A Combat Guide against E-waste and Throwawayism This book is for anyone who enjoys tinkering with analog and digital hardware electronics. Regardless of the sophistication of your workspace, only basic tools are required to achieve truly satisfying results. It is intended as a reference guide among other hardware repair publications you may have in your library. However, the book goes a step further than most other repair guides in addressing issues in the modern era of discarded electronics called e-waste. E-waste should be put to good use. Producing anything new requires not just precious resources and labor, but also energy to make and deliver it to global retail shelves. Your talents and love of electronics can be put to good use by rescuing and resurrecting at least selected units from this endless stream of e-waste. Examples include either restoring through repair, or salvaging reusable electronic and mechanical components for your next project. Smart tips are provided throughout the book, and much information is tabulated for easy reference. The book expands age-old repair and hacking techniques applied for repair on the workbench into clever methods and applications to achieve effective results with discarded or “non-servicable” electronic consumer products. The final chapter provides real-life examples using all of the previously discussed content in a summarized form for each example repair type.

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32 new Projects, Practical Examples and Exercises with the Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board Electronics and microcontroller technology offer the opportunity to be creative. This practical microcontroller course provides you with the chance to bring your own Arduino projects and experience such moments of success. Ideally, everything works as you imagined when you switch it on for the first time. In practice, however, things rarely work as expected. At that point, you need knowledge to efficiently search for and find the reason for the malfunction. In this book for advanced users, we delve deep into the world of microcontrollers and the Arduino IDE to learn new procedures and details, enabling you to successfully tackle and solve even more challenging situations. With this book, the author gives the reader the necessary tools to create projects independently and also to be able to find errors quickly. Instead of just offering ready-made solutions, he explains the background, the hardware used, and any tools required. He sets tasks in which the reader contributes their own creativity and writes the Arduino sketch themselves. If you don’t have a good idea and get stuck, there is, of course, a suggested solution for every project and every task, along with the corresponding software, which is commented on and explained in detail in the book. This practical course will teach you more about the inner workings of the Arduino Nano and its microcontroller. You will get to know hardware modules that you can use to realize new and interesting projects. You will familiarize yourself with software methods such as ‘state machines,’ which can often be used to solve problems more easily and clearly. The numerous practical projects and exercise sketches are once again realized on the Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board, which you may already be familiar with from the course book ‘Microcontrollers Hands-on Course for Arduino Starters’, and which contains all the hardware peripherals and operating elements we need for the input/output operations of our sketches. Readers who do not yet own the Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board can purchase the required hardware separately, or alternatively, build it on a breadboard.

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Arduino-compatible, ESP32-controlled, 2-wheeled Balancing Robot The Elektor Mini-Wheelie is an experimental autonomous self-balancing robot platform. Based on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, the self-balancing robot is fully programmable using the Arduino environment and open-source libraries. Its wireless capabilities allow it to be controlled remotely over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or ESP-NOW or to communicate with a user or even another robot. An ultrasonic transducer is available for detecting obstacles. Its color display can be used for displaying cute facial expressions or, for the more down-to-earth users, cryptic debug messages. The robot comes as a neat kit of parts that you must assemble yourself. Everything is included, even a screwdriver. Note: The Mini-Wheelie is an educational development platform intended for learning, experimentation, and robotics development. It is not classified as a toy for children, and its features, documentation, and intended audience reflect this purpose. The product is aimed at students, educators, and developers who wish to explore robotics, programming, and hardware integration in an educational setting. Specifications ESP32-S3 microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth MPU6050 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Two independently controlled 12 V electric motors with tachometer Ultrasonic transducer 2.9" TFT color display (320 x 240) MicroSD card slot Battery power monitor 3S rechargeable Li-Po battery (11.1 V/2200 mAh) Battery charger included Arduino-based open-source software Dimensions (W x L x H): 23 x 8 x 13 cm Included 1x ESP32-S3 Mainboard + MPU6050 module 1x LCD board (2.9 inch) 1x Ultrasonic sensor 1x Battery pack (2200 mAh) 1x Battery charger 1x Motor tyre kit 1x Case board 1x Acrylic board 1x Screwdriver 1x Protective strip 1x Flex cable B (8 cm) 1x Flex cable A (12 cm) 1x Flex cable C 4x Copper column A (25 mm) 4x Copper column B (55 mm) 4x Copper column C (5 mm) 2x Plastic nylon column 8x Screws A (10 mm) 24x Screws B (M3x5) 8x Nuts 24x Metal washers 2x Zip tie 1x MicroSD card (32 GB) Downloads Documentation

