#HowToTuesday

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

1 month ago

How to Configure SPI Slave Responses for Proper Operation Depending on the setup, more than one factor could affect configuring the SPI slave response message correctly.

Seeing incorrect #MOSI or #MISO data from your #SPI slave? This #HowToTuesday shows how to configure SPI slave responses using the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter — and when to use the Promira Serial Platform to eliminate inter-byte delays: www.totalphase.com/blog/2026/01...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

3 months ago

Prevent SPI Data Mismatch with the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter with Correct SPI Mode Configuration When interactions result in misinterpreted SPI data, there may be a configuration conflict between the SPI devices.

Seeing unexpected #SPI data? It may come down to data frame configuration and clock edges (CPOL & CPHA). This #HowToTuesday, learn about data sampling, why master & slave devices need to align on phase/polarity, and steps to ensure accurate SPI transfers:
www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/10...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

5 months ago

How Do I Configure the Master SPI Host Adapter to Read all Data from the SPI Slave Device? If your SPI master is not reading all the data from an SPI slave device, adding a brief delay can help capture the full SPI response.

This #HowToTuesday, we dive into why an SPI master might only read the first byte from its slave and how adding a brief delay between operations ensures all data is read. Read more in our latest blog: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/10...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

5 months ago

How to: Work Back Down a Chain in Amigurumi YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

🧶 How To Tuesday!
Ever wondered how to work back down a chain in amigurumi? I’ve got you covered!

🎥 youtu.be/8UzvWbfkFbI

#crochet #craftyintentions #amigurumi #howtotuesday #crochettutorial #crochettips #crochetforbeginners

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

5 months ago

How Do I Set Up a 10-bit I2C Slave Address for an Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter? With a simple change, you can set a functional 10-bit slave address for an Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter in I2C slave mode.

Need to set up a 10-bit slave address with the Aardvark adapter? It’s designed for 7-bit addressing in slave mode, but we’ve got a simple workaround. This #HowToTuesday we show you how: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/08...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

6 months ago

How to: Make a Lark's Head Knot (Amigurumi hair) YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

🧶✨ How To Tuesday! ✨🧶

Learn how to make a Lark’s Head Knot, perfect for adding hair to your crochet dolls.

🎥 youtu.be/j_cSEgvLNs8?...

#crochet #HowToTuesday #crochetdoll #crochettechniques #amigurumi #craftyintentions #dollhair #amigurumihair #tutorial #crochettutorial #larkknot #knot

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

6 months ago

How to: Work into a Leftover BLO or FLO YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

✨ How to Tuesday! ✨
Learn how to work into a leftover BLO or FLO, a technique I use a lot in my patterns! 🧶

👉 youtu.be/tCeLoTCQLmY

#howtotuesday #crochet #crochettutorial #BLO #FLO #amigurumi #craftyintentions

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

6 months ago

How to: Work into the Front Loop Only (FLO) YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

✨How to Tuesday (on a Wednesday) Today’s stitch is Front Loop Only (FLO)! Perfect for amigurumi + flat crochet projects. 🧶✨

youtu.be/iYBpzyAWyv0

#howtotuesday #crochet #FLO #frontlooponly #amigurumi #crochettips #crochettutorial #craftyintentions

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

6 months ago

How to Test and Debug Multi-Master I2C Systems Learn about multi-master I2C setups and how to effectively test and debug them using Total Phase Aardvark and Promira tools.

Working with a multi-master #I2C system? The Aardvark adapter and Promira platform both support multi-master configurations. This #HowToTuesday, we share insights on multi-master setups and how these tools can test and validate such systems: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/08...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

7 months ago

How to: Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC) YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

It’s How-To Tuesday! 🧶
Learn how to make a half double crochet stitch in this week’s video:
youtu.be/Xf2DrXUA6zw

#howtotuesday #crochet #crochettutorial #halfdoublecrochet #hdc #craftyintentions #crochetforbeginners #learntocrochet #crocheters #crochetaddict #stitchtutorial #crochetvideo #hdcstitch

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

7 months ago

How Do I Configure the Promira Serial Platform to Interact with Various QSPI Devices? See the available software tools for configuring the Promira Serial Platform to interface with various QSPI devices per specification.

Using the Promira Serial Platform as an #SPI master device and want to configure settings to match the specifications of your QSPI devices? 🧩 Learn how to handle signal levels, configure IO modes, and streamline setup with this #HowToTuesday blog post! www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/06...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

7 months ago

How to: Use Polyurethane to Stiffen Crochet YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

How-to Tuesday! 🧶
This week I'm showing you how I use polyurethane to stiffen crochet! It's great for giving structure to things like wings, frills, and other fiddly bits that need to hold their shape.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/wffPy-J4YXI
#HowToTuesday #crochettutorial #craftyintentions #polyurethane

Andrea Wakely

@twinrosesdesigns.bsky.social

7 months ago

At the feet of a dressed up mannequin with a gray studio backdrop behind and underneath sits an aloof styrofoam head and shoulders with a hat. This 23" long hat is in the style of Gandalf and other esteemed wizards, with a slightly conical 4-5" brim and a jaunty curve permanently tucked into place along the length. Lightly stuffed for shape, there's plenty of room for a cranium in the crown. The weathered looking interwoven navy and peacock linen gives the look of many days traveling in the sun and all weathers.

