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For Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and nRF52 with Python, Arduino and Zephyr Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio chips are ubiquitous from Raspberry Pi to light bulbs. BLE is an elaborate technology with a comprehensive specification, but the basics are quite accessible. A progressive and systematic approach will lead you far in mastering this wireless communication technique, which is essential for working in low power scenarios. In this book, you’ll learn how to: Discover BLE devices in the neighborhood by listening to their advertisements. Create your own BLE devices advertising data. Connect to BLE devices such as heart rate monitors and proximity reporters. Create secure connections to BLE devices with encryption and authentication. Understand BLE service and profile specifications and implement them. Reverse engineer a BLE device with a proprietary implementation and control it with your own software. Make your BLE devices use as little power as possible. This book shows you the ropes of BLE programming with Python and the Bleak library on a Raspberry Pi or PC, with C++ and NimBLE-Arduino on Espressif’s ESP32 development boards, and with C on one of the development boards supported by the Zephyr real-time operating system, such as Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52 boards. Starting with a very little amount of theory, you’ll develop code right from the beginning. After you’ve completed this book, you’ll know enough to create your own BLE applications.

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The FNIRSI DPS150 is a high-performance adjustable DC power supply that features a USB-C input interface and multiple power supply modes, allowing precise adjustment of output voltage (0-30 V) and current (0-5 A). It provides efficient, low-consumption, and stable output, equipped with multiple safety protection functions including overvoltage, overcurrent, overload, overheating, and reverse connection. It can be flexibly applied to serial connection of multiple devices, with rich and user-friendly display and operation, compact and portable design, meeting various application needs. Features 30 V, 5 A, 150 W variable DC power with 0.01 V, 0.001 A precision, CC/CV modes, and <20 mV ripple to protect sensitive electronics. Supports PC, QC, and DC inputs with programmable outputs and 6 preset voltage/current settings. Compatible with 4 mm banana plugs, U-shaped terminals, and copper wires for various equipment. 8 safety mechanisms including overvoltage, current, short circuit, and overheating protection. 2.8-inch HD IPS screen with 90° flip, numerical and curve displays for easy monitoring. Small, space-saving design for use in labs, repairs, and DIY projects. Specifications Input Voltage 5~32 V DC Input Current 100 mA-5 A Output Voltage 0-30 V Output Current 0~5 A Output Power 0-150 W Input Way PD fast charger QC fast charger Power bank DC power adapters Operating Environment 0-40°C Load Regulation 0.49% Full Load Efficiency 96.30% Display 2.8 inch (320 x 240) Dimensions 106 x 76 x 28 mm Weight 178 g Included 1x DPS150 Power Supply 2x Alligator clip wires (black & red) 1x C2C PD charging cable 1x 100 W PD GaN Adapter (EU) 1x Micro USB cable 1x Manual Downloads Manual Firmware V0.0.1

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The Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller development system encompassing hardware, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and a vast number of libraries. It is supported by an enormous community of programmers, electronic engineers, enthusiasts, and academics. The libraries in particular really smooth Arduino programming and reduce programming time. What’s more, the libraries greatly facilitate testing your programs since most come fully tested and working. The Raspberry Pi 4 can be used in many applications such as audio and video media devices. It also works in industrial controllers, robotics, games, and in many domestic and commercial applications. The Raspberry Pi 4 also offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability which makes it great for remote and Internet-based control and monitoring applications. This book is about using both the Raspberry Pi 4 and the Arduino Uno in PID-based automatic control applications. The book starts with basic theory of the control systems and feedback control. Working and tested projects are given for controlling real-life systems using PID controllers. The open-loop step time response, tuning the PID parameters, and the closed-loop time response of the developed systems are discussed together with the block diagrams, circuit diagrams, PID controller algorithms, and the full program listings for both the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino Uno. The projects given in the book aim to teach the theory and applications of PID controllers and can be modified easily as desired for other applications. The projects given for the Raspberry Pi 4 should work with all other models of Raspberry Pi family. The book covers the following topics: Open-loop and closed-loop control systems Analog and digital sensors Transfer functions and continuous-time systems First-order and second-order system time responses Discrete-time digital systems Continuous-time PID controllers Discrete-time PID controllers ON-OFF temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno PID-based temperature control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno PID-based DC motor control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno PID-based water level control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno PID-based LED-LDR brightness control with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Uno

