South African researchers have developed a new cleaning system for solar panels that uses a color-sensing light-to-frequency converter to detect dirt. It can reportedly remove around 95% of the dust ...

Pokayoke is a lean manufacturing technique by which mistake-proofing devices are used to keep errors from turning into defects. Tom Rosenberg, industry manager at sensor manufacturer Balluff Inc., in ...

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TL;DR: The Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor assists in finding the exact color match you need and is now further on sale at $59.97 for Memorial Day. Matching colors for your creative projects can be a daunting ...

When it comes to color, the human eye is lacking — something that’s a pain for creatives and DIYers the world over. But you don’t need to rely on just your eyesight to find the perfect color. With the ...

My husband and I recently bought a house built just after World War II with rooms stuck in nearly every decade since. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and make it our own. However, picking the ...

Arduino enthusiasts or those looking to learn more about electronics and programming may be interested in and awesome new electronics kit that allows you to create a full colour LED flashlight which ...

What's a modular sensor without modules? The folks behind Node have released the iPhone peripheral's fifth end cap, the NODE+chroma, a sensor that scans colors, transmitting that data to your handset ...

Basic motion sensing setup using Arduino, PIR sensor, LEDs, and push button for interaction & Motion-triggered alarm system with Arduino, PIR sensor, piezo buzzer, and LED alert. // first pic This ...