Recently, [Solder Hub] put together a brief video that demonstrates the basics of a Hall Effect sensor — in this case, one salvaged from an old CPU fan. Two LEDs, a 100 ohm resistor, and a 3.7 volt ...

What is the Hall Effect? The Hall effect is a fundamental phenomenon in physics that occurs when an electric current flows through a conductor in the presence of a magnetic field perpendicular to the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mechanical keyboards have swept the mainstream in recent years, saving typists and gamers alike from the scourge of cheap, mushy typing.

There’s a lot to love about the PS5 DualSense controller, but there’s also one big oversight--it doesn’t use Hall Effect joysticks. That means it can--and often does--succumb to joystick drift over ...

Take a scroll through some of the best gaming keyboard releases over the last year and you’ll likely come across a technology that’s sprinted to mainstream popularity. Hall effect keyboards are on the ...

Keychron makes great yet affordable keyboards that balance function, minimalist looks, and quality. It’s making waves with its new $169 Hall-effect gaming keyboard called the P1 HE, which it recently ...