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. The AlertAlfred AI Security SystemPowered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and the Hailo 8L Module AI in Electronics DevelopmentAn Update After Only One Year Intro to AI AlgorithmsPrompt: Which Algorithms Implement Each AI Tool? Single-Board Computers for Artificial Intelligence ProjectsBackground and Overview From Sensor Data to Machine Learning ModelsGesture Detection with an Accelerometer and Edge Impulse Build a Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Spiking NeuronArtificial Intelligence Without Software ChatGPT for Electronic DesignDoes GPT-4o Do It Any Better? Bringing AI to the Edge with ESP32-P4 Exploring Speech Functions on Raspberry Pi ZeroWhen Overclocking Gives Freedom of Speech The Growing Role of Edge AIA Trend Shaping the Future Unlocking the Power of Edge AIA Conversation with François de Rochebouët of STMicroelectronics A VHDL Clock Made with ChatGPT AI’s Real ImpactSayash Kapoor on “AI Snake Oil” and More The Latest Stuff From BeagleBoardBeagleY-AI, BeagleV-Fire, BeagleMod, BeaglePlay and BeagleConnect Freedom Mosquito Detection Using Open Datasets and Arduino Nicla Vision AI Today and Tomorrow: Insights from Espressif, Arduino, and SparkFun Artificial Intelligence Timeline BeagleY-AIThe Latest SBC for AI Applications AI in FocusPerspectives from the Elektor Community Machine Vision with OpenMVCreate a Soda Can Detector A Conversation with the Digital MindChatGPT vs Gemini Skilling Me Softly with This Bot?Is the AI Revolution in the Electronic Field Failing Due to a Lack of Social Precision?

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. The AlertAlfred AI Security SystemPowered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and the Hailo 8L Module AI in Electronics DevelopmentAn Update After Only One Year Intro to AI AlgorithmsPrompt: Which Algorithms Implement Each AI Tool? Single-Board Computers for Artificial Intelligence ProjectsBackground and Overview From Sensor Data to Machine Learning ModelsGesture Detection with an Accelerometer and Edge Impulse Build a Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Spiking NeuronArtificial Intelligence Without Software ChatGPT for Electronic DesignDoes GPT-4o Do It Any Better? Bringing AI to the Edge with ESP32-P4 Exploring Speech Functions on Raspberry Pi ZeroWhen Overclocking Gives Freedom of Speech The Growing Role of Edge AIA Trend Shaping the Future Unlocking the Power of Edge AIA Conversation with François de Rochebouët of STMicroelectronics A VHDL Clock Made with ChatGPT AI’s Real ImpactSayash Kapoor on “AI Snake Oil” and More The Latest Stuff From BeagleBoardBeagleY-AI, BeagleV-Fire, BeagleMod, BeaglePlay and BeagleConnect Freedom Mosquito Detection Using Open Datasets and Arduino Nicla Vision AI Today and Tomorrow: Insights from Espressif, Arduino, and SparkFun Artificial Intelligence Timeline BeagleY-AIThe Latest SBC for AI Applications AI in FocusPerspectives from the Elektor Community Machine Vision with OpenMVCreate a Soda Can Detector A Conversation with the Digital MindChatGPT vs Gemini Skilling Me Softly with This Bot?Is the AI Revolution in the Electronic Field Failing Due to a Lack of Social Precision?

