PC USB Logic Analyzers with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Co.
Step-by-step instructions guide you through the analysis of modern protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, RS-232, NeoPixel, WS28xx, HD44780 and 1-Wire. With the help of numerous experimental circuits based on the Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino Uno and the Bus Pirate, you will learn the practical application of popular USB logic analyzers.
All the experimental circuits presented in this book have been fully tested and are fully functional. The necessary program listings are included – no special programming or electronics knowledge is required for these circuits. The programming languages used are MicroPython and C along with the development environments Thonny and Arduino IDE.
This book uses several models of flexible and widely available USB logic analyzers and shows the strengths and weaknesses of each price range.
You will learn about the criteria that matter for your work and be able to find the right device for you.
Whether Arduino, Raspberry Pi or Raspberry Pi Pico, the example circuits shown allow you to get started quickly with protocol analysis and can also serve as a basis for your own experiments.
After reading this book, you will be familiar with all the important terms and contexts, conduct your own experiments, analyze protocols independently, culminating in a comprehensive knowledge set of digital signals and protocols.
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Learning circuit design the fun way
Welcome to the world of electronics!
Getting started in electronics is not as difficult as you may think. Using this book, you will explore and learn the most important electrical and electronics engineering concepts in a fun way by doing various experiments and by simulating circuits. It will teach you electronics practically without getting into complex technical jargon and long calculations. As a result, you will be creating your own projects soon.
No prior knowledge of electronics is required, only some basic algebra is used in a few simple calculations. Many tested and working projects and simulations are presented to familiarise yourself with the construction of electronic circuits. Circuit simulation is introduced at an early stage to enable you to experiment with circuits easily without breaking anything.
You will learn:
The concepts of voltage, current, and power
AC and DC
Basic lamp circuits with switches
Passive components: resistors, capacitors & inductors
RC & RCL circuits
Electromagnetism
Loudspeakers, relays, buzzers, and transformers
Active components: diodes & LEDs, bipolar transistors & MOSFETs
Transistor-based switching circuits
Optocoupler circuits
Astable & monostable multivibrators
Using the 555 timer IC
The operational amplifier
Digital logic
Advanced examples: amplifiers, oscillators, filters, and sensors
Test and measurement tools
Microcontrollers: Arduino UNO, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico, and Raspberry Pi
Reading datasheets and best practices for selecting components
EMC & EMI and norms & regulations
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Deze bundel bevat de Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2 Starter Kit en het nieuwe boek "Experimenteren met Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2".
De Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2 Starter Kit is een krachtig en flexibel platform voor signaalverwerking, data-acquisitie en elektronische meettoepassingen. Deze kit is ontworpen voor ingenieurs, ontwikkelaars, onderzoekers en docenten en biedt alles wat nodig is om te beginnen met het bouwen van geavanceerde meet- en besturingssystemen.
De kern van de kit wordt gevormd door het STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2-bord, een geüpgradede en ultralichte ontwikkeling. Aangedreven door de Xilinx Zynq-7010 SoC met 512 MB RAM, combineert het de programmeerbaarheid van een FPGA met de verwerkingskracht van een ARM-processor om hoogwaardige instrumentatie en aangepaste signaalverwerkingsoplossingen mogelijk te maken.
Het bord biedt een 14-bits ADC- en DAC-resolutie, een bemonsteringsfrequentie van 125 MS/s, een ingangsbereik van ±20 V en een bandbreedte tot 60 MHz. Dankzij de verbeterde ruisarme analoge front-end, USB-C-connectiviteit en het compacte ontwerp is het geschikt voor veeleisende toepassingen zoals RF-ontwikkeling, radarsystemen, fotonica-onderzoek, softwaregedefinieerde radio (SDR) en industriële automatisering.
De Starter Kit bevat alle essentiële accessoires voor onmiddellijk gebruik: een microSD-kaart met vooraf geïnstalleerd besturingssysteem, voeding, ethernetkabel voor toegang op afstand, twee 100 MHz-oscilloscoopprobes en SMA-naar-BNC-adapters voor flexibele signaalaansluitingen.
De Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2 Starter Kit is een uitstekend platform voor rapid prototyping, FPGA-ontwikkeling, meetinstrumentatie en geavanceerde elektronica-experimenten.
