Affordable solutions with the ESP8266 and 3D printing
If you are looking for a small yet powerful IoT device, you are likely to come across the ESP8266 and compatible products on the market today. One of these, the Wemos/Lolin D1 Mini Pro board strikes a remarkable balance between cost and performance. A small and very affordable prototype board, the D1 Mini Pro stands out with its WiFi functionality and a 16-Mbytes flash memory for easy creation of a flash file system. In addition, there are sufficient input and output pins (only one analog input though) to support PWM, I²C, and One-Wire systems to mention but a few. The book describes the operation, modding, construction, and programming of home appliances including a colorful smart home accessory, a refrigerator/greenhouse controller, an AC powerline monitor, a door lock monitor, and an IKEA Trådfri controller.
As a benefit, all firmware developed for these DIY, "IoT-ized" devices can be updated over-the-air (OTA).
For most of the designs in the book, a small printed circuit board (PCB) and an enclosure are presented so readers can have a finished and attractive-looking product. Readers having – or with access to! – a 3D printer can "print" the suggested enclosures at home or in a shop.
Some of the constructions benefit from a Raspberry Pi configured as a gateway or cms server. This is also described in detail with all the necessary configuring.
You don’t need to be an expert but the prerequisites to successful replication of the projects include basic skills with PC software including the ability to surf the Internet. In terms of hardware, you should be comfortable with soldering and generally assembling the PCBs presented in the book.
All custom software written for the IoT devices, the PCB layouts, and 3D print files described in the book are available for free downloading.
UNDERSTANDING THE NEURONS IN NEURAL NETWORKS (PART 1)Artificial Neurons
EMC PRE-COMPLIANCE TEST FOR YOUR DC-POWERED PROJECT (PART 1)Dual DC LISN
ELECTRONIC LOAD FOR DC AND ACUp to 400 V and 10 A (Peak)
STARTING OUT IN ELECTRONICSEasier Than Imagined! ...Taking on the Choke!
IMAGE PROCESSING WITH THE NVIDIA JETSON NANO (PART 1)The Hardware and Software
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT MAINS TRANSFORMERSHow Do They Behave When They Are Switched On and Off?
YES WE CAN WITH PICAN 3A CAN Bus HAT for the Raspberry Pi 4
BALCONY POWER PLANTDIY Solar Balcony = Speedy Payback!
IMAGING AND VIDEO-STREAMING WITH A RASPBERRY PI 4The Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera in Practice
USING DISPLAYS IN RASPBERRY PI PROJECTSSample Chapter: Organic Light Emitting Diode Displays (OLED)
HANDS ON THE PARALLAX PROPELLER 2 (PART 4)Sending Strings
ELEKTOR @ 60A Look Back at Previous Septembers
HOMELAB TOURSIn the Friesian Countryside, Where the Tubes Bloom ...
HYBRIDSPeculiar Parts, the series
A COMPASS ROSE USING THE GY-271Or Why We Move in Figures of Eight to Calibrate a Sensor
FINDING YOUR FOOTPRINTCalculate the Carbon Footprint of Your Electronics
ESP32-CONNECTED THERMOSTATKeep Your Wine at the Right Temperature!
MAGNETIC LEVITATION THE DIGITAL WAYESP32 Pico Replaces the Analog Comparator
ULTIMATE ARDUINO UNO HARDWARE MANUALSample Chapter: Main Microcontroller Bootloader
MICROPYTHON FOR THE ESP32 AND FRIENDS (PART 2)Control Matrix Displays Easily
MADMACHINE SWIFTIO BOARDModern Language Meets Modern Hardware
FROM LIFE’S EXPERIENCEOn-Again, Off-Again Relationship
HEXADOKUThe Original Elektorized Sudoku
From Simple Ciphers to Secure Systems
Understanding how to apply cryptography on modern microcontrollers is essential for building secure, reliable, and trustworthy systems. This book explains cryptography in the context of embedded hardware, from classical ciphers that illustrate core principles to modern techniques such as AES for practical high-security applications.
By combining mathematical theory with real-world microcontroller implementations, readers learn not only how cryptography works, but also how to implement it effectively on systems with limited processing power and memory. The book is intended for students starting out in cryptography, hobbyists securing personal projects, and engineers looking for a structured guide to embedded security.
