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Physical Computing met het Arduino-platform Dit leerboek over het Arduino-platform is uniek en brengt u stap voor stap van beginner tot gevorderde Arduino-gebruiker. Er wordt duidelijk in uitgelegd waarom en waardoor toepassingen werken, ondersteund door gedetailleerde afbeeldingen in kleur. Er is slechts een geringe elektronische basiskennis vereist, omdat de benodigde hardware uitgebreid wordt besproken. Het laatste gedeelte van dit boek bevat een degelijke theoretische verdieping, zodat u een krachtig naslagwerk achter de hand houdt. Er bestond in het Nederlands nog geen lesboek over dit platform. De didactische opbouw is zodanig dat de vereiste abstracte kennis wordt uitgelegd aan de hand van toepasbare en actuele praktijkvoorbeelden. De meeste toepassingen zijn gericht op ‘physical computing’, dat is de interactie tussen sensoren, actoren, elektronica en software. Hierdoor is het boek ook geschikt voor technisch beroepsonderwijs, o.a. voor de richting mechatronica. De opbouw van het boek is als volgt: Algemene introductie microcontrollers. Informatie over het Arduino-platform. Oefeningen met uitleg aan de hand van 21 voorbeelden. Praktijkvoorbeelden met uitleg aan de hand van 5 voorbeelden. Theoretische verdieping van de software en hardware. Praktische elektronicaschema´s. Alle software-voorbeelden in het boek zijn als download beschikbaar.

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Projekte mit Arduino Uno und Raspberry Pi In diesem Buch werden Anwendungen von Arduino Uno und Raspberry Pi 4 in praxisnahen Projekten auf Basis von CAN-Bus detailliert beschrieben. Durch den Einsatz von entweder Arduino Uno oder Raspberry Pi in Verbindung mit handelsüblichen CAN-Bus-Schnittstellenmodulen werden die Entwicklung, Fehlersuche und Fehlerbeseitigung sowie die Überprüfung von Projekten auf CAN-Bus-Basis erheblich erleichtert. Dieses Buch richtet sich an jeden, der mehr über den CAN-Bus lernen möchte und mit den Grundlagen der Elektronik vertraut ist. Hilfreich ist auch Erfahrung mit den Programmiersprachen C und Python sowie mit der Programmierung von Arduino Uno unter Verwendung seiner IDE und von Raspberry Pi zu haben. Das Buch ist eine nützliche Informationsquelle und ein Nachschlagewerk für jeden, der Antworten auf eine oder mehrere der folgenden Fragen sucht: Welche Bussysteme stehen für die Automobilindustrie zur Verfügung? Was sind die Grundprinzipien des CAN-Bus? Welche Arten von Frames (oder Datenpaketen) stehen in einem CAN-Bussystem zur Verfügung? Wie können Fehler in einem CAN-Bussystem erkannt werden, und wie zuverlässig ist ein CAN-Bussystem? Welche Arten von CAN-Bus-Controllern gibt es? Welches sind die Funktionsprinzipien des MCP2515 CAN-Bus-Controllers? Wie kann ich ein CAN-Bus-Projekt mit Arduino Uno realisieren? Wie kann ich Arduino oder Raspberry Pi CAN-Bus-Projekte mit 2 und 3 Knoten erstellen? Wie kann ich die Daten auf dem CAN-Bus analysieren? Wie kann ich ein CAN-Bus-Projekt mit Raspberry Pi ausführen?