Kenmerken
14-bits ADC- en DAC-resolutie
125 MS/s samplingfrequentie
±20 V ingangsbereik
Tot 60 MHz bandbreedte
Xilinx Zynq-7010 SoC (FPGA + ARM-processor)
512 MB RAM
Ruisarme analoge front- en back-ends
Toepassingen
RF-ontwikkeling en -testen
Radar- en draadloze systemen
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Fotonica en optisch onderzoek
Industriële automatisering en besturingssystemen
Signaalanalyse en instrumentatie
Snel prototypen van elektronische meetsystemen
Specificaties
Processor
Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
FPGA
AMD Xilinx Zynq-7010 SoC
RAM
512 MB (4 Gb)
Opslag
microSD-kaart (tot 32 GB)
Besturingssysteem
Linux-gebaseerd Red Pitaya OS
ADC-resolutie
14-bits
DAC Resolutie
14-bits
Bandbreedte
60 MHz (DC)
Sampling rate
125 MS/s
Analoge ingangskanalen
2
Analoge uitgangskanalen
2
Ingangsspanningsbereik
±1 V (LV) / ±20 V (HV)
Ingangsimpedantie
1 MΩ / 10 pF
Uitgangsspanningsbereik
±1 V
Ethernet
1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
USB
2x USB-C 2.0 (voor voeding en console)
Digitale I/O
16x GPIO (3,3 V)
Communicatie-interfaces
I²C, SPI, UART, CAN
Voeding
5 V/3 A via USB-C
Afmetingen
106,8 x 60,0 x 17,9 mm
Inbegrepen
1x Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 PRO Gen 2 Board
2x 100 MHz oscilloscoopprobes
2x SMA-naar-BNC-adapters
1x microSD-kaart met voorgeïnstalleerd besturingssysteem
1x USB-C-voeding
1x Ethernetkabel
Downloads
Documentation
Schematics
Book: Experimenting with Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2
Met dit nieuwe boek gaat Red Pitaya verder dan een veelzijdig board. Het wordt een krachtig laboratoriuminstrument voor nauwkeurige metingen, analyse en besturing.
Van de basisprincipes van elektronische projectontwikkeling, monitoring, besturing en ontwerp tot testen: dit boek begeleidt u stap voor stap door alles wat u moet weten om het volledige potentieel van de Red Pitaya-hardware en -software te benutten.
Het boek presenteert real-time, FPGA-gebaseerde projecten die op een PC worden ontwikkeld met de Vivado-omgeving en vervolgens naar de Red Pitaya worden overgebracht voor uitvoering en testen.
U leert over verbeterde prestaties, uitgebreide I/O-mogelijkheden, verbeterde FPGA-functionaliteiten en geavanceerde connectiviteitsopties die nieuwe mogelijkheden openen voor nauwkeurige metingen, monitoring en besturing in uw embedded toepassingen.
In dit boek ontdekt u:
Een diepgaande verkenning van de Red Pitaya-architectuur en het hardwareontwerp
Elektronische experimenten met Red Pitaya voor meting en monitoring
Praktische projecten met de programmeertaal Python
Praktische richtlijnen voor FPGA-programmering met Red Pitaya
Red Pitaya FPGA-projecten met Verilog HDL in de Vivado IDE
Praktisch ontwerp van elektronische projecten inclusief meting en testen
Stapsgewijze voorbeelden die theorie en praktijk met elkaar verbinden
Of u nu uw eigen elektronische schakelingen ontwerpt, tools voor signaalanalyse ontwikkelt of real-time besturings- of monitoringssystemen creëert, dit boek biedt u de kennis en het vertrouwen om het Red Pitaya-platform volledig te leren kennen en aan te passen.
Kick off with the MAX1000 and VHDPlus
Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems!
Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly FPGA development board packed with features like memory, user LEDs, push-buttons, and flexible I/O ports. It’s the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs).
In this book, you’ll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. We’ll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity.
Get ready for an exciting journey! You’ll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure – your journey starts now!
Exciting Projects You’ll Find in This Book
Arduino-Driven BCD to 7-Segment Display Decoder
Use an Arduino Uno R4 to supply BCD data to the decoder, counting from 0 to 9 with a one-second delay
Multiplexed 4-Digit Event Counter
Create an event counter that displays the total count on a 4-digit display, incrementing with each button press
PWM Waveform with Fixed Duty Cycle
Generate a PWM waveform at 1 kHz with a fixed duty cycle of 50%
Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
Measure distances using an ultrasonic sensor, displaying the results on a 4-digit 7-segment LED
Electronic Lock
Build a simple electronic lock using combinational logic gates with push buttons and an LED output
Temperature Sensor
Monitor ambient temperature with a TMP36 sensor and display the readings on a 7-segment LED
Downloads
Software
ModbusRTU and ModbusTCP examples with the Arduino Uno and ESP8266
Introduction to PLC programming with OpenPLC, the first fully open source Programmable Logic Controller on the Raspberry Pi, and Modbus examples with Arduino Uno and ESP8266
PLC programming is very common in industry and home automation. This book describes how the Raspberry Pi 4 can be used as a Programmable Logic Controller. Before taking you into the programming, the author starts with the software installation on the Raspberry Pi and the PLC editor on the PC, followed by a description of the hardware.
