Where do I start learning hardware? I've been asked this by a few people who are interested, and don't know where to start. Working with microcontrollers is a good bridge between hardware and software, since you'll be writing code called firmware that controls hardware at a very ...

The concept of the 'Internet of Things' is to enable more devices to communicate. This has gained traction in the past few years, and companies such as Nest and Lockitron have rolled out successful devices that add connectivity to existing systems.

There's many ways to connect devices, but wireless ...

Many open source designs are based on existing hardware. This approach lets you prototype your design using an off the shelf development board, then move to your own PCB design once you're confident with your design. It's a popular and effective way to build a product, just look ...