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new concept in intelligent automation and intelligent monitoring using the Internet as the communications medium. The “Things” in IoT usually refer to devices that have unique identifiers and are connected to the Internet to exchange information with each other. Such devices usually have sensors and/or actuators that can be used to collect data about their environments and to monitor and control their environments. The collected data can be processed locally or it can be sent to centralized servers or to the cloud for remote storage and processing. For example, a small device at the size of a matchbox can be used to collect data about the temperature, relative humidity and the atmospheric pressure. This data can be sent and stored in the cloud. Anyone with a mobile device can then access and monitor this data at any time and from anywhere on Earth provided there is Internet connectivity. In addition, users can for example, adjust the central heating remotely using their mobile devices and accessing the cloud. This book is written for students, for practising engineers and for hobbyists who want to learn more about the building blocks of an IoT system and also learn how to setup an IoT system using these blocks. Chapter 1 is an introduction to the IoT systems. In Chapter 2, the basic concepts and possible IoT architectures are discussed. The important parts of any IoT system are the sensors and actuators and they are described briefly in Chapter 3. The devices in an IoT system usually communicate with each other and the important aspect of IoT communication is covered in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 proceeds with the features of some of the commonly used development kits. One of these, the Clicker 2 for PIC18FJ manufactured by mikroElektronika, can be used as a processor in IoT systems and its features are described in detail in Chapter 6. A popular microcontroller C language, mikroC Pro for PIC gets introduced in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 covers the use of a click board with the Clicker 2 for PIC18FJ development kit. Similarly, the use of a sensor click board is described as a project in Chapter 9, and an actuator board in Chapter 10. Chapters 11 and 12 cover Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies in microcontroller based systems, and the remaining chapters of the book demo the creation of a simple Wi-Fi based IoT system with cloud-based data storage. This book has been written with the assumption that the reader has taken a course on digital logic design and has been exposed to writing programs using at least one high-level programming language. Knowledge of the C programming language will be very useful. Also, familiarity with at least one member of the PIC series of microcontrollers (e.g. PIC16 or PIC18) will be an advantage. The knowledge of assembly language programming is not required because all the projects in the book are based on using the C language. If you are a total beginner in programming you can still access the e-book, but first you are advised to study introductory books on microcontrollers.

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Praktische Anwendungen und Projekte mit Arduino, ESP32 und RP2040 Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Regelungstechnik mit Arduino und ESP32! Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen praxisnahen Einstieg in die klassischen und modernen Methoden der Regelung, darunter PID-Regler, Fuzzy-Logik und Sliding-Mode-Regler. Im ersten Teil lernen Sie die Grundlagen der beliebten Arduino-Controller, wie den Arduino Uno und den ESP32, sowie die Integration von Sensoren für Temperatur- und pH-Messung (NTC, PT100, PT1000, pH-Sensor). Sie erfahren, wie diese Sensoren in verschiedenen Projekten eingesetzt werden und wie Sie Daten auf einem Nextion TFT-Display visualisieren. Weiter geht es mit der Einführung in Stellglieder wie MOSFET-Schalter, H-Brücken und Solid-State-Relais, die zur Steuerung von Motoren und Aktoren verwendet werden. Sie lernen, Regelstrecken zu analysieren und zu modellieren, einschließlich PT1- und PT2-Regelungen. Der Schwerpunkt des Buches liegt auf der Implementierung von Fuzzy- und PID-Reglern zur Regelung von Temperatur und DC-Motoren. Dabei werden sowohl der Arduino Uno als auch der ESP32 eingesetzt. Zudem wird der Sliding-Mode-Regler vorgestellt. Im vorletzten Kapitel erkunden Sie die Grundlagen neuronaler Netze und lernen, wie maschinelles Lernen auf einem Arduino eingesetzt werden kann. Im letzten Kapitel gibt es noch ein praktisches Beispiel für einen Fuzzy-Regler zur Stromeinspeisung ins Hausnetz. Dieses Buch ist die perfekte Wahl für Ingenieure, Studierende und Elektroniker, die ihre Projekte mit innovativen Regelungstechniken erweitern möchten.

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This book focuses more on practical aspects than on theory, and it has an contemplative nature, as though the author were viewing amplifiers from above. Knowledge elements are integrated and placed in the context of a broad overview. Even now tube amplifiers still sound great perhaps better than ever before. In part that is because we now have access to modern components such as toroidal output transformers, extremely high-quality resistors and capacitors, and many sorts of wire with good acoustic properties. Modern audio sources, such as CD players, and the latest top-end loudspeakers also enable us to appreciate how well tube amplifiers reproduce music even better than before. This new book from Menno van der Veen looks at tube amplifiers from more than just a theoretical perspective. It focuses primarily on the design phase, where decisions must be taken with regard to the purpose and requirements of the amplifier, and it addresses the following questions: How do these aspects relate to subjective and objective criteria? Which circuits sound the best, and why? If you want to develop and market an amplifier, what problems should you expect? What are the significance and meaning of measurements? Are they still meaningful, or have they lost their relevance? Thanks to the enormous processing power of computers, we can now measure more details than ever before. How can these new methods be applied to tube amplifiers? Previously it was sufficient to measure the frequency range, power and distortion of an amplifier in order to characterize the amplifier. Are these measurements still sufficient, or should we start measuring according to how we hear, using real music signals instead of waveforms from signal generators? The author sketches a future where amplifier measurements that conform to our sense of hearing enable us to arrive at new insights. This book focuses more on practical aspects than on theory, and it has an contemplative nature, as though the author were viewing amplifiers from above. Knowledge elements are integrated and placed in the context of a broad overview.