You'll then find interesting examples in the different programming languages complying with the IEC 61131-3 standard. This manual also explains in detail how to use the PLC editor and how to load and execute the programs on the Raspberry Pi. All IEC languages are explained with examples, starting with LD (Ladder Diagram) over ST (Structured Control Language) to SFC (Special Function Chart). All examples can be downloaded from the author's website.
Networking gets thorough attention too. The Arduino Uno and the ESP8266 are programmed as ModbusRTU or ModbusTCP modules to get access to external peripherals, reading sensors and switching electrical loads. I/O circuits complying with the 24 V industry standard may also be of interest for the reader.
The book ends with an overview of commands for ST and LD. After reading the book, the reader will be able to create his own controllers with the Raspberry Pi.
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Build smarter embedded systems with Arduino UNO Q. This book gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to turn ideas into intelligent, working solutions using the Arduino UNO Q platform. Discover how to build intelligent embedded systems with the Arduino UNO Q and AI.
Unlock the full potential of the Arduino UNO Q, a next-generation platform that combines the real-time power of the STM32U585 microcontroller with the flexibility of a Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 microprocessor.
Learn how to rapidly prototype real-world applications using the Arduino IDE for low-level embedded control and Python in Arduino App Lab for high-level development.
Build confidence through hands-on projects that guide you step by step from basic board features to complete working systems.
Explore ready-to-use, AI based Arduino App Lab examples and see how they can jump-start your development and reduce time to deployment.
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The Raspberry Pi is a $35 credit-card sized computer with many applications, such as in desktop computing, audio and video playback, and as a controller in many industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
This book is about the Raspberry Pi computer and its use in control applications. The book explains in simple terms, with examples, how to configure the RPi, how to install and use the Linux operating system, how to write programs using the Python programming language and how to develop hardware based projects.
The book starts with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi computer and covers the topics of purchasing all the necessary equipment and installing/using the Linux operating system in command mode. Use of the user-friendly graphical desktop operating environment is explained using example applications. The RPi network interface is explained in simple steps and demonstrates how the computer can be accessed remotely from a desktop or a laptop computer.
The remaining parts of the book cover the Python programming language, hardware development tools, hardware interface details, and RPi based hardware projects. All the 23 projects given in the book have been tested and are working.
The following headings are given for each project:
Project title
Project description
Project block diagram
Project circuit diagram
Project program description using the Program Description Language (PDL)
Complete program listing
Description of the program
The book is ideal for self-study, and is intended for electronic/electrical engineering students, practising engineers, research students, and hobbyists.
STM32 Nucleo family of processors are manufactured by STMicroelectronics. These are low-cost ARM microcontroller development boards. This book is about developing projects using the popular Nucleo development board. In the early chapters of the book, the architecture of the Nucleo family is briefly described.
Software development tools that can be used with the Nucleo boards such as the Mbed, Keil MDK, TrueSTUDIO, and the System Workbench are described briefly in later Chapters.
The book covers many projects using most features of the STM32 Nucleo development boards where the full software listings for Mbed and System Workbench are given for every project. The projects range from simple flashing LEDs to more complex projects using modules and devices such as GPIO, ADC, DAC, I²C, LCD, analog inputs and others.
In addition, several projects are given using the Nucleo Expansion Boards, including popular expansion boards such as solid-state relay, MEMS and environmental sensors, DC motor driver, Wi-Fi, and stepper motor driver.
These Expansion Boards plug on top of the Nucleo development boards and simplify the task of project development considerably.
Features of this book
Learn the architecture of the STM32 microcontrollers
Learn how to use the Nucleo development board in projects using Mbed and System Workbench Toolchains
Learn how to use the Nucleo Expansion Boards with the Nucleo development boards
Update
The Mbed compiler has been replaced with two software packages: The Mbed Studio and Keil Studio Cloud. Both of these software packages are free of charge and are available on the Internet. If you need assistance using the Keil Studio Cloud, please download the Guide below.
The Red Pitaya (STEMlab) is a credit card-sized, open-source test and measurement board that can be used to replace most measurement instruments used in electronics laboratories. With a single click, the board can transform into a web-based oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, signal generator, LCR meter, Bode plotter, and microcontroller.
The Red Pitaya (STEMlab) can replace the many pieces of expensive measurement equipment found at professional research organisations and teaching laboratories. The device, that based on Linux, includes an FPGA, digital signal processing (DSP), dual core ARM Cortex processor, signal acquisition and generation circuitry, micro USB socket, microSD card slot, RJ45 socket for Ethernet connection, and USB socket – all powered from an external mains adaptor.
This book is an introduction to electronics. It aims to teach the principles and applications of basic electronics by carrying out real experiments using the Red Pitaya (STEMlab). The book includes many chapters on basic electronics and teaches the theory and use of electronic components including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers in electronic circuits. Many fun and interesting Red Pitaya (STEMlab) experiments are included in the book. The book also makes an introduction to visual programming environment.
The book is written for college level and first year university students studying electrical or electronic engineering.