The short-wave technique has a very particular appeal: It can easily bridge long distances. By reflecting short-wave signals off the conductive layers of the ionosphere, they can be received in places beyond the horizon and therefore can reach anywhere on earth. Although technology is striving for ever higher frequencies, and radio is usually listened to on FM, DAB+, satellite or the Internet, modern means of transmission require extensive infrastructure and are extremely vulnerable. In the event of a global power outage, there is nothing more important than the short-wave. Amateur radio is not only a hobby, it’s also an emergency radio system! Elektor’s SDR-Shield is a versatile shortwave receiver up to 30 MHz. Using an Arduino and the appropriate software, radio stations, morse signals, SSB stations, and digital signals can be received. In this book, successful author and enthusiastic radio amateur, Burkhard Kainka describes the modern practice of software defined radio using the Elektor SDR Shield. He not only imparts a theoretical background but also explains numerous open source software tools.

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59 Experiments with Arduino IDE and Python The main aim of this book is to teach the Arduino IDE and MicroPython programming languages in ESP32 based projects, using the highly popular ESP32 DevKitC development board. Many simple, basic, and intermediate level projects are provided in the book using the Arduino IDE with ESP32 DevKitC. All projects have been tested and work. Block diagrams, circuit diagrams, and complete program listings of all projects are given with explanations. In addition, several projects are provided for programming the ESP32 DevKitC using MicroPython. The projects provided in this book are designed to teach the following features of the ESP32 processor: GPIOs Touch sensors External interrupts Timer interrupts I²C and I²S SPI PWM ADC DAC UART Hall sensor Temperature sensor Infrared controller Reading and writing to SD card Reading and writing to flash memory RTC timer Chip ID Security and encryption Wi-Fi and network programming Bluetooth BLE programming Communication mobile devices Low power design ESP-IDF programming The projects have been organized with increasing levels of difficulty. Readers are encouraged to tackle the projects in the order given. A specially prepared hardware kit (SKU 18305) is available from Elektor. With the help of this hardware, it should be easy and fun to build the projects in this book.

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Over 45 Builds for the Legendary 555 Chip (and the 556, 558) The 555 timer IC, originally introduced by the Signetics Corporation around 1971, is sure to rank high among the most popular analog integrated circuits ever produced. Originally called the IC Time Machine, this chip has been used in many timer-related projects by countless people over decades. This book is all about designing projects based on the 555 timer IC. Over 45 fully tested and documented projects are presented. All projects have been fully tested by the author by constructing them individually on a breadboard. You are not expected to have any programming experiences for constructing or using the projects given in the book. However, it’s definitely useful to have some knowledge of basic electronics and the use of a breadboard for constructing and testing electronic circuits. Some of the projects in the book are: Alternately Flashing Two LEDs Changing LED Flashing Rate Touch Sensor On/Off Switch Switch On/Off Delay Light-Dependent Sound Dark/Light Switch Tone Burst Generator Long Duration Timer Chasing LEDs LED Roulette Game Traffic Lights Continuity Tester Electronic Lock Switch Contact Debouncing Toy Electronic Organ Multiple Sensor Alarm System Metronome Voltage Multipliers Electronic Dice 7-Segment Display Counter Motor Control 7-Segment Display Dice Electronic Siren Various Other Projects The projects given in the book can be modified or expanded by you for your very own applications. Electronic engineering students, people engaged in designing small electronic circuits, and electronic hobbyists should find the projects in the book instructive, fun, interesting, and useful.

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Getting started with the world’s best open-source PCB tool The latest iteration of KiCad, the world’s best free-to-use Printed Circuit Board tool, is packed with features usually found only in expensive commercial CAD tools. This modern, cross-platform application suite built around schematic and design editors, with auxiliary applications is a stable and mature PCB tool. KiCad 8 is a perfect fit for electronic engineers and makers. Here are the most significant improvements and features in KiCad 8, both over and under the hood: Modern user interface, completely redesigned from earlier versions Improved and customizable electrical and design rule checkers Theme editor allowing you to customize KiCad on your screen Ability to import projects from Eagle, CADSTART, and more Python scripting API Improved integrated SPICE circuit simulator Multi-sheet schematics Filters define selectable elements Enhanced interactive router helps you draw single tracks and differential pairs with precision New or enhanced tools to draw tracks, measure distances, tune track lengths, etc. Advanced interactive router Built-in bill of materials generator Realistic ray-tracing capable 3D viewer Customizable teardrops Plug-in manager for quick installation of themes, libraries and functionalities such as autorouters and BOM generators This book will teach you to use KiCad through a practical approach. It will help you become productive quickly and start designing your own boards. Example projects illustrate the basic features of KiCad, even if you have no prior knowledge of PCB design. The author describes the entire workflow from schematic entry to the intricacies of finalizing the files for PCB production and offers sound guidance on the process. Further full-fledged projects, of incremental difficulty, will be presented in a second book, together with a variety of advanced recipes.