How to Tuesday: Making a witch or wizard hat. youtube.com/shorts/Ox-aN... ⬅️my YouTube channel 🧙‍♂️
#howto #howtotuesday #wizardcostume #witchhat #wizardhat #gandalf #takingthehobbitstoisengard #twinrosesdesigns #costumeshop

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

8 months ago

How to: Make a Chain Stitch YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

It’s How-To Tuesday (at least let's pretend it is) 🧶
Today we’re learning how to do a chain stitch, super simple and super useful!

youtu.be/1Aidb49dlC4

#HowToTuesday #crochettutorial #craftyintentions #beginnercrochet #learncrochet #crochethelp #crochetersofinstagram #handmadewithlove #crochet

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

8 months ago

How to: Make a Slip Knot YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

It’s How-To Tuesday! 🧶
Need a quick refresher on making a slip knot? I’ve got you covered.

📺 youtu.be/qEsM4ppov0A

#crochet #slipknot #crochettutorial #howtocrochet #learncrochet #craftyintentions #howtotuesday #crochet

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

8 months ago

When and How to Customize Advanced Cable Tester v2 Test Profiles and De-Emphasis Settings For modifying test parameters per your cable’s standards, you can recreate and apply de-emphasis in the Advanced Cable Tester v2 profile.

Testing #HDMI cables with the Advanced Cable Tester v2? This #HowToTuesday, see how you can create custom test profiles and set your own de-emphasis values—useful for aligning results with specific testing requirements when needed. Learn more here! 👇 www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/05...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

9 months ago

How to: Do a Single Crochet YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

🧶 How To Tuesday!
New video up showing how to do a Single Crochet stitch, perfect for beginners 💜

youtu.be/dTn6unbpYSg

#HowToTuesday #singlecrochet #crochettutorial #learntocrochet #craftyintentions #beginnercrochet #crochet

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

9 months ago

How Do I Accelerate LabVIEW Write and Read Timing for I2C Devices? To improve timing and avoid I2C device timeout with LabVIEW, you can use the correct write-read commands and program sequence.

Looking to speed up your I2C transactions in LabVIEW? ⏱️ Combine your Write + Read into a single action to reduce delay and increase performance! 💡 Learn how to optimize your timing this #HowToTuesday: www.totalphase.com/blog/2020/07...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

10 months ago

What Causes a USB STALL and How Do I Analyze and Troubleshoot It? With Data Center Software, you can analyze and troubleshoot the cause of a USB STALL with the detailed data interface.

Are you experiencing a STALL when debugging a USB device? It might be an OUT transaction STALL. This #HowToTuesday, learn what could be causing a USB STALL and how to troubleshoot it: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/04...

Megan

@craftyintentions.bsky.social

10 months ago

How to: Attach yarn to a stitch YouTube video by Crafty Intentions

Trying something new: How To Tuesday! 🧶
This week’s video shows you two ways to attach yarn to a stitch — beginner and advanced. Hope it helps!
📺 youtu.be/hssSBgVr8cU

#HowToTuesday #crochet #craftyintentions #crochettips #amigurumi #yarnlife #amigurumi #tips #tutorial

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

10 months ago

How Do I Resolve Persistent Power Shutdown while Programming an SPI Target Device? If power shutdown is an issue with a target SPI device when using the Cheetah SPI Host Adapter, here are tips to resolve such a problem.

Experiencing power shutdowns while programming an #SPI target device? This #HowToTuesday, explore key checkpoints that can help identify and resolve the issue. Read more: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/03...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

11 months ago

How Can I Best Troubleshoot My API Script for an I2C Project? In addition to host adapters, other tools - hardware and software -are available for troubleshooting and testing.

Need to troubleshoot an API script for an #I2C project? This #HowToTuesday, learn how to debug script issues using tools like the I2C/SPI Activity Board to isolate hardware/software problems and the Beagle I2C/SPI Protocol Analyzer to analyze bus traffic: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/03...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

11 months ago

How Do I Troubleshoot an SPI Slave Simulator that is Not Responding? Here are some easy to use techniques to apply when troubleshooting an SPI slave simulator with a host adapter.

Is your SPI slave simulator not responding properly? This #HowToTuesday, we’re providing insights into using the Aardvark adapter as an SPI slave with troubleshooting solutions, including verifying signal characteristics and slave functionality. www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/02...

Total Phase

@totalphase.bsky.social

1 year ago

Can I Create an I2C Interrupt Request with the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter?

Do you need to generate an #I2C interrupt request signal from a slave device? With the Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter, unused pins can be used as GPIO to toggle the signal request. Learn more this #HowToTuesday: www.totalphase.com/blog/2025/01...