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Python and Arduino animatronic speech tutorial

Learn how to program speech synthesis for an animatronic mouth using Python and Arduino. Discover how to synchronize speech ...
IEEE

FPGA IP Core for DC Motor Control With Adaptive Neural Network PID Tuning, and High-Resolution Encoder Interface

Abstract: Traditional proportional integral derivative (PID) falls short for precise control of DC motor speed under changing conditions. This paper presents a novel FPGA based IP (intellectual ...

This motor could be the future of e-bikes

Imagine an e-bike motor that lets you select your preferred pedaling cadence and then automatically adjusts the gears to keep ...
GitHub

The Python Control Systems Library is a Python module that implements basic operations for analysis and design of feedback control systems.

Try out the examples in the examples folder using the binder service. The package can also be installed on Google Colab using the commands: The easiest way to get started with the Control Systems ...
Liliputing

Steam Controller vibration motor hacks: Play music, drive it like a RC car, and even make it return to its charger automatically

Valve’s new Steam Controller is a $99 game controller that went on sale in May (and quickly sold out). It has all the usual features like dual analog sticks, a D-Pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder ...
Hackaday

Hack Improves Cheap Speed Controllers

Tony Goacher] has worked with a lot of cheap brushless DC motor controllers built in China. They can be very cost-effective, ...
The Cool Down

Florida resident finds ball python curled around car engine as deputies search for its owner

A Florida resident got a surprise when a ball python was found near their vehicle's engine after the hood was opened.
IEEE

Tracking and Synchronization Control Strategy of Vehicle Dual-Motor Steer-by-Wire System via Active Disturbance Rejection Control

Abstract: A novel vehicle dual-motor steer-by-wire (SBW) system is proposed to improve the reliability and safety of traditional SBW system. However, the biggest challenge of dual-motor SBW is its ...
GitHub

Python package for scientific experiments automation

The purpose of this package it to provide easy and efficient tools to deal with your scientific instruments, and to run automated experiments with them, by command line instructions or through a ...
CalMatters

Allow local governments to impose rent controls

Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — a policy known as rent control. But for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits ...