The UDP3305S-E is a high-performance programmable linear DC power supply. It has a clear LCD user interface, excellent performance indicators, a variety of analysis functions and communication interfaces. It can meet the diversified test needs of users. It aims to provide cost-effective DC programmable power supply equipment for teaching, scientific research, industry and other fields. LCD interactive interface Using a 4.3-inch high-definition display screen, it provides users with a man-machine interface with rich functions and simple operation, which can display the current set output voltage/current, actual output voltage/current and protection output voltage/current value of the power supply in real time. The functional interface is simple and comprehensive, easy to operate. One-key setting for series and parallel The series-parallel connection between CH1 and CH2 of the main channel can be realized without external connection, which simplifies the connection and makes the test easier. List/Delayer function With list and delay setting functions, it can set up to 2048 sets of data according to test requirements, and the number of cycles can reach 99999. It is used with waveform templates, which is very convenient for cycle testing and aging testing. Rich remote control interface Standard RS232 communication interface, Ethernet interface, Digital I/O and master and slave USB interfaces, can be controlled by remote connection to Ethernet, or through RS232 and USB, with the host computer software to achieve software control. Specifications Type Linear DC power supply Channels 4 Total power 328 W Output voltage CH1/CH2: 0~30 VCH3: 0~6 VCH4: 5 V Output current CH1/CH2: 0~5 ACH3: 0~3 ACH4: 2 A Resolution 10 mV, 1 mA Setting accuracy 0.3% +20 mV<0.2% +5 mA Connectivity USB Device, RS-232, LAN, USB host, Digital I/O Included 1x UDP3305S-E DC Power Supply 1x Power cord 1x USB cable Downloads Datasheet User manual Programming manual Software V1.0 Firmware V1.10

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This e-book (pdf), a software-only follow up to the best-selling Elektor Visual Studio C# range of books, is aimed at Engineers, Scientists and Enthusiasts who want to learn about the C# language and development environment. It covers steps from installation, the .NET framework and object oriented programming, through to more advanced concepts including database applications, threading and multi-tasking, internet/network communications and writing DLLs. The DirectX chapters also include video capture. The e-book concludes with several chapters on writing Android applications in C# using the Xamarin add-on. This e-book is based on the Visual Studio 2015 development environment and latest C# additions including WPF applications, LINQ queries, Charts and new commands such as await and async. The latest Visual Studio debugging features (PerfTips, Diagnostic Tool window and IntellTrace) are covered. Finally, the Android chapters include GPS, E-mail and SMS applications. Additionally, the e-book provides free on-line access to extensive, well-documented examples — in a try for yourself style — together with links to the author’s videos, guiding you through the necessary steps to get the expected results.

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The State of Hollow State Audio in the Second Decade of the 21st Century Vacuum-tube (or valve, depending upon which side of the pond you live on) technology spawned the Age of Electronics early in the 20th Century. Until the advent of solid-state electronics near mid-century, hollow-state devices were the only choice. But following the invention of the transistor (after their process fell to reasonable levels), within a couple of decades, the death of vacuum tubes was widely heralded. Yet here we are some five decades later, and hollow-state equipment is enjoying something of a comeback, especially in the music and high-end audio industries. Many issues surround hollow-state audio: Does it produce—as some claim—better sound? If so, is there science to back up these claims? How do hollow-state circuits work? How do you design hollow-state audio circuits? If hollow-state equipment fails, how do you go about troubleshooting and repairing it? Can we recreate some of the classic hollow-state audio devices for modern listening rooms and recording studios? How can we intelligently modify hollow-state amplifiers to our taste? These and other topics are covered in The State of Hollow State Audio.