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Elektor GREEN and GOLD members can download their digital edition here. Not a member yet? Click here. PbMonitor v1.0A Battery-Monitoring System for UPS and Energy Storage Applications Solar Charge Controller with MPPT (1)Basic Principles of a Solar Controller for Stand-Alone Systems B-Field Integration Magnetometer With Home-Made Sensors Precise or Accurate?Your Instruments Need to Be Both! AD7124 A Precision ADC in PracticeFeatures for Sensor Signal Conditioning PID Control ToolOptimize Your Parameters Easily embedded world 2025 Starting Out in Electronics……Continues with Tone Control Academy Pro BoxBook + Online Course + Hardware Milliohmmeter AdapterUses the Precision of Your Multimeter The Next Leap in SemiconductorsOnward Toward 1.4 nm Through-Hole Technology ConnectorsThe Best of Two Worlds: THR Frequency CounterPortable and Auto-Calibrating Via GPS Analog MetersPeculiar Parts, the Series Stand-Alone Crystal TesterHow Accurate Is Your Clock Source? Low-Cost I²C TesterConnect I²C Devices Directly to Your PC From Life’s ExperienceWho Doesn’t Honor the Small Things? 2025: An AI OdysseyThe Transformative Impact on Software Development Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters Raspberry Pi Standalone MIDI Synthesizer (2)Enhancing Our Setup with Intelligence Nortonized Wien Bridge OscillatorSmall Changes Yield Significant Improvements Putting a $0.10 Controller to the TestThe CH32V003 RISC-V Microcontroller and MounRiver Studio in Practice An FPGA-Based Audio Player with Equalizer (2)Adding Volume Control, Advanced Mixing, and a Web Interface

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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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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

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The Andonstar ADSM302 is a versatile digital microscope with an integrated 5-inch LCD display and HDMI output for crystal-clear views in Full HD (1080p). With a 3-megapixel sensor, up to ~560x magnification, and two adjustable LED lights, it reveals the finest details – ideal for PCB inspections, soldering work, jewelry or insect analysis. Features 5" adjustable LCD monitor with adjustable tilt angle High resolution video & photo capture Wide table with comfortable headroom Heavy-weight stable metal stand Tall lifting stand (26 cm) Smooth adjustment wheels for focus and height Buttons on the monitor + remote control AV, USB, HDMI outputs SD card storage <32 GB Specifications Image sensor 3 Megapixels HD Sensor Video output 1080p Full HD (via HDMI)720p (via PC) Video format Real time play via HDMI w/o recordingMJPEG recording via PC/Mac Software Magnification Up to 560 times (HDMI monitor 22") Photo resolution 12M (see pixel formats in following table) Photo format JPEG Focus range 5 to 22 cm Frame rate Up to 30 f/s under 600 Lux Brightness Video-output interface HDMI/AV Storage microSD card, up to 32 GB PC support Windows XP/7/8/10PC software with measurementMacOS successfully tested under OSX with OBSsee video below Power source 5 V DC Light source 2x LED with the stand Screen size 5 inch (12.7 cm) Stand size 20 x 12 x 26.5 cm Resolution Captured Photos 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 1280 x 960 1280 x 720* Videos 1920 x 1080 640 x 480* * (USB with software) Included 1x Andonstar ADSM302 digital microscope 1x Metal stand with 2 LEDs 1x USB cable 1x HDMI cable 1x Adapter 1x AI remote 1x Instructions Downloads Manual Software

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The FNIRSI DWS-200 is a powerful 200 W smart soldering station, ideal for electronic soldering applications. Powered by a switch-mode power supply, it operates smoothly with a wide voltage input range of 100-240 V. The station provides an adjustable temperature range from 100°C to 450°C (212°F to 842°F) and allows for easy switching between °C and °F. To enhance efficiency, it supports up to three preset temperature values and can connect to a soldering iron stand for standby mode activation. The station also features a dynamic temperature curve mode for real-time data monitoring, ensuring precise and consistent performance in demanding soldering tasks. Features Maximum power output of 200 W, allowing for fast heating Wide adaptive voltage input of 100-240 V 2.8" HD color TFT display with intelligent control Multiple preset groups to switch between different settings quickly Supports F245 and F210 soldering handle types, offering flexibility for different soldering applications Real-time sleep mode to extend the life of the soldering tip Multi-mode real-time monitoring for power and temperature status, enhancing safety and precision Specifications Peak Power 200 W (max) Temperature Range 100°C~450°C (212°F~842°F) Display 2.8" TFT HD Color Screen Heating Time 1 sec Melting Time 3 sec Input Voltage 100-240 V (AC) Input Fuse 3 A Soldering Handle Type F245 Dimensions (Station) 156 x 96 x 103 mm Weight (Station) 475 g Included 1x FNIRSI DWS-200 Soldering Station 1x Soldering Handle F245 6x Soldering Tips (B, KU, K, C2, I, JS) 1x Connecting Cable 2x Helping Hands 1x Power Cable (EU) Downloads Manual Firmware V1.3

