Raspberry Pi-based Eye Catcher A standard sand clock just shows how time passes. In contrast, this Raspberry Pi Pico-controlled sand clock shows the exact time by “engraving” the four digits for hour and minute into the layer of sand. After an adjustable time the sand is flattened out by two vibration motors and everything begins all over again. At the heart of the sand clock are two servo motors driving a writing pen through a pantograph mechanism. A third servo motor lifts the pen up and down. The sand container is equipped with two vibration motors to flatten the sand. The electronic part of the sand clock consists of a Raspberry Pi Pico and an RTC/driver board with a real-time clock, plus driver circuits for the servo motors. A detailed construction manual is available for downloading. Features Dimensions: 135 x 110 x 80 mm Build time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours Included 3x Precut acrylic sheets with all mechanical parts 3x Mini servo motors 2x Vibration motors 1x Raspberry Pi Pico 1x RTC/driver board with assembled parts Nuts, bolts, spacers, and wires for the assembly Fine-grained white sand

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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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The TV-B-Gone universal remote control allows you to turn virtually any TV On or OFF. You control when you see TV, rather than what you see. The TV-B-Gone Keychain remote is so small that it easily fits in your pocket so that you have it handy whenever you need it, wherever you go: bars, restaurants, laundromats, ballparks, arenas, etc.The TV-B-Gone Kit is a great way to teach about electronics. When soldered together, it allows you to turn off almost any television within 150 feet or more. It works on over 230 total power codes – 115 American/Asian and another 115 European codes. You can select which zone you want during kit assembly.This is an unassembled kit which means that soldering and assembly is required – but it’s very easy and a great introduction to soldering in general.This kit makes the popular TV-B-Gone remote more fun because you created it yourself with some basic soldering and assembly! Show your friends and family how technologically savvy you are, and entertain them with the power of the TV-B-Gone!The kit is powered by 2x AA batteries and the output comes from 2x narrow beam IR LEDs and 2x wide-beam IR LEDs.IncludedAll required parts/componentsRequiredTools, soldering iron, and batteriesDownloadsGitHub

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This versatile plotter robot arm DIY kit for Arduino is equipped with MG90S metal gear servo motors to ensure precise and stable drawing movements. Features Fully compatible with Arduino IDE, includes complete source code for easy development and customization. Equipped with robust MG90S metal gear servo motors for accuracy and durability. Includes a Bluetooth module enabling wireless operation via a dedicated app. Specially designed robotic arm tip securely holds pens or markers with a diameter of 8-10 mm, ideal for sketches and detailed drawings. Included Arduino-compatible Nano motherboard Nano expansion board Bluetooth module MG90S all-metal gear servo motors Aluminum structural frame Thickened stable base plate Screw and fastening accessories Connecting wires USB data cable

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Pixy2 can be taught to detect objects by the press of a button. It is equipped with a new line detection algorithm to use on line-following robots. It can learn to recognize intersection and follow road signs. Pixy2 comes with various cables so that you can connect it with an Arduino or a Raspberry Pi out of the box. Furthermore, the I/O port offers several interfaces (SOI, I²C, UART, USB) to plug your Pixy2 in most boards. Downloads Documentation Projects Software

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Looking for a fun DIY Christmas project? Assemble and program this extra-large Poly Reindeer figurine and make its LEDs shine all the colors of the rainbow! Ideal for both beginners and advanced makers! This educational and fun kit combines soldering and programming skills in one XL-sized project. First, you will need to solder some simple components onto the copper plated circuit board. The components include fancy RGB LEDs that have a special diffused effect. Once the soldering work is finished, you will be able to program the colors and light effects of the different LEDs thanks to the onboard Arduino Nano Every. The Arduino will be pre-programmed with some basic LED effects, so your kit will work once you power it with the included adaptor. Or you can choose to write your own code based on the available example code. Programmable add-ons The printed circuit board of this project is designed especially so you can add different add-ons. For example, add an OLED screen to display messages or program it to countdown the days until Christmas! Or add an IoT Tuya chip so your project can communicate with your smartphone. You can even add a sound microphone, motion sensor or light sensor. Features XL-sized & copper plated circuit board (PCB) in the shape of a polymetric reindeer 22 addressable (programmable) RGB LEDs 14 x 5 mm RGB LEDs 10 x 8 mm RGB LEDs Arduino Nano Every Onboard push button USB A to USB micro cable for programming USB A to USB B cable for power supply Wooden holder Complete manual and video available in 5 languages Example code for Arduino available Educational & fun for all ages and skill levels Expandable with lots of add-ons: an OLED screen a smart IoT sensor to connect with your smartphone a microphone sensor and more! Not included: soldering iron, soldering tin, pliers and an soldering mat Specifications Dimensions: 168 x 270 mm Power supply: 5 V/2.1 A max. (cable included)

