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Plot, Cut, Drill, Mill and Laser with the Z99 This book covers the construction, hardware, software, and operation of the Z99 – CNC machine. This is a multifunctional 4-axis machine for home construction. The capabilities of the Z99 machine include: large-format schematic plotting PCB plotting with etch-resist pens schematic plotting with conductive-ink pens letter cutting out of vinyl paper cutting PCB/substrate drilling PCB/substrate milling text milling laser engraving laser cutting of solder paste masks By making the support software available as freeware, readers of the book are challenged and encouraged to develop new applications for the Z99. The machine would not be of much use if the user has no option to create suitable files for the designs in mind. A large part of this book is dedicated to creating source files in a variety of freeware software packages, including Inkscape, DesignSpark PCB, KiCad, and FlatCAM. The book is also useful for readers keen to comprehend and then master the basic structure of HPGL, Gerber, Drill, and G-code files, as well as to have a go at deciphering them using software.

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Kick off with the MAX1000 and VHDPlus Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems! Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly FPGA development board packed with features like memory, user LEDs, push-buttons, and flexible I/O ports. It’s the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs). In this book, you’ll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. We’ll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity. Get ready for an exciting journey! You’ll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure – your journey starts now! Exciting Projects You’ll Find in This Book Arduino-Driven BCD to 7-Segment Display Decoder Use an Arduino Uno R4 to supply BCD data to the decoder, counting from 0 to 9 with a one-second delay Multiplexed 4-Digit Event Counter Create an event counter that displays the total count on a 4-digit display, incrementing with each button press PWM Waveform with Fixed Duty Cycle Generate a PWM waveform at 1 kHz with a fixed duty cycle of 50% Ultrasonic Distance Measurement Measure distances using an ultrasonic sensor, displaying the results on a 4-digit 7-segment LED Electronic Lock Build a simple electronic lock using combinational logic gates with push buttons and an LED output Temperature Sensor Monitor ambient temperature with a TMP36 sensor and display the readings on a 7-segment LED Downloads Software

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De werking van veruit de meeste moderne elektronische apparaten is niet slechts op één enkel principe gebaseerd. Vaak staat een of andere computer (doorgaans een microcontroller) centraal. Uit deze fundamentele opzet – een computer die is ingebed in een bepaalde toepassingsschakeling – is de algemene benaming Embedded Systems voortgekomen. De meeste van deze systemen moeten vanuit het niets worden ontwikkeld, en daarbij komt het op elk detail aan. Vindingrijkheid en veelzijdigheid zijn dan een vereiste. De problemen die opgelost moeten worden, vormen niet zelden een ware uitdaging en betreffen niet alleen de analoge en digitale elektronica maar ook de systeemarchitectuur, programmering en programma-organisatie. De delen van deze reeks zijn geschreven voor iedereen – leerling, student of beginnend elektronicus – die zich terdege wil bekwamen in de professionele hardware- en systeemontwikkeling. En ze richten zich tot de allround-elektronicus die geen tijd heeft om specialist op een van de vele deelgebieden te worden maar die weet dat hij met standaard huis-, tuin- en keukenoplossingen niet ver komt. Ze bieden wat studenten en professionele elektronici nodig hebben: een opfrissing en verdieping van de basiskennis, een bron van inspiratie en een schat aan details en spitsvondigheden. Dit deel behandelt de theoretische principes en de basisschakelingen van digitale technieken: signalen, bits en binaire getallen propositielogica en Booleaanse algebra schakelalgebra het vereenvoudigen van schakelingen combinatorische en sequentiële schakelingen parameters halfgeleidertechnologieën signaalwegen geïntegreerde schakelingen impulsen kloksystemen initialisatie combinatorische basisschakelingen latches en flipflops registers adresseerbare geheugens sequentiële basisschakelingen

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If you can describe it, you can build it AI coding assistants are changing what makers and solopreneurs can build. Tasks that once demanded weeks of learning a new language, framework, or software stack can now be delegated to an AI—provided you know how to describe the job, judge the result, and keep control of the process. The Maker’s Guide to AI Coding is a practical guide to doing exactly that. It explains how to work with AI coding tools as collaborators rather than vending machines, how much to delegate, how to write specifications that produce useful results, and how to recognise hallucinations, context drift, overconfidence, and code that runs but is still wrong. The book is built around four increasingly ambitious projects. You begin with a browser-based RC filter analyser, then develop a live serial data plotter for Arduino and other microcontrollers. Next comes a datasheet questionand- answer tool using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), followed by a complete multi-user resource booking system with authentication, a database, external services, background jobs, and deployment. No advanced programming background is required. The emphasis is on thinking clearly, guiding the AI, testing what it produces, and preserving the skills needed to evaluate its work. Along the way, you learn development workflow designed to remain useful as tools evolve. If you can describe what you want to build, this book shows you how to turn that description into working software.

