The Challenger RP2040 LoRa is an Arduino/CircuitPython compatible Adafruit Feather format microcontroller board based on the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) chip.The transceiver features a LoRa long range modem that provides ultra-long range spread spectrum communication and high interference immunity whilst minimizing current consumption.LoRaThe integrated module LoRa module (RFM95W) can achieve a sensitivity of over -148 dBm utilizing a low cost crystal and bill of materials. The high sensitivity combined with the integrated +20 dBm power amplifier yields industry leading link budget making it optimal for any application requiring range or robustness. LoRa also provides significant advantages in both blocking and selectivity over conventional modulation techniques, solving the traditional design compromise between range, interference immunity and energy consumption.The RFM95W is connected to the RP2040 via SPI channel 1 and a few GPIO’s that is required for signaling. A U.FL connector is used to attach your LoRa antenna to the board. 168 dB maximum link budget +20 dBm – 100 mW constant RF output vs. V supply +14 dBm high efficiency PA Programmable bit rate up to 300 kbps High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12.5 dBm Excellent blocking immunity Low RX current of 10.3 mA, 200 nA register retention Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK, LoRaTM and OOK modulation Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery Preamble detection 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC Specifications Microcontroller RP2040 from Raspberry Pi (133 MHz dual-core Cortex-M0) SPI Two SPI channels configured (second SPI connected to RFM95W) I²C One I²C channel configured UART One UART channel configured Analog inputs 4 analog input channels Radio module RFM95W from Hope RF Flash memory 8 MB, 133 MHz SRAM memory 264 KB (divided into 6 banks) USB 2.0 controller Up to 12 MBit/s full speed (integrated USB 1.1 PHY) JST Battery connector 2.0 mm pitch On board LiPo charger 450 mA standard charge current Dimensions 51 x 23 x 3,2 mm Weight 9 g Downloads Datasheet Design files

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The Challenger RP2040 NFC is a small embedded computer, equipped with an advanced on-board NFC controller (NXP PN7150), in the popular Adafruit Feather form factor. It is based on an RP2040 microcontroller chip from the Raspberry Pi Foundation which is a dual-core Cortex-M0 that can run on a clock up to 133 MHz. NFC The PN7150 is a full featured NFC controller solution with integrated firmware and NCI interface designed for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz. It is fully compatible with NFC forum requirements and is greatly designed based on learnings from previous NXP NFC device generation. It is the ideal solution for rapidly integrating NFC technology in any application, especially small embedded systems reducing Bill of Material (BOM). The integrated design with full NFC forum compliancy gives the user all the following features: Embedded NFC firmware providing all NFC protocols as pre-integrated feature. Direct connection to the main host or microcontroller, by I²C-bus physical and NCI protocol. Ultra-low power consumption in polling loop mode. Highly efficient integrated power management unit (PMU) allowing direct supply from a battery. Specifications Microcontroller RP2040 from Raspberry Pi (133 MHz dual-core Cortex-M0) SPI One SPI channels configured I²C Two I²C channel configured (dedicated I²C for the PN7150) UART One UART channel configured Analog inputs 4 analog input channels NFC module PN7150 from NXP Flash memory 8 MB, 133 MHz SRAM memory 264 KB (divided into 6 banks) USB 2.0 controller Up to 12 MBit/s full speed (integrated USB 1.1 PHY) JST Battery connector 2.0 mm pitch On board LiPo charger 450 mA standard charge current Dimensions 51 x 23 x 3,2 mm Weight 9 g Note: Antenna is not included. Downloads Datasheet Quick start example