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As demand for solar panel installation has risen sharply, especially for installations larger than balcony power plants, the order books of solar companies are full. If you ask for a quote today, you may have to wait a while, if your request isn't simply postponed indefinitely. Another consequence of the solar boom is that some companies are charging very high prices for installations. Yet there is an obvious and radical solution to the problem of excessive prices: Do it yourself, as the English say. The price of materials is currently affordable, and it's the ideal time for those who do the work themselves. They couldn't save more. Add to this the satisfaction of doing something useful, both economically and ecologically, and the pleasure of building yourself. In this special issue, you'll find a wide selection of Elektor assemblies, from solar panel controllers to solar water heaters and solar panel orientation systems. The issue also contains practical information on solar panel installation and the technology behind them. Finally, there are a number of articles on the subject of balcony power plants, from how to install them to how to connect them to the Internet... Contents BASICS Dimensioning Photovoltaic Panel ArraysAn introduction to photovoltaic energy and the commonest techniques,followed by simplified calculation models and setup guidelines. Light Sensor TechnologyMeasuring daylight using LEDs. Solar Power Made SimpleSolar charging with and without a controller. Cable Cross-sections and Energy Losses in Solar SystemsKey considerations on the minimum values to respect for electricalcurrent in solar panel cabling. Solar ModulesEverything you always wanted to know about solar panels... Ideal Diode ControllerDiode Circuits with Low Power Dissipation. TIPS Tracking for Solar Modules zBot Solar/Battery Power Supply Solar Cell Array Charger with Regulator Solar Cell Voltage Regulator Solar-Powered Night Light Alternative Solar Battery Charger PROJECTS Energy LoggerMeasuring and Recording Power Consumption. Tiny Solar SupplySunlight In, 3.3 V Out. A Do-It-Yourself DTURead Data from Small Inverters by μC. Solar ChargerPortable energy for people on the move. Solar Thermal Energy RegulatorMaximum power point tracking explored. 2-amp Maximum Power Tracking ChargerSolar Power To The Max. Computer-driven HeliostatFollow the sun or the stars. Garden LightingUsing solar cells. Solar Panel Voltage Converter for IoT DevicesYes we CAN exploit indoor lighting. Travel ChargerFree power in the mountains. Solar Cell Battery Charger/MonitorWith protection against deep discharge. Solar-powered Battery ChargerPIC12C671 avoids overcharging and deep charging. Converters for Photovoltaic PanelsContributed by TME (Transfer MultisortElektronik). Solar Charging RegulatorFor panels up to 53 watts. Solar-Powered ChargerFor lead-acid batteries. CAN Bus + Arduino for Solar PV Cell MonitoringDetect and locate serviceable panels in large arrays. Balcony Power Plant 2.0The latest: solar panels, installation and inverters

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As demand for solar panel installation has risen sharply, especially for installations larger than balcony power plants, the order books of solar companies are full. If you ask for a quote today, you may have to wait a while, if your request isn't simply postponed indefinitely. Another consequence of the solar boom is that some companies are charging very high prices for installations. Yet there is an obvious and radical solution to the problem of excessive prices: Do it yourself, as the English say. The price of materials is currently affordable, and it's the ideal time for those who do the work themselves. They couldn't save more. Add to this the satisfaction of doing something useful, both economically and ecologically, and the pleasure of building yourself. In this special issue, you'll find a wide selection of Elektor assemblies, from solar panel controllers to solar water heaters and solar panel orientation systems. The issue also contains practical information on solar panel installation and the technology behind them. Finally, there are a number of articles on the subject of balcony power plants, from how to install them to how to connect them to the Internet... Contents BASICS Dimensioning Photovoltaic Panel ArraysAn introduction to photovoltaic energy and the commonest techniques,followed by simplified calculation models and setup guidelines. Light Sensor TechnologyMeasuring daylight using LEDs. Solar Power Made SimpleSolar charging with and without a controller. Cable Cross-sections and Energy Losses in Solar SystemsKey considerations on the minimum values to respect for electricalcurrent in solar panel cabling. Solar ModulesEverything you always wanted to know about solar panels... Ideal Diode ControllerDiode Circuits with Low Power Dissipation. TIPS Tracking for Solar Modules zBot Solar/Battery Power Supply Solar Cell Array Charger with Regulator Solar Cell Voltage Regulator Solar-Powered Night Light Alternative Solar Battery Charger PROJECTS Energy LoggerMeasuring and Recording Power Consumption. Tiny Solar SupplySunlight In, 3.3 V Out. A Do-It-Yourself DTURead Data from Small Inverters by μC. Solar ChargerPortable energy for people on the move. Solar Thermal Energy RegulatorMaximum power point tracking explored. 2-amp Maximum Power Tracking ChargerSolar Power To The Max. Computer-driven HeliostatFollow the sun or the stars. Garden LightingUsing solar cells. Solar Panel Voltage Converter for IoT DevicesYes we CAN exploit indoor lighting. Travel ChargerFree power in the mountains. Solar Cell Battery Charger/MonitorWith protection against deep discharge. Solar-powered Battery ChargerPIC12C671 avoids overcharging and deep charging. Converters for Photovoltaic PanelsContributed by TME (Transfer MultisortElektronik). Solar Charging RegulatorFor panels up to 53 watts. Solar-Powered ChargerFor lead-acid batteries. CAN Bus + Arduino for Solar PV Cell MonitoringDetect and locate serviceable panels in large arrays. Balcony Power Plant 2.0The latest: solar panels, installation and inverters

