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Projects with Thonny-IDE, uPyCraft-IDE, and ESP32 The 'Python' programming language has enjoyed an enormous upswing in recent years. Not least, various single-board systems such as the Raspberry Pi have contributed to its popularity. But Python has also found widespread use in other fields, such as artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). It is obvious, therefore, to use Python or the 'MicroPython' variant for use in SoCs (Systems on Chip) as well. Powerful controllers such as the ESP32 from Espressif Systems offer excellent performance as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality at an affordable price. With these features, the Maker scene has been taken by storm. Compared to other controllers, the ESP32 has a significantly larger flash and SRAM memory, as well as a much higher CPU speed. Due to these characteristics, the chip is not only suitable for classic C applications, but also for programming with MicroPython. This book introduces the application of modern one-chip systems. In addition to the technical background, the focus is on MicroPython itself. After the introduction to the language, the programming skills learned are immediately put into practice. The individual projects are suitable for use in the laboratory as well as for everyday applications. So, in addition to the actual learning effect, the focus is also on the joy of building complete and useful devices. By using laboratory breadboards, circuits of all kinds can be realized with little effort, turning the testing and debugging of the 100% homebrew projects into an instructive pleasure. The various applications, such as weather stations, digital voltmeters, ultrasound range finders, RFID card readers or function generators, make the projects presented ideally suited for practical courses or subject and study work in the natural sciences, or in science and technology classes.

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Specifications Dual ARM Cortex-M0+ @ 133 MHz 264 kB on-chip SRAM in six independent banks Support for up to 16 MB of off-chip Flash memory via dedicated QSPI bus DMA controller Fully-connected AHB crossbar Interpolator and integer divider peripherals On-chip programmable LDO to generate core voltage 2x on-chip PLLs to generate USB and core clocks 30x GPIO pins, 4 of which can be used as analogue inputs Peripherals 2x UARTs 2x SPI controllers 2x I²C controllers 16x PWM channels USB 1.1 controller and PHY, with host and device support 8x PIO state machines What you'll get 10x bare RP2040 chips