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... qui sèchent les cours mais soudent sans se brûler les doigts Par où commencer pour débuter en électronique ? Vais-je m'égarer en explorant l'internet ? Il regorge de schémas, mais sont-ils fiables ? Me faut-il un livre avec des montages simples ou plutôt un livre sur les composants ? Après trente ans de pratique, l'auteur de ce livre, resté l'éternel débutant qui réalisait lui-même son premier montage des l'âge de dix ans, partage ici sa soif toujours vive d'apprendre. Fin pédagogue, il guide les débutants et répond aux questions que trop de livres laissent en suspens : « Quel type de fer à souder acheter ? »... « Un multimètre à 5 € peut-il suffire ? »... « Un oscilloscope est-il indispensable ? »... « Peut-on installer son montage dans une boîte à cigares ? »... Rémy Mallard démystifie l'électronique en n'utilisant que ce qu'il vous faut de théorie pour aborder joyeusement la pratique sans risque de faire de grosses bêtises. Vous apprendrez à identifier les composants et leur rôle (résistances, condensateurs, bobines, diodes, transistors, relais, commutateurs...) mais aussi à les récupérer, les tester et les ranger. Bientôt vous saurez lire un schéma, choisir vos outils et mettre en boîte vos montages. Rémy connaît toutes les astuces et vous révèle les pratiques à éviter. La matière de cet ouvrage, ce sont des montages simples et ludiques, réalisables sur des plaques d'expérimentation sans soudure: sirène, orgue, chenillard lumineux, interrupteur photosensible, thermomètre, alarme, générateur de picotements, indicateur de niveau de liquide, clignotant à vitesse variable selon la lumière ambiante, indicateur à fenêtre programmable, minuterie avec préavis d'extinction, chenillard de style K2000 (lumineux et sonore), gradateur de lumière à commande infrarouge... Vous commencerez par le code des couleurs et finirez par programmer des PIC !

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Program and Build Raspberry Pi 5 Based Ham Station Utilities with the RTL-SDR The RTL-SDR devices (V3 and V4) have gained popularity among radio amateurs because of their very low cost and rich features. A basic system may consist of a USB based RTL-SDR device (dongle) with a suitable antenna, a Raspberry Pi 5 computer, a USB based external audio input-output adapter, and software installed on the Raspberry Pi 5 computer. With such a modest setup, it is possible to receive signals from around 24 MHz to over 1.7 GHz. This book is aimed at amateur radio enthusiasts and electronic engineering students, as well as at anyone interested in learning to use the Raspberry Pi 5 to build electronic projects. The book is suitable for both beginners through experienced readers. Some knowledge of the Python programming language is required to understand and eventually modify the projects given in the book. A block diagram, a circuit diagram, and a complete Python program listing is given for each project, alongside a comprehensive description. The following popular RTL-SDR programs are discussed in detail, aided by step-by-step installation guides for practical use on a Raspberry Pi 5: SimpleFM GQRX SDR++ CubicSDR RTL-SDR Server Dump1090 FLDIGI Quick RTL_433 aldo xcwcp GPredict TWCLOCK CQRLOG klog Morse2Ascii PyQSO Welle.io Ham Clock CHIRP xastir qsstv flrig XyGrib FreeDV Qtel (EchoLink) XDX (DX-Cluster) WSJT-X The application of the Python programming language on the latest Raspberry Pi 5 platform precludes the use of the programs in the book from working on older versions of Raspberry Pi computers.