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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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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. High-End from the Elektor Lab Fortissimo-100 High-End AmplifierFully symmetrical audio output stage and 100/190 W Checking the Frequency of Tuned Circuits and CrystalsTips & Tricks, Best Practices and Other Useful Information PCB Tips and Tricks Soldering – So What?A Closer Look at Current Soldering Technology Low-Latency Bluetooth Garage Door ControlTake Control with Short BLE Messages from a Smartphone Ideal Diode ControllerDiode Circuits with Low Power Dissipation LED Garlands with ESP32 and FreeRTOSFlashing and Variable Brightness Starting Out in Electronics……Cheerfully Continues Zenering FM/DAB+ ReceiverThe Best of Both Worlds From Life’s ExperienceElectronica Obscura Tracing the Cause of Software Bugs WirelesslyCircular Buffer and Webserver on the ESP32 Did Covid Cause a Boost in Engineering Innovation?Innovative Components and Solutions from 2022 Ersa i-CON TRACE – The IoT Soldering Station for Makers Infographics What Are We Going to Do with All This Compute? How to Drive Ynvisible’s E-Paper Display All-Time Innovation with InnoFaithQ&A with Walter Arkesteijn Industrial AutomationEasy and scalable IoT-Retrofitting Next Generation Oscilloscopes for Accelerated InsightRohde & Schwarz introduces the R&S MXO 4 series Low Profile Linear Connectors Solve Multi-Signal Data Management Smart – Innovative – Cost-EfficientGateMate FPGAs Developed and Manufactured in Germany Tools to Support Low-Cost Sensor Development PolyfusesPeculiar Parts, the Series Isolated Analog Output for Arduino Uno HomeLab Tours... Discovers the Theremin electronica fast forward 2022 - powered by ElektorLineup and Timetable Radio Direction FindingTracking Down Lost Wireless Weather Sensors Estimate an IC's Internal NoiseA Simple Method Ethics in ActionPowered by WEEF No Ethics, No Sustainable BusinessAn Interview with Professor Stefan Heinemann The 2023 WEEF Index Filter SoftwareDesign Tools for Analog Filters TV-B-Gone!... Or At Least B-OFF RP2040-Based Air Quality Measurement elekterminal Kickstart to Python 3Sample Chapter: Digital Image Processing and Wand Library SOLARPUNKA Brighter Future Ahead Hexadoku

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Raspberry Pi 5 provides two four-lane MIPI connectors, each of which can support either a camera or a display. These connectors use the same 22-way, 0.5 mm-pitch “mini” FPC format as the Compute Module Development Kit, and require adapter cables to connect to the 15-way, 1 mm-pitch “standard” format connectors on current Raspbery Pi camera and display products.These mini-to-standard adapter cables for cameras and displays (note that a camera cable should not be used with a display, and vice versa) are available in 200 mm, 300 mm and 500 mm lengths.

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The iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit is what you need for the most essential electronics repairs – like screen and battery swaps – and everything you need for most household DIY fixes. Get started in electronics repair with all the bits and precision tools to handle your most urgent screen breaks and battery swaps. Or simply upgrade your home DIY toolkit with what you need to service door knobs, home appliances, eyeglasses, and more. Included Magnetized Driver Handle Angled Precision Tweezers Spudger Jimmy iFixit Opening Tool iFixit Opening Picks set of 6 Suction Handle Easy-to-Open Magnetized Case Lid with Built-in Sorting Tray Sixteen 4mm Precision Screwdriver Bits Phillips - 000, 00, 0, 1 Pentalobe - P2, P5 Flathead - 1 mm, 2.5 mm, 4 mm Torx - T4, T5 Torx Security - TR6, TR8, TR10 Tri-Point - Y000 SIM Eject Bit Specifications Bit Metal: 6150 Steel Driver Material: Polymer Case Material: ABS Foam: EVA

