This super-tiny windmill could someday charge your phone

by Laura Domela

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have come up with a way to build a nickel alloy windmill so small, 10 of them could be mounted on a grain of rice. And if all goes as planned, hundreds of the little things could end up in a case that charges up your smartphone.
via Gizmodo

Continue reading

Arduino Portenta Environmental Monitoring Bundle

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Arduino

Join Libby and Demo in this episode of “Libby’s Lab” as they explore the Arduino Portenta Environmental Monitoring Bundle, available at Mouser.com! This bundle is perfect for engineers requiring environmental data such as temperature, humidity, and pressure. Designed for ease of use, the bundle is great for IoT, smart home, and industrial devices, and it includes WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Keep your circuits charged and your ideas sparking!

Click here for more information about Arduino Portenta Environmental Monitoring Bundle

featured chalk talk

ROHM Current Sense Amplifiers

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and ROHM Semiconductor

In this episode of Chalk Talk, David Doan from ROHM Semiconductor and Amelia Dalton explore the what, where, and how of current sense amplifiers. They also examine the role that topology and common-mode voltage play when selecting a current sense amplifier and the variety of benefits that ROHM Semiconductor current sense amplifiers bring to the table.

Click here for more information about ROHM Semiconductor BD14210G-LA Current Sense Amplifier

Mar 30, 2025

3,108 views

This super-tiny windmill could someday charge your phone

Related