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Multitasking and multiprocessing have become a very important topic in microcontroller-based systems, namely in complex commercial, domestic, and industrial automation applications. As the complexity of projects grows, more functionalities are demanded from the projects. Such projects require the use of multiple inter-related tasks running on the same system and sharing the available resources, such as the CPU, memory, and input-output ports. As a result of this, the importance of multitasking operations in microcontroller-based applications has grown steadily over the last few years. Many complex automation projects now make use of some form of a multitasking kernel. This book is project-based and its main aim is to teach the basic features of multitasking using the Python 3 programming language on Raspberry Pi. Many fully tested projects are provided in the book using the multitasking modules of Python. Each project is described fully and in detail. Complete program listings are given for each project. Readers should be able to use the projects as they are, or modify them to suit their own needs. The following Python multitasking modules have been described and used in the projects: Fork Thread Threading Subprocess Multiprocessing The book includes simple multitasking projects such as independently controlling multiple LEDs, to more complex multitasking projects such as on/off temperature control, traffic lights control, 2-digit, and 4-digit 7-segment LED event counter, reaction timer, stepper motor control, keypad based projects, car park controller, and many more. The fundamental multitasking concepts such as process synchronization, process communication, and memory sharing techniques have been described in projects concerning event flags, queues, semaphores, values, and so on.

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Inhalt: Theorie & Anwendung UV-Leistungslichtquelle auf Leuchtdiodenbasis Wasserentkeimung mit UV-Leuchtdioden Cool down: LEDs richtig kühlen Umrüstung: Referenzdesign für eine LED-Leuchte Netzteil-Architekturen für Power- und RGB-LEDs Selbstbauprojekte Optische Messtechnik bei Leuchtdioden Sternschnuppe: ein Meteor aus LEDs LED-Interface mit 64 Ausgängen

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With Examples for Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP32 Creating and programming small electronic systems is now easier than ever before. With inexpensive development boards and modern software tools, anyone curious about embedded design can quickly move from an idea to a working piece of hardware. At the heart of this change is MicroPython—a clear, interactive, and beginner-friendly way to program microcontrollers while still remaining closely connected to the underlying electronics. This book introduces embedded programming through MicroPython on popular platforms such as the Raspberry Pi Pico and the ESP32. You will discover how to use microcontrollers for reading inputs, processing data, and controlling outputs in a predictable, real-time loop. With just a few lines of code, you can blink LEDs, read sensors, drive motors, and communicate with the outside world. The interactive REPL programming interface encourages experimentation and fast learning, making concepts tangible from the very first chapter. While different boards offer different capabilities, they all share the same core principles. Timers, GPIO, analog I/O, PWM, interrupts, and communication interfaces form the foundation of every embedded system. By focusing on these universal building blocks, this book helps you build skills that transfer across platforms and scale naturally toward more advanced development. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer entering embedded systems, you will find that working with MicroPython is both practical and genuinely enjoyable.

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The intention of this book is to offer the reader understandings, ideas and solutions from the perspective of a workbench technician and electronics hobbyist. It is a descriptive text with many tables of useful data, servicing tips and supplementary notes of not so common knowledge. Today there is a re-emerging, nostalgic interest in vinyl records and associated music entertainment gear. With this interest, there is a paralleled market for the repair of this gear. This ‘hands-on’ servicing guide opens with fundamental considerations of the work space of repair and servicing. This includes a comprehensive discussion of essential test equipment and tools. Two chapters are devoted to obtaining servicing information about repair and obtaining spare parts. A key chapter is on general diagnosis and testing and includes the discussion of resistance, capacitance and inductance. These electrical properties are regularly in the mind of the repairer, so understanding of them is a key objective of this book. The next chapter is about time saving repair techniques and ensuring quality repair. The remaining chapters discuss entertainment equipment itself. Each of the chapters begins with an orderly discussion of the theory of operation and common and not so common problems specific to the equipment. All chapters conclude with a summary.

