All-in-One AI Learning and Development Platform for Edge Intelligence
This NVIDIA Jetson-based AI Starter Kit is a versatile platform for learning, development, and hands-on experimentation in Edge AI.
Designed for use with the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, the kit combines an 11.6-inch IPS display, an 8-megapixel pan-tilt camera, and an AI voice interaction system.
It includes 30 functional modules and 38 carefully designed Python courses that progress from beginner to advanced level. The course content covers Python fundamentals, sensor technology, AI vision, and image recognition.
With step-by-step practical exercises ranging from basic programming to real-world computer vision applications, this kit provides an ideal platform for students, makers, developers, and anyone looking to explore artificial intelligence and edge computing.
Please note: The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano is not included.
Features
Designed for the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano
AI voice interaction module
8 MP camera with pan-tilt control
Supports object and face tracking
No soldering or complex wiring required
Built-in 11.6-inch IPS display
30 functional modules
38 step-by-step Python lessons
I²C, UART, and GPIO expansion interfaces
Portable carrying case included
Specifications
Main Processor
Jetson Orin Nano
Number of Sensors
30
Sensor Board Design
Integrated sensor board, no soldering or complex wiring required
Screen
11.6-inch IPS Screen
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
Camera
IMX219 8MP
Expansion Interfaces
2x I²C, 1x UART, 1x IO D13, 1xIO D12
Programming Environment
Based on Python
Number of Tutorials
38 creative tutorials
Target Audience
Students, teachers, hardware enthusiasts
Application Scenarios
Ideal for learning AI programming, Jetson Orin Nano basics
Dimensions
300 x 200 x 100 mm
Module List
Module
Quantity
Temperature & Humidity Sensor
1 pcs
Button
4 pcs
Ultrasonic Ranging Sensor
1 pcs
Light Sensor
1 pcs
Linear Potentiometer
1 pcs
Buzzer
1 pcs
LCD
1 pcs
Infrared Remote
1 pcs
Relay
1 pcs
NFC
1 pcs
PIR Motion Sensor
1 pcs
Joystick
1 pcs
4-Digital Display
1 pcs
LED
1 pcs
Microphone
1 pcs
Speaker
1 pair
Vibration Motor
1 pcs
Touch Sensor
1 pcs
8x8 RGB Matrix
1 pcs
Atmospheric pressure sensor
1 pcs
Tilt Switch
1 pcs
Stepper Motor
1 pcs
Accelerometer & Gyro
1 pcs
Gas Sensor (MQ2)
1 pcs
Hall Sensor
1 pcs
Rotary Encoder
1 pcs
U-shaped photoelectric switch
1 pcs
NTC
1 pcs
Servo
2 pcs
Monocular camera
1 pcs
Included
1x Elecrow AI Starter Kit for Jetson Orin Nano
1x IR Remote Control
1x NFC Card
1x 128 GB SD Card
1x 40-pin GPIO Cable
2x 22-pin FPC Cable
2x 24-pin FPC Cable
1x Jetson DP & USB Adapter Board
Not included
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano
Downloads
Manual
Wiki
OpenClaw Install and Config Guide
This USB Stick contains more than 300 Arduino-related articles published in Elektor Magazine. The content includes both background articles and projects on the following topics:
Software & hardware development: Tutorials on Arduino software development using Arduino IDE, Atmel Studio, Shields, and essential programming concepts.
Learning: The Microcontroller Bootcamp offers a structured approach to programming embedded systems.
Data acquisition & measurement: Projects such as a 16-bit data logger, lathe tachometer, and an AC grid analyzer for capturing and analyzing real-time signals.
Wireless communication: Learn how to implement wireless networks, create an Android interface, and communicate effectively with microcontrollers.
Robotics and automation: This covers the Arduino Nano Robot Controller, supporting boards for automation, and explores various Arduino shields to enhance functionality.