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Create lightning with the touch of your fingers or the clap of your hands The Plasma Magic Ball is a cutting-edge tech gadget and an eye-catching piece of art. Inside the glass sphere, a special gas mixture creates mesmerizing light effects when activated by high-frequency current – like holding a storm in your hands. Perfect for use at home, in the office, schools, hotels, or bars, it’s a unique decorative element that sparks curiosity. Looking for a fun and unusual gift? The Plasma Magic Ball is a great choice for friends and family alike. Despite its stunning effects, the Plasma Magic Ball uses very little electricity. The glass itself is made of specially hardened, high-strength material and can withstand temperatures of up to 522°C (972°F). Specifications Material Plastic Ball diameter 6 inch (15 cm) Input voltage 220 V Output voltage 12 V Power 15 W Dimensions 25 x 15.5 x 15.5 cm

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This bundle contains the popular Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi Pico and the new Elektor Laser Head Upgrade, offering even more options for displaying the time. Not only can you "engrave" the current time in sand, you can now alternatively write it on a glow-in-the-dark foil or create green drawings. Contents of the bundle Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi Pico (normal price: €50) NEW: Elektor Laser Head Upgrade for Sand Clock (normal price: €35) Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi-based Eye Catcher) A standard sand clock just shows how time passes. In contrast, this Raspberry Pi Pico-controlled sand clock shows the exact time by "engraving" the four digits for hour and minute into the layer of sand. After an adjustable time the sand is flattened out by two vibration motors and everything begins all over again. At the heart of the sand clock are two servo motors driving a writing pen through a pantograph mechanism. A third servo motor lifts the pen up and down. The sand container is equipped with two vibration motors to flatten the sand. The electronic part of the sand clock consists of a Raspberry Pi Pico and an RTC/driver board with a real-time clock, plus driver circuits for the servo motors. A detailed construction manual is available for downloading. Features Dimensions: 135 x 110 x 80 mm Build time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours Included 3x Precut acrylic sheets with all mechanical parts 3x Mini servo motors 2x Vibration motors 1x Raspberry Pi Pico 1x RTC/driver board with assembled parts Nuts, bolts, spacers, and wires for the assembly Fine-grained white sand Elektor Laser Head Upgrade for Sand Clock The new Elektor Laser Head transforms the Sand Clock into a clock that writes the time on glow-in-the-dark film instead of sand. In addition to displaying the time, it can also be used to create ephemeral drawings. The 5 mW laser pointer, with a wavelength of 405 nm, produces bright green drawings on the glow-in-the-dark film. For best results, use the kit in a dimly lit room. Warning: Never look directly into the laser beam! The kit includes all the necessary components, but soldering three wires is required. Note: This kit is also compatible with the original Arduino-based Sand Clock from 2017. For more details, see Elektor Magazine 1-2/2017 and Elektor Magazine 1-2/2018.

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The Elektor Laser Head transforms the Elektor Sand Clock into a clock that writes the time on glow-in-the-dark film instead of sand. In addition to displaying the time, it can also be used to create ephemeral drawings. The 5 mW laser pointer, with a wavelength of 405 nm, produces bright green drawings on the glow-in-the-dark film. For best results, use the kit in a dimly lit room. Warning: Never look directly into the laser beam! The kit includes all the necessary components, but soldering three wires is required. Note: This kit is also compatible with the original Arduino-based Sand Clock from 2017. For more details, see Elektor Magazine 1-2/2017 and Elektor Magazine 1-2/2018.

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Spencer is a DIY voice assistant that will teach you about AI, voice recognition, IoT, and speech synthesis. Features Ask about the weather forecast for your area Hear a joke Ask him to sing you a song Set a stopwatch Make Spencer display custom animations Laugh at his corny popular culture references Included Spencer’s circuit board that includes a pre-soldered 144-pixel LED grid The brain board – does smart stuff and includes a dual-core processor, a 16 MB flash memory chip, and power-management circuitry Acrylic casing – this protects Spencer’s innards from the outside world A big red button Various smaller components such as resistors and pushbuttons Micro USB cable for powering your Spencer 5W Speaker Instruction booklet – ready for your offline knowledge consumption Here you can find the assembly guide!

