We’ve been experimenting with using large language models (LLMs) to assist in hardware design, and we’re excited to share our first project: the Deep Think PCB. This board is designed to be a versatile platform for experimenting with LLMs at the edge, and it’s built using a combination of open-source hardware and software. We detail the process of using Gemini to generate the schematic and PCB layout, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned. It's a fascinating look at the future of hardware design!
A deep dive into the clever barrel shifter design used in the Intel 80386 processor, explaining how it efficiently performs bitwise shifts and rotations. The article details the logic behind the shifter, its construction using multiplexers, and how it contributes to the 80386's performance.
A project containing hardware design files and firmware for a cheap handheld 32x24 thermal imager based on the MLX90640 sensor, with enhanced firmware features like menu control, selectable refresh rate, emissivity, and color scales.