Self-build projects: Unique projects such as laser projection, Numitron clock and thermometer, ELF receiver, Theremino, and touch LED interfaces highlight creative applications.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this collection is a valuable resource for learning, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of Arduino technology.
Make your project dreams come true: an odometer for the hamster wheel, a fully automatic control of your ant farm with web interface, or the Sandwich-O-Mat – a machine that toasts and grills sandwiches of your choice.
With the Arduino and the DIY or Maker movement, not only did entry into microcontroller programming become child's play, but a second development also took place: Resourceful developers brought small boards – so-called shields or modules – to the market, which greatly simplified the use of additional hardware. The small modules contain all the important electronic parts to be connected to the microcontroller with a few plug-in cables, eliminating the need for a fiddly and time-consuming assembly on the plug-in board. In addition, it is also possible to handle tiny components that do not have any connecting legs (so-called SMDs).
Projects Discussed
Arduino seeks connection
BMP and introduction to libraries, I²C
Learn I/O basics with the multi-purpose shield
I²C LCD adapter and DOT matrix displays
LCD keypad shield
Level converter
W5100: Internet connection
I/O expansion shield
Relays and solid-state relays
The multi-function shield: A universal control unit
Connecting an SD card reader via SPI
Keys and 7-segment displays
16-bit ADC
MCP4725 DAC
16-way PWM servo driver
MP3 player
GPS data logger using an SD card
Touch sensor
Joystick
SHT31: Temperature and humidity
VEML6070 UV-A sensor
VL53L0X time-of-flight
Ultrasonic distance meter
MAX7219-based LED DOT matrix display
DS3231 RTC
Port expander MCP23017
433 MHz radio
MPU-650 gyroscope
ADXL345 accelerometer
WS2812 RGB LEDs
Power supply
MQ-xx gas sensors
CO2 gas sensor
ACS712 current sensor
INA219 current sensor
L298 motor driver
MFRC522 RFID
28BYJ-48 stepper motor
TMC2209 silent step stick
X9C10x digital potentiometer
ST7735 in a color TFT display
e-Paper display
Bluetooth
Geiger counter
SIM800L GSM module
I²C multiplexer
Controller Area Network
KI in der Praxis
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Robotik und Automatisierung!
Dieses Elektor Special zeigt, wie Sie mit Kreativität, etwas Know-how und günstiger Technik eigene Roboter bauen können. Vom ersten DIY-Projekt mit Arduino oder Raspberry Pi bis hin zu intelligenten Systemen mit KI – dieses Heft macht moderne Robotik verständlich und greifbar.
Entdecken Sie praxisnahe Anleitungen, inspirierende Projekte und spannende Einblicke in die Maker-Szene. Lernen Sie, wie aus Experimentierfreude, Gemeinschaft und Offenheit echte Innovation entsteht – und warum Robotik weit mehr ist als nur ein technisches Hobby.
Inhalt
Phantasie wird Realität
Arduino-controlled Drawing Robot
GalaxyRVR Mars Rover Kit for Arduino
YDLIDAR X4Pro Lidar
xHuskyLens AI Camera
DOF Robot Arm mit Raspberry Pi Pico
Fertigungsroboter mit Fischertechnik
Pneumatischer Industrieroboter
Warum bauen wir immer wieder Roboterhunde?
Elektor Mini-Wheelie
Roboterfahrzeuge und autonomes Fahren
Master digital electronics – the hands-on way!
This bundle includes the book Learning Digital Electronics, featuring 20+ practical projects in Logic and Circuit design, as well as a 100-piece kit – so you can start building logic circuits, counters, displays, and more right away.
Learning Digital Electronics (Book)
This book is a practical guide to digital electronics, covering the essential components of modern digital systems: number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic, and more.
Through more than 20 structured projects, you’ll design and build digital systems using real-world components such as logic gates, multiplexers, decoders, flip-flops, counters, and shift registers. The projects range from basic LED logic circuits to digital locks, display systems, traffic light controllers, and timing-based designs.
