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Full Breadboard PCB Module

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:23:23 +0200

Full Breadboard PCB Module Description: Universal board 160 x 45,6 mm with huge amount of soldering points suitable for your prototyping needs. The proto board is tin plated so you can easily solder parts on it. Features: Board type single sided, prototyping board Material FR4 epoxy laminate Laminate thickness 1.1 mm Board clad tin plated soldering pads Copper plating thickness 35 µm Length 160 mm, splittable in two Width 45,6 mm Holes pitch 2,54 mm Number of soldering pads 62 lines x 10 pads + VCC, GND rows RoHs YES Dimensions: 175 x 45,6 mm

Half Breadboard PCB Module

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:23:09 +0200

Half Breadboard PCB Module Description: Universal board 80 x 45,6 mm with huge amount of soldering points suitable for your prototyping needs. The proto board is tin plated so you can easily solder parts on it. Features: Board type single sided, prototyping board Material FR4 epoxy laminate Laminate thickness 1.1 mm Board clad tin plated soldering pads Copper plating thickness 35 µm Length 80 mm Width 45,6 mm Holes pitch 2,54 mm Number of soldering pads 31 lines x 10 pads + VCC, GND rows RoHs YES Dimensions: 80 x 45,6 mm

Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:22:33 +0200

Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3 Description: The Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3 is a successor of the famous Arduino Mega 2560 and Arduino Mega 1280 boards. In addition to all the features of the previous board, the Mega now uses an ATmega16U2 instead of the 8U2 found on the previous Mega (or the FTDI found on previous generations). This allows faster transfer rates and doesn’t require installing of any drivers on Mac and Linux (all you need on Windows is a simple .inf file). The new usb-serial converter also offers an ability to have the Arduino Mega show up as a variety of USB devices - keyboard, mouse, joystick, MIDI etc. The Arduino Mega 2560 R3 is the latest in a series of powerful USB Arduino boards; for a comparison with previous board versions, see the index of Arduino boards. This Arduino board is based on the powerful ATmega2560 and has 54 digital input/output pins (of which 14 can be used as PWM outputs), 16 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. The Mega is compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila. It also has twice as much flash memory. The Mega 2560 R3 also adds SCL and SDA pins next to the AREF signal. In addition, there are two new pins placed near the RESET pin. One is the IOREF that allow the shields to adapt to the voltage provided from the board. The other is a not connected and is reserved for future purposes. The Mega 2560 R3 works with all existing shields but can adapt to new shields which use these additional pins. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino board can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing). Arduino projects can be stand-alone or they can communicate with software on running on a computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux). In other words, the Arduino is great development tool intended for everybody who wants to easily and quickly create an own application. For example it could be a blinking LED but also a robot or even a system for controlling of the house central heating operated via GSM network. The possibilities are endless... There is a great article about Arduino Fever. The main accessories for this Arduino board are USB Cable for the connection to PC, and DC Adapter if you need running of application independently. Features: ATmega2560 microcontroller usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega16U2 7-12V Input voltage 54 Digital I/O Pins (14 PWM outputs) 16 Analog Inputs 40mA DC current per I/O pin 50mA DC current for 3,3V pin 256k Flash Memory 16MHz Clock Speed fully CE certified with pending FCC certification Dimensions: 108 x 53 x 15 mm References: Arduino Home Page Product Page Schematic Programming Reference Arduino Forum

Arduino Micro

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:22:09 +0200

Arduino Micro Description: The Arduino Micro is a microcontroller Arduino board based on the ATmega32u4 (dat asheet), developed in conjunction with Adafruit. It has 20 digital input/output pins (of which 7 can be used as PWM outputs and 12 as analog inputs), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a micro USB connection, an ICSP header and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a micro USB cable to get started. It has a form factor that enables it to be easily placed on a breadboard. The Arduino Micro is similar to the Arduino Leonardo in that the ATmega32u4 has built-in USB communication, eliminating the need for a secondary processor. This allows the Micro to appear to a connected computer as a mouse and keyboard, in addition to a virtual (CDC) serial / COM port. It also has other implications for the behavior of the board; these are detailed on the getting started page. Features: Microcontroller ATmega32u4 Operating Voltage 5V Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V Digital I/O Pins 20 PWM Channels 7 Analog Input Channels 12 DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin 50 mA Flash Memory 32 KB (ATmega32u4) of which 4 KB used by bootloader SRAM 2.5 KB (ATmega32u4) EEPROM 1 KB (ATmega32u4) Clock Speed 16 MHz Dimensions: 50 x 13 mm References: If you want to give a closer look to this board we advise you to visit the official Arduino Micro page in the Products Section.

Arduino Due

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:21:36 +0200

Arduino Due Description: The Arduino Due is Arduino's first ARM-based Arduino development board. This Arduino board is based on a powerful 32bit Cortex-M3 ARM microcontroller made programmable through the familiar Arduino IDE. It increases the computing power available to Arduino users keeping the language as compatible as possible so that many programs will be migrated in a matter of minutes! The Arduino Due has 54 digital input/output pins (of which 12 can be used as PWM outputs), 12 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), an 84 MHz clock, a USB-OTG capable connection, 2 DAC (digital to analog), 2 TWI, a power jack, an SPI header, a JTAG header, a reset button and an erase button. There are also some cool features like DACs, Audio, DMA , an experimental multi tasking library and more. To compile code for the ARM processor, you'll need the latest version of the Arduino IDE: v1.5 (After a period of testing and debugging this will replace the 1.0.1 IDE altogether) Because of the limitations of system voltage imposed by the Atmel SAM3X8E, Arduino shields that are based on the 5V models won't work properly. All the shields that fully implement the Arduino R3 layout are compatible straight away (like the Arduino WiFi shield and Ethernet Shield) but other shields might not be compatible. Be careful when you're plugging stuff in! Note: Unlike other Arduino boards, the Arduino Due board runs at 3.3V. The maximum voltage that the I/O pins can tolerate is 3.3V. Providing higher voltages, like 5V to an I/O pin could damage the board. Features: Microcontroller AT91SAM3X8E Operating Voltage 3.3V Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V Digital I/O Pins 54 (of which 12 provide PWM output) Analog Input Pins 12 Analog Outputs Pins 2 (DAC) Total DC Output Current on all I/O lines 130 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin 800 mA DC Current for 5V Pin 800 mA SRAM 96 KB (64 + 32 KB) Clock Speed 84 MHz Dimensions: 104 x 53 x 15 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Arduino v1.5 Beta Arduino Page

Seeeduino V2.21 (Atmega 328P)

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:09:26 +0200

Seeeduino V2.21 (Atmega 328P) Description: Seeeduino is an Arduino compatible board. Design of this Arduino board is based on Diecimila scheme, 100% compatible to its existing program, Arduino shields and IDEs. On the hardware part, remarkable changes are taken to improve the flexibility and user experience. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer using a USB cable or power it with a AC-DC Adapter or battery to get started. Seeeduino V328 is fully compatible with Arduino shields designed for the Arduino UNO or Duemilanove, also shares accessories with Seeeduino family. Note: You need to use DC jack to JST 2pin converter for supplying from AC-DC Adapter or you can connect power supply 7-12V using JST 2pin connector. This Arduino board can be connected to PC using a miniB USB Cable. Features: Inherits all of Arduino Diecimila's features. Compatible to Diecimila's pin layout, screw hole and dimensions. Evolved with SMD components Improved on extensibility and convenience. Microcontroller: ATmega328 Operating Voltage: 5V Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V Input Voltage (limits): 6-20V Digital I/O Pins: 14 (6 provide PWM output) Analog Input Pins: 8 DC Current per I/O Pin: 40 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin: 500 mA Flash Memory: 32 KB (2 KB used by bootloader) SRAM: 2 KB, EEPROM: 1 KB Clock Speed: 16 MHz What are the improvements compare to Seeeduino V328? Upgraded to Stronger mini USB connector. USB/EXT power auto select Upgrade power capacitor Clean up layouts Reset easier Real Quartz Crystal Extern power Diode change to 1N4004(more power on Vin pin) Dimensions: 71,5 x 53,8 x 12 mm References: http://garden.seeedstudio.com/index.php?title=Seeeduino_v2.21 Replaces: Seeeduino V328 fully Assembled

Arduino Mega 2560

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:26 +0200

Arduino Mega 2560 Description: The Arduino Mega 2560 is a successor of the famous Arduino Mega 1280 board. In addition to all the features of the previous Arduino board, the Arduino Mega 2560 now uses a custom made usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega8U2 instead of the aging FTDI chip. This allows faster transfer rates and doesn’t require installing of any drivers on Mac and Linux (all you need on Windows is a simple .inf file). The new usb-serial converter also offers an ability to have the Arduino Uno show up as a variety of USB devices - keyboard, mouse, joystick, MIDI etc. This Arduino board is based on the powerful ATmega2560 and has 54 digital input/output pins (of which 14 can be used as PWM outputs), 16 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. The Mega is compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila (exclude the Ethernet shield). It also has twice as much flash memory. The main accessories for this Arduino board are USB Cable for the connection to PC, and DC Adapter if you need running of application independently. Features: ATmega2560 microcontroller usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega8U2 7-12V Input voltage 54 Digital I/O Pins (14 PWM outputs) 16 Analog Inputs 40mA DC current per I/O pin 50mA DC current for 3,3V pin 256k Flash Memory 16MHz Clock Speed fully CE certified with pending FCC certification Dimensions: 108 x 53 x 15 mm References: Arduino Home Page Arduino Mega Description How To Programming Reference Schematic Eagle files Arduino Forum Replaces: Arduino MEGA with ATmega 1280

DSO Nano V2 - Pocket-Sized Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:07:54 +0200

DSO Nano V2 - Pocket-Sized Digital Storage Oscilloscope Description: The DSO Nano V2 is a new version of smart and useful DSO Nano Micro Digital Storage Oscilloscope. It is built on the same reliable open source platform as the previous model and also comes with new features and improvements. The main change is about DSO Nano design. The new DSO Nano V2 metal case is really nice and it can withstand definitely much more than the preceding version. The new cover includes a built in plastic holder that can be used for different hanging purpose. The DSO Nano V2 package contains also a stand and a smart bag for storing of it! Another nice new feature is a dedicated channel for signal generating useful for debugging of electronic circuits. DSO Nano V2 is a Digital Storage Oscilloscope designed for basic electronic engineering tasks. Within its smart shell, the device runs on ARM Cortex™- M3 32 bit platform, provides basic waveform monitoring with extensive functions. It features a 320*240 color display, micro SD card storage, portable probes, LiPol Battery, USB connection and signal generator. Due to palm size and handy performance, it fits in-field diagnosis, quick measurement, hobbyist projects and whenever convenience matters. Scheme and source files are also open for re-innovating. This Oscilloscope doesn´t want to be any competitor for well known and reliable scopes from Lecroy or Tektronix... DSO Nano V2 is just a handy open source scope with nice parameters for reasonable price and it can be very useful for all the Arduino prototyping but also practical for professionals if they want to e.g. simply insulate the measurement from ground. The DSO Nano V2 can also accept a probe from another oscilloscope. You can connect it easily using BNC probe converter or mini BNC converter. What’s new? Upgraded to semi-steel case for: better mechanical endurance, shielding of noises and easier assembly. Unibody PCB design for better reliability Complete charging circuit with LTC4054 IC Dedicate channel for signal generating Extra button for quick adjustment Fixed battery connector Compact dimension (pocked size) Updated firmware Features: Portable and lightweight Color display Waveform storage and playback 6 triggering modes 200kHz Analog Bandwidth Complete measurement markers and signal characteristic Built-in Signal Generator Open Source Package list: DSO Nano V2 Probe Test Probe Screw driver Bag Stand Warning: The "-" pole of proble is directly connected to GND of PC when USB connected. - Never use the Nano for measurements when connected to PC via USB unless the measurement target and Nano/USB port shares a common ground. - Avoid touching the Nano when test leads are exposed to a high ground level offset and keep the Nano at a safe distance from other conductive material. Dimensions: 95 x 62 x 13 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum. Datasheet DSO Nano V2 on code.google

Seeeduino Mega Protoshield Kit

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:47:40 +0200

Seeeduino Mega Protoshield Kit Description: The Seeeduino Mega Protoshield Kit is a unique proto board for Seeeduino Mega or Arduino Mega. It brings all the signals from your Mega board to the large prototyping area. This Arduino shield contains especially a huge amount of different connectors and sockets that allow making of various connections in your Arduino application. You can even use an XBee module with this board and make it as XBee shield! Features: Supports both Seeeduino MEGA and Arduino MEGA All pins are brought to the top level Supports XBee/GPS bee Rest button brought to the top level Dimensions: 102 x 53,5 mm

Advanced Box for Arduino

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:46:54 +0200

Advanced Box for Arduino Description: This is a new Advanced Box for Arduino boards and Arduino accessories. This Arduino Box accepts Arduino Duemilanove (also Diecimila-NG), Arduino Mega or FEZ Domino and furthermore there is a space for Ethernet Shield and 9V battery, COOL!. The Arduino box is made from ABS plastic and contains no screws because the sides are self holding (using plastic sticks). CLEVER! It means that you can open it up quickly (and often) without a screwdriver. If the Ethernet Shield is not populated you can use special enclosed lid to cover the hole intended for ethernet connector. Note: The Arduino board, Ethernet shield and battery are not included. Dimensions: 112 x 39 x 62 mm Replaces: Box for Arduino

4x20 characters LCD Display with yellow/green backlight

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:46:35 +0200

4x20 characters LCD Display with yellow/green backlight Description: This is a LCD Display Module with 4x20 characters and yellow/green LED backlight. LCD display uses STN technology so it has a great contrast and a wide viewing angle. Display module is controlled by SPLC780D (same as common HD44780) parallel interface chipset that is easy to use. There is an example below about using together with Arduino board. You can also control this display easily over a single-wire serial interface using Serial Enabled LCD Backpack. Pin Number Symbol Level Description 1 VSS 0V Ground 2 VDD 5V Supply Voltage for logic 3 V0 (variable) Operating Voltage for LCD 4 RS H/L H: DATA, L:Instruction code 5 R/W H/L H: Read (MPU->Module), L: Write (MPU->Module) 6 E H,H->L Chip enable signal 7 DB0 H/L Data bit 0 8 DB1 H/L Data bit 1 9 DB2 H/L Data bit 2 10 DB3 H/L Data bit 3 11 DB4 H/L Data bit 4 12 DB5 H/L Data bit 5 13 DB6 H/L Data bit 6 14 DB7 H/L Data bit 7 15 LED+ Anode of LED Backlight 16 LED- Cathode of LED Backlight Features: Number of Characters: 20 characters x 4 Lines Character Table: English-European (RS in Datasheet) Viewing area: 77.0 x 26.5 mm, Active area: 70.4 x 20.8 mm Dot size: 0.55 x 0.55 mm Dot pitch: 0.60 x 0.60 mm, Character size: 2.95 x 4.75 mm Character pitch: 3.55 x 5.35 mm LCD type: Yellow-green STN Positive, Transflective Backlight Type: Yellow/Green LED Viewing direction: 6 O’clock Supply Voltage For Logic: 5V Supply Voltage of backlight: 3,8 - 4,2 V (180mA) Operating Temperature -20 to +70 °C Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 14 mm (max) References: Datasheet Example of usage together with an Arduino Board There is a basic example of display connection to an Arduino Board. It is very simple and supported by standard Arduino libraries. The display backlight is supplied from Arduino 5V through 12 Ohm resistor and the contrast voltage is provided by 10kOhm potentiometer. Suitable connector, resistor and potentiometer are included in 4x20 characters LCD Display Kit. #include /* LiquidCrystal display with: LCD 1 (0V) to arduino ground pin 14 LCD 2 (5V) to arduino +5 V LCD 3 (V0) to output from potentiometer 10kOhm connected between +5 V and GND LCD 4 (RS) to arduino pin 12 LCD 5 (R/W) to arduino ground LCD 6 (E) to arduino pin 11 LCD 11 (DB4), 12 (DB5), 13 (DB6), 14 (DB7) on arduino pins 7, 8, 9, 10 LCD15 (LED+) through resistor 12 Ohm to arduino +5 V LCD16 (LED-) to arduino ground */ LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 14, 11, 7, 8, 9, 10); void setup() { lcd.begin(20, 4); //lcd.begin(columns, rows) lcd.setCursor(2,0); // Position cursor on line x=3,y=1 lcd.print("4x20 LCD DISPLAY"); // Print a message to the LCD lcd.setCursor(3,1); lcd.print("with controller"); lcd.setCursor(7,2); lcd.print("HD44780"); lcd.setCursor(1,3); lcd.print("useful for Arduino"); } void loop() { }

