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KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse and it is a powerful open-source software that enables remote access via Raspberry Pi. This KVM-A3 kit is designed based on the Raspberry Pi 4.
With it, you can turn your computer on or off, restart it, configure the UEFI/BIOS, and even reinstall the operating system using a virtual CD-ROM or flash drive. You can either use your own remote keyboard and mouse, or let KVM simulate a keyboard, mouse, and monitor – presented through a web browser as if you were directly interacting with the remote system. It's true hardware-level access with no dependency on remote ports, protocols, or services!
Features
Designed especially for KVM (an open and affordable DIY IP-KVM based on Raspberry Pi)
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 (not included)
Fully compatible with PiKVM V3 OS
Control a server or computer using a web browser
HDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip
OTG keyboard and mouse support; mass storage drive emulation
Hardware Real-Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 coin battery socket
Equipped with a cooling fan to dissipate heat from the Raspberry Pi
Features solid-state relays to protect Raspberry Pi GPIO pins from computer and ESD spikes
ATX control via RJ45 connector: switch the machine on or off, reset it, and monitor HDD and power LED status remotely
10-pin SH1.0 connector reserved for future I²S HDMI audio support
4-pin header and spacers reserved for I²C OLED display
Included
KVM-A3 Metal Case for Raspberry Pi 4
X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module (for video capture)
X630-A3 Expansion Board (provides Ethernet, cooling, RTC, power input, etc.)
X630-A5 Adapter Board (installed inside the PC case; connects the computer motherboard to the IO panel cable of the PC case)
0.96-inch OLED Display (128 x 64 pixels)
Ethernet Cable (TIA/EIA-568.B standard; also serves as the ATX control signal cable)
Downloads
Wiki
PiKVM OS
A Hands-On Lab Course
This introduction to circuit design is unusual in several respects. First, it offers not just explanations, but a full course. Each of the twenty-five sessions begins with a discussion of a particular sort of circuit followed by the chance to try it out and see how it actually behaves. Accordingly, students understand the circuit's operation in a way that is deeper and much more satisfying than the manipulation of formulas. Second, it describes circuits that more traditional engineering introductions would postpone: on the third day, we build a radio receiver; on the fifth day, we build an operational amplifier from an array of transistors. The digital half of the course centers on applying microcontrollers, but gives exposure to Verilog, a powerful Hardware Description Language. Third, it proceeds at a rapid pace but requires no prior knowledge of electronics. Students gain intuitive understanding through immersion in good circuit design.
The course is intensive, teaching electronics in day-at-a-time practical doses so that students can learn in a hands-on way.
The integration of discussion of design with a chance to try the circuits means students learn quickly.
The course has been tried and tested, and proven successful through twenty-five years of teaching.
The book is practical: it avoids mathematics and mathematical arguments and even includes a complete list of parts needed in the laboratory exercises, including where and how to buy them.
The much-anticipated new edition of 'Learning the Art of Electronics' is here! It defines a hands-on course, inviting the reader to try out the many circuits that it describes. Several new labs (on amplifiers and automatic gain control) have been added to the analog part of the book, which also sees an expanded treatment of meters. Many labs now have online supplements. The digital sections have been rebuilt. An FPGA replaces the less-capable programmable logic devices, and a powerful ARM microcontroller replaces the 8051 previously used. The new microcontroller allows for more complex programming (in C) and more sophisticated applications, including a lunar lander, a voice recorder, and a lullaby jukebox. A new section explores using an Integrated Development Environment to compile, download, and debug programs. Substantial new lab exercises, and their associated teaching material, have been added, including a project reflecting this edition's greater emphasis on programmable logic.
Online resources including online chapters, teaching materials and video demonstrations can be found at: www.LearningTheArtOfElectronics.com
Downloads
Table of Contents
The Mendocino Motor AR O-8 is a magnetically levitated, solar powered electric motor as a kit.
Light Becomes Movement
The solar-powered Mendocino motor seems to float in the air. At first glance, you can't see why the rotor is turning at all. This is the magic of the motor.
The Lorentz force is a very small electrical force. In a classroom setting, it is detected by a current swing in the magnetic field. With the Mendocino motor, we have succeeded in developing a beautiful application that uses this weak force for propulsion. Due to its concealed base magnet, the motor will fascinate technically inclined observers.