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M5Stamp Fly is a programmable open-source quadcopter, featuring the StampS3 as the main controller. It integrates a BMI270 6-axis gyroscope and a BMM150 3-axis magnetometer for attitude and direction detection. The BMP280 barometric pressure sensor and two VL53L3 distance sensors enable precise altitude hold and obstacle avoidance. The PMW3901MB-TXQT optical flow sensor provides displacement detection. The kit includes a buzzer, a reset button, and WS2812 RGB LEDs for interaction and status indication. It is equipped with a 300 mAh high-voltage battery and four high-speed coreless motors. The PCB features an INA3221AIRGVR for real-time current/voltage monitoring and has two Grove connectors for additional sensors and peripherals. Preloaded with debugging firmware, the Stamp Fly can be controlled using an Atom Joystick via the ESP-NOW protocol. Users can choose between automatic and manual modes, allowing for easy implementation of functions like precise hovering and flips. The firmware source code is open-source, making the product suitable for education, research, and various drone development projects. Applications Education Research Drone development DIY projects Features M5StampS3 as the main controller BMP280 for barometric pressure detection VL53L3 distance sensors for altitude hold and obstacle avoidance 6-axis attitude sensor 3-axis magnetometer for direction detection Optical flow detection for hovering and displacement detection Buzzer 300 mAh high-voltage battery Current and voltage detection Grove connector expansion Specifications M5StampS3 ESP32-S3@Xtensa LX7, 8 MB Flash, WiFi, OTG\CDC support Motor 716-17600kv Distance Sensor VL53L3CXV0DH/1 (0x52) @ max 3 m Optical Flow Sensor PMW3901MB-TXQT Barometric Sensor BMP280 (0x76) @ 300-1100hPa 3-axis Magnetometer BMM150 (0x10) 6-axis IMU Sensor BMI270 Grove I²C+UART Battery 300mAh 1S high-voltage lithium battery Current/Voltage Detection INA3221AIRGVR (0x40) Buzzer Built-in Passive Buzzer @ 5020 Operating temperature 0-40°C Dimensions 81.5 x 81.5 x 31 mm Weight 36.8 g Included 1x Stamp Fly 1x 300 mAh high-voltage Lithium battery Downloads Documentation

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If you are looking for a simple way to learn soldering, or just want to make a small gadget that you can carry, this set is a great opportunity. Reaction game is an educational kit which teaches you how to solder, and in the end, you get to have your own small game. The goal of the game is to press the button next to the LED as soon as it turns on. With every correct answer, the game gets a bit harder – the time you have to press the button shortens. How many correct answers can you get? It’s based on ATtiny404 microcontroller, programmed in Arduino. At its back, you’ll find CR2032 battery which makes the kit portable. There’s keychain holder as well. Soldering process is easy enough based on the mark on the PCB. Included 1x PCB 1x ATtiny404 microcontroller 4x LEDs 4x Pushbuttons 1x Switch 4x Resistors (330 ohm) 1x CR2032 battery holder 1x Battery CR2032 1x Keychain holder

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Pico Cube is a 4x4x4 LED cube HAT for Raspberry Pi Pico with 5 VDC operating voltage. Pico cube, a monochromatic Green with 64 LEDs, is a fun way to learn programming. It is designed to perform incandescent operations with low energy consumptions, robust outlook, and easy installation that make people/kids/users learn the effects of LED lights with a different pattern of colors via the combination of software and hardware i.e. Raspberry Pi Pico. Features Standard 40 Pins Raspberry Pi Pico Header GPIO Based Communication 64 High-Intensity Monochromatic LEDs Individual LED access Each Layer Access Specifications Operating Voltage: 5 V Color: Green Communication: GPIO LEDs: 64 Included 1x Pico Cube Base PCB 4x Layer PCB 8x Pillar PCB 2x Male Berg (1 x 20) 2x Female Berg (1 x 20) 70 LEDs Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included. Downloads GitHub Wiki

