This book focuses more on practical aspects than on theory, and it has an contemplative nature, as though the author were viewing amplifiers from above. Knowledge elements are integrated and placed in the context of a broad overview.
Even now tube amplifiers still sound great perhaps better than ever before. In part that is because we now have access to modern components such as toroidal output transformers, extremely high-quality resistors and capacitors, and many sorts of wire with good acoustic properties. Modern audio sources, such as CD players, and the latest top-end loudspeakers also enable us to appreciate how well tube amplifiers reproduce music even better than before.
This new book from Menno van der Veen looks at tube amplifiers from more than just a theoretical perspective. It focuses primarily on the design phase, where decisions must be taken with regard to the purpose and requirements of the amplifier, and it addresses the following questions: How do these aspects relate to subjective and objective criteria? Which circuits sound the best, and why? If you want to develop and market an amplifier, what problems should you expect? What are the significance and meaning of measurements? Are they still meaningful, or have they lost their relevance?
Thanks to the enormous processing power of computers, we can now measure more details than ever before. How can these new methods be applied to tube amplifiers? Previously it was sufficient to measure the frequency range, power and distortion of an amplifier in order to characterize the amplifier. Are these measurements still sufficient, or should we start measuring according to how we hear, using real music signals instead of waveforms from signal generators? The author sketches a future where amplifier measurements that conform to our sense of hearing enable us to arrive at new insights.
This book focuses more on practical aspects than on theory, and it has an contemplative nature, as though the author were viewing amplifiers from above. Knowledge elements are integrated and placed in the context of a broad overview.
Analogue Electronics and Microcontrollers Projects
Hobbyist electronics can be a fun way to learn new skills that can be helpful to your career. Those who understand the basics of electronics can design their own circuits and projects. However, before you run, you need to learn to walk.
It all starts with analogue electronics. You should be familiar with the simple components and circuits and understand their basic behaviors and the issues you may encounter. The best way to do this is through real experiments. Theory alone is not enough. This book offers a large number of practical entry-level circuits, with which everyone can gain the basic experience.
Through the widespread introduction of microcontrollers, a new chapter in electronics has begun. Microcontrollers are now performing more and more tasks that were originally solved using discrete components and conventional ICs. Starting out has become easier and easier thanks to platforms including Bascom, Arduino, micro:bit. The book introduces numerous manageable microcontroller applications. It?s now a case of less soldering and more programming.
23 projects to bring your microcontroller to life!
This book contains 23 special and exciting artificial intelligence machine-learning projects, for microcontroller and PC. Learn how to set up a neural network in a microcontroller, and how to make the network self-learning. Discover how you can breed robots, and how changing a fitness function results in a totally different behavior. Find out how a PC program exposes your weak spots in a game, and ruthlessly exploits them. Build a free-will robot, or have one clean your floor!
Example projects from the book:
A microcontroller that learns what your favourite color is.
A robot wandering about the house looking for someone to play with.
A bred robot program that is incapable of crossing a black line.
A microcontroller that learns how to play a game until You just can't win anymore.
A PC that programs a microcontroller all by itself.
Complete with free software that you can download containing:
All source code for the microcontroller.
All sources of compiled PC programs (MS Windows).
JAL programming language, with special editor and extension libraries.
Robot breed program.
Plus a support webpage with links, errata and FAQ.
Several artificial intelligence techniques are discussed and used in projects such as expert system, neural network, subsumption, emerging behavior, genetic algorithm, cellular automata and roulette brains. Every project has clear instructions and pictures so you can start immediately. Suggestions and literature links allow you to go way beyond the scope of the book. Even after you have built all the projects contained within, this book will remain a valuable reference guide to keep next to your PC.
A unique book for anyone with an interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
35 Projects for Beginners
This book is for hobbyists, students and engineers who want to learn C and how to use an mbed ARM microcontroller in an easy and fun way, without the need for cumbersome software installations.
ARM mbed microcontroller NXP LPC1768
The projects in this book are meant for beginners in C and ARM microcontrollers. That doesn't mean the projects are simple, but it does mean that they are easy to understand. We use for example USB communications, a subject that is made so easy by the mbed that it is suitable for a beginners book.
Cloud technology
The mbed NXP LPC1768 uses cloud technology, a revolutionary concept in software development. This means you do not need to install software on your PC in order to program the mbed!