In bright sunlight, the motor can reach a speed of up to 1,000 rpm. More impressive, however, is that even the faint glow of an ample tea light (D = 6 cm with a flame height of about 2 cm) is sufficient to drive the motor. The motor is not yet an alternative source of energy, even though it looks tempting. Presumably, it will remain an attractive model until a resourceful mind disproves this assumption.
Dimensions
All solar cells 65 x 20 mm
Mirror diameter: 25 mm
Rotor weight: approx. 150 g
Model length: 160 mm
Model width: 85 mm
Frame height: approx. 85 mm
Frame material: black acrylic
Tube made of highly polished aluminum
Mirror color: silver
The Mendocino motor’s easy-to-follow instruction manual includes more than 70 illustrations. It describes a safe and practical approach to construction but also gives you the freedom to try your solutions.
Partly Pre-Assembled Kit
A portion of the kit comes pre-assembled. Bonding the borosilicate glass pane to the acrylic surface requires specialized knowledge and aids. We do not want to impose this on the hobbyist. For instance, the base magnet is attached to the aluminum tube.
As a hobbyist, you will need some know-how and appropriate tools: carpet knife, soldering iron and tin, hot glue, pliers, and a clamp or ferrule to fix the supplied assembly aid. A lot of fun is guaranteed!
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ is an expansion board designed for the Raspberry Pi 5, featuring an integrated Hailo AI accelerator. This add-on offers a cost-effective, efficient, and accessible approach to incorporating high-performance AI capabilities, with applications spanning process control, security, home automation, and robotics.
Available in models offering 13 or 26 tera-operations per second (TOPS), the AI HAT+ is based on the Hailo-8L and Hailo-8 neural network accelerators. The 13 TOPS model efficiently supports neural networks for tasks like object detection, semantic and instance segmentation, pose estimation, and more. This 26 TOPS variant accommodates larger networks, enables faster processing, and is optimized for running multiple networks simultaneously.
The AI HAT+ connects via the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe Gen3 interface. When the Raspberry Pi 5 is running a current version of the Raspberry Pi OS, it automatically detects the onboard Hailo accelerator, making the neural processing unit (NPU) available for AI tasks. Additionally, the rpicam-apps camera applications included in Raspberry Pi OS seamlessly support the AI module, automatically using the NPU for compatible post-processing functions.
Included
Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (26 TOPS)
Mounting hardware kit (spacers, screws)
16 mm GPIO stacking header
Downloads
Datasheet
BeagleY-AI is a low-cost, open-source, and powerful 64-bit quad-core single-board computer, equipped with a GPU, DSP, and vision/deep learning accelerators, designed for developers and makers.
Users can take advantage of BeagleBoard.org's provided Debian Linux software images, which include a built-in development environment. This enables the seamless running of AI applications on a dedicated 4 TOPS co-processor, while simultaneously handling real-time I/O tasks with an 800 MHz microcontroller.
BeagleY-AI is designed to meet the needs of both professional developers and educational environments. It is affordable, easy to use, and open-source, removing barriers to innovation. Developers can explore in-depth lessons or push practical applications to their limits without restriction.
Specifications
Processor
TI AM67 with quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53, GPU, DSP, and vision/deep learning accelerators
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4
Wi-Fi
BeagleBoard BM3301 module based on TI CC3301 (802.11ax Wi-Fi)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 (BLE)
USB
• 4x USB-A 3.0 supporting simultaneous 5 Gbps operation• 1x USB-C 2.0 supports USB 2.0 device
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
Camera/Display
1x 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers, 1x 4-lane MIPI camera
Display Output
1x HDMI display, 1x OLDI display
Real-time Clock (RTC)
Supports an external button battery for power failure time retention. It is only populated on EVT samples.
Debug UART
1x 3-pin debug UART
Power
5 V/5 A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
Power Button
On/Off included
PCIe Interface
PCI-Express Gen3 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
Expansion Connector
40-pin header
Fan connector
1x 4-pin fan connector, supports PWM speed control and speed measurement
Storage
microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
Tag Connect
1x JTAG, 1x Tag Connect for PMIC NVM Programming
Downloads
Pinout
Documentation
Quick start
Software
The solar tracking kit is based on Arduino. It consists of 4 ambient light sensors, 2 DOF servos, a solar panel and so on, aiming at converting light energy into electronic energy and charging power devices.
