An Introduction to Real and Reduced-Scale Autonomous Vehicles Want to cut through the hype and get to the core of autonomous and connected vehicles? Then this book is your clear, accessible guide to a complex and fast-moving field. Starting with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), it walks you through the essential foundations, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – the stepping stones to full autonomy. Explore how self-driving cars mimic human behavior through a loop of perception, analysis, decision, and action. Discover the key functions that make it possible: localization, obstacle detection, driver monitoring, cooperative awareness – and the most challenging of all, trajectory planning, across strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Will vehicles be connected? The debate is on – but the standards are already here. Learn how connectivity, infrastructure, and vehicles can work in synergy through the innovative concept of floating car data (FCD). Dive into real-world implementation: with embedded electronics account-ing for over 30% of a modern vehicle‘s cost, we unpack the architecture, coordination, and tools required to manage the complexity – brought to life with a hands-on case study. To finish, we open the door to the future: building your own 1:10 scale autonomous vehicle. No plug-and-play solutions – just the foundations for a collaborative, creative, and geek-friendly challenge. Let’s drive the future together.

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The Miniware Cordless Soldering Station TS1C (with integrated OLED screen and Bluetooth) is an intelligent soldering tool that heats up to 400°C in less than 20 seconds. Thanks to the built-in battery, the wireless soldering pen sits comfortably in the hand and is easy to use. Features New high-efficiency supercapacitor energy storage technology, 10,000-level charge and discharge times Seperate design + true wireless, enjoy wireless soldering experience BLE4.2 Bluetooth communication technology to realize remote control and setting Standard PD2 20 V 45 W max power input, up to 36 W soldering power, can continuously solder more than 180 solder joints (0805) with a single full charge Control station preheating to improve heating efficiency 3 expansion slots for accessories Control Station Standard PD2 20 V 45 W max power input, over current safety protection 128x64 pixel OLED screen, display soldering pen status in real time Control station preheating, improve heating efficiency Remote control and setting: temperature regulating, menu setting, viewing device info and status, etc. Work as soldering stand and charging station 3 expansion slots for multiple expandable accessories like sponge slot Soldering Pen Built-in 750F high-efficiency energy storage supercapacitor, can be charged via control station (or via its USB Type-C interface in emergency cases) 36 W maximum heating power, can solder more than 180 solder joints (0805) continuously under a single full charge Compatible with Miniware 3.5 mm audio interface soldering tips (TS80/80P soldering tip series) Boost mode (holding the button on the pen) Included TS1C Soldering pen TS1C Control station Soldering tip (TS-B02) Silicone cable Sponge slot incl. sponge Manual

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The OWON HDS2102s is a portable 3-in-1 multifunctional tester, which can be used as a 2-ch oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 100 MHz, multimeter and signal generator. It features a high-contrast 3.5-inch color display suitable for outdoor facility maintenance, rapid on-site measurement, automobile maintenance, power detection. etc.Features Oscilloscope + multimeter + waveform generator, multifunction in one 3.5-inch high-resolution, high-contrast color LCD display, suitable for outdoor use 18650 lithium battery, can work continuously for 3-6 hours USB Type-C interface, support power bank, support PC software connection Self-calibration function SCPI supported, facilitate secondary development Specifications Bandwidth 100 MHz Channels 2-ch Oscilloscope + 1-ch Generator Sample Rate 500 MSa/s Acquisition Model Normal, Peak detect Record Length 8K Display 3.5-inch LCD Waveform Refresh Rate 10,000 wfrms/s Input Coupling DC, AC, and Ground Input Impedance 1 MΩ ±2%, in parallel with 16pF ±10pF Probe Attenuation Factors 1X,10X,100X,1000X,10000X Max. input Voltage 400 V (DC+AC, PK-PK, 1MΩ input impedance) (10:1 probe attenuation) Bandwidth Limit (typical) 20 MHz Horizontal Scale 2ns/div - 1000s/div, step by 1 - 2 - 5 Vertical Sensitivity 10mV/div - 10V/div Vertical Resolution 8 bits Trigger Type Edge Trigger Modes Auto, Normal, single Automatic Measurement Frequency, Period, Amplitude, Max, Min, Mean, PK-PK Cursor Measurement ΔV, ΔT, ΔT&ΔV between cursors Communication Interface USB-C Multimeter Specifications Max. Resolution 20,000 counts Testing Mode Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Diode, and Continuity test Input Impedance 10 MΩ Max Input Voltage AC 750 V, DC 1000 V Max Input Current DC: 10 A, AC: 10 A Diode 0-2 V Waveform Generator Specifications Frequency Output Sine 0.1 Hz - 25 MHz Square 0.1 Hz - 5MHz Ramp 0.1 Hz - 1 MHz Pulse 0.1 Hz - 5 MHz Arbitrary 0.1 Hz - 5 MHz Sampling Rate 125 MSa/s Channel 1-ch Amplitude Range (high impedance) 20 mVpp - 5 Vpp Waveform Length 8K Vertical Resolution 14 bits Output Impedance 50Ω Included 1x OWON HDS2102s 1x Power adapter 1x USB cable 1x Passive probes 2x Crocodile clip cable 1x Set of multimeter probes (one red and one black) 1x User manual 1x Probe correction adjustment knife Downloads User Manual Specifications SCPI Protocol Quick Guide Software

