Researchers at the University of Brighton and University of Strathclyde have developed a 3D printed electrochemical sensor capable of detecting cardiac troponin I, a protein released during heart attacks. The platform uses electrodes costing just 17 cents each, potentially making heart attack diagnosis more accessible. The research was published in Analytical Chemistry. #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Healthcare #Medical #HeartAttack #Sensors https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/new-research-on-3d-printed-heart-attack-sensing-platform-with-17-cents-electrodes-250157/
New Research on 3D Printed Heart Attack Sensing Platform With 17 Cents Electrodes - 3D Printing Industry

Researchers from the University of Brighton and University of Strathclyde have developed an electrochemical sensor platform capable of detecting a heart attack protein biomarker in human blood serum. Published in Analytical Chemistry, the study targets cardiac troponin I, a protein released into the bloodstream when heart muscle is damaged and the central biomarker in heart […]

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RainbowLink-V2 compact USB-to-serial converter features 12V output, dual TTL, isolated RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces

DFRobot's RainbowLink-V2 USB-to-serial converter features four independent channels, namely one isolated RS-485, one isolated RS-232, and two TTL interfaces usable simultaneously. The compact tool also converts 5V provided from the host's USB interface to 12V/800mA, 5V/2A, and 3.3V/200mA outputs, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter. RainbowLink-V2 (TEL0190) specifications: USB - 1x USB Type-C port for power and adata Serial 2x TTL (3.3V) via headers 1x fully isolated RS485 channel via lever terminal 1x fully isolated RS232 channel via lever terminal Baud Rate - 2400 to 128000 bps Misc 3x Power LEDs for 3.3V, 5V, and 12V 4x Link LEDs for TTL 1/2, RS232, and RS485 12AWG - 22AWG wires supported on lever-type spring terminals Built-in short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection (but users are still recommended to avoid short-circuiting to prevent damage) Input voltage - 5V via USB-C port Output voltage 3.3V up to 200mA via header 5V up

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Optical sensors struggle with clear objects on the line because light just passes through them.

We compared the two best alternatives: Capacitive vs. Ultrasonic sensors. Our guide covers sensing ranges, immunity, and use cases (bottle counting vs. micro-plastics).

Stop false triggers and read our installation best practices here:
https://issrsensor.com/capacitive-vs-ultrasonic-sensors-clear-object-detection/

#Engineering #Automation #Sensors #IndustrialAutomation

👃🏽 Why city street surveys miss methane leaks, and what that means for safety

https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-city-street-surveys-methane-leaks.html

#methane #environment #safety #climatechange #sensors

Why city street surveys miss methane leaks, and what that means for safety

The complexities of urban environments—like variable winds off tall buildings or surfaces—significantly impair the ability to detect natural gas leaks from underground pipelines, a new study shows. SMU researchers found that detection probability can be reduced by 16 percentage points for methane gas leaks from main pipelines and by as much as 38 percentage points for service line leaks in urban areas, compared to rural settings.

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田中義弘 | taziku CEO / AI × Creative (@taziku_co)

고등학생이 만든 로봇 작업물이 실전적인 이동 로봇 제어 수준까지 구현됐다. 주행 중 공을 회수하고 멈추지 않고 슈팅해 카트에 넣는 등 기계, 센서, 소프트웨어를 통합한 고성능 로봇 제어 사례로 소개됐다.

https://x.com/taziku_co/status/2035852219346751900

#robotics #automation #sensors #control #engineering

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高校生のロボット工作、 かなり実戦的な移動ロボット制御に仕上がる。 走りながらボールを回収し、 停止せずにシュートしてカゴへ。 しかも速度も精度も高い。 機械・センサー・ソフトを ここまで統合できるのはシンプルに凄い。 via:@lukas_m_ziegler

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Lukas Ziegler (@lukas_m_ziegler)

고등학생들이 멈추지 않고 이동하면서 공을 집어 통에 넣는 자율 로봇을 직접 제작했다. 기계 설계, 센서, 자율 동작을 결합해 빠른 속도와 정확도를 보여준 사례로, 교육용 로보틱스와 실전형 자율 시스템의 가능성을 잘 보여준다.

https://x.com/lukas_m_ziegler/status/2035739325296472390

#robotics #autonomy #stem #sensors #education

Lukas Ziegler (@lukas_m_ziegler) on X

High school students built an autonomous ball-collecting robot! 🎾 A group of high school students built a robot that picks up balls and shoots them into a bin while moving without stopping, with impressive speed and accuracy. It combines mechanical design, sensors, and

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Could this new height detection system stop overpass strikes in B.C.?
A system of infrared laser beams, sensors, radar and beacons is being built on Highway 1 near the No. 3 Road overpass in Abbotsford, B.C., to prevent over-height vehicles from causing major damage.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/local/bc-overpass-strikes-prevention-system-9.7131289?cmp=rss

Then a #crowdfunding campaign for something I desperately want: an acoustic camera. You know how thermal cameras let you see heat? Yeah, well, this uses a microphone array to see sound.

Can't justify dropping $900 on one, though, even if that *is* a lot cheaper than the $18,000 FLIR will charge you for their version...

https://www.hackster.io/news/the-crysound-pocket-now-crowdfunding-lets-you-see-exactly-where-that-sound-is-coming-from-727f511f9b4d

#Technology #News #Hackster #Sensors

The CRYSOUND POCKET, Now Crowdfunding, Lets You See Exactly Where That Sound Is Coming From

A 64-channel microphone array creates a thermal camera-style heatmap for sound, at a fraction of the cost of brand-name acoustic cameras.

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How can the concentration of glutathione be monitored with subcellular precision?

Congratulations to Sarah Emmert on receiving one of the @GDCh_BioChem Young Scientist Awards for her work in the lab of Pablo Rivera-Fuentes on addressing this question with fluorescent sensors.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41557-023-01249-3
#Biochemistry #Fluorescence #Sensors #Chemistry #ChemBio #Award

Hey everyone. Has anyone came across some project involving humidity #sensors and #opensource solutions?

I'm on the lookout for projects using sensors for humidity and soil moisture, then an irrigation control system. I've been looking at #raspberrypi projects , especially this one https://www.instructables.com/Raspberry-Pi-Controlled-Irrigation-System/ which look pretty solid although assembling a Circuit board will be challenging for me.

The question is if I'm digging myself into a hole. Should I irrigate periodically or consider using pH/soil humidity sensors? Olive trees (which I'm planning on planting) are pretty sturdy so I don't know if I'm overthinking with all the sensors.

There seems to be commercial offerings that should include everything neatly packaged. Maybe I'd use them first and gradually replace them after some hands-on experience.

Raspberry Pi Controlled Irrigation System

Raspberry Pi Controlled Irrigation System: Every spring my wife gets really ambitious and plants a big vegetable garden. As the summer drags on, ambition turns to laziness and unfortunately many of the plants die a slow, withering death from neglect due to lack of weeding and watering (excep…

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