Real time operating system (commonly called as RTOS) is a software stack responsible for managing the workload and resources in embedded systems. The core of a microcontroller can execute only one task/ thread at a time, and given the capacity of modern days microcontroller, it would not be use of it’s full potential if theyContinue reading “Real Time Operating Systems”
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Toolchain of Arduino IDE for embedded systems
IDE (Integrated development environment) is a software development platform which provides all the necessary tools to developers for software development. A typical IDE consists of a source code editor, build system, compiler/ interpreter, debugger, uploader and serial monitor. Arduino IDE is a commonly used IDE among hobbyists, tinkerers and researchers[1]. The IDE is simple tooContinue reading “Toolchain of Arduino IDE for embedded systems”
Plastic – The Eco-Friendly Option
Seems Ironic, the topic of this fortnight’s discussion. Let us start by defining the term ‘Eco-Friendly’ – To begin with there is no specific definition, if you look it up online, “Any goods or services that have a low or negligible impact on the ecosystem or environment”. Most companies today use this term ambiguously (cannotContinue reading “Plastic – The Eco-Friendly Option”
Musical Haptics-I
Musical haptics is an emerging interdisciplinary field incorporating touch and proprioception in music scenarios from the perspectives of haptic engineering, human–computer interaction (HCI), applied psychology, musical acoustics, aesthetics, and music performance. According to [1], whenever an acoustic or electroacoustic musical instrument produces sound, that comes from its vibrating components (e.g., the reed and air columnContinue reading “Musical Haptics-I”
Hey Sssiri?
Voice assistant devices have become an integral part of our current technological environment: smartwatches, smartphones, smart-earphones, smart-homes and so much more lays ahead in the future. These devices allow users to make phone calls and send texts, do a quick web search, look up the weather, even control other smart devices (the coolest control IContinue reading “Hey Sssiri?”
Square v/s Hexagonal Grid
Sometime back we were faced with the challenge of representing alphabets / characters in the least no. of cells (so-to-say). This was planned to be done in a swipe fashion i.e only one cell is “active” or ON at a time.We assumed a 3×3 matrix / array would be the best and optimum solution, asContinue reading “Square v/s Hexagonal Grid”
The touch of COVID-19, and haptics
22nd March 2020, India announced its first nationwide junta curfew, as a stint to reduce mass gatherings and implement social distancing, courtesy of COVID-19. Little was known that this one-day lockdown will be extended into a six-month long stint (with advisory for the current month: step out only when needed!). I saw the effect ofContinue reading “The touch of COVID-19, and haptics”
How haptic Augmentation is improving the umwelt?
The way we perceive the world around us is dependent upon the senses inherited. Humans are blessed with five primary senses: Touch, olfactory sense, taste, hearing and vision. For all these primary senses, there is a dedicated portion in brain which works as processing unit and they have a receptor organ. Vision has most ofContinue reading “How haptic Augmentation is improving the umwelt?”
Stacked Piezo Disks
Today, the morn of the 12th of October 2020 brings the entire city of Mumbai to face a power cut. With draining batteries in my laptop and mobile, I face the challenge of taking up one of the possible activities from my pending to-do list! – Stacked Piezo Disk testing. The Aim here being toContinue reading “Stacked Piezo Disks”
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