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2 Channels • 350 MHz • 1 GSa/s • 50,000 wfm/s • 7 inch Touchscreen The FNIRSI DPOS350P is a sleek 4-in-1 powerhouse in tablet form! This compact and portable device packs serious functionality: it combines a 2-channel oscilloscope (350 MHz), a signal generator (50 MHz), a frequency response analyzer (50 MHz), and a spectrum analyzer (200 kHz–350 MHz) – all in one unit. Whether you're in R&D, troubleshooting, or field testing, the DPOS350P delivers the tools you need to measure, generate, analyze, and visualize electronic signals with precision and clarity. Its responsive high-resolution touchscreen and intuitive controls make signal analysis fast, flexible and efficient. Features Powerful Multi-Function Integration 350 MHz 2-channel oscilloscope with 1 GSa/s real-time sampling 50 MHz signal generator with 14 standard + custom waveforms Spectrum analyzer (200 kHz–350 MHz): Perfect for EMI, RF & HF testing Frequency response analyzer (FRA) up to 50 MHz High-Performance Waveform Capture 50,000 wfm/s refresh rate for real-time signal clarity 350 MHz bandwidth (single-channel mode) Detects rare and low-probability anomalies Crisp Display & Smooth Operation 7" IPS touchscreen (1024 x 600 resolution) Switch between grayscale and color temperature display Easy to operate in various test environments Reliable, Protected & Fast-Charging High-voltage protection up to 400 V Fast charging with QC 18 W (full charge in 2 hours) Built for stable long-term operation Data Storage & Export Save up to 500 waveform records + 90 screenshots USB export for easy reporting and offline analysis Specifications General Display 7 inch (IPS full viewing angle) Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels Interaction mode Capacitive touch screen Total power consumption 10 W Power-on configuration 5 presets Charging QC 18 W, 12 V/1.5 A (USB-C) Battery 3.7 V, 8000 mAh lithium battery Battery life approx. 3 hours in operation, 5 hours standby Heat dissipation Air cooling Expansion interface USB data port Automatic shutdown 15~60 minutes / off Firmware upgrade Support .iso image upgrade Languages English / Portuguese / Russian / Chinese Dimensions 190 x 128 x 37 mm Oscilloscope Analog channels 2 Analog bandwidth 350 MHz Rise time 1ns Real-time sampling rate 1 GSa/s Memory depth 60 Kpts Input impedance 1 MΩ / 14PF Time base range 5ns ~ 50s Roll time base 50ms ~ 50s Vertical sensitivity 2 mV ~ 20 V (1X) Vertical range 16 mV ~ 160 V (1X) DC accuracy ±2% Time accuracy ±0.01% Input coupling DC / AC Probe attenuation 1X / 10X / 100X Hardware bandwidth limit 150M / 20M High resolution mode 8bit ~ 16bit Parameter measurements 12 types Cursor measurement Time, period, frequency, level, voltage Trigger detection Digital trigger Trigger channel CH1 / CH2 Trigger mode Auto / Single / Normal Trigger edge Rising edge / Falling edge Trigger suppression L1 ~ L3 Trigger level Manual / automatic 10% ~ 90% Screenshot storage 90 pictures Waveform storage 500 groups Background grid Display / hide Waveform movement Coarse adjustment / fine adjustment Overvoltage protection Withstand voltage 400 V Waveform brightness Adjustable Simple FFT display Yes Digital fluorescence Yes Color temperature display Yes X-Y mode Yes ZOOM time base Yes One-key automatic adjustment Yes One-key return to zero Yes Data browser Yes Signal Generator Waveform types 14 standard functions + captured waveform Frequency 0~50 MHz (sine wave only, other waveforms up to 10M/5M/3M) Amplitude 0~5 VPP Offset -2.5 V ~ +2.5V Duty cycle 0.1~99.9% Frequency resolution 1 Hz Amplitude resolution 1 mV Offset resolution 1 mV Duty cycle resolution 0.1% Customizable captured waveform 500 groups Frequency Response Analyzer (FRA) Excitation signal frequency 100 Hz ~ 50 MHz Excitation signal amplitude 0~5 VPP Excitation signal offset -2.5V ~ +2.5V Excitation frequency count 20~500 Cursor measurement Frequency / gain / phase Operating mode Single / cyclic System calibration Yes Spectrum Analyzer Conversion method FFT FFT length 4K ~ 32K Frequency range 200 KHz ~ 350 MHz Level range -60 dBmV ~ +260 dBmV Cursor measurement Frequency / amplitude Marking parameter Maximum energy harmonic Waterfall chart Yes 3D waterfall chart Yes Automatic adjustment Yes System calibration Yes Included 1x FNIRSI DPOS350P Oscilloscope (4-in-1) 2x 350 MHz Probes 1x QC 18 W Fast Charger (EU) 1x USB-C Cable 1x Alligator Clip 1x Storage Bag 1x Manual Downloads Manual Firmware

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AI Projects for the Raspberry Pi with the AI HAT+ Edge AI is transforming everyday devices by putting intelligence where it matters most: directly inside the hardware. With on-device inference, a camera can recognize a visitor instantly, a phone can translate speech without streaming audio to the cloud, and a wearable can detect anomalies in real time—fast, private, and reliable even when the network disappears. This book is your practical guide to building exactly those kinds of systems with the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ and the Hailo-8L accelerator. You’ll start with clear foundations: core AI and machine-learning concepts, how neural networks work, and what truly distinguishes Edge AI from cloud AI—plus an honest look at ethical considerations and future impacts. Then it’s straight to hands-on physical computing. Step by step, you’ll set up Raspberry Pi OS, power and cooling, and develop in Python using the Thonny IDE. You’ll learn GPIO basics with lights and servos, mount the AI HAT+ hardware, install and verify the Hailo software stack, and connect the right camera—official modules or USB webcams, even multiple cameras. From your first pipeline to real projects, you’ll run person detection, pose estimation, segmentation, and depth estimation, then level up with YOLO object detection: smart alerts, guest counters, and custom extensions. You’ll even connect vision to motion by combining gesture recognition with servo-driven mechanisms, including a robotic arm. With troubleshooting tips, hardware essentials, and a practical Python refresher, this book turns Edge AI from buzzword into buildable reality.