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Hands-on in more than 50 projects 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 STM32CubeIDE software with the Nucleo-L476RG development board. In the early Chapters of the book the architecture of the Nucleo family is briefly described. The book covers many projects using most features of the Nucleo-L476RG development board where the full software listings for the STM32CubeIDE are given for each project together with extensive descriptions. The projects range from simple flashing LEDs to more complex projects using modules, devices, and libraries such as GPIO, ADC, DAC, I²C, SPI, LCD, DMA, analogue inputs, power management, X-CUBE-MEMS1 library, DEBUGGING, and others. In addition, several projects are given using the popular Nucleo Expansion Boards. These Expansion Boards plug on top of the Nucleo development boards and provide sensors, relays, accelerometers, gyroscopes, Wi-Fi, and many others. Using an expansion board together with the X-CUBE-MEMS1 library simplifies the task of project development considerably. All the projects in the book have been tested and are working. The following sub-headings are given for each project: Project Title, Description, Aim, Block Diagram, Circuit Diagram, and Program Listing for the STM32CubeIDE. In this book you will learn about STM32 microcontroller architecture; the Nucleo-L476RG development board in projects using the STM32CubeIDE integrated software development tool; external and internal interrupts and DMA; DEBUG, a program developed using the STM32CubeIDE; the MCU in Sleep, Stop, and in Standby modes; Nucleo Expansion Boards with the Nucleo development boards. What you need a PC with Internet connection and a USB port; STM32CubeIDE software (available at STMicroelectronics website free of charge) the project source files, available from the book’s webpage hosted by Elektor; Nucleo-L476RG development board; simple electronic devices such as LEDs, temperature sensor, I²C and SPI chips, and a few more; Nucleo Expansion Boards (optional).

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Un aperçu approfondi de l'architecture AVR 8 bits présente dans les microcontrôleurs ATtiny et ATmega, principalement d'un point de vue logiciel et programmation. Explorez l'architecture AVR en utilisant le langage C et le langage assembleur dans Microchip Studio (anciennement Atmel Studio) avec les microcontrôleurs ATtiny. Apprenez les détails du fonctionnement interne des microcontrôleurs AVR, notamment les registres internes et la carte mémoire des microcontrôleur ATtiny. Programmez les microcontrôleurs ATtiny en utilisant un programmateur/débogueur Atmel-ICE, ou utilisez un programmateur "maison" bon marché, ou même un Arduino Uno comme programmateur. La plupart des exemples de code peuvent être exécutés à l'aide du simulateur AVR de Microchip Studio. Apprenez à écrire des programmes pour les microcontrôleurs ATtiny en langage assembleur. Découvrez comment le langage assembleur est converti en instructions de code machine par le programme assembleur. Découvrez comment les programmes écrits en langage de programmation C se traduitsent en langage assembleur et finalement en instructions de code machine. Utiliser le débogueur Microchip Studio en combinaison avec un programmateur/débogueur USB matériel pour tester les programmes en langage assembleur et langage C ou utiliser le simulateur AVR Microchip Studio. Les microcontrôleurs ATtiny en boîtier DIP sont utilisés dans ce volume pour une exploitation facile sur des platine d'essai électroniques, en ciblant principalement les ATtiny13(A) et ATtiny25/45/85. Comprenez la synchronisation des instructions et les horloges des microcontrôleurs AVR en utilisant les microcontrôleurs ATtiny. Devenez un expert AVR avec des compétences avancées en débogage et en programmation.