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EAGLE – the “Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor“ is a professional-grade CAD (computer aided design) software package for the design and drafting of electronic schematics as well as the design and fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This Advanced User Guide provides the experienced EAGLE user with insight into using some of the more advanced features of EAGLE software. It is not a guide to teach the reader the basic concepts of EAGLE, nor does it discuss the ‘how to’ of the EAGLE interface and the simpler operations and commands of the software. That is the purpose of the author’s previous title EAGLE V6 Getting Started Guide also published by Elektor. This eBook is intended as an enduring document covering the more advanced modules, commands, and functions which make up EAGLE. It is hoped that this eBook will provide a quick, succinct reference to assist with more complex applications and uses of EAGLE – an ‘EAGLE User’s Companion’, if you like. Complementing the EAGLE Advanced User Guide, the EAGLE User Language manual is included in this eBook in unabridged form, reproduced with permission of CadSoft GmbH. At the time of writing, the material in this eBook covers version 7 of the EAGLE software suite.

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Met behulp van de lessen in dit boek leert u hoe u zelf een microcontroller kunt programmeren. We maken daarbij gebruik van JAL, een gratis maar uiterst krachtige programmeertaal voor PIC microcontrollers, die in de hobbywereld erg populair is. We starten aan het absolute begin, en bouwen vandaar de kennis op. U heeft dus geen voorkennis nodig: iedereen kan met dit boek aan de slag. Wanneer u alle lessen volgt (dat wil zeggen: de oefeningen ook daadwerkelijk maakt) dan kunt u wanneer u het boek uit heeft zelf PIC microcontroller programma’s schrijven, en programma’s van anderen lezen. JAL opdrachten U leert de functie van JAL opdrachten zoals include, pin, delay, forever loop, while loop, case, exit loop, repeat until, if then, en het gebruik van functies, procedures en timer- en poortinterrupts. JAL programma’s U laat een LED knipperen, maakt een tijdschakelaar, meet de stand van een potmeter, maakt geluiden, voorkomt contactdender en regelt de helderheid van een LED. En uiteraard leert u debuggen: hoe u in uw programma’s fouten kunt vinden en oplossen. Hardware U leert verschillende onderdelen zoals PIC microcontroller, potmeter en kristal herkennen, en hoe u een PIC microcontroller aan moet sluiten en met uw PC moet verbinden. U maakt hierbij gebruik van een steekbord zodat u de opstelling gemakkelijk kunt aanpassen om verder te experimenteren.

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Sound Secrets and Technology What would today’s rock and pop music be without electric lead and bass guitars? These instruments have been setting the tone for more than sixty years. Their underlying sound is determined largely by their electrical components. But, how do they actually work? Almost no one is able to explain this to the true musician with no technical background. This book answers many questions simply, in an easily-understandable manner. For the interested musician (and others), this book unveils, in a simple and well-grounded way, what have, until now, been regarded as manufacturer secrets. The examination explores deep within the guitar, including pickups and electrical environment, so that guitar electronics are no longer considered highly secret. With a few deft interventions, many instruments can be rendered more versatile and made to sound a lot better – in the most cost-effective manner. The author is an experienced electronics professional and active musician. He has thoroughly tested everything described here, in practice.

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From Rubbing Amber to Swiping Glass "The story of electricity, told one connection at a time."Why does rubbing amber attract dust? How did we go from that curious effect to a world where screens respond to a single touch? And how did we get from mysterious sparks to tiny chips packed with billions of transistors? For centuries, electricity puzzled and fascinated those who encountered its curious effects—long before it even had a name. From the earliest observations of static charge to the complex electronics that shape our lives today, this book traces the gradual, and often surprising, story of how humanity came to understand and harness this powerful force. This book offers an engaging and accessible account of the people, ideas, and inventions that transformed electricity from a scientific curiosity into the foundation of our digital age. Along the way, you’ll meet a host of inquisitive minds—some famous, others less so—whose persistence and creativity helped unravel the mysteries of the natural world and gave rise to the technologies we now take for granted. Covering everything from Leyden jars and batteries to transistors, microcontrollers and the internet, this book presents a clear and enjoyable overview of electronics and its relatively short, yet rich, history. Whether you have a technical background or simply a curiosity about how things work, From Rubbing Amber to Swiping Glass offers a thoughtful look at how far we’ve come—and a gentle nudge to wonder what might come next.