Arduino Ethernet Shield SD

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:29:25 +0200

Arduino Ethernet Shield SD The Arduino Ethernet Shield SD has been replaced with a newer version Arduino Ethernet Shield Rev3 WITHOUT PoE Module. Description: The Arduino Ethernet Shield SD provides a connection to the Internet for an Arduino board. It is based on the ethernet chip Wiznet W5100 affording a network (IP) stack capable of both TCP and UDP. The Arduino Ethernet Shield SD supports up to four simultaneous socket connections. Use the Ethernet library to write sketches which connect to the internet using the shield. Compare to an older Arduino Ethernet Shield the new Ethernet Shield SD includes a micro SD card connector, it is compatible with Arduino Mega (using ethernet library coming in Arduino 0019) and it contains embedded reset controller. The Ethernet Shield SD connects to an Arduino board using long wire-wrap headers which extend through the shield. This keeps the pin layout intact and allows another shield to be stacked on top. Arduino communicates with both the W5100 and SD card using the SPI bus (through the ICSP header). This is on digital pins 11, 12, and 13 on the Duemilanove and pins 50, 51, and 52 on the Mega. On both boards, pin 10 is used to select the W5100 and pin 4 for the SD card. The Arduino Ethernet Shield SD provides a standard RJ45 ethernet jack. The reset button on the shield resets both the W5100 and the Arduino board. The shield contains a number of informational LED. Check the Arduino Ethernet Shield SD product page for more details. Dimensions: 73,7 x 53,4 x 29 mm References: Getting Started Schematic Reference Design Arduino EthernetShield Page Replaces: Arduino Ethernet Shield

JST Right Angle Connector

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:51:42 +0200

JST Right Angle Connector Description: Two pin, compact surface mount connector. We really like the solid locking feeling and high current rating on these small connectors. It is suitable as a mating connector for our Li-Pol batteries. References: Datasheet

GSM-GPS Playground Shield for Arduino

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:44:37 +0200

GSM-GPS Playground Shield for Arduino Description: GSM-GPS Playground is a successor of well known GSM Playground. The main update was replacing of GE863-QUAD GSM module by GE863-GPS with embedded GPS receiver. There are also other interesting improvements. GSM-GPS Playground is a GSM-GPS Shield designed for Arduino based boards (Arduino Uno Rev3, Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3, Arduino Uno, Seeeduino or Seeeduino Mega and others...). It is built on a well known and reliable GSM/GPRS-GPS Module GE8 63- GPS from Telit. This Module is pretty small so it is placed directly on the Arduino Shield printed circuit board. The GSM-GPS Playground offers next to the GSM/GPRS capabilities lots of other features like GPS functions, recognizing of DTMF signal, measuring of ambient temperature and others. It will show you the way how there is possible to use GSM and GPS network in your application built on the great Arduino board. The GSM-GPS Playground can be used for: Security devices - listening of protected area, scanning of sensors, controlling of door lock or klaxon, measurement of ambient temperature, remote controlling of other devices using SMS or DTMF signal, remote shouting at a burglar using embedded amplifier..:-) Domestic automation - remote opening of doors or gates using DTMF or just a call, switching of lights or sauna, controlling of heating, handsfree voice communication with somebody at home, emergency controlling of a house water inlet, full duplex babysitter device working around the world..:-) General M2M applications - the GSM-GPS Playground can be used also for wireless GSM/GPRS Machine to Machine application or M2A (Machine to Arduino) communication if you like :-). Furthermore the GSM-GPS Playground and related Arduino board can be supplied and operate just from the 3,7V LiPol battery connected to Shield. It means that you can use it for remote sensing or controlling of your application, robot from anywhere you want! GPS applications - The GSM module contains embedded GPS receiver so it is pretty easy to build GPS tracking or navigation device or similar application based on GSM-GPS Playground. Features: Embedded GSM/GPRS-GPS Module GE863-GPS features a Quad-Band GPRS Class 10 (GSM 850, 900, DCS 1800, PCS1900 MHz) as well as extended temperature range and RF Sensitivity. There is also integrated a 20-channel GPS functionality based on SiRFstarIII™ high sensitivity single-chip GPS receiver. The GPS receiver features low power consumption with position resolution accuracy of less than 2.5m, SBAS (WAAS and EGNOS) aswell as high sensitivity for indoor fixes. These features combined with the available Python™application development environment translate into a very cost effective and feature rich platform quite capable of becoming the total solution for the complete customer application. Additional features including jamming detection, integrated TCP/IP protocol stack, and Easy Scan® offer unmatched benefits to the application developer without adding cost. The module is soldered directly on the bottom side of the Shield PCB. The Ball-Grid-Array (BGA) package allows to have a very low profile. GE863-GPS is equipped with the latest chipset and firmware 7.02.703. Power supply for GSM Module is able to handle high ripple current (2A) when the GSM Module is active. It is designed with Micrel MIC29302. The Shield is supplied from an Arduino board so it can be powered either directly from USB or from an adaptor through Arduino board. The setting of supply path is automatic. There are used 3 x 1000uF capacitors for better covering of GSM module current needs especially if the unit is supplied from poor USB or if the GSM signal is very bad. It is possible to supply this Arduino Shield from LiPol bat tery and AC-DC adaptor and get simple stand alone solution with power backup. Connector for 3,7V LiPol battery and Charging circuit – it is possible to connect 3,7V LiPol battery so that it can be used for supplying power to the GSM Module and also to the Arduino board. The battery is charged during normal operation of the GSM-GPS Shield from USB or adaptor with a current of 200mA. Battery operation can be selected from a switch. This feature is also helpful if the computer is not able to deliver the current required by the GSM module (during class 10 GPRS connection). It is recommended to use 3,7V LiPol battery with capacity from 500mAh to 1000mAh with a JST connector. An appropriate battery is e.g. 860mA h Li Pol battery. Electret Microphone – the mike feature is based on a sensitive electret microphone that offers together with other circuits and particular PCB layout the clear sound. Even the GSM noise is quite aggressive but there is no typical GSM noise in the microphone path at all. 800mW Fully-Differential Audio Amplifier with connector – the Shield has a connector for loudspeaker 8Ω so you can use it together with embedded microphone as a handsfree phone. The chosen power amplifier (TPA6203A1) is especially suitable for noisy GSM environment so the sound is completely clear and free of any typical tdn-tdn-tdn :-). We provide suitable Loudspeaker or Mini Loudspeaker - both are equipped by appropriate connector. Embedded DTMF Receiver – this feature allows controlling of any other function of GSM-GPS Playground using of an ordinary phone. DTMF circuit (based on Holtek HT9170) is able to recognize up to 16 different signals (buttons on your mobile phone) and transfer this information to Arduino board for other evaluation. It is possible to control just a relay but also increase a volume of loudspeaker or mute the microphone using this feature. Electrodynamic Buzzer – embedded buzzer (85dB) can be used as a simple ringer if the loudspeaker is not used. It is possible to choose from up to 32 ring tones that are stored in the GSM Module. ON/OFF Button – there is a button for turning ON and OFF of the module. It is possible to do the same directly from the Arduino board. The reset signal of the GSM module is connected to the Arduino. This feature can help to improve a reliability of the whole application. Enhanced serial communication – this feature can help you to develop your Arduino application faster and better. There is a switch for controlling of the way of serial communication. In the first position you can communicate from PC terminal software directly to the GSM Module. This is very useful for trying and learning of the GSM Module AT commands. The second position switches to communication between Arduino - PC and Arduino - GSM Module. In this position the Arduino board can communicate with PC application as we are used to but also with the GSM module. Important! There is no need to remove ATMEGA microcontroller if the board is used as a GSM gateway (communication PC - GSM Module). Backup capacitor for time and alarm features – the adjustment of time can be quite annoying so there is a back up capacitor 0,22F on the PCB. It is able to backup Real Time Clock embedded in the GSM Module for minimally 30 minutes. The GSM Module offers also Alarm related functions – Alarm signal can wake up an Arduino board in desired time by a reset, then the board can do something (send SMS) and go sleep again... Temperature Sensor – built in temperature sensor LM61BIM3 allows measuring of the temperature from −25°C to +85°C with accuracy ±2.0°C at 25°C. The LM61's output voltage is linearly proportional to Celsius (Centigrade) temperature (+10 mV/°C) and it makes it very easy to use. User Button and User LED – this simple user interface can be used for different purpose (e.g. make a call, send a SMS, indicate a call...). User Connector – this connector offers 4 digital inputs or outputs and several supplying voltages so it can be easily used to make your application more versatile. Standard SMA Connector for GSM antenna – there is a right angle SMA female connector soldered on the PCB so the connection of antenna can be very simple. This Quad-band Antenna is suitable because it is pretty small. Standard UFL Connector for GPS antenna - there is a straight UFL male connector soldered on the PCB for connection of GPS antenna. We offer suitable Mini GPS Antenna. Embedded SIM card holder – the quality SIM card holder equipped with the contact for safe removing of SIM card is soldered directly on the Shield PCB. Testpoints on the PCB - there are 36 pcs of testpoints for effective device testing. The testpoints can be also used as connection points for other purpose. Stackable feature – GSM-GPS Playground accepts prototype shields or other boards with Arduino compatible interface. It uses digital pins 0 to 9 and the pins 2,3,6,7,8 and 9 can be also used for other purpose (pins 6-9 can be switched to high impedance). Analog pins 4 and 5 can be used (solder jumpers) for communication with GSM-GPS Playground based on software serial library. Analog pin 3 can be used for controlling of DTR signal from GSM module (waking up from sleep mode or executing of Python™ script). All those analog pins can be also used for other purpose if needed. The GSM-GPS Playground is compatible with all Arduino based boards and also with many of Arduino shields like Arduino Ethernet Shield etc. PCB Layout is made with a special care of well grounding and noises elimination even though it is still "only" two layer PCB. Creative Commons Attribution – the whole project is released under Share Alike 3.0 License and OSHW. Dimensions: 53,5 x 74 mm References: GSM-GPS Playground change log Software Libraries for GSM-GPS Playground GSM-GPS Playground Schematic (pdf) GSM-GPS Playground Schematic (Eagle) Replaces: GSM Playground

Servo - Medium

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:07:27 +0200

Servo - Medium Description: This is a simple, high quality but low-cost servo for all your mechatronic needs. Small servo with a standard 3 pin power, control cable, and mounting hardware. Features: 180 degree rotation Operating Voltage: 4.8V~6.0V Operating speed: 0.20sec/60 degree (4.8V) Operating speed: 0.18sec/60 degree (6V) Output torque: 2.8kg/cm (19.6oz/in) (4.8V) Output torque: 3.2kg/cm (19.6oz/in) (6V) Dimensions: 28,8 x 13,8 x 30,2 mm References: Datasheet

2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:03:53 +0200

2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA - Large Description: Need range? 2.4GHz Large Duck Antenna 5dBi with Reverse Polarized - SMA RF connector. Perfect for prototyping with our RF ICs. 50 ohm impedance. This antenna mates nicely with the Reverse Polarized SMA Connector. Dimensions: 14 mm diameter 200 mm length References: Datasheet

Digital Temperature Sensor Breakout - TMP102

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:03:38 +0200

Digital Temperature Sensor Breakout - TMP102 Description: This is a breakout board for the incredibly small TMP102 digital temperature sensor. The TMP102 is a digital sensor (I2C a.k.a. TWI), has a resolution of 0.0625°C, and is accurate up to 0.5°C. The sensor requires very low-current, and is loaded with features. Communication with the TMP102 is achieved through a two-wire serial interface. There is no on-board voltage regulator, so supplied voltage should be between 1.4 to 3.6VDC. Filtering capacitors and pull-up resistors are included as shown. Features: 12-bit, 0.0625°C resolution Accuracy: 0.5°C (-25°C to +85°C) Low quiescent current 10µA Active (max) 1µA Shutdown (max) 1.4V to 3.6VDC supply range Two-wire serial interface Dimensions: 13,5 x 11 mm References: Schematic TMP102 Datasheet Example Code (ATmega328)

Transceiver nRF24L01 + Module with RP-SMA

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:03:18 +0200

Transceiver nRF24L01 + Module with RP-SMA Description: The nRF24L01 module is the latest in RF modules from SparkFun. This module uses the 2.4GHz transceiver from Nordic Semiconductor, the nRF24L01+. This transceiver IC operates in the 2.4GHz band and has many new features! Take all the coolness of the nRF2401A and add some extra pipelines, buffers, and an auto-retransmit feature - very nice! This board features a reverse polarized SMA connector for maximum RF range. Please remember, you will need a mating RP-SMA 2.4GHz antenna. Because of lower costs and better performance, we recommend the nRF24L01 over the original nRF2401A modules. This unit has an onboard 3.3V regulator and has 5V tolerant IO lines. This makes it very flexible, but you will need to power the unit with 3.3V or higher voltage for the regulator to perform properly. Note: We now populate these boards with the nRF24L01+. The '+' version of the IC has improved range, sensitivity, and data rates. The command set is backward compatible with the original nRF24L01. Features: On-board 3.3V LDO Regulator (3.3 to 7V supply allowed) Reverse Polarized SMA Connector for external 2.4 GHz Antenna 100m Range at 250kbps 250kbps to 2Mbit Data Rate Auto Acknowledge Auto Re-Trasmit Multiceiver - 6 Data Pipes 32 Byte seperate TX and RX FIFOs 5V tolerant input pins Software selectable channel from 2400MHz to 2525MHz (125 Selectable channels) Minimum number of external components Pins broken out : VCC, CE, CSN, SCK, MOSI, MISO, IRQ, GND Lots of application notes and support on Nordic Semiconductor Website Dimensions: 20,8 x 26,8 mm References: Schematic Nordic VLSI website nRF24L01 with RPSMA Dimensional Drawing - Please note this does not show the RP-SMA connector nRF24L01 Datasheet Great Nordic tutorials Software: Example PIC Code Check out these handy calculators that help with antenna design.

XBee Explorer USB

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:42 +0200

XBee Explorer USB Description: This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the XBee Explorer, attach a mini USB cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit. Dimensions: 35,7 x 28,6 mm References: Schematic X-CTU Software USB FTDI Drivers for Windows, Linux, Mac

Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silver

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:09 +0200

Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silver Description: The BlueSMiRF Silver is the latest Bluetooth wireless serial cable replacement from SparkFun Electronics! This version of the popular BlueSMiRF uses the RN-42 module which has a bit less range than the RN-41 module used in the BlueSMiRF Gold. These modems work as a serial (RX/TX) pipe. Any serial stream from 2400 to 115200bps can be passed seamlessly from your computer to your target. The remote unit can be powered from 3.3V up to 6V for easy battery attachment. All signal pins on the remote unit are 3V-6V tolerant. No level shifting is required. Do not attach this device directly to a serial port. You will need an RS232 to TTL converter circuit if you need to attach this to a computer. Unit comes without a connector. Features: FCC Approved Class 2 Bluetooth Radio Modem Extremely small radio - 0.15x0.6x1.9" Very robust link both in integrity and transmission distance (18m) Hardy frequency hopping scheme - operates in harsh RF environments like WiFi, 802.11g, and Zigbee Encrypted connection Frequency: 2.4~2.524 GHz Operating Voltage: 3.3V-6V Serial communications: 2400-115200bps Operating Temperature: -40 ~ +70C Built-in antenna Dimensions: 45 x 16,6 x 3,9 mm References: Schematic RN-42 AT Command Set Roving Networks Bluetooth® module datasheet Check out our Bluetooth Tutorial Wiring Example Connecting to a SSC-32 Robot This is a single unit only. We recommend the purchase a USB dongle to interface to a computer if you do not already have access to a computer with Bluetooth connectivity.