It also boasts a charging module, a temperature and humidity sensor, a BH1750 light sensor, a buzzer, an LCD1602 display, a push button module, an LED module and others, highly enriching the tutorial and making projects more interesting.
This kit can not only help kids have a better learning about programming but obtain knowledge about electronics, machinery, controlling logic and computer science.
Features
Multiple functions: Track light automatically, read temperature, humidity and light intensity, button control, LCD1602 display and charge by solar energy.
Easy to build: Insert into Lego jack to install and no need to fix with screws and nuts or solder circuit; also easy to dismantle.
Novel style: Adopt acrylic boards and copper pillars; sensors or modules connected to acrylic boards via Lego jacks; LCD1602 modules and solar panels add technologies to it.
High extension: Preserve I²C, UART, SPI ports and Lego jacks, and extend other sensors and modules.
Basic programming: Program in C language with Arduino IDE.
Specifications
Working voltage
5 V
Input voltage
3.7 V
Max. output current
1.5 A
Max. power dissipation
7.5 W
Downloads
Wiki
The T-Journal is a cheap ESP32 Camera Development Board that features an OV2640 camera, an antenna, a 0.91 inch OLED display, some exposed GPIOs, and a micro-USB interface. It makes it easy and quick to upload code to the board. Specifications Chipset Expressif-ESP32-PCIO-D4 240 MHz Xtensa single-/dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor FLASH QSPI flash/SRAM, up to 4x 16 MB SRAM 520 kB SRAM KEY reset, IO32 Display 0.91' SSD1306 Power indicator lamp red USB to TTL CP2104 Camera OV2640, 2 Megapixel Steering engine analog servo On-board clock 40 MHz crystal oscillator Working voltage 2.3-3.6 V Working current about 160 mA Working temperature range -40℃ ~ +85℃ Size 64.57 x 23.98 mm Power Supply USB 5 V/1 A Charging current 1 A Battery 3.7 V lithium battery WiFi Standard FCC/CE/TELEC/KCC/SRRC/NCC (ESP32-chip) Protocol 802.11 b/g/n/e/i (802.11n, speed up to 150 Mbps) A-MPDU and A-MSDU polymerization, support 0.4 μS Protection interval Frequency range 2.4 GHz~2.5 GHz (2400 M ~ 2483.5 M) Transmit Power 22 dBm Communication distance 300m Bluetooth Protocol meet bluetooth v4.2BR/EDR and BLE standard Radio frequency with -98 dBm sensitivity NZIF receiver Class-1, Class-2 & Class-3 emitter AFH Audio frequency CVSD & SBC audio frequency Software Wifi Mode Station/SoftAP/SoftAP+Station/P2P Security mechanism WPA/WPA2/WPA2-Enterprise/WPS Encryption Type AES/RSA/ECC/SHA Firmware upgrade UART download/OTA (Through network/host to download and write firmware) Software Development Support cloud server development /SDK for user firmware development Networking protocol IPv4, IPv6, SSL, TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP/MQTT User Configuration AT + Instruction set, cloud server, Android/iOS app OS FreeRTOS Included 1x ESP32 Camera Module (Fish-eye Lens) 1x Wi-Fi Antenna 1x Power Line Downloads Camera library for Arduino
Display HAT Mini features a bright 18-bit capable 320x240 pixel display with vibrant colours and formidable IPS viewing angles, connected via SPI. It's got four tactile buttons for interacting with your Raspberry Pi with your digits and a RGB LED for notifications. A QwST connector (Qwiic / STEMMA QT) and a Breakout Garden header is also squeezed in so it's a doddle to connect up different kinds of breakouts. It will work with any model of Raspberry Pi with a 40 pin header, but we think it goes with the Raspberry Pi Zero particularly well - we've included a pair of standoffs so you can use to bolt HAT and Raspberry Pi together to make a sturdy little unit. To accommodate the screen Display HAT Mini is a bit bigger than a standard mini HAT or pHAT – it's around 5 mm taller than a Raspberry Pi Zero (so a Mini HAT XL or a Mini HAT Pro, if you will). Display HAT Mini lets you turn a Raspberry Pi into a convenient IoT control panel, a tiny photo frame, digital art display or gif-box, or a desktop display for news headlines, tweets, or other info from online APIs. This screen is a handy 3:2 ratio, useful for retro gaming purposes! Features 2.0” 320x240 pixel IPS LCD screen, connected via SPI (~220 PPI, 65K colours) 4x tactile buttons RGB LED Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) connector Breakout Garden / I²C header Pre-soldered socket header for attaching to Raspberry Pi Compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi with a 40-pin header. Fully assembled No soldering required (as long as your RPi has header pins attached). Dimensions: approx 65.5 x 35 x 9 mm (W x H x D, includes header and display). With a Raspberry Pi Zero attached with standoffs, the total depth is 17 mm. Screen usable area: 40.8 x 30.6 mm (L x W) Pinout Schematic Dimensional drawing Display HAT Mini Python library ST7789 Python library Included Display HAT Mini 2x 10 mm standoffs
This Mini Radar Robot is an exciting, programmable DIY kit that combines creativity, technology, and hands-on learning. The kit is perfect for tech enthusiasts, makers, and students eager to explore robotics and programming with Arduino or ESP8266.
