The Piccolino rapid development board can be used to design microcontroller circuits quickly. The Piccolino has a fast 16f887 PIC microcontroller, voltage regulator, and communications module, and can be easily extended using its four headers.
This e-book contains 30 projects based on the Piccolino. We'll use its unique communications facilities and get the Piccolino to communicate with programs on a PC. On the PC, we use the free programming language Small Basic. You can use this to create Windows programs with buttons and graphs quickly. You will learn how to analyze components such as inductors, capacitors, and OPAMPs, and how to display the measurement results in a graphical format. This will help you to design your circuits easily.
We will then start to adapt to the Piccolino. We'll add components to it to make it more powerful, with extra features such as flow control and digital to analog conversion. The clear instructions will enable you to design and build your adaptations. This way you can make your custom designed Piccolino.
We'll end up making an extension: a PCB that that can be mounted on the Piccolino headers. As an example, we'll design and build an extension for an LCD. You can use the included board layout to make your PCB or have it made for you. At the same time, you will learn how to make your extensions. The only limitation is your imagination!
The clear descriptions along with circuit diagrams and photos, will make the building of these projects an enjoyable experience. Each project has a clear explanation of the reasons why it was designed in a particular way. This helps you learn a lot about the Piccolino, as well as Small Basic, and the components that are used in this e-book. You can adapt the projects to suit your requirements or combine several projects.
The newcomer to Microchip’s PIC microcontrollers invariably gets an LED to flash as their first attempt to master this technology. You can use just a simple LED indicator in order to show that your initial attempt is working, which will give you confidence to move forward. This is how the book begins — simple programs to flash LEDs, and eventually by stages to use other display indicators such as the 7-segment display, alphanumeric liquid crystal displays and eventually a colour graphic LCD.
As the reader progresses through the book, bigger and upgraded PIC chips are introduced, with full circuit diagrams and source code, both in assembler and C.
In addition, a small tutorial is included using the MPLAB programming environment, together with the EAGLE schematic and PCB design package to enable readers to create their own designs using the book’s many case studies as working examples to work from.
The field of digital electronics is central to modern technology. This e-book presents fundamental circuits using gates, flip-flops and counters from the CMOS 4000 Series. Each of the 50 experiments has a circuit diagram as well as a detailed illustration of the circuit’s construction on solderless breadboard.
Learning these fundamentals is best done using practical experiments. Building these digital circuits will improve your knowledge and will be fun to boot. Many of the circuits presented here have practical real-life applications. With a good overview of the field, you’ll be well equipped to find simple and cost-effective solutions for any application.
The e-book is targeted essentially at students, trainees and anyone with an interest in and requiring an introduction to digital control electronics. Moreover, the knowledge gleaned here is the foundation for further projects in the field of microcontrollers and programming.
The present tenth edition of the popular ʻ30x Circuitsʼ series of books once again contains a comprehensive variety of circuits, sub-circuits, tips and tricks and design ideas for electronics. These 309 Circuits again offer a representative indication of present-day electronics.
Regular ʻ30x seriesʼ enthusiasts will no doubt know what to expect: 309 Circuits contains many fully elaborated electronics projects. In addition, there are numerous ideas, each of which with a potential for use in your own research, projects and applications.
Among many other inspiring topics, the following categories are well presented in this book: test & measurement; RF (radio); computers and peripherals; audio & video; hobby and modelling; microcontrollers; home & garden; power supplies & battery chargers; etcetera.
309 Circuits has been compiled from the contents of Elektor Electronics' Summer Circuits editions for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. Summer Circuits is the annual double issue of Elektor Electronics magazine covering the months of July and August.
Wide Range Power Supply for Raspberry Pi
With the PiEnergy Mini, you can operate your Raspberry Pi with a voltage of 6 to 36 V DC. You can use the button integrated on the board to both power up and power down your Raspberry Pi.