XBee Explorer Dongle

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:59:36 +0200

XBee Explorer Dongle Description: The Xbee Explorer Dongle is a unit for the XBee line. With the Xbee Explorer dongle you can now plug the unit directly into your USB port. No cables needed! This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Dimensions: 29 x 40,8 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files X-CTU Software XBee Introduction and Buying Guide Configuring Xbee Tutorial USB FTDI Drivers for Windows, Linux, Mac

QRE1113 Line Sensor Breakout - Analog

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:59:14 +0200

QRE1113 Line Sensor Breakout - Analog Description: The QRE1113 breakout board features an easy-to-use analog output, which will vary depending on the amount of IR light reflected back to the sensor. This tiny board is perfect for line sensing applications and can be used in both 3.3V and 5V systems. The board's QRE11 13 IR reflectance sensor is comprised of two parts - an IR emitting LED and an IR sensitive phototransistor. When you apply power to the VCC and GND pins the IR LED inside the sensor will illuminate. A 100Ω resistor is on-board and placed in series with the LED to limit current. A 10kΩ resistor pulls the output pin high, but when the light from the LED is reflected back onto the phototransistor the output will begin to go lower. The more IR light sensed by the phototransistor, the lower the output voltage of the breakout board. These sensors are widely used in line following robots - white surfaces reflect much more light than black, so, when directed towards a white surface, the voltage output will be lower than that on a black surface. The power input and analog output pins are brought out to a 3-pin, 0.1" pitch header. The board also has a single mounting hole if you want to screw the board onto something. Dimensions: 14,8 x 8,4 mm References: Schematic QRE1113GR Datasheet Bildr Tutorial

TEMT6000 Breakout Board

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:59:00 +0200

TEMT6000 Breakout Board Description: This is a basic breakout board for the TEMT6000 Ambient Light Sensor. Only what you need, nothing you don't. Sensor acts like a transistor - the greater the incoming light, the higher the analog voltage on the signal pin. Dimensions: PCB 11 x 11 mm References: Datasheet Wiring Example Bildr Tutorial

Barometric Pressure Sensor - BMP085 Breakout

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:58:40 +0200

Barometric Pressure Sensor - BMP085 Breakout Description: BMP085 Breakout is a simple breakout board for the Bosch BMP085 high-precision, low-power barometric pressure sensor. The BMP085 offers a measuring range of 300 to 1100 hPa with an accuracy down to 0.03 hPa in ultra-high resolution mode (that's 0.25m of altitude at sea level!) It's based on piezo-resistive technology for high accuracy, ruggedness and long term stability. These come factory-calibrated, with the calibration coefficients already stored in ROM. Writing your own code for it requires some math, but there are plenty of examples and libraries available (see below). This breadboard-friendly board breaks out every pin to a 6-pin 0.1" pitch header. VCC can be from 1.8V to 3.6V; we typically run it on a clean, regulated 3.3V supply. The analog and digital supplies (VDDD and VDDA) are tied to a single header pin, but are separately decoupled. It connects to a microcontroller via I²C bus (also known as TWI, or on the Arduino, the "Wire" library). Features: Digital two wire (I²C, TWI, "Wire") interface Wide barometric pressure range Flexible supply voltage range (1.8V to 3.6V) Ultra-low power consumption Low noise measurements Factory-calibrated Includes temperature sensor Low-profile with a small footprint Dimensions: 15,5 x 15,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (BMP085) Quickstart Guide Example Arduino Sketch Example Code (ATmega328) Product Flyer Wiring Example mbed User Review Bildr Tutorial Pressure units converter

Humidity and Temperature Sensor - DHT22

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:58:25 +0200

Humidity and Temperature Sensor - DHT22 Description: The DHT22 is a low cost sensor for humidity and temperature with a single wire digital interface. This sensor is calibrated and doesn't require any extra components so you can use it directly and easily for measuring of relative humidity and temperature! Features: 3.3-6V Input 1-1.5mA measuring current 40-50 uA standby current Humidity from 0-100% RH -40 - 80 degrees C temperature range +-2% RH accuracy +-0.5 degrees C Documents: Datasheet Example Code

Transceiver nRF24L01+ Module with Chip Antenna

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:57:59 +0200

Transceiver nRF24L01+ Module with Chip Antenna Description: This wireless module uses the newest 2.4GHz transceiver from Nordic Semiconductor, the nRF24L01+. This transceiver IC operates in the 2.4GHz band and has many new features! Take all the coolness of the nRF2401A and add some extra pipelines, buffers, and an auto-retransmit feature - very nice! Please note: These boards are assembled by the nRF24L01+. The '+' version of the IC has improved range, sensitivity, and data rates. The command set is backward compatible with the original nRF24L01. Features: On-board 3.3V LDO Regulator (3.3 to 7V supply allowed) On-board ceramic 2.4GHz Antenna 100m Range at 250kbps 250kbps to 2Mbit Data Rate Auto Acknowledge Auto Re-Transmit Multiceiver - 6 Data Pipes 32 Byte separate TX and RX FIFOs 5V tolerant input pins Software selectable channel from 2400MHz to 2525MHz (125 Selectable channels) Minimum number of external components Pins broken out : VCC, CE, CSN, SCK, MOSI, MISO, IRQ, GND Lots of application notes and support on Nordic Semiconductor Website Dimensions: 23 x 21 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Nordic VLSI website nRF24L01 Datasheet Great Nordic tutorials mbed Example Software: Example PIC Code

Netduino Plus 2

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:50:21 +0200

Netduino Plus 2 Description: The Netduino Plus 2 has four times the speed (168MHz), six times the code space (384KB), and twice the available RAM (100KB+) of Netduino Plus 1. They've also given it a whole series of rich new features like four serial ports, six PWM channels and 12-bit ADC. The 6-pin ICSP header has been swapped out for a 10-pin MiniJTAG header. The goal is to enable developers to compile their own firmware using GCC and debug both native and managed code at the same time. The Netduino Plus is an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro Framework. The board features a 32-bit microcontroller and a rich development environment, making it a perfect solution for engineers and hobbyists alike. The hardware footprint is based on a standard Arduino board (e.g. Arduino Uno) and this makes it compatible with all the Arduino Shields (for some Arduino shields drivers are required). Note: Our shipments of the Netduino Plus are coming with free 3ft USB cables! Features: STMicro 32-bit microcontroller Speed: 168MHz, Cortex-M4 Code Storage: 384 KB RAM: 100+ KB 10 mbps Ethernet Micro SD card support up to 2 GB Input Voltage: 7.5 - 9.0 VDC or USB powered 25 mA per Pin max Current Digital I/O are 3.3 V but 5 V tolerant Dimensions: 71 x 53 x 13 mm References: Schematic Layout File Datasheet (STM32F405RG) Reference Manual (STM32F405RG) .NET Micro Framework v4.2 Source Netduino Pus 2 Firmware v4.2.1 Source Product Page

Breadboard Mini Self-Adhesive White

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:05:00 +0200

Breadboard Mini Self-Adhesive White Description: This is a very useful small breadboard with 170 tie points. This bread board is perfect for small Arduino applications. It is also compatible with Seeeduino or Arduino Proto Shield. Strong, self-adhesive backing. Dimensions: 45,5 x 34,5 x 9,5 mm

3.6V Micro Hydro Generator

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:04:42 +0200

3.6V Micro Hydro Generator Description: The Micro Hydro Generator is a power source of clean and renewable energy! This hydro generator can supply stable output voltage and output current with the help of embedded voltage stabilizing circuit and small rechargeable battery. You can install it at home to save household energy or just add a light (LEDs) to your spray shower at the garden... Features: Weight 165 g Output voltage 3.6V Output current 300mA Maximum working pressure 1.75 MPa Working pressure 0~1.75MPa Working temperature 0~110°C Maximum 30mins at 110 °C Recommend flow rate range 1.5~20 l/min (Pressure 0.05-0.2mpa) Installation Method direction of arrow Material nylon/glass fiber, Polyformaldehyde - POM Dimensions: 81 x 82,5 x 44 mm References: Datasheet Demo video

60mm square 8x8 LED Matrix - super bright RGB

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:04:00 +0200

60mm square 8x8 LED Matrix - super bright RGB Description: This is a colorful and really super bright 8 x 8 RGB LCD Matrix made by Seeed Studio. You will need to have a special circuit to get it fully tuned. The simple and best way is to use it with Rainbowduino of course. Dimensions: 60,5 x 60,5 mm References: Datasheet

ARDX - The starter kit for Arduino

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:03:39 +0200

ARDX - The starter kit for Arduino Description: If you've ever wanted to dive into the electronics world but were afraid to try, then this is the perfect kit for you. A fun, beginner's kit, it includes a fully illustrated guide that will familiarize you with a wide range of electronic components while you create small, simple, and easy-to-assemble circuits. The instructions are straight forward, include diagrams, troubleshooting tips, and additional instructions for those of you who want to take their projects to the next level. There are 13 different activities outlined, and you'll want to tackle everyone. Features: Perfect for the beginners No soldering required No electronics background needed Easy to use and learn 13 circuits included. Every circuit is based on a breadboard layout. This makes it easier to construct A color printed Experimenter's Guide included. This will allow you to dive right into the Arduino world, step-by-step Comes with the latest and greatest Arduino Uno Parts: Arduino Uno Rev3 x1 Premium jumper wires M/M (100mm) x50 Premium jumper wires M/M (200mm) x25 Type B USB cable x1 9V battery clip x1 8mm diffused RGB LED x1 Piezo Sensor - MiniSense 100 x1 5mm red LEDs x10 5mm green LEDs x10 8mm blue LED x1 Toy DC motor x1 9g High Sensitive Mini Servo x1 74HC595 x1 Buzzer x1 Pushbuttons x2 Potentiometer (10K) x1 Light sensor (5528) x1 TMP36-Temperature Sensor x1 Relay (5V, 3A/120VAC) x1 Transistor 2N2222A x2 560 Ohm resistors x25 2.2k Ohm resistors x3 10k Ohm resistors x3 220uf capacitor x1 Diode 1N4001 x2 Breadboard Clear Self-Adhesive x1 40pin Male pin header x1 Plastic rivet x4 Acrylic holder x1 Rubber bumpers x4 Color breadboard layout sheets x13 Empty layout sheet x2 Full color printed Experimenter’s Guide x1 Dimensions: 185 x 125 x 45 mm

DSO Quad - 4 Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:03:18 +0200

DSO Quad - 4 Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope Description: The DSO Quad is a powerful open-source pocket-sized 4 channel digital oscilloscope for common electronic engineering tasks. It's based on ARM cortex M3 (STM32F103VCT6) 32 bits platform, providing 72MS/s sampling rate with integrated FPGA and high speed ADC. The Internal 2MB memory can even store waveforms in various formats which you can transfer to your computer using a mini-USB cable. Note: Check the link below for the most up-to-date firmware. Includes: DSO Quad 2pcs Mueller MCX Osilloscope Probes 2pcs Digital Probes Li-Po Battery User Manual Features: Portable (98 x 60 x 14.5 mm) Two 72MS/s analog channels plus two digital channels 2MB Internal Storage 3" TFT LCD (400x240) 8-bit Vertical Resolution Signal Generator Auto Measurement Various Triggering Options Easy waveform storage Firmware upgradable User applications Open source HW revision v 2.6 Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 14.5mm References: Firmware Upgrade Battery Installation Guide Wiki page Reviews: Review from Justblair Review from mcu.cz (czech) - part 1 Review from mcu.cz (czech) - part II &amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;gt;

Flex Sensor 4.5"

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:19:42 +0200

Flex Sensor 4.5" Description: This is a simple flex sensor 4.5" in length. As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. Patented technology by Spectra Symbol (over million cycles) - they claim these sensors were used in the original Nintendo Power Glove. I love the Nintendo Power Glove. It's so bad! :-) The resistance of the flex sensor changes when the metal pads are on the outside of the bend (text on inside of bend). Connector is 0.1" spaced and bread board friendly. To achieve maximum lifetime support the flex sensor close to the connector. Check datasheet for full specifications. Dimensions: 112 x 6 mm References: Datasheet ITP Sensor Workshop

Power converter 6 in 1 pack

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:45:00 +0200

Power converter 6 in 1 pack Description: This is pretty useful pack of power connectors converters. Includes: 1 x Barrel jack adaptor-screw terminal to 2.1mm male 1 x Barrel jack adaptor-Screw pluggable terminal to 2.1mm male 1 x Barrel jack to screw terminal converter 1 x BNC adaptor female to screw terminal 1 x DC jack to JST 2pin Converter 1 x JST 2 Pin power connector

Arduino Sidekick Basic Kit

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:44:26 +0200

Arduino Sidekick Basic Kit Description: The Arduino SideKick Basic Kit is intended to be used with your Arduino board. This Arduino kit contains almost everything needed for making of your first Arduino application. It includes many of the most popular accessories for DIY projects: Breadboard, Jumper wires, Color LEDs, Resistors, Buzzer, etc., all parts come in a handy plastic box allowing easy transportation and minimizing mess on the table :-). Features: Half size Basic Breadboard x 1 Breadboard jumper wires M/M pack of 70pcs x 1 Red Led x 10 Green Led x 10 RGB led x 1 Ceramic Capacitor (10nF x 10, 100nF x 10) Electrolytic Capacitor (100uF x 5) Resistor (330R x 10,1kOhm x 10, 10kOhm x 10) Tilt switch x 1 Thermistor x 1 Photo resistor x 1 Diode x 1 Buzzer x 1 Push button x 5 switch x 5 Mini Servo x 1 Potienmeter with knob x 1 Resistor Instructor card x 1 Plastic Box x 1 Dimensions: 145 x 90 x 45 mm References: Arduino Sidekick Basic Kit wiki page

Mux Shield

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:43:20 +0200

Mux Shield Description: Have you already utilized all the Arduino inputs/outputs and need even more? Then this magic shield is exactly for you! The Mux Shield (Multiplexer Shield) can extend the capacity for up to 48 inputs or outputs on the Arduino, Arduino Mega or any Seeeduino boards. Using three Texas Instruments CD74HC4067 Analog Multiplexers, the Mux Shield makes it possible to have 48 analog/digital inputs or digital outputs in many configurations. The Mux Shield comes with stackable headers installed and ready to plug into your Arduino! Features: 48 analog inputs/digital inputs Reset button Vcc and Ground header strips (each input/output pin has a dedicated Vcc and Ground) Arduino Mega compatible PIN 13 LED and Power LED Stackable headers (plug directly into Arduino and add more shields on top) Requires digital pins 2,3,4,5 and analog pins 0,1,2 – 48 inputs/outputs for the price of 7 pins! Dimensions: 69 x 54 x 19,5 mm References: Product Page Analog input example code Digital input example code Digital output example code CD74HC4067 Data Sheet

USB Host Shield

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:43:07 +0200

USB Host Shield Description: The USB Host Shield contains all of the digital logic and analog circuitry necessary to implement a full-speed USB peripheral/host controller with your Arduino. This means you could use your Arduino to interface with and control any USB slave device - thumbdrives, digital cameras, bluetooth dongles, and much more! This new version corrects the pin out for the GPX and RESET pins. A four-wire serial interface is used to communicate with the host controller chip, so the shield connects the Arduino's hardware SPI pins (D10-13) to the MAX3421E. A USB type A female connector is wired up to the IC, and it also supplies 5V as any normal USB port would. The Host Shield takes its power from the 'Vin' pin on your Arduino. Power from that pin is regulated to both 5V and 3.3V on the shield. All SPI signals are sent through a hex converter to step them down to 3.3V. The shield also provides a small prototyping area, with 2,54mm spaced holes. Headers are not soldered on, we recommend our Stackable Header Kit. Dimensions: 59,7 x 53,7 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (MAX3421E) Projects and Code (Thanks Oleg!)