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The Siglent SDM3045X is a 4½ digit digital (66000 counts, sampling rate 150 Sa/s) multimeter incorporating a dual-display and is especially well suited for the needs of high-precision, multifunction and automatic measurement. With its large 4.3" (10.9 cm) TFT color display (480x272 pixels), the menu navigation is very intuitive to use and very easy to read. Features Real 4½ digit (66000 counts) readings resolution Up to 150 rdgs/s measurement speed True-RMS AC Voltage and AC Current measuring 1 GB NAND flash size, mass storage configuration files and data files Built-in cold terminal compensation for thermocouple With easy, convenient and flexible PC software: EasyDMM Standard interface: USB Device, USB Host, LAN USB & LAN remote interfaces support common SCPI command set. Compatible with other popular DMMs on the market. Application Fields Research Laboratory Development Laboratory Detection and Maintenance Calibration Laboratory Automatic Production Test Measurement Functions DC Voltage: 600 mV – 1000 V DC Current: 600 μA – 10 A AC Voltage: True-RMS, 600 mV – 750 V AC Current: True-RMS, 60 mA – 10 A 2/4-Wire Resistance: 600 Ω – 100 MΩ Capacitance: 2 nF – 10000 μF Continuity Test: Range is fixed at 2 kΩ Diode Test: Adjustable range is 0-4 V Frequency Measurement: 20 Hz – 500 KHz Period Measurement: 2 μs – 0.05 s Temperature: Support for TC and RTD sensor Max, Min, Average, Standard Deviation, dBm/dB, Relative Measurement, Pass/Fail, Histogram, Trend Chart Specifications DC voltage 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 1000 V DC current 200 μA, 2 mA, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A, 10 A AC voltage True-RMS, 200 mV, 2 V, 20 V, 200 V, 750 V AC current True-RMS, 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A, 10 A 2/4-wire resistance 200 Ω, 2 K, 20 K, 200 K, 2 M, 10 M, 100 MΩ Capacitance 2 nF, 20 nF, 200 nF, 2 μF, 20 μF, 200 μF, 10000 μF Connectivity Test Range fixed 2 KΩ Diode test Range fixed 2 V Frequency 20 Hz ~ 1 MHz Period 1 μs ~ 0.05 s Temperature Support thermocouple, RTD temperature sensor Maximum input voltage 1000 V Configuration Interface USB Device, USB Host, LAN Included 1x Siglent SDM3065X Multimeter 2x Multimeter Probes 1x Power Cord 1x USB Cable 1x Quick Start Guide Downloads User Manual Datasheet Remote Manual Service Manual