Selected projects introduce the use of tools such as CircuitVerse for circuit simulation, while several designs make use of 74HC-series logic devices, commonly used in digital hardware prototyping.
Inside, you’ll find:
Clear coverage of number systems and binary arithmetic
Logic gate fundamentals and universal gate implementations
Step-by-step projects using flip-flops, counters, and registers
Real-world design with 74HC-series logic chips
Techniques for designing combinational and sequential systems
This book takes a design-first, application-driven approach to digital electronics—built around working circuits, tested logic, and hands-on experimentation.
Learning Digital Electronics (Kit)
This kit has been specially developed to complement the book "Learning Digital Electronics". Since all necessary components are included, you can complete every practical project in the book directly.
Kit contents
2x 74HC08 AND gate chip
2x 74HC00 NAND gate chip
1x 74HC86 XOR gate chip
1x 555 timer chip
1x 74HC161 counter chip
1x 74HC164 shift register
1x CD4511 7-segment decoder
1x CD4027 JK flip-flop
1x BC337 NPN transistor
1x KPS-5161 7-segment common-cathode display
1x Light dependent resistor (LDR)
4x 10 KΩ resistors
8x 1 KΩ resistor
2x 47 KΩ resistors
1x 100 KΩ resistor
4x 2.7 KΩ resistors
1x 5.6 KΩ resistor
1x 150 KΩ resistor
1x 10 μF capacitor
2x 0.01 μF capacitor
2x 100 nF capacitor
8x Small red LED
1x Small green LED
1x Small orange LED
4x Pushbutton switches
1x Active buzzer
1x Battery holder for 3x AA batteries (batteries not included)
1x Breadboard
40x Male-to-male jumper wires (length: 200 mm)
Over 40 Fully Tested ESP32 Projects Using Arduino IDE and the LVGL Graphics Library
This bundle includes the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) – a compact development board combining a standard ESP32 microcontroller with a 320x240 pixel TFT color display. The board also features multiple connectors for GPIO, serial communication (TX/RX), power, and ground. The built-in display is a major advantage, allowing users to create complex, graphics-based projects without the need for external LCDs or displays.
The accompanying book introduces the CYD board's hardware and on-board connectors in detail. It provides a range of beginner to intermediate-level projects developed using the popular Arduino IDE 2.0. Both basic graphics functions and the powerful LVGL graphics library are covered, with practical projects illustrating each approach.
All included projects have been fully tested and are ready to use. The book provides block diagrams, circuit schematics, complete code listings, and step-by-step explanations. With the LVGL library, readers can create modern, full-color graphical interfaces using widgets such as buttons, labels, sliders, calendars, keyboards, charts, tables, menus, animations, and more.
ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board
This development board (also known as "Cheap Yellow Display") is powered by the ESP-WROOM-32, a dual-core MCU with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. It operates at a main frequency of up to 240 MHz, with 520 KB SRAM, 448 KBROM, and a 4 MB Flash memory. The board features a 2.8-inch display with a resolution of 240x320 and resistive touch.
Furthermore, the board includes a backlight control circuit, touch control circuit, speaker drive circuit, photosensitive circuit, and RGB-LED control circuit. It also provides a TF card slot, serial interface, DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor interface, and additional IO ports.
The module supports development in Arduino IDE, ESP-IDE, MicroPython, and Mixly.