Thumb Joystick

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:32 +0200

Thumb Joystick Description: This is a small joystick very similar to the 'analog' joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers - one for each axis. Pots are ~10k each. This thumb joystick also has a select button that is actuated when the joystick is pressed down. There is a breakout board for thumb joystick. Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 30 mm

Rainbowduino LED driver platform - ATmega 328

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:07 +0200

Rainbowduino LED driver platform - ATmega 328 Description: This is something really cool from Seeed Studio! The Rainbowduino board (V3.0) is an Arduino compatible controller board with professional multiplexed LED driver. It can drive a 8x8 RGB Led Matrix or a 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube in common Anode mode. Rainbowduino v3.0 uses two MY9221 chips that can handle 12-channels (R/G/B x 4) constant current Adaptive Pulse Density Modulation (APDM). Rainbowduino v3.0 is made so that it allows cascading connection of more boards (I2C interface). Rainbowduino v3.0 can be programmed using Arduino boot-loader. This makes programming of sketches using Arduino IDE very simple. Unlike other LED drivers, this comes with a USB to UART (FT232RL) inbuilt driver for programming of the sketches. The Rainbowduino is built on ATmega328 and is completely prepared for a cool super bright 8x8 RGB LED Matrix! Features: Provides 2 x 16 pin header for connecting of multiplexed LEDs Constant current (20.8mA) LEDs driver. Can drive 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube or 8x8 RGB LED Matrix (i.e 192 LEDs) Built in USB to UART chip (FT232RL) Built in 5V / 1 Ampere voltage regulator Can be driven directly through USB cable (No external power adapter needed) Dimensions: 60 x 60 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

PIR Motion Sensor

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:41:34 +0200

PIR Motion Sensor Description: This is a simple to use motion sensor. Power it up and wait 1-2 seconds for the sensor to get a snapshot of the still room. If anything moves after that period, the 'alarm' pin will go low. This unit works great from 5 to 12V (datasheet shows 12V). You can also install a jumper wire past the 5V regulator on board to make this unit work at 3.3V. Sensor uses 1.6mA@3.3V. The alarm pin is an open collector meaning you will need a pull up resistor on the alarm pin. The open drain setup allows multiple motion sensors to be connected on a single input pin. If any of the motion sensors go off, the input pin will be pulled low. The connector is slightly odd but has a 0.1" pitch female connector making it compatible with jumper wires and 0.1" male headers. Note: The colors of the wires can vary greatly. Looking at the unit from the top, the middle wire is ground, the left-most wire is the alarm, and the right-most is the power. Dimensions: 28,3 x 33,2 mm References: Datasheet Bildr Tutorial

Gyro Breakout Board - LPR503AL Dual 30°/s

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:30:22 +0200

Gyro Breakout Board - LPR503AL Dual 30°/s Description: This is a breakout board for the ST's dual-axis LPR503AL gyro. The LPR503AL measures angular velocity along the pitch and roll axes with a full scale of ±30°/s. Two different analog outputs are provided for both the x- and y- axes - one 1x amplified and the other 4x amplified. A regulated voltage between 2.7 and 3.6VDC should be supplied to the power pins. We have the filtering circuits all set up; you'll just need to connect the outputs to an ADC, and you're ready to go. This breakout board includes the gyro and all necessary filtering capacitors as shown. The 1x and 4x amplified outputs of both axes are connected to the 0.1" pitch headers, along with the power-down, self-test, high-pass filter reset, and power pins. Features: 2.7 to 3.6VDC power supply Dual axis, pitch and roll sensing 1x and 4x amplified outputs for each axis Low power consumption All necessary filtering components included Access to power-down, self-test, and high-pass filter reset pins Dimensions: 16 x 18 mm References: Schematic LPR503AL Datasheet

Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex UNO

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:56:17 +0200

Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex UNO Description: The Arduino Starter Kit is a perfect package to get going in the wonderful world of Arduino physical computing. The Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex UNO can be used in advanced projects, but is built with the beginner in mind, so whether you are an electronics novice or a seasoned soldering guru, this kit will get you well on your way to embedded electronic success. This version comes with the new Arduino Uno. Also included is a multitude of inputs, outputs, and sensors to get your workbench back up to par. If you're just getting started with Arduino, we recommend the SparkFun Inventor's Kit that comes with a printed manual. Includes: Arduino Uno - the latest Arduino USB board, fully assembled and tested. 6' USB A to B cable - USB provides power for up to 500mA (enough for most projects) and is ample length to connect to your desktop or laptop USB port. Miniature breadboard - Excellent for making circuits and connections off the Arduino. Breadboard may come in various colors. Male to Male jumper wires - These are high quality wires that allow you to connect the female headers on the Arduino to the components and breadboard. Flex Sensor - Originally designed for the Nintendo Power Glove, now you too can measure flex! SoftPot - Measure position along the softpot by looking at the change in resistance. It's like a touch sensitive volume slider. Photocell - A sensor to detect ambient light. Perfect for detecting when a drawer is opened or when night-time approaches. Thermistor - A sensor for detecting ambient temperature and temperature changes. Tri-Color LED - Because everyone loves a blinky. Use this LED to PWM mix any color you need. Basic LEDs - Light emitting diodes make great general indicators. Linear trim pot - Also known as a variable resistor, this is a device commonly used to control volume, contrast, and makes a great general user control input. Buzzer - Make wonderful, brain splitting noises, alarms, and possibly music! 12mm button - Because big buttons are easier to hit. 330 Ohm Resistors - 5 current limiting resistors for LEDs, and strong pull-up resistors. 10k Ohm Resistors - These make excellent pull-ups, pull-downs, and current limiters. Replaces: Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex

12V Solenoid Valve - 3/4"

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:39:28 +0200

12V Solenoid Valve - 3/4" Description: Have you ever wanted to control the flow of a liquid using your computer or microcontroller, but didn't know how? Well, here's how: The 12V solenoid controlled fluid valve. Simply connect a fluid source to the 3/4" threaded inlet and it will interrupt the flow until 12V is applied to the fast-on connectors on the solenoid. Note: This is not a gravity-feed solenoid. This means that you will need enough water pressure to fully open the valve. Check the datasheet below for exact details. It operates at a minimum of around 3 PSI, allowing around 3 L/min of flow. Although the datasheet shows the valve working at 220 VAC, it's actually 12 VDC. Our 350 GPH pump does not have enough pressure for this valve. A garden hose or other pressurized system should work just fine. References: Datasheet (AQT15SP)

Miga NanoMuscle

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:26:28 +0200

Miga NanoMuscle Description: Another great linear actuator from Miga Motors. The NM70 is a very small electric actuator that utilizes Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) with a 4.0mm stroke when exposed to 3.5V and 410mA. The amazing thing is this 1.1g device can move up to 70g! References: Datasheet Application note Miga Documentation

Magnetic Snap 18mm

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:59:59 +0200

Magnetic Snap 18mm Description: A snap is fun, but a magnetic snap adds a whole new layer of possibilities. This are relatively large 18mm diameter snaps (all three pieces come as shown). They couple together very strongly (must be pried apart), rotate freely on the axis, and are electrically conductive. We've seen snaps like these soldered onto PCBs and batteries to form a strong, but quick disconnect mechanism. Overall connection resistance is less than 200 miliOhm. Snaps will couple when closer than 10mm.

Spark Gap Igniter - 4.8V

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:56:32 +0200

Spark Gap Igniter - 4.8V Description: These transformers are capable of creating spark gaps up to about half-an-inch. They work really well as an ignition source for things like potato cannons, they also make the official sound of the mad scientist. The sparks that are generated sound a lot like a taser and you should take that sound as a warning to take extreme care when the unit is powered. To throw sparks, simply secure the blue and grey wires to electrodes spaced no more than half-an-inch apart and connect the red and white leads to a 5V source. Be warned, these transformers draw about 3A so your power supply will need to be somewhat robust. Note: Please do not use these to shock people or animals. Seriously, that isn't cool. Actually, be extremely careful with these as they can seriously hurt you. If you don't fully understand high voltage, just live vicariously through the video. Features: Input Voltage: 4.8V (works fine at 5V) Current Draw: 3A Spark Gap: <0.5" Loud and scary Full of wonderful

Door Switch - Momentary

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:41:43 +0200

Door Switch - Momentary Description: This is the type of momentary switch that you might find on your car doors to control the cab lights. It's a momentary on switch and can be panel mounted in a 19mm hole. The switch is normally open, and is on when fully pressed in. References: Dimensional Drawing

Surface Transducer - Large

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:27:06 +0200

Surface Transducer - Large Description: Surface transducers give you the awesome power to turn almost any surface into a speaker. They're essentially just a speaker except instead of a cone, the coil is attached to a pad that conducts the vibration into whatever you press it against. Hook it up to an audio source and press it against the nearest table, wall or cardboard box. You can even put it against your head and play music directly into your skull (the ultimate surround sound). Note: We are waiting on a datasheet. However, these have a 4 ohm nominal impedance and can handle about a watt continuous. Dimensions: 50mm in diameter, 31mm tall References: Datasheet

Thermoelectric Cooler - 40x40mm

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:10:17 +0200

Thermoelectric Cooler - 40x40mm Description: Thermoelectric coolers (TEC or Peltier) create a temperature differential on each side. One side gets hot and the other side gets cool. Therefore, they can be used to either warm something up or cool something down, depending on which side you use. The Thermal Tape listed below works very well to attach heat sinks to the hot side. This Peltier works very well as long as you remove the heat from the hot side. After turning on the device, the hot side will heat quickly, the cold side will cool quickly. If you do not remove the heat from the hot side (with a heat sink or other device), the Peltier will quickly reach stasis and do nothing. We recommend using an old computer CPU heatsink or other block of metal to pull heat from the hot side. We were able to use a computer power supply and CPU heatsink to make the cold side so uncomfortable we could not hold our finger to it. This is a nice custom made solar panel, which mates directly with many of Seeed Studio development boards and has a high efficiency at 15.5%. The solar panel has a clear epoxy coating with hard-board backing. It has a robust sealing for outdoor applications! Features: 40 x 40 x 3.6mm lmax - 7A Umax - 15.4V Qcmax - 62.2W Tmax - 69C 1.7 Ohm resistance 127 thermocouples Max Operating Temp: 180℃ Min Operating Temp: -50℃ References: Learn about TECs (Tom's Wiki) Learn about thermoelectric effect (Wikipedia) Example Arduino code to control a MOSFET for power

Keypad - 12 Button

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:02:21 +0200

Keypad - 12 Button Description: A basic 12 button keypad for user input. The buttons are setup in a matrix format. This allows a microcontroller to 'scan' the 7 output pins to see which of the 12 buttons is being pressed. Check the examples below for correct pin-outs and such. References: Datasheet PIC HEX Pad Tutorial Arduino Instructable Arduino Keypad Library Alarm System Project Bildr Example

RedBoard - Programmed with Arduino

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:04:26 +0200

RedBoard - Programmed with Arduino Description: The guys from SparkFun have decided to make their own version of Arduino board that combines all favorite features of Arduino boards! The RedBoard combines the simplicity of the UNO's Optiboot bootloader (which is used in the Pro series), the stability of the FTDI (which we all missed after the Duemilanove was discontinued) and the R3 shield compatibility of the latest Arduino UNO R3. The RedBoard can be programmed over a USB Mini-B cable using the Arduino IDE: Just plug in the board, select "Arduino UNO" from the board menu and you're ready to upload code. RedBoard has all of the hardware peripherals you know and love: 14 Digital I/O pins with 6 PWM pins, 6 Analog Inputs, UART, SPI and external interrupts. We've also broken out the SDA, SCL and IOREF pins that showed up on the UNO R3, so the RedBoard will be compatible with future shields. You can power the RedBoard over USB or through the barrel jack. The on-board power regulator can handle anything from 7 to 15VDC. Check out the related items below for a compatible wall-wart power supply. Not sure which Arduino or Arduino-compatible board is right for you? Check out the Arduino Buying Guide! Features: ATmega328 microcontroller with Optiboot (UNO) Bootloader USB Programming Facilitated by the Ubiquitous FTDI FT232RL Input voltage - 7-15V 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs) 6 Analog Inputs 32k Flash Memory 16Mhz Clock Speed All SMD Construction R3 Shield Compatible Red PCB! References: Schematic Eagle Files FTDI Drivers Arduino IDE Download Product Video

Electric Imp Breakout

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:03:27 +0200

Electric Imp Breakout Description: If you aren't familiar with the Electric Imp, it essentially provides an easy, integrated way to connect almost any hardware device both to other devices and to internet services. The Electric Imp Breakout Board allows you to explore the capabilities of the Imp by providing standard 0.1" headers to solder to as well as the necessary CryptAuthEE IC to identify your prototype to the Imp Cloud service! This is just the development board, so you'll need to buy the Imp separately, check the related items below! Note: If you want to use the mini-USB or battery inputs for power, you will need to populate the 3-pin jumper and set it to either 'BAT' or 'USB'. Otherwise, you can just simply power the board using VIN and GND without the use of a jumper. References: Schematic Eagle Files Electric Imp Site Electric Imp Wiki Electric Imp Tutorial Product Video (Electric Imp)

Electric Imp

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:42:05 +0200

Electric Imp Description: We know what you're thinking, "What's the big deal? Looks like an SD card..." Well this is no SD card! The Electric Imp is a WiFi enabled development platform powered by a Cortex-M3 processor core. "Really?" Yup. In essence, the Imp provides an easy, integrated way to connect almost any hardware device both to other devices and to internet services. It's more than just a WiFi card, or even a WiFi module with processing built in - it's an integrated platform that deals with the drudgery of connectivity, allowing you to concentrate on the application instead of the mechanics. It does this by integrating an 802.11b/g/n WiFi transceiver, a great antenna, a Cortex-M3 core and lots of flexible I/O in a tiny package. But the hardware is only part of what makes the Electric Imp an innovative platform. The development environment and workflow is totally cloud-based and in-browser! Simply program the Imp with your WiFi Network information using your iOS or Android smartphone (Optically! No special hardware required!) then log on to the Electric Imp developer website and program your module over-the-air! Development is done in-browser and in a language called "Squirrel," which is a C-like language with extensions to communicate with the hardware interfaces and the service. Thanks to cloud-power, you get many big system benefits like buffered I/O and crash recovery - plus you can push updates to devices in the field with a few clicks. There's even a Planner tool that makes it easy to design interactivity between your Imps. Note: Although, the Electric Imp comes in an SD form factor, it isn't compatible with standard SD devices. Development boards are available, though, in the related items below! Features: Super Small Form Factor WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption Cortex-M3 core gives great performance combined with low power consumption 6 I/O - UARTs, I2C, SPI, analog in and out, PWMs, GPIOs... all selectable under software control No SDK to install, no JTAG pods, no long download times... you develop your code in a browser-based IDE Software that runs on the Imp is written in Squirrel, a C-like language Data passes to and from the service over a TLS encrypted interface Dimensions: 32 x 24 x 2,1 mm References: Electric Imp Site Electric Imp Wiki Squirrel Language Site Tutorial: Serial Communication w/ Arduino Product Video

