Embedded

A simple algorithm for microstepping a bipolar stepper motor

Here's a simple algorithm that uses conventional microcontroller blocks to control commercially available H-bridges to properly commutate a bipolar stepper motor through a microstepping profile.
adexchanger

Define It – What Is An Algorithm?

“To me, an algorithm is any piece of automated code that accepts some number of variables and data, [then] uses those variables and data to make decisions. But that’s the boring computer science ...
EL PAÍS English on MSN

Does someone decide what we listen to? How Spotify’s algorithm works and what we know about its real power

Music platforms have just released their annual summaries of what each user listens to most. A researcher of their algorithms explains the real impact ...
The New York Times

Here’s a homemade version of the Codebreaker algorithm — and how to break it

You, too, can be a state-of-the-art sign-stealer. You can play along at home and download The Athletic’s homemade version of the sign-cracking algorithm, while we ...
Wired

People Want to Know About Algorithms—but Not Too Much

One fine summer morning, you show up for a scheduled appointment for your regular checkup at the highly rated local health clinic. You walk in feeling fine. You raise your arm and say, “Doc, it hurts ...
WAPT

Algorithms are everywhere. Here's why you should care

Every time you pick up your smartphone, you're summoning algorithms.They're used for everything from unlocking your phone with your face to deciding what videos you see on TikTok to updating your ...
WLWT

Algorithms are everywhere. Here's why you should care

Every time you pick up your smartphone, you're summoning algorithms.They're used for everything from unlocking your phone with your face to deciding what videos you see on TikTok to updating your ...