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Discover endless creativity with the Universal Maker Sensor Kit, designed for use with Raspberry Pi, Pico W, Arduino, and ESP32. This versatile kit offers compatibility across popular development platforms, including Arduino Uno R4 Minima/WiFi, Uno R3, Mega 2560, Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero, Pico W, and ESP32. Featuring over 35 sensors, actuators, and displays, it's perfect for projects ranging from environmental monitoring and smart home automation to robotics and interactive gaming. Step-by-step tutorials in C/C++, Python, and MicroPython guide beginners and experienced makers alike through 169 exciting projects. Features Wide Compatibility: Fully supports Arduino (Uno R3, Uno R4 Minima/WiFi, Mega 2560), Raspberry Pi (5, 4, 3B+, 3B, Zero, Pico W), and ESP32, enabling extensive flexibility across numerous development platforms. Includes instructions for building 169 projects. Comprehensive Components: Features more than 35 sensors, actuators, and display modules suitable for diverse projects such as environmental monitoring, smart home automation, robotics, and interactive game controllers. Detailed Tutorials: Provides clear, step-by-step tutorials covering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Pico W, ESP32, and each included component. Tutorials are available in C/C++, Python, and MicroPython, catering effectively to both beginners and experienced makers. Suitable for All Skill Levels: Offers structured projects designed to guide users seamlessly from beginner to advanced proficiency in electronics and programming, enhancing creativity and technical expertise. Included Breadboard Button Module Capacitive Soil Moisture Module Flame Sensor Module Gas/Smoke Sensor Module (MQ2) Gyroscope & Accelerometer Module (MPU6050) Hall Sensor Module Infrared Speed Sensor Module IR Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module Joystick Module PCF8591 ADC DAC Converter Module Photoresistor Module PIR Motion Module (HC-SR501) Potentiometer Module Pulse Oximeter and Heart Rate Sensor Module (MAX30102) Raindrop Detection Module Real Time Clock Module (DS1302) Rotary Encoder Module Temperature Sensor Module (DS18B20) Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module (DHT11) Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Sensor (BMP280) Time of Flight Micro-LIDAR Distance Sensor (VL53L0X) Touch Sensor Module Ultrasonic Sensor Module (HC-SR04) Vibration Sensor Module (SW-420) Water Level Sensor Module I²C LCD 1602 OLED Display Module (SSD1306) RGB LED Module Traffic Light Module 5 V Relay Module Centrifugal Pump L9110 Motor Driver Module Passive Buzzer Module Servo Motor (SG90) TT Motor ESP8266 Module JDY-31 Bluetooth Module Power Supply Module Documentation Online Tutorial

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This book is aimed at practising engineers, students and hobbyists. It is intended as a source of reference for hardware and software associated with instrumentation and control engineering. Examples are presented from a range of industries and applications. Throughout the book, circuit diagrams and software listings are described, typical of many measurement and control applications. The hardware and software designs may be used as a basis for application by the reader. The book contains examples of PIC, PLC, PAC and PC programming. All code samples are available to download free of charge from the support website. After an introductory section on control theory and modelling, the text focus is upon software for control system simulation and implementation, with appropriate reference to interfacing, electronic hardware and computing platforms. Introduction to Control Engineering is a sourcebook of solutions for control system applications!

