Abstract: In today's world, energy efficiency and smart technologies are becoming increasingly important. Lighting is a significant contributor to energy consumption, and traditional lighting systems ...

A new Sony controller patent has been uncovered, which hints at dynamic controller buttons. The new buttons are claimed to be made of magnetoviscoelastic elastomer or fluid-filled membranes. This ...

I'm going to be honest, I don't have much time for the original Nintendo 64 controller. The starship-shaped gamepad might ooze nineties nostalgia, but using one today, even the official Nintendo ...

Some of my earliest memories go back to the late 90s when the Game Boy Color launched. I remember being six or seven years old, walking into a store with my dad to pick up a Game Boy Color and a copy ...

The upcoming gray edition of 8BitDo’s great modernized Nintendo 64 controller is back in stock at Amazon for $45. Scheduled to launch January 30, the new edition matches the color scheme of the N64 ...

Amazon is offering limited-time discounts on the superb 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad ahead of the holidays. If you’re eligible for the bonus coupon discount, the GameCube-inspired purple and gray ...

8BitDo has made some of my favorite controllers for PC and Nintendo Switch, with the classic SN30 Pro+ being one of my daily drivers for years now. Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 era finally upon us, ...

Backbone just released a new Pro version of its Xbox controller. The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition looks like an improvement over the pre-existing One controller in nearly every way. It's still a USB-C ...

MCON, a unique sliding mobile controller that attaches via magnets, is now available for purchase. It features TMR sticks, analog triggers, gyro controls, flip-out handles, an optional dock for ...

Arduino is being acquired by Qualcomm subject to regulatory approval for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm Arduino introduces a new UNO form factor board, the Arduino UNO Q, which features both a STM32 MCU ...

Arduino has recently introduced a new Bluetooth-based provisioning flow on the Arduino Cloud, starting with the UNO R4 WiFi board. This feature simplifies the initial setup process, making it faster ...

Paul and David Bradt’s Ardiono Projects offers multiple ways to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers for your model railroading projects. Buy the book here. Code for Button/Blink Test (SN095) ...