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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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Programming with GNU Radio HackRF is an open-source hardware platform developed by Great Scott Gadgets and serves as a versatile front end for software-defined radio (SDR). With HackRF One and its successor, HackRF Pro, users can develop their own SDR applications, build powerful receivers and transmitters, and tackle demanding RF measurement tasks. This book provides a practical introduction to the world of SDR. Step by step, the author shows how powerful SDR projects can be implemented with HackRF – from the fundamentals of RF technology to advanced applications using GNU Radio. In addition to working with SDR Sharp (SDR#), RadioConda, and GNU Radio, the book also covers the fundamentals of modern digital signal processing. Numerous experiments and easy-to-follow practical examples guide readers through topics such as AM, FM, and SSB reception, digital filters, shortwave radio, amateur radio, signal generators, and custom RF projects up to 6 GHz. Whether you are a maker, radio amateur, electronics enthusiast, or SDR beginner, this book provides solid knowledge, practical applications, and the motivation to creatively explore the possibilities of modern SDR technology.

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High-Performance LoRa Communication Device The Elecrow ThinkNode M5 is a compact, portable LoRa communication device designed for off-grid messaging, location sharing, and outdoor use. Powered by an ESP32-S3 processor and an SX1262 LoRa chip, it comes pre-installed with Meshtastic firmware and can be configured conveniently via Bluetooth using the official Meshtastic app. The integrated multi-GNSS module supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS for reliable positioning and location sharing. Messages and device information are displayed on the energy-efficient 1.54-inch e-paper screen, while the built-in 1,200 mAh rechargeable battery enables extended mobile operation. With its integrated LoRa antenna, compact housing, RTC, and support for both Meshtastic and MeshCore firmware, the ThinkNode M5 is a practical communication solution for hiking, camping, remote locations, and emergency situations where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. Features LoRa communication Multi-GNSS positioning 1,200 mAh rechargeable battery 1.54-inch e-paper display Built-in RTC Compatible with MeshCore Compatible with Meshtastic Specifications Main Processor (ESP32-S3) CPU/SoC Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, clocked at up to 240 MHz System Memory 512 KB SRAM, 8 MB PSRAM Storage 4 MB Flash, 384 KB ROM Firmware Meshtastic firmware is fully compatible, and the signal is transmitted in LoRa mode EPD (Electronic Paper Display) Display Size 1.54 inch EPD (monochrome Ink screen) Display Materials E-lnk (Electronic Ink） Resolution 200 x 200 Driver Chip SSD1681 (via SPI or I²C interface) Global Fresh Time 2s Wireless Communication Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth 5.0 (phone configuration) LoRa SX1262 LoRa Module, EU 868 MHz（external antenna） Hardware Interfaces USB-C, RP-SMA Function GPS Location (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS), EPD Display, RTC, USB 2.0, PMU power management (built-in 1200 mAh lithium battery), buzzer, etc. Button Knob Switch, Function Button, Page Turn Button, GPS Switch, Reset Button LED Indicator Power supply, GPS/LoRa indication Others Power Input 5 V/1 A, supports USB or lithium battery power supply Power consumption The maximum working current is about 340 mA (CPU + LoRa module), and the low power consumption is about 34 uA Operating Temperature -10~50°C Storage Temperature -20~60°C Relative humidity 10-95%, @ 40°C (non-condensing) Enclosure ABS Plastic Dimensions 82 x 51.6 x 26.3 mm Weight 81 g Included 1x Elecrow ThinkNode M5 1x LoRa antenna 1x USB-C cable 1x Manual Downloads Manual

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A Reference and User Guide for the Arduino Mega 2560 Hardware and Firmware A manual providing up-to-date hardware information for the Arduino Mega 2560. The Arduino Mega 2560 is an upgrade to the popular Arduino Uno board, providing more pins, serial ports and memory. Arduino is the easy to use open-source electronics platform used by hobbyists, makers, hackers, experimenters, educators and professionals. Get all the information that you need on the hardware and firmware found on Arduino Mega 2560 boards in this handy reference and user guide. Ideal for the workbench or desktop. This manual covers the Arduino Mega 2560 hardware and firmware, and is a companion volume to the Ultimate Arduino Uno Hardware Manual, which covers the Arduino Uno hardware and firmware. Contains all of the Arduino Mega 2560 hardware information in one place Covers Arduino / Genuino Mega 2560 revision 3 and earlier boards Easily find hardware technical specifications with explanations Pin reference chapter with interfacing examples Diagrams and illustrations for easy reference to pin functions and hardware connections Learn to back up and restore firmware on the board, or load new firmware Basic fault finding and repair procedures for Arduino Mega 2560 boards Power supply circuits simplified and explained Mechanical dimensions split into five easy to reference diagrams Contains circuit diagrams, parts list and board layout to easily locate components A chapter on shield compatibility explains how shields work across different Arduino boards