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La FNIRSI DWS-200 est une puissante station de soudage intelligente de 200 W, idéale pour les applications de soudage électronique. Alimenté par une alimentation à découpage, il fonctionne sans problème avec une large plage de tension d'entrée de 100 à 240 V. La station offre une plage de température réglable de 100°C à 450°C et permet de basculer facilement entre °C et °F. Pour améliorer l'efficacité, il prend en charge jusqu'à trois valeurs de température prédéfinies et peut se connecter à un support de fer à souder pour l'activation du mode veille. La station dispose également d'un mode de courbe de température dynamique pour la surveillance des données en temps réel, garantissant des performances précises et cohérentes dans les tâches de soudage exigeantes. Features Puissance de sortie maximale de 200 W, permettant un chauffage rapide Large entrée de tension adaptative de 100 à 240 V Écran TFT couleur HD de 2,8 pouces avec contrôle intelligent Plusieurs groupes prédéfinis pour basculer rapidement entre différents paramètres Prend en charge les types de poignées à souder F245 et F210, offrant ainsi une flexibilité pour différentes applications de soudage Mode veille en temps réel pour prolonger la durée de vie de la panne à souder Surveillance multimode en temps réel de l'état de l'alimentation et de la température, améliorant ainsi la sécurité et la précision Spécifications Puissance maximale 200 W (maximum) Plage de température 100°C~450°C Écran Écran couleur TFT HD de 2,8 pouces Temps de chauffage 1 seconde Temps de fusion 3 secondes Tension d'entrée 100-240 V (CA) Fusible d'entrée 3A Type de poignée à souder F245 Dimensions (station) 156 x 96 x 103 mm Poids (station) 475 g Inclus 1x FNIRSI DWS-200 station de soudage 1x Poignée à souder F245 6x Pannes à souder (B, KU, K, C2, I, JS) 1x Câble de connexion 2x Coups de main 1x Câble d'alimentation (UE) Téléchargements Manual Firmware V1.3

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This book is about DC electric motors and their use in Arduino and Raspberry Pi Zero W based projects. The book includes many tested and working projects where each project has the following sub-headings: Title of the project Description of the project Block diagram Circuit diagram Project assembly Complete program listing of the project Full description of the program The projects in the book cover the standard DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, and mobile robots. The book is aimed at students, hobbyists, and anyone else interested in developing microcontroller based projects using the Arduino Uno or the Raspberry Pi Zero W. One of the nice features of this book is that it gives complete projects for remote control of a mobile robot from a mobile phone, using the Arduino Uno as well as the Raspberry Pi Zero W development boards. These projects are developed using Wi-Fi as well as the Bluetooth connectivity with the mobile phone. Readers should be able to move a robot forward, reverse, turn left, or turn right by sending simple commands from a mobile phone. Full program listings of all the projects as well as the detailed program descriptions are given in the book. Users should be able to use the projects as they are presented, or modify them to suit to their own needs.

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Sound Secrets and Technology What would today’s rock and pop music be without electric lead and bass guitars? These instruments have been setting the tone for more than sixty years. Their underlying sound is determined largely by their electrical components. But, how do they actually work? Almost no one is able to explain this to the true musician with no technical background. This book answers many questions simply, in an easily-understandable manner. For the interested musician (and others), this book unveils, in a simple and well-grounded way, what have, until now, been regarded as manufacturer secrets. The examination explores deep within the guitar, including pickups and electrical environment, so that guitar electronics are no longer considered highly secret. With a few deft interventions, many instruments can be rendered more versatile and made to sound a lot better – in the most cost-effective manner. The author is an experienced electronics professional and active musician. He has thoroughly tested everything described here, in practice.