Communication with the Raspberry Pi is via GPIO4, but this connection can also be cut by removing a resistor to use the pin freely. Thanks to the ultra-flat design, it can also be used in many housings. The pin header is included and not soldered on to keep the design even flatter.
Specifications
Input voltage
6 to 36 V DC
Output voltage
5.1 V
Output current
Up to 3 A (active ventilation recommended for additionally connected loads)
Cable cross-section at the power input
0.2-0.75 mm²
Interface to the Raspberry Pi
GPIO4
Microcontroller
ATtiny5
Further connections
5 V fan connector (2-pin/2.54 mm)Solder pads for external on/off switch
Compatible with
Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5
Dimensions
23 x 56 x 11 mm
Included
Board with mounted heat sink
Pin header (2x5)
Spacer, screw, nut
Downloads
Datasheet (English)
Datasheet (Italiano)
Manual (English)
Manual (Italiano)
The Theremin was the first music synthesizer. The Junior Theremin is our, smaller, version of that classic electronic musical instrument. As you move your hand towards and away from the wire aerial, the Theremin responds by changing the pitch of the note it is playing. It can play individual notes as well as varying the tone of a single note.
How do you use the theremin?
The wire aerial responds to the movement of your hand towards and away from it and changes the pitch of the note it plays, without actually being touched. Junior Theremin works in two modes – continuous and discrete. When you first connect the battery Junior Theremin is in continuous mode. Pressing both pushbuttons together switches between continuous and discrete modes. Discrete mode, as its name implies, plays individual or discrete notes rather than a continuously variable tone. Eight notes over a single octave are available. In discrete mode the two pushbuttons change the octave of the notes. The left-hand pushbutton (marked -) lowers the octave, and the right-hand pushbutton (marked +) raises the octave. The pushbuttons only change the octave so long as they are pressed. In continuous mode the pushbuttons have no effect.
Downloads
Manual
The ATmega328 Uno Development Board (Arduino Uno compatible) is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328.
It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analogue inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button.
It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.
Specifications
Microcontroller
ATmega328
Operating voltage
5 V DC
Input voltage (recommended)
7-12 V DC
Input voltage (limits)
6-20 V DC
Digital I/O pins
14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
Analogue input pins
6
SRAM
2 kB (ATmega328)
EEPROM
1 kB (ATmega328)
Flash memory
32 kB (ATmega328) of which 0.5 kB used by bootloader
Clock speed
16 MHz
Downloads
Manual
This is a high-performance cooling solution designed to effectively dissipate heat and ensure optimal operating temperatures for the Raspberry Pi. It is an essential accessory for users who want to enhance the performance and longevity of their Raspberry Pi device.
The compact design of the Water cooling kit for Raspberry Pi 5 allows it to be seamlessly installed on the top and bottom of the Raspberry Pi 5, ensuring efficient heat transfer and perfectly protecting the bottom of the Raspberry Pi. Its simple installation process eliminates the need for complex wiring or additional tools, making it friendly to both beginners and experienced Raspberry Pi enthusiasts.
With its powerful cooling performance, the water cooling kit for Raspberry Pi 5 for effectively dissipates heat generated by the Raspberry Pi during intensive tasks or prolonged usage. This helps prevent overheating and ensures stable performance. Efficient water-cooled cooling will allow you to connect multiple Raspberry Pi boards to a set of cooling devices. When using Raspberry Pi in a cluster, you can use a set of water-cooled devices to effectively cool multiple Raspberry Pi boards.
Features
Made for Raspberry Pi: Specially designed for Raspberry Pi 5, 1:1 mold opening, covering all heat sources, including CPU, Wi-Fi, power chip, and eMMC.
Cooling Performance: Effectively dissipates the heat generated by the Raspberry Pi, ensuring optimal operating temperatures and preventing overheating.
Easy to Use: The integrated design of the water pump and cooling fan is convenient for users to install.
RGB Color Lighting: RGB-colored lights are installed at the fan and water pump locations.
