INA381A1 Overcurrent detection circuit
https://www.electronics-lab.com/ina381a1-overcurrent-detection-circuit/
Sample overcurrent detection circuit from Texas Instruments. Click link below to download PDF. This is a unidirectional current sensing solution generally referred to as overcurrent protection (OCP) that can provide an overcurrent alert signal to shut off a system for a threshold current and re-engage the system once the output drops below a desired voltage […]
2 Channel High Current Arduino Relay Shield
https://www.electronics-lab.com/project/2-channel-high-current-arduino-relay-shield/
2 Channel Relay Shield for Arduino UNO is a simple and convenient way to interface 2 relays for switching applications in your project. The board has been designed using large current relay that can handle a load up to 30Amps. Relay circuit is optically isolated to prevent any kind of EMI noise. The board directly […]
PowMeter Shield Nano – Tiny power monitor shield for Arduino
https://www.electronics-lab.com/powmeter-shield-nano-tiny-power-monitor-shield-arduino/
The powerful, tiny power monitor shield for your Arduino Nano. Constantly and completely monitor your Arduino project’s power consumption with the PowMeter shield. This versatile solution replaces up to four multimeters with a ten gram device. Advantages of PowMeter Nano: A very small footprint. The shield attaches directly to your Nano, adding only 23 millimetres […]
CurrentRanger – Auto-ranging current meter
https://www.electronics-lab.com/currentranger-auto-ranging-current-meter/
Felix designed a precision Auto-ranging nanoAmp ammeter with loads of features. He writes: CurrentRanger is a nanoAmp current meter featuring auto-ranging, uni/bi-directional modes, bluetooth data logging options and more. It is a highly hackable and affordable ultra low-burden-voltage ammeter, appropriate for hobby and professional use where capturing fast current transients and measurement precision are important. […]
Sony’s Spresense Multicore Microcontroller made for IoT development
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sonys-spresense-multicore-microcontroller-made-iot-development/
Spresense is a compact development board based on Sony’s power-efficient multicore microcontroller CXD5602. It allows developers to create IoT applications in a very short time and is supported by the Arduino IDE as well as the more advanced NuttX based SDK. Integrated GPS – The embedded GNSS with support for GPS and GLONASS enables applications where […]
I2C GPS Module with NMEA decoding
https://www.electronics-lab.com/i2c-gps-module-nmea-decoding/
David Johnson-Davies designed a GPS module that decodes the NMEA sentences on ATtiny841, and this also runs the I2C slave routine. He writes: This is a compact GPS module with an I2C interface, making it easy to read the GPS parameters from another project without needing to worry about parsing the NMEA sentences. It’s a […]
Teardown of an Array 3711A 300W DC electronic load
https://www.electronics-lab.com/teardown-array-3711a-300w-dc-electronic-load/
Kerry Wong did a teardown of an Array 3711A 300W electronic load. He writes: The Arrary 3711A can sink 300W with a maximum load current of 30A and maximum load voltage of 300V. It can be used in constant current, constant power or constant resistance mode and can be controlled remotely via an RS232 interface. […]
New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ will only cost $25
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-raspberry-pi-3-model-will-cost-25/
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ is likely the most popular maker board available today at $35, but it just got a little brother, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+. Raspberry Pi.org announced a new smaller and cheaper board of the RP3 series. You can now get the 1.4GHz clock speed, 5GHz wireless networking and improved […]
Elegoo Gift Guide Is for a Complete Arduino Starter Kit with 20% discount
https://www.electronics-lab.com/elegoo-el-kit-001-complete-hands-arduino-starter-kit/
Arduino is an open source software and electronics platform that has evolved the open hardware, DIY (do it yourself), makers, STEM, and the electronics industry. Arduino has grown to be one of the best learning platforms for young engineers and students. Using an Arduino a student new to electronics and embedded systems can easily build […]
Variscite launches NXP iMX8X based VAR-SOM-MX8X System on Module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/variscite-launches-nxp-imx8x-based-var-som-mx8x-system-module/
Variscite has announced the launch of a new i.MX 8X-based Module. The VAR-SOM-MX8X product family supports NXP i.MX 8QuadXPlus / 8DualXPlus / 8DualX processors with up to 4 1.2GHz Cortex™-A35 cores. The module provides efficient power/performance architecture, built-in safety features and highly integrated multimedia support. This highly integrated solution is designed to support a wide […]