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Program and build RPi Pico-based ham station utilities, tools, and instruments Although much classical HF and mobile equipment is still in use by large numbers of amateurs, the use of computers and digital techniques has now become very popular among amateur radio operators. Nowadays, anyone can purchase a €5 Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board and develop many amateur radio projects using the “Pico” and some external components. This book is aimed at amateur radio enthusiasts, Electronic Engineering students, and anyone interested in learning to use the Raspberry Pi Pico to shape their electronic projects. The book is suitable for beginners in electronics as well as for those with wide experience. Step-by-step installation of the MicroPython programming environment is described. Some knowledge of the Python programming language is helpful to be able to comprehend and modify the projects given in the book. The book introduces the Raspberry Pi Pico and gives examples of many general-purpose, software-only projects that familiarize the reader with the Python programming language. In addition to the software-only projects tailored to the amateur radio operator, Chapter 6 in particular presents over 36 hardware-based projects for “hams”, including: Station mains power on/off control Radio station clock GPS based station geographical coordinates Radio station temperature and humidity Various waveform generation methods using software and hardware (DDS) Frequency counter Voltmeter / ammeter / ohmmeter / capacitance meter RF meter and RF attenuators Morse code exercisers RadioStation Click board Raspberry Pi Pico based FM radio Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with Raspberry Pi Pico Radio station security with RFID Audio amplifier module with rotary encoder volume control Morse decoder Using the FS1000A TX-RX modules to communicate with Arduino

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This bundle gives you everything you need to get started right away with the XIAO ESP32-C3 development board. Learn the fundamentals of the ESP32-C3 and build practical projects with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sensors, displays, PWM, Deep Sleep, and much more. Book: Build Smart Projects with the XIAO ESP32-C3 Board The XIAO ESP32-C3 board combines the ultra-compact form factor of the XIAO series with the full capabilities of the ESP32-C3 chip, including integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. This book is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to getting the most out of this powerful yet affordable development board. The author takes readers from the fundamentals to advanced projects. Starting with LED blinking and dimming, the book progresses to ADC and PWM for precise sensor interfacing and PWM-controlled lighting effects before moving on to building practical, real-world applications, including: A Wi-Fi weather station with an OLED display and real-time online weather data An ultrasonic parking assistant with audible feedback A refrigerator monitoring probe with climate sensing and Deep Sleep for years of battery operation A retro Pong game controlled by a touch-free sensor A microphone-based party app that responds to claps And much more: lighting control, reaction-time measurement, mains frequency analysis, soil moisture sensing, ambient LED lighting, and 7-segment displays Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 has equipped a highly-integrated ESP32-C3 chip, built around a 32-bit RISC-V chip processor with a four-stage pipeline that operates at up to 160 MHz. The board equips highly-integrated ESP32-C3 SoC. The chip has been installed with a complete 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi subsystem which means it supports Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP & Station mode, and promiscuous mode for multiple Wi-Fi applications. It works under an ultra-low power state, also supporting features of Bluetooth 5 and Bluetooth mesh. There are 400 KB SRAM & 4 MB Flash on the chip, allowing for more programming space, and bringing more possibilities to the IoT control scenarios. Applications Internet of Things Wearable devices Health monitoring Education Low-Power networking Rapid prototyping Specifications Processor ESP32-C3 SoC RISC-V single-core 32-bit chip processor with a four-stage pipeline that operates at up to 160 MHz Wireless Complete 2.4GHz Wi-Fi subsystem Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0/ Bluetooth Mesh On-chip Memory 400 KB SRAM & 4 MB Flash Interface 1x UART, 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 11x GPIO (PWM), 4x ADC 1x Reset button, 1x Boot button Power (Typ.) Max 3.3 V Output Current: 500 mA Test Condition: BAT Pin Input @ 3.8 V Source Capability: 3 A Charging current: 380 mA(Fast) / 40 mA(Trickle) Input voltage (VIN): 5 VInput voltage (BAT): 3.7 V Deep Sleep Power Consumption Deep Sleep Mode: 44 μA Wi-Fi Enabled Power Consumption Active Mode: 75 mA Modem-sleep Mode: 25 mA Light-sleep Mode: 4 mA BLE Enabled Power Consumption Modem-sleep Mode: 27 mA Light-sleep Mode: 10 mA Dimensions 21 x 17.8 mm Included 1x Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 1x Antenna 2x 7-pin header Downloads Wiki Datasheet This bundle contains: Book: Build Smart Projects with the XIAO ESP32-C3 Board (normal price: €35) Board: Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 (normal price: €10)