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Small Thermal Imaging CameraAn Arduino UNO-Based DIY Solution Project Update #3: ESP32-Based Energy MeterIntegration and Testing with Home Assistant 2024: An AI OdysseyEnhancing Object Detection: Integrating Refined Techniques Raspberry Pi Goes AINew Kit Incorporates M.2 HAT+ With AI Accelerator Weather Station SensorsWhich One Should You Choose? AI-Based Water Meter Reading (1)Get Your Old Meter Onto the IoT! A GSM AlarmHarnessing GSM Technology for Remote Garage Safety Low-Power Thread Devices Optimized and ScrutinizedLow Power … Low Effort? From Life’s ExperienceThe Gender Gap DIY Cloud ChamberMaking Invisible Radiation Visible SparkFun Thing Plus MatterA Versatile Matter-Based IoT Development Board IoT RetrofittingMaking RS-232 Devices Fit for Industry 4.0 Enabling IoT with 8-Bit MCUs Technology Drives SustainabilityAdvances Lead to More Efficient Use of Energy in Many Applications AWS for Arduino and Co. (1)Using AWS IoT ExpressLink in Real Life Airflow Detector Using Arduino OnlyNo External Sensors Needed! Water Leak DetectorConnected to Arduino Cloud CrystalsPeculiar Parts, the Series Universal Garden LoggerA Step Towards AI Gardening Analog 1 kHz GeneratorSine Waves with Low Distortion Miletus: Using Web Apps OfflineSystem and Device Access Included! From 4G to 5GIs It Such an Easy Step? Starting Out in Electronics……Balances Out

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. Knowledge for All! Super Servo TesterTest Up to Four Servos Stand-Alone or In-System Analog Signals and MicrocontrollersADCs, DACs, Current Measurement, and More embedded world 2023 Sub-Nyquist Sampling in PracticeReliably Capturing Higher Frequencies Using Subsampling Android Smartphone Here, ESP32 There?Practical Pproject Using the Android Wi-Fi API Active 1-kHz Filter for Distortion MeasurementBetter Measurements Through Optimization of the Measurement Signal Starting Out in Electronics......Multivibrating Cheerfully Further! Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters The New I3C ProtocolA Worthy Successor to I²C, or Just More Hot Air? BlueRC: IR Remote Control with Smartphone and ESP32Adaptive and Universal Microcontroller Documentation Explained (Part 2)Registers and Block Diagrams Automating Test and MeasurementProgramming Test Equipment to Do What You Want Infographics: Test and Measurement Overvoltage Protection for Safe OperationTransient Protection for Non-Isolated DC/DC Power Modules Wiha Measuring EquipmentReliable Electrical Testers and Meters Automating Testing and Collaborating on Test Results From Life’s ExperienceHigh-Level Electronics Energy LoggerMeasuring and Recording Power Consumption Assembling the 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover Kit Parking Disk with E-Paper DisplayAn Innovative Digital Replacement eCO₂ Telegram botAir-Quality Measurement with Telegram Notification Behind the Scenes of DIY High-End AudioElektor’s Ton Giesberts Interviewed on the Fine Art of Analog Design HomeLab ToursWork in Progress... RFID Tag Reading and RFID Door LockSample Projects from the Elektor Arduino Experimenting Bundle Oscilloscope Current Probe for RFRF Current Measurements Made Easy Not for the Faint-Hearted: Robot Arm KitWith Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython Generative AIWho Made This Anyway? Hexadoku

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The PC has long-time outgrown its function as a pure computer and has become an all-purpose machine. This book is targeted towards those people that want to control existing or self-built hardware from their computer. Using Visual Basic as Rapid Application Development tool we will take you on a journey to unlock the world beyond the connectors of the PC. After familiarising yourself with Visual Basic, its development environment and the toolset it offers, items such as serial communications, printer ports, bit-banging, protocol emulation, ISA, USB and Ethernet interfacing and the remote control of test-equipment over the GPIB bus, are covered in extent. Each topic is accompanied by clear, ready to run code, and where necessary, schematics are provided that will get your projects up to speed in no time. This book will show you advanced things like: using tools like Debug to find hardware addresses, setting up remote communication using TCP/IP and UDP sockets and even writing your own internet servers. Or how about connecting your own block of hardware over USB or Ethernet and controlling it from Visual Basic. Other things like internet-program communication, DDE and the new graphics interface of Windows XP are covered as well. All examples are ready to compile using Visual Basic 5.0, 6.0, NET or 2005. Extensive coverage is given on the differences between what could be called Visual Basic Classic and Visual basic .NET / 2005.

