available in the beta […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/home-assistant-arrives-on-android-auto/feed/ 1 36519 Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition Returns from October 20 to 22, 2023 https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-the-european-edition-returns-from-october-20-to-22-2023/ https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-the-european-edition-returns-from-october-20-to-22-2023/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:02:03 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36678 An even larger edition with new innovative content in one of the most suitable venues for a constantly growing and evolving event. “Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition”, promoted and organized by the Rome Chamber of Commerce, returns from October the 20th to 22nd, in the spaces of the Fiera di Roma with almost […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/maker-faire-rome-the-european-edition-returns-from-october-20-to-22-2023/feed/ 1 36678 Let’s create a small level with a matrix display https://www.open-electronics.org/lets-create-a-small-level-with-a-matrix-display/ https://www.open-electronics.org/lets-create-a-small-level-with-a-matrix-display/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:20:52 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36565   The low cost of sensors and components allows us to build small gadgets and tools that were unthinkable just a few years ago. In this project, a “bubble” level has been created, which is a tool used to determine if a surface is perfectly level. The level was constructed using an accelerometer and an […]

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]]> https://www.open-electronics.org/lets-create-a-small-level-with-a-matrix-display/feed/ 0 36565 ChatGPT: Writing Code with Artificial Intelligence https://www.open-electronics.org/chatgpt-writing-code-with-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.open-electronics.org/chatgpt-writing-code-with-artificial-intelligence/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:25:43 +0000 https://www.open-electronics.org/?p=36581 ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence-based chatbot that was introduced by OpenAI on November 30th. With ChatGPT, it is possible to engage in conversations and discussions. In fact, GPT stands for Generative Pretrained Transformer, and it is programmed to be able to converse with the public. Various voice assistants also operate on this basis. We tested […]

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