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. OBD2 Sensor DashboardOld Dials Sparked a Quest for Real Data OBD2: Add a Rev Counter and Gear Shift Indicator to Your CarRetro, but Super Useful LiDAR and Vision Sensors for Robotics Sensor+Test 2025 and PCIM 2025 Contact-Free E-Field Measurements (1)A Vibrating Membrane for Assessing DC Voltages or Static Electric Fields Wireless Mailbox NotifierFrom Optical Sensors to Radar, Exploring a Few Options Elektor Mini-WheelieA Self-Balancing Robot Solar CellsPeculiar Parts, the Series Getting Started With a Modern Radar SensorIs an Accurate Measurement on Your Radar? From Life’s ExperiencePaper Factory CybersecurityTough Times for Hackers Siglent Presents Next-Gen Multi-Channel OscilloscopesHigh-Performance Solutions for Modern Power and Embedded Systems Bluetooth 6.0 Brings Enhanced Distance-Ranging ApplicationsNew Version Offers Improved Device Positioning and Location Services Exploring Wireless Communication with BeagleY-AI Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters Starting Out in Electronics……Concludes the Topic on Opamps A Powerful AI Code AssistantSpeed Up Your Development with Continue and Visual Studio Code Solar Charge Controller with MPPT (2)The Circuit Ultrasonic Obstacle DetectorA Simple Project to Help Those with Impaired Vision 2025: An AI OdysseyMid-Year Review Raspberry Pi Standalone MIDI Synthesizer (3)Making It Smarter and Adding a User Interface Meshtastic: A Demo ProjectAn Intelligent Mesh of LoRa Radios Analog Audio Frequency GeneratorHigh-Quality Adjustable Frequency Sine Wave Generator

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Elektor Magazine EN January/February 2021 (PDF)

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This kit includes iFixit's widest assortment of bits, complete with every driver head you’ll need to tackle any repair or DIY project. It includes standard bits like Phillips and Flathead in a full range of sizes to handle everything from precision electronics repair to home DIY projects. And it wouldn’t be an iFixit bit set if it didn’t include all the exotic bits from Pentalobes for Apple iPhone and MacBook repair to Gamebits for your vintage Nintendo consoles. All of the next-gen bit sets have been re-designed in order to maximize convenience and usability. The bit set lid is held in place with magnets to increase product lifespan (no more broken hinges or clasps) and also mounts to the back of the bit set case to keep it out of the way while you do your work. If you need help keeping your screws and parts organized, you can use the lid’s integrated sorting tray. The 4 mm bits have been adjusted and have now a longer neck for a deeper and more precise reach. Toolkit Includes Easy-to-Open Magnetized Case Lid with Built-in Sorting Tray 4 mm Aluminum Bit Driver 1/4' Aluminum Bit Driver 4 mm Screwdriver Bits Phillips - 000, 00, 0 Flathead - 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 mm Torx - T2, T3, T4, T5 Torx Security - TR6, TR7, TR8 Pentalobe - P2, P5, P6 JIS - 000, 00, 0, 1 Hex - 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5 mm Hex Security - 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 mm Tri-point - Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1 Nut driver - 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 mm Gamebit - 3.8, 4.5 mm Spanner - 4, 6 Triangle - 2, 2.2, 2.6, 3 mm Oval Bit iPhone Standoff Bit Sim Eject Bit Magnetic Pickup Bit 1/4' Screwdriver Bits Phillips - 1, 2, 3 Flathead - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 mm Hex Security - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 mm Hex Security SAE - 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4 Pozidriv - PZ0, PZ1, PZ2, PZ3 Torq-set - 6, 8, 10 Spanner - 8, 10, 12 Square - 0, 1, 2, 3 Spline - M5, M6, M8 Torx Security - TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20, TR25, TR27, TR30, TR35, TR40 Tri-wing 1, 2, 3, 4 Clutch 1, 2, 3 Schrader Valve Hook Drive 1/4' to 4 mm Adapter 1/4' Driver to 1/4' Socket 1/4' Driver to 3/8' Socket 1/4' Socket to 1/4' Driver Specifications Bit Metal: 6150 Steel Driver Material: Anodized Aluminum Case Material: ABS Foam: EVA