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Die Mikrocontrollertechnologie ist eines der wichtigsten Gebiete der modernen Elektronik. Mikrocontroller haben sich in den letzten Jahren in allen Bereichen der modernen Technik etabliert. Der vorliegende Kurs gibt eine umfassende Einführung in die faszinierende Welt der Controllertechnik. Nach grundlegenden Betrachtungen zur Controllertechnologie wird bereits im ersten Teil des Kurses auf die praktische Umsetzung des Stoffes eingegangen. Als Basis dafür dient ein modernes Entwicklungsboard (XMEGA-A3BU Xplained), das mit einem der aktuellsten Controller des Herstellers Atmel ausgestattet ist. Der zweite Teil beschäftigt sich detailliert mit der Programmierung des Controllers. Hier kommt die Sprache „C“ zum Einsatz, da diese in der Firmware-Entwicklung eine dominierende Stellung einnimmt. Die bei weitem überwiegende Mehrheit der professionellen Entwicklungsarbeit wird in C ausgeführt. Diese Programmiersprache bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für alle Controlleranwendungen. Im dritten Teil des Kurses wird schließlich auf die hardwarenahe Programmierung eingegangen. Nach der Durchsprache von Pin-Ansteuerung, Takterzeugung und Oszillatoroptionen werden die anspruchsvolleren Themen wie Interrupts, Timer und Counter, Pulsweitenmodulation und Analog-Digitalwandlung behandelt. Der Kurs setzt auf die Philosophie des „Learning by Doing“. Er eignet sich dadurch hervorragend als praktische Ergänzung für Unterricht und Vorlesungen in Weiterführenden Schulen Technischen Berufsschulen und Fachakademien Fachhochschulen und Universitäten Aber auch der ambitionierte, nichtprofessionelle Anwender kann sich mit dem Lernmaterial einen Überblick über den neuesten Stand der Controllertechnik verschaffen.Umfangreiche Praxisbeispiele und Übungsprogramme runden den Kurs ab und lassen keine Fragen offen.

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Linux auf dem Desktop – das ist heute leicht und einfach möglich. Embedded Linux ebenso, auch wenn es kompliziert erscheint. Das vorliegende Buch gibt allen Interessierten Hilfestellung, die Linux auf einer Embedded-Plattform installieren und nutzen möchten. Das im Buch vorgestellte System arbeitet mit der Toshiba-ARM9-Familie. Grundlegende Linux-Kenntnisse auf dem PC werden Schritt für Schritt in Richtung Embedded Linux erweitert. Das Buch beantwortet die Fragen, welche Komponenten hierzu erforderlich sind und wie sich diese erstellen lassen. Nach der Vorstellung der verwendeten Hardware beginnt dies bei der Toolchain und setzt sich über JTAG-Debugger, Bootloader und Kernel bis zur Applikation fort. Rezension: c't 25/2010"... Ein Buch aus der Praxis für die Praxis – besser geht es kaum."

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ZELFBOUW LIPO- SUPERCHARGER-BUNDELLiPo-lader, -booster en -beveiliging van GreatScott en Elektor MTHECAM – DE MINI-THERMOCAMERAeenvoudige warmtebeeldcamera voor het lokaliseren van hot- en coldspots REVIEW: WELLER-SOLDEERSTATION WE 1010 ELECTRONICA FAST FORWARD 2020 – DE WINNAARS I2S TESTSIGNAALGENERATOR MET AVR-MICROCONTROLLER32-bit 1-kHz digitale sinus, fs 192 kHz, niveau instelbaar van 0 tot –110 dB DOMOTICA MET DE RASPBERRY PIRPi luistert op 433,92 MHz SCHAKELINGEN ONLINE SIMULEREN UIT HET LEVEN GEGREPENde dunne grens tussen orde en chaos ALLE BEGIN......hoeft niet zo moeilijk te zijn OOST WEST LAB BESTeen blik in het allerheiligste, waar interessante projecten worden geboren VERBIND UW THERMOSTAAT MET ESPHOMEeen poging om domotica op de juiste manier te doen DEVELOPER’S ZONEtips & trucs, vakkunstigheden en andere nuttige informatie WIE HET KLEINE NIET EERTuit de ideeënbus van Elektor RASPBERRY PI FULL STACKRPi en RF24 als hart van een sensornetwerk MULTITASKING MET DE ESP32 (6)event groups MEERKANAALS POWER ANALYZERtot 3 kanalen, met grafisch en alfanumeriek display ANALOGE ELEKTRONICA ONTWERPENcase-study #2 – deel 3: passieve filters REVIEW: DRAADLOZE MEETMODULE JOY-IT VAX-1030 NIEUWE LCR-METER 50 HZ – 2 MHZ (DEEL 2)bediening, kalibratie en programmeren van de firmware ERROR ANALYSIStips en trucs: spanningsregelaars, PCB-ontwerp en meer HET OPEN HARDWARE OBSERVATORYcommunitygebaseerde beoordeling van open source-hardware JAVA OP DE RASPBERRY PIeen vraaggesprek met Frank Delporte DATA-ANALYSE EN KUNSTMATIGE INTELLIGENTIE IN PYTHONechte gegevens interpreteren met NumPy, pandas en scikit-learn INTERACTIEFcorrecties & updates || brieven van lezers ONZE COMMUNITY IN CIJFERS KENNISMAKING MET DE PARALLAX PROPELLER 2 (DEEL 1)inleiding HEXADOKU