The only thing you need is a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, and a USB port on your PC. You can get access to your project from any PC anywhere in the world and continue working on it. When you are done a few simple mouse clicks transfer the program to your mbed hardware. Of course you can optionally download the projects and store them on your own PC.
Features of this Book
Learn how to program an mbed ARM microcontroller using cloud technology. No complicated software installation on your PC needed.
Learn programming in C by doing fun and interesting projects. No previous experience or knowledge required.
Examples of projects in this book: flashing light, timer, light activated switch, digital thermometer, people detector, USB communication, talking microcontroller, debugging, sound switch, and much more - 35 projects in total.
Examples of C subjects in this book: variables, commands, functions, program execution, pointers (introduction).
The present tenth edition of the popular ʻ30x Circuitsʼ series of books once again contains a comprehensive variety of circuits, sub-circuits, tips and tricks and design ideas for electronics. These 309 Circuits again offer a representative indication of present-day electronics.
Regular ʻ30x seriesʼ enthusiasts will no doubt know what to expect: 309 Circuits contains many fully elaborated electronics projects. In addition, there are numerous ideas, each of which with a potential for use in your own research, projects and applications.
Among many other inspiring topics, the following categories are well presented in this book: test & measurement; RF (radio); computers and peripherals; audio & video; hobby and modelling; microcontrollers; home & garden; power supplies & battery chargers; etcetera.
309 Circuits has been compiled from the contents of Elektor Electronics' Summer Circuits editions for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005. Summer Circuits is the annual double issue of Elektor Electronics magazine covering the months of July and August.
310 Circuits – is the 11th volume in Elektor’s renowned ‘Three Hundred’ series. 310 circuits, tips and design ideas in one book form a treasure trove for every area of electronics: audio and video, hobby and modelling, RF techniques, home and garden, test and measurement, microcontrollers, computer hardware and software, power supplies and chargers – plus of course everything else that does not seem to belong in any of these categories.
310 Circuits – contains many complete solutions as well as useful starting points for your own projects. Both categories and anything in between represent a veritable fountain of inspiration for cultivating your own ideas and learning about electronics.
310 Circuits – is a compilation of articles from ‘Summer Circuits’ editions for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008. ‘Summer Circuits’ covers the publication months July and August of Elektor magazine.
310 Circuits – is a must-have book for every creative electronics enthusiast, be it professional, enthusiast or student.
310 Circuits – for the first time has a section exclusively on robots and robotics.
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.
Hardware (including the Raspberry Pi Pico W) is available as a kit.
Downloads
GitHub
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.
Hardware (including the Raspberry Pi Pico W) is available as a kit.
Downloads
GitHub
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Project-update: ESP32-gebaseerde energiemeterwe gaan verder met het prototype
Optimalisatie van balkon PV-centralesoverwegingen, interessante feiten en berekeningen
ESP32 met OpenDTU voor balkoncentralesgegevens van kleine omvormers via MCU’s uitlezen
Regelbare lineaire labvoeding0...50 V / 0...2 A + dubbele symmetrische voeding
Energieopslag – vandaag en morgeneen vraaggesprek met Simon Engelke
2024: een AI-odysseehet houdt nog lang niet op
Bluetooth LE op de STM32meetwaarden op afstand uitlezen
Mensvriendelijk slim keuken-voorraadsysteem
MAUI: programmeren voor PC, tablet en smartphonehet nieuwe framework in theorie en praktijk
ChatMagLevkunstmatig intelligente levitatie
Eenvoudige PV-regelaarbouw je eerste, volledig functionele PV-energiebeheersysteem
Koude-kathode-buizenvreemde onderdelen
Uit het leven gegrepennostalgie
Alle begin......bekijkt de FET
CAN-bus voor de Arduino UNO R4: een tutorialtwee UNO R4’s nemen de bus!
Elektor infographicvoeding en energie
Vergelijking van vermogensdichtheid en vermogensefficiëntie
Aluminium elektrolytische condensatorenstoringspotentieel in audiotechnologie
USB testen en metenmet de Fnirsi FNB58
De Pixel Pump pick&place-tooleenvoudiger handmatige assemblage van SMT-printen
Oost West Lab Bestnog niet zo lang geleden, in een land heel ver van hier...
