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Tiny Solar SupplySunlight In, 3.3 V Out
Solid-State Stereo Audio SwitchFree of Clicks and Moving Parts
Large RGB DigitWith Through-Hole WS2812 LEDs
Microphone Preamplifier with 48-V Phantom Power DistributionGreat for Podcasting and Pro Audio
Square Wave Generators with Duty Cycle and Frequency ControlsSimple Circuits with CMOS and TTL ICs
Simple Dynamic CompressorWith Soft Control and Warm Sound
Simple Electronic Lock
Active RectifierA solution or 2…40 V at up to 3 A with Reverse Current Suppression
On / Off Switching System for Active Boxes
Unbalanced/Balanced ConverterWith RFI Filter and DC Protection
2023: An AI OdysseyWhere Did It Come From? Where Is It Going?
Speed Controller for Fan or VentilatorWith Manual and Thermostat Modes
The Latest from Arduino Project HubNew Projects from the Community
Power Overload MonitorMonitor Power Lines for Excessive Current
Blink in the Dark Without TransistorsAn Oscillator with Only Two-Terminal Parts
Morse Code GeneratorUse It as Beacon or Learning Device!
Programmable Video DACHandles Any Format up to RGB888
A T(eeny) Tiny PianoWithout Moving Parts
Dual Dice without MCUDual Dice on a Single PCB – Plus Some Design Tricks
Electronic Scarecrow
Circuits to Amuse, Inspire, and Amaze
LC-LP-HA ThermometerAccurate Measurements and a Binary Display
THD GeneratorGenerating Distortion on Purpose
Thyristor-Based Overtemperature IndicatorElectronic Components Used Unconventionally
PTC Fuse Flip-Flop
Funny BirdA Chirping Elektor Classic
Neon Lamp with a Microcontroller
Temperature-Stabilized IC Current SourceNeutralizing the Temperature Drift of Integrated Current Sources
Second-Order Adjustable Treble BoostA Special Hearing Aid for the Elderly
Edwin Comes HomeA Look Back After 53 Years
One-Armed BanditA Simple, Fun, Nostalgic, and Educational Elektor Classic!
Simple Digitally Controlled Variable Resistor
Water Leak ProtectionSafeguard and Alarm for Water Leaks
Eco-Timer with Auto-ShutdownNeeds 0.0 mW in Off Mode!
ChatGPT and Arduino
ZD MeterMeasuring Z Voltages of Z Diodes ≤ 100 V
Servo Tester
ESP32 Windows Controller with Free Software
Analog and Mixed-Signal ICs by MicrochipLow-Consumption Power Management and Signal Processing
Interface StandardsFilter and Surge Protection for the I²C Bus
Li-Ion Battery MonitorResidual Charge Indicator Provides Visual Feedback
PS/2 Mouse As Rotary Encoder (and More…)
Simple Twilight Switchfor Retrofitting Lamps or Installations
Water Pump ControllerPrepare Yourself Against Rising Water Levels
Solar-Powered Christmas FM Radio BallAll You Want for Christmas Is This
Vibration Sensor with RelayTap or Shake to Switch On
Continuity TesterSensitive and Unintrusive
Power On/Off with a Pushbutton
Mini-Drill Power Control 2023A Revision of a Design from 1980
Digital Vibration SensorTurn Vibrations into Precisely Timed Pulses
Reverse-Polarity Protection with Low Voltage Drop
A Low-Cost Frequency Standard
Tiny DCF77 SimulatorAn Accurate Fake-Time Standard
The Lilygo T-PicoC3Combines RP2040 and ESP32-C3 with Full Color-TFT Display
Der simpel „Stromversorgung“ genannte Schaltungsteil wird sowohl bei der Entwicklung als auch bei der Reparatur von Elektronik enorm unterschätzt. Dabei ist die Vielfalt bei Netzteilen oder neudeutsch „PSU“ enorm. Es gibt sie in den unterschiedlichsten Ausführungen: mit Gleich- oder Wechselspannung, als Generator, Akku oder Batterie, als Solar-Panel, extern oder eingebaut, linear oder „geschaltet“ – um nur einige zu nennen. Auch die Leistungsbereiche sind enorm: von Nano-Ampere bis Kilo-Ampere – dasselbe gilt für Spannungen. Bei der konkreten Umsetzung kann man zwischen ICs oder diskreten Bauteilen, zwischen fertigem Gerät bzw. Modul oder der Realisation aus selbstverlöteten Bauteilen wählen.
