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De ESP-BLASTEen mini ESP32 raketdrone die ruim 100 km/u vliegt
STM32Cube Innovation-ChallengeDoe mee met je beste STM32C5-ontwerp
Wireless workshop (1)Radiomodules uitgelegd: 433 MHz CC1101 sub-GHz-transceiver
AM-zenderMet sinus- en blokgolfgenerator op Raspberry Pi Pico
AudiotronicaDe vervormingsfactor
CoffeeCallerOmroepsysteem met mesh-netwerk en Zephyr gebaseerde software
Elektor wordt 65Projecten uit voorgaande september- en oktobermaanden
Bluetooth Channel Sounding voor het volgen van objectenAfstandsmeting met centimeterprecisie voor het IoT van de volgende generatie
2026: Een AI-odysseeKwantumcomputing is geen volgende GPU
Om de cloud te beveiligen, is edge-beveiliging nodig
Eerste ervaringen met de HackRF ProPraktische tests met de nieuwe SDR-hardware
Modemupgrade van GPRS/2G naar LTE/4GEen draadloos alarmsysteem als voorbeeld
Lusvormige antenne met RF-bouwstenenDeel 1: Een zelfbouw kortegolfantenne met instelbare richtingsgevoeligheid
Internetradio naar AM-converterMet een ESP32-S3 als zender
Err-lectronics
Mioty, een overzichtFraunhofer's aanpak van LPWAN
WerkbankwijsheidPraktische tips van experts
Walter, de compacte IoT-moduleDeel 2: Toegang tot weer- en datadiensten
3rd Edition – Fully updated for Raspberry Pi 4
The Raspberry Pi is a very cheap but complete computer system that allows all sorts of electronics parts and extensions to be connected. This book addresses one of the strongest aspects of the Raspberry Pi: the ability to combine hands-on electronics and programming.
Combine hands-on electronics and programming
After a short introduction to the Raspberry Pi you proceed with installing the required software. The SD card that can be purchased in conjunction with this book contains everything to get started with the Raspberry Pi. At the side of the (optional) Windows PC, software is used which is free for downloading. The book continues with a concise introduction to the Linux operating system, after which you start programming in Bash, Python 3 and Javascript. Although the emphasis is on Python, the coverage is brief and to the point in all cases – just enabling you to grasp the essence of all projects and start adapting them to your requirements. All set, you can carry on with fun projects.
The book is ideal for self-study
No fewer than 45 exciting and compelling projects are discussed and elaborated in detail. From a flashing lights to driving an electromotor; from processing and generating analog signals to a lux meter and a temperature control. We also move to more complex projects like a motor speed controller, a web server with CGI, client-server applications and Xwindows programs.
Each project has details of the way it got designed that way
The process of reading, building, and programming not only provides insight into the Raspberry Pi, Python, and the electronic parts used, but also enables you to modify or extend the projects any way you like. Also, feel free to combine several projects into a larger design.
Your First Steps with an ESP32-C3 and the IoTA Wi-Fi Button and Relay IoT Cloud a la Arduino
Dual Geiger-Müller Tube Arduino ShieldA High Sensitivity, Very Low-Power Radiation Sensor
CO2 GuardA DIY Approach to Monitoring Air Quality
MonkMakes Air Quality Kit for Raspberry PiMeasures Temperature and eCO2
Starting Out in ElectronicsWelcome to the Diode
Tips & Tricks for Testing ComponentsNo Expensive Equipment Required
Reducing the Power Consumption of Your Mole RepellerAn ATtiny13 Replaces a 555
Light Switch DeLuxA Solution for High-Precision Light-Controlled Switching
The Challenges in Bringing IoT Solutions to MarketWorries Around Security, Scalability, and Competition Infographics 5-6/2022
Preferably Wired After AllTips for Developing a 1 Gbit/s Interface in an Industrial Environment Bringing Real-Time Object Detection to MCUs with Edge Impulse FOMO
Traveling-Wave TubesPeculiar Parts, the Series
Narrowband Internet of ThingsStandards, Coverage, Agreements, and Modules
Dragino LPS8 Indoor GatewaySpeedy LoRaWAN Gateway Setup
Explore ATtiny Microcontrollers Using C and Assembly LanguageSample Chapter: ATtiny I/O Ports
Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters
LoRa GPS Tracker UpdateReceive and Show Location Using a Raspberry Pi
Circuit Simulation with TINA Design Suite & TINACloudSample Chapter: Sinusoidal Oscillators
From Life’s ExperienceAssembly Line Work
The WinUI Graphics Framework for Windows AppsA Small Demo Application
GUIs with PythonWorst GUI of the world
Off-Grid Solar SystemsElectrical Energy Independent of the Mains Grid
The 10-Year SmartphoneRenew Your Expectations
HexadokuThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
The FNIRSI TMP-610S is a compact 3-in-1 test instrument combining a True RMS multimeter, 10 MHz oscilloscope, and 50 kHz DDS signal generator. It is designed for electronics troubleshooting, circuit testing, and development in the lab or on the go.