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This desk lamp is ideal for your workplace. With the 5-inch 5D-lens, the finest work can be done. The lamp has 80 integrated LEDs. Features Lens size: 5 inch Lens material: glass Diopter: 5D Light source: T5 22 W fluorescent energy-saving bulb (80pcs LED) Voltage: 220-240 V Power: 22 W

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. electronica fast forward 2022 Start- & Scale-Up AwardsPreparations Speeding Up! Bluetooth Low Energy with ESP32-C3 and ESP32You Don’t Always Need to Choose Wi-Fi! Bluetooth Low Energy SnifferHacking a makerdiary nRF52840 MDK USB Dongle Magic RGB LED CubeHardware Design Around an RP2040 Auto On/Off for Solder Paste Compressor Elektor Video ContentLivestreams, Webinars, and Courses for Engineers and Pro Makers Bicycle ElectrificationHands-On with an E-Bike Retrofit Kit Starting Out in ElectronicsMultiplying Voltages From Life’s ExperienceSidelines Teensy 4.0Why Is This Board So Fast? Audio Power Amplifier Simulation with TINAThe Try-Before-You-Build Approach Develop and Operate Your LoRaWAN IoT NodesSample Chapter: Dragino LHT65, LDS01, and LDS02 LoRaWAN Modules Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters 5G Just for MeGaining Complete Control of 5G Deployments with Private Cellular Networks Infographics 7-8/2022 How Does My Device Learn to Transmit?Applications with Wi-Fi Interfaces Smartphones are the Heart of the IoT Audio Spectrum Analyzer with DekatronsA New Way to Use Vintage Tubes Sending Data to TelegramGet It Done with an ESP32 and a Few Parts A Fliege Notch Filter for Audio MeasurementsMake Better Measurements with a Notch Filter CO2 Meter TeardownIs It Hackable for Your Projects? PUT-ting It All TogetherThe Programmable Unijunction Transistor Explained Round Touchscreen for Raspberry PiHyperPixel 2.1 Round from Pimoroni Remote Sensing with Connection Loss DetectionUsing nRF24L01+ Modules Digital FM Receiver with Arduino and TEA5767Stayed Tuned with an Arduino Nano Changing an OLED Interface from SPI to I²C HomeLab ToursA Hobby Does Not Retire A Decade of Ethics in ElectronicsTessel Renzenbrink Reflects on the Digital Society and More HexadokuThe Original Elektorized Sudoku

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This book is intended for electronics enthusiasts and professionals alike, who want a much deeper understanding of the incredible technology conquests over the pre-digital decades that created video. It details evolution of analogue video electronics and technology from the first electro-mechanical television, through advancements in Cathode Ray Tubes, transistor circuits and signal processing, up to the latest analogue, colour-rich TV, entertainment devices and calibration equipment. Key technological advances that enabled monochrome video and, eventually, colour are explained. The importance, compromises and techniques of maintaining crucial backward legacy compatibilities are described. The generation, signal processing and playback of analogue video signals in numerous capture, display, recording and playback devices together with operating principles and practices are examined. Technical and, often, political merits and deficiencies of key national and international video standards are highlighted. Several formats are shown to win and ultimately to co-exist. This book begins at fairly basic levels; concepts are introduced with human physiological perceptions of light and colour explained. This leads to the subject matter of luminance and chrominance; their equations and the circuits to process. There is full, detailed analysis of waveform shapes and timings inside video equipment and relevant popular connections e.g. S-video. Several analogue video projects which you can build yourself are also included in this book; with schematics, circuit board layouts and calibration steps to help you obtain the best results. The book makes use of many colour pages where the subject matter demands it (e.g. test cards). If you really want a deeper understanding of analogue video then this book is for you!

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The SQ series of handsfree PCBite probes from Sensepeek are insulated, come with included color-coded cable holders and have a lower point of gravity making them even more stable compared with the original SP series of probes. All the loved features of handsfree measurement, exchangeable fine pitch spring tipped test needle and the minimalistic design is maintained to make traditional sized and handheld probes obsolete. Features All handsfree probes from Sensepeek makes instant measurements or long triggering sessions a breeze. No more soldering wires to connect your probe or complicated tools to setup, just positioning the probe needle on any test point or component in the signal path and release. Saves time and frustration during development, verification and repairs. The minimalist design and the spring-loaded test needle makes it possible to simultaneously measure on fine pitch components and nearby signals. Both length and weight of the SQ probes are perfectly balanced to be used with PCBite PCB holders and base plate which is a must for handsfree function. The probe holder comes with a powerful magnet in the base, as for all PCBite probes and holders which makes the probe easy to place and reposition. The SQ series of probes can be used handheld without the probe holder as they have an insulated grip but their full potential is used when measuring handsfree. Included 2x SQ10 probes and pin tipped test needles (red/black) 2x Banana to dupont test wires (red/black) 1x Set of cable holders (red/black) 2x Extra test needles Downloads User guide

