Insights, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes looks at embedded systems, software development, and engineering projects from Salvatorre.https://salvatorre.comen-ushttps://salvatorre.com/blog/measurements-are-liarshttps://salvatorre.com/blog/measurements-are-liarsAn interactive Clarke/Park transform simulator, and a walkthrough of three field-oriented control defects that are really timing and calibration errors in disguise.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTpower-electronicsembedded-softwareSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/fixed-point-math-a-practical-guidehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/fixed-point-math-a-practical-guideQ formats, the mixed-Q mpy/div tricks that save precision, and the quantization traps nobody warns you about - with an interactive calculator embedded alongside each operation so you never have to open Excel for fixed-point math again.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTembedded-softwarepower-electronicsSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/ev-range-from-first-principleshttps://salvatorre.com/blog/ev-range-from-first-principlesA free in-browser tool that simulates EV range, 0-60, and quarter-mile from first principles. Pick a vehicle, tweak the inputs, and watch range collapse on the highway, climb on backroads, and disappear entirely when the cabin heater is on and the car isn't moving.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTpower-electronicsSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/ai-assistants-for-your-businesshttps://salvatorre.com/blog/ai-assistants-for-your-businessWe built the same AI intake assistant for twelve different industries (realtor, home inspector, contractor, HVAC, law firm, dental, and more) so you can see what yours would feel like. All live, all clickable.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsweb-designSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/introducing-salient-ai-powered-project-discoveryhttps://salvatorre.com/blog/introducing-salient-ai-powered-project-discoveryWhat if your website could have a real conversation with a potential client before you ever get on a call? S.A.L.I.E.N.T. is an AI assistant that scopes projects, qualifies leads, and delivers structured briefs. Automatically.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsweb-designSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/evolving-software-development-workflows-ai-agehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/evolving-software-development-workflows-ai-ageA recap of my presentation at FGCU's AI Day on March 12, 2026, how I built a modern software engineering foundation first, then used it as the guardrail system that makes AI-assisted development actually work.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-agentsdevopsSal Torrehttps://salvatorre.com/blog/welcome-to-the-bloghttps://salvatorre.com/blog/welcome-to-the-blogIntroducing The Open Loop - where I share insights on embedded systems, software development, and engineering projects.Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTgeneralSal Torre