Included
1x Water cooling kit
1x Water cooling radiator
1x Black heatsink
2x Silicone hose
1x 12 V/2 A power adapter (US)
4x Hexagonal screw M2.5x10
1x L-key hex wrench
The Portenta C33 is a powerful System-on-Module designed for low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Based on the R7FA6M5BH2CBG microcontroller from Renesas, this board shares the same form factor as the Portenta H7 and it is backward compatible with it, making it fully compatible with all Portenta family shields and carriers through its high-density connectors.
As a low-cost device, the Portenta C33 is an excellent choice for developers looking to create IoT devices and applications on a budget. Whether you're building a smart home device or a connected industrial sensor, the Portenta C33 provides the processing power and connectivity options you need to get the job done.
Quickly deploying AI-powered projects becomes quick and easy with Portenta C33, by leveraging a vast array of ready-to-use software libraries and Arduino sketches available, as well as widgets that display data in real time on Arduino IoT Cloud-based dashboards.
Features
Ideal for low-cost IoT applications with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE connectivity
Supports MicroPython and other high-level programming languages
Offers industrial-grade security at the hardware level and secure OTA firmware updates
Leverages ready-to-use software libraries and Arduino sketches
Perfect to monitor and display real-time data on Arduino IoT Cloud widget-based dashboards
Compatible with Arduino Portenta and MKR families
Features castellated pins for automatic assembly lines
Cost Effective Performance
Reliable, secure and with computational power worthy of its range, Portenta C33 was designed to provide big and small companies in every field with the opportunity to access IoT and benefit from higher efficiency levels and automation.
Applications
Portenta C33 brings more applications than ever within users’ reach, from enabling quick plug-and-play prototyping to providing a cost-effective solution for industrial-scale projects.
Industrial IoT gateway
Machine monitoring to track OEE/OPE
Inline quality control and assurance
Energy consumption monitoring
Appliances control system
Ready-to-use IoT prototyping solution
Specifications
Microcontroller
Renesas R7FA6M5BH2CBG ARM Cortex-M33:
ARM Cortex-M33 core up to 200 MHz
512 kB onboard SRAM
2 MB onboard Flash
Arm TrustZone
Secure Crypto Engine 9
External Memories
16 MB QSPI Flash
USB-C
USB-C High Speed
Connectivity
100 MB Ethernet interface (PHY)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Low Energy
Interfaces
CAN
SD Card
ADC
GPIO
SPI
I²S
I²C
JTAG/SWD
Security
NXP SE050C2 Secure Element
Operating Temperatures
-40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Dimensions
66,04 x 25,40 mm
Downloads
Datasheet
Schematics
An SMD Magazine rail holds up to eight SMD Magazines. A given rail can be used to hold a project-specific set of magazines indefinitely. Magazines are held at a right angle, ready to be picked and placed by Pixel Pump. Each SMD-Magazine Rail presents up to eight magazines at the perfect angle for you to pick and place their components using Pixel Pump. You can also use these rails to group components for specific projects. They are equipped with non-slip rubber feet and weighted for extra stability.
SMD Magazines are injection-molded containers and a great way to organize and consume SMD parts. They are custom built to store components and present them for picking. They can load up to 12-mm-wide, 9.5-mm tall tapes. They replace those hard-to-find plastic bags while being an excellent source of parts to pick and placing using Pixel Pump. Each SMD-Magazine Rail presents up to eight magazines at the perfect angle for you to pick and place their components using Pixel Pump. You can also use these rails to group components for specific projects. They are equipped with non-slip rubber feet and weighted for extra stability.
Unlock a world of interactive learning with the Science Kit R3's robust hardware and software. With the Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect, Arduino Science Carrier R3, and an impressive array of sensors at your disposal, you'll have everything you need to embark on an exhilarating educational journey. Meanwhile, the Science Journal app effortlessly bridges the gap between theory and practice, facilitating real-time data collection, recording, and interpretation.