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The Challenger RP2040 SD/RTC is an Arduino/CircuitPython compatible Adafruit Feather format microcontroller board based on the Raspberry Pi Pico chip. The board is equipped with an microSD card reader and a Real Time Clock making it super useful for data logging applications. MicroSD Card This board is equipped with a microSD card connector that will house standard microSD cards allowing your application to have many gigabytes of storage room for sensor data or what ever you want to place on it. Together with a fancy display you could also store cool images. Real Time Clock (RTC) MCP79410 is a highly integrated real time clock with nonvolatile memory and many other advanced features. These features include a battery switchover circuit for backup power, a timestamp to log power failures and digital trimming for accuracy. Using a low-cost 32.768 kHz crystal or other clock source, time is tracked in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format with an AM/PM indicator and timing to the second, minute, hour, day of the week, day, month and year. As an interrupt or wakeup signal, a multifunction open drain output can be programmed as an Alarm Out or as a Clock Out that supports 4 selectable frequencies. Specifications Microcontroller RP2040 from Raspberry Pi (133 MHz dual-core Cortex-M0) SPI One SPI channel configured I²C One I²C channel configured UART One UART channel configured Analog inputs 4 analog input channels Flash memory 8 MB, 133 MHz SRAM Memory 264 KB (divided into 6 banks) USB 2.0 controller Up to 12 MBit/s full speed (integrated USB 1.1 PHY) JST Battery connector 2.0 mm pitch On board LiPo charger 500 mA standard charge current RTC MCP79410 (uses I²C0 (Wire) for communication) SD Card One SPI channel used (uses SPI1 to connect to the SD socket) Dimensions 51 x 23 x 3,2 mm Weight 9 g Downloads Datasheet RunCPM image including HW I/O port support CPM File image for RunCPM Getting started with RunCPM for the Challenger RP2040 SD/RTC board CircuitPython download page

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The Challenger RP2040 WiFi is a small embedded computer equipped with a WiFi module, in the popular Adafruit Feather form factor. It is based on an RP2040 microcontroller chip from the Raspberry Pi Foundation which is a dual-core Cortex-M0 that can run on a clock up to 133 MHz. The RP2040 is paired with a 8 MB high-speed flash capable of supplying data up to the max speed. The flash memory can be used both to store instructions for the microcontroller as well as data in a file system and having a file system available makes it easy to store data in a structured and easy to program approach. The device can be powered from a Lithium Polymer battery connected through a standard 2.0 mm connector on the side of the board. An internal battery charging circuit allows you to charge your battery safely and quickly. The device is shipped with a programming resistor that sets the charging current to 250 mA. This resistor can be exchanged by the user to either increase or decrease the charging current, depending on the battery that is being used. The WiFi section on this board is based on the Espressif ESP8285 chip which basically is a ESP8266 with 1 MB flash memory integrated onto the chip making it a complete WiFi only requiring very few external components. The ESP8285 is connected to the microcontroller using a UART channel and the operation is controlled using a set of standardized AT-commands. Specifications Microcontroller RP2040 from Raspberry Pi (133 MHz dual-core Cortex-M0) SPI One SPI channel configured I²C One I²C channel configured UART One UART channel configured (second UART is for the WiFi chip) Analog inputs 4 analog input channels WLAN controller ESP8285 from Espressif (160 MHz single-core Tensilica L106) Flash memory 8 MByte, 133 MHz SRAM memory 264 KByte (divided into 6 banks) USB 2.0 controller Up to 12 MBit/s full speed (integrated USB 1.1 PHY) JST Battery connector 2.0 mm pitch Onboard LiPo charger 250 mA standard charge current Onboard NeoPixel LED RGB LED Dimensions 51 x 23 x 3,2 mm Weight 9 g Downloads Datasheet Design files Product errata

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This is a 170 mm long 868 MHz 50 hm antenna kit targeted for use with iLabs Challenger LoRa products. The antenna can tilt and swivel making it easy to install it in various applications. The kit also comes with a RF cable assembly containing an SMA (Female) and JK-IPEX/MHF/U.FL for connection to the PCB. The coax is a 1-13 mm 50 Ohm cable and is 100 mm’s long.