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MDP-P906 has a built-in cooling fan, and maximum output power of up to 300 W, which meets a wider range of testing needs and application scenarios. Through 2.4 GHz wireless communication, it can be connected to MDP-M01 Smart Digital Monitor module to realize the free combination of multiple channels of 300 W per channel. MDP-P906 has the index, stability and reliability comparable to a professional power supply. It can output pure current, and provide powerful functions such as programmable output, timing output, timing control, automatic compensation, boost mode, etc., making itself a real cost-effective, smart and customized programmable linear DC power supply. MDP-P906 adopts a precision CNC machined aluminum alloy shell, with fine workmanship, novel, mini and beautiful appearance, it completely subverts the rigid image of traditional desktop power supply. With stackable modular design and wireless communication function, MDP-P906 can work independently or paired, both on the workbench, and be carried out for on-site maintenance. MDP-P906 is a perfect solution for electronic engineer, especially field application engineers to meet different needs of power sources. Built-in silent cooling fan, instant cooling, ensure a stable and efficient output! Smart linear compensation, constant voltage & constant current Positive & negative output, series boost, parallel current sharing Applications Universal tests and teaching experiments in R&D laboratory Maintenance of digital products Property verification and fault diagnosis of devices and circuits Emergency power supply for model airplanes and vehicles Power supply testing of RF and microwave circuits or modules Quality control and quality inspection Supply purified power for high-accuracy digital-analog hybrid circuits and Hi-Fi audio devices Specifications Input DC 4.2-30 V/14 A (Max)QC 3.0/PD2.0, 20 V/5 A (Max) Output 0-30 V/0-10 A, 300 W (Max) Conversion efficiency 95% Output resolution 10 mV/2 mA, up to 1 mV/1 mA via Display Control module Output accuracy 0.03%+5 mV0.05%+2 mV Adjustment rate Load adjustment rate <±0.01%Power adjustment rate <±0.01% Ripple and noise <250 uVrms, 3 mVpp; 2 mArms Transient response <4 uS Safety protections Input over-voltage, under-voltage, reverse connection protection, output over-current, back-flow protection and over-temperature protection Others Automatically shut-down and enter micro-power modeSupport USB firmware upgrade Dimensions 112 x 66 x 20 mm Weight 181 g Included 1x MDP-P906 Digital Power Supply 2x Output Cable 1x User Manual Downloads User Manual v1.1 Firmware v1.32

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Using the RFID Starter Kit An Arduino board has now become ‘the’ basic component in the maker community. No longer is an introduction to the world of microcontrollers the preserve of the expert. When it comes to expanding the capabilities of the basic Arduino board however, the developer is still largely on his own. If you really want to build some innovative projects it’s often necessary to get down to component level. This can present many beginners with major problems. That is exactly where this book begins. This book explains how a wide variety of practical projects can be built using items supplied in a single kit together with the Arduino board. This kit, called the 'RFID Starter Kit for Arduino' (SKU 17240) is not just limited to RFID applications but contains more than 30 components, devices and modules covering all areas of modern electronics. In addition to more simple components such as LEDs and resistors there are also complex and sophisticated modules that employ the latest technology such as: A humidity sensor A multicolor LED A large LED matrix with 64 points of light A 4-character 7-segment LED display An infra red remote-controller unit A complete LC-display module A servo A stepper motor and controller module A complete RFID reader module and security tag On top of that you will get to build precise digital thermometers, hygrometers, exposure meters and various alarm systems. There are also practical devices and applications such as a fully automatic rain sensor, a sound-controlled remote control system, a multifunctional weather station and so much more. All of the projects described can be built using the components supplied in the Elektor kit.

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History and Future in the Internet of Things This book thoroughly reviews the history of the development of embedded Operating Systems, covers the technical characteristics, historic facts, as well as background business stories of mainstream embedded Operating Systems, and analyzes the technical evolution, market development, and new opportunities of embedded Operating Systems in the age of the Internet of Things. From the perspective of time, the book examines the evolution of critical technical aspects, including real-time and Power Management of embedded Operating Systems and Linux, Internet of Things security, communication, and cloud computing. The book looks into applications of embedded Operating Systems with important markets of mobile phones, communication equipment, automobile, and wearable devices, and also discusses business model and the issue of intellectual property of embedded Operating Systems. In addition, the book walks through the status quo, technical features, product evaluation and background of the Internet of Things Operating Systems in the second half of the book.

