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.
Learn to Build Intelligent Embedded Systems
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.
Step into the world of Edge AI with a clear, practical introduction to Edge Impulse Studio—no prior AI experience required.
Follow a complete, real-world workflow to create a Keyword Spotting AI application, covering data collection, model training, optimization, and on-device inference using the Edge Impulse Studio.
Bridge the gap between embedded systems and machine learning and learn how to bring intelligence directly onto your hardware.
Perfect for embedded engineers, educators, students, and makers looking to stay ahead in AI-enabled product development.
Program, build, and master 60+ projects with the Wireless RP2040
The Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W are based on the fast, efficient, and low-cost dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ RP2040 microcontroller chip running at up to 133 MHz and sporting 264 KB of SRAM and 2 MB of Flash memory. Besides spacious memory, the Pico and Pico W offer many GPIO pins, and popular peripheral interface modules like ADC, SPI, I²C, UART, PWM, timing modules, a hardware debug interface, and an internal temperature sensor.
The Raspberry Pi Pico W additionally includes an on-board Infineon CYW43439 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chipset. At the time of writing this book, the Bluetooth firmware was not yet available. Wi-Fi is however fully supported at 2.4 GHz using the 802.11b/g/n protocols.
This book is an introduction to using the Raspberry Pi Pico W in conjunction with the MicroPython programming language. The Thonny development environment (IDE) is used in all of the 60+ working and tested projects covering the following topics:
Installing the MicroPython on Raspberry Pi Pico using a Raspberry Pi or a PC
Timer interrupts and external interrupts
Analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) projects
Using the internal temperature sensor and external sensor chips
Using the internal temperature sensor and external temperature sensor chips
Datalogging projects
PWM, UART, I²C, and SPI projects
Using Bluetooth, WiFi, and apps to communicate with smartphones
Digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) projects
All projects are tried & tested. They can be implemented on both the Raspberry Pi Pico and Raspberry Pi Pico W, although the Wi-Fi-based subjects will run on the Pico W only. Basic programming and electronics experience are required to follow the projects. Brief descriptions, block diagrams, detailed circuit diagrams, and full MicroPython program listings are given for all projects.
The Most Iconic Oscilloscopes in Electronics History
The 7000 Series was the most iconic family of oscilloscopes in the history of technology. Introduced in 1969 by Tektronix, the sector’s leader at the time, this remarkable line of instruments defined an era and became a benchmark for generations of engineers, researchers, and technicians.
Throughout the 1970s and well beyond, 7000-Series oscilloscopes were a constant presence in laboratories, universities, and industrial facilities around the world. Their modular plug-in architecture, exceptional flexibility, and outstanding performance embodied the engineering philosophy that made Tektronix synonymous with accuracy, innovation, and reliability.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the 7000-Series oscilloscopes, combining historical context, technical analysis, and practical insight into their design and restoration. Conceived as a continuation of Tektronix Epic Oscilloscopes, this work expands the subject into two volumes: the first devoted to mainframes and core technologies, the second focused entirely on plug-ins.
Theory, LTspice Simulation, and Hands-On Projects
MOSFETs are essential components in modern electronics, used in switching, amplification, motor control, power conversion, digital logic, and audio circuits. This book offers a practical introduction to MOSFET technology, combining clear explanations with LTspice simulations and hands-on projects.
Starting with semiconductor fundamentals, you will learn how MOSFETs operate, how they compare with BJTs, and how to apply them in real circuits. The book then progresses from basic switching applications to more advanced designs.
You will learn how to:
Understand N-channel and P-channel MOSFET operation
Work with cutoff, triode, and saturation regions
Simulate and analyze circuits using LTspice
Build switching circuits for LEDs, relays, buzzers, sensors, and motors
Create sensor circuits for light, temperature, touch, tilt, reed switches, and PIR motion detection
Control motors and fans using PWM and H-bridge circuits
Design MOSFET small-signal amplifiers
Build astable, Colpitts, Hartley, phase-shift, and Pierce oscillators
Experiment with MOSFET digital logic
Explore buck and boost DC-DC converters
Understand the basics of MOSFET audio power amplifiers
Written for engineers, students, and experienced makers, this book connects theory with simulation and practical construction, giving you the knowledge and experience to design and experiment with MOSFET circuits with confidence.
Zeitsteuerung, Scheduler, PIO und Zustandsmaschinen
Multitasking ist der Schlüssel zu leistungsfähigen Embedded-Systemen, und zugleich eine der größten Herausforderungen in der Mikrocontroller-Programmierung. Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen Schritt für Schritt, wie Sie von einem einfachen Ein-Task-Programm zu einem strukturierten, reaktionsfähigen und skalierbaren System gelangen. Dabei steht nicht nur das Wie, sondern vor allem das Warum im Mittelpunkt.