Equipped with a 2.8" TFT screen, it offers real-time visual feedback by detecting objects with its ultrasonic sensors. Targets within 1 meter are shown as red dots, while objects up to 4.5 m are displayed in digital form on the screen.
Specifications
Main Control Unit
ESP8266 microcontroller + expansion board
Material
Constructed from high-quality acrylic sheet, ensuring durability and a sleek, modern look
Operating Voltage
5 V/2 A
Operating Temperature
−40 to 85°C
Dimensions
145 x 95 x 90 mm
Installation
No soldering and programming required
Included
1x Servo motor
1x Ultrasonic transducer module
1x Microcontroller board
1x 2.8-inch display module
1x USB power supply
1x USB cable
Acrylic mechanical elements
All necessary cables, screws, nuts, and spacers
These high-precision, anti-static tweezers with black ESD coating can be used in electronics for placing SMD components when soldering and for repairing smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, PCs etc. It is deal for picking up small components in hard to reach places.
Specifications
Length
125 mm
Width
11 mm
RF circuit design is now more important than ever as we find ourselves in an increasingly wireless world. Radio is the backbone of today’s wireless industry with protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMax, and ZigBee. Most, if not all, mobile devices have an RF component and this book tells the reader how to design and integrate that component in a very practical fashion. This book has been updated to include today's integrated circuit (IC) and system-level design issues as well as keeping its classic ‘wire lead’ material.
Design Concepts and Tools Include
The Basics: Wires, Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
Resonant Circuits: Resonance, Insertion Loss
Filter Design: High-pass, Bandpass, Band-rejection
Impedance Matching: The L Network, Smith Charts, Software Design Tools
Transistors: Materials, Y Parameters, S Parameters
Small Signal RF Amplifier: Transistor Biasing, Y Parameters, S Parameters
RF Power Amplifiers: Automatic Shutdown Circuitry, Broadband Transformers, Practical Winding Hints
RF Front-End: Architectures, Software-Defined Radios, ADC’s Effects
RF Design Tools: Languages, Flow, Modeling
The ESP32-S3 Parallel TFT not only offers more SRAM and ROM (compared to the S2 version), but with Bluetooth 5.0 it is also suitable for applications such as local monitoring and controlling.
The built-in LCD driver ILI9488 uses 16-bit parallel lines to communicate with ESP32-S3, the main clock can be up to 20 MHz, which makes the display smooth enough for video displays. With this display, you can create more IoT display projects.
Features
Controller: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, PCB Antenna, 16 MB Flash, 2 MB PSRAM, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R2
Wireless: Wifi & Bluetooth 5.0
LCD: 3.5-inch TFT LCD
Resolution: 480x320
Color: RGB
LCD Interface: 16-bit parallel
LCD Driver: ILI9488
Touch Panel: Capacitive
Touch Panel Driver: FT6236
USB: Dual USB Type-C (one for USB-to-UART and one for native USB)
UART to UART Chip: CP2104
Power Supply: USB Type-C 5.0 V (4.0 V~5.25 V)
Button: Flash button and reset button
Mabee Interface: 1x I²C, 1x GPIO
Backlight Controller: Yes
MicroSD: Yes
Arduino support: Yes
Type-C Power Delivery: Not supported
Operation temperature: -40℃ to +85℃
Dimension: 66 x 84.3 x 12 mm
Weight: 52 g
Downloads
ESP32-S3 Datasheet
GitHub
Wiki
LVGL Demo Code
The Raspberry Pi SSD unlocks outstanding performance for I/O intensive applications on Raspberry Pi 5 and other devices, including super-fast startup when booting from SSD.
