Learn how to use the ESP32 Microcontroller and MicroPython programming in your future projects!
The project book, written by well-known Elektor author Dogan Ibrahim, holds many software- and hardware-based projects especially developed for the MakePython ESP32 Development Kit. The kit comes with several LEDs, sensors, and actuators. The kit will help you acquire the basic knowledge to create IoT projects.
The book’s fully evaluated projects feature all the supplied components. Each project includes a block diagram, a circuit diagram, a full program listing, and a complete program description.
Included in the kit
1x MakePython ESP32 development board with color LCD
1x Ultrasonic ranging module
1x Temperature and humidity sensor
1x Buzzer module
1x DS18B20 module
1x Infrared module
1x Potentiometer
1x WS2812 module
1x Sound sensor
1x Vibration sensor
1x Photosensitive resistance module
1x Pulse sensor
1x Servo motor
1x USB cable
2x Button
2x Breadboard
45x Jumper wire
10x Resistor 330R
10x LED (Red)
10x LED (Green)
1x Project book (206 pages)
46 Projects in the Book
LED Projects
Blinking LED
Flashing SOS
Blinking LED – using a timer
Alternately flashing LEDs
Button control
Changing the LED flashing rate using pushbutton interrupts
Chasing-LEDs
Binary-counting LEDs
Christmas lights (random-flashing 8 LEDs)
Electronic dice
Lucky day of the week
Pulsewidth Modulation (PWM) Projects
Generate a 1000-Hz PWM waveform with 50% duty cycle
LED brightness control
Measuring the frequency and duty cycle of a PWM waveform
Melody maker
Simple electronic organ
Servo motor control
Servo motor DS18B20 thermometer
Analog To Digital Converter (ADC) Projects
Voltmeter
Plotting the analog input voltage
ESP32 internal temperature sensor
Ohmmeter
Photosensitive resistance module
Digital To Analog Converter (DAC) Projects
Generating fixed voltages
Generating a sawtooth-wave signal
Generating a triangular-wave signal
Arbitrary periodic waveform
Generating a sinewave signal
Generating accurate sinewave signal using timer interrupts
Using The OLED Display
Seconds counter
Event counter
DS18B20 OLED based digital thermometer
ON-OFF temperature controller
Measuring the temperature and humidity
Ultrasonic distance measurement
Height of a person (stadiometer)
Heart rate (pulse) measurement
Other Sensors Supplied with the Kit
Theft alarm
Sound-activated light
Infrared obstacle avoidance with buzzer
WS2812 RGB LED ring
Timestamping temperature and humidity readings
Network Programming
Wi-Fi scanner
Remote control from the Internet browser (using a smartphone or PC) – Web Server
Storing temperature and humidity data in the Cloud
Low-Power Operation
Using a timer to wake up the processor
The project book, written by well-known Elektor author Dogan Ibrahim, is an introduction to using the Raspberry Pi Pico Experimenting Kit. The kit is based on the Raspberry Pi Pico processor and includes several on-board as well as external sensors, and an actuator. The kit is programmed using the MicroPython programming language. The Thonny development environment (IDE) is used in all the projects in the book. All the projects given in the book have been fully tested and are working. No prior programming or electronic experience are required to follow the projects.The book’s fully evaluated projects feature all the supplied components. Each project includes a block diagram, a circuit diagram, a full program listing, and a complete program description.Included in the bundle
Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040
Pico Expansion Board
1.44-inch TFT LCD with ST7735 driver
3x Pushbutton input
3x LED output
1x Active buzzer
6x Interfaces (UART/GPIO/I²C/ADC) Grove-compatible
Powered by Micro-USB
8 Modules
MPU6050 6-axis IMU
DHT11 humidity & temperature sensor
10 A relay
SG90 servo
Slide potentiometer
Serial-to-WiFi (ESP8266) module
Ultrasonic range sensor
8-bit RGB addressable LED (WS2818) module
Project book (178 pages)
42 Projects in the BookBoard-Hardware-Based Projects
Flashing an on-board LED
Flashing SOS
Flashing LED – using a timer
Alternately flashing LEDs
Pushbutton control
Changing the LED flashing rate using pushbutton interrupts
Binary counting LEDs
Randomly flashing yellow, green, and blue LEDs
Chasing LEDs
Reaction timer
Buttons and LEDs
The TFT Display
Second counter
Event counter
Reaction timer
Display LED and button status
Temperature and humidity – display in Thonny window
Temperature and humidity – LED output
Temperature and humidity – display on TFT
ON/OFF temperature control
ON/OFF temperature control – setting the desired temperature
Voltmeter
Changing the brightness of an LED
Ultrasonic distance measurement - display in Thonny window
Ultrasonic distance measurement - display on TFT
Height of a person (stadiometer)
Ultrasonic reverse-parking aid with buzzer
Ultrasonic liquid level controller
Melody maker
Servo motor control
Accurate servo motor control
WS2812 LED strip light show - state machine approach
WS2812 LED strip light show – using the neopixel library
WS2812 LED strip show – another neopixel library example
Displaying 3 dimensions of acceleration
A car’s maximum acceleration – using the TFT display
Level display using the gyroscope
MPU6050 temperature display
TFT display test
TFT bitmap display
Using the WiFi
Connect to the local Wi-Fi network and display the IP address
Controlling an LED from a smartphone using Wi-Fi
Displaying the temperature on a smartphone using Wi-Fi
Realize your own projects with the Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board
The microcontroller is probably the most fascinating subfield of electronics. Due to the multitude of functions, it combines on its chip, it is a universal multi-tool for developers to realize their projects. Practically every device of daily use today is controlled by a microcontroller. However, for an electronic layman, realizing his own ideas with a microcontroller has so far remained a pipe dream due to its complexity. The Arduino concept has largely simplified the use of microcontrollers, so that now even laymen can realize their own electronics ideas with a microcontroller.
Book & Hardware in the Bundle: 'Learning by Doing'
This book, which is included in the bundle, shows how you can realize your own projects with a microcontroller even without much experience in electronics and programming languages. It is a microcontrollers hands-on course for starters, because after an overview of the internals of the microcontroller and an introduction to the programming language C, the focus of the course is on the practical exercises. The reader acquires the necessary knowledge by 'learning by doing': in the extensive practical section with 12 projects and 46 exercises, what is learned in the front part of the book is underpinned with many examples. The exercises are structured in such a way that the user is given a task to solve using the knowledge built up in the theoretical part of the book. Each exercise is followed by a sample solution that is explained and commented on in detail, which helps the user to solve problems and compare it with his own solution.
Arduino IDE
The Arduino IDE is a software development environment that can be downloaded for free to your own PC and that contains the entire software package needed for your own microcontroller projects. You write your programs ('apps') with the IDE’s editor in the C programming language. You translate them into the bits and bytes that the microcontroller understands using the Arduino IDE's built-in compiler, and then load them into the microcontroller's memory on the Elektor Arduino MCCAB Nano Training Board via a USB cable.
Query or control external sensors, motors or assemblies
In addition to an Arduino Nano microcontroller module, the Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board contains all the components required for the exercises, such as light-emitting diodes, switches, pushbuttons, acoustic signal transmitters, etc. External sensors, motors or assemblies can also be queried or controlled with this microcontroller training system.