Dieses Special deckt die wichtigsten Merkmale und Gestaltungsaspekte von Stromversorgungen ab.
Inhalt
Grundlagen
BatteriemanagementWas man beim Einsatz von (Lithium-)Akkus beachten muss.
Festspannungsnetzgerät mit LinearreglerDas beste Ergebnis gleich nach den Batterien.
Lichtenergie sammelnWie man ein Solarmodul für ein Energy-Harvesting-Projekt verwenden kann.
Netzbetriebene VersorgungsgeräteBasis-schaltungen und Tipps für Transformatoren, Gleichrichtung, Siebung und Stabilisierung.
SanftanlaufDer hohe Einschaltstrompuls sollte vermieden werden.
Steuerbare GleichrichterEinige Vorschläge um die Verlustleistung im Längsregler möglichst gering zu halten.
Komponenten
Arbeitsblatt: Spannungsreglerserie LM117 / LM217 / LM317
Supercaps
Reviews
Labornetzteil-Kit Joy-iT RD6006
Elektronische Last Siglent SDL1020X-E
Projekte
Balkon-KraftwerkSelbst installiert = schnell amortisiert!
DIY-LiPo-Supercharger-KitVom Prototyp zum Massenmarkt.
Doppelanoden-MOSFET-ThyristorSchneller und effizienter als herkömmliche SCRs.
Batterie-EntsafterNicht wegwerfen, ausquetschen!
Hochspannungsnetzteil mit KennlinienschreiberSpannungen bis 400 V einstellen und Kennlinien für Röhren und Transistoren erstellen.
HochspannungsnetzteilFür RIAA-Röhrenvorverstärker und andere Anwendungen.
MicroSupplyEine Laborstromversorgung für universelle Anwendungen.
Phantom-Speisung mit geschalteten KondensatorenSpannungsverdreifachung mit zwei ICs.
Das SMPS800RE Schaltnetzteil für den Elektor Fortissimo-100Zuverlässig, leicht und erschwinglich.
SoftstartSchont das Netzgerät und die Last.
UniLab 2Geschaltetes Labornetzteil 0…30 V/3 A
Tipps
Softstart für Step-Down-Schaltregler
Stromabschaltung mit minimalen Verlusten
Powerbank-Geheimnisse
Künstliche Masse
Akku-Erfrischer
Akkupack-Entlader
Parallelschaltung von Spannungsreglern
This book is all about building your own DIY home control system. It presents two innovative ways to assemble such a system: By recycling old PC hardware – possibly extending the life of an old PC, or by using Raspberry Pi. In both cases, the main system outlined in this book will consist of a computer platform, a wireless mains outlet, a controller and a USB webcam – All linked together by Linux.
By using the Raspberry Pi in conjunction with Arduino (used as an advanced I/O system board), it is possible to construct a small, compact, embedded control system offering enhanced capacity for USB integration, webcams, thermal monitoring and communication with the outside world.
The experience required to undertake the projects within this book are minimal exposure to PC hardware and software, the ability to surf the internet, burn a CD-ROM and assemble a small PCB.
