Ober Choo

Retrofitting a 1MW Solar Farm for Efficiency with IRIV PiControl

Reviving a 1 MW Solar Farm with an IRIV PiControl, getting data from all 16 inverters, restrunning the data, and sending it to the cloud...

IRIV PiControl as IoT Gateway at SHRDC (Selangor Human Resource Development Center)

SHRDC is now using IRIV PiControl in their IR4.0 IoT Gateway workshop. They have also built a Controller Box with a proper power supply, IRIV PiControl, LED indicators, Switches..

Industry 4.0 Training Kit: Embracing the Future of Industrial Automation

Swinburne University - Sarawak has adopted IRIV PiControl into the Industry 4.0 Training Kit to futureproof the automation and industry training...

X-ray of Raspberry Pi 5 - Look inside the 1st Raspberry Pi Silicon Project - RP1

Is there any easter egg on the latest Raspberry Pi 5? Let's check out the X-ray image that we managed to get...

Exploring Raspberry Pi 400 as Computer Substitute at Primary Schools: The Keyboard is the Computer

In the age of industrial revolution 4.0, the internet of things (IoT), and technology-based teaching and learning processes, digital skills is crucial..

Camera and DSI Driver on the Latest Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS

With the new release of Bullseye (Debian version) Raspberry Pi OS based (8th November 2021), there are many enhancements and improvements. the older commands like raspistill will NOT work anymore...

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - Quad-core and 64-bit CPU

Everyone has been asking for the upgraded version of Raspberry Pi Zero W since two years ago. Now, it is finally here, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.....

BLTouch Installation for Ender 3 with 32-bit V4.2.2 Board

BLTouch is a popular tool to perform Auto Bed Leveling for 3D Printer. This tutorial shows the detailed steps to install BLTouch V3.1 onto Ender 3 32-bit V4.2.2 board. Most of the steps are applicable..

Firmware Update for 32-bit Controller Board on Ender-3, PRO, or V2

Having a problem updating your Ender-3 or Ender-3 PRO, or Ender-3 V2 firmware? Check this tutorial :)..

Raspberry Pi RP2040 vs STM32F1 vs SAMD21G18 vs ESP32-S2

With the launch of Raspberry Pi Pico, the 1st microcontroller silicon from Raspberry Pi has been getting the attention of many makers and industries. It is very powerful and easy to use...

A New Challenger in MCU Platform - Raspberry Pi Pico

If you have not heard of Raspberry Pi Pico, you should get one to try it! It is the 1st Microcontroller Development Board from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Based on their 1st in-house..

Case Fan That Keeps Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Cool

Yes, we know Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is powerful. And is normal for a powerful CPU to generate heat when it is in full load :) Thus, there are many casing/enclosure..

Raspberry Pi 400 Thermal Performance

You will be surprised by the thermal performance of the Raspberry Pi 400 Keyboard Computer. You can even overclock it up to 2.1GHz and it will still remain under 80 degree Celsius...

Raspberry Pi 400 - The New Personal Keyboard Computer

This is the 1st of its kind of Raspberry Pi single-board computer. The Raspberry Pi 400 is a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B embedded in a mini-size Keyboard...

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Now Has 8GB of RAM

Raspberry Pi has launched the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 8GB of DDR4 RAM...

3D Printer-Snapmaker Helps to Fight COVID-19

Well, I am sure many of us have experienced or are under certain movement restriction control, worldwide, due to COVID-19. But humans are creative and optimistic...

How to Check if Your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is Rev1.2?

Do you know there is new revision of Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2GB and 4GB board?..

5 Major Upgrades on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

You will love these major upgrades on the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. Faster processor, higher RAM size, true Gigabit Ethernet, USB3.0 are among some of significant upgrades...

Raspberry Pi as RetroPie Station with NESpi Case

Setting up Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ for RetroPie? Check this tutorial out...

Raspberry Pi as Media Center - OSMC

A detailed tutorial showing the setup of OSMC with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+..

The 1st Raspberry Pi Approved Reseller Gathering

It brings many of us with the same mind together! Many discussions and follow up needed...

Raspberry Pi 3B+ vs 3B

The latest Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, check out the upgrades...

XBee S2C Replacement of XBee Series 2

I wrote a few articles about XBee (Is XBee ZigBee? Using XBee module, Recovering Your XBee, XBee Series 2 point to point communication) to introduce the product..

LoRa in Malaysia? Probably in Indonesia too?