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Recently, the development of a tiny chip called the ESP8266 has made it possible to interface any type of microcontroller to a Wi-Fi AP. The ESP8266 is a low-cost tiny Wi-Fi chip having fully built-in TCP/IP stack and a 32-bit microcontroller unit. This chip, produced by Shanghai based Chinese manufacturer Espressif System, is IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi compatible with on-chip program and data memory, and general purpose input-output ports. Several manufacturers have incorporated the ESP8266 chip in their hardware products (e.g. ESP-xx, NodeMCU etc) and offer these products as a means of connecting a microcontroller system such as the Android, PIC microcontroller or others to a Wi-Fi. The ESP8266 is a low-power chip and costs only a few Dollars. ESP8266 and MicroPython – Coding Cool Stuff is an introduction to the ESP8266 chip and describes the features of this chip and shows how various firmware and programming languages such as the MicroPython can be uploaded to the chip. The main aim of the book is to teach the readers how to use the MicroPython programming language on ESP8266 based hardware, especially on the NodeMCU. Several interesting and useful projects are given in the e-book (pdf) to show how to use the MicroPython in NodeMCU type ESP8266 hardware: Project “What shall I wear today?”: You will be developing a weather information system using a NodeMCU development board together with a Text-to-Speech processor module. Project “The Temperature and Humidity on the Cloud”: You will be developing a system that will get the ambient temperature and humidity using a sensor and then store this data on the cloud so that it can be accessed from anywhere. Project “Remote Web Based Control”: You will be developing a system that will remotely control two LEDs connected to a NodeMCU development board using an HTTP Web Server application.

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LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT & LTE-M Compared The Internet of Things depends on a critical question. How do you connect devices that must operate for years on tiny batteries, often miles from the nearest power outlet? This Elektor Technical Brief provides a practical guide to the technologies that have become the backbone of long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. Compiled by the Elektor Content Team, this concise technical brief examines the real engineering tradeoffs behind today’s leading Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technologies: LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M. By referencing a wide range of Elektor articles and other online content, this document explains why link budget, noise, bandwidth, and power consumption ultimately determine system performance. From there, it explores the architectures, strengths, limitations, and deployment realities of each major LPWAN technology, helping you understand not just how they work, but when and why to use them. Whether you’re designing smart meters, industrial sensors, agricultural monitoring systems, asset trackers, or connected infrastructure, this guide provides the insights needed to make informed connectivity decisions. Along the way, you’ll discover: Why LPWAN technologies emerged and where they fit in the IoT landscape The RF fundamentals that drive range, reliability, and battery life Details about LoRaWAN, Sigfox, NB-IoT, and LTE-M Practical comparisons of power, coverage, latency, cost, and deployment models Guidance for selecting the right LPWAN technology for your application Emerging trends shaping the future of long-range IoT connectivity Clear, accessible, and grounded in real engineering practice, this Technical Brief helps you move beyond specifications and marketing claims to understand what matters most. If you’re building connected products that need to survive in the field — not just in the lab — this is the LPWAN guide you’ll want at your side. Elektor helped launch the first wave of electronics makers in 1961. Since then, our global community has grown by hundreds of thousands of active members (comprising professional engineers, makers, and students) and more than 500 contributing experts. Every day, we inspire members to design and earn money with electronics.

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Diese Ausgabe steht allen GOLD- und GREEN-Mitgliedern auf der ElektorMagazine-Website zum Download bereit! Sie sind noch kein Mitglied? Hier klicken! Super-Servo-TesterBis zu vier Servos einzeln oder eingebaut testen Analoge Signale und der MikrocontrollerADCs, DACs, Strommessung und mehr embedded world 2023 Sub-Nyquist-Sampling in der PraxisHöhere Frequenzen mittels Unterabtastung sicher erfassen Hier Android-Smartphone, dort ESP32?Praxisprojekt mit der Android WiFi-API Aktives 1-kHz-Filter für VerzerrungsmessungenBessere Messungen durch Optimierung des Messsignals Aller Anfang...muss nicht schwer sein: Wir multivibrieren weiter! Projekt 2.0Korrekturen, Updates und Leserbriefe Das neue I3C-ProtokollWürdiger I2C-Nachfolger oder viel Rauch um Nichts? BlueRC: IR-Fernsteuerung mit Smartphone und ESP32Anpassungsfähig und universell Mikrocontroller-Dokumentationen verstehenTeil 2: Register und Blockschaltbilder Automatisierung der Prüf- und MesstechnikProgrammieren von Prüfgeräten, damit sie tun, was Sie wollen Infografik: Messen und Testen Überspannungsschutz für sicheren BetriebTransientenschutz für nicht-isolierte DC/DC-Leistungsmodule Mess- und Prüfgeräte von WihaInstallationstester und Messgeräte, auf die Sie sich verlassen können Automatisierung von Tests und Zusammenarbeit bei Testergebnissen Aus dem Leben gegriffenElektronik auf hohem Niveau EnergieloggerEnergie messen und aufzeichnen Aufgebaut: Das 4tronix M.A.R.S. Rover Kit Parkscheibe mit E-Paper DisplayEin innovativer digitaler Ersatz eCO2-Telegram-BotLuftqualitätsmessung mit Telegram-Anbindung Hinter den Kulissen von High-End-Audio im EigenbauElektor-Ingenieur Ton Giesberts im Interview über die hohe Kunst des Analogdesigns Das besondere ProjektEs gibt noch viel zu tun! RFID-Tag lesen und RFID-TürschlossProjektbeispiele aus dem Arduino-Experimentierpaket von Elektor Oszilloskop-Stromsonde für HFHochfrequenz-Strommessung leichtgemacht Nichts für Anfänger – Makerfabs 6 DOF Robot ArmMit Raspberry Pi Pico und MicroPython Generative KIWer hat das eigentlich gemacht? Hexadoku