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Project Update: ESP32-Based Energy MeterNext Steps in Prototyping Optimizing Balcony Power PlantsConsiderations, Interesting Facts, and Calculations ESP32 With OpenDTU for Balcony Power PlantsRead Data from Small Inverters Via MCUs Variable Linear Power Supply Ensemble0…50 V / 0…2 A + Dual Symmetrical Supply Energy Storage Today and TomorrowAn Interview With Simon Engelke 2024: An AI OdysseyIt’s Not Letting Up Bluetooth LE on the STM32A Way to Read Measurements Remotely Human-Centric Smart Kitchen Grocery Container MAUI: Programming for PC, Tablet, and SmartphoneThe New Framework in Theory and Practice ChatMagLevThe AI Way of Levitation Simple PV Power RegulatorBuild Your First, Fully Functional PV Energy Management System Cold-Cathode DevicesPeculiar Parts, the Series From Life’s ExperienceNostalgia Starting Out in Electronics……Looking at FETs CAN Bus Tutorial for the Arduino UNO R4Two UNO R4s Hop on the Bus! Infographics: Power & Energy Comprehensive Design and Development SupportArrow Engineering Services Comparing Power Density and Power Efficiency Aluminium Electrolytic CapacitorsInterference Potential in Audio Technology USB Test and MeasurementThe Fnirsi FNB58 The Pixel Pump Pick-and-Place ToolSimplifying Manual SMT Board Assembly HomeLab ToursNot So Long Ago, in a Far-Away Country... “In the world of ethics in electronics, even small steps can make a significant impact.” Ethics in ElectronicsThe OECD Guidelines and Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Chadèche: Smart Ni-MH Charger/DischargerA Reader’s Project in Brief Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters

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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.

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The SQ series of handsfree probes from Sensepeek have a lower point of gravity making them even more stable compared with the original SP series of handsfree probes. All probes in the SQ series are also insulated and can be used handheld as any traditional probe but their full potential is used when measuring handsfree. Features The SQ series of handsfree probes from Sensepeek have a lower point of gravity making them even more stable compared with the original SP series of handsfree probes. All probes in the SQ series are also insulated and can be used handheld as any traditional probe but their full potential is used when measuring handsfree. The SQ series of oscilloscope probes also includes more ground options, have probe tip protection, longer cable and support for oscilloscopes with automatic scaling (10:1). All the loved features of handsfree measurement, exchangeable fine pitch spring tipped test needle, color-coded cable holders and the minimalistic design is maintained to make traditional sized and handheld probes obsolete. Both length and weight of the SQ probes are perfectly balanced to be used with PCBite PCB holders and base plate which is a must for handsfree function. Included 1x SQ200 200 MHz probe with spring tipped test needle 1x SQ probe holder for handsfree measurement 1x Testhook with detachable cables (5 cm & 10 cm) for convenient ground connection 1x Alligator cable for convenient ground connection 1x Standard ground spring, for handheld measurements at rated bandwidth 1x Unique ground spring, for total handsfree measurements at rated bandwidth 1x Set of color coded cable holders (4 colors) 1x Probe tip protection 1x Extra test needle Downloads User Guide SQXX0 Rev1.2

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. The Raspberry Pi 5A Huge Improvement From Its Predecessor AI in the Electronics LabGoogle Bard and Flux Copilot Put to the Test Arduino Nano Waveform GeneratorNano + Code = Function Generator Solar-Powered Christmas GarlandAn Eco-Friendly Solution for Garnishing Your Balcony USB Killer DetectorBetter Safe Than Sorry A Simple CNCed EnclosureWith Autodesk Fusion 360 for Personal Use Low-Volume Board ProductionWith and without Assembly IoT Simulation Simplified with WokwiDeveloper Uri Shaked on Design, Software, and More A Bare-Metal Programming Guide (Part 3)CMSIS Headers, Automatic Testing, and a Web Server LoRa, a Swiss Army Knife (2)The Hardware and Software MEMS Microphone Design and Construction Tools to Try Before You SolderSimulation and 3D Modeling Tools That Can Be Used for Free New Tools From Microchip!PICkit 5 and MPLAB ICD 5 Available Now! Rapid Prototyping of Flexible, Stretchable ElectronicsHow the Voltera NOVA Speeds Up Innovation in Wearable Electronic Systems Galvanic IsolationUsing Phototransistor Optocouplers Successfully The Complex Solution or the Anybus Solution?Embedded Industrial Ethernet in 2 Days Rather Than Many Months Your Essential DFM ChecklistHow to Start Designing for Manufacture 3D Printing FilamentsTypes, Features and Use in Prototyping Specialists for Effective Signal Analysis from ELF to EHF BandAaronia’s latest real-time SPECTRAN® V6 series spectrum analyzers Challenges of DFM Analysis for Flex and Rigid-Flex Design Setting Up an SMT Line The Right Combination for a Reliable Assembly Revolutionizing IndustriesThe Rise of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Evolved for More ChallengesRohde & Schwarz Adds Eight-Channel R&S MXO 5 to Next-Generation Oscilloscopes Starting Out in Electronics……Amplifying Differences Mini Reflow PlateFor Assembling or Repairing Small SMD Circuits Don’t Start with a Prototype – Start with a Pretotype!Check That a Market Exists for Your Product Before Warming Your Soldering Iron 2023: An AI OdysseyGetting Help Designing a Physical Project Brussels Is InnovatingSupport for Deep Tech

