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Building Projects with Cypress PSoC

Building Projects with Cypress PSoC

With the release of their PSoC 4 BLE kit Cypress is doing something intriguing. We spoke with Gagan Luthra from Cypress Semiconductor about the Cypress PSoC range and the the projects they’ve brought here to Maker Faire.

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Light Blue Bean Gets Android, Node-RED Capabilities

Light Blue Bean Gets Android, Node-RED Capabilities

One of the features that really made the Light Blue Bean catch our attention was the promise that it could write, and then upload, code directly from your phone over Bluetooth LE. Support for the last major platform, Android, arrived today.

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Cypress Announces PSoC 4 BLE

Cypress Announces PSoC 4 BLE

You may not immediately recognize the name Cypress, however the chances are very good that you’re familiar with their products in one form or another. The items that their PSoC has been used in is simply too long to list — from Sonicare toothbrushes, to Adidas shoes, and even the touch screen in the Tesla […]

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Painting the Internet of Things Blue

One of the factors that making the current generation of wearables devices not just possible, but useable, is the growing popularity of Bluetooth LE.

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Hands on with the Light Blue Bean

Hands on with the Light Blue Bean

We took an initial look at Punch Through Design’s Light Blue Bean when they opened for pre-orders. Now we have our hands on the hardware it’s time to take a closer look.

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3D-Printed Smart Watch Wins Our Arduino Challenge, Heading to Maker Faire Rome

Arduino-compatible brain, Bluetooth LE connectivity, 3D-printed case, and open-source design.

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