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If you are looking for a simple way to learn soldering, or just want to make a small gadget that you can carry, this set is a great opportunity. Stop me game is an educational kit which teaches you how to solder, and in the end, you get to have your own small game. The LEDs go up and down, and your goal is to press the button as soon as the green LED turns on. With every correct answer, the game gets a bit harder – the time you have to press the button shortens. How many correct answers can you get? It’s based on ATtiny404 microcontroller, programmed in Arduino. At its back, you’ll find CR2032 battery which makes the kit portable. There’s keychain holder as well. Soldering process is easy enough based on the mark on the PCB. Included 1x PCB 1x ATtiny404 microcontroller 7x LEDs 1x Pushbutton 1x Switch 7x Resistors (330 ohm) 1x CR2032 battery holder 1x Battery CR2032 1x Keychain holder

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If you are looking for an easy way to get started with soldering or simply want to make a small portable gadget, this set is a great opportunity. "LED cube" is an educational set for learning the soldering skill, with which you get a small electronic game at the end. After you turn on and shake this board, certain leds will light up randomly and symbolize the number, as if a real die had been thrown. It is based on the Attiny404 microcontroller, programmed in Arduino, and there is a battery on the back which makes this gadget portable. There is also a keychain so you can always carry your new game with you! Soldering is easy according to the markings on the board. Included 1x PCB 1x ATtiny404 microcontroller 7x LEDs 7x Resistors (330 ohm) 1x Resistor (10 kohm) 1x Battery holder 1x CR2032 battery 1x Switch 1x Vibration sensor SW-18020P 1x Keychain ring

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The Mixer Geek Theremin+ is a fun and innovative electronic musical instrument inspired by the classic Theremin. Unlike traditional instruments, the Theremin+ is played without physical contact, using hand movements in the air to control pitch and volume. The Theremin+ offers an exciting and hands-on way to explore music and sound experimentation. Features Ready to use out of the box Equipped with a loudspeaker and full-color screen Intuitive button-based navigation and confirmation Choose from over 70 tones Multiple customizable function settings Displays waveform, time, frequency, volume, and corresponding piano pitch (display can be turned off) Powered via USB-C port; compatible with power banks Compact design with removable telescopic antenna for easy storage Connects to headphones, external speakers, or recording devices Dimensions: 98 x 70 x 18 mm Included 1x Theremin+ Musical Instrument 2x Antennas 1x USB-C cable

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Pico Cube is a 4x4x4 LED cube HAT for Raspberry Pi Pico with 5 VDC operating voltage. Pico cube, a monochromatic Red with 64 LEDs, is a fun way to learn programming. It is designed to perform incandescent operations with low energy consumptions, robust outlook, and easy installation that make people/kids/users learn the effects of LED lights with a different pattern of colors via the combination of software and hardware i.e. Raspberry Pi Pico. Features Standard 40 Pins Raspberry Pi Pico Header GPIO Based Communication 64 High-Intensity Monochromatic LEDs Individual LED access Each Layer Access Specifications Operating Voltage: 5 V Color: Red Communication: GPIO LEDs: 64 Included 1x Pico Cube Base PCB 4x Layer PCB 8x Pillar PCB 2x Male Berg (1 x 20) 2x Female Berg (1 x 20) 70 LEDs Note: Raspberry Pi Pico is not included. Downloads GitHub Wiki

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The X500 V2 ARF Kit is an affordable, lightweight, and robust carbon fiber professional drone kit that is easy to assemble (less than 15 minutes). It comes with the X500 V2 Frame Kit and motors, ESCs, power distribution boards and propellers preinstalled. It is perfectly compatible with various flight controllers such as the Holybro Pixhawk series, Durandal, Pix32 V5, etc. There are numerous improvements compared the previous model. Specifications Wheelbase: 500 mm Motor mount pattern: 16x16 mm Frame body: 144x144 mm, 2 mm thick Landing gear height: 215 mm Space between top and bottom plates: 28 mm Weight: 610 g Flight time: ~18 minutes hover with no additional payload. Tested with 5000 mAh battery. Payload: 1500 g (without battery, 70% throttle) Battery recommendation: 4S 3000-5000 mAh 20C+ with XT60 Lipo battery (not Included) Included X500 V2 Frame Kit With Preinstalled Items: 4x Motors: Holybro 2216 KV920 Motor (4 pcs) with XT30 Plug 4x ESCs (BLHeli S ESC 20A) 6x 1045 Propellers Power Distribution Board – XT60 plug for battery & XT30 plug for ESCs & peripherals Note: Depth camera mount is sold separately.