It is a reliable, responsive, and high-performance PCIe Gen 3-compliant SSD capable of fast data transfer, available also with 256 GB capacity.
Features
50k IOPS (4 kB random reads)
90k IOPS (4 kB random writes)
Downloads
Datasheet
This Electronic Component Storage Box with 128 compartments is an essential tool for anyone handling small electronic components, particularly SMDs. It provides a practical, well-organized solution for storing a wide array of miniature parts like resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors. Each component can be stored in its own dedicated space, ensuring that the specific part you need for any project is always easy to locate.
Whether you're a professional electronics engineer, a maker or a DIY enthusiast, this storage box offers the perfect blend of functionality and convenience. Its design helps eliminate clutter, optimize component management and keep your work environment tidy so you can focus on what really matters: building and troubleshooting electronic circuits.
Dimensions of each compartment (L x W x H): 22 x 15 x 16 mm
Dimensions of the box (L x W x H): 280 x 215 x 45 mm
Included
1x Component Storage Box (incl. 128 compartments with lids and foam)
3x Spare lids
2x Sheets of blank labels
2x Box labels
Pico Cube is a 4x4x4 LED cube HAT for Raspberry Pi Pico with 5 VDC operating voltage. Pico cube, a monochromatic Blue 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: Blue
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
Raspberry Pi Pico is a great solution for servo control. With the hardware PIO, the Pico can control the servos by hardware, without usage of times/ interrupts, and limit the usage of the MCU. Driving the six servos on this robotic arm takes very little MCU capacity, so the MCU can deal with other tasks easily. This 6 DOF robotic arm is a handy tool for teaching and learning robotics and Pico usage. There are five MG996s (four are needed in the assembly and one for backup) and three 25-kg servos (two needed in the assembly and one for backup). Note that for the servos the angle ranges from 0° to 180°. All the servos need to be preset to 90° (with logic HIGH 1.5 ms duty) before the assembly to avoid servo damage during movement. This product includes all the necessary items needed to create a robotic arm based on Pico and Micropython. Included 1x Raspberry Pi Pico 1x Raspberry Pi Pico Servo Driver 1x Set '6 DOF Robot Arm' 1x 5 V/5 A Power Supply 2x Backup Servo Downloads GitHub Wiki Assembly Guide Assembly Video
The Naturebytes Wildlife Cam Case is the perfect weatherproof housing to take your Raspberry Pi, camera and sensors outdoors.
It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models, it has an IR Lens to optimise motion detection, a camera strap so you can set up your ideal wildlife shots or you can take advantage of the electronics mount, with space for additional sensors, power solutions and upgrades….and it looks awesome!
Features
Weatherproof (certified IP55)
Electronics mount compatible with Raspberry Pi models (including all model A+, B, B, B+ and Zero models)
Fresnel IR lens to optimise motion detection
Clip and hinge opening for easy access to the Pi’s ports and internal components
Nylon camera attachment strap for securing outside
Can be secured with a padlock
Fasteners and spacers for attaching electronics
Rear cable access
Rear attachments for modular upgrades
No soldering required
Downloads
Assembly Guides
Based on the SparkFun GPS-RTK2 designs, the SparkFun GPS-RTK-SMA raises the bar for high-precision GPS and is the latest in a line of powerful RTK boards featuring the ZED-F9P module from u-blox. The ZED-F9P is a top-of-the-line module for high accuracy GNSS and GPS location solutions, including RTK capable of 10mm, three-dimensional accuracy. With this board, you will be able to know where your (or any object's) X, Y, and Z location is within roughly the width of your fingernail! The ZED-F9P is unique in that it is capable of both rover and base station operations. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins if you prefer to use a breadboard.
We've included a rechargeable backup battery to keep the latest module configuration and satellite data available for up to two weeks. This battery helps 'warm start' the module decreasing the time-to-first-fix dramatically. This module features a survey-in mode allowing the module to become a base station and produce RTCM 3.x correction data. Based on your feedback, we switched out the u.FL connector and included an SMA connector in this version of the board.