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Kick off with the MAX1000 and VHDPlus Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems! Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly 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). In this book, you’ll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. We’ll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity. Get ready for an exciting journey! You’ll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure – your journey starts now! Exciting Projects You’ll Find in This 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 Downloads Software

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Kick off with the MAX1000 and VHDPlus Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems! Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly 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). In this book, you’ll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. We’ll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity. Get ready for an exciting journey! You’ll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure – your journey starts now! Exciting Projects You’ll Find in This 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 Downloads Software

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An Illustrated Handbook of Vintage ‘Scopes Repair and Preservation Tektronix oscilloscopes are true masterpieces of electronics and have helped mankind advance in every field of science, wherever a physical phenomenon needed to be observed and studied. They helped man reach the moon, find the cause of plane crashes, and paved the way for thousands of other discoveries. Restoring and collecting these oscilloscopes is an exciting activity; it is really worthwhile to save them from the effects of time and restore them to their original condition. Many parts are quite easy to find, and there are many Internet sites, groups, and videos that can help you. Much of the original documentation is still available, but it is not always sufficient. This book contains a lot of information, descriptions, suggestions, technical notes, photos and schematics that can be of great help to those who want to restore or simply repair these wonderful witnesses of one of the most beautiful eras in the history of technology. Component layouts included! This book includes a nearly complete component layout plan of the original 545 oscilloscope, with relative reference designators. Not found in the original Tektronix manuals, this layout should prove invaluable to the repair technician.

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Audio DSP FX Processor BoardPart 1: Features and Design 50 Years of Elektor in English KiCad 8Top New and Updated Features Elektor MultiCalculator KitAn Arduino-Based Calculator Kit for Electronic Purposes Low-Cost GNSS RTK SystemsWith Centimeter-Level Degree of Accuracy PCB Layout and SafetyHints for a Safe, Long-Life Design of Your Boards Opamp TesterFor Audio and Other Applications Project Update #4: ESP32-Based Energy MeterEnergy Monitoring with MQTT Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with Waveguide Technology and Multi-Interface PCsAaronia Establishes New Product Segment and Presents First Prototypes at Electronica in Munich Applications of Ynvisible’s E-paper DisplaysTransform Businesses and Shape the Future SMT InductorsCoils and Ferrites — Selection Made Easy Arrow Electronics to Showcase Innovative Technologies at electronica 2024 Using EMI Shielding to Achieve Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance The Ultimate Tool for Every Electronics EnthusiastUnlock Endless Possibilities with Red Pitaya and 1,000+ Click Boards™ V-LD1 Distance Radar Module Siglent Presents Its New Vector Network Analyzer Platform SNA6000A HDI in the MiddleA New Cost-Effective PCB Pooling Service for Tiny BGAs Remote Access IoT LabOne and Only Solution for Remote Learning and Development in Embedded Industry Challenges of DFM Analysis for Flex and Rigid-Flex Design From Life's ExperienceMicrotechnophobia 3D Christmas TreeA 3D PCB with a Low-Cost, 32-bit Microcontroller Starting Out in Electronics……Continues with the Opamp! An Autonomous Sensor Node (Project Update #1)Reducing Idle Power Consumption with External RTC and Power Switch 2024: An AI OdysseyA Look Back at the Future LED Displays with the MAX7219A Hands-On Approach to a Great Chip Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters VibroTactile GlovesA Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Patients

