Archive for the 'Circuits Pool & Hardware' Category

The Modified Flood Fill Simulator

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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This article will first discuss the Flood Fill algorithm, modified flood fill’s d

Abstract =>
This article will first discuss the Flood Fill algorithm, modified flood fill’s description and implementation will be built on that. After the boring theory session, the actual C implementation of the algorithm will be discussed and a [...]

Pull-Ups and Pull-downs

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

This is supposed to be such a simple concept but is often neglected or taken for granted. We have come across many engineering undergrads who have a hard time applying these concepts to the real world. So let’s see what do you exactly mean by pull-up/ pull-down resistors and where/how do [...]

Using USB to serial converter from BAFO

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

USB to serial converters are available in different brands, the most prominent among them being the one from BAFO Technologies.
Known Issues with the converter:

1.Gets detected only sometimes.
The connecting cable between the USB on the PC and the Device is slightly loose. So hold it together and see if it gets detected.
2.Device gets detected and installed [...]