Specifications (Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board)
Power Supply
Via the USB connection of the connected PC or an external power supply unit (not included)
Operating Voltage
+5 Vcc
Input Voltage
All inputs
0 V to +5 V
VX1 and VX2
+8 V to +12 V (only when using an external power supply)
Hardware periphery
LCD
2x16 characters
Potentiometer P1 & P2
JP3: selection of operating voltage of P1 & P2
Distributor
SV4: Distributor for the operating voltagesSV5, SV6: Distributor for the inputs/outputs of the microcontroller
Switches and buttons
RESET button on the Arduino Nano module 6x pushbutton switches K1 ... K6 6x slide switches S1 ... S6 JP2: Connection of the switches with the inputs of the microcontroller
Buzzer
Piezo buzzer Buzzer1 with jumper on JP6
Indicator lights
11 x LED: Status indicator for the inputs/outputs LED L on the Arduino Nano module, connected to GPIO D13 JP6: Connection of LEDs LD10 ... LD20 with GPIOs D2 ... D12
Serial interfacesSPI & I²C
JP4: Selection of the signal at pin X of the SPI connector SV12 SV9 to SV12: SPI interface (3.3 V/5 V) or I²C interface
Switching output for external devices
SV1, SV7: Switching output (maximum +24 V/160 mA, externally supplied) SV2: 2x13 pins for connection of external modules
3x3 LED matrix(9 red LEDs)
SV3: Columns of the 3x3 LED matrix (outputs D6 ... D8) JP1: Connection of the rows with the GPIOs D3 ... D5
Software
Library MCCABLib
Control of hardware components (switches, buttons, LEDs, 3x3 LED matrix, buzzer) on the MCCAB Training Board
Operating Temperature
Up to +40 °C
Dimensions
100 x 100 x 20 mm
Specifications (Arduino Nano)
Microcontroller
ATmega328P
Architecture
AVR
Operating Voltage
5 V
Flash Memory
32 KB, of which 2 KB used by bootloader
SRAM
2 KB
Clock Speed
16 MHz
Analog IN Pins
8
EEPROM
1 KB
DC Current per I/O Pins
40 mA on one I/O pin, total maximum 200 mA on all pins together
Input Voltage
7-12 V
Digital I/O Pins
22 (6 of which are PWM)
PWM Output
6
Power Consumption
19 mA
Dimensions
18 x 45 mm
Weight
7 g
Included
1x Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board
1x Arduino Nano
1x Book: Microcontrollers Hands-on Course for Arduino Starters
This bundle includes both volumes of "KiCad Like a Pro" (4th edition 2024). In Fundamentals and Projects (normal price: €49.95), you'll learn how to use KiCad through a practical approach, helping you quickly become productive and start designing your own boards. Advanced Projects and Recipes (normal price: €44.95) allows you to practice your new KiCad skills by challenging yourself with a series of real-world projects.
The latest iteration of KiCad, the world’s best free-to-use Printed Circuit Board tool, is packed with features usually found only in expensive commercial CAD tools. This modern, cross-platform application suite built around schematic and design editors, with auxiliary applications is a stable and mature PCB tool. KiCad 8 is a perfect fit for electronic engineers and makers.
Here are the most significant improvements and features in KiCad 8, both over and under the hood:
Modern user interface, completely redesigned from earlier versions
Improved and customizable electrical and design rule checkers
Theme editor allowing you to customize KiCad on your screen
Ability to import projects from Eagle, CADSTART, and more
Python scripting API
Improved integrated SPICE circuit simulator
Multi-sheet schematics
Filters define selectable elements
Enhanced interactive router helps you draw single tracks and differential pairs with precision
New or enhanced tools to draw tracks, measure distances, tune track lengths, etc.
Advanced interactive router
Built-in bill of materials generator
Realistic ray-tracing capable 3D viewer
Customizable teardrops
Plug-in manager for quick installation of themes, libraries and functionalities such as autorouters and BOM generators
The first book KiCad Like A Pro – Fundamentals and Projects will teach you to use KiCad through a practical approach. It will help you become productive quickly and start designing your own boards. Example projects illustrate the basic features of KiCad, even if you have no prior knowledge of PCB design. The author describes the entire workflow from schematic entry to the intricacies of finalizing the files for PCB production and offers sound guidance on the process.
The second book KiCad Like A Pro – Advanced Projects and Recipes will help you to practice your new KiCad skills by challenging you in a series of real-world projects. The projects are supported by a comprehensive set of recipes with detailed instructions on how to achieve a variety of simple and complex tasks. Design the PCBs for a solar power supply, an LED matrix array, an Arduino-powered datalogger, and a custom ESP32 board. Understand the finer details of the interactive router, how to manage KiCad project teams with Git, how to use an autorouter on 2 and 4-layer PCBs, and much more.
Program and build Raspberry Pi based ham station utilities, tools, and instruments
The improved RTL-SDR V4 allows you to receive radio signals between 500 kHz and 1.75 GHz from stations utilizing different bands including MW/SW/LW broadcast, ham radio, utility, air traffic control, PMR, SRD, ISM, CB, weather satellite, and radio astronomy.
The book Raspberry Pi 5 for Radio Amateurs gives extensive coverage of deploying the RTL-SDR kit through the use of a Raspberry Pi 5.
This bundle contains:
RTL-SDR V4 (incl. Dipole Antenna Kit) (normal price: €65)
Raspberry Pi 5 for Radio Amateurs (normal price: €40)
RTL-SDR V4 (Software Defined Radio) with Dipole Antenna Kit
RTL-SDR is an affordable dongle that can be used as a computer-based radio scanner for receiving live radio signals between 500 kHz and 1.75 GHz in your area.
The RTL-SDR V4 offers several improvements over generic brands including use of the R828D tuner chip, triplexed input filter, notch filter, improved component tolerances, a 1 PPM temperature compensated oscillator (TCXO), SMA F connector, aluminium case with passive cooling, bias tee circuit, improved power supply, and a built in HF upconverter.
RTL-SDR V4 comes with the portable dipole antenna kit. It is great for beginners as it allows for terrestrial and satellite reception and easy to mount outdoors and designed for portable and temporary outside usage.
Features
Improved HF reception: V4 now uses a built-in upconverter instead of using a direct sampling circuit. This means no more Nyquist folding of signals around 14.4 MHz, improved sensitivity, and adjustable gain on HF. Like the V3, the lower tuning range remains at 500 kHz and very strong reception may still require front end attenuation/filtering.
Improved filtering: The V4 makes use of the R828D tuner chip, which has three inputs. The SMA input has been triplexed input into 3 bands: HF, VHF and UHF. This provides some isolation between the 3 bands, meaning out of band interference from strong broadcast stations is less likely to cause desensitization or imaging.
Improved filtering x2: In addition to the triplexing, the open drain pin on the R828D can be also used, which allows to add simple notch filters for common interference bands such as broadcast AM, broadcast FM and the DAB bands. These only attenuate by a few dB, but may still help.
Improved phase noise on strong signals: Due to an improved power supply design, phase noise from power supply noise has been significantly reduced.
Less heat: Another advantage of the improved power supply is low power consumption and less heat generation compared to the V3.
Included
1x RTL-SDR V4 dongle (R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA)
2x 23 cm to 1 m telescopic antenna
2x 5 cm to 13 cm telescopic antenna
1x Dipole antenna base with 60 cm RG174
1x 3 m RG174 extension cable
1x Flexible tripod mount
1x Suction cup mount
Downloads
Datasheet
User Guide
Quick Start Guide
SDR# User Guide
Dipole Antenna Guide
Book: Raspberry Pi 5 for Radio Amateurs
The RTL-SDR devices (V3 and V4) have gained popularity among radio amateurs because of their very low cost and rich features. A basic system may consist of a USB based RTL-SDR device (dongle) with a suitable antenna, a Raspberry Pi 5 computer, a USB based external audio input-output adapter, and software installed on the Raspberry Pi 5 computer. With such a modest setup, it is possible to receive signals from around 24 MHz to over 1.7 GHz.
This book is aimed at amateur radio enthusiasts and electronic engineering students, as well as at anyone interested in learning to use the Raspberry Pi 5 to build electronic projects. The book is suitable for both beginners through experienced readers. Some knowledge of the Python programming language is required to understand and eventually modify the projects given in the book. A block diagram, a circuit diagram, and a complete Python program listing is given for each project, alongside a comprehensive description.
The following popular RTL-SDR programs are discussed in detail, aided by step-by-step installation guides for practical use on a Raspberry Pi 5:
SimpleFM
GQRX
SDR++
CubicSDR
RTL-SDR Server
Dump1090
FLDIGI
Quick
RTL_433
aldo
xcwcp
GPredict
TWCLOCK
CQRLOG
klog
Morse2Ascii
PyQSO
Welle.io
Ham Clock
CHIRP
xastir
qsstv
flrig
XyGrib
FreeDV
Qtel (EchoLink)
XDX (DX-Cluster)
WSJT-X
The application of the Python programming language on the latest Raspberry Pi 5 platform precludes the use of the programs in the book from working on older versions of Raspberry Pi computers.
Electric motors are found in countless electronic appliances and devices in and around our homes. In these devices, motor controllers are used to ensure efficient, safe, and accurate ways to govern the speed or the actuator position of the motor(s) used.
Electric motors can be classified as either DC or AC depending on the type of voltage used to control them. DC motors are the oldest type of electric motors and they are widely used by electronics developers both in home labs and in schools and laboratories. Almost all printers, cameras, robots, and CNC machines in consumer, commercial, and industrial applications use some kind of DC motor. AC motors on the other hand are used in many home appliances and tools as they can be powered directly from an AC power outlet.
