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Stromversorgungen in der Praxis (E-book)

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Dit is een ideaal boek voor hobbyisten, studenten en ingenieurs die op een leuke manier C en het gebruik van een mbed ARM microcontroller willen leren, rechtstreeks op internet zonder ingewikkelde software-installatie. De projecten in dit boek zijn bedoeld voor gevorderden op het gebied van ARM microcontrollers of de programmeertaal C. Dat wil zeggen dat de kennis uit deel 1 van deze serie bekend verondersteld wordt. Cloud technologie De in dit boek gebruikte mbed NXP LPC1768 maakt gebruik van cloud-technologie, een revolutionair concept voor software-ontwikkeling. Dit houdt in dat u geen software hoeft te installeren om de mbed te kunnen programmeren! Het enige dat u nodig heeft, is een internet-browser zoals Microsoft Internet Explorer, en een USB-poort op uw PC. U kunt vanaf elke willekeurige PC waar dan ook ter wereld toegang krijgen tot uw project en er aan verder werken. Wanneer u klaar bent, kunt u met een paar eenvoudige klikjes met uw muis het programma overzetten naar uw mbed-hardware. Uiteraard kunt u de projecten ook downloaden en op uw eigen PC opslaan wanneer u dat liever heeft. In een deel van de projecten wordt Visual Basic gebruikt; dit gratis pakket is nog niet in de cloud beschikbaar en moet wel op uw PC geïnstalleerd worden. Onderwerpen die aan de orde komen Leer het programmeren van een ARM microcontroller via cloud-technologie. Geen ARM ontwikkelsoftware-installatie op uw eigen PC. Leer hoe u een ARM microcontroller met internet kunt verbinden, hoe u via internet uw ARM kunt bedienen en hoe u vanaf de ARM microcontroller tweets kunt versturen. Leer hoe u een CMUcam camera kunt aansturen en toepassen in uw applicaties, bijvoorbeeld als alarm. Leer hoe u met behulp van de gratis PC programmeertaal Visual Basic met uw ARM microcontroller kunt communiceren met gebruik van multi-threading. Voorbeelden van projecten in dit boek: internet-server, automatisch twitteren, digitaal naar analoog conversie, USB HID, automatisch metingen in een spreadsheet plaatsen, met een camera bewegingen waarnemen, seriële communicatie met een zelfgeschreven PC-programma, gebruik van een LCD en SPI en I²C communicatie.

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A Small Basic Approach There are many different PC programming languages available on the market. Some have beautiful names; some have easy to use development tools. Others have incredible power. They all have one thing in common: they assume that you have, or want to have, a knack for technology and difficult to read commands. In this book we take a practical approach to programming. We assume that you simply want to write a PC program, and write it quickly. Not in a professional environment, not in order to start a new career, but for plain and simple fun... or just to get a task done. Therefore we use Small Basic. You will have an application up and running in a matter of minutes. You will understand exactly how it works and be able to write text programs, graphical user interfaces, and advanced drivers. It is so simple; you don't even need to be an adult!

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Computer vision is probably the most exciting branch of image processing, and the number of applications in robotics, automation technology and quality control is constantly increasing. Unfortunately entering this research area is, as yet, not simple. Those who are interested must first go through a lot of books, publications and software libraries. With this book, however, the first step is easy. The theoretically founded content is understandable and is supplemented by many practical examples. Source code is provided with the specially developed platform-independent open source library IVT in the programming language C/C++. The use of the IVT is not necessary, but it does make for a much easier entry and allows first developments to be quickly produced. The authorship is made up of research assistants of the chair of Professor Ruediger Dillmann at the Institut für Technische Informatik (ITEC), Universitaet Karlsruhe (TH). Having gained extensive experience in image processing in many research and industrial projects, they are now passing this knowledge on. Among other subjects, the following are dealt with in the fundamentals section of the book: Lighting, optics, camera technology, transfer standards, camera calibration, image enhancement, segmentation, filters, correlation and stereo vision. The practical section provides the efficient implementation of the algorithms, followed by many interesting applications such as interior surveillance, bar code scanning, object recognition, 3-D scanning, 3-D tracking, a stereo camera system and much more.

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Programmierbare Taschenrechner selbst gebaut (E-book)

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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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Using the RFID Starter Kit An Arduino board has now become ‘the’ basic component in the maker community. No longer is an introduction to the world of microcontrollers the preserve of the expert. When it comes to expanding the capabilities of the basic Arduino board however, the developer is still largely on his own. If you really want to build some innovative projects it’s often necessary to get down to component level. This can present many beginners with major problems. That is exactly where this book begins. This book explains how a wide variety of practical projects can be built using items supplied in a single kit together with the Arduino board. This kit, called the 'RFID Starter Kit for Arduino' (SKU 17240) is not just limited to RFID applications but contains more than 30 components, devices and modules covering all areas of modern electronics. In addition to more simple components such as LEDs and resistors there are also complex and sophisticated modules that employ the latest technology such as: A humidity sensor A multicolor LED A large LED matrix with 64 points of light A 4-character 7-segment LED display An infra red remote-controller unit A complete LC-display module A servo A stepper motor and controller module A complete RFID reader module and security tag On top of that you will get to build precise digital thermometers, hygrometers, exposure meters and various alarm systems. There are also practical devices and applications such as a fully automatic rain sensor, a sound-controlled remote control system, a multifunctional weather station and so much more. All of the projects described can be built using the components supplied in the Elektor kit.