The book covers these key topics in applied cryptography:
Classical ciphers on Arduino Uno and Raspberry Pi Pico, with full programs: Spartan Scytale, Hebrew Atbash, Caesar, ROT13, Alberti Disk, Vigenère, Affine, Polybius, Playfair, Beaufort, Ottoman Codebook, and One-Time Pad.
Hacking classical ciphers using microcontrollers, with examples.
Pseudo-random (PRNG) and true random number generation (TRNG) on microcontrollers.
Symmetric-key cryptography with full programs: DES and AES-128/256.
Memory and speed constraints of cryptography on microcontrollers.
Asymmetric cryptography: public/private keys, digital signatures, key distribution and derivation (KDF), RSA, and SHA-256 implementations.
A complete secure communication program using RSA and AES-256.
A glossary of commonly used cryptography terms.
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ESP32 Audio Transceiver Board (Deel 2)Draadloze audio-overdracht
Inductieve AM-zenderGebruikt Pico's PIO in een Arduino-sketch
Navigeren door draadloze protocollen navigerenEen technische gids
Satelliettracking met behulp van LoRaHet TinyGS-netwerk brengt gegevens uit de ruimte naar de aarde.
4G-Compatibele SMS afstandsbedieningBedien je apparatuur op afstand
Hogesnelheids-probeIngangen met hoge impedantie voor signalen tot 200 MHz
Uit het leven gegrepenKafka
KrakenSDR
Prestatietests met de RP2350Is een upgrade van Raspberry Pi Pico 1 naar versie 2 de moeite waard?
Contactloze E-veldmetingen (2)Een laservibrometer voor het beoordelen van de trillingen van het membraan
Kristallen en oscillatorenVerbetering van de kristalnauwkeurigheid door gerichte keuze van condensatoren
Alle begin......gaat audio!
Zelf firmware coderen voor embedded projecten
SPECTRAN® V6 MobileModulaire, configureerbare realtime-spectrumanalyzer voor betrouwbare metingen over alle frequentiebereiken
De toekomst van AI wordt gesmeed in siliciumEen interview met Anastasiia Nosova
Autonome Sensor-Node v2.0 (Systeemarchitectuur)Zonne-energieplatform met geïntegreerde GPS, LoRaWAN en meer
Precieze positioneringBluetooth channel sounding getest
Testgestuurd ontwikkelen bij het schrijven van firmware
Telefoon gestuurde modelautoWi-Fi + ESP32 + Smartphone = Afstandsbediening
2025: Een AI-odysseeAI-redeneermodellen: De gedachtegang-revolutie
Zonne-laadregelaar met MPP-tracking (3)Software en Inbedrijfstelling
Raspberry Pi Zero Web Streaming CameraDe ZeroTier VPN gebruiken
Beste soldeerder van de Beneluxvakmanschap in de schijnwerpers
Seminaroverzicht Electronics & ApplicationsLeer, ontdek en netwerk op E&A 2025
Eurocircuits at E&A 2025
E&A gadget 2025: racen over de beursvloer met slimme printplaat op wielenVijf vragen aan Casper van Doorne, ontwerper van de beursgadget
Beursgadget E&A bekendontwerp en bestuur je eigen raceauto
Vakbeurs E&A is het elektronicaparadijs van de Benelux“Techneuten blijven kinderen”
Rohde & SchwarzPioneering Innovation in Test & Measurement
Diederik Jekel opent Electronics & Applications
VOYAGE DANS LES RÉSEAUX NEURONAUX (1ÈRE PARTIE)Les neurones artificielsTEST DE PRÉCONFORMITÉ CEM POUR UN PROJET ALIMENTÉ EN COURANT CONTINUPartie 1 : RSIL double continuCHARGE ÉLECTRONIQUE EN CC ET CAJusqu'à 400 V et 10 A (crête)DÉMARRER EN ÉLECTRONIQUE (9)N'ayez pas peur du choc... un peu de « self control » suffit !TRAITEMENT D'IMAGES AVEC LE MODULE JETSON NANO DE NVIDIA (1ÈRE PARTIE)Matériel et logicielZOOM SUR LES TRANSFORMATEURS SECTEURComportement transitoire à l'allumage et l'extinction« YES WE CAN » AVEC PICAN 3Module de bus CAN pour le Raspberry Pi 4CENTRALE