The kit elevates the learning experience by nurturing an enhanced understanding of complex physics concepts through engaging hands-on experimentation. It promotes scientific literacy and hones critical thinking skills by providing real-world application scenarios. With its intuitive content guide, both teachers and students can navigate through scientific explorations with ease.
Features
Hands-on experimental learning: perform physical experiments, transforming abstract physics concepts into tangible and interactive experiences.
Real-time data collection & analysis: With the integration of the Science Journal app, the kit allows students to collect, record, and interpret real-time data with mobile devices, strengthening their data literacy and scientific inquiry skills.
Teacher and student-friendly design: Equipped with a preloaded program, the kit requires no prior knowledge of coding or electronics. It also features Bluetooth connectivity for easy data transmission from the Arduino board to the students' mobile devices.
Comprehensive sensor ecosystem: The kit comes with multiple sensors, providing a wide range of data collection possibilities and keeping it adaptable to evolving educational needs.
Free guided courses – Explore Physics: Includes an intuitive courses guide that assists teachers and students in using the kit, presenting and analyzing data, and evaluating experimental outcomes. These courses also help students effectively communicate their scientific discoveries.
Comprehensive teaching support: With its intuitive guide, the Arduino Science Kit R3 eases the instructional process for teachers. It not only instructs on kit usage, but also assists in data presentation, analysis, and evaluation, ensuring students communicate their scientific discoveries effectively.
Specifications
Hardware
Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect
Arduino Science Carrier R3
Embedded sensors:
Air quality, temperature, humidity & pressure
IMU: 6-axis linear accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer
Proximity, ambient light, light color
Voltage or electric potential difference
Electrical current
Electrical resistance
Function generators to see and hear the effect of frequency, amplitude, and phase on a sound wave
Ambient sound intensity sensor
Ports
2x Grove analog inputs (for external temperature-probe sensor)
2x Grove I²C ports (for external distance & ping-echo sensor)
1x Battery JST connector
2x Output ports connected to lower power signal from function generators (future generation)
1x 3.3 V output port and Ground
2x speaker ports connected to function generators
Other
50 cm double-ended cable (blue): crocodile clips one end, banana plug the other
20 cm double-ended cable (black): crocodile clips one end, banana plug the other
20 cm double-ended cable (red): crocodile clips one end, banana plug the other
VELCRO strips
Silicon stands
External temperature probe sensor
Ultrasonic distance sensor
Grove cable 4-pin housing with lock x2 (L=200 mm)
USB-C Cable
50 cm double-ended cable (yellow): crocodile clips one end, banana plug the other
2x Speakers
Cable for battery holder with JST connector
Battery holder for four 1V5 AA batteries
MDP-M01 is a display control module equipped with a 2.8-inch TFT display screen, the screen can be turned 90 degrees, which is convenient for users to view data and waveform. MDP-M01 can realize online display and control with MDP-P906 mini digital power supply modules and other modules of MDP system through 2.4 GHz wireless communication, and can control up to 6 sub-modules at the same time.
Specifications
Screen size
2.8' TFT
Screen resolution
240 x 320
Power
Micro USB power input, or taking power from sub-module via dedicated power cable
Input
DC 5 V/0.3 A
Other functions
Can control up to 6 sub-modulesUpgrade formware through Micro USB
Dimensions
107 x 66 x 13.6 mm
Weight
133 g
Included
1x MDP-M01 Smart Digital Monitor
1x Cable (2.5 mm jack to Micro USB)
Downloads
User Manual v3.4
Firmware v1.32
SMA Straight Plug to SMA Straight Plug, 76.2 mm
Specifications
Frequency range
0 to 18 GHz VSWR (≤1.35)
Insertion loss
≤0,22 db
Body
Brass Nickel
Centre contact
Brass Gold
Insulator
PTFE
Ever wanted an automated house? Or a smart garden? Well, now it’s easy with the Arduino IoT Cloud compatible boards. It means: you can connect devices, visualize data, control and share your projects from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we have a wide range of plans to make sure you get the features you need.