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. USB Measurement AdapterTesting Current and Signal Quality of USB Ports 4...20 mA Current Output for Arduino UnoA Reliable, EMI-Insensitive Current Loop Interface Vacuum Cleaner Automatic ControlKeep Your Tools’ Work Area Clean DDS Generator with ATtiny Opamp-Tester V2New PCB – Now Also Suitable for SMDs 550-mW “Lamp” Audio AmplifierGet the Warm Sound of Vacuum Tubes With Ease Fuse GuardMonitoring a Fuse with a Flashing LED HQ RIAA PreamplifierGet the Most Out of Your Vinyl Records! Turntable Speed CalibratorAn Arduino-Based 100–120 Hz Strobe Light Generator Elektor Classics: video buffer/repeater Infrared Remote-Controlled DimmerControl Your Halogen or LED Floor Lamp Effortlessly and With Style How to Use switch…case on Strings in C++/Arduino IDE Magnet FinderWith a Simple Hall-Effect Sensor Raspberry Pi Smart Power ButtonA Solution for Raspberry Pi Up to Model 4 Essential Maker TipsProfessional Insights for Everyday Making Practical Projects with the 555 TimerDC Motor Control and Fast Reaction Challenges Basic AC-Load-On MonitorSave Energy with a Simple Device Power Banks in ParallelA Three-Day Continuous Power Solution VFO Up to 15 MHzAn Implementation With Raspberry Pi Pico Violin Tuner with ATtiny202 Elektor Classics: video amplifier for B/W television sets Capacitance Meter20 pF to 600 nF Quasi-Analog Clockwork Mk IITwo LED Rings for Hours and Minutes You Can Do Anything You Want(with the Arduino Ecosystem at Your Side) Neon Lamp Dice Elektor Classics: RTTY calibrator indicator Inspiring Hardware Designs for Your ESPs Elektor Classics: variable 3 A power supply RGB LEDs with Integrated Control CircuitLight with Precision: ICLEDs Set Standards Experiment: Towards a Mixed-Signal Theremin?Blending Modern Time-of-Flight Sensors With the Timeless XR2206 Analog Generator ESP32 Audio Transceiver Board (Part 1)SD Card WAV File Player Demo Infographics: Circuits and Circuit Design 2025 Small Audio MixerA Simple and Versatile Scalable Design Smart Staircase Light TimerSave More Money on the Energy Bill! Smarten Up Your ShuttersControlling Velux Hardware With an ESP32 and MQTT Solid-State Foot WarmerEnergy-Efficient Comfort Is the M5Stamp Fly Quadcopter the Next Tello? Boosting Wi-Fi Range of the ESP32-C3 SuperMiniA Simple and Effective Antenna Mod ZD-8968 Hot-Air Soldering StationA Budget-Friendly Workhorse or Just Hot Air? Parking Sensor TesterFinding Defects in the PDC System of a Car

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Mastering the Language and the Development Platform Many people would like to learn Java but getting started is not easy since programming with Java requires at least two things: mastering the programming language and the development environment. With the help of many examples, this book shows how the language is structured. In addition, it employs the Eclipse development environment as an example of a powerful tool to teach developing Java programs. In Basics, the first part of the book, you acquire your Java and Eclipse basic knowledge. This part lays the programming foundations, gives you an overview of Java technology, and shows you what is special about object-oriented programming. In the second part called Java Language, everything revolves around the subtleties of the Java language and this is where the first small Java applications are created, aided by a fine blend of the knowledge part and practical exercises. Java Technology is both the name and the focus of the third part which also introduces you to the rules to observe when programming, what class libraries are and what advantages they have. In addition, you will learn how to test programs, what algorithms are, and how to program them. The fourth part, Java Projects, enables you to apply all the previous elements in an application with a graphical user interface. The project shows how to develop a larger application piece by piece with the Eclipse development environment. The Appendix concludes with a section on frequent errors that can occur when working with Eclipse, and a Glossary.