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AI Projects for the Raspberry Pi with the AI HAT+ Edge AI is transforming everyday devices by putting intelligence where it matters most: directly inside the hardware. With on-device inference, a camera can recognize a visitor instantly, a phone can translate speech without streaming audio to the cloud, and a wearable can detect anomalies in real time—fast, private, and reliable even when the network disappears. This book is your practical guide to building exactly those kinds of systems with the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ and the Hailo-8L accelerator. You’ll start with clear foundations: core AI and machine-learning concepts, how neural networks work, and what truly distinguishes Edge AI from cloud AI—plus an honest look at ethical considerations and future impacts. Then it’s straight to hands-on physical computing. Step by step, you’ll set up Raspberry Pi OS, power and cooling, and develop in Python using the Thonny IDE. You’ll learn GPIO basics with lights and servos, mount the AI HAT+ hardware, install and verify the Hailo software stack, and connect the right camera—official modules or USB webcams, even multiple cameras. From your first pipeline to real projects, you’ll run person detection, pose estimation, segmentation, and depth estimation, then level up with YOLO object detection: smart alerts, guest counters, and custom extensions. You’ll even connect vision to motion by combining gesture recognition with servo-driven mechanisms, including a robotic arm. With troubleshooting tips, hardware essentials, and a practical Python refresher, this book turns Edge AI from buzzword into buildable reality.

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Modelle für 3D-Druck, CNC-Fräsen, Prozesskommunikation und Dokumentation erstellen Das Design dreidimensionaler Modelle mit Werkzeugen wie Blender oder 3D Studio Max ist eine Aufgabe, die ingenieurwissenschaftlich begabte Personen nur allzu gern delegieren. OpenSCAD wählt einen erfrischend anderen Zugang. Anstatt ein Objekt als Punktwolke zu betrachten, schreibt der Modellerzeuger in einer an JavaScript erinnernden Sprache ein Programm. Dieses beschreibt die zu erzeugende Geometrie als eine Serie von Arbeitsschritten. Dreidimensionale Modelle entstehen so in einem Workflow, der an die Entwicklung klassischer ingenieurwissenschaftliche Güter erinnert. Wegen der Nähe zur manuellen Fertigung mit Werkzeug ist das ein Prozess, der Ingenieuren gut in die Hände spielt. Aber Achtung: trotz der Einfachheit der Syntax ist OpenSCAD kein primitives Modellierungsprogramm. Umfangreiche Scriptingmöglichkeiten sorgen dafür, dass sich die Modelle dynamisch an geänderte Situationen anpassen. Dieses Lehrbuch demonstriert die Möglichkeiten von OpenSCAD anhand praktischer Beispiele. Freuen Sie sich auf Ersatzknöpfe für ein LeCroy-Oszilloskop, Garderobenstangenhalter, einen Halter für Seifenspender und diverse andere Beispiele aus dem realen Leben. Der mit mehr als 15 Dienstjahren Erfahrung ausgestattete Autor entwickelte dieses für Linux und Windows gleichermaßen geeignete Buch explizit für informatikaffine Personen. Wenn Sie mit irgendeiner Programmiersprache Erfahrung haben, ist dieses Buch ihr Weg zum schnellen und unbürokratischen Erzeugen dreidimensionaler Modelle.