Connect your sensors and actuators over long distances harnessing the power of the LoRa wireless protocol or throughout LoRaWAN networks.
The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 board provides a practical and cost effective solution to add LoRa connectivity to projects requiring low power. This open source board can be connected to the Arduino IoT Cloud.
Better and More Efficient
The MKR WAN 1310, brings in a series of improvements when compared to its predecessor, the MKR WAN 1300. While still based on the Microchip SAMD21 low power processor, the Murata CMWX1ZZABZ LoRa module, and the MKR family’s characteristic crypto chip (the ECC508), the MKR WAN 1310 includes a new battery charger, a 2 MByte SPI Flash, and improved control of the board’s power consumption.
Improved Battery Power
The latest modifications have considerably improved the battery life on the MKR WAN 1310. When properly configured, the power consumption is now as low as 104 uA! It is also possible to use the USB port to supply power (5 V) to the board; run the board with or without batteries – the choice is yours.
On-board Storage
Data logging and other OTA (Over The Air) functions are now possible since the inclusion of the on board 2 MByte Flash. This new exciting feature will let you transfer configuration files from the infrastructure onto the board, create your own scripting commands, or simply store data locally to send it whenever the connectivity is best. Whilst the MKR WAN 1310’s crypto chip adds further security by storing credentials & certificates in the embedded secure element.
These features make it the perfect IoT node and building block for low-power wide-area IoT devices.
Specifications
The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 is based on the SAMD21 microcontroller.
Microcontroller
SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ 32-bit low power ARM MCU (datasheet)
Radio module
CMWX1ZZABZ (datasheet)
Board power supply (USB/VIN)
5 V
Secure element
ATECC508 (datasheet)
Supported batteries
Rechargeable Li-Ion, or Li-Po, 1024 mAh minimum capacity
Circuit operating voltage
3.3 V
Digital I/O pins
8
PWM pins
13 (0 .. 8, 10, 12, 18 / A3, 19 / A4)
UART
1
SPI
1
I²C
1
Analog input pins
7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit)
Analog output pins
1 (DAC 10 bit)
External interrupts
8 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 / A1, 17 / A2)
DC current per I/O pin
7 mA
CPU flash memory
256 KB (internal)
QSPI flash memory
2 MByte (external)
SRAM
32 KB
EEPROM
No
Clock speed
32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
LED_BUILTIN
6
USB
Full-Speed USB Device and embedded Host
Antenna gain
2 dB (bundled pentaband antenna)
Carrier frequency
433/868/915 MHz
Dimensions
67.64 x 25 mm
Weight
32 g
Downloads
Eagle Files
Schematics
Fritzing
Pinout
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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
The CS Mount Lens (3 MP, 6 mm) is designed for use with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Module, delivering sharp, detailed imaging for various applications.
An adapter for connecting a servo meter with croc/alligator clips.
This is a handy little clip to connect a servo motor with 5.4 mm header socket using alligator clips. It is ideal for use with boards like the BBC micro:bit and Adafruit's Circuit Playground Express or Gemma.
Width: 27 mm
Height: 35 mm
Downloads
Datasheet
The Arduino MKR Zero is a development board for music makers! With an SD card holder and dedicated SPI interfaces (SPI1), you are able to play music files without extra hardware. The MKR Zero brings you the power of a Zero in the smaller format established by the MKR form factor. The MKR Zero board acts as a great educational tool for learning about 32-bit application development. It has an on-board SD connector with dedicated SPI interfaces (SPI1) that allows you to play with MUSIC files with no extra hardware! The board is powered by Atmel’s SAMD21 MCU, which features a 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ core. The board contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a micro-USB cable or power it by a LiPo battery. The battery voltage can also be monitored since a connection between the battery and the analog converter of the board exists. Specifications Microcontroller SAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0+ 32-bit low power Board power supply (USB/VIN) 5 V Supported battery Li-Po single cell, 3.7 V, 700 mAh minimum DC current for 3.3 V pin 600 mA DC current for 5 V pin 600 mA Circuit operating voltage 3.3 V Digital I/O pins 22 PWM pins 12 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, A3 - or 18 -, A4 -or 19) UART 1 SPI 1 I²C 1 Analog input pins 7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit) Analog output pins 1 (DAC 10 bit) External interrupts 10 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, A1 -or 16-, A2 - or 17) DC current per I/O pin 7 mA Flash memory 256 KB Flash memory for bootloader 8 KB SRAM 32 KB EEPROM No Clock speed 32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz LED_BUILTIN 32 Downloads Datasheet Eagle Files Schematics Fritzing Pinout
Arduino MKR NB 1500 allows you to build your next smart project.