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STmicroelectronics’ wireless IoT & wearable sensor development kit ‘SensorTile.box’ is a portable multi-sensor circuit board housed in a plastic box and developed by STMicroelectronics. It is equipped with a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor with DSP and FPU, and various sensor modules, such as accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, microphone, and so on. SensorTile.box is ready to use with wireless IoT and Bluetooth connectivity that can easily be used with an iOS or Android compatible smartphone, regardless of the level of expertise of the users. SensorTile.box is shipped with a long-life battery and all the user has to do is connect the battery to the circuit to start using the box. The SensorTile.box can be operated in three modes: Basic mode, Expert mode, and Pro mode. Basic mode is the easiest way of using the box since it is pre-loaded with demo apps and all the user has to do is choose the required apps and display or plot the measured data on a smartphone using an app called STE BLE Sensor. In Expert mode users can develop simple apps using a graphical wizard provided with the STE BLE Sensor. Pro mode is the most complex mode allowing users to develop programs and upload them to the SensorTile.box. This book is an introduction to the SensorTile.box and includes the following: Brief specifications of the SensorTile.box; description of how to install the STE BLE Sensor app on an iOS or Android compatible smartphone required to communicate with the box. Operation of the SensorTile.box in Basic mode is described in detail by going through all of the pre-loaded demo apps, explaining how to run these apps through a smartphone. An introduction to the Expert mode with many example apps developed and explained in detail enabling users to develop their own apps in this mode. Again, the STE BLE Sensor app is used on the smartphone to communicate with the SensorTile.box and to run the developed apps. The book then describes in detail how to upload the sensor data to the cloud. This is an important topic since it allows the sensor measurements to be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection, at any time. Finally, Pro mode is described in detail where more experienced people can use the SensorTile.box to develop, debug, and test their own apps using the STM32 open development environment (STM32 ODE). The Chapter explains how to upload the developed firmware to the SensorTile.box using several methods. Additionally, the installation and use of the Unicleo-GUI package is described with reference to the SensorTile.box. This PC software package enables all of the SensorTile.box sensor measurements to be displayed or plotted in real time on the PC.

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In this book the author presents all essential aspects of microcontroller programming, without overloading the reader with unnecessary or quasi-relevant bits of information. Having read the book, you should be able to understand as well as program, 8-bit microcontrollers. The introduction to microcontroller programming is worked out using microcontrollers from the PIC series. Not exactly state-of-the-art with just 8 bits, the PIC micro has the advantage of being easy to comprehend. It is offered in a DIP enclosure, widely available and not overly complex. The entire datasheet of the PIC micro is shorter by decades than the description of the architecture outlining the processor section of an advanced microcontroller. Simplicity has its advantages here. Having mastered the fundamental operation of a microcontroller, you can easily enter into the realms of advanced softcores later. Having placed assembly code as the executive programming language in the foreground in the first part of the book, the author reaches a deeper level with ‘C’ in the second part. Cheerfully alongside the official subject matter, the book presents tips & tricks, interesting measurement technology, practical aspects of microcontroller programming, as well as hands-on options for easier working, debugging and faultfinding.

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Quite unintentionally a one-page story on an old Heathkit tube tester in the December 2004 edition of Elektor magazine spawned dozens of ‘Retronics’ tales appearing with a monthly cadence, and attracting a steady flow of reader feedback and contributions to the series. Since launching his Retronics columns, Elektor Editor Jan Buiting has never been short of copy to print, or vintage equipment to marvel at. This book is a compilation of about 80 Retronics installments published between 2004 and 2012. The stories cover vintage test equipment, prehistoric computers, long forgotten components, and Elektor blockbuster projects, all aiming to make engineers smile, sit up, object, drool, or experience a whiff of nostalgia. To reflect that our memories are constantly playing tricks on us, and honoring that “one man’s rubbish is another man’s gem”, the tales in the book purposely have no chronological order, and no bias in favor of transistor or tube, microprocessor or discrete part, audio or RF, DIY or professional, dry or narrative style. Although vastly diff erent in subject matter, all tales in the book are told with personal gusto because Retronics is about sentiment in electronics engineering, construction and repair, be it to reminisce about a 1960s Tektronix scope with a cleaning lady as a feature, or a 1928 PanSanitor box for dubious medical use. Owners of this book are advised to not exceed one Retronics tale per working day, preferably consumed in the evening hours under lamp light, in a comfortable chair, with a piece of vintage electronic equipment close and powered up.

