The ESP8266 is an impressive, low cost WiFi module suitable for adding WiFi functionality to an existing microcontroller project via a UART serial connection. The module can even be reprogrammed to act as a standalone WiFi connected device – just add power! 802.11 b/g/n protocol Wi-Fi Direct (P2P), soft-AP Integrated TCP/IP protocol stack This module is a self-contained SOC (System On a Chip) that doesn’t necessarily need a microcontroller to manipulate inputs and outputs as you would normally do with an Arduino , for example, because the ESP-01 acts as a small computer. Thus, you can give a microcontroller internet access like the Wi-Fi shield does to the Arduino, or you can simply program the ESP8266 to not only have access to a Wi-Fi network, but to act as a microcontroller as well, which makes the ESP8266 very versatile.
This CAN Module is based on the CAN bus controller MCP2515 and CAN transceiver TJA1050. With this module, you will easy to control any CAN Bus device by SPI interface with your MCU, such as Arduino Uno and so on. Features Support CAN V2.0B Communication rate up to 1 MB/s Working Voltage: 5 V Working Current: 5 mA Interface: SPI Downloads MCP2515 Datasheet TJA1050 Datasheet
2x16 Character LCD Module (blue/white)
Pin No. Pin Name Descriptions 1 VSS Ground 2 VDD Supply voltage for logic 3 V0 Input voltage for LCD 4 RS Data / Instruction Regster Select (H : Data signal, L : Instruction signal) 5 R/W Read / Write (H : Read mode, L : Write mode) 6 E Enable signal 7 DB0 Data bit 0 8 DB1 Data bit 1 9 DB2 Data bit 2 10 DB3 Data bit 3 11 DB4 Data bit 4 12 DB5 Data bit 5 13 DB6 Data bit 6 14 DB7 Data bit 7 15 LED_A Backlight Anode 16 LED_K Backlight Cathode
Features
Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth LE processor – 1 MB of Flash, 256KB RAM, 64 MHz Cortex M4 processor
1.3″ 240×240 Color IPS TFT display for high-resolution text and graphics
Power it from any 3-6V battery source (internal regulator and protection diodes)
Two A / B user buttons and one reset button
ST Micro series 9-DoF motion – LSM6DS33 Accel/Gyro + LIS3MDL magnetometer
APDS9960 Proximity, Light, Color, and Gesture Sensor
PDM Microphone sound sensor
SHT Humidity
BMP280 temperature and barometric pressure/altitude
RGB NeoPixel indicator LED
2 MB internal flash storage for datalogging, images, fonts or CircuitPython code
Buzzer/speaker for playing tones and beeps
Two bright white LEDs in front for illumination / color sensing
Qwiic / STEMMA QT connector for adding more sensors, motor controllers, or displays over I²C. You can plug in GROVE I²C sensors by using an adapter cable.
Programmable with Arduino IDE or CircuitPython
Functionality, structure and handling of a power module
For readers with first steps in power management the “Abc of Power Modules” contains the basic principles necessary for the selection and use of a power module. The book describes the technical relationships and parameters related to power modules and the basis for calculation and measurement techniques.
Contents
Basics
This chapter describes the need of a DC/DC voltage converter and its basic functionality. Furthermore, various possibilities for realizing a voltage regulator are presented and the essential advantages of a power module are mentioned.
Circuit topologies
Circuit concepts, buck and boost topologies very frequently used with power modules are explained in detail and further circuit topologies are introduced.
Technology, construction and regulation technology
The mechanical construction of a power module is presented, which has a significant influence on EMC and thermal performance. Furthermore, control methods are explained and circuit design tips are provided in this chapter.
Measuring methods
Meaningful measurement results are absolutely necessary to assess a power module. The relevant measurement points and measurement methods are described in this chapter.
Handling
The aspects of storage and handling of power modules are explained, as well as their manufacturing and soldering processes.
Selection of a power modules
Important parameters and criteria for the optimal selection of a power module are presented in this section.
NFC is a popular technology in recent years. Almost all the high-end phones in the market support NFC. Near field communication (NFC) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few centimeters. This module is built around NXP PN532. NXP PN532 is very popular in the NFC area. Makerfabs developed this module based on the official document. A library for this module is available. Features Small dimension and easy to embed into your project Support I²C, SPI, and HSU (High-Speed UART), easy to change between those modes Support RFID reading and writing, P2P communication with peers, NFC with Android phone Up to 5~7 cm reading distance On-board level shifter, Standard 5 V TTL for I²C and UART, 3.3 V TTL SPI Arduino compatible, plugin and play with our shield RFID reader/writer supports Mifare 1k, 4k, Ultralight, and DESFire cards ISO/IEC 14443-4 cards such as CD97BX, CD light, Desfire, P5CN072 (SMX) Innovision Jewel cards such as IRT5001 cards FeliCa cards such as RCS_860 and RCS_854 Downloads Usage NFC Library
For Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and nRF52 with Python, Arduino and Zephyr
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio chips are ubiquitous from Raspberry Pi to light bulbs. BLE is an elaborate technology with a comprehensive specification, but the basics are quite accessible.