Ever wanted an automated house? Or a smart garden? Well, now it’s easy with the Arduino IoT Cloud compatible boards. It means: you can connect devices, visualize data, control and share your projects from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we have a wide range of plans to make sure you get the features you need.
Add Narrowband communication to your project with the MKR NB 1500. It's the perfect choice for devices in remote locations without an Internet connection, or in situations in which power isn't available like on-field deployments, remote metering systems, solar-powered devices, or other extreme scenarios.
The board's main processor is a low power ARM Cortex-M0 32-bit SAMD21, like in the other boards within the Arduino MKR family. The Narrowband connectivity is performed with a module from u-blox, the SARA-R410M-02B, a low power chipset operating in the de different bands of the IoT LTE cellular range. On top of those, secure communication is ensured through the Microchip ECC508 crypto chip. Besides that, the pcb includes a battery charger, and a connector for an external antenna.
This board is designed for global use, providing connectivity on LTE's Cat M1/NB1 bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28. Operators offering service in that part of the spectrum include: Vodafone, AT&T, T-Mobile USA, Telstra, and Verizon, among others.
Specifications
The Arduino MKR NB 1500 is based on the SAMD21 microcontroller.
Microcontroller
SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ 32-bit low power ARM MCU (datasheet)
Radio module
u-blox SARA-R410M-02B (datasheet summary)
Secure element
ATECC508 (datasheet)
Board power supply (USB/VIN)
5 V
Supported battery
Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7 V, 1500 mAh Minimum
Circuit operating voltage
3.3 V
Digital I/O pins
8
PWM pins
13 (0 .. 8, 10, 12, 18 / A3, 19 / A4)
UART
1
SPI
1
I²C
1
Analog input pins
7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit)
Analog output pins
1 (DAC 10 bit)
External interrupts
8 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 / A1, 17 / A2)
DC current per I/O pin
7 mA
Flash memory
256 KB (internal)
SRAM
32 KB
EEPROM
No
Clock speed
32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
LED_BUILTIN
6
USB
Full-speed USB device and embedded host
Antenna gain
2 dB
Carrier frequency
LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
Power class (radio)
LTE Cat M1 / NB1: Class 3 (23 dBm)
Data rate (LTE M1 halp-duplex)
UL 375 kbps / DL 300 kbps
Data rate (LTE NB1 full-duplex)
UL 62.5 kbps / DL 27.2 kbps
Working region
Multiregion
Device location
GNSS via modem
Power consumption (LTE M1)
min 100 mA / max 190 mA
Power consumption (LTE NB1)
min 60 mA / max 140 mA
SIM card
MicroSIM (not included with the board)
Dimensions
67.6 x 25 mm
Weight
32 g
Downloads
Eagle Files
Schematics
Pinout
The Arduino Pro Portenta Max Carrier transforms Portenta modules into single-board computers or reference designs that enable edge AI for high-performance industrial, building automation and robotics applications. Thanks to dedicated high-density connectors, it can be paired with Portenta X8 or H7, allowing you to easily prototype and deploy your industrial projects. This Arduino Pro carrier further augments Portenta connectivity options with Fieldbus, LoRa, Cat-M1 and NB-IoT.