Sie lernen:
warum scheinbare Parallelität entsteht
weshalb blockierende Programme instabil werden
wie Aufgaben effizient und kontrolliert parallel ablaufen
Ausgehend vom klassischen Superloop vermittelt das Buch moderne Multitasking-Strategien – von nicht-blockierender Programmierung und Tick-Systemen bis zu Task-Schedulern, Zustandsmaschinen und ereignisgesteuerten Konzepten.
Der Fokus liegt auf der Praxis: Sensoren, Displays, Kommunikation und reale Anwendungen werden Schritt für Schritt integriert und mit verständlich kommentierten Beispielprogrammen erklärt.
Fortgeschrittene Themen umfassen:
Multicore-Programmierung mit dem Raspberry Pi Pico
asynchrones Programmieren mit uasyncio
RTOS-Grundlagen mit FreeRTOS
die Kombination aus Multicore und RTOS
Dabei werden auch die Grenzen dieser Techniken, insbesondere unter MicroPython, klar aufgezeigt.
Das Buch richtet sich an ambitionierte Einsteiger und fortgeschrittene Entwickler, die Embedded-Systeme fundiert verstehen und robuste, wartbare Multitasking-Anwendungen entwickeln möchten.
Clever Tricks with ATmega328 Pro Mini Boards
With a simple Pro Mini board and a few other components, projects that 20 or 30 years ago were unthinkable (or would have cost a small fortune) are realized easily and affordably in this book: From simple LED effects to a full battery charging and testing station that will put a rechargeable through its paces, there’s something for everyone.
All the projects are based on the ATmega328 microcontroller, which offers endless measuring, switching, and control options with its 20 input and output lines. For example, with a 7-segment display and a few resistors, you can build a voltmeter or an NTC-based thermometer. The Arduino platform offers the perfect development environment for programming this range of boards.
Besides these very practical projects, the book also provides the necessary knowledge for you to create projects based on your own ideas. How to measure, and what? Which transistor is suitable for switching a certain load? When is it better to use an IC? How do you switch mains voltage? Even LilyPad-based battery-operated projects are discussed in detail, as well as many different motors, from simple DC motors to stepper motors.
Sensors are another exciting topic: For example, a simple infrared receiver that can give disused remote controls a new lease on life controlling your home, and a tiny component that can actually measure the difference in air pressure between floor and table height!
Build Smart Applications with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32
Discover how easy and exciting mobile app development can be with MIT App Inventor. This hands-on guide takes you from basic concepts to building real-world mobile applications using a simple visual programming approach—no prior coding experience required. You will create IoT and AI-powered apps for Android devices and explore how App Inventor can also be used with iPhones and iPads.
Connect your applications to platforms such as Arduino UNO R4 WiFi, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico (2)W and Raspberry Pi 5, enabling you to build smart, connected systems.
Inside the book, you will learn how to:
Build interactive apps using buttons, images, sound, and multimedia
Create text-to-speech and speech-recognition applications
Develop camera-based and location-aware (GPS) apps
Design useful tools such as calculators and educational apps
Work with smartphone sensors like accelerometers and light sensors
Build AI-powered applications, including voice assistants and image-generation features
Send and receive messages, and create communication-based apps
Connect mobile apps to hardware using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Control real devices such as LEDs, motors, and sensors
Designed for beginners, students, and hobbyists, this book focuses on learning by doing. By the end, you will have the skills and confidence to create your own innovative applications that interact with both the digital and physical worlds.
Start building and turning your ideas into reality.
Understanding and Using Them Effectively
What happens in electronics is invisible to the naked eye. The instrument that allows to accurately visualize electrical signals, the one through which the effects of electronics become apparent to us, is the oscilloscope.
Alas, when one first ventures into electronics, it is often without an oscilloscope. And one is left fumbling, both physically and mentally. Observing an electrical signal on a screen for the first time is a revelation. Nobody wishes to forgo that marvel again. There is no turning back.
In electronics, if one wishes to progress with both enjoyment and understanding, an oscilloscope is essential. This marks the beginning of a period of questioning: how to choose one? And no sooner is that question answered than a whole string of others arises, which can be summed up in just one: how does one use the oscilloscope in such a way that what it displays truly reflects the reality of the signals?