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Resonances From Aether Days A Pictorial and Technical Analysis from WWII to the Internet Age From the birth of radio to the late 1980s, much of real life unfolded through shortwave communication. World War II demonstrated—beyond a shadow of a doubt—that effective communications equipment was a vital prerequisite for military success. In the postwar years, shortwave became the backbone on which many of the world's most critical services depended every day. All the radio equipment—through whose cathodes, grids, plates, and transistors so much of human history has flowed—is an exceptional subject of study and enjoyment for those of us who are passionate about vintage electronics. In this book, which begins in the aftermath of World War II, you’ll find a rich collection of information: descriptions, tips, technical notes, photos, and schematics that will be valuable for anyone interested in restoring—or simply learning about—these extraordinary witnesses to one of the most remarkable eras in technological history. My hope is that these pages will help preserve this vast treasure of knowledge, innovation, and history—a heritage that far transcends the purely technical.

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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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Elektor Janvier/Février 2021 PDF FR

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The SEQURE HT140 is a highly versatile 2-in-1 soldering tool that combines the functionality of hot tweezers and a soldering iron. It is specifically engineered for precise SMD soldering and desoldering tasks. With independent control for single-sided heating, it operates as a traditional soldering iron when fitted with a standard tip. When configured for dual-sided heating, it transforms into hot tweezers – perfect for the efficient and accurate removal of SMD components. Features Working Temperature: 50-500°C (122-932°F) Supports multiple power inputs: PD 3.1/3.0/2.0, QC 3.0/2.0, (5-28 V DC), LiPo batteries, and power adapters. The HT140 combines hot tweezers and a soldering iron, with independent single- or dual-sided heating. Use it as a soldering iron with a tip, or as hot tweezers for easy SMD desoldering. Voltage and current can be adjusted based on the power source. Features dual temperature control, presets, quick temperature increase, and fine-tuning. 128 x 32 OLED screen with adjustable brightness, and orientation. Switchable °C/°F. High-precision heating element with ±1% accuracy. Melts solder in just 2 seconds. Smart standby, sleep, and wake-up functions extend tip lifespan and boost efficiency. Supports temperature calibration and compensation for precise work. Includes a 1.5 m heat-resistant PD 150 W silicone cable and a sturdy all-metal HT Station. Swappable tips and adjustable angles for various SMD soldering tasks. Specifications Working Voltage 5-28 V DC Maximum Power 140 W Working Temperature 50-500°C (122-932°F) Tin Melting Time 2s Interface Type USB-C, DC5525 Power Supply PD 3.1/3.0/2.0, QC 3.0/2.0, 28 V DC max Display 128 x 32 OLED Firmware Upgrade Yes Menu Languages English, Russian, Chinese Dimensions 160 x 27 x 17.5 mm Weight 50 g Included 1x SEQURE HT140 Host 2x HT140-IS Tapered Curved Desoldering Tips 1x HT Station 1x Accessory Package 1x Storage Bag 1x 65 W PD Power Supply (EU, UK & US) 1x 24 W PD Silicone Wire (1.5 m) 1x GND Wire Accessory Kit (1.8 m) Downloads Manual Firmware V1.04

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Inhalt Röhrentechnik Entwicklung von DCMB-Verstärkern: Die Regeln der Kunst 50-W-Gegentaktverstärker mit EL34 und Autobias: Einmal und nie wieder – der Ruhestrom-Abgleich Kann ein Röhrenverstärker Mikrodetails wiedergeben: Bremst der Ausgangsübertrager die Auflösung Doppelter Röhrentester Comra BT0801: Testen und Selektieren in einem Rutsch 300B-Single-Ended Stereo-Verstärker: Kompromisslose Schaltungsauslegung mit der Triode schlechthin Lautsprecher Freedom von Monacor International: Gelungene Kombination aus Horn und Reflexsystem Symphonie von Visaton: Großer Auftritt der großen Kalotte Apollon von ASE: Das Flaggschiff mit Scan Speaks Illuminator-Bestückung TL-Sub von Quint-Audio: Der Subwoofer für reichlich Druck in der untersten Oktave Hans von Henkjan Olthuis: Zweiwege-Standbox mit Design-Qualität Avisio vom Lautsprechershop Strassacker: Der Einstand in die Home-Cinema-Riege XT612 von Ground Sound: Vollaktive Box, die selber messen kann Der Markt: Neues und Nützliches Halbleitertechnik DIY CD-Player von Tentlabs: Digitaltechnik und Röhrenschaltungen geschickt kombiniert SMPS 180 von Hypex: Das Schaltnetzteil zur Klasse-D-Technik UcD 2k von Hypex: Klasse-D-Technik für die PA im kW-Bereich

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