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Audio DSP FX Processor BoardPart 1: Features and Design 50 Years of Elektor in English KiCad 8Top New and Updated Features Elektor MultiCalculator KitAn Arduino-Based Calculator Kit for Electronic Purposes Low-Cost GNSS RTK SystemsWith Centimeter-Level Degree of Accuracy PCB Layout and SafetyHints for a Safe, Long-Life Design of Your Boards Opamp TesterFor Audio and Other Applications Project Update #4: ESP32-Based Energy MeterEnergy Monitoring with MQTT Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer with Waveguide Technology and Multi-Interface PCsAaronia Establishes New Product Segment and Presents First Prototypes at Electronica in Munich Applications of Ynvisible’s E-paper DisplaysTransform Businesses and Shape the Future SMT InductorsCoils and Ferrites — Selection Made Easy Arrow Electronics to Showcase Innovative Technologies at electronica 2024 Using EMI Shielding to Achieve Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance The Ultimate Tool for Every Electronics EnthusiastUnlock Endless Possibilities with Red Pitaya and 1,000+ Click Boards™ V-LD1 Distance Radar Module Siglent Presents Its New Vector Network Analyzer Platform SNA6000A HDI in the MiddleA New Cost-Effective PCB Pooling Service for Tiny BGAs Remote Access IoT LabOne and Only Solution for Remote Learning and Development in Embedded Industry Challenges of DFM Analysis for Flex and Rigid-Flex Design From Life's ExperienceMicrotechnophobia 3D Christmas TreeA 3D PCB with a Low-Cost, 32-bit Microcontroller Starting Out in Electronics……Continues with the Opamp! An Autonomous Sensor Node (Project Update #1)Reducing Idle Power Consumption with External RTC and Power Switch 2024: An AI OdysseyA Look Back at the Future LED Displays with the MAX7219A Hands-On Approach to a Great Chip Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters VibroTactile GlovesA Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Patients

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The Elektor ESP32 Energy Meter is a device designed for real-time energy monitoring and smart home integration. Powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, it offers robust performance with modular and scalable features. The device uses a 220 V-to-12 V step-down transformer for voltage sampling, ensuring galvanic isolation and safety. Its compact PCB layout includes screw-type terminal blocks for secure connections, a Qwiic connector for additional sensors, and a programming header for direct ESP32-S3 configuration. The energy meter is compatible with single-phase and three-phase systems, making it adaptable for various applications. The energy meter is simple to set up and integrates with Home Assistant, offering real-time monitoring, historical analytics, and automation capabilities. It provides accurate measurements of voltage, current, and power, making it a valuable tool for energy management in homes and businesses. Features Comprehensive Energy Monitoring: Get detailed insights into your energy usage for smarter management and cost savings. Customizable Software: Tailor functionality to your needs by programming and integrating custom sensors. Smart Home Ready: Compatible with ESPHome, Home Assistant, and MQTT for full Smart Home integration. Safe & Flexible Design: Operates with a 220 V-to-12 V step-down transformer and features a pre-assembled SMD board. Quick Start: Includes one Current Transformer (CT) sensor and access to free setup resources. Specifications Microcontroller ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2 Energy Metering IC ATM90E32AS Status Indicators 4x LEDs for power consumption indication2x Programmable LEDs for custom status notifications User Input 2x Push buttons for user control Display Output I²C OLED display for real-time power consumption visualization Input Voltage 110/220 V AC (via step-down transformer) Input Power 12 V (via step-down transformer or DC input) Clamp Current Sensor YHDC SCT013-000 (100 A/50 mA) included Smart Home Integration ESPHome, Home Assistant, and MQTT for seamless connectivity Connectivity Header for programming, Qwiic for sensor expansion Applications Supports single-phase and three-phase energy monitoring systems Dimensions 79.5 x 79.5 mm Included 1x Partly assembled board (SMDs are pre-mounted) 2x Screw terminal block connerctors (not mounted) 1x YHDC SCT013-000 current transformer Required Power transformer not included Downloads Datasheet (ESP32-S3-WROOM-1) Datasheet (ATM90E32AS) Datasheet (SCT013-000) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) From Prototype to Finished Product What started as an innovative project to create a reliable and user-friendly energy meter using the ESP32-S3 microcontroller has evolved into a robust product. Initially developed as an open-source project, the ESP32 Energy Meter aimed to provide precise energy monitoring, smart home integration and more. Through meticulous hardware and firmware development, the energy meter now stands as a compact, versatile solution for energy management.