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Ready to explore the world around you? By attaching the Sense HAT to your Raspberry Pi, you can quickly and easily develop a variety of creative applications, useful experiments, and exciting games. The Sense HAT contains several helpful environmental sensors: temperature, humidity, pressure, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. Additionally, an 8x8 LED matrix is provided with RGB LEDs, which can be used to display multi-color scrolling or fixed information, such as the sensor data. Use the small onboard joystick for games or applications that require user input. In Innovate with Sense HAT for Raspberry Pi, Dr. Dogan Ibrahim explains how to use the Sense HAT in Raspberry Pi Zero W-based projects. Using simple terms, he details how to incorporate the Sense HAT board in interesting visual and sensor-based projects. You can complete all the projects with other Raspberry Pi models without any modifications. Exploring with Sense HAT for Raspberry Pi includes projects featuring external hardware components in addition to the Sense HAT board. You will learn to connect the Sense HAT board to the Raspberry Pi using jumper wires so that some of the GPIO ports are free to be interfaced to external components, such as to buzzers, relays, LEDs, LCDs, motors, and other sensors. The book includes full program listings and detailed project descriptions. Complete circuit diagrams of the projects using external components are given where necessary. All the projects were developed using the latest version of the Python 3 programming language. You can easily download projects from the book’s web page. Let’s start exploring with Sense HAT.

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Ready to explore the world around you? By attaching the Sense HAT to your Raspberry Pi, you can quickly and easily develop a variety of creative applications, useful experiments, and exciting games. The Sense HAT contains several helpful environmental sensors: temperature, humidity, pressure, accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope. Additionally, an 8x8 LED matrix is provided with RGB LEDs, which can be used to display multi-color scrolling or fixed information, such as the sensor data. Use the small onboard joystick for games or applications that require user input. In Innovate with Sense HAT for Raspberry Pi, Dr. Dogan Ibrahim explains how to use the Sense HAT in Raspberry Pi Zero W-based projects. Using simple terms, he details how to incorporate the Sense HAT board in interesting visual and sensor-based projects. You can complete all the projects with other Raspberry Pi models without any modifications. Exploring with Sense HAT for Raspberry Pi includes projects featuring external hardware components in addition to the Sense HAT board. You will learn to connect the Sense HAT board to the Raspberry Pi using jumper wires so that some of the GPIO ports are free to be interfaced to external components, such as to buzzers, relays, LEDs, LCDs, motors, and other sensors. The book includes full program listings and detailed project descriptions. Complete circuit diagrams of the projects using external components are given where necessary. All the projects were developed using the latest version of the Python 3 programming language. You can easily download projects from the book’s web page. Let’s start exploring with Sense HAT.

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An Introduction to RISC-V RISC-V is an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that is both free and open. This means that the RISC-V ISA itself does not require a licensing fee, although individual implementations may do so. The RISC-V ISA is curated by a non-profit foundation with no commercial interest in products or services that use it, and it is possible for anyone to submit contributions to the RISC-V specifications. The RISC-V ISA is suitable for applications ranging from embedded microcontrollers to supercomputers. This book will first describe the 32-bit RISC-V ISA, including both the base instruction set as well as the majority of the currently-defined extensions. The book will then describe, in detail, an open-source implementation of the ISA that is intended for embedded control applications. This implementation includes the base instruction set as well as a number of standard extensions. After the description of the CPU design is complete the design is expanded to include memory and some simple I/O. The resulting microcontroller will then be implemented in an affordable FPGA development board (available from Elektor) along with a simple software application so that the reader can investigate the finished design.