The multimeter offers 60,000-count resolution and supports voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, temperature, diode, and continuity measurements. The integrated oscilloscope provides real-time waveform analysis at up to 48 MSa/s, while the signal generator supports 13 waveform types with adjustable frequency, amplitude, and duty cycle.
A 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen, smart auto-scan, Bluetooth connectivity for DMM functions, waveform storage, USB export, and a 3,000 mAh rechargeable battery make the TMP-610S a versatile all-in-one tool for electronics professionals and enthusiasts.
Features
3-in-1 Design: DMM + Oscilloscope + Signal Generator
60,000-Count True RMS High-Precision Measurement
10 MHz Oscilloscope with 48 MSa/s Sampling Rate
Bluetooth App Sync (Multimeter Function Only)
3.5-inch Smart Touchscreen with Multiple Display Modes
50 kHz DDS Signal Generator with 13 Waveforms
Built-in Fuse for Easy Replacement
Specifications
Multimeter
Function
Range
Accuracy
DC voltage
600mV/6V/60V/600V/1000V
±(0.03%+5d)
AC voltage
600mV/6V/60V /600V/750V
±(0.3%+15d)
DC current
600uA/6000uA/60mA/600mA
±(0.15%+5d)
6A/10A
±(0.2%+5d)
AC current
600uA/6000uA/60mA/600mA
±(0.5%+15d)
6A/10A
±(0.75%+15d)
Resistance
600Ω/6KΩ/60KΩ/600KΩ/6MΩ
±(0.1%+5d)
60MΩ
±(0.2%+10d)
Capacitance
60nF/600nF/6uF/60uF
±(2.5%+30d)
600uF/6mF/60mF
±(3.5%+30d
Frequency
10 Hz~60 MHz
±(0.01%+5d)
Temperature
-40℃~1000℃
±(1.0%+5℃)
Continuity
0Ω~1KΩ
±(0.2%+5d)
Diode
0V~3.0V, 0Ω~1 Ω
±(1%+5d)
AC frequency response
10KHz
/
Oscilloscope
Real-time Sampling Rate
48 MSa/s
Analog Bandwidth
10 MHz
Input Impedance
1MΩ
Coupling Mode
AC/DC
Test Voltage Range
1:1 Probe - 80Vpp (±40V)
10:1 Probe - 800Vpp (±400V)
Vertical Sensitivity
10mV/div~10V/div
Vertical Displacement
Adjustable with indication
Horizontal Time Base Range
50 ns ~ 20 s
Trigger Mode
Auto, Normal, Single
Trigger Type
Rising, Falling, 50%
Trigger Level
Adjustable with indication
Measurement Parameters
Freq, Period, +Duty, ‒Duty, +Width, ‒Width, Max, Min, P‒P, Amp, RMS, Avg
Persistence
Off / 500ms / 1s / ∞
Cursor Measurement
Yes
Waveform Screenshot Saving
Yes
Signal Generator
Output Waveform
Supports 13 waveform types
Frequency
0~50kHz
Amplitude
0.0V~3.0V
Duty Cycle
0~100%, adjustable for Square and Sawtooth waves
Included
1x FNIRSI TMP-610S Multimeter + Oscilloscope + Signal Generator
1x P6100 Probe
1x Adapter
2x Alligator Clips
2x Multimeter Probes
Probe Accessories
1x Storage Bag
1x USB-C Cable
1x Manual
Downloads
Manual
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The AlertAlfred AI Security SystemPowered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and the Hailo 8L Module
AI in Electronics DevelopmentAn Update After Only One Year
Intro to AI AlgorithmsPrompt: Which Algorithms Implement Each AI Tool?