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A Hands-on Guide to Crafting Your Own Power Plant The book you are about to read provides a step-by-step guide for building a renewable energy power plant at home. Our goal was to make the book as practical as possible. The material is intended for immediate application with a small amount of theory. Yet, the theory is important as a foundation that saves time and effort by disabusing the readers of potential misconceptions. Specifically, upon having a firm understanding of photovoltaic physics, you will not be inclined to fruitlessly search for 90% efficient solar panels! We want our readers to be the “doers”. If the book gets covered in grime and some pages become torn while you are building your power plant – this is the best compliment to us. The book covers solar and wind energy. Also, a curious power source based on manure is discussed as well, giving the doers an opportunity to further develop the manure fuel cell. It is important to note that there are many companies offering installation of complete solar solutions. Upon installing the panels, the system is not owned by the customer. Therefore, there is no freedom for experimentation and optimization. Also, none can beat the cost of a DIY solution as well as the ultimate satisfaction. All that is written here is a result of us building a renewable energy solution in Southern California. As the book was completed, the energy began flowing!

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Programmieren mit GNU Radio HackRF ist eine Open-Source-Entwicklung von Great Scott Gadgets und dient als vielseitiges Frontend für Software Defined Radio (SDR). Mit HackRF One und dem Nachfolger HackRF Pro lassen sich eigene SDR-Anwendungen entwickeln, leistungsfähige Empfänger und Sender aufbauen sowie anspruchsvolle Aufgaben der HF-Messtechnik realisieren. Dieses Buch eröffnet einen praxisnahen Einstieg in die Welt des Software Defined Radio. Schritt für Schritt zeigt der Autor, wie sich mit HackRF leistungsfähige SDR-Projekte umsetzen lassen – von den Grundlagen der HF-Technik bis hin zu anspruchsvollen Anwendungen mit GNU Radio. Neben dem Umgang mit SDR Sharp (SDR#), RadioConda und GNU Radio vermittelt das Buch auch die Grundlagen moderner digitaler Signalverarbeitung. Zahlreiche Experimente und leicht nachvollziehbare Praxisbeispiele führen durch Themen wie AM-, FM- und SSB-Empfang, digitale Filter, Kurzwelle, Amateurfunk, Messsender und eigene HF-Projekte bis 6 GHz. Ob Maker, Funkamateur, Elektronik-Enthusiast oder SDR-Einsteiger – dieses Buch vermittelt fundiertes Wissen, praxisnahe Anwendungen und die Motivation, die Möglichkeiten moderner SDR-Technik kreativ auszuschöpfen.

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35 Projects for Beginners This book is for hobbyists, students and engineers who want to learn C and how to use an mbed ARM microcontroller in an easy and fun way, without the need for cumbersome software installations. ARM mbed microcontroller NXP LPC1768 The projects in this book are meant for beginners in C and ARM microcontrollers. That doesn't mean the projects are simple, but it does mean that they are easy to understand. We use for example USB communications, a subject that is made so easy by the mbed that it is suitable for a beginners book. Cloud technology The mbed NXP LPC1768 uses cloud technology, a revolutionary concept in software development. This means you do not need to install software on your PC in order to program the mbed! The only thing you need is a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, and a USB port on your PC. You can get access to your project from any PC anywhere in the world and continue working on it. When you are done a few simple mouse clicks transfer the program to your mbed hardware. Of course you can optionally download the projects and store them on your own PC. Features of this Book Learn how to program an mbed ARM microcontroller using cloud technology. No complicated software installation on your PC needed. Learn programming in C by doing fun and interesting projects. No previous experience or knowledge required. Examples of projects in this book: flashing light, timer, light activated switch, digital thermometer, people detector, USB communication, talking microcontroller, debugging, sound switch, and much more - 35 projects in total. Examples of C subjects in this book: variables, commands, functions, program execution, pointers (introduction).

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