Program your REKA:BIT with Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Just add REKA:BIT MakeCode Extension and you’re good to go. If you’re a beginner, you can start with the block programming mode; simply drag, drop and snap the coding blocks together. For more advanced users, you can easily switch into JavaScript or Python mode on MakeCode Editor for text-based programming.
REKA:BIT possesses a lot of indicator LEDs to assist your coding and troubleshooting. It covers the IO pins connected to all six Grove ports and DC motor outputs from the co-processor. One is able to check his/her program and circuit connection easily by monitoring these LEDs.
Besides, REKA:BIT also has a power on/off indicator, undervoltage, and overvoltage LEDs built-in to give appropriate warnings should there be any problem with the power input.
REKA:BIT features a co-processor to handle multitasking more efficiently. Playing music while controlling up to 4x servo motors and 2x DC motors, animating micro:bit LED matrix, and even lighting up RGB LEDs in different colors, all at the same time, is not a problem for REKA:BIT.
Features
2x DC motor terminals
Built-in motor quick test buttons (no coding needed)
4x Servo motor ports
2x Neopixel RGB LEDs
6x Grove port (3.3 V)
3x Analog Input / Digital IO ports
2x Digital IO ports
1x I²C Interface
DC jack for power input (3.6-6 V DC)
ON/OFF switch
Power on indicator
Undervoltage (LOW) indicator & protection
Over-voltage (HIGH) indicator & protection
Dimensions: 10.4 x 72 x 15 mm
Included
1x REKA:BIT expansion board
1x USB power and data cable
1x 4xAA battery holder
1x Mini screwdriver
3x Grove to female header cable
2x Building block 1x9 lift arm
4x Building block friction pin
Please note: micro:bit board not included
Note: NodeMCU is the name of both a firmware and a boardNodeMCU is an open source IoT platform, whose firmware runs on Espressif's SoC Wi-Fi ESP8266, based on the ESP8266 nonOS SDK. Its hardware is based on the ESP-12 module. The scripting language is Lua which allows to use many open source projects like lua-cjson and spiffs. Features Wi-Fi Module – ESP-12E module similar to ESP-12 module but with 6 extra GPIOs. USB – micro USB port for power, programming and debugging Headers – 2x 2.54 mm 15-pin header with access to GPIOs, SPI, UART, ADC, and power pins Reset & Flash buttons Power: 5V via micro USB port Dimensions: 49 x 24.5 x 13 mm
This carrier board combines a 2.4" TFT display, six addressable LEDs, onboard voltage regulator, a 6-pin IO connector, and microSD slot with the M.2 pin connector slot so that it can be used with compatible processor boards in our MicroMod ecosystem. We've also populated this carrier board with Atmel's ATtiny84 with 8kb of programmable flash. This little guy is preprogrammed to communicate with the processor over I²C to read button presses.
Features
M.2 MicroMod Connector
240 x 320 pixel, 2.4" TFT display
6 Addressable APA102 LEDs
Magnetic Buzzer
USB-C Connector
3.3 V 1 A Voltage Regulator
Qwiic Connector
Boot/Reset Buttons
RTC Backup Battery & Charge Circuit
microSD
Phillips #0 M2.5 x 3 mm screw included
Whatever the methods or even then financial means you have to make your circuits work, the power supply should rank high if not Number One in your considerations. The design block simply called “power supply” is hugely underrated both in electronics creation and repair. Yet, the “PSU” has enormous diversity and comes in wildly differing guises like AC/DC, generator, battery (rechargeable or not), PV panel, benchtop, linear or switch-mode, to mention but a few. The output ranges are also staggering like nano-amps to kiloamps and the same for voltages.This special covers the features and design aspects of power supplies.ContentsBasics
Battery ManagementWhat to be aware of when using (Lithium) batteries.
Fixed-Voltage Power Supply using Linear RegulatorsThe best result right after batteries.
Light Energy HarvestingA small solar panel is used in an energy harvesting project to manage and charge four AAA cells.
Mains Powered Adapter DesignBasic circuits and tips for transformers, rectification, filtering and stabilization.
LM317 Soft StartThe high inrush current pulse should be avoided.
Controllable RectifiersSome suggestions to keep the power loss in the linear regulator as low as possible.
Components
Worksheet: The LM117 / LM217 / LM317 Voltage Regulators
SupercapsLow voltage but lots of current… or not?
Reviews
JOY-iT RD6006 Benchtop Power Supply Kit
Siglent SDL1020X Programmable DC Electronic Load
Projects
Balcony Power PlantDIY solar balcony = speedy payback!
DIY LiPo Supercharger KitFrom handcrafted to mass market
Dual-Anode MOSFET ThyristorFaster and less wasteful than the old SCR
Battery JuicerDo not throw away, squeeze!
High-Voltage Power Supply with Curve TracerGenerate voltages up to 400 V and trace characteristics curves for valves and transistors
High Voltage Supply for RIAAFor RIAA tube preamps and other applications.