Single-Board Computers for Artificial Intelligence ProjectsBackground and Overview
From Sensor Data to Machine Learning ModelsGesture Detection with an Accelerometer and Edge Impulse
Build a Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Spiking NeuronArtificial Intelligence Without Software
ChatGPT for Electronic DesignDoes GPT-4o Do It Any Better?
Bringing AI to the Edge with ESP32-P4
Exploring Speech Functions on Raspberry Pi ZeroWhen Overclocking Gives Freedom of Speech
The Growing Role of Edge AIA Trend Shaping the Future
Unlocking the Power of Edge AIA Conversation with François de Rochebouët of STMicroelectronics
A VHDL Clock Made with ChatGPT
AI’s Real ImpactSayash Kapoor on “AI Snake Oil” and More
The Latest Stuff From BeagleBoardBeagleY-AI, BeagleV-Fire, BeagleMod, BeaglePlay and BeagleConnect Freedom
Mosquito Detection Using Open Datasets and Arduino Nicla Vision
AI Today and Tomorrow: Insights from Espressif, Arduino, and SparkFun
Artificial Intelligence Timeline
BeagleY-AIThe Latest SBC for AI Applications
AI in FocusPerspectives from the Elektor Community
Machine Vision with OpenMVCreate a Soda Can Detector
A Conversation with the Digital MindChatGPT vs Gemini
Skilling Me Softly with This Bot?Is the AI Revolution in the Electronic Field Failing Due to a Lack of Social Precision?
Measuring Does Not Have to be Expensive
Low-Cost Audio TesterUsing PC-Based Software and a USB Audio Interface
AC Grid Frequency MeterMonitor Mains Frequency and Voltage
A Modest Inductance MeterAn Affordable Solution for Your Workbench
Acoustic Wave HoveringA Look at the Makerfabs Acoustic Levitation Kit
Starting Out in ElectronicsRectifiers E-FFWD: Looking Ahead Again!
Get Started With Your OscilloscopeFind Your Way Through the Knobs and Buttons
Raspberry Pi Pico Makes an MSF-SDRDecode a Time Signal with a Pi Pico SDR
Moisture Sensors for Watering SystemsAutomatic Watering
Disruption in Test and Measurement EquipmentInnovation from the Smaller Players Infographics 7-8/2022
Inspiration, That’s What It’s All AboutInterview with Entrepreneur Walter Arkesteijn, InnoFaith Beauty Sciences Minimizing EMC Interference from Storage Chokes
GUIs with Python (Part 5)Tic-Tac-Toe
Reed RelaysPeculiar Parts, the series Simple Analog ESR Meter With Moving-Coil Meter Precision
Sigfox CO2 Traffic LightNo Wi-Fi Network Needed!
Women in Tech“It's All About Merit Until Merit Has Tits”
Low-Budget Tablet Oscilloscope ADS1013DGood Value for Money?
Smart Plug TeardownWhich Ones Are Hacker-Friendly?
Skin Impedance and Skin CapacitanceSmall Experiments
From Life’s ExperienceNo Local Business
Pokit Meter ReviewA Swiss army knife of test gear
HexadokuThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
This book is about advanced programming of the Raspberry Pi computer using the Python programming language. The book explains in simple terms and with examples:
How to configure the Raspberry Pi computer;
How to install and use the Linux operating system and the desktop;
How to write advanced programs using the Python programming language;
How to use graphics in our programs;
How to develop hardware based projects using the Raspberry Pi.
The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi computer and covers the topics of purchasing all the necessary accessories and installing and operating the Linux operating system in command mode. The network interface of the RPi is explained in simple steps, demonstrating how the computer can be accessed remotely from a desktop or a laptop computer.
The remaining parts of the book cover the Python programming language in detail, including advanced topics such as operating system calls, multitasking, interprocess synchronization and interprocess communication techniques. The important topic of network programming using UDP and TCP protocols is described with working examples. The Tkinter graphical user interface module (GUI) is described in detail with example widgets and programs.
The last part of the book includes hardware projects based on using the advanced programming topics such as multitasking and interprocess communication techniques. All the projects given in the book have been fully tested and are working. Complete program listings of all projects are provided with detailed explanations.
35 Projekte mit Raspberry Pi und Arduino
Das Internet of Things (Internet der Dinge) ist eine unumkehrbare Entwicklung. Wir möchten gerne alles im Haus mit unserem Smartphone oder Tablet erledigen – von Facebook bis Fernsehen, Lampen steuern oder die Heizungstemperatur einstellen.