Your First Steps with an ESP32-C3 and the IoTA Wi-Fi Button and Relay IoT Cloud a la Arduino
Dual Geiger-Müller Tube Arduino ShieldA High Sensitivity, Very Low-Power Radiation Sensor
CO2 GuardA DIY Approach to Monitoring Air Quality
MonkMakes Air Quality Kit for Raspberry PiMeasures Temperature and eCO2
Starting Out in ElectronicsWelcome to the Diode
Tips & Tricks for Testing ComponentsNo Expensive Equipment Required
Reducing the Power Consumption of Your Mole RepellerAn ATtiny13 Replaces a 555
Light Switch DeLuxA Solution for High-Precision Light-Controlled Switching
The Challenges in Bringing IoT Solutions to MarketWorries Around Security, Scalability, and Competition Infographics 5-6/2022
Preferably Wired After AllTips for Developing a 1 Gbit/s Interface in an Industrial Environment Bringing Real-Time Object Detection to MCUs with Edge Impulse FOMO
Traveling-Wave TubesPeculiar Parts, the Series
Narrowband Internet of ThingsStandards, Coverage, Agreements, and Modules
Dragino LPS8 Indoor GatewaySpeedy LoRaWAN Gateway Setup
Explore ATtiny Microcontrollers Using C and Assembly LanguageSample Chapter: ATtiny I/O Ports
Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates and Readers’ Letters
LoRa GPS Tracker UpdateReceive and Show Location Using a Raspberry Pi
Circuit Simulation with TINA Design Suite & TINACloudSample Chapter: Sinusoidal Oscillators
From Life’s ExperienceAssembly Line Work
The WinUI Graphics Framework for Windows AppsA Small Demo Application
GUIs with PythonWorst GUI of the world
Off-Grid Solar SystemsElectrical Energy Independent of the Mains Grid
The 10-Year SmartphoneRenew Your Expectations
HexadokuThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
Practical Multitasking Fundamentals
Programming embedded systems is difficult because of resource constraints and limited debugging facilities. Why develop your own Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) as well as your application when the proven FreeRTOS software is freely available? Why not start with a validated foundation?
Every software developer knows that you must divide a difficult problem into smaller ones to conquer it. Using separate preemptive tasks and FreeRTOS communication mechanisms, a clean separation of functions is achieved within the entire application. This results in safe and maintainable designs.
Practicing engineers and students alike can use this book and the ESP32 Arduino environment to wade into FreeRTOS concepts at a comfortable pace. The well-organized text enables you to master each concept before starting the next chapter. Practical breadboard experiments and schematics are included to bring the lessons home. Experience is the best teacher.
Each chapter includes exercises to test your knowledge. The coverage of the FreeRTOS Application Programming Interface (API) is complete for the ESP32 Arduino environment. You can apply what you learn to other FreeRTOS environments, including Espressif’s ESP-IDF. The source code is available from GitHub. All of these resources put you in the driver’s seat when it is time to develop your next uber-cool ESP32 project.
What you will learn:
How preemptive scheduling works within FreeRTOS
The Arduino startup “loopTask”
Message queues
FreeRTOS timers and the IDLE task
The semaphore, mutex, and their differences
The mailbox and its application
Real-time task priorities and its effect
Interrupt interaction and use with FreeRTOS
Queue sets
Notifying tasks with events
Event groups
Critical sections
Task local storage
The gatekeeper task
De OWON SDS1102 is een betaalbare benchtop digitale oscilloscoop die solide prestaties combineert met essentiële meetfuncties. Deze 2-kanaals oscilloscoop biedt een bandbreedte van 100 MHz, een sample rate van 1 GS/s, een 7-inch LCD-display en een geheugendiepte van 10 kpts. Daarmee is het een praktische keuze voor dagelijkse elektronicatests, foutopsporing en onderwijs.
De SDS1102 beschikt over een vereenvoudigd triggersysteem met niveau- en flanktriggering, waardoor gangbare signalen eenvoudig kunnen worden vastgelegd en geanalyseerd. Het apparaat is ontworpen voor toepassingen waarvoor geen grote geheugendiepte of geavanceerde triggerfuncties nodig zijn, en biedt een eenvoudige en kostenefficiënte oplossing voor basis-signaalanalyse.
