The SMD Starter I prototype production line consists of the stencil printer TSD240, the SMD placement device PlaceMAN and the reflow oven 3LHR10. Stencil printer SD240 (+ Metal Squeegee 155 mm) Stencil size: max. 175 x 255 mm PCB size: max. 180 x 240 mm Size: 410 x 270 x 110 mm Weight: 6.7 kg incl. metal squeegee 155 mm incl. 8 magnets to hold the PCB, 6 of them with M3 grub screw Manual SMD pick-and-place device PlaceMAN for standard components incl. vacuum pump (without feeders, camera, monitor and dispenser) Equipped with smooth-running placement arm, placement head with one-hand operation, rotation of the Z-axis and automatic vacuum switch-off, incl. PCB holder, vacuum unit and 2 placement needles with rubber suction cups. Capacity of feeder (not included) 2x feeder cassette for 10 x 8 mm wheels left 4x feeder cassette for rod feeders for 5 rods each Further feeding systems are possible within the assembly area, e.g. strip-feeder plug-in system Dimensions Base unit (LxWxH): 765 x 390 x 210 mm With feeder cassette for 10 x 8 mm rolls (LxWxH): 765 x 390 x 210 mm With feeder cassette for 10 x 8 mm rolls and feeder cassette for rod feeder (LxWxH): 765 x 430 x 210 mm (height may vary due to rod length) With feeder cassette for 10 x 8 mm rolls incl. holder for 10 rolls and feeder cassette for rod feeder (LxWxH): 765 x 430 x 210 mm (height may vary due to rod length) Specifications Weight of basic unit: approx. 6 kg Axis travel (x,y,z): 470 x 230 x 15 mm Max. working area: 380 x 240 mm Max. PCB size: 230 x 360 mm Power supply: 230/12 V, 800 mA Power supply vacuum pump: 230 V, 6 W 3LHR10 Reflow Oven (programmable for lead-free soldering with manual drawer and tablet control) Reflow oven with IR and convection heating. Forced hot air convection ensures a uniform temperature profile throughout the chamber. After manually opening the door, the fans are turned on and the soldered PCB is quickly cooled. Small reflow oven with manual door Industry 4.0 ready, Bluetooth communication + tablet IR + convection heating Android application to connect to tablet or smartphone 100 different user programs Delivery content: 3LHR10, tablet with app, protective cover for tablet, 4 PCB holders, external thermocouple, manual at tablet Application Connect the oven to the power supply and connect the optionally available extraction system (3LFE10S) to the exhaust air nozzle. After the first turn on, the oven will search for a tablet or smartphone. When both are connected to the Android app, choose the programming of the oven. Here, programmable temperature and preheating time as well as temperature and other data are to be set. Register with the tablet to use the full scope of the software. If the oven is already programmed, the user can control the operation with buttons and display at the front panel. When the reflow process is complete, an audible signal sounds. A signal is also displayed on the tablet/smartphone. The drawer must now be opened manually. The Android application displays process status, time and temperature or other information. Specifications Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz Maximum power: 3100 W Temperatures: 50-260°C Dimensions: 510 x 370 x 340 mm Maximum weight: 16 kg Grid dimensions: 350 x 220 mm Maximum dimensions of the printed circuit board: 300 x 200 mm Maximum component height on the PCB: 50 mm at the top, 30 mm at the bottom Scope of delivery Stencil printer TSD240 SMD placement device PlaceMAN Reflow oven 3LHR10
This is the second edition of a book aimed at engineers, scientists, and hobbyists who want to interface PCs with hardware projects using graphical user interfaces. Desktop and web-based applications are covered.
The programming language used is Python 3, which is one of the most popular languages around: speed of programming being a key feature. The book has been revised and updated with an emphasis on getting the user to produce practical designs with ease – a text editor is all that is required to produce Python programs.
Hardware interfacing is achieved using an Arduino Uno as a remote slave. A full description and source code of the communication interface is given in the book. The slave provides digital and analog input and outputs. Multiple Unos can be included in one project with all control code written in Python and running on a PC One project involves a PIC microcontroller with the code provided that can be loaded into the PIC using the Uno.