In diesem Buch stellen wir 35 interessante und nützliche Projekte vor, die demonstrieren, wie Sie selbst ein Internet-of-Things-System anlegen können. Wir gehen auf die Hardware ein, einer perfekten Symbiose von Raspberry Pi und Arduino, und entwickeln die Software, die eine Steuerung über das Internet verwirklicht. Wir setzen dabei WLAN- und Funkverbindungen ein und vermeiden so einen Kabelsalat im Haus.
Wenn Sie die Projekte aufbauen, verfügen Sie über ein vollständiges Internet-of-Things-System, mit dem Sie alles im Haus bedienen, steuern und überwachen können, zum Beispiel ob Post im Briefkasten steckt oder das Auto in der Garage steht. Sie können bequem vom Sofa aus das Licht einschalten oder die Alarmanlage aktivieren/deaktivieren. Durch die ausführlichen Erläuterungen wird es Ihnen ein Leichtes sein, Projekte anzupassen, um zum Beispiel die Kaffeemaschine oder das Fernsehgerät aus der Ferne ein- und auszuschalten. Über den Index finden Sie leicht kreative Projekte, die Ihnen als Ausgangspunkt für eigene Entwicklungen dienen können, mit denen Sie selber alles, was Sie wollen, mit dem Internet verbinden können.
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For Eyes and Ears
Video Output with Microcontrollers (1)Composite Video
electronica 2022News from the world’s leading electronics trade show
ESP32 CameraSo Simple, It Doesn’t Even Have to Use Wi-Fi
ATX Power Supply for Raspberry Pi
32 Ω Headphone AmplifierSimple But High-Quality 3-Chip Solution
SDR Radio-Controlled clocksFive Time Signals, Six Displays
Starting Out in ElectronicsSpecial Diodes
From Life's ExperienceMusings on the Quality of Things
Reverse-Engineering a Bluetooth Low Energy LED BadgeHow to Control a BLE Device with a Python Script
MakePython ESP32 Development KitEverything in a Box
THD Measurement with an Oscilloscope and FFTEasily Calculate the Distortion Factor
All-Seeing MachinesThe Technology Behind Today’s Industrial Vision Systems
Infographics
The Evolution of Voice and Audio Control for Electronic Devices
WEEF 2022 in Review
FFWD electronica 2022 in ReviewInnovators Did Not Fail to Impress
The TubeAn Unusual Tube Amplifier
Biomaterial in Electronics: Ready or Not
Opera Cake Antenna Switch for HackRF OneConnect Up To Eight Antennas To Your SDR
Engineering with Arduino and MoreAn Interview with Author Ashwin Pajankar
LiDAR Precision GaugeMeasure up to 12 Meters
Audio Signals and the ESP32The ESP-ADF Environment in Practice
Elektor Fortissimo-100 Power Amplifier Kit
Using Light for Sound EffectsLDR-Based Voltage-Controlled 24 dB/oct Synthesizer Filter
Elektor High-Power AF AmplifierThe Loudest of Them All!
HomeLab ToursA Volumetric Display Made in Canada
Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters
Hexadoku
High-Performance LoRa Communication Device
The Elecrow ThinkNode M5 is a compact, portable LoRa communication device designed for off-grid messaging, location sharing, and outdoor use. Powered by an ESP32-S3 processor and an SX1262 LoRa chip, it comes pre-installed with Meshtastic firmware and can be configured conveniently via Bluetooth using the official Meshtastic app.
The integrated multi-GNSS module supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS for reliable positioning and location sharing. Messages and device information are displayed on the energy-efficient 1.54-inch e-paper screen, while the built-in 1,200 mAh rechargeable battery enables extended mobile operation.
With its integrated LoRa antenna, compact housing, RTC, and support for both Meshtastic and MeshCore firmware, the ThinkNode M5 is a practical communication solution for hiking, camping, remote locations, and emergency situations where conventional mobile networks are unavailable.