Rémy Mallard is a passionate communicator with a gift for making complex technical subjects understandable and engaging. In this book, he provides clear answers to essential questions about using an oscilloscope and offers a wealth of guidance to help readers explore and understand the electrical signals behind electronic systems. With his accessible style and practical insights, this book is a valuable tool for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of electronics.
A Practical Guide to AI, Python, and Hardware Projects
Welcome to your BeagleY-AI journey! This compact, powerful, and affordable single-board computer is perfect for developers and hobbyists. With its dedicated 4 TOPS AI co-processor and a 1.4 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, the BeagleY-AI is equipped to handle both AI applications and real-time I/O tasks. Powered by the Texas Instruments AM67A processor, it offers DSPs, a 3D graphics unit, and video accelerators.
Inside this handbook, you‘ll find over 50 hands-on projects that cover a wide range of topics—from basic circuits with LEDs and sensors to an AI-driven project. Each project is written in Python 3 and includes detailed explanations and full program listings to guide you. Whether you‘re a beginner or more advanced, you can follow these projects as they are or modify them to fit your own creative ideas.
Here’s a glimpse of some exciting projects included in this handbook:
Morse Code Exerciser with LED or BuzzerType a message and watch it come to life as an LED or buzzer translates your text into Morse code.
Ultrasonic Distance MeasurementUse an ultrasonic sensor to measure distances and display the result in real time.
Environmental Data Display & VisualizationCollect temperature, pressure, and humidity readings from the BME280 sensor, and display or plot them on a graphical interface.
SPI – Voltmeter with ADCLearn how to measure voltage using an external ADC and display the results on your BeagleY-AI.
GPS Coordinates DisplayTrack your location with a GPS module and view geographic coordinates on your screen.
BeagleY-AI and Raspberry Pi 4 CommunicationDiscover how to make your BeagleY-AI and Raspberry Pi communicate over a serial link and exchange data.
AI-Driven Object Detection with TensorFlow LiteSet up and run an object detection model using TensorFlow Lite on the BeagleY-AI platform, with complete hardware and software details provided.
32 neue Projekte, praktische Beispiele und Übungen mit dem Elektor Arduino Nano MCCAB Trainingsboard
Die Elektronik und die Mikrocontrollertechnik bieten die Möglichkeit, kreativ tätig zu sein. Mit diesem Mikrocontroller-Praxiskurs besteht die Möglichkeit, eigene Arduino-Projekte zu realisieren und solche Erfolgsmomente erleben zu können. Im Idealfall funktioniert beim ersten Einschalten alles so, wie man es sich vorgestellt hat. In der Praxis läuft es dagegen selten wie erwartet. Dann braucht man Kenntnisse, um den Grund für das Nichtfunktionieren effizient suchen und finden zu können.
In diesem Buch für Fortgeschrittene steigen wir tief in die Welt der Mikrocontroller und der Arduino IDE ein, um neue Verfahren und Details kennen zu lernen, und erfolgreich noch anspruchsvollere Situationen angehen und lösen zu können.
Mit diesem Buch gibt der Autor dem Leser das nötige Rüstzeug, um eigenständig Projekte zu kreieren und auch schnell Fehler finden zu können. Anstatt nur fertige Lösungen zu bieten, erklärt er die Hintergründe, die verwendete Hardware und die eventuell benötigten Tools. Er stellt Aufgaben, bei denen der Leser seine eigene Kreativität einbringt und den Arduino-Sketch selbst schreibt.
Falls man einmal keine vernünftige Idee hat und nicht weiterkommt, gibt es natürlich zu jedem Projekt und zu jeder Aufgabe einen Lösungsvorschlag mit zugehöriger Software, der im Buch ausführlich kommentiert und erklärt wird.
Sie erfahren mit diesem Praxiskurs mehr über das Innenleben des Arduino Nano und des darauf befindlichen Mikrocontrollers. Sie lernen Hardware-Module kennen, mit denen Sie neue interessante Projekte realisieren werden. Sie beschäftigen sich mit Softwareverfahren wie z. B. "Zustandsmaschinen", durch deren Anwendung sich Aufgabenstellungen oft einfacher und übersichtlicher lösen lassen.
Die zahlreichen praktischen Projekt- und Übungs-Sketche realisieren wir wieder auf dem vom "Mikrocontroller-Praxiskurs für Arduino-Einsteiger" bekannten MCCAB Trainingsboard, das die gesamte Hardware-Peripherie und die Bedienungselemente enthält, die wir für die Ein-/Ausgabe-Operationen unserer Sketche benötigen.
Leser, die das MCCAB Trainingsboard noch nicht besitzen, können die benötigte Hardware separat erwerben, oder alternativ auch auf einem Breadboard aufbauen.
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.