Applications
Image transmission for Smart Home device
Wireless monitoring
Smart agriculture
QR wireless recognition
Wireless positioning system signal
And other IoT applications
Specifications
Microcontroller
ESP-WROOM-32 (Dual-core MCU with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
Frequency
Up to 240 MHz (computing power is up to 600 DMIPS)
SRAM
520 KB
ROM
448 KB
Flash
4 MB
Operating voltage
5 V
Power consumption
approx. 115 mA
Display
2.8-inch color TFT screen (240 x 320)
Touch
Resistive Touch
Driver chip
ILI9341
Dimensions
50 x 86 mm
Weight
50 g
Downloads
GitHub
This bundle contains:
The ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Book (normal price: €35)
ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board (normal price: €25)
1x ESP32 Dev Board with 2.8" Display and acrylic Shell
1x Touch pen
1x Connector cable
1x USB cable
Verwirklichen Sie Ihre Projekt-Träume: Der Kilometerzähler fürs Hamsterrad, eine vollautomatische Steuerung Ihrer Ameisenfarm mit Webinterface, oder den Sandwich-O-Mat – eine Maschine, die Sandwich-Toasts nach Wahl belegt und überbackt.
Mit dem Arduino und der DIY- oder Maker-Bewegung wurde nicht nur der Einstieg in die Mikrocontroller-Programmierung kinderleicht, auch eine zweite Entwicklung fand statt: Findige Entwickler brachten kleine Boards – sogenannte Shields oder Module – auf den Markt, die den Einsatz von zusätzlicher Hardware stark vereinfachten. Die kleinen Baugruppen enthalten alle wichtigen elektronischen Teile, um mit ein paar Steckkabeln an den Mikrocontroller angeschlossen zu werden, so dass ein frickeliger und aufwändiger Aufbau auf dem Steckboard entfällt. Zudem ist es so möglich, auch winzig kleine Bauteile zu handhaben, die keine Anschlussbeinchen mehr haben (sogenannte SMDs).
Enthaltene Projekte
Arduino sucht Anschluss
BMP, Einführung in Bibliotheken und I²C
Mit dem Mehrzweck-Shield I/O-Grundlagen kennenlernen
I²C-LCD-Adapter und Punktmatrixanzeigen
LCD Keypad Shield
Level-Konverter
W5100: Internetanbindung
I/O-Erweiterungs-Shields
Relais und Solid-State-Relais
Das Multi-Funktions-Shield: eine universelle Bedieneinheit
SD-Kartenleser über SPI anbinden
Tasten und 7-Segmentanzeigen
16-Bit ADC
DAC MCP4725
16-fach PWM Servo-Treiber
MP3-Player
GPS-Datenlogger mit SD-Karte
Touch-Sensor
Joystick
SHT31: Temperatur und Luftfeuchtigkeit
UV A-Sensor VEML6070
VL53L0X Time-of-Flight
Ultraschallsensor-Entfernungsmesser
LED-Punktmatrixanzeige mit MAX7219
RTC DS3231
Port-Expander MCP23017
433 MHz Funk
MPU-650: Gyroskop
Beschleunigungssensor ADXL345
WS2812 RGB-LEDs
Spannungsversorgung
MQ-xx Gassensoren
CO2-Gassensor
ACS712 Stromstärkesensor
INA219 Stromstärkesensor
L298 Motortreiber
MFRC522 RFID
28BYJ-48 Stepper-Motor
TMC2209 Silent-Step-Stick
X9C10x Digitales Poti
Farb-TFT-Display mit ST7735
e-Paper Display
Bluetooth
Geigerzähler
SIM800L GSM-Modul
I²C-Multiplexer
Controller Area Network
Complete ESP32 microcontroller learning course featuring a custom-designed MCU expansion board, hands-on projects, and a comprehensive online guide – perfect for learning hardware, programming, and connectivity step by step.
A Practical Introduction to Embedded Systems with the ESP32
This course is designed for readers who are new to embedded systems and looking for a structured, example-driven way to get started. If you’ve explored general-purpose electronics or Arduino-based materials but found them too broad or lacking in practical guidance, this course offers a more focused alternative.
Using the "ESP32 by Example Kit" (EEK) – a compact and affordable set of components featuring LEDs, sensors, an OLED display, and a motion processor – you’ll work with a consistent hardware setup throughout the course. Once assembled, the EEK stays mostly unchanged, allowing you to concentrate on learning and experimentation without constant reconfiguration.