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Le Peak Atlas ESR70 gold est une version améliorée du précédent Peak Atlas ESR70 Plus. Il fait tout ce que l’ESR70 Plus a fait mais en mieux. Il mesure désormais la capacité jusqu'à 10 fois plus rapidement et sur une plage plus large, grâce à de nouveaux algorithmes de test. La mesure de capacité est également beaucoup moins influencée par les résistances parallèles ou les courants de fuite grâce à notre nouveau système de mesure Triple-Slope. À l'aide des sondes plaquées or fournies (amovibles), l'Atlas ESR70 gold peut mesurer l'ESR jusqu'à une résolution de 0,01 ohms, jusqu'à 40 ohms. Il peut même mesurer l'ESR pour les condensateurs en circuit. Les sondes sont amovibles, permettant d'installer des sondes compatibles de 2 mm. Des alertes sonores sont produites pour différents niveaux ESR, vous permettant d'effectuer de nombreux tests successivement sans avoir à regarder l'écran. L'ESR70 prend automatiquement en compte la réactance capacitive, de sorte que même les condensateurs de faible valeur (jusqu'à 0,3 uF) peuvent mesurer l'ESR avec précision. Caractéristiques Utilise une seule pile alcaline AAA (incluse). LCD alphanumérique avec rétroéclairage. Analyse automatique - démarrez lorsque vous appliquez les sondes. Décharge automatique du condensateur grâce à la fonction de décharge contrôlée. Mesure ESR (et faible résistance CC) (même en circuit). Réactance capacitive automatiquement prise en compte pour garantir une ESR précise. Mesure de capacité (si test hors circuit). Alertes sonores pour différents niveaux ESR. Plage de mesure ESR étendue jusqu'à 40 Ohms. Alternatives de sonde en option faciles à installer. Nouvelles fonctionnalités gold Écran LCD amélioré avec un meilleur rétroéclairage. Mesure de capacité 10 fois plus rapide pour les gros condensateurs. Système d'options utilisateur amélioré. Nouveau système de mesure à triple pente pour réduire considérablement l'influence de la résistance parallèle et/ou du courant de fuite sur les mesures de capacité. Plage de mesure de capacité beaucoup plus large, désormais de 0,3 uF à 90 000 uF (au lieu de 1 uF à 22 000 uF). Caractéristiques Type d'analyseur ESR et capacité Types de composants Condensateurs (>0,3 uF) Gamme ESR 0,00 Ohm à 40,0 Ohm Résolution ESR À partir de 0,01 Ohm Utilisation en circuit ESR uniquement Plage de capacité 0,3 uF à 90 000 uF Type de batterie Pile alcaline AAA 1,5 V (fournie). Durée de vie typique de 1 500 opérations Type d'affichage LCD alphanumérique (avec rétroéclairage) Inclus Peak Atlas ESR70 gold Câbles de test extra longs et extra flexibles (450 mm ou câble recouvert de silicone) Fiches et prises plaquées or 2 mm avec pinces crocodiles plaquées or amovibles Guide d'utilisation illustré et complet Pile alcaline AAA Téléchargements Fiche technique (EN) Guide de l'utilisateur (FR) Guide de l'utilisateur (FR) Guide de l'utilisateur (informatique)

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Learn RC and RL Filters with Hands-On Circuits and Simulation Introduction to Electronic Filters is your comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, and applying first-order electronic filters using resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Whether you are a student, maker, or educator, this book demystifies the theory behind RC and RL filters and bridges the gap between concepts and real-world applications through simulation and experimentation. From the basics of frequency response and phase shift to hands-on breadboard builds and Python-based simulations, this book offers a deeply practical learning experience. You will learn to analyse filters using Bode plots and phasors, and explore applications in audio tone shaping, sensor signal conditioning, noise reduction, and power supply filtering. As you progress, you’ll build, measure, simulate, and tune filters using modern tools like CircuitLab, Python, and the Analog Discovery 3. Each chapter includes thoughtfully crafted activities that reinforce learning by doing – designing filters for specific tasks, simulating dynamic behaviour, and observing how theory translates into performance. Inside you’ll find: A clear introduction to the fundamentals of electronic filters Detailed explanations of RC and RL filters, cutoff frequency, and phase Guided activities using both simulation and hardware tools Real-life applications in audio, sensors, power supplies, and more A beginner-friendly primer on Python and algebra for electronics Whether you’re working through simulations or experimenting with real components on your workbench, this book will help you develop a solid understanding of electronic filters and their role in practical circuits.

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Plot, Cut, Drill, Mill and Laser with the Z99 This book covers the construction, hardware, software, and operation of the Z99 – CNC machine. This is a multifunctional 4-axis machine for home construction. The capabilities of the Z99 machine include: large-format schematic plotting PCB plotting with etch-resist pens schematic plotting with conductive-ink pens letter cutting out of vinyl paper cutting PCB/substrate drilling PCB/substrate milling text milling laser engraving laser cutting of solder paste masks By making the support software available as freeware, readers of the book are challenged and encouraged to develop new applications for the Z99. The machine would not be of much use if the user has no option to create suitable files for the designs in mind. A large part of this book is dedicated to creating source files in a variety of freeware software packages, including Inkscape, DesignSpark PCB, KiCad, and FlatCAM. The book is also useful for readers keen to comprehend and then master the basic structure of HPGL, Gerber, Drill, and G-code files, as well as to have a go at deciphering them using software.