Cytron’s Maker Pi RP2040 Development Board is an advanced system based on the RP2040 processor and developed with motor control applications in mind. The board comes with dual-channel brushed DC motor controller hardware, 4 servo motor ports, and 7 Grove-compatible I/O ports, making it an ideal platform within mobile robotics applications, for robot arm control, or in any other type of application requiring precise control of motors and actuators.
The project book, written by well-known Elektor author Dogan Ibrahim, includes over 50 projects using LEDs, a buzzer, an OLED display, an ADC converter, an ultrasonic sensor, PWM, and temperature and humidity control. The main chapters cover DC motor control, servo motor control and stepper motor control using the Maker Pi RP2040 Development Board in creative and educational ways.
Included in the bundle
Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 Development Board
Electronic Parts
1 k-ohm resistors
10 k-ohm resistor
12 k-ohm resistor
470 ohm resistor
LED
Relay, 3 V/10 A
LDR, 10 k-ohm
Jumper wires (male-male)
Breadboard
Sensors
TMP36 (temperature)
DHT11 (temperature and humidity)
Modules
5 V Stepper Motor with ULN2003 Driver
HC-SR04 (ultrasonic)
SSD1306 (I²C OLED)
KY-021 (reed switch)
DC motor (brushed, miniature, 3 V, 12 krpm)
SG90 (servo motor)
Project Book (191 pages)
52 Projects in the Book
Simple LED Projects
Flashing LED
Flashing SOS signal
All LEDs ON and OFF
Binary counting LEDs
Rotating LEDs
Randomly flashing LEDs
Rotating LEDs with pushbutton control
Reaction timer
Two-player reaction game
Using the on-board NeoPixel LEDs – showing different colors
Using the on-board NeoPixel LEDs – flash both NeoPixels randomly
Simple Buzzer Projects
Playing the middle C tones
Using the buzzer as an audible sound indicator
Playing a melody – Happy Birthday
Frequency sweeping
Using OLED Displays
Displaying text on OLED
Displaying common shapes
Seconds counter
Drawing bitmaps
Using Analog To Digital Converters
Voltmeter
Temperature measurement
ON/OFF temperature controller
ON/OFF temperature controller with OLED display
Measuring ambient light intensity
Ohmmeter
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Generate a 1000 Hz PWM waveform with 50% duty cycle
Changing the brightness of an LED
Alarm sound on buzzer
Electronic organ
Ultrasonic Sensor Projects
Ultrasonic distance measurement
Ultrasonic distance measurement with OLED readout
Measuring the level of water in a tank
Ultrasonic reverse parking aid with buzzer
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Temperature and relative humidity measurement
Temperature and relative humidity measurement with OLED
DC Motor Control Projects
DC motor ON/OFF control
Two-speed DC motor rev control
Varying the motor speed
Using two DC motors
Changing the motor direction
LDR-based motor control
Magnetic reed switch based motor control
Displaying the speed of a DC motor – using a rotary encoder
Displaying the speed of a DC motor on OLED – using a rotary encoder
Time response of the motor with the encoder
Measuring and displaying the motor speed using interrupts
Proportional+Integral+Derivative (PID) motor speed control
Servo Motor Control Projects
Servo motor control – turn to 0, 90, and 180 degrees positions
Using two servo motors – turn to 0, 90, and 180 degrees positions
Ultrasonic sonar
Stepper Motor Control Projects
Basic stepper motor control
Thermometer with dial
Raspberry Pi 4, 2 GB RAM
The Raspberry Pi 4 sets another milestone in processor speed and performance of single-board computers. Raspberry Pi 4 is 3x faster than its 3 B+ predecessor and offers 4x faster multimedia performance (comparable to the desktop performance of an entry-level x86-based PC).
Features
High-performance 64-bit quad-core processor
Dual-display support at resolutions up to 4K via a pair of micro-HDMI ports
Hardware video decode at up to 4Kp60
2 GB of RAM
Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz wireless LAN
Bluetooth 5.0
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.0
PoE capability (via a separate PoE HAT add-on)
Specifications
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
CPU
64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 (4x 1.5 GHz)
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore VI
RAM
2 GB LPDDR4
Wireless LAN
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
USB
2x USB-A 3.02x USB-A 2.0
GPIO
Standard 40-pin GPIO header (fully backwards-compatible with previous boards)
Video
2x micro-HDMI ports (up to 4Kp60 supported)2-lane MIPI DSI port (display)2-lane MIPI CSI port (camera)
Audio
4-pole stereo audio and composite video port
Multimedia
H.265 (4Kp60 decode)H.264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode)OpenGL ES, 3.0 graphics
SD card
microSD (for operating system and storage)
Power
5 V | 3 A (via USB-C)5 V | 3 A (via GPIO)Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled – (requires separate PoE HAT)
Raspberry Pi Full Stack (E-book)
This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of full-stack web application development using Raspberry Pi. You will learn how to build an application from the ground up.
You will gain experience and know-how of technologies including:
The Linux operating system and command line.
The Python programming language.
The Raspberry Pi General Purpose Input Output pins (GPIOs).
The Nginx web server.
Flask Python web application microframework.
JQuery and CSS for creating user interfaces.
Dealing with time zones.
Creating charts with Plotly and Google Charts.
Data logging with Google Sheet.
Developing applets with IFTTT.
Securing your application with SSL.
Receiving SMS notifications to your phone using Twilio.
This book will also teach you how to set up a remote wireless Arduino sensor node and collect data from it. Your Raspberry Pi web application will be able to process Arduino node data in the same way it processes data from its onboard sensor.
Raspberry Pi Full Stack will teach you many skills essential to building Web and Internet of Things applications.
The application you will build in this project is a platform that you can extend upon. This is just the start of what you can do with a Raspberry Pi and the software and hardware components that you will learn about.
This book is supported by the author via a dedicated discussion space.
Kick off to FPGA Programming with the MAX1000 Board and VHDPlus
Ready to master FPGA programming? With this bundle, you'll dive into the world of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Bring your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems!
The MAX1000 is a compact and powerful FPGA development board packed with features like memory, user LEDs, push-buttons, and flexible I/O ports. It’s the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs).
With the enclosed book "FPGA Programming and Hardware Essentials" you'll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. You'll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity.
Projects in the Book
Arduino-driven BCD to 7-Segment Display Decoder
Use an Arduino Uno R4 to supply BCD data to the decoder, counting from 0 to 9 with a one-second delay
Multiplexed 4-Digit Event Counter
Create an event counter that displays the total count on a 4-digit display, incrementing with each button press
PWM Waveform with Fixed Duty Cycle
Generate a PWM waveform at 1 kHz with a fixed duty cycle of 50%
Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
Measure distances using an ultrasonic sensor, displaying the results on a 4-digit 7-segment LED
Electronic Lock
Build a simple electronic lock using combinational logic gates with push buttons and an LED output
Temperature Sensor
Monitor ambient temperature with a TMP36 sensor and display the readings on a 7-segment LED
MAX1000 FPGA Development Board
The MAX1000 is a customizable IoT/Maker Board ready for evaluation, development and/or use in a product. It is built around the Intel MAX10 FPGA, which is the industry’s first single chip, non-volatile programmable logic device (PLDs) to integrate the optimal set of system components.
Users can now leverage the power of tremendous re-configurability paired with a high-performance, low-power FPGA system. Providing internally stored dual images with self-configuration, comprehensive design protection features, integrated ADCs and hardware to implement the Nios II 32-bit microcontroller IP, MAX10 devices are ideal solution for system management, protocol bridging, communication control planes, industrial, automotive and consumer applications.
The MAX1000 is equipped with an Arrow USB Programmer2, SDRAM, flash memory, accelerometer sensor and PMOD/Arduino MKR connectors making it a fully featured plug and play solution without any additional costs.
Specifications
MAX 10
8 kLE
- Flash
Dual inside
- ADC
8x 12 Bit
- Temperature Range
0~85°C
- Supply
USB/pins
SDRAM
8 MB
3-axis MEMS
LIS3DH
USB Programmer
on board
MEMS Oscillator
12 MHz
Switch/LED
2x / 8x
Contents of the Bundle
Book: FPGA Programming and Hardware Essentials (normal price: €40)
MAX1000 FPGA Development Board (normal price: €45)
Downloads
Software
PC USB Logic Analyzers with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Co.
Step-by-step instructions guide you through the analysis of modern protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, RS-232, NeoPixel, WS28xx, HD44780 and 1-Wire protocols. With the help of numerous experimental circuits based on the Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino Uno and the Bus Pirate, you will learn the practical application of popular USB logic analyzers.
