A DC power supply is used in almost all of devices where a regulated voltage is required. A DC converter implements the process of DC conversion. There are two types of DC converters: Buck converter- Steps down the input source voltage Boost converter – Steps up the input source voltage Conversion topology Linear regulator –…
How to animate text on SSD1306 using MicroPython and ESP8266
Organic light-emitting diode or OLED displays have become essential for many embedded devices. OLEDs are considered one of the highest-quality displays to showcase device information. Typically, embedded devices use single-screen graphics, but complex interfaces are required when there are several user interactions. For example, such interfaces might use menus or other graphical navigation. Adding a…
Getting started with ESP8266 and ESP32 on Arduino IDE
ESP8266和ESP32是流行的WiFi开发解决方案,可以使用不同的编程语言以几种方式对其进行编程。通用语言包括Micropython,C,JavaScript和LUA脚本。嵌入式固件和软件工具的选择使得可以用不同的语言编程ESP8266和ESP32。编程ESP板的多功能性和灵活性…
Micropython:如何使用ESP32在microSD卡上编写和阅读文本文件
数据记录是许多嵌入式项目的组成部分。通常,数据记录用于记录传感器读数,无论有或没有时间戳。例如,许多物联网应用程序使用数据记录来存储网络更改或数据进行故障排除或验证。本地记录数据的理想方法是使用SD或microSD…
设计开关模式电源(SMP)
每个人都必须熟悉术语 - 切换模式电源或SMP。是的,它们用于每台个人计算机中。实际上,开关模式电源与许多其他设备广泛使用。一旦了解到SMP的实际是什么,就可以很容易地想象其无数的应用程序。SMP用于有效地转换电子电源。任何SMP都有一些存储组件,它们将电能存储在负载设备中,并且一些开关组件以高频充电和排放存储组件的高频打开和关闭。
ESP8266和ESP32上的基于Micropython的在线气象站
Micropython是支持各种嵌入式平台的最佳微控制器固件之一。诸如ESP8266和ESP32之类的WiFi开发委员会是微密码支持的端口之一。使用Micropython,实现一流的物联网应用程序非常简单。Micropython对网络编程以及实施所有基本硬件功能有广泛的支持。它结合了…
PCB assembly tips for medical device manufacturing
经过Suresh Patel, Sales Engineer, Mer-Mar Electronics Medical PCBs are built with the highest quality standards to ensure the precision and reliability of medical devices. PCB fabrication and assembly processes are converging on greater accuracy of health monitoring and diagnostic devices. Flexible treatments and faster information exchange systems are possible due to the improved design,…
What is an SoC?
芯片或SOC上的系统是一个集成电路,该电路结合了计算机上存在的大多数组件。顾名思义,它是在硅芯片上制造的整个系统。SOC的美在于,它将所有组件都集成到单个基材上。在半导体中,底物…
MicroPython: How to program a real-time clock (RTC) in ESP8266 and ESP32
A real-time clock (RTC) is a computer clock to keep time and is one of the more popular microcontroller features. Microcontrollers without a built-in RTC require an external RTC chip for keeping time. Typically, mid-segment to high-end microcontrollers have a built-in RTC because time-keeping is necessary for several embedded applications. RTCs count seconds, minutes, hours,…
特定应用的电池类型是什么?
In this article, we will learn how to choose a battery according to the specifications and requirements of your application. Some applications need more power and some need to be cheap with less power. There are various factors and parameters that to consider when choosing the best battery for your application. No one battery is…
电池配置(系列和并行)及其保护
A single cell is not sufficient for some devices. To achieve desired voltage, the cells are connected in series to add the voltage of cells. To achieve the desired capacity, the cells are connected in parallel to get high capacity by adding ampere-hour (Ah). This combination of cells is called a battery. Sometimes battery packs…
为机器人选择电池
机器人源于捷克语单词“ Robota”,意思是奴隶或任何可以帮助其主人的机械项目。机器人是机械设备,有助于对人类执行特定的任务。“机器人”一词可用于配备基于软件的智能来执行特定物理任务的任何机械设备。机器人汽车或机器人车是许多机器人设计之一,这些机器人设计旨在进行进行物理任务。这种机器人的运动本身涉及功率的应用和电动机的使用。在制作这样的机器人时,需要在负载(机器人的重量),电池和电动机之间保持平衡。
可充电电池,充电和排放周期如何工作
The battery stores electrical energy in form of chemical energy and the chemical energy again able to convert into electrical energy. The conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy is called discharging. The chemical reaction during discharge makes electrons flow through the external load connected at the terminals which causes the current flow in the…
低功率设计的电池选择标准是什么?
A battery is an electrochemical device that can store energy in the form of chemical energy. It translates to electric energy when the battery is connected in a circuit due to the flow of electrons because of the specific placement of chemicals. For more information on how batteries work, you can read the article which…
如何在ESP8266和ESP32中使用Micropython的看门狗计时器
A watchdog timer is an internal or external timer that monitors a microcontroller’s program to ensure the application remains operative without failure. It serves as a safety feature in critical applications by monitoring the microcontroller’s output signal. The watchdog can operate in two modes: Timeout mode – the timer establishes the microcontroller is not working properly if it…
Writing a bootloader for Arm Cortex-A35/A5X microprocessors
经过Aaron Bauch, Senior Field Application Engineer, IAR Systems Design specifications require the ability to update a device’s firmware in the field dynamically. This is done commonly via a bootloader. Designing a bootloader, however, is challenging as it must meet various requirements. For example, the mechanism for getting the new application into the MPU is…
脑电波及其类型简介(第1/13部分)
Brain wave is a common term that can be easily found in Science books/newspapers or can be heard from doctors and researchers. Have you ever thought what exactly Brain waves are? How are they produced? What is their role in day-to-day life and how do they affect us?Let me take you through a roller coaster ride exploring Brain Waves alongside its features, types, characteristics, and other details. Brain Wave is among the few technologies the world is researching these days. There are a lot of potential techniques in this field and it may solve many of our future problems.
了解Neurosky EEG芯片详细了解(第2/13部分)
Now that we know the basics of Brainwaves and the sensor on which we are working, it’s time to learn about the brain of this brain wave sensor. The main part of any device is its processing part and in the case of Mindflex Sensor, it’s the NeuroSky EEG Chip.Let’s move on to the details so as to know what the chip contains and how does it work.
用脑波进行实验(第3/13部分)
Till now we have seen the working of the EEG chip and we are also aware of our sensor. So now it is the time to do some experiments and gain some practical knowledge on brain waves.In this first experiment, we will try to hack the EEG signals. For this, we need to make some arrangements so that we can easily measure the signals.
EEG信号的扩增并与Arduino接口(第4/13部分)
Now that we have discussed all the basics of the Brain wave along with the introduction of Brain wave sensor, it’s time to move onto the subsequent topics. In this article, we will see how the Brain wave chip works, what should be the expected algorithm inside the sensor and what should we do to make such a sensor on our own with any micro controller or processor.