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Avec cette alimentation USB-C PD de 65 W (avec technologie GaN), vous pouvez immédiatement commencer à utiliser le fer à souder FNIRSI HS-01. Bien entendu, vous pouvez également utiliser ce chargeur pour charger rapidement vos tablettes et smartphones via USB-C et USB-A. Inclus Alimentation USB-C 65 W PD GaN (UE)

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Ready-to-use devices and self-built Arduino nodes in the 'The Things Network' LoRaWAN has developed excellently as a communication solution in the IoT. The Things Network (TTN) has contributed to this. The Things Network was upgraded to The Things Stack Community Edition (TTS (CE)). The TTN V2 clusters were closed towards the end of 2021. This book shows you the necessary steps to operate LoRaWAN nodes using TTS (CE) and maybe extend the network of gateways with an own gateway. Meanwhile, there are even LoRaWAN gateways suitable for mobile use with which you can connect to the TTN server via your cell phone. The author presents several commercial LoRaWAN nodes and new, low-cost and battery-powered hardware for building autonomous LoRaWAN nodes. Registering LoRaWAN nodes and gateways in the TTS (CE), providing the collected data via MQTT and visualization via Node-RED, Cayenne, Thingspeak, and Datacake enable complex IoT projects and completely new applications at very low cost. This book will enable you to provide and visualize data collected with battery-powered sensors (LoRaWAN nodes) wirelessly on the Internet. You will learn the basics for smart city and IoT applications that enable, for example, the measurement of air quality, water levels, snow depths, the determination of free parking spaces (smart parking), and the intelligent control of street lighting (smart lighting), among others.

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For Speed, Area, Power, and Reliability This book teaches the fundamentals of FPGA operation, covering basic CMOS transistor theory to designing digital FPGA chips using LUTs, flip-flops, and embedded memories. Ideal for electrical engineers aiming to design large digital chips using FPGA technology. Discover: The inner workings of FPGA architecture and functionality. Hardware Description Languages (HDL) like Verilog and VHDL. The EDA tool flow for converting HDL source into a functional FPGA chip design. Insider tips for reliable, low power, and high performance FPGA designs. Example designs include: Computer-to-FPGA UART serial communication. An open-source Sump3 logic analyzer implementation. A fully functional graphics controller. What you need: Digilent BASYS3 or similar FPGA eval board with an AMD/Xilinx FPGA. Vivado EDA tool suite (available for download from AMD website free of charge). Project source files available from author’s GitHub site.

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Du détecteur à la radio définie par logiciel La technologie des radiofréquences (RF) est l'un des domaines qui permet encore de mettre en pratique ses propres idées. D'innombrables variantes de circuits avec des objectifs particuliers laissent place à des expériences et des projets significatifs. Beaucoup de choses ne sont tout simplement pas disponibles dans le commerce. Des radios à détecteur de cristal sans source d'alimentation propre, de simples récepteurs à tube avec une touche de nostalgie, les premières tentatives de réception de Software Defined Radio, des récepteurs spéciaux pour radioamateur, tout cela peut être réalisé avec peu d'effort et comme une parfaite introduction à l'électronique RF. Pendant longtemps, la construction radio a été le premier pas vers l’électronique. Il existe cependant d’autres moyens, notamment via les ordinateurs, les microcontrôleurs et le numérique. Cependant, les racines analogiques de l’électronique sont souvent négligées. La technologie radio élémentaire et les expériences faciles à réaliser sont particulièrement adaptées comme domaine d'apprentissage de l'électronique, car vous pouvez ici commencer par les bases les plus simples. Mais le lien avec la technologie numérique moderne est également évident, par exemple lorsqu'il s'agit de méthodes de réglage modernes telles que PLL et DDS ou de radios DSP modernes. Ce livre vise à donner un aperçu et à présenter une collection de projets RF simples. L'auteur souhaite vous aider à développer vos propres idées, à concevoir vos propres récepteurs et à les tester.

