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Use Your Raspberry Pi To Learn Embedded Computing Fundamentals
In the 1980s, the tech revolution was kickstarted by a flood of relatively inexpensive, highly programmable computers like the Commodore. Now, a second revolution in computing is beginning with the Raspberry Pi. Learning Computer Architecture with the Raspberry Pi is the premier guide to understanding the components of the most exciting tech product available. Thanks to this [...]
SAE J1939 - GPS Module - Firmware Update To Support Time & Date And Vehicle Direction & Speed
The jCOM.J1939.GPS device by Copperhill Technologies connects to an SAE J1939 network and reports the vehicle position (PGN 65267) with a five second frequency, according to the SAE J1939-71 Standard. The integrated J1939 protocol stack automatically negotiates a node address in the range of 128 to 247. The GPS data is broadcast by using the global destination [...]
CANopen Module For Raspberry Pi And Other Embedded Systems
Emsa (formerly Embedded Systems Academy) announced their new product, the CANgine-Berry, an active CAN co-processor module that uses a regular UART communication channel towards the host system. With its independent 32-bit micro-controller, the product can execute CAN protocols with tough timing demands such as CANcrypt or CANopen with response times of under 10 ms. Depending on the [...]
Embedded Programming Of Microcontrollers Using MicroPython
It’s an exciting time to get involved with MicroPython, the re-implementation of Python 3 for microcontrollers and embedded systems. This practical guide delivers the knowledge you need to roll up your sleeves and create exceptional embedded projects with this lean and efficient programming language. If you’re familiar with Python as a programmer, educator, or maker, you’re [...]
Ultra Small Form Factor IoT Device With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth And 4G Connectivity
Global computer hardware manufacturer Logic Supply has announced their CL200 Ultra Small Form Factor computer, built to power innovation at the network's edge. Surrounded by an ultra-durable cast aluminum enclosure, and configurable with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G connectivity, the CL200 has been engineered to bring reliability to the Internet of Things.Both models in the CL200 Series are [...]
CAN Bus / OBD-II Bluetooth Scanner Ready For Release
We have just finished the development of our jCOM.CAN.BTS product, a CAN Bus and OBD-II scanner device with Bluetooth connection (the image to the left shows the development setup). The device scans for user-defined CAN message frames and transmits them per Bluetooth to a PC or Android phone or tablet (A BLE - Bluetooth Low [...]
Ultra Small Form Factor PC For Internet-of-Things (IoT) Applications
Global computer hardware manufacturer Logic Supply has announced their CL200 Ultra Small Form Factor computer, built to power innovation at the network's edge. Surrounded by an ultra-durable cast aluminum enclosure, and configurable with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G connectivity, the CL200 has been engineered to bring reliability to the Internet-of-Things (IoT).Both models in the CL200 Series are powered by [...]
XMC Board With Four CAN Bus FD Ports And Optional IRIG-B
esd electronics announces their XMC-CAN/402-4-FD, an XMC board that comes with four independent CAN FD (CAN With Flexible Data Rate) interfaces according to ISO 11898-1:2015. They are driven by the ISO 16845:2004 certified esdACC (esd advanced CAN Core) implemented in the Altera FPGA. The FPGA supports bus mastering (first-party DMA) to transfer data to the host memory. [...]
PCI Express Module With Four Isolated CAN Bus Ports For Defense And Avionics Applications
Acropack CAN modules from Acromag (USA) target defense and avionics applications with PCIe mezzanine supporting Arinc 825 and CAN aerospace standards. The AP560 module provides four independent, isolated CAN channels. Each channel has a H13111 CAN controller by Holt paired with a galvanic isolated ADM3053 transceiver by Analog Devices. Designed for defense and avionics applications, the interface board is configurable to [...]
Hands-On Recipes To Quickly Build And Understand Arduino Projects And Their Development
The single-chip computer board Arduino is small in size but vast in scope, capable of being used for electronic projects from robotics through to home automation. The most popular embedded platform in the world, Arduino users range from school children to industry experts, all incorporating it into their designs. Arduino Development Cookbook comprises clear and step-by-step [...]