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RFID technology has conquered many areas in which barcodes, magnetic strips and contact smartcards were used previously. Everyday applications, such as electronic ticketing, access cards, debit cards and electronic identity documents would not be possible without this technology. MIFARE is the most widely used RFID technology, and this book provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to it. Among other things, the initial chapters cover physical fundamentals, relevant standards, RFID antenna design, security considerations and cryptography. The complete design of a reader’s hardware and software is described in detail. The reader’s firmware and the associated PC software support programming using any .NET language. The specially developed PC program, “Smart Card Magic.NET”, is a simple development environment that supports sending commands to a card at the click of a mouse, as well as the ability to create C# scripts. Alternatively, one may follow all of the examples using Visual Studio 2010 Express Edition. Finally, the major smart card reader API standards are introduced. The focus is on programming contactless smartcards using standard PC/SC readers using C/C++, Java and C#.

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The SQ series of handsfree PCBite probes from Sensepeek are insulated, come with included color-coded cable holders and have a lower point of gravity making them even more stable compared with the original SP series of probes. All the loved features of handsfree measurement, exchangeable fine pitch spring tipped test needle and the minimalistic design is maintained to make traditional sized and handheld probes obsolete. Features All handsfree probes from Sensepeek makes instant measurements or long triggering sessions a breeze. No more soldering wires to connect your probe or complicated tools to setup, just positioning the probe needle on any test point or component in the signal path and release. Saves time and frustration during development, verification and repairs. The minimalist design and the spring-loaded test needle makes it possible to simultaneously measure on fine pitch components and nearby signals. Both length and weight of the SQ probes are perfectly balanced to be used with PCBite PCB holders and base plate which is a must for handsfree function. The probe holder comes with a powerful magnet in the base, as for all PCBite probes and holders which makes the probe easy to place and reposition. The SQ series of probes can be used handheld without the probe holder as they have an insulated grip but their full potential is used when measuring handsfree. Included 4x SQ10 probes and pin tipped test needles (black) 2x Banana to dupont test wires (red/black) 5x Dupont to dupont test wires 1x Set of cable holders (4 colors) 4x Extra test needles Downloads User guide

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With 20+ Practical Projects in Logic and Circuit Design This book is a practical guide to digital electronics, covering the essential components of modern digital systems: number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic, and more. Through more than 20 structured projects, you’ll design and build digital systems using real-world components such as logic gates, multiplexers, decoders, flip-flops, counters, and shift registers. The projects range from basic LED logic circuits to digital locks, display systems, traffic light controllers, and timing-based designs. Selected projects introduce the use of tools such as CircuitVerse for circuit simulation, while several designs make use of 74HC-series logic devices, commonly used in digital hardware prototyping. Inside, you’ll find: Clear coverage of number systems and binary arithmetic Logic gate fundamentals and universal gate implementations Step-by-step projects using flip-flops, counters, and registers Real-world design with 74HC-series logic chips Techniques for designing combinational and sequential systems This book takes a design-first, application-driven approach to digital electronics—built around working circuits, tested logic, and hands-on experimentation.

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. PbMonitor v1.0A Battery-Monitoring System for UPS and Energy Storage Applications Solar Charge Controller with MPPT (1)Basic Principles of a Solar Controller for Stand-Alone Systems B-Field Integration Magnetometer With Home-Made Sensors Precise or Accurate?Your Instruments Need to Be Both! AD7124 A Precision ADC in PracticeFeatures for Sensor Signal Conditioning PID Control ToolOptimize Your Parameters Easily embedded world 2025 Starting Out in Electronics……Continues with Tone Control Academy Pro BoxBook + Online Course + Hardware Milliohmmeter AdapterUses the Precision of Your Multimeter The Next Leap in SemiconductorsOnward Toward 1.4 nm Through-Hole Technology ConnectorsThe Best of Two Worlds: THR Frequency CounterPortable and Auto-Calibrating Via GPS Analog MetersPeculiar Parts, the Series Stand-Alone Crystal TesterHow Accurate Is Your Clock Source? Low-Cost I²C TesterConnect I²C Devices Directly to Your PC From Life’s ExperienceWho Doesn’t Honor the Small Things? 2025: An AI OdysseyThe Transformative Impact on Software Development Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters Raspberry Pi Standalone MIDI Synthesizer (2)Enhancing Our Setup with Intelligence Nortonized Wien Bridge OscillatorSmall Changes Yield Significant Improvements Putting a $0.10 Controller to the TestThe CH32V003 RISC-V Microcontroller and MounRiver Studio in Practice An FPGA-Based Audio Player with Equalizer (2)Adding Volume Control, Advanced Mixing, and a Web Interface