All the experimental circuits presented in this book have been fully tested and are fully functional. The necessary program listings are included – no special programming or electronics knowledge is required for these circuits. The programming languages used are MicroPython and C along with the development environments Thonny and Arduino IDE.
This book uses several models of flexible and widely available USB logic analyzers and shows the strengths and weaknesses of each price range.
You will learn about the criteria that matter for your work and be able to find the right device for you.
Whether Arduino, Raspberry Pi or Raspberry Pi Pico, the example circuits shown allow you to get started quickly with protocol analysis and can also serve as a basis for your own experiments.
After reading this book, you will be familiar with all the important terms and contexts, conduct your own experiments, analyze protocols independently, culminating in a comprehensive knowledge set of digital signals and protocols.
USB Logic Analyzer (8-ch, 24 MHz)
This USB Logic Analyzer is an 8-channel logic analyzer with each input dual purposed for analog data recording. It is perfect for debugging and analyzing signals like I²C, UART, SPI, CAN and 1-Wire. It operates by sampling a digital input connected to a device under test (DUT) at a high sample rate. The connection to the PC is via USB.
Specifications
Channels
8 digital channels
Maximum sampling rate
24 MHz
Maximum input voltage
0 V ~ 5 V
Operating temperature
0°C ~ 70°C
Input impedance
1 MΩ || 10 pF
Supported protocols
I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, 1-Wire, etc.
PC connection
USB
Dimensions
55 x 28 x 14 mm
Downloads
Software
This bundle contains:
Book 'Logic Analyzers in Practice' (normal price: €35)
USB Logic Analyzer (8-ch, 24 MHz) (normal price: €15)
USB Cable
Jumper Wire Ribbon Cable
The book "Node-RED and Raspberry Pi Pico W" describes the Node-RED programming environment in great detail with exciting applications on 527 pages. Only at Elektor, the book gets solid hardware support in the form of the popular SunFounder Kepler Kit with over 450 components including a Raspberry Pico W board. With this bundle, most of the experiments and programming exercises contained in the book can be carried out successfully.
This bundle contains:
Book: Node-Red and the Raspberry Pi Pico W (normal price: €50)
SunFounder Kepler Kit voor Raspberry Pi Pico W (normal price: €70)
Book: Node-RED and Raspberry Pi Pico W
From basics to flows for sensors, automation, motors, MQTT, and cloud services
This book is a learning guide and a reference. Use it to learn Node-RED, Raspberry Pi Pico W, and MicroPython, and add these state-of-the-art tools to your technology toolkit. It will introduce you to virtual machines, Docker, and MySQL in support of IoT projects based on Node-RED and the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
This book combines several elements into a platform that powers the development of modern Internet of Things applications. These elements are a flow-based server, a WiFi-enabled microcontroller, a high-level programming language, and a deployment technology. Combining these elements gives you the tools you need to create automation systems at any scale. From home automation to industrial automation, this book will help you get started.
Node-RED is an open-source flow-based development tool that makes it easy to wire together devices, APIs, and online services. Drag and drop nodes to create a flowchart that turns on your lights at sunset or sends you an email when a sensor detects movement. Raspberry Pi Pico W is a version of the Raspberry Pi Pico with added 802.11n Wi-Fi capability. It is an ideal device for physical computing tasks and an excellent match to the Node-RED.
Quick book facts
Project-based learning approach.
Assumes no prior knowledge of flow-based programming tools.
Learn to use essential infrastructure tools in your projects, such as virtual machines, Docker, MySQL and useful web APIs such as Google Sheets and OpenWeatherMap.
Dozens of mini-projects supported by photographs, wiring schematics, and source code. Get these from the book GitHub repository.
Step-by-step instructions on everything.
All experiments are based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W. A Wi-Fi network is required for all projects.
Downloads
GitHub
SunFounder Kepler Kit voor Raspberry Pi Pico W
Your gateway to IoT and microcontroller programming
With 450+ components and 117 online projects, this comprehensive kit ignites your creativity. The tutorials by Paul McWhorter make learning enjoyable for beginners and advanced users. This kit supports MicroPython, C/C++, and Piper Make, offering diverse programming options.
Explore sensors, actuators, LEDs, and LCDs for endless project possibilities. From home automation to robotics, this kit empowers your tech journey.
Features
IoT Starter Kit for Beginners: This kit offers a rich IoT learning experience for beginners. With 450+ components, 117 projects, and expert-led video lessons, this kit makes learning microcontroller programming and IoT engaging and accessible.
Expert-Guided Video Lessons: The kit includes 27 video tutorials by the renowned educator, Paul McWhorter. His engaging style simplifies complex concepts, ensuring an effective learning experience in microcontroller programming.
Wide Range of Hardware: The kit includes a diverse array of components like sensors, actuators, LEDs, LCDs, and more, enabling you to experiment and create a variety of projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
Supports Multiple Languages: The kit offers versatility with support for three programming languages - MicroPython, C/C++, and Piper Make, providing a diverse programming learning experience.
Dedicated Support: Benefit from our ongoing assistance, including a community forum and timely technical help for a seamless learning experience.
Included
Raspberry Pi Pico W
Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Resistor
Transistor
Capacitor
Diode
Li-po Charger Module
74HC595
TA6586 – Motor Driver Chip
LED
RGB LED
LED Bar Graph
7-segment Display
4-Digit 7-Segment Display
LED Dot Matrix
I²C LCD1602
WS2812 RGB 8 LEDs Strip
Buzzer
DC Motor
Servo
DC Water Pump
Relay
Button
Micro Switch
Slide Switch
Potentiometer
Infrared Receiver
Joystick Module
4x4 Keypad
MPR121 Module
MFRC522 Module
Photoresistor
Thermistor
Tilt Switch
Reed Switch
PIR Motion Sensor Module
Water Level Sensor Module
Ultrasonic Module
DHT11 Humiture Sensor
MPU6050 Module
Documentation
Online Tutorial
With this bundle you can straight away built the over 30 tested and working projects described in the book.
This bundle contains:
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W GO! Book (normal price: €40)
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (normal price: €20)
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W GO! Book
A Fast-Lane Ride From Concept to Project
The core of the book explains the use of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W running the Python programming language, always in simple terms and backed by many tested and working example projects. On part of the reader, familiarity with the Python programming language and some experience with one of the Raspberry Pi computers will prove helpful. Although previous electronics experience is not required, some knowledge of basic electronics is beneficial, especially when venturing out to modify the projects for your own applications.
Over 30 tested and working hardware-based projects are given in the book, covering the use of Wi-Fi, communication with smartphones and with a Raspberry Pi Pico W computer. Additionally, there are Bluetooth projects including elementary communication with smartphones and with the popular Arduino Uno. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are key features of the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.
Some of the topics covered in the book are:
Raspberry Pi OS installation on an SD card
Python program creation and execution on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Software-only examples of Python running on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Hardware-based projects including LCD and Sense HAT interfacing
UDP and TCP Wi-Fi based projects for smartphone communication
UDP-based project for Raspberry Pi Pico W communication
Flask-based webserver project
Cloud storage of captured temperature, humidity, and pressure data
TFT projects
Node-RED projects
Interfacing to Alexa
MQTT projects
Bluetooth-based projects for smartphone and Arduino Uno communications
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
The small Raspberry Pi puts in the quad-core turbo!
Features
64-bit quad-core processor
VideoCore IV GPU
512 MB LPDDR2 DRAM
802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
Bluetooth 4.2 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
MicroSD card slot
Mini HDMI and USB 2.0 OTG ports
Micro USB power
HAT-compatible 40-pin header
Composite video and reset pins via solder test points
CSI camera connector
Specifications
SoC
Broadcom BCM2710A1
CPU
64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (4x 1 GHz)
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore VI
RAM
512 MB LPDDR2
Wireless LAN
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2, BLE
USB
1x micro USB (for data)1x micro USB (for power supply)
GPIO
HAT-compatible 40-pin GPIO header
Video & Audio
1080P HD video & stereo audio via mini-HDMI connector
SD card
microSD (for operating system and storage)
Power
5 VDC / 2.5 A (supplied via micro USB connector)
Dimensions
65 x 30 x 5 mm
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is footprint-compatible with earlier Zero models.