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The Intelligent Digital Thermostat Temperature Controller is a small switch controller (77x51mm) which allows you to create your own thermostat. With its NTC Sensor and its LED displays, you are able to switch up to 10A 220V depending on the measured temperature.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new concept in intelligent automation and intelligent monitoring using the Internet as the communications medium. The “Things” in IoT usually refer to devices that have unique identifiers and are connected to the Internet to exchange information with each other. Such devices usually have sensors and/or actuators that can be used to collect data about their environments and to monitor and control their environments. The collected data can be processed locally or it can be sent to centralized servers or to the cloud for remote storage and processing. For example, a small device at the size of a matchbox can be used to collect data about the temperature, relative humidity and the atmospheric pressure. This data can be sent and stored in the cloud. Anyone with a mobile device can then access and monitor this data at any time and from anywhere on Earth provided there is Internet connectivity. In addition, users can for example, adjust the central heating remotely using their mobile devices and accessing the cloud. This book is written for students, for practising engineers and for hobbyists who want to learn more about the building blocks of an IoT system and also learn how to setup an IoT system using these blocks. Chapter 1 is an introduction to the IoT systems. In Chapter 2, the basic concepts and possible IoT architectures are discussed. The important parts of any IoT system are the sensors and actuators and they are described briefly in Chapter 3. The devices in an IoT system usually communicate with each other and the important aspect of IoT communication is covered in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 proceeds with the features of some of the commonly used development kits. One of these, the Clicker 2 for PIC18FJ manufactured by mikroElektronika, can be used as a processor in IoT systems and its features are described in detail in Chapter 6. A popular microcontroller C language, mikroC Pro for PIC gets introduced in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 covers the use of a click board with the Clicker 2 for PIC18FJ development kit. Similarly, the use of a sensor click board is described as a project in Chapter 9, and an actuator board in Chapter 10. Chapters 11 and 12 cover Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies in microcontroller based systems, and the remaining chapters of the book demo the creation of a simple Wi-Fi based IoT system with cloud-based data storage. This book has been written with the assumption that the reader has taken a course on digital logic design and has been exposed to writing programs using at least one high-level programming language. Knowledge of the C programming language will be very useful. Also, familiarity with at least one member of the PIC series of microcontrollers (e.g. PIC16 or PIC18) will be an advantage. The knowledge of assembly language programming is not required because all the projects in the book are based on using the C language. If you are a total beginner in programming you can still access the e-book, but first you are advised to study introductory books on microcontrollers.

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This book is aimed at practising engineers, students and hobbyists. It is intended as a source of reference for hardware and software associated with instrumentation and control engineering. Examples are presented from a range of industries and applications. Throughout the book, circuit diagrams and software listings are described, typical of many measurement and control applications. The hardware and software designs may be used as a basis for application by the reader. The book contains examples of PIC, PLC, PAC and PC programming. All code samples are available to download free of charge from the support website. After an introductory section on control theory and modelling, the text focus is upon software for control system simulation and implementation, with appropriate reference to interfacing, electronic hardware and computing platforms. Introduction to Control Engineering is a sourcebook of solutions for control system applications!

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In 35 Projects with the Raspberry Pi and Arduino The Internet of Things (IoT) is a trend with a strong technological impulse. At home, we want to do everything on our tablets, from browsing Facebook to watching TV, from operating lights to keeping an eye on the temperature. In 35 fun projects, this book will show you how to build your own Internet of Things system. We'll cover the hardware (primarily the Raspberry Pi and Arduino) and the software that makes control via Internet possible. We employ Wi-Fi and radio links so no requirement any longer to install cabling crisscross through your home. Assuming the projects in the book are finished, you have a complete Internet of Things system that allows you to control and view of everything in your home. For example, if there's something in the mail box or the car is securely in the garage. Also, you can switch on the lights and the alarm from your couch. The crisp explanations allow the projects to be customized with ease, for example, to turn on your coffee machine or TV remotely. The index gives easy access to creative projects that can serve as an example, enabling you to do all the connecting to the IoT independently. All project software can be downloaded free of charge from the Elektor website. In this unique book, Raspberry Pi, Arduino and HTML webpages with stylesheets and JavaScript come together in clearly-described, easy-to-build projects. This special book is an essential part of your collection!