Topics include:
Understanding and programming the ESP32 microcontroller
Writing and deploying code with the Arduino IDE
Exploring cyber-physical systems, culminating in basic drone control
No prior experience with Arduino or embedded development is required. Each section features hands-on examples and mini-projects designed to reinforce key concepts and inspire deeper exploration. By the end of the course, you’ll be able not only to reproduce the book’s examples but also to build on them with your own ideas and applications.
Whether you're interested in embedded programming, interactive systems, or introductory drone control, this course provides a clear and practical path to getting started.
What you'll learn?
Embedded programming with the ESP32 using the Arduino IDE
Real-time sensor input and control via buttons, LEDs, and displays
Gesture-based interaction using the MPU6050 motion sensor
Bluetooth gamepad integration and drone control simulation
Wi-Fi and UDP networking, local web servers, and NTP
MQTT communication with cloud platforms like AWS and Arduino IoT
How to build and deploy full-featured IoT systems
Perfect for
Students and self-learners exploring embedded systems
Makers and IoT enthusiasts looking to improve their hardware skills
Educators and trainers seeking ready-to-teach material
Developers moving beyond Raspberry Pi or Arduino basics
Support when you need it
Access to instructors via Elektor Academy
Helpful community forums and essential documentation
What's inside the Box (Course)?
New 384-page book: "ESP32 by Example" (valued at €45)
Elektor ESP32 by Example Kit (EEK): Microcontroller Extension Board with 6 LEDs and 6 Buttons installed + OLED Display, MPU6050 3-axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope Module (valued at €40)
Adafruit HUZZAH32 – ESP32 Feather MCU Board (valued at €30)
ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board (valued at €25)
DHT11 Humidity & Temperature Sensor
Breadboard
Jumper wires
USB-C cable
Access to the full course on the Elektor Academy Pro Learning Platform
Instructional videos
Downloadable Arduino project files for every module
Learning Material (of this Box/Course)
▶ Click here to open
Module 1 – Getting Started with the ESP32 & EEK
Module 2 – Digital Output – LEDs and GPIO
Module 3 – Switches and Input Handling
Module 4 – EEK and PWM
Module 5 – OLED and Display Output
Module 6 – Motion Sensing with the MPU6050
Module 7 – Capstone Project (EEK in Action)
Module 8 – WiFi and Web Control with ESP32
Module 9 – Cloud Concepts using EEK
Module 10 – Hands-on: Arduino IoT Cloud and EEK
Module 11 – BlueTooth and EEK GamePad Integration
Module 12 – Why Drones?
Module 13 – Drone Simulator Concepts
Module 14 – Simple Drone Flight Control
Module 15 – Real-Time Drone Flight Control
Module 16 – Drone Control Mini-Projects
Module 17 – Middleware and Python Scripting
Module 18 – Python Applications for Drone Control
Module 19 – Capstone EEK Control Project and Presentation
About the Author
Dr. Jim Solderitsch is an educator, software architect, systems developer, and cybersecurity researcher with a focus on cyber-physical systems. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in Computing Sciences at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.
What is Elektor Academy Pro?
Elektor Academy Pro delivers specialized learning solutions designed for professionals, engineering teams, and technical experts in the electronics and embedded systems industry. It enables individuals and organizations to expand their practical knowledge, enhance their skills, and stay ahead of the curve through high-quality resources and hands-on training tools.
From real-world projects and expert-led courses to in-depth technical insights, Elektor empowers engineers to tackle today’s electronics and embedded systems challenges. Our educational offerings include Academy Books, Pro Boxes, Webinars, Conferences, and industry-focused B2B magazines – all created with professional development in mind.
Whether you're an engineer, R&D specialist, or technical decision-maker, Elektor Academy Pro bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you master emerging technologies and drive innovation within your organization.