Getting started in electronics is not as difficult as you may think. With this bundle (book + kit of parts), you can explore and learn the most important electrical and electronics engineering concepts in a fun way by doing various experiments. You will learn electronics practically without getting into complex technical jargon and long calculations. As a result, you will be creating your own projects soon.
This kit contains the components required to build most of the detailed examples of the book on a breadboard and try them out for real.
The kit can, of course, also be used without the book for building other circuits and doing your own experiments.
Kit contents
1x 39 Ω, 1 W resistor
1x 47 Ω resistor
1x 180 Ω resistor
1x 330 Ω resistor
3x 1 kΩ resistor
1x 2.2 kΩ resistor
1x 3.9 kΩ resistor
1x 6.8 kΩ resistor
1x 10 kΩ resistor
1x 15 kΩ resistor
1x 22 kΩ resistor
1x 33 kΩ resistor
1x 47 kΩ resistor
1x 56 kΩ resistor
1x 82 kΩ resistor
1x 120 kΩ resistor
1x 680 kΩ resistor
2x 100 kΩ resistor
1x 10 kΩ trimmer
1x 10 kΩ linear potentiometer
1x 100 kΩ linear potentiometer
1x LDR
1x 1 nF ceramic capacitor
2x 10 nF ceramic capacitor
1x 100 nF ceramic capacitor
1x 1 µF, 25 V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
2x 10 µF, 25 V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
1x 100 µF, 25 V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
1x 470 µF, 25 V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
1x 1000 µF, 25 V aluminium electrolytic capacitor
1x RGB LED, Common-Cathode (CC)
1x 1N4148 small signal diode
1x 1N4733A 5.1 V, 1 W Zener diode
3x LED, red
2x BC337 NPN transistor
1x IRFZ44N N-channel MOSFET
2x NE555 timer
1x LM393 comparator
1x 74HCT08 quad AND gate
3x Tactile switch
2x SPDT switch
1x Relay, SPDT, 9 VDC
1x Active buzzer
1x Passive buzzer
50 cm Solid wire, 16 AWG, unjacketed
2x PP3 9 V battery clip
1x Breadboard
20x Jumper wire
This bundle contains:
Practical Electronics Crash Course Kit (valued at: €45)
Book: Practical Electronics Crash Course (normal price: €45)
The project book, written by well-known Elektor author Dogan Ibrahim, holds many software- and hardware-based projects especially developed for the Arduino Uno Experimenting Kit. The kit comes with an Arduino Uno board, several LEDs, sensors, actuators, and other components. The purpose of the kit is to make a flying start with hardware and software aspects of projects designed around the Arduino Uno microcontroller system. The projects given in this guide are fully evaluated and working and fully employ all the supplied components. A block diagram, a circuit diagram, an extensive program listing, and a complete program description is given for every project in the guide. Included in the kit 1x Arduino Uno Rev3 board
1x RFID reader module 1x DS1302 clock module 1x 5 V stepper motor 1x '2003' stepper motor drive board 5x Green LED 5x Yellow LED 5x Red LED 2x Rocker switch 1x Flame sensor 1x LM35 sensor module 1x Infrared receiver 3x Light-dependent resistors (LDRs) 1x IR remote controller 1x Breadboard 4x Pushbutton (with four caps) 1x Buzzer 1x Piezo sounder 1x Adjustable resistor (potentiometer) 1x 74HC595 shift register 1x 7-segment display 1x 4-digit 7-segment display 1x 8x8 Dot-matrix display 1x 1602 / I²C LCD module 1x DHT11 Temperature and humidity module 1x Relay module 1x Sound module Set of Dupont cables Set of Breadboard cables 1x Water sensor 1x PS2 Joystick 5x 1 k-ohm resistor 5x 10 k-ohm resistor 5x 220-ohm resistor 1x 4x4 keypad module 1x 9g Servo (25 cm) 1x RFID card 1x RGB module 1x 9 V battery DC jack Project book (237 pages) Over 60 Projects in the Book Hardware Projects with LEDs Blinking LED – using the onboard LED Blinking LED – using an external LED LED flashing SOS Alternately-blinking LEDs Chasing LEDs Chasing LEDs 2 Binary counting LEDs Random flashing LEDs – Christmas lights Button controlled LED Controlling the LED flashing rate – external interrupts Reaction timer LED color wand RGB fixed colors Traffic lights Traffic lights with pedestrian crossings Using the 74HC595 shift register – binary up counter Using the 74HC595 shift register – randomly flashing 8 LEDs Using the 74HC595 shift register – chasing LEDs Using the 74HC595 shift register – turn ON a specified LED Using the 74HC595 shift register – turn ON specified LEDs 7-Segment LED Displays 7-Segment 1-digit LED counter 7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display 7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display counter – timer interrupts 7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display counter – eliminating the leading zeroes 7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display – reaction timer Timer interrupt blinking onboard LED Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) Display text on the LCD Scrolling text on the LCD Display custom characters on the LCD LCD based conveyor belt goods counter LCD-based accurate clock using timer interrupts LCD dice Sensors Analog temperature sensor Voltmeter On/Off temperature controller Darkness reminder using a light-dependent resistor (LDR) Tilt detection Water-level sensor Displaying water levels Water level controller Flooding detector with buzzer Sound detection sensor – relay control by hand clapping Flame sensor – fire detection with relay output Temperature and humidity display Generating musical tones with the melody maker The RFID Reader Finding the Tag ID RFID door lock access control with relay The 4x4 Keypad Display the pressed key code on the Serial Monitor Integer calculator with LCD Keypad door security lock with relay The Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module RTC with Serial Monitor RTC with LCD Temperature and humidity display with time stamping The Joystick Reading joystick analog values 8x8 LED Matrix Displaying shapes Motors Test-rotate the servo Servo sweep Joystick-controlled servo Rotate the motor clockwise and then anticlockwise Infrared Receiver and Remote Controller Unit Decoding the IR remote control codes Remote relay activation/deactivation Infrared remote stepper motor control
About the book
Espressif's ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers have brought DIY home automation to the masses. However, not everyone is fluent in programming these microcontrollers with Espressif's C/C++ SDK, the Arduino core, or MicroPython. This is where ESPHome comes into its own: with this project, you don’t program your microcontroller but configure it.
This book demonstrates how to create your own home automation devices with ESPHome on an ESP32 microcontroller board. You’ll learn how to combine all kinds of electronic components and automate complex behaviours. Your devices can work completely autonomously, and connect over Wi-Fi to your home automation gateways such as Home Assistant or MQTT broker.
By the end of this book, you will be able to create your own custom home automation devices the way you want. Thanks to ESPHome and the ESP32, this is within everyone’s grasp.
Set up an ESPHome development environment and create maintainable configurations
Use buttons and LEDs
Sound a buzzer and play melodies
Read measurements from various types of sensors
Communicate over a short distance with NFC, infrared light, and Bluetooth Low Energy
Show information on various types of displays
About the board
Chipset
Espressif-ESP32 240 MHz Xtensa single-/dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor
FLASH
QSPI flash 16 MB
SRAM
520 kB SRAM
Button
Reset
USB to TTL
CP2104
Modular interface
UART, SPI, SDIO, I²C, LED PWM, TV PWM, I²S, IRGPIO, ADC, capacitor touch sensor, DACLNA pre-amplifier
Display
IPS ST7789V 1.14 Inch
Working voltage
2.7-4.2 V
Working current
About 67 MA
Sleep current
About 350 uA
Working temperature range
-40℃ ~ +85℃
Size & Weight
51.52 x 25.04 x 8.54 mm (7.81 g)
Power Supply
USB 5 V/1 A
Charging current
500 mA
Battery
3.7 V lithium battery
JST Connector
2-Pin 1.25 mm
USB Connector
USB-C
Over 40 Fully Tested ESP32 Projects Using Arduino IDE and the LVGL Graphics Library
This bundle includes the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) – a compact development board combining a standard ESP32 microcontroller with a 320x240 pixel TFT color display. The board also features multiple connectors for GPIO, serial communication (TX/RX), power, and ground. The built-in display is a major advantage, allowing users to create complex, graphics-based projects without the need for external LCDs or displays.
The accompanying book introduces the CYD board's hardware and on-board connectors in detail. It provides a range of beginner to intermediate-level projects developed using the popular Arduino IDE 2.0. Both basic graphics functions and the powerful LVGL graphics library are covered, with practical projects illustrating each approach.
All included projects have been fully tested and are ready to use. The book provides block diagrams, circuit schematics, complete code listings, and step-by-step explanations. With the LVGL library, readers can create modern, full-color graphical interfaces using widgets such as buttons, labels, sliders, calendars, keyboards, charts, tables, menus, animations, and more.
ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board
This development board (also known as "Cheap Yellow Display") is powered by the ESP-WROOM-32, a dual-core MCU with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. It operates at a main frequency of up to 240 MHz, with 520 KB SRAM, 448 KBROM, and a 4 MB Flash memory. The board features a 2.8-inch display with a resolution of 240x320 and resistive touch.
Furthermore, the board includes a backlight control circuit, touch control circuit, speaker drive circuit, photosensitive circuit, and RGB-LED control circuit. It also provides a TF card slot, serial interface, DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor interface, and additional IO ports.
The module supports development in Arduino IDE, ESP-IDE, MicroPython, and Mixly.
Applications
Image transmission for Smart Home device
Wireless monitoring
Smart agriculture
QR wireless recognition
Wireless positioning system signal
And other IoT applications
Specifications
Microcontroller
ESP-WROOM-32 (Dual-core MCU with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
Frequency
Up to 240 MHz (computing power is up to 600 DMIPS)
SRAM
520 KB
ROM
448 KB
Flash
4 MB
Operating voltage
5 V
Power consumption
approx. 115 mA
Display
2.8-inch color TFT screen (240 x 320)
Touch
Resistive Touch
Driver chip
ILI9341
Dimensions
50 x 86 mm
Weight
50 g
Downloads
GitHub
Contents of the Bundle
The ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Book (normal price: €35)
ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board (normal price: €25)
1x ESP32 Dev Board with 2.8" Display and acrylic Shell
1x Touch pen
1x Connector cable
1x USB cable
Comprehensive Book-Hardware Bundle for the RP2040 Microcontroller with over 80 Projects
Unlock the potential of modern controller technology with the Raspberry Pi Pico in this bundle. Perfect for both beginners and experienced users, the easy-to-follow guide takes you from the basics of electronics to the complexities of digital signal processing. With the Raspberry Pi Pico, the dedicated hardware kit and MicroPython programming, you will learn the key principles of circuit design, data collection, and processing.
Get hands-on with over 80 projects like a stopwatch with an OLED display, a laser distance meter, and a servo-controlled fan. These projects are designed to help you apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios. The book also covers advanced topics like wireless RFID technology, object detection, and sensor integration for robotics.
Whether you're looking to build your skills in electronics or dive deeper into embedded systems, this bundle is the perfect resource to help you explore the full potential of the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Contents of the Bundle
1x Project Book (273 pages)
1x Raspberry Pi Pico WH
1x Raspberry Pi Pico H
1x Smart Car Kit
Electronic Parts
2x Solderless breadboard (400 holes)
1x Solderless breadboard (170 holes)
5x Colorful 5 mm LEDs (green, red, blue, yellow and white)
1x Laser transmitter
1x Passive buzzer
1x Micro USB cable (30 cm)
1x 65 Jumper wires
1x 20 cm male to female Dupont wire
1x Clear case
1x Magnet (diameter: 8 mm, thickness: 5 mm)
1x Rotary potentiometer
10x 2 KΩ resistors
2x M2.5x30 mm copper pillars
10x Phillips pan head screws
10x M2.5 nickel hex nuts
1x 2-inch dual-purpose screwdriver
Modules
1x RGB module
1x 9G servo
1x Dual-axis XY joystick module
1x RC522 RFID module
1x 4 Bits digital LED display module
1x Traffic light display module
1x Rotary Encoder module
1x 1602 LCD Display module (Blue)
1x Photoresistor module
1x DC motor with male Dupont wire
1x Fan blade
1x Raindrops module
1x OLED module
1x Membrane switch keyboard
1x Mini magnetic spring module
1x Infrared remote control
1x Infrared receiver module
1x DC stepper motor driver board
1x Button
Sensors
1x Vibration sensor
1x Soil moisture sensor
1x Sound sensor
1x Mini PIR motion sensor
1x Temperature & Humidity sensor
1x Flame sensor
2x Crash sensor
2x Tracking sensor
1x Ultrasonic sensor
This bundle contains:
Book: Building Wireless Sensor Networks with OpenThread (normal price: €40)
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 USB Dongle (normal price: €20)
Book: Building Wireless Sensor Networks with OpenThread
This book will guide you through the operation of Thread, the setup of a Thread network, and the creation of your own Zephyr-based OpenThread applications to use it. You’ll acquire knowledge on:
The capture of network packets on Thread networks using Wireshark and the nRF Sniffer for 802.15.4.
Network simulation with the OpenThread Network Simulator.
Connecting a Thread network to a non-Thread network using a Thread Border Router.
The basics of Thread networking, including device roles and types, as well as the diverse types of unicast and multicast IPv6 addresses used in a Thread network.
The mechanisms behind network discovery, DNS queries, NAT64, and multicast addresses.
The process of joining a Thread network using network commissioning.
CoAP servers and clients and their OpenThread API.
Service registration and discovery.
Securing CoAP messages with DTLS, using a pre-shared key or X.509 certificates.
Investigating and optimizing a Thread device’s power consumption.
Once you‘ve set up a Thread network with some devices and tried connecting and disconnecting them, you’ll have gained a good insight into the functionality of a Thread network, including its self-healing capabilities. After you’ve experimented with all code examples in this book, you’ll also have gained useful programming experience using the OpenThread API and CoAP.
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 USB Dongle
The nRF52840 dongle is a small, low-cost USB dongle that supports Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, ZigBee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4 GHz proprietary protocols. The dongle is the perfect target hardware for use with nRF Connect for Desktop as it is low-cost but still support all the short range wireless standards used with Nordic devices.
The dongle has been designed to be used as a wireless HW device together with nRF Connect for Desktop. For other use cases please do note that there is no debug support on the dongle, only support for programming the device and communicating through USB.
It is supported by most of the nRF Connect for Desktop apps and will automatically be programmed if needed. In addition custom applications can be compiled and downloaded to the dongle. It has a user programmable RGB LED, a green LED, a user programmable button as well as 15 GPIO accessible from castellated solder points along the edge. Example applications are available in the nRF5 SDK under the board name PCA10059.
The nRF52840 dongle is supported by nRF Connect for Desktop as well as programming through nRFUtil.
Features
Bluetooth 5.2 ready multiprotocol radio
2 Mbps
Long Range
Advertising Extensions
Channel Selection Algorithm #2 (CSA #2)
IEEE 802.15.4 radio support
Thread
ZigBee
Arm Cortex-M4 with floating point support
DSP instruction set
ARM CryptoCell CC310 cryptographic accelerator
15 GPIO available via edge castellation
USB interface direct to nRF52840 SoC
Integrated 2.4 GHz PCB antenna
1 user-programmable button
1 user-programmable RGB LED
1 user-programmable LED
1.7-5.5 V operation from USB or external
Downloads
Datasheet
Hardware Files
Develop Arm Cortex-M7 powered Audio, DSP and Motor Control Projects
At the heart of NXP Semiconductors‘ MIMXRT1010 Development Kit is the i.MX RT1010 Crossover MCU sporting an Arm Cortex-M7 core truly capable of running power- and memory hungry DSP applications. The popular MCUXpresso IDE is key to creating software for the development kit, while a powerful SDK is provided to reduce program development time and effort. The dev kit offers great connectivity through its audio CODECs, 4-way headphone jack, external speaker connection, microphone, and Arduino interface.
Conveniently, several on-board debug probes are supplied with the kit allowing you to debug your programs by talking directly to the MCU. Helped by the debugger, you can single-step through a program, insert breakpoints, view and modify variables, and so on. Using the MCUXpresso IDE and the SDK, many working and tested projects are developed in the book based on parts, modules, and technologies, including:
LED and LCDs
ADC
I²C projects
SPI projects
UART projects
Motor Control
Audio and Digital Audio Processing (DSP)
This bundle contains:
Elektor Book: Get Started with the NXP i.MX RT1010 Development Kit (normal price: €34.95)
NXP i.MX RT1010 Kit Development Kit (normal price: €49.95)
The project book, written by well-known Elektor author Dogan Ibrahim, holds many software- and hardware-based projects especially developed for the Arduino Uno Experimenting Kit. The kit comes with the Arduino Uno R4 Minima, several LEDs, sensors, actuators, and other components. The purpose of the kit is to make a flying start with hardware and software aspects of projects designed around the Arduino Uno microcontroller system.
The projects given in this guide are fully evaluated and working and fully employ all the supplied components. A block diagram, a circuit diagram, an extensive program listing, and a complete program description is given for every project in the guide.