Kenmerken
Bandbreedte: 100 MHz
2 kanalen
Bemonsteringssnelheid: 1 GS/s
Ultradunne behuizing
7-inch lcd met hoge resolutie
Ondersteuning voor SCPI en LabVIEW
Specificaties
Bandbreedte
100 MHz
Horizontale schaal (s/div)
5 ns/div - 1000 s/div
Kanalen
2
Verticale gevoeligheid
5 mV/div - 5 V/div (bij ingang)
DC Gain nauwkeurigheid
3%
Verticale resolutie (A/D)
8 bits (2 kanalen tegelijk)
Ingang
Ingangsimpedantie
1 MΩ, 10 pF
Ingangskoppeling
AC, DC, GND
Max ingangsspanning
± 400 V, CATI, CATII
Passieve probes
x1; 10
Probe verzwakkingsfactor
x1; x10; x100; x1000
Triggersysteem
Trigger mode
Auto, Normal, Single
Trigger type
Flank, Video
Flank triggerbron
CH1, CH2
Video trigger
Sampletype
Real-time
Samplefrequentie
1 GS/s
Equivalente samplesnelheid
No
Golflengte
10K pts
Interpolatie
sin(x)/x
Meet- en rekenkundig bewerkingssysteem
Automatische meting
Vpp, Vavg, RMS, Frequency, Period, Vmax, Vmin, Vtop, Vbase, Width, Overshoot, Pre-shoot Rise time, Fall time, +Width, -Width, +Duty, -Duty, Delay A->B, Delay A->B, area, cycle area
Rekenkundige functies
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, FFT
Algemene kenmerken
Display maat
7" color LCD
Display resolutie
800 x 480
Voeding
100-240 V, 45-440 Hz, <15 W
Afmetingen
301 x 70 x 152 mm
Gewicht
1,1 kg
Inbegrepen
1x OWON SDS1102 Oscilloscoop
2x Oscilloscoopsonde
1x Sonde aanpassen
1x Netsnoer
1x USB-kabel
1x CD-Rom
1x Snelstartgids
Downloads
Quick Guide
Manual
PC Software
SCPI Commands
Build your own AI microcontroller applications from scratch
The MAX78000FTHR from Maxim Integrated is a small development board based on the MAX78000 MCU. The main usage of this board is in artificial intelligence applications (AI) which generally require large amounts of processing power and memory. It marries an Arm Cortex-M4 processor with a floating-point unit (FPU), convolutional neural network (CNN) accelerator, and RISC-V core into a single device. It is designed for ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for many portable AI-based applications.
This book is project-based and aims to teach the basic features of the MAX78000FTHR. It demonstrates how it can be used in various classical and AI-based projects. Each project is described in detail and complete program listings are provided. Readers should be able to use the projects as they are, or modify them to suit their applications. This book covers the following features of the MAX78000FTHR microcontroller development board:
Onboard LEDs and buttons
External LEDs and buttons
Using analog-to-digital converters
I²C projects
SPI projects
UART projects
External interrupts and timer interrupts
Using the onboard microphone
Using the onboard camera
Convolutional Neural Network
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Cloc 2.0de wekker die je altijd al wilde hebben
PIO in de praktijkexperimenten met de programmeerbare I/O van de RP2040
Armeluis chiptweakerwe krijgen je wel (goedkoop) aan de praat...
Echte USB-toevalsgeneratortwee PIC’s voor de prijs van één AVR
Pimp my mike...opvoeren doe je zelf
FFT met Maixduinofrequentiespectra vastleggen
Uit het leven gegrepenontwerp(on)logica
UCN5804 stappenmotordrivervreemde onderdelen
Simuleren met Micro-Capeerste stappen in een complexe wereld
PAUL Award 2022jonge technische talenten en hun creatieve ontwerpen
Mijn eerste Software Defined Radioin minder dan 15 minuten klaar
Microcontroller-documentatie verklaarddeel 1: de opzet van een datasheet
Hoe verder met AI en embedded systems?tools, platforms – en worden schrijvers obsoleet?
Digitalisering van verticale landbouw
Elektor Infographicsembedded en AI vandaag – en morgen
Een introductie tot TinyML
Casestudy KwickPOS
High-performance in elke klassecomputer-on-module standaarden
Alle begin......wordt eindelijk actief!