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With this comprehensive complete set, you can now enter the fascinating world of electronics. In addition to an Oxocard Connect and a breadboard cartridge, it contains 96 electronic components with which you can build a variety of electronic circuits. Features Free and unlimited access to the nanopy.io editor with a variety of scripts that you can transfer to your Oxocard Connect at the touch of a button. Electronics course with 15 experiments that show you step by step how to switch LEDs, connect a servo, generate acoustic signals with a piezo and much more. Oxocard Connect High quality microcontroller device with TFT screen, glass cover, joystick, USB-C, as well as revolutionary 16-pin cartridge slot. The Oxocard Connect represents the next generation of small experimental computers. The universal cartridge slot allows ready-made or self-developed boards to be brought to life instantly by simply plugging them in. Each card comes with drivers and demo programs installed and automatically loaded and started when plugged in. Breadboard Cartridge With the Breadboard you can quickly plug in your own circuits. A plug-in board with 17 rows is available for this purpose. Connections: two analog inputs, five digital ports, I²C, SPI, GND/V3.3. access to the 5 V power source of the port. Red LEDs are attached to the digital pins. 5 V can also be injected to power the Oxocard Connect without USB. Included 1x Oxocard Connect 1x Breadboard Cartridge Electronic components 1x PIR-Sensor (Motion detector) 1x Thermistor 10 kΩ (Temperature sensor) 1x Photoresistor 10 kΩ (Light sensor) 1x Potentiometer 1x Mikroservo SG92R 1x Piezo (Acoustic signals) 3x LED (green, yellow, red) 2x Buttons 9x Resistances 75x Cables (angled) – various colors and lengths

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Valentine's Hearts, 28 blinking LEDs, romantic LED lighting Valentine's Hearts – 28 blinking LEDs for a romantic atmosphere. The perfect Valentine's gift to express your love. Battery-powered and portable, ideal for Valentine's Day. Downloads Manual

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4 LEDs and 4 push buttons ensure hours of fun. Repeat the combination, harder and harder, faster and faster. The microprocessor-controlled game has 4 different difficulty levels and low consumption. The sound and/or LED indication are adjustable. To save the three 1.5 V AA batteries (not included), the kit automatically switches itself off when not in use. Downloads Manual

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The Christmas tree with flashing LEDs takes the coziness of Christmas to a new level! With 16 flashing LEDs, this green Christmas tree creates a warm atmosphere. With very low power consumption and the option to be powered by a 9-volt battery (not included), this Christmas decoration is easy to use. Enjoy the holidays with this atmospheric addition to your decoration collection. Downloads Manual

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The QAV250 Kit is the perfect way to get started developing on either PX4 or Ardupilot. It pairs a carbon fiber 250 racing frame and essential electronics with Pixhawk 6C mini autopilot. The kit is easy to assemble. No soldering needed. Specifications Micro Power Module (PM06 v2) Motors: 2207 KV1950 Wheelbase: 250 mm Dimensions: 198 x 235 x 70 mm Weight: 347 g Included Carbon fiber 250 airframe with hardware Micro Power Module (PM06 v2) Motors: 2207 KV1950 5' Plastic Props Fully assembled Power Management Board with ESCs (BLHeli S ESC 20A) Battery Straps Note: LiPo battery is not included.

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The unPhone is an open-source IoT development platform powered by the ESP32S3 microcontroller. It features integrated LoRa, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, a touchscreen, and a LiPo battery, offering a robust and versatile solution for IoT development. Its compatibility with Adafruit's FeatherWing standard enables easy expansion, making it an ideal choice for educators, makers, and developers seeking a flexible and user-friendly platform. Features ESP32S3 microcontroller (with 8 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM) LoRaWAN licence-free radio communication (plus the ESP32's excellent wifi and bluetooth support) 3.5" (320 x 480) LCD capacitive touchscreen for easy debugging and UI creation IR LEDs for surreptitiously switching the cafe TV off 1200 mAh LiPo battery with USB-C charging Vibration motor for notifications Compass/Accelorometer A robust case SD card slot Power and reset buttons Programmable in C++ or CircuitPython Expander board that supports two Featherwing sockets and a prototyping area Open source firmware compatible with the Arduino IDE, PlatformIO and Espressif's IDF development framework Included unPhone (assembled) Expander board FPC cable (to link the expander board to unPhone) Self adhesive mounts for the expander board Code Examples C++ library Kick the tyres on everything in the box The main LVGL demo CircuitPython Support forum Textbook (especially chapter 11)

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