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There are many so-called 'Arduino compatible' platforms on the market. The ESP8266 – in the form of the WeMos D1 Mini Pro – is one that really stands out. This device includes WiFi Internet access and the option of a flash file system using up to 16 MB of external flash memory. Furthermore, there are ample in/output pins (though only one analogue input), PWM, I²C, and one-wire. Needless to say, you are easily able to construct many small IoT devices! This book contains the following builds: A colourful smart home accessory refrigerator controller 230 V power monitor door lock monitor and some further spin-off devices. All builds are documented together with relevant background information for further study. For your convenience, there is a small PCB for most of the designs; you can also use a perf board. You don’t need to be an expert but the minimum recommended essentials include basic experience with a PC, software, and hardware, including the ability to surf the Internet and assemble PCBs. And of course: A handle was kept on development costs. All custom software for the IoT devices and PCB layouts are available for free download from at Elektor.com.

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TapNLink modules provide wireless interfaces for linking electronic systems to mobile devices and the Cloud. TapNLink connects directly to the target system's microcontroller. It integrates into and is powered by the target system. All TapNLink products are easily configured to control access by different types of users to data in the target system. TapNLink facilitates rapid creation of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) that run on Android, iOS and Windows mobiles. HMI apps are easily customized for different users and can be deployed and updated to keep pace with evolving system requirements and user needs. TapNLink Wi-Fi modules can also be configured to connect the target system permanently to a wireless network and the Cloud. This enables permanent logging of target system data and alarms. Features Wireless Channels Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.2) Near Field Communication (NFC) Type5 tag (ISO/IEC 15693) Supported Target Connections: Connects on 2 GPIO of the target microcontroller and supports: Serial interface with Software Secure Serial Port (S3P) protocol Serial interface with ARM SWD debug protocol. UART with Modbus protocol Mobile Platform Support HTML5 web apps (Android, iOS) API for Cordova (Android, iOS, Windows 10) Java (Android, iOS native) Auto-app generator for Android and iOS mobiles Security Configurable access profiles Configurable, encrypted passwords AES-128/256 module-level data encryption Configurable secure pairing with NFC Dimensions: 38 mm x 28 mm x 3 mm Electrical Characteristics Input voltage: 2.3V to 3.6 V Low power consumption: Standby: 100 µA NFC Tx/Rx: 7 mA Wi-Fi Rx: 110 mA Wi-Fi Tx : 280 mA (802.11b) Temperature Range: -20°C ~ +55°C Compliance CE (Europe), FCC (USA), IC (Canada) REACH RoHS WEEE Ordering Information Base Part Number: TnL-FIW103 MOQ: 20 modules TapNLink modules pre-qualified, pre-programmed and ready to configure. IoTize Studio configuration and testing software Software for HMI on mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows 10) IoTize Cloud MQTT infrastructure (open source) For more information, check out the datasheet here.

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This fiberglass outdoor antenna is optimized for receiving signals in the 868 MHz ISM band, supporting technologies such as Sigfox, LoRa, Mesh Networks, and Helium. The antenna consists of a half-wave dipole with 4.4 dBi gain, encapsulated inside a fiberglass radome with an aluminum mounting base. Specifications Frequency 868-870 MHz Antenna type Dipole 1/2 wave Connector N female Installation type Mast Diam 35-60 mm (mounting bracket included) Gain 4.4 dBi SWR ≤1.5 Type of Polarization Vertical Maximum power 10 W Impedance 50 Ohms Dimensions 52.5 cm Tube diameter 26 mm Base antenna 32 mm Operating temperature −30°C to +60°C Included ISM Band Antenna (868 Mhz) Mast bracket (for installation on a 35 to 60 mm diameter mast)

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The AxiDraw's pen holder normally holds the pen parallel to the front face of the vertical pen slide, either vertically or at 45° from vertical. This heavy-gauge aluminum adapter sits between the front face of the vertical slide and the pen clip, and serves to rotate the pen tip an additional 45°, not from vertical but out from parallel to the front face of the vertical slide. This gives the AxiDraw the ability to hold a pen in a 'right handed' grip, as opposed to the normal 'center-handed' (for lack of a better description) position. The right-handed grip makes it possible to hold the pen at a consistent angle suitable for use with regular pens, but also stub, italic, parallel, and chisel-point pens. Compatibility This adapter is compatible only with AxiDraw V3 family pen plotters that mount the pen on a 2-hole vertical slide. This includes all AxiDraw V3/A3 and AxiDraw V3 XLX units, and all AxiDraw V3 units manufactured after February 2017.