Is LoRa ready in Malaysia? What is the frequency plan?..

Together, Cytron and Atilze Enabling IoT

Collaboration with Atilze to enable IoT in Malaysia...

Super Single Board Computer - Raspberry Pi 3

Raspberry Pi is a Single Board Computer, released on 29th February 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Their aim is to produce a low-cost computer board for..

Bringing IoT to Everyone - Collaboration of ASEAN Makers

Espresso Lite V2.0 is an IoT dev board based on the ESP8266 WROOM module. It is a collaboration between espert from Singapore and also Cytron Technologies...

Learn! Build and Compete! Join Robot Games

Let's get fun and also learn by building robots!..

Arduino boards, uncertified manufacturer?

Concerned about your Arduino UNO board is not being certified? Check this article..

CT-UNO and CIKU have legs

You will get supporting plastic “leg” on CIKU and CT-UNO if your order is being shipped out from 20th Dec 2014 onwards. We have added 4 snap and fit supporting plastic ....

Singapore Mini Maker Faire 2014

As an electronics amateur and Robot.Head to Toe company, we decided to attend Singapore Maker Faire. Yes, we are bringing rero to share the fun of building robots too...

Recovering Your XBee

If you are familiar with XBee, you might have experience with the module not responding to the X-CTU or Terminal program or microcontroller. Yup, for an unknown..

PIC18F Hands-on Workshop with PTK40A

PTK40A is a Cytron designed and produced PIC microcontroller Training Kit for students to learn about programming, electronics interface and microcontroller...

New Light Weight Champion – PIC16F887

I am sure if you are a supporter of PIC microcontrollers, you would know the famous PIC16F877A. Yet, time flies, and now a new PIC model that aims to replace 877A has emerged, PIC16F887...

TM! Now we really love you :)

Finally, our office has fiber optic Internet!..

Wireless UART with Arduino and 433MHz or 434MHz module

Last month, I was thinking of doing wireless temperature monitoring at my office. But I do not want to use WiFi or Bluetooth module, because WiFi is expensive and Bluetooth requires establishing......

TM, we love you, but you’re killing us!

Don't get me wrong, we love TM and many of us sign-up for Streamyx and UniFi. I use it every day, just something to share out :)..

RainbowBit – Smart RGB LED

It has been an exciting year back in 2013. Besides launching ReRo on indiegogo.com, we have been busy with the development of Robot Head To Toe, not to forget..

rero campaign in indiegogo

Rero is being launched on IndieGoGo, a website for the world to raise funds from the world, and we are raising funds to create more interesting parts and produ..

Remote Control with Shield-PS2 + G15 as wheel

Yes! The PS2 has an Arduino shield now! The Cytron PS2 Shield is designed to be compatible with SONY PS2 wired and wireless types. Previously I have written an..

Remote Mobile Robot with XBee-WiFi

Since Digi International (the company of XBee) has launched its WiFi module (XBee-WiFi), I am thinking to create a simple but interesting application using this..

Getting Started with XBee-WiFi

Yes, XBee now comes with another model that supports WiFi connection, which is the new XBee-WiFi module. We are carrying it now. You can get it under ..

Getting Started with Arduino - Fio

Good! You are here because you wanted to use Arduino. 1st thing 1st, you will need the necessary tools to get started, and this guide is meant for Arduino Fio..

Getting Started with Arduino – PRO Mini

Good! You are here because you wanted to use Arduino. 1st thing 1st, you will need the necessary tools to get started...

Getting Started with Arduino – BBFuino

Good! You are here because you wanted to use Arduino. 1st thing 1st, you will need the necessary tools to get started...

Arduino Buying Guide

Arduino is getting popular, but let’s admit it, there are many Arduino main boards and I am sure you are scratching your head when you want to buy one...

Getting Started with Arduino Uno

Good! You are here because you wanted to use Arduino. 1st thing 1st, you will need the necessary tools to get started...

Introduction to Embedded Electronics

Robotics requires knowledge and skill in both hardware and software. Yet, I always stress hardware fundamentals. As basic and simple as a 5V supply is..

Bracket for Digital Infrared Sensor

Ever think of mounting the Digital Infrared Sensor? This low-cost yet great sensor is attracting many applications. From obstacle avoidance on a mobile robot to..

PID for Embedded Design

PID control system has been one of the industry's most mature and commonly used control strategies for decades thanks to its simple but effective algorithm...