Included
1x Arduino Uno R4 Minima
1x RFID reader module
1x DS1302 clock module
1x 5 V stepper motor
1x '2003' stepper motor drive board
5x Green LED
5x Yellow LED
5x Red LED
2x Rocker switch
1x Flame sensor
1x LM35 sensor module
1x Infrared receiver
3x Light-dependent resistors (LDRs)
1x IR remote controller
1x Breadboard
4x Pushbutton (with four caps)
1x Buzzer
1x Piezo sounder
1x Adjustable resistor (potentiometer)
1x 74HC595 shift register
1x 7-segment display
1x 4-digit 7-segment display
1x 8x8 Dot-matrix display
1x 1602 / I²C LCD module
1x DHT11 Temperature and humidity module
1x Relay module
1x Sound module
Set of Dupont cables
Set of Breadboard cables
1x Water sensor
1x PS2 Joystick
5x 1 k-ohm resistor
5x 10 k-ohm resistor
5x 220-ohm resistor
1x 4x4 keypad module
1x 9g Servo (25 cm)
1x RFID card
1x RGB module
1x 9 V battery DC jack
Project book (326 pages)
Over 80 Projects in the Book
Hardware Projects with LEDs
Blinking LED – using the on-board LED
Blinking LED – using an external LED
LED flashing SOS
Alternately blinking LEDs
Chaser-LEDs
Chasing LEDs 2
Binary counting LEDs
Random flashing LEDs – Christmas lights
Button controlled LED
Controlling the LED flashing rate – external interrupts
Reaction timer
LED color wand
RGB fixed colors
Traffic lights
Traffic lights with pedestrian crossings
Using the 74HC595 shift register – binary up counter
Using the 74HC595 shift register – random flashing 8 LEDs
Using the 74HC595 shift register – chasing LEDs
Using the 74HC595 shift register – turn ON a specified LED
Using the 74HC595 shift register – turn ON specified LEDs
7-Segment LED Displays
7-Segment 1-digit LED counter
7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display
7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display counter – timer interrupts
7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display counter – blanking leading zeroes
7-Segment 4-digit multiplexed LED display – reaction timer
Timer interrupt blinking onboard LED
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)
Display text on the LCD
Scrolling text on the LCD
Display custom characters on the LCD
LCD based conveyor belt goods counter
LCD based accurate clock using timer interrupts
LCD dice
Sensors
Analog temperature sensor
Voltmeter
On/Off temperature controller
Darkness reminder – using a light-dependent resistor (LDR)
Tilt detection
Displaying water level
Water level controller
Water flooding detector with buzzer
Sound detection sensor – control the relay by clapping hands
Flame sensor – fire detection with relay output
Temperature and humidity display
Generating musical tones – melody maker
The RFID Reader
Finding the Tag ID
RFID door lock access with relay
The 4x4 Keypad
Display the pressed key code on the Serial Monitor
Integer calculator with LCD
Keypad door security lock with relay
The Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module
RTC with Serial Monitor
RTC with LCD
Temperature and humidity display with time stamping
Setting and displaying the current time
Periodic interrupt every 2 seconds
The Joystick
Reading analog values from the joystick
8x8 LED Matrix
Displaying shapes
Motors: Servo and Stepper
Test-rotate the servo
Servo sweep
Joystick-controlled servo
Rotate the motor clockwise and then anticlockwise
The Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
Generating a square wave with 2 V amplitude
Generate a sine wave
Sine wave sweep frequency generator
Generate sine wave whose frequency changes with potentiometer
Generate a square wave with frequency of 1 kHz and amplitude of 1 V
Using the EEPROM, the Human Interface Device, and PWM
Keyboard control to launch Windows programs
LED dimming using PWM
The Arduino Uno R4 WiFi
Using LED matrix 1 – creating a large + shape
Creating images by setting bits
Using LED matrix 2 – creating a large + shape
Animation – displaying a word
Controlling the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi on-board LED from a smartphone using UDP
Serial Communications
Receiving ambient temperature from an Arduino Uno R3
Using an Arduino Uno Simulator
A simple project simulation – flashing LED
Displaying text on LCD
LCD seconds counter
The CAN bus
Arduino Uno R4 WiFi to Arduino Uno R4 Minima CAN bus communication
Sending the temperature readings over the CAN bus
Infrared Receiver and Remote Controller
Decoding the IR remote control codes
Remote relay activation/deactivation
Infrared remote stepper motor control
Over 180 Projects with Raspberry Pi, Pico W, Arduino, and ESP32
This bundle contains the Universal Maker Sensor Kit, which consists of many sensors, actuators, displays, and motors. It’s perfect for environmental monitoring, smart home projects, robotics, and game controllers.
The new Elektor book describes the design of many projects using the kit together with the popular Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico W, Arduino Uno, and the ESP32 family of development boards. You can choose any of these development boards for your projects and either use the provided programs as they are, or modify these programs to suit your applications.
This bundle contains:
NEW Book: Universal Maker Sensor Kit (normal price: €45)
Universal Maker Sensor Kit (for Raspberry Pi, Pico W, Arduino, ESP32) (normal price: €70)
Raspberry Pi Pico W (normal price: €8)
Book: Universal Maker Sensor Kit
Learn to use more than 35 Sensors and Actuators with C++, Python, and MicroPython
This book contains over 180 projects for all four major development boards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Pico W, and ESP32). Depending on the development board, projects are available in the C, Python, or MicroPython programming languages.
The project titles, brief descriptions, wiring diagrams, and full program listings together with their detailed descriptions are given in the guide.
Universal Maker Sensor Kit (for Raspberry Pi, Pico W, Arduino, ESP32)
Discover endless creativity with the Universal Maker Sensor Kit, designed for use with Raspberry Pi, Pico W, Arduino, and ESP32. This versatile kit offers compatibility across popular development platforms, including Arduino Uno R4 Minima/WiFi, Uno R3, Mega 2560, Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero, Pico W, and ESP32.
Featuring over 35 sensors, actuators, and displays, it's perfect for projects ranging from environmental monitoring and smart home automation to robotics and interactive gaming. Step-by-step tutorials in C/C++, Python, and MicroPython guide beginners and experienced makers alike through 169 exciting projects.
Features
Wide Compatibility: Fully supports Arduino (Uno R3, Uno R4 Minima/WiFi, Mega 2560), Raspberry Pi (5, 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero, Pico W), and ESP32, enabling extensive flexibility across numerous development platforms. Includes instructions for building 169 projects.
Comprehensive Components: Features more than 35 sensors, actuators, and display modules suitable for diverse projects such as environmental monitoring, smart home automation, robotics, and interactive game controllers.
Detailed Tutorials: Provides clear, step-by-step tutorials covering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Pico W, ESP32, and each included component. Tutorials are available in C/C++, Python, and MicroPython, catering effectively to both beginners and experienced makers.
Suitable for All Skill Levels: Offers structured projects designed to guide users seamlessly from beginner to advanced proficiency in electronics and programming, enhancing creativity and technical expertise.
Included
Breadboard
Button Module
Capacitive Soil Moisture Module
Flame Sensor Module
Gas/Smoke Sensor Module (MQ2)
Gyroscope & Accelerometer Module (MPU6050)
Hall Sensor Module
Infrared Speed Sensor Module
IR Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module
Joystick Module
PCF8591 ADC DAC Converter Module
Photoresistor Module
PIR Motion Module (HC-SR501)
Potentiometer Module
Pulse Oximeter and Heart Rate Sensor Module (MAX30102)
Raindrop Detection Module
Real Time Clock Module (DS1302)
Rotary Encoder Module
Temperature Sensor Module (DS18B20)
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module (DHT11)
Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Sensor (BMP280)
Time of Flight Micro-LIDAR Distance Sensor (VL53L0X)
Touch Sensor Module
Ultrasonic Sensor Module (HC-SR04)
Vibration Sensor Module (SW-420)
Water Level Sensor Module
I²C LCD 1602
OLED Display Module (SSD1306)
RGB LED Module
Traffic Light Module
5 V Relay Module
Centrifugal Pump
L9110 Motor Driver Module
Passive Buzzer Module
Servo Motor (SG90)
TT Motor
ESP8266 Module
JDY-31 Bluetooth Module
Power Supply Module
Documentation
Online Tutorial
This bundle is all about designing projects based on the 555 timer IC. The book features over 45 fully tested and documented projects. Together with the kit, which contains more than 130 through-hole components, you can build all the projects described on a breadboard. The setup also makes it easy to modify and experiment with the projects.