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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! DIY-SolarakkusÜber den Selbstbau von Energiespeichern für Solaranlagen Solarmodul-SimulatorFür Test und Optimierung von MPP-Trackern und Invertern Der STM32-Edge-KI-WettbewerbEntdecken Sie den neuen STM32N6 und nehmen Sie am Wettbewerb um 5.000 € teil! Erweiterung der BandlückeWarum gibt es so viel Interesse an SiC und GaN? Power-Bank für NotebooksVerlängern Sie das Leben Ihres alten Laptops! Medizinische RoboterÜberwindung technischer und regulatorischer Hürden Frostwächter für ObstpflanzenMit Temperatur-Datenlogger Das analoge DingDer Arduino des Analog-Computings? Sparsames NetzrelaisMit über 90% Leistungsreduzierung Verbesserung der DC-Last ET5410A+Keep cool and be quiet! electronica 2024 im Rückblick Elektromagnetische VerträglichkeitEMV kurz und bündig! Aller Anfang......muss nicht schwer sein: Aktive Filter Verlustleistung reduzieren mit AbleitkondensatorenEin cleverer Einsatz von kapazitiver Reaktanz Preiswerter 12-Bit-Digital-Analog-Wandler MCP4725Mit EEPROM-Feature für sicheres Einschaltverhalten Fnirsi LCR-ST1, die intelligente LCR-SMD-Pinzette Test- und Messlabor mit Raspberry PiDas Wichtigste zuerst: Der ADC Elektronischer LastwiderstandEin Projekt aus der Kiste 2025: Eine Odyssee in die KIEinige Projekte für das neue Jahr Projekt-Update: Modulares DC-Leistungsmessgerät AmpVolt v2.0100 Ampere und mehr! Projekt 2.0 Ethische Transparenz sichtbar gemachtErgebnisse der Umfrage 2024 von Ethics in Electronics Elektor Audio-DSP FX-Prozessor-BoardTeil 2: Anwendungen erstellen

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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! USB-MessadapterStrom und Signalqualität von USB-Anschlüssen testen 4...20 mA Stromausgang für Arduino UnoEine zuverlässige, EMI-unempfindliche Stromschleifenschnittstelle Automatische StaubsaugersteuerungHalten Sie den Arbeitsbereich Ihrer Werkzeuge sauber DDS-Generator mit ATtiny Opamp-Tester V2Neue Platine – nun auch für SMDs geeignet 550-mW-„Lamp“-AudioverstärkerDer warme Klang von Röhren – ganz einfach SicherungswächterSicherung mit Blink-LED überwachen Hochwertiger RIAA-VorverstärkerHolen Sie das Beste aus Ihren Vinyl-Schallplatten heraus! Drahzahlkalibrator für PlattenspielerEin Arduino-basierter Stroboskopgenerator mit 100–120 Hz Infrarot-fernbedienbarer DimmerSteuern Sie Ihre Halogen- oder LED-Stehleuchte mühelos und mit Stil Wie man switch…case mit Strings in C++/Arduino IDE verwendet Magnetfindermit einfachem Hall-Effekt-Sensor Intelligenter Einschaltknopf für Raspberry PiEine Lösung für Raspberry Pi bis zum Modell 4 Essenzielle Maker-TippsProfessionelle Einblicke für den Maker-Alltag Praktische Projekte mit dem 555-TimerGleichstrommotorsteuerung und Reaktionszeitschallungen Einfacher AC-Last-Ein-MonitorEnergie sparen mit einem einfachen Gerät Powerbanks parallel schaltenEine durchgehende Stromversorgung für drei Tage VFO bis 15 MHzMit Raspberry Pi Pico Geigen-Stimmgerät mit ATtiny202 Elektor Classics: Video-Eingangsverstärker für S/W-Fernseher Kapazitätsmesser20 pF bis 600 nF Quasi-analoges Uhrwerk MkIIZwei LED-Ringe für Stunden und Minuten Sie können alles tun, was Sie wollen(mit dem Arduino-Ökosystem an Ihrer Seite) Neon-Würfel mit Glimmlampen Elektor Classics: Video-Verstärker Inspirierende Hardware-Designs für Ihre ESPs Elektor Classics: RTTY-Abgleichanzeige RGB-LEDs mit integrierter SteuerschaltungLicht mit Präzision: ICLEDs setzen Maßstäbe Experiment: Auf dem Weg zu einem Mixed-Signal-Theremin?Moderne Time-of-Flight-Sensoren im Zusammenspiel mit dem zeitlosen XR2206-Analoggenerator ESP32-Audio-Transceiver-Board (Teil 1)SD-Karten-WAV-Player-Demo Infografiken: Schaltungen & Schaltungsdesign 2025 Kleiner Audio-MixerEinfaches und vielseitiges skalierbares Design Intelligenter Treppenlicht-TimerEffiziente Lichtsteuerung zur Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs Machen Sie Ihre Rollläden smartVelux-Hardware steuern mit ESP32 und MQTT Solid-State-FußwärmerEnergieeffizienter Komfort Ist der M5Stamp Fly Quadcopter der nächste Tello? Erhöhung der WLAN-Reichweite des ESP32-C3 SuperMiniEine einfache und wirkungsvolle Antennenmodifikation ZD-8968 Heißluft-LötstationEin preisgünstiges Arbeitstier oder nur heiße Luft? Parksensor-TesterDefekte beim PDC-System am Auto finden