A progressive and systematic approach will lead you far in mastering this wireless communication technique, which is essential for working in low power scenarios.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
Discover BLE devices in the neighborhood by listening to their advertisements.
Create your own BLE devices advertising data.
Connect to BLE devices such as heart rate monitors and proximity reporters.
Create secure connections to BLE devices with encryption and authentication.
Understand BLE service and profile specifications and implement them.
Reverse engineer a BLE device with a proprietary implementation and control it with your own software.
Make your BLE devices use as little power as possible.
This book shows you the ropes of BLE programming with Python and the Bleak library on a Raspberry Pi or PC, with C++ and NimBLE-Arduino on Espressif’s ESP32 development boards, and with C on one of the development boards supported by the Zephyr real-time operating system, such as Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52 boards.
Starting with a very little amount of theory, you’ll develop code right from the beginning. After you’ve completed this book, you’ll know enough to create your own BLE applications.
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
All variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 feature:
Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
QBC Re-mosaic function
HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output)
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I²C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX708
Resolution
11.9 MP
Sensor size
7.4 mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size
1.4 x 1.4 µm
Horizontal/vertical
4608 x 2592 pixels
Common video modes
1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Output
RAW10
IR cut filter
Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
Autofocus system
Phase Detection Autofocus
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Cable connector
15 x 1 mm FPC
Dimensions
25 x 24 x 11.5 mm (12.4 mm height for Wide variants)
Variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3 NoIR
Camera Module 3 Wide
Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR
Focus range
10 cm - ∞
10 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
Focal length
4.74 mm
4.74 mm
2.75 mm
2.75 mm
Diagonal field of view
75 degrees
75 degrees
120 degrees
120 degrees
Horizontal field of view
66 degrees
66 degrees
102 degrees
102 degrees
Vertical field of view
41 degrees
41 degrees
67 degrees
67 degrees
Focal ratio (F-stop)
F1.8
F1.8
F2.2
F2.2
Infrared-sensitive
No
Yes
No
Yes
Downloads
GitHub
Documentation
Bluno is the first of its kind in integrating Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) module into Arduino Uno, making it an ideal prototyping platform for both software and hardware developers to go BLE. You will be able to develop your own smart bracelet, smart pedometer, and more. Through the low-power Bluetooth 4.0 technology, real-time low energy communication can be made really easy.
Bluno integrates a TI CC2540 BT 4.0 chip with the Arduino UNno. It allows wireless programming via BLE, supports Bluetooth HID, AT command to config BLE and you can upgrade BLE firmware easily. Bluno is also compatible with all 'Arduino Uno' pins which means any project made with Uno can directly go wireless!
Specifications
On-board BLE chip: TI CC2540
Wireless Programming via BLE
Support Bluetooth HID
Support AT command to config the BLE
Transparent communication through Serial
Upgrade BLE firmware easily
DC Supply: USB Powered or External 7~12 V DC
Microcontroller: Atmega328
Bootloader: Arduino Uno ( disconnect any BLE device before uploading a new sketch )
Compatible with the Arduino Uno pin mapping
Size: 60 x 53 mm(2.36 x 2.08')
Weight: 30 g
Scrolling text display with eight 8 x 8 LED dot matrix displays (512 LEDs in total). Built around an ESP-12F Wi-Fi module (ESP8266-based) programmed in the Arduino IDE. ESP8266 web server allows control of displayed text, scroll delay and brightness with a mobile phone or other Wi-Fi-connected (portable) device. Features 10 MHz Serial Interface Individual LED Segment Control Decode/No-Decode Digit Selection 150 µA Low-Power Shutdown (Data Retained) Digital and Analog Brightness Control Display Blanked on Power-Up Drive Common-Cathode LED Display Slew-Rate Limited Segment Drivers for Lower EMI (MAX7221) SPI, QSPI, MICROWIRE Serial Interface (MAX7221) 24-Pin DIP and SO Packages
NRF24L01 is a universal ISM band monolithic transceiver chip works in the 2.4-2.5 GHz. Features Wireless transceiver including: Frequency generator, enhanced type, SchockBurstTM, mode controller, power amplifier, crystal amplifier, modulator, demodulator The output power channel selection and protocol settings can be set extremely low current consumption, through the SPI interface As the transmit mode, the transmit power is 6 dBm, the current is 9.0 mA, the accepted mode current is 12.3 mA, the current consumption of the power-down mode and standby mode are lower Built-in 2.4 GHz antenna, supports up to six channels of data reception Size: 15 x 29 mm (including antenna)