Umfassendes Buch-Hardware-Bundle für den RP2040-Mikrocontroller mit über 80 Projekten
Entdecken Sie in diesem Bundle das Potenzial der modernen Controller-Technologie mit dem Raspberry Pi Pico. Das leicht verständliche Handbuch eignet sich sowohl für Anfänger als auch für erfahrene Benutzer und führt Sie von den Grundlagen der Elektronik bis hin zu den komplexen Aspekten der digitalen Signalverarbeitung. Mit dem Raspberry Pi Pico, dem speziellen Hardware-Kit und der MicroPython-Programmierung lernen Sie die wichtigsten Prinzipien des Schaltungsdesigns, der Datenerfassung und -verarbeitung.
Machen Sie praktische Erfahrungen mit über 80 Projekten wie einer Stoppuhr mit OLED-Display, einem Laser-Entfernungsmesser und einem servogesteuerten Lüfter. Diese Projekte sollen Ihnen helfen, das Gelernte in realen Szenarien anzuwenden. Das Buch behandelt auch fortgeschrittene Themen wie drahtlose RFID-Technologie, Objekterkennung und Sensorintegration für die Robotik.
Ganz gleich, ob Sie Ihre Kenntnisse in der Elektronik erweitern oder tiefer in eingebettete Systeme eintauchen möchten, dieses Bundle ist die perfekte Ressource, um das volle Potenzial des Raspberry Pi Pico zu erkunden.
Inhalt des Bundles
1x Projektbuch (287 Seiten)
1x Smart Car Kit
Bauteile
2x Lötfreies Steckbrett (400 Löcher)
1x Lötfreies Steckbrett (170 Löcher)
5x bunte 5-mm-LEDs (Grün, Rot, Blau, Gelb und Weiß)
1x Lasersender
1x Passiver Summer
1x Micro-USB-Kabel (30 cm)
1x 65 Überbrückungskabel
1x 20 cm männlicher auf weiblicher Dupont-Draht
1x Transparentes Gehäuse
1x Magnet (Durchmesser: 8 mm, Dicke: 5 mm)
1x Drehpotentiometer
10x 2 KΩ Widerstände
2x M2, 5x30 mm Kupfersäulen
10x Kreuzschlitz-Flachkopfschrauben
10x M2,5 Sechskantmuttern aus Nickel
1x 2-Zoll-Mehrzweckschraubendreher
Module
1x RGB-Modul
1x 9G-Servo
1x Dual-Achsen-XY-Joystick-Modul
1x RC522 RFID-Modul
1x 4-Bit-Digital-LED-Display-Modul
1x Ampel-Anzeigemodul
1x Drehgebermodul
1x 1602 LCD-Anzeigemodul (blau)
1x Fotowiderstandsmodul
1x Gleichstrommotor mit männlichem Dupont-Kabel
1x Lüfterflügel
1x Regentropfen-Modul
1x OLED-Modul
1x Membranschalter-Tastatur
1x Mini-Magnetfedermodul
1x Infrarot-Fernbedienung
1x Infrarot-Empfängermodul
1x DC-Schrittmotor-Treiberplatine
1x Button
Sensoren
1x Vibrationssensor
1x Bodenfeuchtesensor
1x Schallsensor
1x Mini-PIR-Bewegungssensor
1x Temperatur & Feuchtigkeitssensor
1x Flammensensor
2x Crash-Sensor
2x Tracking-Sensor
1x Ultraschallsensor
This bundle contains the popular Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi Pico and the new Elektor Laser Head Upgrade, offering even more options for displaying the time. Not only can you "engrave" the current time in sand, you can now alternatively write it on a glow-in-the-dark foil or create green drawings.
Contents of the bundle
Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi Pico (normal price: €50)
Elektor Laser Head Upgrade for Sand Clock (normal price: €35)
Elektor Sand Clock for Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi-based Eye Catcher)
A standard sand clock just shows how time passes. In contrast, this Raspberry Pi Pico-controlled sand clock shows the exact time by "engraving" the four digits for hour and minute into the layer of sand. After an adjustable time the sand is flattened out by two vibration motors and everything begins all over again.