The number of configuration options of the ZED-F9P is incredible! Geofencing, variable I²C address, variable update rates, even the high precision RTK solution can be increased to 20Hz. The GPS-RTK2 even has five communications ports which are all active simultaneously: USB-C (which enumerates as a COM port), UART1 (with 3.3V TTL), UART2 for RTCM reception (with 3.3V TTL), I²C (via the two Qwiic connectors or broken out pins), and SPI.
SparkFun has also written an extensive Arduino library for u-blox modules to easily read and control the GPS-RTK-SMA over our Qwiic Connect System. Leave NMEA behind! Start using a much lighter weight binary interface and give your microcontroller (and its one serial port) a break. The SparkFun Arduino library shows how to read latitude, longitude, even heading and speed over I²C without the need for constant serial polling.
Features
Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou
Receives both L1C/A and L2C bands
Voltage: 5 V or 3.3 V, but all logic is 3.3 V
Current: 68 mA - 130 mA (varies with constellations and tracking state)
Time to First Fix: 25 s (cold), 2 s (hot)
Max Navigation Rate:
PVT (basic location over UBX binary protocol) - 25 Hz
RTK - 20 Hz
Raw - 25 Hz
Horizontal Position Accuracy:
2.5 m without RTK
0.010 m with RTK
Max Altitude: 50 km
Max Velocity: 500 m/s
Weight: 6.8 g
Dimensions: 43.5 mm x 43.2 mm
2 x Qwiic Connectors
KrakenSDR is a phase-coherent software-defined radio with five RTL-SDRs
KrakenSDR is a 5-channel, RX-only, software-defined radio (SDR) based on the RTL-SDR and designed for phase-coherent applications and experiments. Phase-coherent SDR opens the door to some very interesting applications, including radio direction finding, passive radar, and beam forming. You can also use KrakenSDR as five separate radios.
KrakenSDR is an upgraded version of the previous product, KerberosSDR. It provides a fifth receive channel, automatic phase-coherence synchronization capabilities, bias tees, a new RF design with cleaner spectrum, USB Type-C connectors, a heavy-duty enclosure, upgraded open source DAQ and DSP software, and an upgraded Android app for direction finding.
RTL-SDR
KrakenSDR makes use of five custom RTL-SDR circuits consisting of R820T2 and RTL2832U chips. The RTL-SDR is a well-known, low-cost software-defined radio (SDR), but throw five units together and using them on the same PC will not make them 'phase coherent;' each one will receive signals at a slightly different phase offset from the others. This makes it difficult or impossible to achieve a high degree of precision when measuring relationships between signals that arrive at different antennas.
To achieve phase coherence, KrakenSDR drives all five RTL-SDR radios with a single clock source, and contains internal calibration hardware to allow the phase relationship between channels to be measured precisely and corrected for. Additionally, the overall design of KrakenSDR works to ensure phase stability, with care taken in the areas of heat management, driver configuration, power supply, and external-interference mitigation.
Features
Five-channel, coherent-capable RTL-SDR, all clocked to a single local oscillator
Built-in automatic coherence synchronization hardware
Automatic coherence synchronization and management via provided Linux software
24 MHz to 1766 MHz tuning Range (standard R820T2 RTL-SDR range, and possibly higher with hacked drivers)
4.5 V bias tee on each port
Core DAQ and DSP software is open source and designed to run on a Raspberry Pi 4
Direction-finding software for Android (free for non-commercial use)
Applications
Physically locating an unknown transmitter of interest (e.g. illegal or interfering broadcasts, noise transmissions, or just as a curiosity)
HAM radio experiments such as radio fox hunts or monitoring repeater abuse
Tracking assets, wildlife, or domestic animals outside of network coverage through the use of low power beacons
Locating emergency beacons for search-and-rescue teams
Locating lost ships via VHF radio
Passive radar detection of aircraft, boats, and drones
Traffic-density monitoring via passive radar
Beamforming
Interferometry for radio astronomy
Specifications
Bandwidth
2.56 MHz
RX Channels
5
Frequency Range
24-1766 MHz
Radio Tuner
5x R820T2
Radio ADC
5x RTL2832U
ADC Bit Depth
8-bits
Oscillator Stability
1 PPM
Typical Power Consumption
5 V/2.2 A (11 W)
Enclosure Type
Heavy-duty CNC Aluminum
Dimensions
177 x 112.3 x 25.9 mm
Weight
560 g
Included
1x KrakenSDR (fully assembled and installed) with Aluminum enclosure
1x Manual
Required
USB Type-C cable
5 V/2.4 A USB-C power supply
Antennas
Raspberry Pi 4 (for computing)
Android phone/tablet with mobile-hotspot capabilities (with direction finding)
Downloads
Wiki
Android App
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
The Arduino Student Kit is a hands-on, step-by-step remote learning tool for ages 11+: get started with the basics of electronics, programming, and coding at home. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as the kit guides you through step by step. Educators can teach their class remotely using the kits, and parents can use the kit as a homeschool tool for their child to learn at their own pace. Everyone will gain confidence in programming and electronics with guided lessons and open experimentation.
