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Raspberry Pi Cookbooks For Python Programming Plus Software and Hardware Solutions
With millions of new users and several new models, the Raspberry Pi ecosystem continues to grow, along with new questions about the Raspberry Pi’s capabilities. The second edition of this favorite cookbook provides more than 240 hands-on recipes for running this small, low-cost computer with Linux, programming it with Python, and hooking up sensors, motors, and [...]
OBD-2 Automotive Code Encyclopedia and Cross-Reference Guide
The OBD-2 Automotive Code Encyclopedia and Cross-Reference Guide By Mandy Concepcion presents information without the sponsoring of any one particular company or organization. No endorsements are made or implied. Any reference to a company or organization is done purely for the sake of information.You gain access to a series of valuable cross-reference automotive sensor values, [...]
IoT Ready Single Board Computer With Dual CAN Bus Interface
This versatile embedded single board computer by Technologic Systems hits on all the main points for low power, cost-effective, Internet-of-Things (IoT) capable, and ready-to-deploy OEM board with an emphasis on data integrity.The TS-7553-V2 offers the ability to interface seamlessly with several different networks concurrently from a single device. With various onboard peripherals, the system connects to Ethernet, [...]
Industrial-Strength ATX Motherboard Powered By 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium And Celeron Processors
Axiomtek introduced their IMB523, an industrial-strength ATX motherboard powered by the LGA1151 socket 8th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron processors (codename: Coffee Lake) with the Intel Q370 chipset. The board features four 288-pin DDR4-2666/2400 DIMMs with a memory capacity up to 64GB to meet the demands for high-density computing applications. The Intel Coffee Lake-based ATX motherboard [...]
OBD-II Data Logging With Raspberry Pi And PiCAN2 CAN Bus Interface
In all regularity, I receive inquiries from users attempting to connect their Raspberry Pi with PiCAN CAN Bus interface to their vehicle's OBD-II diagnostics port, and the questions asked prompted me to write down the essentials to consider for such a project.Please, note: The following refers to reading CAN Bus data from a vehicle's OBD-II [...]
Passive I/Y CAN Bus Repeaters Improve CAN Bus Network Conditions
esd electronics announced their line of passive CAN Bus I- and Y-Repeaters. The I-Repeater improves the node capacity of a CAN Bus network or to insert electrical isolation, while the Y-Repeater creates a branch from one to two CAN Bus lines.All of the repeaters' CAN Bus ports comply with ISO 11898, and each repeater is available without electrical [...]
Protocol Converter Supports SAE J1939, SAE J1587, CANopen, RS485, Modbus RTU
The Axiomatic AX140x00 Protocol Converter is an electrically isolated gateway between up to 2 SAE J1939 ports, CANopen, SAE J1587, RS485 or Modbus RTU and other combinations on request. The design addresses the harsh environments of engine applications. The CAN Bus gateway operates on 12 VDC or 24 VDC nominal power. A block library is available for modeling the converter [...]
Robotic Projects With The Raspberry Pi 3 And Raspberry Pi Zero
This book allows you to take full advantage of Raspberry Pi Zero and Raspberry Pi 3 by building both simple and complex robotic projects. The book takes a mission-critical approach to show you how to build amazing robots and helps you decide which board to use for which type of robot. The book puts a particular [...]
Scalable, Flexible, And Open IoT Solutions Using Web Technologies With The Raspberry Pi
This hands-on guide explains how to design and implement scalable, flexible, and open IoT solutions using web technologies with the Raspberry Pi. The book concentrates on presenting the right balance of theory, code samples, and practical examples to allow you to connect all sorts of devices to the web successfully and to exhibit their services and [...]
OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader And CAN Bus Diagnostic Scan Tool
The ANCEL AD310 OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader And CAN Bus Diagnostic Scan Tool is an excellent upgrade from the more basic diagnostic Code Reader. The primary function of this scanner is detecting the Engine System, and reading and clearing the error codes. Once plugged into your vehicle's 16pin OBD-II diagnostics port, the unit powers up [...]