Gyro Breakout Board - LPY503AL Dual 30°/s

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:21:15 +0200

Gyro Breakout Board - LPR503AL Dual 30°/s Description: This is a breakout board for the ST's dual-axis LPY503AL gyro. The LPY503AL measures angular velocity along the pitch and yaw axes with a full scale of ±30°/s. Two different analog outputs are provided for both the x- and z- axes - one 1x amplified and the other 4x amplified. A regulated voltage between 2.7 and 3.6VDC should be supplied to the power pins. We have the filtering circuits all set up; you'll just need to connect the outputs to an ADC, and you're ready to go. This breakout board includes the gyro and all necessary filtering capacitors as shown. The 1x and 4x amplified outputs of both axes are connected to the 0.1" pitch headers, along with the power-down, self-test, high-pass filter reset, and power pins. We've revised this board to correct errors with the high-pass filter, so the output should settle when the unit stops moving. Not sure which gyro is right for yo u? Our Accelerometer and Gyro Buying Guide might help! Features: 2.7 to 3.6VDC power supply Dual axis, pitch and yaw sensing 1x and 4x amplified outputs for each axis Low power consumption All necessary filtering components included Access to power-down, self-test, and high-pass filter reset pins Dimensions: 16 x 18 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files LPY503AL Datasheet

Arduino ETH Shield Rev3 WITHOUT PoE Module

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:00:53 +0200

Arduino ETH Shield Rev3 WITHOUT PoE Module Description: The Arduino Ethernet Shield allows an Arduino board to connect to the internet. It is based on the Wiznet W5100 ethernet chip providing a network (IP) stack capable of both TCP and UDP. The Arduino Ethernet Shield supports up to four simultaneous socket connections. Use the Ethernet library to write sketches which connect to the internet via a standard RJ45Ethernet jack using the shield. The latest revision of the shield adds a micro-SD card slot, which can be used to store files for serving over the network. It is compatible with the Arduino Uno and Mega (using the Ethernet library). You can access the on-board SD card slot using the SD library which is included in the current Arduino build. The latest revision of the shield also includes a reset controller, to ensure that the W5100 Ethernet module is properly reset on power-up. Previous revisions of the shield were not compatible with the Mega and need to be manually reset after power-up. The reset button on the shield resets both the W5100 and the Arduino board. Arduino communicates with both the W5100 and SD card using the SPI bus (through the ICSP header). This is on digital pins 11, 12, and 13 on the Duemilanove and pins 50, 51, and 52 on the Mega. On both boards, pin 10 is used to select the W5100 and pin 4 for the SD card. These pins cannot be used for general i/o. On the Mega, the hardware SS pin, 53, is not used to select either the W5100 or the SD card, but it must be kept as an output or the SPI interface won't work. Note that because the W5100 and SD card share the SPI bus, only one can be active at a time. If you are using both peripherals in your program, this should be taken care of by the corresponding libraries. If you're not using one of the peripherals in your program, however, you'll need to explicitly deselect it. To do this with the SD card, set pin 4 as an output and write a high to it. For the W5100, set digital pin 10 as a high output. Note: As of February, 2012, we are shipping the R3 version of this board. The only difference is the appearance of extra pins so that it's compatible with the Arduino Uno R3 shield design. The functionality is the same and you can still use it with your pre-R3 Arduino but you may want to trim back or de-solder the extra headers. References: Getting Started Schematic (old) Reference Design (old) Schematic Reference Design W5100 Datasheet Arduino EthernetShield Page Bildr Tutorial (Server) Bildr Tutorial (Client) Replaces: Arduino Ethernet Shield SD

4x20 characters LCD Display Kit

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:33:32 +0200

4x20 characters LCD Display Kit Description: This is a Display Kit consist of 4x20 LCD Display Module and following parts: 12 Ohm Resistor 1/4 W 10 K Ohm linear potentiometer, pcb terminals 16 way male header 0.1" strip The pin header shall be soldered on the display, potentiometer is intended for display contrast adjustment and 12 Ohm resistor is for backlight LEDs connection. It is suitable to connect all parts using the Breadboard with Wire Kit or just solder on a PCB. The display is possible to control using Arduino Duemilanove, Arduino MEGA or any other Arduino board. Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 15 mm (max) References: Datasheet Example of usage together with an Arduino Board

Arduino Ethernet Rev3 WITH PoE

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:27:40 +0200

Arduino Ethernet Rev3 WITH PoE Description: So you want your Arduino to surf the web but you don't have room for the Arduino board plus the Ethernet Shield. What do you do? How about giving the Arduino Ethernet a try? The Arduino Ethernet is an Arduino development board with the Wiznet Ethernet interface built in on the same board! It has 14 digital input/output pins, 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a RJ45 connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. An on-board microSD card reader, which can be used to store files for serving over the network, is accessible through the SD Library. Pin 10 is reserved for the Wiznet interface, SS for the SD card is on Pin 4. This board also includes a Power over Ethernet (PoE) module which allows the board to be powered over the Ethernet connection as part of a PoE system! To make room for the Ethernet interface, they removed the USB-serial driver so you will need an FTDI breakout or similar device to upload your Arduino sketches. Also, Pins 10, 11, 12 and 13 are reserved for interfacing with the Ethernet module and should not be used otherwise. This reduces the number of available pins to 9, with 4 available as PWM outputs. Arduino is an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple i/o board and a development environment that implements the Processing/Wiring language. Arduino can be used to develop stand-alone interactive objects or can be connected to software on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux). Note: Because of the height of the Ethernet Jack on this shield, you will need an extra set of stackable headers to get a shield to stack on top of it. Features: ATMega328 Microcontroller Operating Voltage: 5V Input Voltage: 7-12V Digital I/O Pins: 14 (4 of which are used by the Ethernet controller) Analog Input Pins: 6 On Board Micro SD Cardslot W5100 TCP/IP Embedded Ethernet Controller Power Over Ethernet ready Magnetic Jack and included PoE module References: Schematic Eagle Files Arduino Site W5100 Datasheet Bildr Tutorial (Server) Bildr Tutorial (Client)

USB 2 Serial Converter

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:56:00 +0200

USB 2 Serial Converter Description: This board converts a USB connection into 5 volt TX and RX that you can connect straight to the Arduino Ethernet or any other boards with an FTDI cable-compatible connector. It features the Atmega8U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter, the same chip found on the Arduino Uno. The USB Serial module has an ISCP interface, allowing you to reprogram the chip when placed in DFU mode. The pinouts on the connector are compatible with a standard FTDI header (as well as the Adafruit and Sparkfun USB-Serial adapters).

Arduino Ethernet Shield

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:25:13 +0200

Arduino Ethernet Shield The Arduino Ethernet Shield has been replaced with a newer version Arduino Ethernet Shield SD. Description: The Arduino Ethernet Shield provides a connection to the Internet for an Arduino board. It is based on the ethernet chip Wiznet W5100 affording a network (IP) stack capable of both TCP and UDP. The Arduino Ethernet Shield supports up to four simultaneous socket connections. Use the Ethernet library to write sketches which connect to the internet using the shield. The Ethernet Shield connects to an Arduino board using long wire-wrap headers which extend through the shield. This keeps the pin layout intact and allows another shield to be stacked on top. Arduino uses digital pins 10, 11, 12, and 13 (SPI) to communicate with the W5100 on the ethernet shield. While using the Ethernet Shield, these pins cannot be used for general i/o. The Arduino Ethernet Shield provides a standard RJ45 ethernet jack. The reset button on the shield resets both the W5100 and the Arduino board. Please note that Arduino Ethernet Shield is not compatible with the Arduino Mega. Dimensions: 73,7 x 53,4 x 29 mm References: Getting Started W5100 Datasheet

Arduino ETH Shield Rev3 WITH PoE Module

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:22:21 +0200

Arduino ETH Shield Rev3 WITH PoE Module Description: As you may already know, the Arduino Ethernet Shield allows an Arduino board to connect to the internet, which is awesome. It's based on the Wiznet W5100 ethernet chip providing a network (IP) stack capable of both TCP and UDP. The Arduino Ethernet Shield supports up to four simultaneous socket connections. Use the Ethernet library to write sketches which connect to the internet via a standard RJ45Ethernet jack using the shield. The Ethernet jack can also be used for power, did you know that? Check it out: Power over Ethernet, or PoE for short, is a system that's designed to pass data and power, safely, over the same Cat5 cable. You may have noticed the odd headers on the Arduino Ethernet shield (The line of holes at an angle to the rest of the board) Well those are there so that you can install a PoE module. We've included that PoE module on this one! The Ag9120-S. The Ag9120-S is a module designed to extract power from a conventional twisted pair Category 5 Ethernet cable, conforming to the IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard.It provides the PoE compatibility signature and power classification required by the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) before applying up to 15W power to the port. The high efficiency DC/DC converter operates over a wide input voltage range (36V to 48V typical) and provides a regulated low ripple and low noise output. The DC/DC converter also has built-in overload and short-circuit output protection. Aside from the inclusion of the Ag9120-S module, this is the same Arduino Ethernet Shield we've been selling, which means it has a micro-SD card slot, which can be used to store files for serving over the network. It is compatible with the Arduino Uno and Mega (using the Ethernet library). You can access the on-board SD card slot using the SD library which is included in the current Arduino build. It also includes a reset controller, to ensure that the W5100 Ethernet module is properly reset on power-up. Previous revisions of the shield were not compatible with the Mega and need to be manually reset after power-up. The reset button on the shield resets both the W5100 and the Arduino board. Arduino communicates with both the W5100 and SD card using the SPI bus (through the ICSP header). This is on digital pins 11, 12, and 13 on the Duemilanove and pins 50, 51, and 52 on the Mega. On both boards, pin 10 is used to select the W5100 and pin 4 for the SD card. These pins cannot be used for general i/o. On the Mega, the hardware SS pin, 53, is not used to select either the W5100 or the SD card, but it must be kept as an output or the SPI interface won't work. Note that because the W5100 and SD card share the SPI bus, only one can be active at a time. If you are using both peripherals in your program, this should be taken care of by the corresponding libraries. If you're not using one of the peripherals in your program, however, you'll need to explicitly deselect it. To do this with the SD card, set pin 4 as an output and write a high to it. For the W5100, set digital pin 10 as a high output. References: Getting Started Schematic Reference Design Arduino EthernetShield Page Datasheet) (W5100) Datasheet (Ag9120-S) Bildr Tutorial (Server) Bildr Tutorial (Client) Product Video

Arduino Mini 05 Light

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:30:12 +0200

Arduino Mini 05 Light Description: The Arduino Mini 05 Light is a small microcontroller board based on the ATmega328 intended for use on breadboards and and especially in application where the space is critical. The revision 05 has a new package for the ATmega328, which enables all components to be on the top of the board. It also has an onboard reset button. The 05 version has the same pin configuration as revision 04. Additional features coming with the 05 version are: new PCB layout and design onboard reset button The Light version of this board comes without header pins mounted from the bottom side of the board. The Arduino Mini has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 8 analog inputs, and a 16 MHz crystal oscillator. It can be programmed with the USB Serial adapter or other USB or RS232 to TTL serial adapter. See the page on getting started with the Arduino Mini for instructions. Features: Microcontroller ATmega328 Operating Voltage 5V Input Voltage 7-9 V Digital I/O Pins 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output) Analog Input Pins 8 (of which 4 are broken out onto pins) DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA Flash Memory 32 KB (of which 2 KB used by bootloader) SRAM 2 KB EEPROM 1 KB Clock Speed 16 MHz Dimensions: 30,5 x 18 mm References: Detailed description of Arduino Mini Schematic of the Arduino Mini 05 To get your Arduino Mini working, see this guide. There's more information on the Arduino Mini in the playground. Replaces: Arduino Mini Light

Stepper Motor with Cable

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:29:48 +0200

Stepper Motor with Cable Description: This is a basic, but very powerful stepper motor with a 4-wire cable attached. Features: Step Angle (degrees) :1.8 2 Phase Rated Voltage : 12V Rated Current : 0.33A Holding Torque : 2.3kg*cm 5mm Diameter Drive Shaft Dimensions: motor body: 42 x 42 x 35 mm cable length: 120mm References: Datasheet

Ardumoto - Motor Driver Shield

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:29:40 +0200

Ardumoto - Motor Driver Shield Description: This is a latest version of motor shield for Arduino! The new version can be used with either 3.3 or 5v logic, it has a separate and more robust VIN connection and the PWM input has moved to pin 3. The motor shield can control two DC motors. It is based on the L298 H-bridge and the Ardumoto can drive up to 2 amps per channel! The board takes its power from the same Vin line as the Arduino board, includes blue and yellow LEDs to indicate active direction, and all driver lines are diode protected from back EMF. Control for motor attached to OUT1/2 is connected to digital line 12 (direction A) and digital line 3 (PWM A). Control for motor attached to OUT3/4 is connected to digital line 13 (direction B) and digital line 11 (PWM B). The shield also provides a small prototyping area, with 2,54mm spaced holes. Headers are not soldered on, we recommend our Stackable Header Kit. Dimensions: 60 x 53,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files L298 H Bridge data sheet Example Arduino sketch Assembly Guide Quickstart Guide Replaces: DEV-09213

Relay Shield v1.3

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:33:04 +0200

Relay Shield v1.3 Description: The Relay Shield is an Arduino compatible shield with 4 relays providing an easy way how to control high voltage. The relays support 3A @ 120VAC or 24VDC. It can be directly controlled by Arduino/Seeeduino through digital IOs with external 9V supply. With the XBee form socket and 315/433MHz RF module interface, the Relay shield can be remotely controlled, making it easy to use in robotics, industry control, smart houses etc. Note: Make sure that Relay Shield pins are not touching USB connector of Arduino board when mounted. Features: Arduino/Seeeduino, Arduino Mega, and Seeeduino Mega compatible 4 mechanical relays with photo-coupled circuit Equipped with screw holes for easy installation Light weight Small form factor Native Arduino/Seeeduino compatibility Extendible Dimensions: 80 x 56 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

EasyDriver Stepper Motor Driver

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:32:00 +0200

EasyDriver Stepper Motor Driver Description: The EasyDriver is a simple to use stepper motor driver, compatible with anything that can output a digital 0 to 5V pulse (or 0 to 3.3V pulse if you solder SJ2 closed on the EasyDriver). EasyDriver requires a 7V to 30V supply to power the motor and can power any voltage of stepper motor. The EasyDriver has an on board voltage regulator for the digital interface that can be set to 5V or 3.3V. Connect a 4-wire stepper motor and a microcontroller and you've got precision motor control! EasyDriver drives bi-polar motors, and motors wired as bi-polar. I.e. 4,6, or 8 wire stepper motors. On this version (v4.4) we fixed the silk error on the min/max adjustment. This is the newest version of EasyDriver V4 co-designed with Brian Schmalz. It provides much more flexibility and control over your stepper motor, when compared to older versions. The microstep select (MS1 and MS2) pins of the A3967 are broken out allowing adjustments to the microstepping resolution. The sleep and enable pins are also broken out for further control. Caution: Do not connect or disconnect a motor while the driver is energized. This will cause permanent damage to the A3967 IC. Features: A3967 microstepping driver MS1 and MS2 pins broken out to change microstepping resolution to full, half, quarter and eighth steps (defaults to eighth) Compatible with 4, 6, and 8 wire stepper motors of any voltage Adjustable current control from 150mA/phase to 750mA/phase Power supply range from 7V to 30V. The higher the voltage, the higher the torque at high speeds Dimensions: 48,5 x 20,5 mm References: Schematic A3967 Datasheet EasyDriver Website Example Stepper Motor Control Example Arduino Tutorial in Portuguese Bildr Tutorial

Electronic brick - 5V Relay module (digital)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:57:23 +0200

Electronic brick - 5V Relay module (digital) Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Relay module. This brick module is based on HLS8L relay and provides controlling of high voltage devices (max. 250VAC). Dimensions: 41 x 31 mm References: Tutorial HLS8L Datasheet Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:45:11 +0200

SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino Description: This Arduino Kit includes the new Arduino Uno, the fabled baseplate, and all the sensors you can shake a stick at. The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino is a box of goodies to get the very beginner started with programmable electronics. It includes all the bits you need to build 12 basic circuits, no soldering required! On top of that, SparkFun has joined forces with Oomlout to offer a small booklet to get you started. The Arduino kit comes with everything pictured and a 36 page color printed 'starter' guide. The guide will take a complete novice and get them: Blinking LEDs Controlling a toy motor Controlling a servo Making (bad) music Responding to buttons Twisting a volume knob Detecting ambient light Reading temperature Controlling big devices Mixing LED colors We believe these to be the building blocks of any electronics project. Once these concepts are mastered, very impressive projects are possible using simple recombinations. Arduino Kit includes: Arduino Uno USB Arduino and breadboard holder Printed 36-page Oomlout manual 12 color circuit overlays Clear Bread Board 74HC595 Shift Register 2N2222 Transistors 1N4148 Diodes DC Motor with wires Small Servo 5V Relay TMP36 Temp Sensor Flex sensor Softpot 6' USB Cable Jumper Wires Photocell Tri-color LED Red and Green LEDs 10K Trimpot Piezo Buzzer Big 12mm Buttons 330 and 10K Resistors Male Headers No soldering required. We recommend this kit for beginners ages 10 and up. Dimensions: BOX: 25 x 15,5 x 5,5 mm References: Web quality guide (1MB) Print quality guide (9MB) Circuit overlays SIK Review

XBee 2mW PCB Antenna - Series 2 (ZigBee Mesh)

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:41 +0200

XBee 2mW PCB Antenna - Series 2 (ZigBee Mesh) Description: This is the XBee XB24-Z7CIT-004 module from Digi. Series 2 improves on the power output and data protocol. Series 2 modules allow you to create complex mesh networks based on the XBee ZB ZigBee mesh firmware. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. These are essentially the same hardware as the older Series 2.5, but have updated firmware. They will work with Series 2.5 modules if you update the firmware through X-CTU. Note: If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. The Series 2 requires considerable setup and configuration. We highly recommend Building Wireless Sensor Networks as a guide for setting up mesh networks. Note: Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules. Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set References: Digi XBee Series 2 Page Datasheet Dimensional Drawings Digi Examples and Guides X-CTU Software Replaces: XBee 2mW Chip Antenna - Series 2 (ZB)

Shield - MEGA Proto PCB Rev3

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

Shield - MEGA Proto PCB Rev3 Description: It allows soldering and mounting of your own circuits to Arduino MEGA board. Note: PCB only Dimensions: 101,6 x 53,4 x 1,4 mm Replaces: Arduino MEGA Shield - Prototyping PCB

Bus Pirate Cable

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

Bus Pirate Cable Description: This is a connection cable for the Bus Pirate. It is designed to connect to Bus Pirate 2x5 I/O header. The cable's connector is composed of two rows of five 0.1" spaced pins; it's also polarized, as is the mating connector on-board the Bus Pirate, so you can only connect the cable in one direction. The leads of the cable are terminated with female ends to mate with test hooks. The pin-out of the connector is documented here. Dimensions: length 300mm

LinkSprite JPEG Color Camera TTL Interface

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

LinkSprite JPEG Color Camera TTL Interface Description: This LinkSprite JPEG color camera allows you to capture and output JPEG images through UART, making it easy to integrate into an existing design. Note: These only work reliably with a 5V power supply, even though the manual states they can work at 3.3V. If you want to use it at 3.3V, you will need a lower baud rate. Check the comments for more information. Features: VGA/QVGA/160x120 resolution Support capture JPEG from serial port Default baud rate of serial port is 38400 5V power supply Size 32X32mm Current consumption: 80-100mA Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 25 mm References: Manual Software Tutorial Library Product Page mbed Example

Arduino Leonardo (with headers)

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

Arduino Leonardo (with headers) Description: The Arduino Leonardo is the newest in the Arduino family. The Leonardo differs from all preceding boards in that the ATmega32u4 has built-in USB communication, eliminating the need for a secondary processor. This allows the Leonardo to appear to a connected computer as a mouse and keyboard, in addition to a virtual (CDC) serial / COM port. It also has other implications for the behavior of the board; these are detailed on the getting started page. It has 20 digital input/output pins (of which 7 can be used as PWM outputs and 12 as analog inputs), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a micro USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. Features: Microcontroller ATmega32u4 Operating Voltage 5V Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V Digital I/O Pins 20 PWM Channels 7 Analog Input Channels 12 DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin 50 mA Flash Memory 32 KB (ATmega32u4) of which 4 KB used by bootloader SRAM 2.5 KB (ATmega32u4) EEPROM 1 KB (ATmega32u4) Clock Speed 16 MHz Dimensions: 75 x 53 x 15 mm References: Arduino Leonardo Product page Schematic: arduino-leonardo-schematic-rev3b.pdf getting started page Arduino Forum

DSO Quad - Aluminium Alloy Silver

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

DSO Quad - 4 Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope Description: DSO Quad – Aluminum Alloy is a popular DSO Quad equipped by new, rigid, elegant aluminum alloy shell! That feature makes the Quad even better. This is the coolest tool you should have on your worktable! The DSO Quad is a powerful open-source pocket-sized 4 channel digital oscilloscope for common electronic engineering tasks. It's based on ARM cortex M3 (STM32F103VCT6) 32 bits platform, providing 72MS/s sampling rate with integrated FPGA and high speed ADC. The Internal 2MB memory can even store waveforms in various formats which you can transfer to your computer using a mini-USB cable. Note: Due to the metal conductive shell of DSO Quad, its operating voltage should be controlled under 60V during working in case of any damage to the Quad itself or human. Includes: DSO Quad 2pcs Mueller MCX Osilloscope Probes 2pcs Digital Probes Li-Po Battery User Manual Features: Portable (98 x 60 x 14.5 mm) Two 72MS/s analog channels plus two digital channels 2MB Internal Storage 3" TFT LCD (400x240) 8-bit Vertical Resolution Signal Generator Auto Measurement Various Triggering Options Easy waveform storage Firmware upgradable User applications Open source HW revision v 2.6 Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 14.5mm References: Firmware Upgrade Battery Installation Guide Wiki page

IC Hook with Pigtail

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:32:40 +0200

IC Hook with Pigtail Description: These are good quality IC test hooks with a male connection wire. Instead of a single hook, these have two hooks that are capable of grabbing very small points (like SOIC IC legs). Comes in a bag of five IC hooks of different colors (black, red, white, blue, and green). IC Hook with Pigtail can be used for instance with Bus Pirate Cable but they are also very cool on their own. Male pin easily inserts into breadboard or other standard 0.1" connector. Dimensions: wire length is 60mm

Robotic Claw

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Robotic Claw Description: This arm called robotic claw is great for all your gripping needs. They are made from metal and are pretty heavy-duty. The claw opens to about 2" and depending on the servo motor used, it can pick up some relatively heavy objects. Because the arms move parallel to each other, you get a better grip. These also have a mounting plate on the bottom which accepts standard spacing found on servo mounts (the extra bits that come with our servo motors). These do not come with a servo motor, so check below, the 'medium servo' is the one that works well. References: Dimensional Drawing

Mini GPS Antenna Embedded UFL

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Mini GPS Antenna Embedded UFL Description: Compact embedded low power consumption GPS antenna for small, mobile applications. Hirose UFL (female) connector to small ceramic patch antenna with LNA (12dB gain) powered through cable. Features: Gain: 12dB Center Frequency: 1575,42MHz ± 3MHz Bandwidth: ±5MHz Impedance: 50Ohm Polariyation: RHCP VSWR < 2 DC Voltage: 3V DC Current: 2,7mA Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 6,5 mm; cable lenght: 70 mm

FEZ Panda II

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FEZ Panda II Description: Say hello to FEZ Panda II! The 72Mhz FEZ Panda II runs .NET Micro Framework, allowing users to debug and program FEZ Panda using Microsoft's free Visual C# Express. Applications are loaded over USB cable (or serial) with full featured debugging capabilities, such as stepping in code or inspecting variables. FEZ Panda II is an improved and enhanced version of FEZ Panda with Real Time Clock, On-board microSD socket and an easily accessible 40-pin female header that exposes the extra IOs. FEZ Panda II also includes JTAG access for those who wish to use their own firmware instead of NETMF. Using an Arduino-form-factor, you can use just about any Arduino shield. In addition, many libraries are already included like FAT file system, networking, threading, USB Client, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more. The FEZ Panda II includes a USB cable. Dimensions: 80 x 53 mm References: Design Files Schematic User Manual Replaces: FEZ Panda

XBee Explorer Regulated

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XBee Explorer Regulated Description: The XBee Explorer Regulated is basic breakout board for XBee wireless modules. It takes care of the 3.3V regulation, signal conditioning, and basic activity indicators (Power, RSSI and DIN/DOUT activity LEDs). It translates the 5V signals to 3.3V so that you can connect a 5V (down to 3.3V) system to any XBee module. The board was conveniently designed to mate directly with Arduino Pro boards for wireless bootloading and USB based configuration. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro versions. Plug an XBee into this breakout and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit and will be able to power the XBee with 5V. This board comes fully populated with 3.3V regulator (16V max input), XBee socket, four status LEDs, and a diode to allow 5V systems to communicate safely with the 3.3V XBees. This board does not include and XBee module. XBee modules sold below. Dimensions: 28,6 x 35 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files X-CTU Software XBee Introduction and Buying Guide

TMP36 - Temperature Sensor

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TMP36 - Temperature Sensor Description: This is the same temperature sensor that is included in the SparkFun Inventor's Kit. The TMP36 is a low voltage, precision centigrade temperature sensor. It provides a voltage output that is linearly proportional to the Celsius temperature. It also doesn't require any external calibration to provide typical accuracies of ±1°C at +25°C and ±2°C over the −40°C to +125°C temperature range. We like it because it's so easy to use: Just give the device a ground and 2.7 to 5.5 VDC and read the voltage on the Vout pin. The output voltage can be converted to temperature easily using the scale factor of 10 mV/°C. Features: Voltage Input: 2.7 V to 5.5 VDC 10 mV/°C scale factor ±2°C accuracy over temperature ±0.5°C linearity Operating Range: −40°C to +125°C Dimensions: TO-92 package - check Datasheet References: Datasheet

Arduino Uno Rev3

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Arduino Uno Rev3 Description: The Arduino Uno Rev3 is a successor of the famous Arduino Duemilanove and Arduino Uno boards. In addition to all the features of the previous board, the Uno now uses an ATmega16U2 instead of the 8U2 found on the Uno (or the FTDI found on previous generations). This allows faster transfer rates and doesn’t require installing of any drivers on Mac and Linux (all you need on Windows is a simple .inf file). The new usb-serial converter also offers an ability to have the Arduino Uno show up as a variety of USB devices - keyboard, mouse, joystick, MIDI etc. The Uno R3 also adds SCL and SDA pins next to the AREF signal. In addition, there are two new pins placed near the RESET pin. One is the IOREF that allow the shields to adapt to the voltage provided from the board. The other is a not connected and is reserved for future purposes. The Uno R3 works with all existing shields but can adapt to new shields which use these additional pins. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino board can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing). Arduino projects can be stand-alone or they can communicate with software on running on a computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux). In other words, the Arduino is great development tool intended for everybody who wants to easily and quickly create an own application. For example it could be a blinking LED but also a robot or even a system for controlling of the house central heating operated via GSM network. The possibilities are endless... There is a great article about Arduino Fever. The main accessories for this Arduino board are USB Cable for the connection to PC, and DC Adapter if you need running of application independently. Note: The Arduino Uno R3 requires the Arduino 1.0 drivers folder in order to install properly on some computers. We have tested and confirmed that the R3 can be programmed in older versions of the IDE. However, the first time using the R3 on a new computer, you will need to have Arduino 1.0 installed on that machine. If you are interested in reading more about the changes to the IDE, check out the official Arduino 1.0 Release notes. The Arduino Uno Rev3 is the latest in a series of USB Arduino boards; for a comparison with previous board versions, see the index of Arduino boards Features: ATmega328 microcontroller usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega16U2 7-12V Input voltage 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs) 6 Analog Inputs 40mA DC current per I/O pin 50mA DC current for 3,3V pin 32k Flash Memory 16MHz Clock Speed fully CE certified with pending FCC certification Dimensions: 75 x 53 x 15 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Product Page Arduino IDE Download Arduino Forum

Motor Driver 1A Dual TB6612FNG

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Motor Driver 1A Dual TB6612FNG Description: This is a small breakout board for driving of motors. The TB6612FNG motor driver can control up to two DC motors at a constant current of 1.2A (3.2A peak). Two input signals (IN1 and IN2) can be used to control the motor in one of four function modes - CW, CCW, short-brake, and stop. The two motor outputs (A and B) can be separately controlled, the speed of each motor is controlled via a PWM input signal with a frequency up to 100kHz. The STBY pin should be pulled high to take the motor out of standby mode. Logic supply voltage (VCC) can be in the range of 2.7-5.5VDC, while the motor supply (VM) is limited to a maximum voltage of 15VDC. The output current is rated up to 1.2A per channel (or up to 3.2A for a short, single pulse). Board comes with all components installed as shown. Decoupling capacitors are included on both supply lines. All pins of the TB6612FNG are broken out to two 0.1" pitch headers; the pins are arranged such that input pins are on one side and output pins are on the other. Features: Power supply voltage: VM=15V max, VCC=2.7-5.5V Output current: Iout=1.2A(average) / 3.2A (peak) Standby control to save power CW/CCW/short brake/stop motor control modes Built-in thermal shutdown circuit and low voltage detecting circuit All pins of the TB6612FNG broken out to 0.1" spaced pins Filtering capacitors on both supply lines Dimensions: 20,8 x 21 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files TB6612FNG Datasheet

Simon Game - Through-Hole Soldering Kit

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Simon Game - Through-Hole Soldering Kit Description: Simon is an electronic game of memory skill and this is the latest version of popular through-hole Simon Kit. SparkFun have made some changes to the board that should make it easier than ever for the beginner to build! All components are through-hole, making this kit a great place to start when you're learning to solder. When building this kit, you'll have a chance to solder a 28-pin microprocessor, LEDs, battery clips and more. After you have successfully assembled the kit, you will have a greater knowledge of through-hole soldering and the tools, techniques, and terminology required to populate your own PCB prototype. You will have a development platform with 5 outputs (LEDs and buzzer), 5 inputs (buttons), and serial for debugging. And, of course, you'll have your very own Simon game! Checkout the assembly instructions - we're pretty proud of them. The kit even includes batteries! Assembly time varies, but for a true beginner with no soldering experience, the kit can take 20-40 minutes to assemble. Note: This ATmega328 comes pre-programmed with the Simon code as well as the STK500 serial bootloader. This serial bootloader will allow you to re-program the Simon game using the Arduino development environment. There is not direct support under the Arduino IDE but the 'Lilypad Arduino w/ ATmega328' should allow you to reprogram the board using Arduino. You can also use a standard text editor and WinAVR. The serial port on this board requires a male header and FTDI Basic board, not included, but related below. Kit Includes: 1x ATmega328 - pre-programmed with Simon firmware 1x Buzzer 2x 0.1μF Cap 1x 10K Resistor 4x LEDs (blue, yellow, red, green) 2x Slide Switch 4x Battery Clips 2x AA Batteries 1x Button pad 1x Bezel 4x Standoffs and screws 1x Assembly instructions A soldering iron and wire cutters are the bare minimum tools required. We scoured the earth and found a really fantastic beginner's soldering iron for $10, solder for $2, and wire cutters for $2. Note: The video below was made using the older version of out Simon kit, so there are a few components that won't be in the same place as in your kit, but the parts are still the same so the video should still be helpful. Documents: Assembly Instructions Schematic Eagle Files Code

GPS Bee kit (with Mini Embedded Antenna)

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GPS Bee kit (with Mini Embedded Antenna) Description: GPS Bee kit offers a simple way hot to start with GPS technology. It is a small PCB with an embedded GPS module compatible with existing XBee wireless modules. You can use the UartSBee for connection to PC, run a software named u-center to analyze the GPS data and setup the GPS module parameters. Then you can see the GPS data like time, speed, latitude and longitude, ASL and so on. GPS Bee kit comes with a nice GPS anten na. Compatible with all shields, breakout boards and boards with Xbee standard sockets. Features: 50-channel u-blox 5 engine with over 1 million effective correlators <1 second Time To First Fix for Hot and Aided Starts -160dBm SuperSense® acquisition and tracking sensitivity Accelerated startup at weak signals for modules with KickStart feature Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL compliant High immunity to jamming 4 Hz position update rate Miniature 2.0mm pitch header, compatible with Xbee sockets UART, USB, DDC and SPI interfaces RoHS compliant Dimensions: 27,6 x 24,6 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