“In de wereld van ethiek in elektronica kunnen zelfs kleine stappen een aanzienlijke invloed hebben.”
Ethiek in elektronicade OECD Guidelines en het Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz
Chadèche: slimme NiMH-(ont)laderlezersproject in het kort
Project 2.0correcties, updates en brieven van lezers
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.
This bundle includes the Raspberry Pi Zero W and the Elektor Raspberry Pi Buffer Board.
Raspberry Pi Zero W
The Raspberry Pi Zero W is the newest member of 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 WLAN
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 supply
HAT-compatible 40-pin header
Composite video and reset headers
CSI camera connector
Downloads
Mechanische tekening
Schema's
Elektor Raspberry Pi Buffer Board
When you experiment with the Raspberry Pi on a regular basis and you connect a variety of external hardware to the GPIO port via the header you may well have caused some damage in the past. The Raspberry Pi Buffer Board is there to prevent this! The board is compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero, 3, 4, 5 and 400.
All 26 GPIOs are buffered with bi-directional voltage translators to protect the Raspberry Pi when experimenting with new circuits. The PCB is intended to be inserted in the back of Raspberry Pi< 400. The connector to connect to the Raspberry Pi is a right angled 40-way receptacle (2x20). The PCB is only a fraction wider. A 40-way flat cable with appropriate 2x20 headers can be connected to the buffer output header to experiment for instance with a circuit on a breadboard or PCB.
The circuit uses four TXS0108E ICs by Texas Instruments. The PCB can also be put upright on a Raspberry Pi 3 or newer.
Downloads
Schematics
Layout
Now save more than €30 with this Starter Kit compared to buying them separately!
This Raspberry Pi 5 Ultimate Starter Kit includes everything you need to get started right away with the latest version of the world's most popular mini computer as a development and multimedia device.
Kit Contents
Raspberry Pi 5 (8 GB RAM)The new Raspberry Pi 5 delivers more performance than ever before. Thanks to the faster CPU, GPU and RAM, Raspberry Pi 5 is up to 3x faster than its already fast predecessor.
64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor (2.4 GHz)
VideoCore VII GPU (800 MHz)
8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM (4267 MHz)
Raspberry Pi silicon RP1 I/O controller chip
Real-time clock
On/off button
PCIe 2.0
UART connector
Fan connector
Official 27 W Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 5 (EU, white)The official Raspberry Pi 27 W PD USB-C power supply is designed specifically to power the Raspberry Pi 5.
microSD Card pre-installed with Raspberry Pi OS (32 GB)With this microSD (32 GB, Class 10) with pre-installed Raspberry Pi OS you can start using your Raspberry Pi right away.
Official Case for Raspberry Pi 5 (white/red)The Raspberry Pi 5 case offers improved thermal features to support the higher peak power consumption of the Raspberry Pi 5.
Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5The active cooler provides an alternative cooling solution for users who wish to use their Raspberry Pi 5 under sustained heavy load without a case.
Official HDMI Cable for Raspberry Pi (white, 1 m)The official Raspberry Pi micro-HDMI to HDMI (A/M) cable (white, 1 m) is designed for the Raspberry Pi.
FPC Camera Cable for Raspberry Pi 5 (200 mm)With this cable you can connect your current Raspberry Pi camera products to the Raspberry Pi 5.
FPC Display Cable for Raspberry Pi 5 (200 mm)With this cable you can connect your current Raspberry Pi display products to the Raspberry Pi 5.
Book: Raspberry Pi 5 Essentials – Program, build, and master over 60 projects with Python
This 322-page book (written by the best-selling author Dogan Ibrahim) starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 5 computer and covers the important topics of accessing the computer locally and remotely. Use of the console language commands as well as accessing and using the desktop GUI are described with working examples. The remaining parts of the book cover many Raspberry Pi 5-based hardware projects using components and devices such as LEDs and buzzers, LCDs, Ultrasonic sensors, Temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors, The Sense HAT, Camera modules.
Now save more than €30 with this Starter Kit compared to buying them separately!
This Raspberry Pi 5 Ultimate Starter Kit includes everything you need to get started right away with the latest version of the world's most popular mini computer as a development and multimedia device.