Learn the basics of programming, coding and electronics including current, voltage, and digital logic. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary as the kit guides you through step by step.
You’ll get all the hardware and software you need for one person, making it ideal to use for remote teaching, homeschooling, and for self-learning. There are step-by-step lessons, exercises, and for a complete and in-depth experience, there’s also extra content including invention spotlights, concepts, and interesting facts about electronics, technology, and programming.
Lessons and projects can be paced according to individual abilities, allowing them to learn from home at their own level. The kit can also be integrated into different subjects such as physics, chemistry, and even history. In fact, there’s enough content for an entire semester.
How educators can use the kit for remote teaching
The online platform contains all the content you need to teach remotely: exclusive learning guidance content, tips for remote learning, nine 90-minute lessons, and two open-ended projects. Each lesson builds off the previous one, providing a further opportunity to apply the skills and concepts students have already learned. They also get a logbook to complete as they work through the lessons.
The beginning of each lesson provides an overview, estimated completion times, and learning objectives. Throughout each lesson, there are tips and information that will help to make the learning experience easier. Key answers and extension ideas are also provided.
How the kit helps parents homeschool their children
This is your hands-on, step-by-step remote learning tool that will help your child learn the basics of programming, coding, and electronics at home. As a parent, you don’t need any prior knowledge or experience as you are guided through step-by-step. The kit is linked directly into the curriculum so you can be confident that your children are learning what they should be, and it provides the opportunity for them to become confident in programming and electronics. You’ll also be helping them learn vital skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving.
Self-learning with the Arduino Student Kit
Students can use this kit to teach themselves the basics of electronics, programming, and coding. As all the lessons follow step-by-step instructions, it’s easy for them to work their way through and learn on their own. They can work at their own pace, have fun with all the real-world projects, and increase their confidence as they go. They don’t need any previous knowledge as everything is clearly explained, coding is pre-written, and there’s a vocabulary of concepts to refer to.
The Arduino Student Kit comes with several parts and components that will be used to build circuits while completing the lessons and projects throughout the course.
Included in the kit
Access code to exclusive online content including learning guidance notes, step-by-step lessons and extra materials such as resources, invention spotlights and a digital logbook with solutions.
1x Arduino Uno
1x USB cable
1x Board mounting base
1x Multimeter
1x 9 V battery snap
1x 9 V battery
20x LEDs (5x red, 5x green, 5x yellow & 5x blue )
5x Resistors 560 Ω
5x Resistors 220 Ω
1x Breadboard 400 points
1x Resistor 1 kΩ
1x Resistor 10 kΩ
1x Small Servo motor
2x Potentiometers 10 kΩ
2x Knob potentiometers
2x Capacitors 100 uF
Solid core jumper wires
5x Pushbuttons
1x Phototransistor
2x Resistors 4.7 kΩ
1x Jumper wire black
1x Jumper wire red
1x Temperature sensor
1x Piezo
1x Jumper wire female to male red
1x Jumper wire female to male black
3x Nuts and Bolts
Based on direct thermal technology, the Niimbot D110 label printer offers a printing experience without ink, toner or ribbons, making it a cost-effective solution compared to traditional printers. Its compact size and light weight make it easy to transport and fits easily into any pocket.
With Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in 1500 mAh battery, this wireless mini printer allows you to print from up to 10 meters away, giving you flexibility on the go, whether you're printing from your smartphone or tablet.