UartSBee V4

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UartSBee V4 Description: UartSBee V4 is a compact USB to serial adapter equipped with BEE (20pin 2.0mm) sockets. With integrated FT232 IC it can be used for programming or communicating with MCU applications. On the other hand, you may connect your PC to various wireless applications via the BEE compatible module. Features: Reset button for BEE modules 3.3V and 5V dual power output 3.3V and 5V IO compatible USB 2.0 protocol BitBang mode ready Application Ideas: USB Serial adapter to communicate with TTL/CMOS level Serial devices Programmer for Arduino and compatible boards USB Adapter of BEE modules for PC wireless function Dimensions: 42 x 32 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum. Replaces: UartSBee V 3.1

Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA180

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Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA180 Description: This is an interesting breakout board for Bosch's BMA180 three-axis, ultra-high performance digital accelerometer. The BMA180 provides a digital 14-bit output signal via a 4-wire SPI or I2C interface. The full-scale measurement range can be set to ±1g, 1.5g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 8g or 16g. Other features include programmable wake-up, low-g and high-g detection, tap sensing, slope detection, and self-test capability. The sensor also has two operating modes: low-noise and low-power. This breadboard friendly board breaks out every pin of the BMA180 to an 8-pin, 0.1" pitch header. The board doesn't have any on-board regulation, so the provided voltage should be between 1.62 and 3.6V for VDD and 1.2 to 3.6V for VDDIO. The sensor will typically only consume 650uA in standard mode. Features: Wide variety of measurment ranges (±1g, 1.5g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 8g and 16g) 14- or 12-bit ADC conversion 2 selectable I2C addresses Programmable integrated digital filters (no external components necessary) 8 low-pass filters 1 high-pass filter 1 band-pass filter Programmable interrupt features: Wake-up Low-g detection High-g detection Tap sensing Slope detection 2 main standard modes: low-noise and low-power Sleep mode Wake-up mode Self-test capability Dimensions: 10,9 x 21,2 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet Example Code (ATmega328)

RS232 Shifter SMD

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RS232 Shifter SMD Description: This small board has one purpose in life - to convert RS232 signals to TTL and vice versa (RX and TX). This will allow a microcontroller to communicate with a computer. Shifter SMD is powered from the target application and can run at any voltage! That's right - power the board at 5V and the unit will convert RS232 to 5V TTL. Power the board at 2.8V and the Shifter board will convert RS232 to 2.8V CMOS TTL. Includes two indicator LEDs for TX and RX. Runs from 300bps up to 115200bps. Unit comes fully assembled and tested as shown. You can either solder a 4-pin header or individual wires. Dimensions: 11 x 30 mm Documents: Schematic

LiPo Charger Basic - Micro-USB

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LiPo Charger Basic - Micro-USB Description: This is a simple and fast charger of LiPo batteries. The LiPo Charger Basic is stripped down of all features and just does one thing well - charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA per hour. It is designed to charge single-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. Check the datasheet below to see if it will work with your battery. The board incorporates a charging circuit, status LED, connector for your battery (JST-type used in the batteries we carry), and a micro-USB connector. A small mounting hole allows this charger to be easily embedded into a project. Note: This version uses a micro-USB cable. We also have this charger with a mini-USB connection as well. Dimensions: 30 x 11 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (MCP73831T)

Arduino Ethernet with PoE module + USB 2 Serial Converter

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Arduino Ethernet with PoE module + USB 2 Serial Converter Description: The Arduino Ethernet is a microcontroller board based on the Arduino Uno, and incorporating a WizNet W5100 TCP/IP Embedded Ethernet Controller. It can be programmed like an Uno via a six-pin FTDI -style serial connector. A separate power-over-Ethernet (PoE) module is soldered to the board to provide power from a conventional twisted pair Category 5 Ethernet cable. It is IEEE802.3af compliant, and works with all compliant PoE injectors currently available. An included Arduino USB 2 Serial adapter or any FTDI-style USB-to-serial converter can be used to program it. USB 2 Serial adapter converts a USB connection into 5 volt TX and RX that you can connect straight to the Arduino Ethernet or any other boards with an FTDI cable-compatible connector. It features the Atmega8U2 programmed as a USB-to-serial converter, the same chip found on the Arduino Uno. The USB Serial module has an ISCP interface, allowing you to reprogram the chip when placed in DFU mode. The pinout on the connector is compatible with a standard FTDI header (as well as the Adafruit and Sparkfun USB-Serial adapters). Arduino Ethernet Features: Microcontroller ATmega328 Operating Voltage 5V Input Voltage (recommended) 7-12V Input Voltage (limits) 6-20V Digital I/O Pins 14 (of which 4 provide PWM output) Arduino Pins reserve 10 to 13 used for SPI 4 used for SD card 2 W5100 interrupt (when bridged) Analog Input Pins 6 DC Current per I/O Pin 40 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin 50 mA Flash Memory 32 KB (ATmega328) of which 0.5 KB used by bootloader SRAM 2 KB (ATmega328) EEPROM 1 KB (ATmega328) Clock Speed 16 MHz W5100 TCP/IP Embedded Ethernet Controller Power Over Ethernet ready Magnetic Jack Micro SD card, with active voltage translators Dimensions: 75 x 53 mm References: Arduino Ethernet Official Page

Grove - Starter Kit

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Grove - Starter Kit Description: GROVE is an open modular tool set designed to minimize difficulties of fundamental electronic engineering. It is formed by functional modules TWIGs and interface boards STEMs. Each TWIG has unified 4pin interface and standardized jigsaw shape for easy combination. They can work with major existing development platform (like Arduino and compatible boards, Netduino, Xbee, and etc) via STEMs. Starter kit contains: Grove - Twin Buttons Grove - Twin LEDs Grove - Tilt Grove - Buzzer Grove - Rotary Angle Sensor Grove - Temperature Sensor (Analog) Grove - Smart Relay Grove - Protoshield Grove - Base Shield LCD1602 Baseshield + LCD GROVE Cable (10 pieces) References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

OpenLog

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OpenLog Description: OpenLog is an open source, simple to use and change data logger. SparkFun wanted to create a serial logger that just worked. Power up this device and it will start logging any received serial data at 9600bps. Sending Ctrl+z three times will drop out of logging and in to command mode. 'new' will create a new file. 'md' makes a directory. '?' brings up the list of commands. OpenLog doesn't do a lot, but it does log serial streams extremely well. Example: >new testfile.txt >append testfile.txt <(send large amounts of text followed by three ctrl+z characters) That's really it! OpenLog firmware is open source and is based on Bill Greiman's sdfatlib. OpenLog currently supports FAT16 and FAT32 microSD cards (we've tested up to 16GB!). All the design files (schematic, PCB layout, firmware) are open source released under the CC-SA v3 license and are available through GitHub. Note: Although this device will run at baud rates higher than 9600, operation at higher baud rates can become unreliable because of the limitations of the system when moving data to the SD card. You can find more information on this and tips to help you get logging at higher rates here. Features: Log to low-cost microSD FAT16/32 cards up to 16GB Simple command interface Edit config.txt file from a computer to change baud rate and other system settings Three modes: NewLog creates a new log every power up and immediately starts logging SeqLog appends a file called "SeqLog.txt" at every power up and immediately starts logging Command mode starts OpenLog at a command prompt at power up Configurable baud rates (2400 to 115200bps) Configure unit through config file or the menu system Power, ground, and RX-I are the minimum connections Reprogrammable ATmega328 using the Arduino IDE Two LEDs indicate writing status Input voltage from 3.3V to 12V 2mA idle, 6mA at maximum recording rate Dimensions: 19,5 x 16 mm Documents: Homepage Example Arduino Sketch Command Set Datasheet Datalogger comparison Schematic Latest main.hex firmware (right click and save-as) How to upgrade the firmware How do I use GitHub with Windows? Illumitune Project (tutorial) (video) The OpenLog project is housed on GitHub! Please see the wiki for the most up-to-date firmware, feature requests, files, and datasheet specs.

Breakout Board for USB microB

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Breakout Board for USB microB Description: This simple breakout board breaks out a micro-B USB connector's VCC, GND, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. If you want to add the increasingly popular micro-B USB to your project, but don't want to put up with soldering the tiny connector, this is the board for you. Dimensions: 20,7 x 11,5 mm References: Schematic

Pocket AVR Programmer

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Pocket AVR Programmer Description: This new version uses an SMD 5x2 header. This is a simple to use USB AVR programmer. It is low cost, easy to use, works great with AVRDude, and is tested extensively on a Windows desktop. Based on Dick Steefland's USBtiny and Limor Fried's USBtinyISP. We've gotten a big response (see comments and forum posts below) from Mac and Linux users having problems. We use this programmer extensively on a Windows box and love it. However, this is a low-cost programmer designed for those on a tight budget. For out-of-the-box compatibility with other operating systems and machines, checkout the AVR ISP2 USB programmer from Digikey. This programmer works really well for ATmega168 and ATmega328 and should work with all the AVR micros supported by AVRDUDE. We've played a bit with the ATtinys but we cannot guarantee that this board will be compatible with anything but ATmega168/328. This board is buffered and power protected so that you can do some really evil things to the programmer without killing it. It is fast! Comparable speed to the AVR ISP2 USB programmer from Digikey. One of the greatest features of this board is the ability to power the target (up to 500mA) from the programmer. To use this programmer, attach to a Windows machine and install the drivers listed below. Open a command prompt. Assuming WinAVR (and therefore AVRDUDE) have been installed, type: avrdude -c usbtiny -B 1 -patmega328 -U flash:w:main.hex Be sure to include the "-B 1" flag as this will significantly increase the programming speed! You may need to change -p flag to your appropriate microcontroller. You can setup a tool and hotkey in Programmers Notepad to do this automatically. Note: This product is a collaboration with Limor Fried. A portion of each sales goes back to them for product support and continued development. Features: Standard AVR ISP programmer ATtiny2313 with USBtiny firmware preloaded Buffered output PTC fuse protected power Programmer can power target Supports ATmega168/328 and many others Two status LEDs Both 10-pin and 6-pin targets supported (cable included) Dimensions: 47 x 31 mm Documents: Schematic Windows Driver Open Source Hardware: We like to share. The original engineering files are available for mass hackery. Firmware based on USBtiny (type 'make all' in the spi directory). I've found that the compile only works with older versions of WinAVR (20080430). Eagle Files (Licensed under CC v3.0 Share-Alike)

Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL335

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Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL335 Description: This is a breakout board for the three-axis accelerometer ADXL335 from Analog Devices. This is the latest in a long, proven line of analog sensors - the holy grail of accelerometers. The ADXL335 is a triple axis accelerometer with extremely low noise and power consumption - only 320uA! The sensor has a full sensing range of +/-3g. There is no on-board regulation, provided power should be between 1.8 and 3.6VDC. Board comes fully assembled and tested with external components installed. The included 0.1uF capacitors set the bandwidth of each axis to 50Hz. Dimensions: 18,5 x 18,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (ADXL335) Wiring Example Bildr Example 3D cube project using a PIC

Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL345

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Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL345 Description: The ADXL345 is a low power, small and thin 3-axis accelerometer with high resolution (13-bit) measurement at up to ±16 g. Digital output data is formatted as 16-bit twos complement and is accessible through either a SPI (3- or 4-wire) or I2C digital interface. The ADXL345 is well suited to measures the static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing applications, as well as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion or shock. Its high resolution (4 mg/LSB) enables measurement of inclination changes less than 1.0°. Several special sensing functions are provided. Activity and inactivity sensing detect the presence or lack of motion and if the acceleration on any axis exceeds a user-set level. Tap sensing detects single and double taps. Free-fall sensing detects if the device is falling. These functions can be mapped to one of two interrupt output pins. An integrated, patent pending 32-level first in, first out (FIFO) buffer can be used to store data to minimize host processor intervention. Low power modes enable intelligent motion-based power management with threshold sensing and active acceleration measurement at extremely low power dissipation. Features: 2.0-3.6VDC Supply Voltage Ultra Low Power: 40uA in measurement mode, 0.1uA in standby@ 2.5V Tap/Double Tap Detection Free-Fall Detection SPI and I2C interfaces Dimensions: 16,4 x 21,2 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet Quickstart Guide Example Code (ATmega328) Bildr Tutoria

Venus GPS with SMA Connector

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Venus GPS with SMA Connector Description: Venus GPS is a development board that uses the smallest, most powerful, and most versatile GPS receiver we carry, the Venus. The module can be configured to an amazingly powerful 10Hz update rate, with 14 channel tracking! With two serial ports, UART and SPI interfaces (please see the datasheets on how to implement the SPI interface), 28mA operating current, and high sensitivity, this receiver seriously opens new doors for tracking. Module outputs the standard NMEA-0183 or SkyTraq Binary sentences at a default rate of 9600bps (adjustable to 115200bps). The Venus634LPx has improved sensitivity, an integrated LNA (with multipath detection and suppression), built-in RTC, and integrated single power supply making it very simple to use. In addition, the module supports data logging with an external SPI Flash! You can easily connect to the UART using our USB to Serial FT232 Breakout Board. Check out SparkFun GPS buying guide. Note: The GPIO pins do not serve any functions and can be left floating and ignored. Features: 51 channel acquisition and 14 channel tracking SkyTraq based chipset 10Hz max update rate (1Hz default) Integrated LNA Single 2.7-3.3V supply 3.3V TTL UART Power: 28mA tracking Sensitivity: -161dBm Accuracy: <2.5m Hot start: 1 Seconds Cold Start: 29 Seconds Supports active or passive antennas Supports SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) Dimensions: PCB: 29,5 x 18,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Venus634FLPx Dataheet Binary Command Set GPS Viewer Software Datalogging Datasheet Design Guidelines Reference Layout Layout Guidelines Firmware Update

Breakout Board for Electret Microphone

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Breakout Board for Electret Microphone Description: This small breakout board couples a small electret microphone with a 100x opamp to amplify the sounds of voice, door knocks, etc loud enough to be picked up by a microcontroller's Analog to Digital converter. Ready to add audio to your next project? Unit comes fully assembled as shown. Works from 2.7V up to 5.5V. Dimensions: PCB 17,2 x 10,7 mm References: Schematic Example PIC ADC Code OPA344 Datasheet Example Audio LED control project by Adam Greig

USB LiPoly Charger - Single Cell

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USB LiPoly Charger - Single Cell Description: This is a simple and fast charger of LiPo batteries. The USB LiPo Charger is a basic charging circuit that allows you to charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA or 100mA per hour. It is designed to charge single-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. Check the datasheet below to see if it will work with your battery. The board incorporates a charging circuit, status LED, selectable solder jumper for 500mA or 100mA charging current, external LED footprint, USB input, mounting holes, and various holes for your own connectors. We include a single JST-tpye connector which connects directly to our LiPo batteries. The connector comes unsoldered, so you can use it or not. There is also a 'SYS OUT' which allows you to connect the charging circuit directly to your project so you don't need to disconnect the charger each time you want to use it. Dimensions: 28,3 x 28,7 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (MCP73831T) Replaces: LiPoly Charger - Single Cell 3.7-7V Input