The web applications and server are all implemented in Python, allowing you to access your electronic hardware over the Internet. The Raspberry Pi computer can be used as your web server. An introductory chapter is provided to get you started with using Linux.
The book is written for use with Debian or variations including Mint or Ubuntu. All of the programs in the book are freely available, ready to use and experiment with by way of a download from Elektor.
The Arduino Pro Portenta Vision Shield brings industry-rated features to your Portenta. This hardware add-on will let you run embedded computer vision applications, connect wirelessly or via Ethernet to the Arduino Cloud or your own infrastructure, and activate your system upon the detection of sound events.
Features
324x324 pixels camera sensor: use one of the cores in Portenta to run image recognition algorithms using the OpenMV for Arduino editor
100 Mbps Ethernet connector: get your Portenta H7 connected to the wired Internet
2 onboard microphones for directional sound detection: capture and analyse sound in real-time
JTAG connector: perform low-level debugging of your Portenta board or special firmware updates using an external programmer
SD-Card connector: store your captured data in the card, or read configuration files
The Vision Shield has been designed to fit on top of the Arduino Portenta family. The Portenta boards feature multicore 32-bit ARM Cortex processors running at hundreds of megahertz, with megabytes of program memory and RAM. Portenta boards come with WiFi and Bluetooth.
Embedded Computer Vision Made Easy
Arduino has teamed up with OpenMV to offer you a free license to the OpenMV IDE, an easy way into computer vision using MicroPython as a programming paradigm. Download the OpenMV for Arduino Editor from our professional tutorials site and browse through the examples we have prepared for you inside the OpenMV IDE. Companies across the whole world are already building their commercial products based on this simple-yet-powerful approach to detect, filter, and classify images, QR codes, and others.
Debugging With Professional Tools
Connect your Portenta H7 to a professional debugger through the JTAG connector. Use professional software tools like the ones from Lauterbach or Segger on top of your board to debug your code step by step. The Vision Shield exposes the required pins for you to plug in your external JTAG.
Camera
Himax HM-01B0 camera module
Resolution
320 x 320 active pixel resolution with support for QVGA
Image sensor
High sensitivity 3.6μ BrightSense pixel technology
Microphone
2 x MP34DT05
Length
66 mm
Width
25 mm
Weight
11 gr
For more information, check out the tutorials provided by Arduino here.
The Arduino Pro Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield allows you to enhance the connectivity features of your Portenta H7 applications. The shield leverages a Cinterion TX62 wireless module by Thales, designed for highly efficient, low-power IoT applications to deliver optimized bandwidth and performance.
The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield combines with the strong edge computing power of the Portenta H7 to enable the development of asset tracking and remote monitoring applications in industrial settings, as well as in agriculture, public utilities and smart cities. The shield offers cellular connectivity to both Cat. M1 and NB-IoT networks with the option to use eSIM technology. Easily track your valuables – across the city or worldwide – with your choice of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou.
Features
Change connectivity capabilities without changing the board
Add NB-IoT, CAT. M1 and positioning to any Portenta product
Possibility to create a small multiprotocol router (WiFi - BT + NB-IoT/CAT. M1)
Greatly reduce communication bandwidth requirements in IoT applications
Low-power module
Compatible also with MKR boards
Remote Monitoring
Industrial and agricultural companies can leverage the Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield to remotely monitor gas detectors, optical sensors, machinery alarm systems, biological bug traps and more.
Technology providers providing smart city solutions can compound the power and reliability of the Portenta H7 with the Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield, to connect data and automate actions for a truly optimized use of resources and enhanced user experience.
Asset Monitoring
Add monitoring capabilities to any asset by combining the performance and edge computing features of the Portenta family boards. The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is ideal to monitor valuable goods and also for monitoring industrial machinery and equipment.