MicroSupplyA lab power supply for connected devices
Phantom Power Supply using Switched CapacitorsVoltage tripler using three ICs
The SMPS800RE Switch-Mode Supply for the Elektor Fortissimo-100Reliable, light and affordable
Soft Start for PSUBe nice to your power supply – and its load
UniLab 20-30 V, 3 A compact switch-mode lab power supply
Tips
Soft Start for Step-Down Switching Regulators
Low Loss Current Limit
Powerbank Surprise
A Virtual Ground
Battery Maintainer
Battery Pack Discharger
Connecting Voltage Regulators in Parallel
Features Simple slide angle adjustment Camera Module protection 'sandwich' plates Made from crystal clear laser-cut acrylic in the UK 1/4 inch hole for tripod mounting Stable 4-leg base Here you can find the Assembly Instructions.
The FNIRSI HRM-10 is a portable, high-precision battery internal resistance and voltage tester. This device offers true four-wire measurement and is designed for both accuracy and ease of use. It automatically measures internal resistance and voltage values simultaneously, displaying the results on its HD color screen. Users have the option to manually adjust voltage and resistance ranges to suit their needs. The device also includes a sorting mode that automatically filters the good and bad batteries based on user-set thresholds. Additionally, it supports the storage of historical data and allows for exporting measurement records in table format.
Features
High Measurement Accuracy
Tabular Data Export
Auto-Evaluate Measurement Results
8 Threshold Settings
HD Color Screen
Folding Stand
1000 mAh Lithium Battery
Specifications
Voltage
Resistance
Measuring range
0-100 V (DC)
0-200 Ω
Accuracy
±0.5%
±0.5%
Gear
Automatic, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V
Automatic, 20 mΩ, 200 mΩ, 2 Ω, 20 Ω, 200 Ω
Instrument test signal frequency
1 Khz (AC)
Rechargeable
USB-C (5 V/1 A)
Built-in battery
1000 mAh lithium battery
User calibration
Yes
Sorting mode
Yes
History record
Yes
Recorded data export
Yes
Working environment
–10°C to +45°C, relative humidity <80%
Storage environment
–20°C to +80°C, relative humidity <80%
Dimensions
158.7 x 80.5 x 28.4 mm
Weight
225 g
Included
1x FNIRSI HRM-10 Internal Resistance Tester
1x Clip Test Line
1x USB-C data cable
1x Manual
Downloads
Manual
Firmware V0.3
AVR Architecture and Programming An in-depth look at the 8-bit AVR architecture found in ATtiny and ATmega microcontrollers, mainly from a software and programming point of view. Explore the AVR architecture using C and assembly language in Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) with ATtiny microcontrollers. Learn the details of how AVR microcontrollers work internally, including the internal registers and memory map of ATtiny devices. Program ATtiny microcontrollers using an Atmel-ICE programmer/debugger, or use a cheap hobby programmer, or even an Arduino Uno as a programmer. Most code examples can be run using the Microchip Studio AVR simulator. Learn to write programs for ATtiny microcontrollers in assembly language. See how assembly language is converted to machine code instructions by the assembler program. Find out how programs written in the C programming language end up as assembly language and finally as machine code instructions. Use the Microchip Studio debugger in combination with a hardware USB programmer/debugger to test assembly and C language programs, or use the Microchip Studio AVR simulator. DIP packaged ATtiny microcontrollers are used in this volume for easy use on electronic breadboards, targeting mainly the ATtiny13(A) and ATtiny25/45/85. Learn about instruction timing and clocks in AVR microcontrollers using ATtiny devices. Be on your way to becoming an AVR expert with advanced debugging and programming skills.
Features Implements CAN V2.0B at up to 1 Mb/s Industrial standard 9 pin sub-D connector OBD-II and CAN standard pinout selectable. Changeable chip select pin Changeable CS pin for TF card slot Changeable INT pin Screw terminal that easily to connect CAN_H and CAN_L Arduino Uno pin headers Micro SD card holder 2 Grove connectors (I2C and UART) SPI Interface up to 10 MHz Standard (11 bit) and extended (29 bit) data and remote frames Two receive buffers with prioritized message storage
High-quality ABS construction Removable side panels and lid for easy access to GPIO, camera and display connectors Light pipes for power and activity LEDs Extraordinarily handsome Colour: black/grey
Specifications Lens diameter: 90 mm / 3.54' Dioptre: lens Ø 90 mm: dioptre 3 – magnification: 1.75 Power supply: 3 x 1.5 V AAA battery Dimensions: 210 x 170 x 110 mm / 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3' Weight: 615 g Material: Stand: stainless steel Lens: glass Connecting parts: copper
High-quality ABS construction Removable side panels and lid for easy access to GPIO, camera and display connectors Light pipes for power and activity LEDs Extraordinarily handsome Colour: white/red
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by Clemens Valens
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