At the heart of the sand clock are two servo motors driving a writing pen through a pantograph mechanism. A third servo motor lifts the pen up and down. The sand container is equipped with two vibration motors to flatten the sand. The electronic part of the sand clock consists of a Raspberry Pi Pico and an RTC/driver board with a real-time clock, plus driver circuits for the servo motors.
A detailed construction manual is available for downloading.
Features
Dimensions: 135 x 110 x 80 mm
Build time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours
Included
3x Precut acrylic sheets with all mechanical parts
3x Mini servo motors
2x Vibration motors
1x Raspberry Pi Pico
1x RTC/driver board with assembled parts
Nuts, bolts, spacers, and wires for the assembly
Fine-grained white sand
Elektor Laser Head Upgrade for Sand Clock
The new Elektor Laser Head transforms the Sand Clock into a clock that writes the time on glow-in-the-dark film instead of sand. In addition to displaying the time, it can also be used to create ephemeral drawings. The 5 mW laser pointer, with a wavelength of 405 nm, produces bright green drawings on the glow-in-the-dark film. For best results, use the kit in a dimly lit room. Warning: Never look directly into the laser beam!
The kit includes all the necessary components, but soldering three wires is required.
Note: This kit is also compatible with the original Arduino-based Sand Clock from 2017. For more details, see Elektor Magazine 1-2/2017 and Elektor Magazine 1-2/2018.
Mit dem Elektor Arduino Nano Trainingsboard (MCCAB) eigene Projekte realisieren
Der Mikrocontroller ist das wohl faszinierendste Teilgebiet der Elektronik, denn aufgrund der Vielzahl von Funktionen, die er auf seinem Chip vereinigt, ist er für den Entwickler ein universelles Multi-Tool zur Realisierung seiner Projekte. Praktisch jedes Gerät des täglichen Gebrauchs wird heute von einem Mikrocontroller gesteuert. Für einen elektronischen Laien blieb es aufgrund der Komplexität bisher allerdings ein Wunschtraum, eigene Ideen mit einem Mikrocontroller zu realisieren. Das Arduino-Konzept hat den Einsatz von Mikrocontrollern weitgehend vereinfacht, sodass jetzt auch Laien eigene Elektronik-Ideen mit einem Mikrocontroller verwirklichen können.
Buch & Hardware im Bundle: 'Learning by Doing'
Dieses im Bundle mitgelieferte Buch (im großen A4-Format) zeigt, wie man auch ohne große Erfahrung in Elektronik und Programmiersprachen eigene Projekte mit einem Mikrocontroller realisieren kann. Es ist ein Mikrocontroller-Praxiskurs für Einsteiger, denn nach einem Überblick über die Interna des Mikrocontrollers und einer Einführung in die Programmiersprache C liegt der Schwerpunkt des Kurses auf den praktischen Übungen. Der Leser eignet sich die erforderlichen Kenntnisse durch 'Learning by Doing' an: in dem umfangreichen Praxisteil mit 12 Projekten und 46 Übungen wird das im vorderen Teil des Buches Gelernte mit vielen Beispielen unterlegt. Die Übungen sind dabei so aufgebaut, dass der Bearbeiter eine Aufgabenstellung erhält, die er mit seinem im Theorieteil des Buches aufgebauten Wissen löst. Für jede Übung gibt es anschließend eine ausführlich erklärte und kommentierte Musterlösung, die dem Bearbeiter bei Problemen weiterhilft und die er mit seiner eigenen Lösung vergleichen kann.
Arduino IDE
In der Arduino IDE, einer Software-Entwicklungsumgebung, die kostenlos auf den eigenen PC heruntergeladen werden kann und die das gesamte Softwarepaket enthält, das für ein eigenes Mikrocontroller-Projekt benötigt wird, schreibt der Bearbeiter mit dem Editor der IDE seine Programme („Apps“) in der Programmiersprache C. Der in die Arduino IDE integrierte Compiler übersetzt sie in die Bits und Bytes, die der Mikrocontroller versteht und die dann über ein USB-Kabel in den Speicher des Mikrocontrollers auf dem Elektor Arduino Nano Trainingsboard (MCCAB) geladen werden.