Specifications
Connectivity
Cinterion TX62 wireless module; NB-IoT - LTE CAT.M1; 3GPP Rel.14 Compliant Protocol LTE Cat. M1/NB1/NB2; UMTS BANDS: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12(17) / 13 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 66 / 71 / 85; LTE Cat.M1 DL: max. 300 kbps, UL: max. 1.1 Mbps; LTE Cat.NB1 DL: max. 27 kbps, UL: max. 63 kbps; LTE Cat.NB2 DL: max. 124 kbps, UL: max. 158 kbps
Short messaging service (SMS)
Point-to-point mobile terminated (MT) and mobile originated (MO) Text Mode; Protocol Data Unit (PDU) Mode
Localization support
GNSS capability (GPS/BeiDou/Galileo/GLONASS)
Other
Embedded IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP stack access; Internet Services: TCP server/client, UDP client, DNS, Ping, HTTP client, FTP client, MQTT client Secure Connection with TLS/DTLS Secure boot
Dimensions
66 x 25.4 mm
Operating temperature
-40° C to +85° C (-104° F to 185°F)
Downloads
Datasheet
Schematics
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Arduino Portenta Machine Control and Arduino Portenta H7A CAN-to-MQTT Gateway Demo Project
Unboxing the Elektor LCR Meter with David Cuartielles
MicroPython Enters the World of Arduino
Connected Projects, SimplifiedDive Into the Arduino Cloud
Introduction to TinyMLBig Is Not Always Better
Arduino K-Way
Writing Arduino Sketches Just Got Better
Get to Know Arduino
Getting Started with the Portenta X8Manage Software Securely with Containers
Build, Deploy, and Maintain Scalable, Secure ApplicationsWith Arduino Portenta X8 Featuring NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini Applications Processor and EdgeLock SE050 Secure Element
How I Automated My HomeArduino CEO Fabio Violante Shares Solutions
Altair 8800 SimulatorHardware Simulation of a Vintage Computer
MS-DOS on the Portenta H7Run Old-School Software on Contemporary Hardware
Grow It YourselfA Digitally Controlled, Single-Box Solution for Indoor Farming
Save the Planet With Home Automation?MQTT on the Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect
Go Professional with Arduino Pro
Smart Ovens Take a Leap Into the Future
Tagvance Builds Safer Construction Sites with Arduino
Santagostino Breathes Easywith Remote Monitoring that Leverages AI for Predictive Maintenance
Security Flies High with RIoT Secure’s MKR-Based Solution
Open-Source Brings a New Generation of Water Management to the World
SensoDetect Deforestation with Sound Analysis
The Mozzi Arduino Library for Sound SynthesisInsights from Tim Barrass
The New Portenta X8 (with Linux!) and Max Carrier Redefine What’s Possible
How Using Arduino Helps Students Build Future Skills
Must-Haves for Your Electronics Workspace
The Importance of Robotics in Education
Dependable IoT Based Upon LoRa
Unboxing the Portenta Machine Control
8-Bit Gaming with Arduboy
Reducing Water Usage at Horseback Riding TracksAn IoT to Constantly Monitor Soil Humidity and Temperature Levels
The Panettone ProjectA sourdough starter management and maintenance system
Supporting Arduino Resellers
Space Invaders with Arduino
Art with ArduinoInspiring Insights from Artists and Designers
Arduino Product Catalogue
The Future of Arduino
From Simple Ciphers to Secure Systems
Understanding how to apply cryptography on modern microcontrollers is essential for building secure, reliable, and trustworthy systems. This book explains cryptography in the context of embedded hardware, from classical ciphers that illustrate core principles to modern techniques such as AES for practical high-security applications.
By combining mathematical theory with real-world microcontroller implementations, readers learn not only how cryptography works, but also how to implement it effectively on systems with limited processing power and memory. The book is intended for students starting out in cryptography, hobbyists securing personal projects, and engineers looking for a structured guide to embedded security.
The book covers these key topics in applied cryptography:
Classical ciphers on Arduino Uno and Raspberry Pi Pico, with full programs: Spartan Scytale, Hebrew Atbash, Caesar, ROT13, Alberti Disk, Vigenère, Affine, Polybius, Playfair, Beaufort, Ottoman Codebook, and One-Time Pad.
Hacking classical ciphers using microcontrollers, with examples.
Pseudo-random (PRNG) and true random number generation (TRNG) on microcontrollers.
Symmetric-key cryptography with full programs: DES and AES-128/256.
Memory and speed constraints of cryptography on microcontrollers.
Asymmetric cryptography: public/private keys, digital signatures, key distribution and derivation (KDF), RSA, and SHA-256 implementations.
A complete secure communication program using RSA and AES-256.
A glossary of commonly used cryptography terms.