Kit Contents
Raspberry Pi 5 (4 GB RAM)The new Raspberry Pi 5 delivers more performance than ever before. Thanks to the faster CPU, GPU and RAM, Raspberry Pi 5 is up to 3x faster than its already fast predecessor.
64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor (2.4 GHz)
VideoCore VII GPU (800 MHz)
4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM (4267 MHz)
Raspberry Pi silicon RP1 I/O controller chip
Real-time clock
On/off button
PCIe 2.0
UART connector
Fan connector
Official 27 W Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 5 (EU, white)The official Raspberry Pi 27 W PD USB-C power supply is designed specifically to power the Raspberry Pi 5.
microSD Card pre-installed with Raspberry Pi OS (32 GB)With this microSD (32 GB, Class 10) with pre-installed Raspberry Pi OS you can start using your Raspberry Pi right away.
Official Case for Raspberry Pi 5 (white/red)The Raspberry Pi 5 case offers improved thermal features to support the higher peak power consumption of the Raspberry Pi 5.
Active Cooler for Raspberry Pi 5The active cooler provides an alternative cooling solution for users who wish to use their Raspberry Pi 5 under sustained heavy load without a case.
Official HDMI Cable for Raspberry Pi (white, 1 m)The official Raspberry Pi micro-HDMI to HDMI (A/M) cable (white, 1 m) is designed for the Raspberry Pi.
FPC Camera Cable for Raspberry Pi 5 (200 mm)With this cable you can connect your current Raspberry Pi camera products to the Raspberry Pi 5.
FPC Display Cable for Raspberry Pi 5 (200 mm)With this cable you can connect your current Raspberry Pi display products to the Raspberry Pi 5.
Book: Raspberry Pi 5 Essentials – Program, build, and master over 60 projects with Python
This 322-page book (written by the best-selling author Dogan Ibrahim) starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 5 computer and covers the important topics of accessing the computer locally and remotely. Use of the console language commands as well as accessing and using the desktop GUI are described with working examples. The remaining parts of the book cover many Raspberry Pi 5-based hardware projects using components and devices such as LEDs and buzzers, LCDs, Ultrasonic sensors, Temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors, The Sense HAT, Camera modules.
Program, build, and master over 60 projects with Python
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It can be used in many applications, such as in audio and video media centers, as a desktop computer, in industrial controllers, robotics, and in many domestic and commercial applications. In addition to the well-established features found in other Raspberry Pi computers, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (classic and BLE), which makes it a perfect match for IoT as well as in remote and Internet-based control and monitoring applications. It is now possible to develop many real-time projects such as audio digital signal processing, real-time digital filtering, real-time digital control and monitoring, and many other real-time operations using this tiny powerhouse.
The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 5 computer and covers the important topics of accessing the computer locally and remotely. Use of the console language commands as well as accessing and using the desktop GUI are described with working examples. The remaining parts of the book cover many Raspberry Pi 5-based hardware projects using components and devices such as
LEDs and buzzers
LCDs
Ultrasonic sensors
Temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors
The Sense HAT
Camera modules
Example projects are given using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to send and receive data from smartphones and PCs, and sending real-time temperature and atmospheric pressure data to the cloud.
All projects given in the book have been fully tested for correct operation. Only basic programming and electronics experience are required to follow the projects. Brief descriptions, block diagrams, detailed circuit diagrams, and full Python program listings are given for all projects described.
Program, build, and master over 60 projects with Python
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It can be used in many applications, such as in audio and video media centers, as a desktop computer, in industrial controllers, robotics, and in many domestic and commercial applications. In addition to the well-established features found in other Raspberry Pi computers, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (classic and BLE), which makes it a perfect match for IoT as well as in remote and Internet-based control and monitoring applications. It is now possible to develop many real-time projects such as audio digital signal processing, real-time digital filtering, real-time digital control and monitoring, and many other real-time operations using this tiny powerhouse.
The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 5 computer and covers the important topics of accessing the computer locally and remotely. Use of the console language commands as well as accessing and using the desktop GUI are described with working examples. The remaining parts of the book cover many Raspberry Pi 5-based hardware projects using components and devices such as
LEDs and buzzers
LCDs
Ultrasonic sensors
Temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors
The Sense HAT
Camera modules
Example projects are given using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to send and receive data from smartphones and PCs, and sending real-time temperature and atmospheric pressure data to the cloud.
