One of the joys of writing up the entries for the 2025 Component Abuse Challenge has come in finding all the different alternative uses for the humble transistor. This building block of all modern ...

− TDK's tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensor technology offers the highest precision, resolution, and speed for gaming keyboards, controllers, mouse wheels, webcams, AR/VR, driving wheels, and pedals ...

Thrustmaster has just announced the ESWAP X2 H.E, the latest entry in its modular controller lineup. What makes this model stand out is the addition of HallEffect AccuRate Technology, often shortened ...

While we expect Apple to unveil AirPods Pro 3 alongside iPhone 17 and Apple Watch Series 11 next week, there’s one new feature that may not be ready for showtime. An anonymous source claims in a tip ...

While shopping for a new controller these days, you might find yourself asking, "What are TMR thumbsticks?" In short, TMR is the current champ of the thumbstick arena, and I'm on hand to explain why.

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

Abstract: Analog Hall sensors are utilized to detect the mover position of tubular permanent-magnet synchronous linear motors because of their low cost and small size. Typical Hall-sensor-based ...

If you were hoping that Nintendo would make the Switch 2 immune to stick drift, I have bad news for you. We've known since early April that the new console's controllers don't use anti-drift ...

Insight on Diodes Inc.’s first automotive-compliant 3D linear Hall-effect sensor. How it allows for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Application targets ...

After dealing with years of widespread reports of “stick drift” on the original Switch Joy-Cons, Nintendo watchers have been hoping the Switch 2 would make use of magnetic Hall effect sensors that ...