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Program and Build Raspberry Pi 5 Based Ham Station Utilities with the RTL-SDR The RTL-SDR devices (V3 and V4) have gained popularity among radio amateurs because of their very low cost and rich features. A basic system may consist of a USB based RTL-SDR device (dongle) with a suitable antenna, a Raspberry Pi 5 computer, a USB based external audio input-output adapter, and software installed on the Raspberry Pi 5 computer. With such a modest setup, it is possible to receive signals from around 24 MHz to over 1.7 GHz. This book is aimed at amateur radio enthusiasts and electronic engineering students, as well as at anyone interested in learning to use the Raspberry Pi 5 to build electronic projects. The book is suitable for both beginners through experienced readers. Some knowledge of the Python programming language is required to understand and eventually modify the projects given in the book. A block diagram, a circuit diagram, and a complete Python program listing is given for each project, alongside a comprehensive description. The following popular RTL-SDR programs are discussed in detail, aided by step-by-step installation guides for practical use on a Raspberry Pi 5: SimpleFM GQRX SDR++ CubicSDR RTL-SDR Server Dump1090 FLDIGI Quick RTL_433 aldo xcwcp GPredict TWCLOCK CQRLOG klog Morse2Ascii PyQSO Welle.io Ham Clock CHIRP xastir qsstv flrig XyGrib FreeDV Qtel (EchoLink) XDX (DX-Cluster) WSJT-X The application of the Python programming language on the latest Raspberry Pi 5 platform precludes the use of the programs in the book from working on older versions of Raspberry Pi computers.

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Programming and Projects for the Minima and WiFi Based on the low-cost 8-bit ATmega328P processor, the Arduino Uno R3 board is likely to score as the most popular Arduino family member, and this workhorse has been with us for many years. Eleven years later, the long-overdue successor, the Arduino Uno R4, was released. It is built around a 48 MHz, 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller and provides significantly expanded SRAM and Flash memory. Additionally, a higher-precision ADC and a new DAC are added to the design. The Uno R4 board also supports the CAN Bus with an interface. Two versions of the board are available: Uno R4 Minima, and Uno R4 WiFi. This book is about using these new boards to develop many different and interesting projects with just a handful of parts and external modules. All projects described in the book have been fully tested on the Uno R4 Minima or the Uno R4 WiFi board, as appropriate. The project topics include the reading, control, and driving of many components and modules in the kit as well as on the relevant Uno R4 board, including LEDs 7-segment displays (using timer interrupts) LCDs Sensors RFID Reader 4x4 Keypad Real-time clock (RTC) Joystick 8×8 LED matrix Motors DAC (Digital-to-analog converter) LED matrix WiFi connectivity Serial UART CAN bus Infrared controller and receiver Simulators … all in creative and educational ways with the project operation and associated software explained in great detail.

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Comme la demande pour la pose de panneaux solaires a fortement augmenté, surtout pour les installations plus vastes que les centrales de balcon, les carnets de commandes des entreprises dans le domaine du solaire sont pleins. Si vous demandez aujourd’hui un devis, vous risquez d’attendre un moment, si votre demande n’est pas tout simplement renvoyée à une date indéterminée. Une autre conséquence de cette explosion du solaire est que certaines entreprises pratiquent des prix très élevés pour réaliser des installations. Il y a pourtant une solution évidente et radicale contre les prix excessifs : Do it yourself comme le disent les Anglais. Le prix du matériel est actuellement abordable, c’est la période idéale pour ceux qui font le travail eux-mêmes. Ils ne pourraient pas réaliser davantage d’économies. À cela s’ajoutent la satisfaction de faire quelque chose d’utile, tant sur le plan économique qu’écologique, et le plaisir de construire soi-même. Dans ce numéro spécial, vous trouverez une large sélection de montages d’Elektor, du régulateur pour panneaux solaires à celui pour chauffe-eau solaire, en passant par le système d’orientation pour panneaux solaires. Ce numéro contient également des informations pratiques sur l’installation des panneaux solaires ainsi que la technologie qu’ils renferment. Enfin plusieurs articles abordent le sujet des centrales de balcon, par exemple comment les installer, comment les connecter à l’internet… Sommaire LES BASES Calculs et principes de mise en oeuvre de panneaux photovoltaïques Analyse sensorielle de la lumière Des LED pour la mesure de la lumière diurne Hélio-courant, un jeu d’enfant Charger en solaire avec/sans régulateur Sections de câbles et pertes dans les câbles pour les installations solaires Panneaux solaires Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur les panneaux solaires... Contrôleur de diode idéale Circuits à diodes à faible dissipation de puissance TRUCS ET ASTUCES Chargeur solaire à haut η Détecteur d’humidité solaire Régulateur shunt pour panneau solaire Système d’orientation simple Chargeur et régulateur à cellules solaires zBot : alimentation piles/solaire Témoin de tension pour panneau solaire Veilleuse solaire Chargeur solaire vert PROJETS Enregistreur de données énergétiquesMesurer et enregistrer la consommation d’énergie Petite alimentation solaireLumière du soleil en entrée, 3,3 V en sortie Unité de transfert de données (DTU) de fabrication maisonLecture des données de petits onduleurs avec une carte à microcontrôleur Chargeur solaire portableÀ accumulateur lithium-ion Régulation solaire thermiqueÀ la recherche du point de puissance maximale Chargeur 2 A avec régulateur MPPPresse le soleil jusqu’au dernier rayon Héliostat piloté par PCÀ la poursuite des étoiles Lampe solaireMême l’éclairage de jardin se met au sans fil Convertisseur de tension de panneau solairePour éclairage intérieur et IdO Chargeur en voyageÉnergie gratuite sur les cimes Chargeur solaire/moniteur Chargeur de batteries à panneaux solaires Convertisseurs de tension pour panneaux photovoltaïques Régulateur de charge solairePour panneaux solaires de ≤53 W Cure de soleil pour batterieChargeur de batterie solaire Bus CAN + Arduino pour la surveillance des cellules solairesDétecter et localiser les panneaux défectueux dans les grands réseaux photovoltaïques