Externe Sensoren, Motoren oder Baugruppen abfragen oder steuern
Das Elektor Arduino Nano Trainingsboard (MCCAB) enthält neben einem Mikrocontrollermodul Arduino Nano alle für die Übungen benötigten Bauteile wie Leuchtdioden, Schalter, Taster, akustische Signalgeber usw. Auch externe Sensoren, Motoren oder Baugruppen können mit diesem Mikrocontroller-Übungssystem abgefragt oder gesteuert werden.
Technische Daten (Arduino Nano Trainingsboard MCCAB)
Stromversorgung
Über die USB-Verbindung des zur Erstellung der Programme sowieso angeschlossenen PCs oder ein externes Netzteil (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten)
Betriebsspannung
+5 Vcc
Eingangsspannung
Alle Eingänge
0 V bis +5 V
VX1 und VX2
+8 V bis +12 V (nur bei Verwendung eines externen Netzteils)
Mikrocontrollermodul
Arduino Nano
Hardwareperipherie
LCD
2x16 Zeichen
Potenziometer P1 & P2
JP3: Auswahl der Betriebsspannung von P1 & P2
Verteiler
SV4: Verteiler für die BetriebsspannungenSV5, SV6: Verteiler für die Ein-/Ausgänge des Mikrocontrollers
Schalter und Taster
RESET-Taster auf dem Arduino Nano-Modul6x Tastschalter K1 … K66x Schiebeschalter S1 … S6JP2: Verbindung der Schalter mit den Eingängen des Mikrocontrollers
Summer
Piezo-Summer Buzzer1 mit Steckbrücke auf JP6
Leuchtanzeigen
LED L auf dem Arduino Nano-Modul, verbunden mit GPIO D1311x LED: Zustandsanzeige für die Ein-/AusgängeJP6: Verbindung der LEDs LD10 … LD20 mit den GPIOs D2 … D12
Serielle SchnittstellenSPI & I²C
JP4: Auswahl des Signals an Pin X der SPI-Steckerleiste SV12SV9 bis SV12: SPI-Interface (3,3 V/5 V) bzw. I²C-Interface
Schaltausgang für externe Geräte
SV1, SV7: Schaltausgang (maximal +24 V/160 mA, extern zugeführt)SV2: 2x13 Pins zum Anschluss externer Module
3x3 LED-Matrix (9 rote LEDs)
SV3: Spalten der 3x3 LED-Matrix (Ausgänge D6 … D8)JP1: Verbindung der Reihen mit den GPIOs D3 … D5
Software
Library MCCABLib
Steuerung der Hardware-Komponenten (Schalter, Taster, Leuchtdioden, 3x3 LED-Matrix, Summer) auf dem MCCAB Trainingsboard
Betriebstemperatur
bis +40 °C
Abmessungen
100 x 100 x 20 mm
Technische Daten (Arduino Nano)
Mikrocontroller
ATmega328P
Architektur
AVR
Betriebsspannung
5 V
Flashspeicher
32 KB, davon 2 KB vom Bootloader belegt
SRAM
2 KB
Taktfrequenz
16 MHz
Analoge IN-Pins
8
EEPROM
1 KB
DC-Strom pro I/O-Pin
40 mA an einem I/O-Pin, insgesamt maximal 200 mA an allen Pins gemeinsam
Eingangsspannung
7-12 V
Digitale I/O-Pins
22 (6 davon sind PWM-fähig)
PWM-Ausgänge
6
Stromverbrauch
19 mA
Abmessungen
18 x 45 mm
Gewicht
7 g
Lieferumfang
Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Trainingsboard
Arduino Nano
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