Archive - lcamtuf’s thing

February 2025

I don't really do self-congratulatory posts, but bear with me just once.

Feb 27

But good sir, what is electricity?

A quick look at the physics of conductors, insulators, and electric charges.

Feb 23

Interior of a low-rise office park.

Feb 21

How security teams fail

Here's what happens if you do nothing; how you overcome these challenges is up to you.

Feb 12

Choosing a microcontroller

RP2040, ESP32, AVR, CH32V003, STM32...? When it comes to hobby projects, there's plenty of choice and just as much zealotry.

Feb 8

What's the deal with magnetic fields?

I apologize, but there won't be any Insane Clown Posse jokes in this article.

Feb 4

January 2025

Working with OLEDs: SSD1353 & SSD1333

A quick intro to interfacing common OLED displays to bare-metal microcontrollers.

Jan 30

PCBs, ground planes, and you

A closer look at a fashion trend in printed circuit board design.

Jan 28

UI is hell: four-function calculators

One of the simplest and best-known computing devices on the planet is a fascinating study in interface design.

Jan 23

Don't build a platform... unless?

"Build a product, not a platform" is a common saying among tech entrepreneurs. But why do some platforms succeed?

Jan 23

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