Fixed point notation

It seems every time I implement fixed point math, I have to relearn it. In my latest project, I’m using the notation below and it has gone the easiest I can remember.

(more…)

Continue ReadingFixed point notation

Robot Football on the Gadget Show

While I could hardly be called a fan of football, at least getting robots to play the game gives it some character. A recent edition of The Gadget Show had an item from Pollyanna Woodward on the 2010 RoboCup contest held in Singapore on Jun 28th.

(more…)

Continue ReadingRobot Football on the Gadget Show

PWM frequency and power consumption

The power consumption of the motor drivers may be higher than you think.
 

(more…)

Continue ReadingPWM frequency and power consumption

Tools – logic and protocol analyzers

Invariably during development you need to look at a small number of signals because the circuit isn’t working correctly. What do you do?

(more…)

Continue ReadingTools – logic and protocol analyzers

STM32 internal oscillator

The internal oscillator on the STM32 processors can be tuned so that an external crystal or oscillator isn’t necessary.

(more…)

Continue ReadingSTM32 internal oscillator