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The UT622E handheld LCR meter features powerful functions, high accuracy, fast speed, and long standby time. With a clear and intuitive 2.8-inch TFT LCD display, large-capacity rechargeable battery, and 100 kHz test frequency, the meter can be used for longstanding accurate and convenient measurement in any occasion. It is suitable for the measurement and screening of inductance, capacitance, and resistance in laboratories, production lines, maintenance points, etc. Features Max. test frequency: 100 kHz Accuracy: 0.1% Display count: 99999 Max. test rate: 20 times/s DCR: Yes Connectivity: Mini-USB Display: 2.8" TFT LCD Specifications Testfrequency 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Test level 0.1 Vmrs, 0.3 Vrms, 1 Vrms Output impedance 100 Ω Measurement parameters Primary: L/C/R/Z/DCRSecondary: D/Q/Θ/ESR DSR speed test Fast (20 times/s), medium (5 times/s), or slow (2 times/s) Range Auto/Hold Tolerance range 1%~20% Equivalent mode Series/Parallel Clearing connection Open/Short circuit Fuse of test ports 0.1 A/250 V Communication interface Mini-USB MAX reading of primary parameters 99999 MIN resolution 0.0001 Maximum accuracy 0.10% L 0.00 µH~99.999 H C 0.00 pF~99.999 mF Z/R 0.0000 Ω~9.9999 MΩ ESR 0.0000 Ω~999.99 Ω D 0.0000~9.9999 Q 0.0000~99999 Θ -179.9°~179.9° DCR 0.01 mΩ~20.000 MΩ Power supply 3.7 V/1800 mAh lithium polymer battery Display 2.8" TFT LCD (320x240) Dimensions 93 x 192 x 44 mm Weight 420 g Included UT622E LCR meter Short circuit board Four-terminal kelvin test leads USB cable Manual Downloads Datasheet Manual Software

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If you enjoy DIY electronics, projects, software and robots, you’ll find this book intellectually stimulating and immediately useful. With the right parts and a little guidance, you can build robot systems that suit your needs more than overpriced commercial systems can. 20 years ago, robots based on simple 8-bit processors and touch sensors were the norm. Now, it’s possible to build multi-core robots that can react to their surroundings with intelligence. Today’s robots combine sensor readings from accelerometers, gyroscopes and computer vision sensors to learn about their environments. They can respond using sophisticated control algorithms and they can process data both locally and in the cloud. This book, which covers the theory and best practices associated with advanced robot technologies, was written to help roboticists, whether amateur hobbyist or professional, take their designs to the next level. As will be seen, building advanced applications does not require extremely costly robot technology. All that is needed is simply the knowledge of which technologies are out there and how best to use each of them. Each chapter in this book will introduce one of these different technologies and discuss how best to use it in a robotics application. On the hardware side, we’ll cover microcontrollers, servos, and sensors, hopefully inspiring you to design your own awe-inspiring, next-generation systems. On the software side, we’ll cover programming languages, debugging, algorithms, and state machines. We’ll focus on the Arduino, the Parallax Propeller, Revolution Education PICAXE and projects I’ve with which I’ve been involved, including the TBot educational robot, the PropScope oscilloscope, the 12Blocks visual programming language, and the ViewPort development environment. In addition, we’ll serve up a comprehensive introduction to a variety of essential topics, including output (e.g. LEDs, servo motors), and communication technologies (e.g. infrared, audio), that you can use to develop systems that interact to stimuli and communicate with humans and other robots. To make these topics as accessible as possible, handy schematics, sample code and practical tips regarding building and debugging have been included. Hanno Sander Christchurch, New Zealand