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The JLINK V9 USB-JTAG Arm Emulator/Debugger is a high-performance and reliable tool for programming and debugging ARM Cortex-M, Cortex-A/R, and other supported microcontrollers via JTAG and SWD interfaces. Features Universal Compatibility: Supports a wide range of ARM-based MCUs and cores including Cortex-M0, M3, M4, M7, A5, A7, A9, and R4. High-Speed Performance: Fast data throughput for both flash programming and real-time debugging with minimal latency. Multi-Interface Support: Offers both JTAG and SWD modes, enabling flexible use in different development environments. Plug & Play via USB: Easy connection to your PC with USB 2.0 interface; no external power supply required. Robust Software Support: Fully compatible with SEGGER J-Link software tools and supported by major IDEs including Keil MDK, IAR EWARM, SEGGER Embedded Studio, and others. Included 1x JLINK V9 USB-JTAG Arm Emulator/Debugger 1x USB Cable 1x Connector Cable

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This 12.7 (5") touchscreen display stands out through its contrasty and sharp image. It offers a maximum resolution of 800 x 480 Pixels. A particular HDMI adapter is delivered with the display, with which this can be attached directly to the Raspberry and can be fixed to an unit with the aid of openings for the screws. Features Display: 5" (12.7 cm) Weight: 159 g Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels Display Type: Touch-Control Amount HDMI-HDMI Adapter: 1x Micro USB Interface (only Power): 1x Supports Raspberry: Raspbian, Ubuntu Dimensions, without mounting: 120 x 79 x 7 mm Scope of supply: 5 inch HDMI LCD, HDMI-HDMI Adapter, Touchpen

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The RGB matrix module is equipped with 4096 LEDs and is characterized by a particularly small grid size of only 3mm. This makes it ideal for pictorial representations. Video sequences can also be displayed. The module is supplied with the necessary cables. It is perfectly suited in combinations with single board computers like the Raspberry Pi, Arduino, BBC Microbit and many more. Specifications Display RGB-LED Resolution 64 x 64 Amount of LED 4096 LEDs LED Size 3 mm Pitch Supply Voltage 5 V Max. Power Input 40 W Control 1/32 Scan Operating Temperature -20~55°C Viewing Angle 140° Pixel Density 111111 Pixel/m² Dimensions 192 x 192 x 14 mm Weight 246 g Items Shipped LED-Matrix, Kabel Downloads Datasheet Manual

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This 7' touch display convinces with its variety of different application possibilities. The display can be connected via HDMI as well as via VGA. It has a 3.5 mm audio connector and a 4-pin JST-connector, to which headphones or two 2 W / 5 Ω speakers can be connected. The integrated software allows you to configure settings such as contrast and brightness using the buttons on the side. Specifications LCD type IPS Resolution 1024 x 600 Contrast 800:1 Brightness 350 CD/m² Multitouch Capacitive, 5 Points Connections Connections HDMI, VGA, Audio 3.5 mm, JST connector for two 2 W / 5 Ω speaker Power supply 5 V/2 A Viewing angle 175° Colors 16,7 M Further special features Additional solder pads to lead the buttons to the Dimensions 165 x 124 x 13 mm Included 1x 7' Display 1x microUSB-cable 1x VGA-cable 1x HDMI-cable 1x HDMI-microHDMI-cable Downloads Datasheet Manual

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