SOLAIRE SUR BALCONUn investissement vite amortiPRISE DE VUE ET DIFFUSION VIDÉO EN CONTINU AVEC UN RASPBERRY PI 4La caméra Raspberry Pi HQ en actionUTILISATION D'ÉCRANS DANS LES PROJETS RASPBERRY PIExtrait : écrans à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED)PROPELLER 2 DE PARALLAX (4)Envoi de chaînes de caractères60 ANS D'ELEKTORRegard sur septembreDANS L'ANTRE DE…Menno van der Veen et de ses tubes amplificateursCIRCUITS HYBRIDESROSE DES VENTS AVEC LE CAPTEUR GY-271Ou pourquoi il faut faire des huit pour calibrer un capteurMESUREZ VOTRE EMPREINTEÉlectronique et émissions de gaz à effet de serreTHERMOSTAT CONNECTÉ À ESP32Conservez votre vin à la bonne température !LÉVITATION MAGNÉTIQUE, VERSION NUMÉRIQUEComparateur analogique remplacé par un ESP32 PicoULTIMATE ARDUINO UNO HARDWARE MANUAL - FR TRANSLATIONExtrait : chargeur d'amorçage du microcontrôleur principalMICROPYTHON POUR L'ESP32 ET SES COPAINSPartie 2 : piloter facilement les écrans matricielsCARTE MADMACHINE SWIFTIOUn langage récent pour du matériel tout nouveauSUR LE VIFPassions incertainesHEXADOKUCasse-tête pour elektorniciens
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PIO programmeren op de Raspberry Pi PicoNegen instructies, veel mogelijkheden
AI buiten de browser brengenAI-CLI's gebruiken voor het coderen, compileren en valideren van embedded projecten
De Scrutiny DebuggerDebuggen, visualiseren en testen van code in Embedded C/C++
Sigfox breakout board (1)Een zelfgebouwde radio BoB
Low-Noise voeding (2)Constructie, montage en praktische implementatie
Eenvoudige signaalgenerator met de RP2040Analoge en digitale signalen voor ongeveer €10
De toekomst van slimme huizen verkennen met Matter en Edge AIBieden de nieuwste updates van Matter en de opkomst van Edge AI technici eindelijk de tools om de intelligente, slimme huizen te bouwen die gebruikers zijn beloofd?
Differentiële druksensorenVoorspellend onderhoud in HVAC-systemen
Security by designTechnische basisprincipes beperken storingen
Embedded security is niet langer optioneel
CRA en PQC herzien prioriteiten voor embedded securityWaarom zelfs kleine IoT- en industriële bedrijven een upgradeplan nodig hebben
embedded world 2026Een interview met Benedikt Weyerer, Executive Director embedded world
Praktijkervaring met I3CGebruik van hardware van ST en Microchip
Het BLEnky-projectSnelle prototyping voor Bluetooth Low Energy toepassingen
Pulsbreedtemodulatievan een eenvoudige aan/uit-thermostaat naar een rimpelloos DC-signaal
AudiotronicaOorstrelende elektronica voor zelfbouw
Uit het leven gegrepenRead the f...ing manual!
ESP32 audio transceiver board (Deel 4)Afstemmen van de kloksignalen en een bekabelde versie
2026: An AI OdysseyDe kater van Vibe-Coding in 2025
Symmetrische DC-belastingStatische of dynamische en symmetrische gelijkstroombelasting
Gezichten tellen met MaixCAMEen eenvoudige methode om de omvang van het publiek vast te leggen
Practical Projects and Programs
With Experimenting with Red Pitaya STEMlab Gen 2, Red Pitaya goes beyond a versatile board. It becomes a powerful laboratory instrument for precision measurement, analysis, and control.
From the fundamentals of electronic project development, monitoring, control, and design to testing, this book walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know to harness the full potential of Red Pitaya hardware and software.
The book presents real-time, FPGA-based projects that are developed on a PC using the Vivado environment, then transferred to the Red Pitaya for execution and testing.