Over 45 Builds for the Legendary 555 Chip (and the 556, 558)
Some of the projects in the book are:
Alternately Flashing Two LEDs
Changing LED Flashing Rate
Touch Sensor On/Off Switch
Switch On/Off Delay
Light-Dependent Sound
Dark/Light Switch
Tone Burst Generator
Long Duration Timer
Chasing LEDs
LED Roulette Game
Traffic Lights
Continuity Tester
Electronic Lock
Switch Contact Debouncing
Toy Electronic Organ
Multiple Sensor Alarm System
Metronome
Voltage Multipliers
Electronic Dice
7-Segment Display Counter
Motor Control
7-Segment Display Dice
Electronic Siren
Various Other Projects
Kit Contents
Resistors
1x 15 kΩ
1x 68 kΩ
2x 47 kΩ
1x 82 kΩ
2x 820 Ω
1x 8.2 kΩ
3x 10 kΩ
1x 1.8 kΩ
1x 6.8 kΩ
14x 2.2 kΩ
10x 680 Ω
1x 27 kΩ
1x 5.6 kΩ
1x 560 kΩ
1x 4.7 kΩ
1x 3.3 kΩ
3x 33 kΩ
1x 36 kΩ
2x 100 kΩ
5x 1 kΩ
1x 3.9 kΩ
2x 56 kΩ
2x 12 kΩ
1x 10 kΩ potentiometer
1x 1 MΩ potentiometer
2x 50 kΩ potentiometer
3x 20 kΩ potentiometer
1x 10 kΩ potentiometer
1x 10 kΩ potentiometer
1x 50 kΩ potentiometer
1x 100 kΩ potentiometer
1x 50 kΩ potentiometer
Capacitors
1x 0.33 μF
1x 1 μF
1x 10 nF
1x 22 nF
1x 47 nF
1x 100 nF
1x 10 μF electrolytic
1x 33 μF electrolytic
2x 100 μF electrolytic
LEDs
10x 5 mm red LED
10x 3 mm red LED
3x 3 mm yellow LED
3x 3 mm green LED
1x Common-cathode 7-segment LED
Semiconductors
3x 555 timer
1x CD4017 counter
1x CD4026 counter
1x CD4011 NAND gate
4x 1N4148 diode
1x IRFZ46N MOSFET
1x Thermistor
1x Light dependent resistor (LDR)
Miscellaneous
1x Passive buzzer
1x Active buzzer
1x SG90 servo
1x 8 Ω mini loudspeaker
1x 9 V DC brushed motor
1x 5 V relay
1x 9 V battery clip
7x Pushbutton switches
1x Breadboard
1x Breadboard jumper wires
This bundle contains:
Book: Get Started with the NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board (normal price: €40)
NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board (normal price: €30)
Book: Get Started with the NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
Develop projects on connectivity, graphics, machine learning, motor control, and sensors
This book is about the use of the FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board, developed by NXP Semiconductors. It integrates the dual Arm Cortex-M33, operating at up to 150 MHz. Ideal for Industrial, IoT, and machine learning applications. It features Hi-Speed USB, CAN 2.0, I³C and 10/100 Ethernet. The board includes an on-board MCU-Link debugger, FlexI/O for LCD control, and dual-bank flash for read-while-write operations, supporting large external serial memory configurations.
One of the important features of the development board is that it features an integrated eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU), thus enabling users to develop AI-based projects. The development board also supports Arduino Uno form factor header pins, making it compatible with many Arduino shields, mikroBUS connector for MikroElektronika Click Boards, and Pmod connector.
One of the nice things of the FRDM-MCXN947 development board is that it includes several on-board debug probes, allowing programmers to debug their programs by communicating directly with the MCU. With the help of the debugger, programmers can single-step through a program, insert breakpoints, view and modify variables and so on.
Many working and tested projects have been developed in the book using the popular MCUXpresso IDE and the SDK with various sensors and actuators. Use of the popular CMSIS-DSP library is also explained with several commonly used matrix operations.
The projects provided in the book can be used without any modifications in many applications. Alternatively, readers can base their projects on those given in the book during the development of their own projects.
NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
The FRDM-MCXN947 is a compact and versatile development board designed for rapid prototyping with MCX N94 and N54 microcontrollers. It features industry-standard headers for easy access to the MCU's I/Os, integrated open-standard serial interfaces, external flash memory, and an onboard MCU-Link debugger.
Specifications
Microcontroller
MCX-N947 Dual Arm Cortex-M33 cores @ 150 MHz each with optimized performance efficiency, up to 2 MB dual-bank flash with optional full ECC RAM, External flash
Accelerators: Neural Processing Unit, PowerQuad, Smart DMA, etc.
Memory Expansion
*DNP Micro SD card socket
Connectivity
Ethernet Phy and connector
HS USB-C connectors
SPI/I²C/UART connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
WiFi connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
CAN-FD transceiver
Debug
On-board MCU-Link debugger with CMSIS-DAP
JTAG/SWD connector
Sensor
P3T1755 I³C/I²C Temp Sensor, Touch Pad
Expansion Options
Arduino Header (with FRDM expansion rows)
FRDM Header
FlexIO/LCD Header
SmartDMA/Camera Header
Pmod *DNP
mikroBUS
User Interface
RGB user LED, plus Reset, ISP, Wakeup buttons
Included
1x FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
1x USB-C Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
Downloads
Datasheet
Block diagram
Raspberry Pi Zero W
The Raspberry Pi Zero W extends the Raspberry Pi Zero family. The Raspberry Pi Zero W has all the functionality of the original Raspberry Pi Zero, but comes with added connectivity consisting of:
802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Other Features
1 GHz, single-core CPU
512 MB RAM
Mini HDMI and USB On-The-Go ports
Micro-USB power
HAT-compatible 40-pin header
Composite video and reset headers
CSI camera connector
Contents of the Special
Projects
PicoVoiceVoice alienation and sound effects with the Raspberry Pi Pico
Navigation with Vibration Feedback
POV Display
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) with the Raspberry Pi Pico
Wi-Fi with the Raspberry Pi Pico
'Hello World' from the Raspberry Pi Pico and RP2040A look at the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s first microcontroller
Simple On-Off Temperature Controller with Raspberry Pi HAT
Multitasking with the Raspberry PiShowcase: a traffic lights controller
The Raspberry Pi Ruler GadgetFun with a time-of-flight sensor
Raspberry Pi Buffer Board (Mk. 1)Never blow up the I/O again
FM radio with RDSA top HAT project for the Raspberry Pi
LoRa with the Raspberry Pi PicoFun with MicroPython!
Tutorials
Qt for the Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Pico Programmingwith MicroPython and Thonny
Raspberry Pi Full StackRPi and RF24 at the heart of a sensor network
Raspberry Pi Bash Command Cheat Sheet
Community
Java on the Raspberry PiAn interview with Frank Delporte
Reviews
Introducing the New Raspberry Pi Pico W, H, and WH
Secure Boot Solution for Raspberry PiRetrofit security at a reasonable price
Review: SmartPi – Smart Meter Extension for Raspberry Pi
Review: The Enviro+ Raspberry Pi HATMeasuring environmental data with Raspberry Pi and the HAT Enviro+
Review: Meet the Raspberry Pi 4All new but still good?
Raspberry Pi Gets a Fast 3.5" Touch DisplayMore power at no extra charge
Book Launch: Raspberry Pi for Radio Amateurs
This bundle contains:
Raspberry Pi Zero W (normal price: €19.95)
Elektor Special: Raspberry Pi and Pico (normal price: €14.95)
‘SensorTile.box’ is a portable multi-sensor circuit board housed in a plastic box and developed by STMicroelectronics. It is equipped with a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor with DSP and FPU, and various sensor modules, such as accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, microphone, and so on.
SensorTile.box is ready to use with wireless IoT and Bluetooth connectivity that can easily be used with an iOS or Android compatible smartphone, regardless of the level of expertise of the users.
SensorTile.box is shipped with a long-life battery and all the user has to do is connect the battery to the circuit to start using the box.
Sensors Included
Temperature
3-axis Accelerometer
3-axis Magnetometer
3-axis Acceleration & Gyro (6-axis Inertia)
Humidity
Altimeter/Pressure
Microphone
Peripherals Included
Bluetooth
Li-Ion Charger
DC-DC Converter
500 mAh Li-Ion Battery