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A Beginner's Guide to AI and Edge Computing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of our daily lives. With companies developing low-cost AI-powered hardware into their products, it is now becoming a reality to purchase AI accelerator hardware at comparatively very low costs. One such hardware accelerator is the Hailo module which is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5. The Raspberry Pi AI Kit is a cleverly designed hardware as it bundles an M.2-based Hailo-8L accelerator with the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ to offer high speed inferencing on the Raspberry Pi 5. Using the Raspberry Pi AI Kit, you can build complex AI-based vision applications, running in real-time, such as object detection, pose estimation, instance segmentation, home automation, security, robotics, and many more neural network-based applications. This book is an introduction to the Raspberry Pi AI Kit, and it is aimed to provide some help to readers who are new to the kit and wanting to run some simple AI-based visual models on their Raspberry Pi 5 computers. The book is not meant to cover the detailed process of model creation and compilation, which is done on an Ubuntu computer with massive disk space and 32 GB memory. Examples of pre-trained and custom object detection are given in the book. Two fully tested and working projects are given in the book. The first project explains how a person can be detected and how an LED can be activated after the detection, and how the detection can be acknowledged by pressing an external button. The second project illustrates how a person can be detected, and how this information can be passed to a smart phone over a Wi-Fi link, as well as how the detection can be acknowledged by sending a message from the smartphone to your Raspberry Pi 5.

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A Beginner's Guide to AI and Edge Computing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of our daily lives. With companies developing low-cost AI-powered hardware into their products, it is now becoming a reality to purchase AI accelerator hardware at comparatively very low costs. One such hardware accelerator is the Hailo module which is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5. The Raspberry Pi AI Kit is a cleverly designed hardware as it bundles an M.2-based Hailo-8L accelerator with the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ to offer high speed inferencing on the Raspberry Pi 5. Using the Raspberry Pi AI Kit, you can build complex AI-based vision applications, running in real-time, such as object detection, pose estimation, instance segmentation, home automation, security, robotics, and many more neural network-based applications. This book is an introduction to the Raspberry Pi AI Kit, and it is aimed to provide some help to readers who are new to the kit and wanting to run some simple AI-based visual models on their Raspberry Pi 5 computers. The book is not meant to cover the detailed process of model creation and compilation, which is done on an Ubuntu computer with massive disk space and 32 GB memory. Examples of pre-trained and custom object detection are given in the book. Two fully tested and working projects are given in the book. The first project explains how a person can be detected and how an LED can be activated after the detection, and how the detection can be acknowledged by pressing an external button. The second project illustrates how a person can be detected, and how this information can be passed to a smart phone over a Wi-Fi link, as well as how the detection can be acknowledged by sending a message from the smartphone to your Raspberry Pi 5.

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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

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. An Autonomous Sensor NodeLoRa-Based Data Transmission and Power by Solar Cells Elektor eXpansion Board v1.0For ESP32-S3 and other XIAO controller boards Model Railroad with CameraInstalling an ESP32 CAM Module Broadband Magnetic Antenna for Long WaveMultiple Channels Without Tuning TensorFlow Lite on Small MicrocontrollersA (Very) Beginner’s Point of View A Hub for RS-422 and RS-485 DevicesWire Your Bus Like a Star RF ProbeWith LED Bar Graph Starting Out in Electronics……Reviews More Opamp Circuits Open VarioThe Open-Source Multifunction Variometer for Paragliding From Life’s ExperienceAbout Taking Things for Granted AI-Based Water Meter Reading (Part 2)Get Your Old Meter Onto the IoT! ML-Based Pest DetectionSmart Agriculture Device With IoT Connectivity Why Anybus CompactCom Is the Ideal Choice for Embedded Industrial Communication IQRF Communication StandardReliability for Lossy, Low-Rate Wireless Mesh Networks How to Build a Smart Agricultural RobotEssential Technical Considerations and Challenges Audio Notch Filter with Adjustable FrequencyUniversal Solution for Suppressing Frequencies in Audio Applications The LeoINAGPS SystemGets Useful Insights on Your Electric Vehicle Solar-Powered LoRa NodeA Modular, Compact, and Versatile IoT Solution AWS for Arduino and Co. (2)Sending Data Using AWS IoT ExpressLink Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters 2024: An AI OdysseyDesktop Versus Embedded Accelerators: A Look at Some Options ESP32 Range ExtenderA Simple Antenna Modification