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Getting started with the world’s best open-source PCB tool The latest iteration of KiCad, the world’s best free-to-use Printed Circuit Board tool, is packed with features usually found only in expensive commercial CAD tools. This modern, cross-platform application suite built around schematic and design editors, with auxiliary applications is a stable and mature PCB tool. KiCad 8 is a perfect fit for electronic engineers and makers. Here are the most significant improvements and features in KiCad 8, both over and under the hood: Modern user interface, completely redesigned from earlier versions Improved and customizable electrical and design rule checkers Theme editor allowing you to customize KiCad on your screen Ability to import projects from Eagle, CADSTART, and more Python scripting API Improved integrated SPICE circuit simulator Multi-sheet schematics Filters define selectable elements Enhanced interactive router helps you draw single tracks and differential pairs with precision New or enhanced tools to draw tracks, measure distances, tune track lengths, etc. Advanced interactive router Built-in bill of materials generator Realistic ray-tracing capable 3D viewer Customizable teardrops Plug-in manager for quick installation of themes, libraries and functionalities such as autorouters and BOM generators This book will teach you to use KiCad through a practical approach. It will help you become productive quickly and start designing your own boards. Example projects illustrate the basic features of KiCad, even if you have no prior knowledge of PCB design. The author describes the entire workflow from schematic entry to the intricacies of finalizing the files for PCB production and offers sound guidance on the process. Further full-fledged projects, of incremental difficulty, will be presented in a second book, together with a variety of advanced recipes.

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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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Practical Guide to Modular RF Design Build Your Own Software-Defined Radio combines RF circuitry with hardware programming and PC-based signal processing. The e-book presents a modular approach to building a complete SDR system using RF Bricks – from the mechanical framework and RF modules to measurement tools, PC software, and FPGA implementations. Practical explanations guide readers through real signal paths, construction steps, and measurement routines, linking hardware and software into a flexible SDR platform. Key topics include: Mechanical setup: RF Brick template, chassis, and 19-inch module carrier Bridges: USB isolator, I²C level shifter, I²C power switch, and practical examples Signal-chain design with RF Bricks: antennas, band filters, NanoVNA work, preamplifiers, PLLs, demodulators, direct-conversion chains, multiband options, and narrowband bricks RF measurement Bricks: single- and dual-tone sources, NPR methods, noise generators, notch filters, broadband amplifiers, and impedance bridges Useful accessories: ATU-100 tuner, X-Phase QRM eliminator, and firmware notes PC host software: SoapyAudio adjustments, GQRX, SDR++, and added functionality GnuRadio elements: control blocks, SSB demodulation, GUI components, messaging, and filter handling FPGA-based SDR: VHDL, toolchains, ADC/DAC blocks, oversampling, and a complete SSB/CW signal chain With its modular structure and detailed working examples, this e-book offers a practical path to building and extending modern SDR systems. Downloads Software

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