Features
LoRa communication
Multi-GNSS positioning
1,200 mAh rechargeable battery
1.54-inch e-paper display
Built-in RTC
Compatible with MeshCore
Compatible with Meshtastic
Specifications
Main Processor (ESP32-S3)
CPU/SoC
Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, clocked at up to 240 MHz
System Memory
512 KB SRAM, 8 MB PSRAM
Storage
4 MB Flash, 384 KB ROM
Firmware
Meshtastic firmware is fully compatible, and the signal is transmitted in LoRa mode
EPD (Electronic Paper Display)
Display Size
1.54 inch EPD (monochrome Ink screen)
Display Materials
E-lnk (Electronic Ink)
Resolution
200 x 200
Driver Chip
SSD1681 (via SPI or I²C interface)
Global Fresh Time
2s
Wireless Communication
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth 5.0 (phone configuration)
LoRa
SX1262 LoRa Module, EU 868 MHz(external antenna)
Hardware
Interfaces
USB-C, RP-SMA
Function
GPS Location (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS), EPD Display, RTC, USB 2.0, PMU power management (built-in 1200 mAh lithium battery), buzzer, etc.
Button
Knob Switch, Function Button, Page Turn Button, GPS Switch, Reset Button
LED Indicator
Power supply, GPS/LoRa indication
Others
Power Input
5 V/1 A, supports USB or lithium battery power supply
Power consumption
The maximum working current is about 340 mA (CPU + LoRa module), and the low power consumption is about 34 uA
Operating Temperature
-10~50°C
Storage Temperature
-20~60°C
Relative humidity
10-95%, @ 40°C (non-condensing)
Enclosure
ABS Plastic
Dimensions
82 x 51.6 x 26.3 mm
Weight
81 g
Included
1x Elecrow ThinkNode M5
1x LoRa antenna
1x USB-C cable
1x Manual
Downloads
Manual
The Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller development system encompassing hardware, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and a vast number of libraries. It is supported by an enormous community of programmers, electronic engineers, enthusiasts, and academics. The libraries in particular really smooth Arduino programming and reduce programming time. What’s more, the libraries greatly facilitate testing your programs since most come fully tested and working.
The Raspberry Pi 4 can be used in many applications such as audio and video media devices. It also works in industrial controllers, robotics, games, and in many domestic and commercial applications. The Raspberry Pi 4 also offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability which makes it great for remote and Internet-based control and monitoring applications.
This book is about using both the Raspberry Pi 4 and the Arduino Uno in PID-based automatic control applications. The book starts with basic theory of the control systems and feedback control. Working and tested projects are given for controlling real-life systems using PID controllers. The open-loop step time response, tuning the PID parameters, and the closed-loop time response of the developed systems are discussed together with the block diagrams, circuit diagrams, PID controller algorithms, and the full program listings for both the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino Uno.
The projects given in the book aim to teach the theory and applications of PID controllers and can be modified easily as desired for other applications. The projects given for the Raspberry Pi 4 should work with all other models of Raspberry Pi family.
The book covers the following topics:
Open-loop and closed-loop control systems
Analog and digital sensors
Transfer functions and continuous-time systems
First-order and second-order system time responses
Discrete-time digital systems
Continuous-time PID controllers
Discrete-time PID controllers
ON-OFF temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
PID-based temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
PID-based DC motor control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
PID-based water level control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
PID-based LED-LDR brightness control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno
With Examples for Arduino UNO, Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP32
Programming small electronic systems has never been more accessible. Tasks that once demanded expensive tools, specialized hardware, and deep electrical engineering expertise can now be tackled with low-cost development boards and approachable software. At the centre of this shift is the Arduino environment, which provides a unified and familiar way to program a wide range of microcontroller platforms—from classic AVR boards like the Arduino UNO to modern ARM-based boards such as the Raspberry Pi Pico, and powerful Wi-Fi-enabled devices like the ESP32.
This book introduces embedded programming through the core idea that defines all microcontrollers: reading inputs, processing information, and controlling outputs in a predictable loop. The Arduino environment abstracts much of the hardware complexity, allowing you to focus on behaviour rather than implementation details. With just a few lines of code, you can blink LEDs, read sensors, control motors, and communicate with other devices.
While the Arduino UNO, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 boards differ greatly in performance and features, they share the same fundamental building blocks: digital and analog I/O, timers, serial communication, PWM, interrupts, and power management. Learning these concepts within the Arduino framework builds skills that transfer easily across platforms and scale toward more advanced applications.
By exploring multiple boards while maintaining a consistent programming approach, this book helps you progress from simple experiments to confidently produce well-structured designs—showing that embedded development can be both practical and enjoyable.