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. An Autonomous Sensor NodeLoRa-Based Data Transmission and Power by Solar Cells Elektor eXpansion Board v1.0For ESP32-S3 and other XIAO controller boards Model Railroad with CameraInstalling an ESP32 CAM Module Broadband Magnetic Antenna for Long WaveMultiple Channels Without Tuning TensorFlow Lite on Small MicrocontrollersA (Very) Beginner’s Point of View A Hub for RS-422 and RS-485 DevicesWire Your Bus Like a Star RF ProbeWith LED Bar Graph Starting Out in Electronics……Reviews More Opamp Circuits Open VarioThe Open-Source Multifunction Variometer for Paragliding From Life’s ExperienceAbout Taking Things for Granted AI-Based Water Meter Reading (Part 2)Get Your Old Meter Onto the IoT! ML-Based Pest DetectionSmart Agriculture Device With IoT Connectivity Why Anybus CompactCom Is the Ideal Choice for Embedded Industrial Communication IQRF Communication StandardReliability for Lossy, Low-Rate Wireless Mesh Networks How to Build a Smart Agricultural RobotEssential Technical Considerations and Challenges Audio Notch Filter with Adjustable FrequencyUniversal Solution for Suppressing Frequencies in Audio Applications The LeoINAGPS SystemGets Useful Insights on Your Electric Vehicle Solar-Powered LoRa NodeA Modular, Compact, and Versatile IoT Solution AWS for Arduino and Co. (2)Sending Data Using AWS IoT ExpressLink Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters 2024: An AI OdysseyDesktop Versus Embedded Accelerators: A Look at Some Options ESP32 Range ExtenderA Simple Antenna Modification

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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

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Digital Load for High-Current TestingFrom Necessity to Innovation Vocal RemoverInstant Karaoke Circuit Audio A/B Selector With Gain ControlSwitches from Microphone to Line Inputs Better Charging for the LIR2032Be Kind to Your Coin Cells Touch Sensing Made SimpleA DIY Guide for Any Microcontroller Universal Infrared Remote SwitchA New Life for Old Remotes Microcontroller-Powered Moo BoxMaking Playful Sounds With a Microcontroller USB Battery Interface Powering Low-Draw Devices With Power BanksA “Stay Alive” Solution Small Class-A Audio Amplifier With Current OutputDrive Speakers with Current Instead of Voltage Pseudo-Balanced ModuleHigh CMRR with Unbalanced Audio Links Ni-MH Cells Automatic ChargerRefill All Your Battery Packs in One Go! Thyristor-Based Power Supply Protection Fingerprint Sensor SwitchA Useful Proof-of-Identity Device DC-DC 3-A Power ConverterUpgrade Your Fixed-Voltage Sources Remote Water Heater MonitorVoltage and Current Detection for AC Lines Attenuators for Audio Signals (1)Adjustable Via Jumpers Pimp My Car Battery Charger (Part 1)Don’t Throw It Away, Mod It! A Board for the Blue OnePCB for Alps Motorized Potentiometer with Feedback 50-Hz Reference from 60-Hz Mains VoltageHow to Use 50-Hz Electronics in 60-Hz Environments Digital IsolatorsRealizing Galvanic Isolation Easily Compact 12-W Hi-Fi Mono AmplifierSmall But Powerful LM386 Ramp Generator Three-Phase GeneratorWith Raspberry Pi Pico Door Opener for the Musically Talented Elektor Classic: Surf SynthesizerOcean Watersports Background Sound Generator (OWBSG) Pimp my Car Battery Charger (Part 2)Don’t Throw It Away, Mod It! Lamp Current MonitorWith a Raspberry Pi Pico Infrared Telegraphy Fnirsi SWM-10Repair Battery Packs With This Portable Intelligent Spot Welding Machine Stereo Audio Codec for the ESP32 and Co.No Need to Be Afraid of Audio Measurement Technology Tin Soldering TechniquesMake Them Well Right Away! Attenuators for Audio Signals (2)Switching Via Relays USB-C PowerDrawing Power from USB-C Power Adapters Three Circuits with Two and Three Counter ICs4017 ICs Working Together Active Components – The Diode A Timer For Ultra-Long DelaysSet It, and Forget It! Jack In and Jack OutA Useful Insert Option for Audio Circuits Power an ESP32 from a Single Li-ion Cell Hexadoku