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The SDRplay RSP1B is an enhanced version of the popular RSP1A – a powerful, wideband, full-featured 14-bit SDR that covers the RF spectrum from 1 kHz to 2 GHz. The RSP1B comes in a rugged, black-painted steel case and offers significantly improved noise performance. All it needs is a computer and an antenna to deliver excellent communications-receiver functionality. It includes a choice of SDRuno for Windows and the multi-platform SDRconnect software for Windows, macOS, and Linux (supplied free of charge by SDRplay). You can monitor up to 10 MHz of spectrum at a time. A documented API allows developers to create new demodulators or applications for the platform. Features Covers all frequencies from 1 kHz through VLF, LF, MW, HF, VHF, UHF and L-band to 2 GHz, with no gaps Receive, monitor and record up to 10 MHz of spectrum at a time Free use of windows-based SDRuno software which provides an ever-increasing feature-set Strong and growing software support network Calibrated S meter/ RF power and SNR measurement with SDRuno (including datalogging to .CSV file capability) Documented API provided to allow demodulator or application development on multiple platforms Excellent dynamic range for challenging reception conditions Works with popular 3rd party SDR software (including HDSDR, SDR Console and Cubic SDR) ExtIO based plugin available Software upgradeable for future standards Strong and growing software support network API provided to allow demodulator or application development Multiplatform driver and API support including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Raspberry Pi Up to 16 individual receivers in any 10 MHz slice of spectrum using SDRuno Calibrated S meter and power measurements with SDRuno Stand-alone windows-based spectrum analyser software available (with sweep, sample and hold features) Ideal for monitoring of ISM/ IoT/ Telemetry bands <2 GHz Ideal for portable operation Specifications Frequency Range 1 kHz – 2 GHz Antenna Connector SMA Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Current Consumption (Typical) 185 mA (excl. Bias-T) USB Connector USB Type B Maximum Input Power +0 dBm Continuous+10 dBm Short Duration ADC Sample Rates 2-10.66 MSPS ADC Number of Bits 14 bit 2-6.048 MSPS12 bit 6.048-8.064 MSPS10 bit 8.064-9.216 MSPS8 bit >9.216 MSPS Bias-T 4.7 V100 mA guaranteed Reference 0.5ppm 24 MHz TCXO.Frequency error trimmable to 0.01ppm in field. Operating Temperature Range -10˚C to +60˚C Dimensions 98 x 88 x 34 mm Weight 110 g Downloads Datasheet Software RSP1B vs RSPdx vs RSPduo RSP1B RSPdx RSPduo Continuous coverage from 1 kHz to 2 GHz ✓ ✓ ✓ Up to 10 Mhz visible bandwidth ✓ ✓ ✓ 14-bit ADC silicon technology plus multiple high-performance input filters ✓ ✓ ✓ Software selectable AM/FM & DAB broadcast band notch filters ✓ ✓ ✓ 4.7 V Bias-T for powering external remote antenna amplifier ✓ ✓ ✓ Powers over the USB cable with a simple type B socket ✓ ✓ ✓ 50Ω SMA antenna input(s) for 1 kHz to 2 GHz operation (software selectable) 1 2 2 Additional software selectable Hi-Z input for up to 30 Mhz operation ✓ Additional software selectable 50Ω BNC input for up to 200 MHz operation ✓ Additional LF/VLF filter for below 500 kHz ✓ 24 MHz reference clock input (+ output on RSPduo) ✓ ✓ Dual tuners enabling reception on 2 totally independent 2 MHz ranges ✓ Dual tuners enabling diversity reception using SDRuno ✓ Robust and strong plastic case (with internal RF shielding layer) ✓ Rugged black painted steel case ✓ ✓ Overall performance below 2 MHz for MW and LF + ++ + Multiple simultaneous applications + + ++ Performance in challenging fading conditions (*using diversity tuning) + + *++

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