You will learn about enhanced performance, expanded I/O capabilities, improved FPGA features, and advanced connectivity options that open up new frontiers for precision measurement, monitoring, and control in your embedded applications.
Inside the book you will discover:
A deep dive into Red Pitaya architecture and hardware design
Electronic experiments using Red Pitaya for measurement and monitoring
Hands-on projects using the Python programming language
Practical guidance for FPGA programming using Red Pitaya
Red Pitaya FPGA projects using the Verilog HDL under Vivado IDE
Practical design of electronic projects including measurement and testing
Step-by-step examples that bridge theory and real-world implementation
Whether you are designing your own electronic circuits, developing signal analysis tools, or creating real-time control or monitoring systems, this book provides you the knowledge and confidence you need to fully learn and customize the Red Pitaya platform.
Designing, Wiring, and Controlling
Build Your Own Coffee Roaster is a practical guide to constructing and operating the Cobra Smart Roaster and its companion Open Roaster Controller (ORC).
The e-book walks the reader through every stage of the build, from assembling the powerhead and wiring the system to installing and configuring the controller. Along the way, you’ll learn how to use the Raspberry Pi to bring precision and flexibility to your roasting process.
Clear, step-by-step chapters cover:
Powerhead construction and required components
Low- and high-voltage wiring
Installing the ORC, network setup, and using the web interface
Roasting coffee with the Cobra in different setups, including hand-stir and bread-machine roasting
Advanced topics such as manual mode, fixed profiles, Artisan-Scope connections, and ORC system programming
A complete parts list, practical guidance throughout, and concise explanations make this e-book a useful reference for anyone interested in building, modifying, or understanding their own coffee-roasting system.
En moins de 100 lignes de code par projet avec les cartes Feather Sense et Clue Express d'Adafruit
Le langage de programmation Python est apprécié par les pédagogues parce que sa syntaxe le rend facile à comprendre. Il s'est également imposé chez les informaticiens expérimentés. La société Adafruit a développé une version spéciale de Python pour l'embarquer sur les microcontrôleurs à 32 bits : CircuitPython.
Ce livre permettra au lecteur de s'initier à la programmation en CircuitPython sur deux cartes : Feather BlueFruit Sense (également appelée Feather nRF52840 Sense) et CLUE nRF52840 Express. Chacune est animée par le SoC nRF52840 de NORDIC avec une architecture à 32 bits.
Pour ce voyage dans le monde de la programmation embarquée, l'auteur sort du chemin classique, à savoir un cours complet sur la programmation orientée objet appliquée à ce langage. Il préfère emmener le lecteur directement sur le terrain avec des projets qui mettent en oeuvre les cartes et différents périphériques. Plus d'une quarantaine d'exemples et de montages permettent de découvrir la richesse de CircuitPython. Toutefois l'auteur s'est imposé une limite pour ne pas décourager les novices : le code de chaque projet ne dépasse jamais la centaine de lignes. Pour ce qui est du matériel, là aussi la simplicité domine : aucun programmateur, un simple PC suffit ; aucun soudage grâce au câblage sur platine d'essai. Les cartes d'extension FeatherWing à enficher sur la Feather nRF52840 Sense permettent de démultiplier ses fonctions : matrice de LED, enregistreur de données, écran à encre électronique, écran OLED, écran TFT, commande de moteurs, audio, relais…
Toutes les étapes (assemblage des différents composants, installation des bibliothèques requises, programmation, tests…) sont expliquées en détail. Le code des différents exemples et projets est disponible sur Github. Le résultat de chaque projet est même présenté sur de courtes vidéos disponibles sur YouTube.
À la fin de sa lecture, le nouveau Pythonien pourra facilement approfondir les notions abordées et donner vie à ses propres projets grâce aux outils qu'il aura essayés.
Ce livre s'adresse aux lycéens et étudiants ainsi qu'à toute la communauté des makers.