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Digital Load for High-Current TestingFrom Necessity to Innovation Vocal RemoverInstant Karaoke Circuit Audio A/B Selector With Gain ControlSwitches from Microphone to Line Inputs Better Charging for the LIR2032Be Kind to Your Coin Cells Touch Sensing Made SimpleA DIY Guide for Any Microcontroller Universal Infrared Remote SwitchA New Life for Old Remotes Microcontroller-Powered Moo BoxMaking Playful Sounds With a Microcontroller USB Battery Interface Powering Low-Draw Devices With Power BanksA “Stay Alive” Solution Small Class-A Audio Amplifier With Current OutputDrive Speakers with Current Instead of Voltage Pseudo-Balanced ModuleHigh CMRR with Unbalanced Audio Links Ni-MH Cells Automatic ChargerRefill All Your Battery Packs in One Go! Thyristor-Based Power Supply Protection Fingerprint Sensor SwitchA Useful Proof-of-Identity Device DC-DC 3-A Power ConverterUpgrade Your Fixed-Voltage Sources Remote Water Heater MonitorVoltage and Current Detection for AC Lines Attenuators for Audio Signals (1)Adjustable Via Jumpers Pimp My Car Battery Charger (Part 1)Don’t Throw It Away, Mod It! A Board for the Blue OnePCB for Alps Motorized Potentiometer with Feedback 50-Hz Reference from 60-Hz Mains VoltageHow to Use 50-Hz Electronics in 60-Hz Environments Digital IsolatorsRealizing Galvanic Isolation Easily Compact 12-W Hi-Fi Mono AmplifierSmall But Powerful LM386 Ramp Generator Three-Phase GeneratorWith Raspberry Pi Pico Door Opener for the Musically Talented Elektor Classic: Surf SynthesizerOcean Watersports Background Sound Generator (OWBSG) Pimp my Car Battery Charger (Part 2)Don’t Throw It Away, Mod It! Lamp Current MonitorWith a Raspberry Pi Pico Infrared Telegraphy Fnirsi SWM-10Repair Battery Packs With This Portable Intelligent Spot Welding Machine Stereo Audio Codec for the ESP32 and Co.No Need to Be Afraid of Audio Measurement Technology Tin Soldering TechniquesMake Them Well Right Away! Attenuators for Audio Signals (2)Switching Via Relays USB-C PowerDrawing Power from USB-C Power Adapters Three Circuits with Two and Three Counter ICs4017 ICs Working Together Active Components – The Diode A Timer For Ultra-Long DelaysSet It, and Forget It! Jack In and Jack OutA Useful Insert Option for Audio Circuits Power an ESP32 from a Single Li-ion Cell Hexadoku

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Over 45 Builds for the Legendary 555 Chip (and the 556, 558) The 555 timer IC, originally introduced by the Signetics Corporation around 1971, is sure to rank high among the most popular analog integrated circuits ever produced. Originally called the IC Time Machine, this chip has been used in many timer-related projects by countless people over decades. This book is all about designing projects based on the 555 timer IC. Over 45 fully tested and documented projects are presented. All projects have been fully tested by the author by constructing them individually on a breadboard. You are not expected to have any programming experiences for constructing or using the projects given in the book. However, it’s definitely useful to have some knowledge of basic electronics and the use of a breadboard for constructing and testing electronic circuits. 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 The projects given in the book can be modified or expanded by you for your very own applications. Electronic engineering students, people engaged in designing small electronic circuits, and electronic hobbyists should find the projects in the book instructive, fun, interesting, and useful.

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