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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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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. What to expect This Elektor edition guest-edited by Edge Impulse explores the edge AI workflow, from data collection and model training to deployment and optimization: End-to-End Edge AIA hands-on object detection series that walks through the complete machine learning pipeline on embedded hardware. High-Resolution, High-Speed Object Counting (Nvidia Jetson Nano, TensorRT)Pushing inference speed and precision for visual counting applications. PCB Defect Detection with Computer Vision (Raspberry Pi)Smarter manufacturing through embedded vision. Smart Building Ventilation with Sensor FusionAI-powered environmental optimization for energy efficiency. Analog Meter Reading (Arduino Nicla Vision)A TinyML approach to automating analog infrastructure. Smart Appliance Control Using Voice Commands (Nordic Thingy:53)Speech recognition at the edge. Liquid Classification with TinyML (Seeed Wio Terminal + TDS Sensor)Combining IoT sensing and embedded ML for fluid analysis. Surgery Inventory Object DetectionApplying real-time vision to healthcare logistics. Plus, the magazine includes exclusive interviews with: Edge Impulse co-founders Zach Shelby and Jan Jongboom; Qualcomm Technologies VP of product management Manny Singh; and EDGE AI FOUNDATION CEO Pete Bernard. Also included are a Tech the Future essay titled "AI at the Edge: Powering the Next Generation of Devices," an Industry Case Study on GlobalSense, and more. Contents What the Heck Is Edge AI Anyway?Bringing Intelligence to the Device Meet Edge Impulse StudioEasily Build and Deploy Edge AI Models Keyword Spotting with Edge ImpulseCollect, Train, and Deploy Smart Appliance Control Using Voice Commands with the Nordic Thingy:53 Key Terms for Understanding Edge AI and Machine Learning Crash Course: Getting Started with Edge ImpulseLearn to Collect, Train, and Deploy an ML Model with the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense A New Chapter for ArduinoFrom Hobby Board to Edge Computing Powerhouse Getting Started with Object Detection on Edge Devices PCB Defect DetectionComputer Vision with Raspberry Pi Scaling AI to the Smallest Devices Optimizing Power Efficiency in Battery-Driven Edge AI Devices AI ToasterWhen Edge AI Meets Breakfast Thundercomm Rubik Pi 3Raspberry Pi Familiarity Meets Edge AI Leadership, Embedded ML, and the Edge Revolution Vision Language Models for the EdgeCascading Models for Better Reliability Get to Know Edge ImpulseQuestions from the Elektor Community Project Update #5: ESP32-Based Energy MeterUsing Edge AI to Recognize Household Loads Motion Recognition with Anomaly DetectionAn End-to-End Tutorial Smart Ventilation System: Fusing Sound and Environmental DataA Dual-MCU Machine Learning Approach for Automated Window and Louver Control Bringing Voice Control to Earbuds and Headsets AI at the Edge: Powering the Next Generation of Devices

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This book is all about building your own DIY home control system. It presents two innovative ways to assemble such a system: By recycling old PC hardware – possibly extending the life of an old PC, or by using Raspberry Pi. In both cases, the main system outlined in this book will consist of a computer platform, a wireless mains outlet, a controller and a USB webcam – All linked together by Linux. By using the Raspberry Pi in conjunction with Arduino (used as an advanced I/O system board), it is possible to construct a small, compact, embedded control system offering enhanced capacity for USB integration, webcams, thermal monitoring and communication with the outside world. The experience required to undertake the projects within this book are minimal exposure to PC hardware and software, the ability to surf the internet, burn a CD-ROM and assemble a small PCB.

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