Chaîne YouTube de l'auteur :
YouTube (Michaël Bottin)
Projects Using Arduino IDE and the LVGL Graphics Library
The ESP32 is probably one of the most popular microcontrollers used by many people, including students, hobbyists, and professional engineers. Its low cost, coupled with rich features makes it a popular device to use in many projects. Recently, a board called the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD for short) is available from its manufacturers. The board includes a standard ESP32 microcontroller together with a 320x240 pixel TFT display. Additionally, the board provides several connectors for interfaces such as GPIO, serial port (TX/RX), power and Ground. The inclusion of a TFT display is a real advantage as it enables users to design complex graphics-based projects without resorting to an external LCD or graphics displays.
The book describes the basic hardware of the ESP32 CYD board and provides details of its on-board connectors. Many basic, simple, and intermediate-level projects are given in the book based on the ESP32 CYD, using the highly popular Arduino IDE 2.0 integrated development environment. The use of both the basic graphics functions and the use of the popular LVGL graphics library are discussed in the book and projects are given that use both types of approaches.
All the projects given in the book have been tested and are working. The block diagram, circuit diagram, and the complete program listings and program descriptions of all the projects are given with explanations. Readers can use the LVGL graphics library to design highly popular eye-catching full-color graphics projects using widgets such as buttons, labels, calendars, keypads, keyboards, message boxes, spinboxes, sliders, charts, tables, menus, bars, switches, drop-down lists, animations, and many more widgets.
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USB Measurement AdapterTesting Current and Signal Quality of USB Ports
4...20 mA Current Output for Arduino UnoA Reliable, EMI-Insensitive Current Loop Interface
Vacuum Cleaner Automatic ControlKeep Your Tools’ Work Area Clean
DDS Generator with ATtiny
Opamp-Tester V2New PCB – Now Also Suitable for SMDs
550-mW “Lamp” Audio AmplifierGet the Warm Sound of Vacuum Tubes With Ease
Fuse GuardMonitoring a Fuse with a Flashing LED
HQ RIAA PreamplifierGet the Most Out of Your Vinyl Records!
Turntable Speed CalibratorAn Arduino-Based 100–120 Hz Strobe Light Generator
Elektor Classics: video buffer/repeater
Infrared Remote-Controlled DimmerControl Your Halogen or LED Floor Lamp Effortlessly and With Style
How to Use switch…case on Strings in C++/Arduino IDE
Magnet FinderWith a Simple Hall-Effect Sensor
Raspberry Pi Smart Power ButtonA Solution for Raspberry Pi Up to Model 4
Essential Maker TipsProfessional Insights for Everyday Making
Practical Projects with the 555 TimerDC Motor Control and Fast Reaction Challenges
Basic AC-Load-On MonitorSave Energy with a Simple Device
Power Banks in ParallelA Three-Day Continuous Power Solution
VFO Up to 15 MHzAn Implementation With Raspberry Pi Pico
Violin Tuner with ATtiny202
Elektor Classics: video amplifier for B/W television sets
Capacitance Meter20 pF to 600 nF
Quasi-Analog Clockwork Mk IITwo LED Rings for Hours and Minutes
You Can Do Anything You Want(with the Arduino Ecosystem at Your Side)
Neon Lamp Dice
Elektor Classics: RTTY calibrator indicator
Inspiring Hardware Designs for Your ESPs
Elektor Classics: variable 3 A power supply
RGB LEDs with Integrated Control CircuitLight with Precision: ICLEDs Set Standards
Experiment: Towards a Mixed-Signal Theremin?Blending Modern Time-of-Flight Sensors With the Timeless XR2206 Analog Generator
ESP32 Audio Transceiver Board (Part 1)SD Card WAV File Player Demo
Infographics: Circuits and Circuit Design 2025
Small Audio MixerA Simple and Versatile Scalable Design
Smart Staircase Light TimerSave More Money on the Energy Bill!
Smarten Up Your ShuttersControlling Velux Hardware With an ESP32 and MQTT
Solid-State Foot WarmerEnergy-Efficient Comfort
Is the M5Stamp Fly Quadcopter the Next Tello?
Boosting Wi-Fi Range of the ESP32-C3 SuperMiniA Simple and Effective Antenna Mod
ZD-8968 Hot-Air Soldering StationA Budget-Friendly Workhorse or Just Hot Air?
Parking Sensor TesterFinding Defects in the PDC System of a Car