In this video, Shawn talks about how a task is created in FreeRTOS using the ESP32 and Arduino. A task in FreeRTOS is similar to a thread in other multi-threaded environments (e.g. POSIX). It is a unit of CPU utilization designed to accomplish some goal. For our purposes, we just want to create a new thread and toggle an LED. #MakerIO #FreeRTOS #ESP32 #Arduino #OperatingSystems #ShawnHymel View on YouTube --> https://dky.bz/2Nk23Bz | DigiKey

This week on Maker Update: building your own submarine drone, Qualcomm buys Arduino, an animatronic virtual pet, a Clap Trap that claps back, and a mirror with a message. Maker Project Lab #arduino #drones #ESP32 View on YouTube --> https://bit.ly/4nJzHgn | DigiKey

It took two power supplies, but we did it! This 1 Ω red-hot pencil-lead resistor quickly oxidized. #powersupplies #resistors Learn more --> https://bit.ly/3XUVrKm | DigiKey

What's better than a ribbon cutting? A Digi-Reel cutting. Our new 2.2 million square foot facility is officially open! Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported us through this massive expansion project! There are far too many to name in one post, but you know who you are. And a special thank you, as always, to our Digi-Key team across the globe for being the glue that holds everything together. The best is yet to come. #TeamDigikey #SuccessfulTogether #CompanyCulture #CompanyGrowth Re

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Follow along as Digi-Key evolves from a small, mail-order company selling leftover electronic parts to an international, full-service online distributor offering over 9.2 million products with investments in future growth. #DigiKey #growth | DigiKey