Snapmaker 2.0 3D printer: fastest ever project to reach $1M on Kickstarter!


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Snapmaker, the 3D printer brand that had the second most funded and fulfilled 3D printing campaign on Kickstarter, has secured another crowdfunding success with the launch of the Snapmaker 2.0. Having raised over $2M in only an hour on Kickstarter, the Snapmaker 2.0 is the latest generation of 3-in-1 3D printers from Snapmaker. Available in […]

16×2 LCD Shield for Arduino Nano


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This 16×2 LCD shield for Arduino Nano includes various addons, like 5 Tactile Switches, 3 Trimmer Potentiometers, LM35 Temperature sensor and the 16×2 LCD itself. It’s a compact shield designed to fit in small enclosures and it is intended to develop measuring devices like thermometers, voltmeters, timers, up down counters and other various project requiring […]

Using a 16×2 I2C LCD display with ESP32


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A few weeks ago, we examined the features of ESP32 module and built a simple hello world program to get ourselves familiar with the board. Today, we will continue our exploration of the ESP32 on a higher level as we will look at how to interface a 16×2 LCD with it. Displays provide a fantastic […]

Nexperia Bipolar Transistors


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Bipolar transistors in LFPAK56 – the true power package for smart efficiency These high-power bipolar transistors, housed in LFPAK56 (Power-SO8) packages, deliver DPAK-like thermal and electrical performance in just half the footprint. Offering reliable, energy-efficient performance, they are AEC-Q101 qualified and support high-temperature operation (175 °C). Features & benefits 27 types up to 100 V […]

Avnet Integrated adds AMD’s R1000 to its COM Express


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Avnet Integrated has incorporated AMD’s R1000 embedded processor family, based on the Ryzen core architecture, into its COM Express Type 6 modules. The ready-to-use computer on modules (COMs) enable developers to quickly implement the new processor technology in compact embedded systems for a rapid introduction of innovative end products, claims Avnet. The desired performance data […]

USB PD Controller from Diodes Supports Standard and Proprietary Protocols for Power Delivery


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Diodes Incorporated announced the introduction of the AP43770 USB Type-C™ power delivery (PD) controller, a highly integrated solution for implementing PD over USB in fixed and portable devices, and offline power adapters. The AP43770 is well-suited to a range of applications where USB PD is implemented, including AC adapters, power hubs, battery banks, and USB […]

A smart radar system for gesture recognition and non-contact vital signs monitoring.


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Imec adds machine learning to its 140GHz radar technology to enable intuitive man-machine interactions This week, at FutureSummits 2019, imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, presents a compact highly-sensitive 140GHz MIMO  (multiple-input multiple-output) radar system.  The MIMO setup is demonstrated for gesture recognition, supporting intuitive man-machine interactions. In addition, […]

MicroSys Electronics New module and SBC Features NXP’s Cortex-A72 based LS1028A


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German-based MicroSys Electronics has begun a limited sampling of a miriac MPX-LS1028A compute module and a sandwich-style miriac SBC-LS1028A-TSN SBC that runs Linux or the real-time Microware OS‐9 distro on NXP’s QorIQ Layerscape LS1028A SoC. It also features 5x TSN-ready GbE ports, and support for up to 2x 10GbE SerDes lanes. The miriac boards emulate […]

High-contrast OLED displays with USB interface


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Especially for small monitoring and control tasks, the display specialist ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY has developed a graphic OLED display with touch-sensitive front made of real glass. The brand new EA PLUGS102-6 is not only a display, but also a full control unit featuring a wide range of interfaces. Its 36 x 25 mm display area offers […]

World’s first consumer 3D Choco printer starting at 198 €


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It’s not just another 3D printer – it is all about Choco, edible and incredibly fancy, if you make your own Choco objects with mycusini – the first consumer 3D Choco printer coming up on Kickstarter. Create 3D Choco give-aways for your loved ones or the Choco highlight on your dessert. Easily filled with delicious […]