I²C-communicatie met Node.js en een Raspberry Pibekijk sensordata in een browser
Video-output met microcontrollers (2)VGA en DVI
Het Metronom real-time besturingssysteemeen RTOS voor AVR-processoren
DVI op de RP2040vraaggesprek met Luke Wren, chipontwikkelaar bij Raspberry Pi
Display-HAT Minitoont het weer op de Raspberry Pi
De WEEF 2022 Awardshet goede vieren
Hexadoku
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Relio v1.0 - Presence Detection and Remote ControlA Matter-Enabled Smart Controller for AC Appliances
Designing Better PCBsA Practical Guide for Professionals and Makers
KiCad 9Top New and Updated Features
Precision Picoammeter (1)With Curve Tracer Functionality Down to the pA range!
Christmas Star 2025A Star Is Soldered
100 mV Continuity Tester
Who’s Pushing the Boundaries of European Electronics?Companies to Watch
productronica 2025: What’s New in Electronics Development and Production
Automation to Tackle Reshoring Manufacturing, Tariffs and Labour Shortages
Beyond Future ProofCircularity in Electronics
Passive ComponentsLow-Loss Inductors Enabling High-Efficiency DC/DC Converters
How Desktop Manufacturing Machines Are Democratizing PCB Production
Starting Out in Electronics...Needs Power
UHD Displays Driven with EaseYour Guide to Easily Put Various TFT-LCDs Into Operation Quickly
Soldering in 2025Practical Soldering Tips Straight from the Workbench
SimulIDEAn All-in-One Tool for Circuit Prototyping
2025: An AI OdysseyFrom Autocomplete to Colleague
Wordy Christmas TreeA Festive Electronics Project with a Linguistic Twist
Err-lectronicsCorrections, Updates, and Readers’ Letters
Analog Pipeline DistortionA Cool Audio Effect For Guitars and Other Instruments
ESP32 Audio Transceiver Board (Part 3)Stereo Transmission and Dual Radio
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PIO programmeren op de Raspberry Pi PicoNegen instructies, veel mogelijkheden
AI buiten de browser brengenAI-CLI's gebruiken voor het coderen, compileren en valideren van embedded projecten
De Scrutiny DebuggerDebuggen, visualiseren en testen van code in Embedded C/C++
Sigfox breakout board (1)Een zelfgebouwde radio BoB
Low-Noise voeding (2)Constructie, montage en praktische implementatie
Eenvoudige signaalgenerator met de RP2040Analoge en digitale signalen voor ongeveer €10
De toekomst van slimme huizen verkennen met Matter en Edge AIBieden de nieuwste updates van Matter en de opkomst van Edge AI technici eindelijk de tools om de intelligente, slimme huizen te bouwen die gebruikers zijn beloofd?
Differentiële druksensorenVoorspellend onderhoud in HVAC-systemen
Security by designTechnische basisprincipes beperken storingen
Embedded security is niet langer optioneel
CRA en PQC herzien prioriteiten voor embedded securityWaarom zelfs kleine IoT- en industriële bedrijven een upgradeplan nodig hebben
embedded world 2026Een interview met Benedikt Weyerer, Executive Director embedded world
Praktijkervaring met I3CGebruik van hardware van ST en Microchip
Het BLEnky-projectSnelle prototyping voor Bluetooth Low Energy toepassingen
Pulsbreedtemodulatievan een eenvoudige aan/uit-thermostaat naar een rimpelloos DC-signaal
AudiotronicaOorstrelende elektronica voor zelfbouw
Uit het leven gegrepenRead the f...ing manual!