Among the many available plug-and-play connectors there are Ethernet, USB-A, audio jacks, microSD, mini-PCIe, FD-CAN and Serial RS232/422/485.
Max Carrier can be powered via external supply (6-36 V) or battery via the onboard 18650 Li-ion battery connector with 3.7 V battery charger.
Features
Easily prototype industrial applications and minimize time to market
A powerful carrier exposing Portenta peripherals (e.g. CAN, RS232/422/485, USB, mPCIe)
Multiple connectivity options (Ethernet, LoRa, CAT-M1, NB-IoT)
MicroSD for data logging operations
Integrated audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in)
Standalone when battery powered
Onboard JTAG debugger via micro-USB (with Portenta H7 only)
Specifications
Connectors
High-Density connectors compatible with Portenta products2x USB-A female connectors1x Gigabit Ethernet connector (RJ45)1x FD-Can on RJ111x mPCIe1x Serial RS232/422/485 on RJ12
Audio
3x audio jacks: stereo line-in/line-out, mic-inSpeaker connector
Memory
Micro SD
Wireless modules
Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078 LoRaSARA-R412M-02B (Cat.M1/NB-IoT)
Operating temperatures
-40 °C to +85 °C (-40° F to 185 °F)
Debugging
Onboard JLink OB / Blackmagic probe
Power/battery
Power Jack for external supply (6-36 V)On-board 18650 Li-ion battery connector with battery charger (3.7 V)
Dimensions
101.6 x 101.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0')
Downloads
Datasheet
Schematics
Two reasons can be identified for the immense success of the Arduino platform. First, the cheap, ready to go processor board greatly simplifies the introduction to hardware. The second success factor is the free and open-source programming suite that does not require an installation procedure.
Simple entry-level examples ensure rapid successes. Complex selection procedures for parameters like the microprocessor version or interface settings are not required. The first sample programs can be uploaded to the Arduino board, and tested, in a matter of minutes.
The Arduino user is supported by an array of software libraries. However, the daily increasing volume of libraries poses initial problems to the newcomer, and the way ahead may be uncertain after a few entry-level examples. In many cases, detailed descriptions are missing, and poorly described projects tend to confuse rather than elucidate. Clear guidance and a single motto are missing, usually owing to the projects having been created by several different persons—all with different aims in mind.
This book represents a different approach. All projects are presented in a systematical manner, guiding into various theme areas. In the coverage of must-know theory great attention is given to practical directions users can absorb, including essential programming techniques like A/D conversion, timers and interrupts—all contained in the hands-on projects. In this way readers of the book create running lights, a wakeup light, fully functional voltmeters, precision digital thermometers, clocks of many varieties, reaction speed meters, or mouse controlled robotic arms. While actively working on these projects the reader gets to truly comprehend and master the basics of the underlying controller technology.
The Raspberry Pi is a $35 credit-card sized computer with many applications, such as in desktop computing, audio and video playback, and as a controller in many industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
This book is about the Raspberry Pi computer and its use in control applications. The book explains in simple terms, with examples, how to configure the RPi, how to install and use the Linux operating system, how to write programs using the Python programming language and how to develop hardware based projects.
The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi computer and covers the topics of purchasing all the necessary equipment and installing/using the Linux operating system in command mode. Use of the user-friendly graphical desktop operating environment is explained using example applications. The RPi network interface is explained in simple steps and demonstrates how the computer can be accessed remotely from a desktop or a laptop computer.
The remaining parts of the book cover the Python programming language, hardware development tools, hardware interface details, and RPi based hardware projects. All the 23 projects given in the book have been tested and are working.
The following headings are given for each project:
Project title
Project description
Project block diagram
Project circuit diagram
Project program description using the Program Description Language (PDL)
Complete program listing
Description of the program
The book is ideal for self-study, and is intended for electronic/electrical engineering students, practising engineers, research students, and hobbyists.