All projects given in the book have been fully tested for correct operation. Only basic programming and electronics experience are required to follow the projects. Brief descriptions, block diagrams, detailed circuit diagrams, and full Python program listings are given for all projects described.
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
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
0~5 V
Operating temperature
0~70°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
Included
USB Logic Analyzer (8-ch, 24 MHz)
USB Cable
Jumper Wire Ribbon Cable
Downloads
Software
Pull Down Lever For Highest Score!
This Elektor Circuit Classic from 1984 shows a playful application of CMOS 400x series logic ICs in combination with LEDs, a highly popular combination at the time. The project imitates a spinning-digit type slot machine.
The Game
To play the game, first agree on the number of rounds. Player 1 actuates the switch lever as long as desired and releases it. The LEDs then show the score which is the sum of the 50-20-10-5 digits lit up. If the Play Again! LED lights, Player 1 has another, “free” round. If not, it’s Player 2’s turn. The players keep tab of their scores, and the highest score wins.
Features
LEDs Indicate Score
Multi-Player and Play Again!
Elektor Heritage Circuit Symbols
Tried & Tested by Elektor Labs
Educational & Geeky Project
Through-Hole Parts Only
Included
Printed Circuit Board
All Components
Wooden Stand
Bill of Materials
Resistors (5%, 250 mW)
R1,R2,R3,R4 = 100kΩ
R5,R6,R7,R8,R9,R10 = 1kΩ
Capacitors
C1 = 4.7nF, 10%, 50V, 5mm
C2 = 4.7μF, 10%, 63V, axial
C3,C4 = 100nF, 10 %, 50V, ceramic X7R, 5mm
Semiconductors
LED1-LED6 = red, 5mm (T1 3/4)
IC1 = 74HC4024
IC2 = 74HC132
Miscellaneous
S1 = switch, toggle, 21mm lever, SPDT, momentary
S2 = switch, tactile, 24V, 50mA, 6x6mm
S3 = switch, slide, SPDT
IC1,IC2 = IC socket, DIP14
BT1 = PCB-mount CR2032 battery retainer clip
Desktop Stand
PCB 230098-1
Not included: BT1 = CR2032 coin cell battery
Learn to 3D Model & 3D Print with Tinkercad
With this book and the complementary videos, you’ll be 3D printing in no time at all. This course is meant to have you make casings for electronic components but also goes into optimizing your print technique as well as adding a little flair to your 3D creations. The course is perfect for you if you just bought your (first) 3D printer and want to print your own designs as soon as possible while also being able to get more background information.
You’ll get to know the workings of a 3D printer and what software to use to model your object, not forgetting to make it print perfectly. We’ll even use the magic of 3D printing to create things that appear impossible to make (this fast and simple) with any other rapid-prototyping technique.
At the end of this course, it’ll be second nature for you to design an object for 3D printing and fine-tune your print-setting to get the perfect print!
The book includes the following 7 video tutorials:
Introduction
Basic 3D modeling for 3D printing
Modeling a casing
Post-processing
Pushing the limits
Movable parts
Snap fits
Learn to 3D Model & 3D Print with Tinkercad
With this book and the complementary videos, you’ll be 3D printing in no time at all. This course is meant to have you make casings for electronic components but also goes into optimizing your print technique as well as adding a little flair to your 3D creations. The course is perfect for you if you just bought your (first) 3D printer and want to print your own designs as soon as possible while also being able to get more background information.
You’ll get to know the workings of a 3D printer and what software to use to model your object, not forgetting to make it print perfectly. We’ll even use the magic of 3D printing to create things that appear impossible to make (this fast and simple) with any other rapid-prototyping technique.
At the end of this course, it’ll be second nature for you to design an object for 3D printing and fine-tune your print-setting to get the perfect print!
The book includes the following 7 video tutorials:
Introduction
Basic 3D modeling for 3D printing
Modeling a casing
Post-processing
Pushing the limits
Movable parts
Snap fits
The Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Training Board contains all the components (incl. Arduino Nano) required for the exercises in the "Microcontrollers Hands-on Course for Arduino Starters", 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 Training Board MCCAB
1x Arduino Nano