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The FNIRSI LC1020E High-Precision LCR Meter with ESR tester is a portable and intelligent solution for testing electronic components, offering a basic accuracy of up to 0.3%. It is ideal for engineers, technicians, and makers. The device supports L/Q, C/D, and R/D measurements using both series and parallel equivalent circuit models, and features a 2.8-inch TFT color display. With preset thresholds and audio-visual alerts, it enables fast pass/fail evaluation, making it perfect for batch testing and quality control. Supporting test frequencies up to 100 kHz, it is well suited for high-frequency analysis of inductors, capacitors, and resistors. Features ±0.05% accuracy with 4.5-digit resolution Automatic R/L/C identification for fast measurements 5 test frequencies (100 Hz–100 kHz) & 3 voltage levels (0.1–0.6 V) Dual display: L/C/R/Z + X/D/Q/θ/ESR Sorting mode & bias voltage for batch testing Dual ports (3-/5-terminal) with 4-wire Kelvin support Data hold & logging for efficient workflow Compact, rechargeable (3000 mAh) – ideal for lab & field use Specifications General Test Frequency 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz Basic Accuracy 0.3% Display 2.8-inch TFT LCD display Display Digits Main Parameter: 4.5 digits Secondary Parameter: 4.5 digits Measurement Parameters Main Parameters: AUTO/R/C/L/Z Secondary Parameters: X/D/Q/θ/ESR Measurement Range L: 0-100H C: 0-100mF R: 0-10M Internal Bias 0.0 V, 0.5 V Test Level 0.1 V, 0.3 V, 0.6 V Calibration Functions Open circuit calibration, Short circuit calibration Comparison Function Used to calculate the relative error between the component measurement value and the nominal value, displayed as a percentage, and provides filtering results. Nominal values and tolerance can be set, with tolerance range adjustable from 0.1% to 99.9% Function Record Checks if the measured component data meets the set nominal value and tolerance, recording the number of successful and failed measurements Test Terminal Configuration Three-terminal, Five-terminal Output Impedance 100Ω Interface USB-C (Virtual serial port) Others Language settings, Screen brightness, Sound settings, Auto power-off, Calibration settings, System information Battery 3000 mAh Lithium battery Dimensions 18.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm Weight 680 g Capacitance (C) Range: 1mF-100mF 100 Hz: 5% ±5 digits 1 kHz: 3% ±5 digits 10 kHz: / 100 kHz: / Range: 1uF-1mF 100 Hz: 1% ±4 digits 1 kHz: 0.5% ±5 digits 10 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 100 kHz: 3% ±4 digits Range: 1nF-1uF 100 Hz: / 1 kHz: 0.3% ±2 digits 10 kHz: 0.4% ±2 digits 100 kHz: 1% ±4 digits Range: 1pF-1nF 100 Hz: / 1 kHz: 2% ±2 digits 10 kHz: 1.5% ±2 digits 100 kHz: 2% ±4 digits Inductance (L) Range: 1H-100H 100 Hz: 2% ±5 digits 1 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 10 kHz: / 100 kHz: / Range: 1mH-1H 100 Hz: 0.4% ±5 digits 1 kHz: 0.3% ±2 digits 10 kHz: 0.4% ±3 digits 100 kHz: 2.5% ±5 digits Range: 10uH-1mH 100 Hz: 3% ±5 digits 1 kHz: 0.5% ±4 digits 10 kHz: 0.5% ±3 digits 100 kHz: 1.5% ±5 digits Range: 1uH-10uH 100 Hz: / 1 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 10 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 100 kHz: 4% ±5 digits Resistance (R) Range: 1MΩ-10MΩ 100 Hz: 5% ±4 digits 1 kHz: 3% ±3 digits 10 kHz: / 100 kHz: / Range: 1KΩ-1MΩ 100 Hz: 0.4% ±4 digits 1 kHz: 0.2% ±2 digits 10 kHz: 0.3% ±3 digits 100 kHz: 0.6% ±5 digits Range: 1Ω-1KΩ 100 Hz: 1.5% ±4 digits 1 kHz: 0.3% ±2 digits 10 kHz: 0.3% ±3 digits 100 kHz: 0.6% ±5 digits Range: 10mΩ-1Ω 100 Hz: 4% ±4 digits 1 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 10 kHz: 2% ±5 digits 100 kHz: 5% ±5 digits Included 1x FNIRSI LC1020E LCR Meter 1x Kelvin Test Clip 2x Test Leads (1x black, 1x red) 1x Shorting Plate 1x USB-C Cable 1x Manual Downloads Manual Firmware V1.1

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