ESP32 audio transceiver board (Deel 4)Afstemmen van de kloksignalen en een bekabelde versie
2026: An AI OdysseyDe kater van Vibe-Coding in 2025
Symmetrische DC-belastingStatische of dynamische en symmetrische gelijkstroombelasting
Gezichten tellen met MaixCAMEen eenvoudige methode om de omvang van het publiek vast te leggen
Plus de 50 circuits et projetsSirène de style américainDeux codeurs rotatifs sur une seule entrée analogiqueConstruire un gradateur numérique 220-V CA avec ArduinoSource de courant pour LEDDétecter quatre contacts avec une seule brochePetit interrupteur marche/arrêt avec protection de batterieDistributeur de désinfectant DIY pour les mainsUn orgue électronique simpleAmpli stéréo ultrasimpleInterrupteur activé par le son pour amplificateursBalanced/Unbalanced ConverterFiltre externe pour réseau électriqueTélécommande comodoBoîte de direct pour smartphoneAmusez-vous avec les feux de circulationCommande de thyristor avec un seul boutonPosemètre quasi analogique pour chambre noireCircuits à volonté de la communauté Hackster.ioMinuteur analogique de bronzageEncore une interface LCD à un seul filGénérateur PWM simple avec AVR ATtiny13Une seconde vie pour les pilesInterrupteur tactile pour les lampes à LEDTesteur de LED et d'interrupteurs DIPTesteur de contrôle IR Go/No-GoTesteur de semiconducteurs de puissanceSPI pour les LED WS2812(B)Mesure des inductances de puissanceUne seule prise pour le RPi et le CN/A audioAccessoire de test DIY pour le compteur LCRAmpèremètre ArduinoOrgue à deux doigtsCalibrateur de CAN à faible bruitConvertisseur élévateur DC/DCDeux potentiomètres sur une entrée numériqueCapteur de proximité acoustiqueCapteur de radiateur sans pileDétecter les micros et les caméras sans filMinuteur pour éclairage intérieur de voitureSimulateur de bougieMinuteur numérique de cuisineMilliohmmètreMinuteur de production d'eau chaudeChargeur simple pour les batteries 2S 18650Référence de fréquence avec ATtinyCommutateur IR à faible puissanceRecycler le chargeur de téléphone de votre voiturePréamplificateur de microphone pour ArduinoFiltres IEM DIYDé électronique sans microcontrôleurCondensateur digitalClignotant à LED autochargeableAussi dans ce numéroKiCad 6 – Cinq fonctionnalités à prendre en compteFlashback – Ordinateur SC/MP d'ElektorInterview – Faire de l'art avec l'électricitéMon premier circuit imprimé – Se lancer avec KiCadMinimiser le matériel avec un logiciel intelligentInfographie – Faits et chiffresNouveaux dispositifs d'AnalogFlashback – Le détecteur de métaux d'ElektorHexadoku – Casse-tête pour elektorniciens
Projecten met Arduino, ESPHome, Home Assistant en Raspberry Pi & Co.
Dit e-book bevat verschillende voorbeeldprojecten, te beginnen met een inleiding tot elektronica. Het legt ook uit hoe je Home Assistant installeert op een Raspberry Pi, hoe je binnenklimaatsensoren gebruikt voor temperatuur en vochtigheid, hoe je het MQTT-protocol en andere interfaces implementeert, en hoe je ESPHome gebruikt om sensoren en actuatoren te integreren in Home Assistant. Talrijke video tutorials vullen het boek aan.
The book begins with an introduction to electrical engineering. You will learn the basics of voltage, current, resistors, diodes and transistors.
Arduino and microcontrollers
A complete section is dedicated to the Arduino Uno. You will get to know the structure, write your first programs and work on practical examples.
Home Assistant and automation
You will learn how to set up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi and how to use automations, scenes and devices. In addition, Zigbee, MQTT and ESP-NOW – important technologies for home automation – will be discussed.
ESP8266, ESP32 and ESP32-CAM
The popular ESP microcontrollers are covered in detail. A theoretical introduction is followed by practical projects that show you how to get the most out of these devices.
Sensors and actuators
The book explains the functionality and application of numerous sensors such as temperature and humidity sensors, motion detectors and RFID readers. For actuators, stepper motors, e-ink displays, servo motors and much more are covered. There are practical application examples for all devices.
ESPHome
This chapter shows you how to integrate sensors and actuators into Home Assistant without any programming effort. You will be guided step by step through the setup with ESPHome.
LEDs and lighting technology
In this chapter, you will learn about different types of LEDs and how they can be used. The basics of lighting technology are also explained.
Node-RED
A whole chapter is dedicated to Node-RED. You will learn the basics of this powerful tool and be guided step by step through its setup and use.
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
In electronics, there are numerous ICs that make our lives easier. You will get to know the most important ones and apply your knowledge in practical projects.
Professional programming
Advanced topics such as the correct use of buttons, the use of interrupts and the use of an NTP server for time synchronisation are covered in detail in this chapter.
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