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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! Die Open-Source-Prozessorarchitektur RISC-V16 Boards und MCUs, die Sie kennen sollten Audio-Player mit FPGA und EqualizerTeil 1. Digitale Audiosignale mischen mit einem MKR Vidor 4000 von Arduino Laserkopf für Pico-basierte SanduhrZeichnen mit Licht Nehmen Sie teil am STM32 Edge AI Contest! Umweltüberwachung von Pflanzen mit mehreren SensorenDrahtlose Messung der Wasserversorgung und Lichtverhältnisse Maixduino: Automatischer KI-TüröffnerGesichtserkennung mit einer Kamera Embedded-Elektronik 2024KI wird die Branche neu definieren Ladungsbasiertes In-Memory Compute bei EnCharge AI KI-Inferencing bei 10-fach geringerer Leistungsaufnahme zu 20-fach geringeren Kosten Click-Board hilft bei der Entwicklung und dem Training von ML-Modellen für die Schwingungsanalyse Der Elektor Mini-WheelieEin Bausatz für einen selbstbalancierenden Roboter MCU, ich sehe dich!MCUViewer, ein Open-Source-Multiplattform-Debugging-Werkzeug USB-2.0-IsolatorGeräte galvanisch isoliert per USB verbinden Eingriff vor dem SchadenPredictive Maintenance in der Praxis SPoE - Elektromagnetische VerträglichkeitSingle-Pair mit Power-over-Ethernet im EMV-Fokus Retro-TechnikWie das Farbfernsehen eine neue Welt schuf EKG-MonitorMit Hexabitz-Modulen und einem STM32CubeMonitor Der Kampf um KI at the Edge HaLow erreicht Rekorddistanz von 16 km für WLAN bei 900 MHz Erster CHERI RISC-V-Embedded Chip und Early Access Programm Die dritte Generation der Waldbrandfrüherkennung nutzt Satellitenverbindungen Aus dem Leben gegriffenDie Qual der Wahl Aller Anfang......ist nicht schwer: Wir setzen die Filterung und Klangregelung fort. Riesen-LED-UhrNeuauflage eines Elektor-Klassikers Ein modularer Ansatz für die SensorprüfungDas Sensor Evaluation Board mit ESP32-S3 2025: Eine Odyssee in die KIDer Aufstieg der Basismodelle und ihre Rolle bei der Demokratisierung der KImocratizing AI Standalone MIDI-Synthesizer mit Raspberry PTeil 1: Eine Plattform für Edge-KI-Experimente vorbereiten Projekt 2.0Korrekturen, Updates und Leserbriefe CPU, GPU, DSP, FPGA; ein universeller KI-RISC-V-Prozessor kann alles! CEO-Interview: Ventivas dünne und kühle Technologie Dual-Core-Programmierung beim Raspberry Pi PicoEinstieg in die Welt der parallelen Programmierung

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Program, build, and master over 60 projects with Python The Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest single-board computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It can be used in many applications, such as in audio and video media centers, as a desktop computer, in industrial controllers, robotics, and in many domestic and commercial applications. In addition to the well-established features found in other Raspberry Pi computers, the Raspberry Pi 5 offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (classic and BLE), which makes it a perfect match for IoT as well as in remote and Internet-based control and monitoring applications. It is now possible to develop many real-time projects such as audio digital signal processing, real-time digital filtering, real-time digital control and monitoring, and many other real-time operations using this tiny powerhouse. The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 5 computer and covers the important topics of accessing the computer locally and remotely. Use of the console language commands as well as accessing and using the desktop GUI are described with working examples. The remaining parts of the book cover many Raspberry Pi 5-based hardware projects using components and devices such as LEDs and buzzers LCDs Ultrasonic sensors Temperature and atmospheric pressure sensors The Sense HAT Camera modules Example projects are given using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to send and receive data from smartphones and PCs, and sending real-time temperature and atmospheric pressure data to the cloud. All projects given in the book have been fully tested for correct operation. Only basic programming and electronics experience are required to follow the projects. Brief descriptions, block diagrams, detailed circuit diagrams, and full Python program listings are given for all projects described.

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