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Vom Messwert zur stabilen Entscheidung Wie wird aus einem einfachen Mikrocontroller ein intelligentes System, das Sensorwerte erfasst, verarbeitet und sinnvoll darauf reagiert? Dieses Buch zeigt es Ihnen Schritt für Schritt – verständlich, praxisnah und ohne unnötige Vorkenntnisse. Sie beginnen mit den Grundlagen der digitalen und analogen Ein- und Ausgänge. Anschließend lernen Sie, wie Sensorwerte gelesen, geglättet und zuverlässig bewertet werden. Anschauliche Beispiele erklären, warum einzelne Messwerte oft täuschen können und wie Mittelwertbildung, Hysterese und einfache Entscheidungsregeln für stabile Ergebnisse sorgen. Nach und nach erweitern Sie Ihre Projekte um Displays, I²C-Kommunikation und mehrere vernetzte Mikrocontroller. So entstehen verteilte Systeme, in denen Raspberry Pi Pico und ATtiny-Controller Daten austauschen und gemeinsam Aufgaben übernehmen. Im fortgeschrittenen Teil erhalten Sie einen leicht verständlichen Einstieg in Merkmalsbildung, Datenvorverarbeitung, hybride Entscheidungsmodelle und TinyML-nahe Anwendungen. Dabei verbinden Sie klassische Regelungstechnik mit modernen datenbasierten Methoden. Alle Projekte werden von ausführlich kommentierten Programmen in C und MicroPython begleitet. Das Buch richtet sich an Einsteiger, Maker, Studierende und alle, die Embedded-Systeme von Grund auf verstehen möchten. Am Ende können Sie eigene Systeme entwickeln, die nicht nur messen, sondern Informationen auswerten, zuverlässige Entscheidungen treffen und gezielt reagieren.

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Open-Source-Code mit Arduino IDE und PlatformIO Autonomes Fahren: GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroskop PS3-Controller Mikrocontroller wie der Arduino und Einplatinenrechner wie der Raspberry Pi haben sich zu beliebten Komponenten entwickelt. Dritter im Bunde ist der ESP32 der Firma Espressif. Mikrocontroller dieser Baureihe zeichnen sich durch eine Vielzahl implementierter Funktionen aus, die bei einem Arduino konventioneller Prägung mit einem Atmel-AVR-Mikrocontroller erst mit weiterer Hardware möglich sind. Prominentes Beispiel sind hier die WiFi- und Bluetooth-Funktionalitäten. Gegenüber einem Raspberry Pi zeichnen sie sich durch einen deutlich geringeren Preis aus. Allgemeine Informationen für die Realisierung eines Roboterauto-Projekts mit dem ESP32 sind leicht zu finden. Dabei handelt es sich aber oft nur um Ausführungen zu einem Teilaspekt, ohne inhaltliche oder funktionale Abstimmung. So ist nicht nur die Beschaffung der benötigten Informationen mühselig und zeitaufwändig, sie kann auch außerordentlich fehlerträchtig sein. Ansatzpunkt dieses Buches ist, diese Lücke zu schließen. Es geht auf verschiedene Möglichkeiten eines Chassis ein, vermittelt nötige Kenntnisse und führt schrittweise von einer einfachen Motorsteuerung zu einem komplexen sensor- und sprachgesteuerten Roboterauto. Hacks rund um GPS und eine PlayStation 3 runden die Sache ab. Inhalt Bei der Reihenfolge der Kapitel wurde versucht – beginnend bei der Darstellung von grundlegenden Informationen – über die Lösung einfacher Aufgaben zu etwas anspruchsvolleren Techniken zu führen. Der Mikrocontroller ESP32 Die Software erstellen Die Stromversorgung Rund um die Hardware Das Chassis Der Gleichstrommotor Kabellose Steuerung über WiFi Mit Sensoren Hindernisse erkennen Eine eigene Roboterauto-App Servo und Lichtsensor GPS Accelerometer / Gyroskop PS3-Controller Roboterauto-App Hinweis zur Software Die Dateien haben das Suffix (.cpp). Grund ist die Entwicklung mit PlatformIO. Mit Copy & Paste sollten sie auch in der Arduino-IDE verwendet werden können.

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