Year: 2019
LoRa Mesh Chat
A simple add-on for mobile phones to enable SMS-like messaging in a group when outside cell coverage, or in disaster scenarios. This is a fairly simple add-on for mobile phones to enable SMS-like messaging in a group when outside cell coverage, or in disaster scenarios. It utilises...
Continue ReadingReal-time spectrum analyzers with 1.5 and 3.0GHz bandwidth
Rigol Technologies’ RSA3000E real-time spectrum analyzers are economic instruments based on the new Rigol-developed Ultra-Real technology as a complete platform, which also allows to perform real-time measurements. by Julien Happich The new models are available with 1.5 GHz and 3.0...
Continue ReadingSelpic S1+ The Handheld, Any-Surface Quick Printing Solution
SELPIC 1+ is a palm-sized handheld Inkjet printer that is currently on a Kickstarter fundraiser campaign well exceeding its targeted goal. This printer allows the user to print on any surface and any material. It can print any text, image, QR code, barcode by simply moving the device...
Continue ReadingIsolated 2W 24Vdc-to-5Vdc Flyback DC-DC – Reference Design
The MAXREFDES111# reference design from Maxim Integrated is a compact 24V input flyback-converter module that features 5V at 400mA output. Transformer selection is often the most difficult step in isolated power design. Multiple transformers (Wurth Electronics 750315847, HanRun...
Continue ReadingSlim Sensor Delivers Calibrated Data
Würth Elektronik presents a very compact MEMS-based (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) absolute pressure sensor: The 2.0 × 2.0 × 0.8 mm sized WSEN-PADS measures pressure in the range between 26 and 126 kPa. Its output data rate can be selected between 1 and 200 Hz. The sensor...
Continue ReadingThe new Orange Pi 4 has two new variants with RK3399
Shenzhen Xunlong has released introductory specs for a Rockchip RK3399 based Orange Pi 4 SBC. It is seemed to be smaller, more affordable than the Orange Pi RK3399, faster and more feature-rich than the Orange Pi 3. There is also an Orange Pi 4B variant which adds a Lightspeeur 2801S AI...
Continue ReadingDepthAI enables real time depth vision to the Raspberry Pi
For a while now, Edge computing on the Raspberry PI has experienced a bit of ups and downs, especially with the trend of featuring AI in everything. The Raspberry Pi most times does not function properly with any reliable AI applications. A typical object detection on the Raspberry Pi...
Continue ReadingBluno Nano – An Arduino Nano with Bluetooth 4.0
Here comes the second member in DFRobot Bluno family, the Bluno Nano. Came in a size of a gum, the Bluno Nano is perfect for BLE projects with limited space or weight. You may also check Bluetooth microcontrollor selection guide to get more information. Everything is getting smart...
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