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Microcontrollers have become an indispensable part of modern electronics. They make things possible that vastly exceed what could be done previously. Innumerable applications show that almost nothing is impossible. There’s thus every reason to learn more about them, but that raises the question of where to find a good introduction to this fascinating technology. The answer is easy: this Microcontroller Basics book, combined with the 89S8252 Flash Board project published by Elektor Electronics. However, this book offers more than just a basic introduction. It clearly explains the technology using various microcontroller circuits and programs written in several different programming languages. Three microcontrollers from the 8051 family are used in the sample applications, ranging from the simple 89C2051 to the AN2131, which is designed to support USB applications. The programming tools include assemblers, Basic-52 and BASCOM-51, and several C compilers. Every reader can thus find the programming environment most suitable to his or her needs. In the course of the book, the reader gradually develops increased competence in converting his or her ideas into microcontroller circuitry. All of the sample programs can be downloaded from the Elektor Electronics website or the author’s website. That has the added advantage that the latest versions are always available.

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311 Circuits is the twelfth book in Elektor’s celebrated ‘300’ series. An immense source of inspiration for all electronics enthusiasts and professionals, this book deserves a place not far from the workbench. This book contains circuits, design ideas, tips and tricks from all areas of electronics: audio & video, computers & microcontrollers, radio, hobby & modelling, home & garden, power supplies & batteries, test & measurement, software, not forgetting a section ‘miscellaneous’ for everything that doesn’t fit in one of the other categories. 311 Circuits presents complete solutions for numerous problems, as well as starting points for your own creations. 311 Circuits has been compiled from the 2009, 2010 and 2011 ‘Summer Circuits’ double editions of Elektor magazine. The book is mostly based on readers’ contributions, supplemented by circuits engineered and developed in the Elektor Labs.

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This book details the use of the ARM Cortex-M family of processors and the Arduino Uno in practical CAN bus based projects. Inside, it gives a detailed introduction to the architecture of the Cortex-M family whilst providing examples of popular hardware and software development kits. Using these kits helps to simplify the embedded design cycle considerably and makes it easier to develop, debug, and test a CAN bus based project. The architecture of the highly popular ARM Cortex-M processor STM32F407VGT6 is described at a high level by considering its various modules. In addition, the use of the mikroC Pro for ARM and Arduino Uno CAN bus library of functions are described in detail. This book is written for students, for practising engineers, for hobbyists, and for everyone else who may need to learn more about the CAN bus and its applications. The book assumes that the reader has some knowledge of basic electronics. Knowledge of the C programming language will be useful in later chapters of the book, and familiarity with at least one microcontroller will be an advantage, especially if the reader intends to develop microcontroller based projects using CAN bus. The book should be useful source of reference to anyone interested in finding an answer to one or more of the following questions: What bus systems are available for the automotive industry? What are the principles of the CAN bus? What types of frames (or data packets) are available in a CAN bus system? How can errors be detected in a CAN bus system and how reliable is a CAN bus system? What types of CAN bus controllers are there? What are the advantages of the ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers? How can one create a CAN bus project using an ARM microcontroller? How can one create a CAN bus project using an Arduino microcontroller? How can one monitor data on the CAN bus?

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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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Learn RC and RL Filters with Hands-On Circuits and Simulation Introduction to Electronic Filters is your comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, and applying first-order electronic filters using resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Whether you are a student, maker, or educator, this book demystifies the theory behind RC and RL filters and bridges the gap between concepts and real-world applications through simulation and experimentation. From the basics of frequency response and phase shift to hands-on breadboard builds and Python-based simulations, this book offers a deeply practical learning experience. You will learn to analyse filters using Bode plots and phasors, and explore applications in audio tone shaping, sensor signal conditioning, noise reduction, and power supply filtering. As you progress, you’ll build, measure, simulate, and tune filters using modern tools like CircuitLab, Python, and the Analog Discovery 3. Each chapter includes thoughtfully crafted activities that reinforce learning by doing – designing filters for specific tasks, simulating dynamic behaviour, and observing how theory translates into performance. Inside you’ll find: A clear introduction to the fundamentals of electronic filters Detailed explanations of RC and RL filters, cutoff frequency, and phase Guided activities using both simulation and hardware tools Real-life applications in audio, sensors, power supplies, and more A beginner-friendly primer on Python and algebra for electronics Whether you’re working through simulations or experimenting with real components on your workbench, this book will help you develop a solid understanding of electronic filters and their role in practical circuits.

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