The "Niimbot" app (available for iOS and Android) offers a variety of free templates for customizing labels.
Specifications
Model
D110_M (Upgraded Version 2024)
Material
ABS
Resolution
203 DPI
Printing speed
30-60 mm/s
Print width
12-15 mm
Printing technology
Thermal
Operating temperature
5°C ~ 45°C (41°F ~ 113°F)
Battery capacity
1500 mAh
Charging interface
USB-C
Charging time
2 hours
Connection
Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless distance
10 m
Dimensions
98 x 76 x 30 mm
Weight
149 g
Included
1x Niimbot D110 Label Printer
1x Label tape (12 x 40 mm)
1x USB cable
1x Manual
Downloads
iOS App
Android App
This versatile microscope with upgraded Plus stand covers a wide magnification range (60-240x, 18-720x, 1560-2040x) with 3 lenses. With this digital microscope, you can examine plants, insects, gems and coins, or do electronic work such as repairing or making circuit boards.
Features
Upgraded Plus stand, the spliced base plate, which is easy to disassemble and assemble
Turn into a large base, from 18 x 20 cm to 40 x 30 cm
Add a tool holder and bottom storage to keep your desktop tidy
A pair of soldering helping hands to help secure the PCB or other objects
An anti-static and high-temperature resistant silicone pad/soldering mat to help you complete your work better
The Pro Metal Stands features a strong metal stand adjustable in various directions and angle
3-Lens Digital Microscope allowing you to observe objects ranging from soldering and repairing to coins, and even for biological slides.
Lens A (18-720x)
Lens D (1800-2040x)
Lens L (60-240x)
Observation distance:
Lens A (12-320 mm)
Lens L (90-300 mm)
Lens D (4-5 mm)
Specifications
AD246SM-Plus
AD249SM-Plus
Magnification
Lens A
18-720
18-720
Focus range
12-320 mm
12-320 mm
Lens D
1800-2040
1800-2040
Focus range
4-5 mm
4-5 mm
Lens L
60-240
60-240
Focus range
90-300 mm
90-300 mm
Screen size
7 inch (17.8 cm)
10 inch (25.7 cm)
Video resolution (max.)
UHD 2880x2160 (24fps)
UHD 2880x2160 (24fps)
Video format
MP4
MP4
Photo format
JPG
JPG
Photo resolution
5600x2400 (with interpolation)
5600x2400 (with interpolation)
Frame rate
Max. 120fps
Max. 120fps
HDMI output
Yes (support dual-screen display)
Yes (only HDMI monitor displays)
PC output
Yes
Yes
Stand size
30 x 40 x 33 cm
30 x 40 x 33 cm
Included
1x Andonstar AD246SM-Plus Digital Microscope
3x Lenses (A, D & L)
1x Metal stand with 2 LEDs
1x Soldering mat
1x Beam
1x Column
1x Tool holder
1x Soldering Helping Hands
1x Slide holder
1x 32 GB microSD card
1x USB cable
1x Switch cable
1x HDMI cable
1x Remote control
5x Prepared Slides
1x Observation box
1x Tweezers
1x Manual
Downloads
Manual
Software
This ESP32 S3 7-inch IPS 5-point capacitive touch display with an ultra-high resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels is ideal for IoT applications. It is ideal for applications such as home automation. An integrated SD card enables recording/playback of stored data. There are also two Mabee/Grove connectors to connect various sensors to this board to create personal prototype projects in no time.
Specifications
Controller: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, PCB antenna, 16 MB Flash, 8 MB PSRAM, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8
Wireless: Wifi & Bluetooth 5.0
LCD: 7-inch High Lightness IPS
FPS: >30
Resolution: 1024 x 600
LCD interface: RGB 565
Touch panel: Capacitive 5-point touch
Touch panel driver: GT911
USB: Dual USB-C (one for USB-to-UART and one for native USB)
UART to UART chip: CP2104
Power supply: USB-C 5.0 V (4.0 V~5.25 V)
Button: Flash button and reset button
Mabee interface: 1x I²C, 1x GPIO
MicroSD: Yes
Arduino support: Yes
Type-C Power Delivery: Not supported
Operation temperature: −40 to +85°C
Downloads
Wiki
GitHub
ESP32-S3 Datasheet
Screen touch coordinates calibration