Bus Pirate

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Bus Pirate Description: The Bus Pirate is a troubleshooting tool that communicates between a PC and any embedded device over most standard serial protocols, which include I2C, SPI, and asynchronous serial - all at voltages from 0-5.5VDC. The Bus Pirate was created by Ian Lesnet and featured on Hack a Day. This product eliminates a ton of early prototyping effort when working with new or unknown chips. Working with the Bus Pirate is simple and effective - type commands into a terminal on your computer, those commands are interpreted by the Bus Pirate and sent via the proper protocol. The Pirate will also interpret data sent from your embedded device back to your computer terminal. A big bonus is the bootloader installed on the PIC, which allows you to easily update the firmware and change the functionality of the board. The main components of the Bus Pirate are PIC24FJ64 processor and an FT232RL USB-to-Serial chip. A Mini-B USB connector is populated on the board, and when you plug it into your computer it will come up as a virtual COM port. The pinout of the 2x5 I/O header is documented here. Connection of Bus Pirate is possible using Bus Pirate Cable. Note: This product is a collaboration with Ian Lesnet. A portion of each sales goes back to them for product support and continued development. Features: Supported protocols: 1-Wire I2C SPI JTAG Asynchronous serial MIDI PC keyboard HD44780 LCD 2- and 3-wire libraries with bitwise pin control Scriptable binary bitbang, 1-Wire, I2C, SPI, and UART modes 0-5.5volt tolerant pins 0-6volt measurement probe 1Hz - 40MHz frequency measurement 1kHz - 4MHz pulse-width modulator, frequency generator On-board multi-voltage pull-up resistors On-board 3.3volt and 5volt power supplies with software reset Macros for common operations Bus traffic sniffers (SPI, I2C) A bootloader for easy firmware updates Transparent USB->serial mode 10Hz - 1MHz low-speed logic analyzer Scriptable from Perl, Python, etc. Translations (currently Spanish and Italian) Enumerates as a virtual COM port over USB Can operate as AVR STK v2 clone programmer Access to PIC24FJ64 ICSP programming port Dimensions: 31 x 53,8 mm References: Bus Pirate Manual (LOTS of links, LOTS of information) Schematic Eagle Files Bus Pirate Forum FTDI USB Drivers

Simple Switcher Power Module - LMZ14203 Breakout

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Simple Switcher Power Module - LMZ14203 Breakout Description: This is a breakout board for National Semiconductor's LMZ14203 Simple Switcher Power Module. The LMZ14203 is a highly efficient DC-to-DC step-down converter that is capable of driving up to 3A. It's an excellent choice for a project that requires a lot of current, high-efficiency or large voltage step-downs. LMZ14203 contains an embedded shielded inductor so its usage and PCB layout are very simple. The breakout board for the LMZ14203 is configured to deliver your choice of either 5 or 3.3VDC output. The input voltage must be at least 8VDC and can be up to as much as 42VDC. A flick of the DPDT switch allows you to choose the output voltage, but take care not to change the position of the switch while the board is powered and under load. The power module breakout board supports several ways of input/output interface. There's the standard 0.1" pitch header, but you can also use a 3.5mm screw terminal or a through-hole JST connector. The JST connector is only rated for 1A, so, if you use that, don't try to get the full 3A throughput out of the power switcher. Dimensions: 41 x 26 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (LMZ14203) Product Page (LMZ14203)

Touch Shield

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Touch Shield Description: The MPR121 Proximity Capacitive Touch Sensor IC is a great way to build elementary capacitive touch interfaces, and now it's even easier to incorporate into your Arduino projects with the touch shield. The touch shield has 9 capacitive touch pads, with headers for the remaining 3 electrode connections. With this shield you can have a total of 12 touch sensitive buttons. An on-board logic level converter allows it to work with 5V and 3.3V Arduino boards. Simply solder on some header pins and stack it on to your Arduino for a convenient input device. Check below for some example code to get you started. Dimensions: 60 x 54 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Example Code MPR121 datasheet

Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Vertical

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Piezo Vibration Sensor - Small Vertical Description: The MiniSense 100 is a low-cost cantilever-type piezo vibration sensor loaded by a mass to offer high sensitivity at low frequencies. Useful for detecting vibration and 'tap' inputs from a user. A small AC and large voltage (up to +/-90V) is created when the film moves back an forth. A simple resistor should get the voltage down to ADC levels. Can also be used for impact sensing or a flexible switch. Comes with solder pins that allows for vertical mounting. Features: Flexible PVDF Piezo Polymer Film Wide dynamic range Laminated for higher voltage output Breadboard friendly leads Dimensions: 18 x 7 mm References: Datasheet Technical manual

Electronic brick- Fully buckled 4 wire cable (5 PCs pack)

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Electronic brick- Fully buckled 4 wire cable (5 PCs pack) Description: This cable is intended for usage with Electronic Brick Shield V4 or Electronic Brick Chassis. It is compatible with V4 basic Electronic Bricks digital and analog modules. The package contains 5 pcs of this cable. Dimensions: length 300 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Digital probe for DSO Quad

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Digital probe for DSO Quad Description: This is a Digital probe for DSO Quad (The CH-C and CH-D are digital channels ). Dimensions: length: 200 mm

Liquid Pump - 350GPH (12V)

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Liquid Pump - 350GPH (12V) Description: Do you have any liquids that you need to move? This small but powerful fluid pump is able to move 350 gallons (1325 liters) per hour! The SEAFLO mini water pump has a heavy duty 12V, 1.5Amp motor and a tough thermoplastic body. It's totally submersible and water-cooled (but it won't burn out if run dry). Use this pump to make a fountain or waterfall, even water your plants! The 3/4" connection will accept a 19mm ID hose. It comes pre-terminated with heavy gauge unterminated 3ft (0,9m) long wire leads. Features: 12V operation 350 GPH (1325LPH) 1.5A motor 3/4" barbed outlet 3ft (0,9m) long wire leads complete submersibility Long life motor CE certification Dimensions: 58 x 58 x 108 mm

5mm Triple Output LED RGB - Common Anode

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5mm Triple Output LED RGB - Common Anode Description: This is a pretty useful 5mm RGB LED (Red Green Blue) with four pins. Triple output - one for each color with a common annode. This LED can be used for three status indicators or you can even pulse width modulate all three and get mixed colors! Features: Forward Voltage max (RGB): (2.5, 4.0, 4.0) V Luminosity max (RGB): (600, 400, 800) mcd Documents: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to our forum.

IOIO for Android

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IOIO for Android Description: The IOIO (pronounced "yo-yo") is a board specially designed to work with your Android device (OS versions 1.5 and greater). The board provides robust connectivity to an Android device via a USB connection and is fully controllable from within an Android application using a simple and intuitive Java API - no embedded programming or external programmer will ever be needed! So far, the devices proven to work are: G1, Nexus One, Nexus S, Motorola Droid X. If you get the IOIO working on your Android device, please let us know in the comments below, thanks! The IOIO board contains a single MCU that acts as a USB host and interprets commands from an Android app. In addition, the IOIO can interact with peripheral devices in the same way as most MCUs. Digital Input/Output, PWM, Analog Input, I2C, SPI, and UART control can all be used with the IOIO. Code to control these interfaces is written in the same way as you write an Android app with the help of a simple to use app-level library. In other words, you can combine the awesome computing power, Internet/Bluetooth connectivity, touch screen, and a variety of sensors from your Android device with the ability to easily add peripheral devices to interact with the outside world. Also, using the IOIO does not require any hardware or software modifications to your Android device, thus preserving the warranty as well as making the functionality available to non-hackers. If you are new to the IOIO or developing apps with Android, please use these resources to help get started: Beginner's Guide Example Projects For firmware upgrades, you can download the IOIO Manager app (see the QR code in the images to the right). Also featured is a Programmer function, which lets you upgrade the bootloader of your IOIO using another IOIO as a programmer! See the IOIO Manager wiki for more information. Update: The IOIO now has beta firmware available which supports Google's Open Accessory (ADK) protocol. The code base can be found here. Dimensions: 77 x 32 mm Documents: Schematic Eagle Files Firmware Downloads IOIO Code Base Beginner's Guide IOIO Wiki Home IOIO Manager Wiki IOIO Manager Application IOIO Discussion/Support Group

Piezo Element

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Piezo Element Description: Piezo elements come in handy when you need to detect vibration or a knock. You can use these for tap or knock sensors pretty easily by reading the voltage on the output. They can also be used for a very small audio transducer such as a buzzer. Dimensions: 20 x 20 mm References: Datasheet (7BB-20-6L0) Arduino Tutorial

ATmega328 with Arduino Optiboot (Uno)

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ATmega328 with Arduino Optiboot (Uno) Description: An ATmega328 in DIP package, pre-loaded with the Arduino Optiboot (Arduino Uno 16MHz) Bootloader. This will allow you to use Arduino code in your custom embedded project without having to use an actual Arduino board. To get this chip working with Arduino IDE, you will need an external 16MHz crystal or resonator, a 5V supply, and a serial connection. If you are not comfortable doing this, we recommend purchasing the Arduino Uno board that has all of these built into the board. Atmel's ATMega328 8-Bit Processor in 28 pin DIP package. It's like the ATmega168, with double the flash space. 32K of program space. 23 I/O lines, 6 of which are channels for the 10-bit ADC. Runs up to 20MHz with external crystal. Package can be programmed in circuit. 1.8V to 5V operating voltage! Note: This contains the bootloader used on the Arduino Uno, with small modifications to work more reliably with different serial connection options (mainly the FTDI). Check the link below for more information. References: Arduino Home Page Programming Reference Atmel Datasheets Optiboot Change Info Low Power Mode Tutorial Replaces: ATmega328 with Arduino Bootloader

1W Solar Panel 75x100

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1W Solar Panel 75x100 Description: This is a nice custom made solar panel, which mates directly with many of Seeed Studio development boards and has a high efficiency at 15.5%. The solar panel has a clear epoxy coating with hard-board backing. It has a robust sealing for outdoor applications! Features: PET package Typical peak power 0.935W Voltage at peak power 5.5V Current at peak power 170mA Length 100mm Width 75mm Depth 1.5mm Weight 33g Efficiency 15.5% Dimensions: 93 x 61 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

Bluetooth Bee

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Bluetooth Bee Description: Bluetooth Bee is a simple to use Bluetooth SPP module compatible with existing Xbee sockets designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup. Serial port Bluetooth module is fully qualified Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 3Mbps Modulation with complete 2.4GHz radio transceiver and baseband. It uses CSR Bluecore 04-External single chip Bluetooth system with CMOS technology and with AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping Feature). It even has the smallest footprint as small as 12.7mm x 27mm. Hope it will simplify your overall design/development cycle. Features: Typical -80dBm sensitivity. Up to +4dBm RF transmit power. Fully Qualified Bluetooth V2.0+EDR 3Mbps Modulation. Low Power 1.8V Operation, 1.8 to 3.6V I/O. PIO control. UART interface with programmable baud rate. Integrated PCB antenna. Bee compatible headers. Software Features: Default Baud rate: 38400, Data bits:8, Stop bit:1,Parity:No parity, Data control: has. Supported baud rate: 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200,230400,460800. Use CTS and RTS to control the data stream. When a rising pulse is detected in PIO0, device will be disconnected. Status instruction port PIO1: low-disconnected, high-connected; PIO10 is connected to red led, PIO11 is connected to green led. When master and slave are paired, red and green led blinks 1time / 2s in interval, while disconnected only green led blinks 2 times/ s. Auto-connect the last device on power as default. Permit matched device connect by default. Default PINCODE:?0000?. Auto-reconnect in 30 min when disconnected as a result of beyond the range of connection. Dimensions: 12.7 x 27 mm Documents: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to our forum.

Ethernet Pro

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Ethernet Pro Description: The Ethernet Pro is an Arduino-sized, shield-compatible microcontroller with all of the functionality of the Ethernet shield built right in! The Ethernet Pro is based on the same hardware as the Ethernet shield (Wiznet W5100) in the same configuration so it is a drop-in replacement for the "Arduino/Ethernet double-stack," and works with all of the existing Ethernet shield libraries and code. This board features the 'Optiboot' bootloader, so be sure to select "Arduino Uno" in the Arduino IDE when you program it. The board can be programmed using either an FTDI Basic or the ATmega8U2 breakout (w/ USB-to-Serial firmware). Dimensions: 76 x 54 mm Documents: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (W5100) Arduino EthernetShield Page

Electronic brick - 125KHz RFID Card Reader

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Electronic brick - 125KHz RFID Card Reader Description: The 125KHz RFID reader is a module used to read UEM4100 RFID card information with two output formats: UART and Wiegand. It has high sensitivity with maximum 7cm sensing distance. The 4pins Electronic Brick Interface makes it suitable for easy usage with Arduino or Seeeduino board. It is designed for reading of the code from 125KHz card compatible read-only tags and read/write card. It can be applied in office/home security, for personal identification, access control, anti-forgery, interactive toy and production control systems etc. This RFID module is compatible with our RFID tags. Features: Selectable output format : UART or Wiegand 4Pins Electronic Brick Interface High Sensitivity Including: External Antenna Supply voltage: 5 V Max sensing distance: 7 cm Uart output: TTL output, 9600baudrate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no verify bit. Wiegand output: 26 bits wiegand format, 1 even verify bit, 24 data bits, and 1 odd verify bit Dimensions: PCB: 45 x 25 mm Antenna: 34 x 43 mm + cable 100mm with JST 2pin connector References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum. Replaces: 125KHz RFID Module - UART

Seeeduino ADK Main Board

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Seeeduino ADK Main Board Description: Seeeduino ADK Main Board is based on Android Open Accessory Development Kit (ADK). Compared to the Google's ADK Reference design, Seeeduino ADK has many added features like support of both 5V and 3.3V I/O (logic with a switch), smaller form-factor, better placement of reset button, pads for more pin-headers and sparkling RED PCB with Golden finish. Using ADK Main Board build your own Mobile accessories. Open Source Android development platform and Seeeduino ADK Main Board is an ideal solution for mobile based Home Automation. Seeeduino ADK Main Board supports Android devices v1.5 using MicroBridge and v2.3.4 and above with Google Open Accessories API (ADK). Seeeduino ADK Main Board works like Arduino Mega 2560 with inbuilt USB Host Shield. Hence, this Main Board can be connected to any USB devices. Users have to write their own drivers for using this feature. What is Android Open Accessory Development Kit? The Android 3.1 platform (also backported to Android 2.3.4) introduces Android Open Accessory support, which allows external USB hardware (an Android USB accessory) to interact with an Android-powered device in a special "accessory" mode. When an Android-powered device is in accessory mode, the connected accessory acts as the USB host (powers the bus and enumerates devices) and the Android-powered device acts as the device. Android USB accessories are specifically designed to attach to Android-powered devices and adhere to a simple protocol (Android accessory protocol) that allows them to detect Android-powered devices that support accessory mode. Accessories must also provide 500mA at 5V for charging power. Many previously released Android-powered devices are only capable of acting as a USB device and cannot initiate connections with external USB devices. Android Open Accessory support overcomes this limitation and allows you to build accessories that can interact with an assortment of Android-powered devices by allowing the accessory to initiate the connection. Features: Android Open Accessories development Kit (ADK) compatible: Supports Android v2.3.4 and above devices. Works with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) using MicroBridge : Supports Android v1.5 and above devices. Arduino Mega 2560 compatible (256K Flash MCU) Simply works like an Arduino Mega with an integrated USB Shield 56 Digital IOs 16 Analog inputs 14 PWM outputs 4 Hardware serial ports (UART) 1 Hardware TWI (I2C) 1 Hardware SPI (up to 8Mbps) On board USB host (MAX3421), and breakout for all I/Os pins. On board USB slave (FT232RL), and IOs breakout Build-in 5V-1A switched power regulator (input range 6V - 18V) Build-in 3.3V-500mA LDO power regulator. Red PCB, ROHS compatible and Golden finish. 5v/3v3 IO Level selectable (Atmega2560 running on 16MHz@3.3v is a bit over-clock, but according to the test result, works fine). Application Ideas: Develop accessories for Android (v2.3.4 and above) devices using ADK. For Android devices not supporting ADK, use MicroBridge to develop accessories. Make Android devices interact with the physical world. As an Arduino compatible platform with 256K Flash. On board USB host makes it easy to interact with USB devices like pen drivers, keyboard, mouse, Bluetooth dongles. Dimensions: 86,5 x 53,5 x 14,5 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum.

2W Solar Panel 80x180

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2W Solar Panel 80x180 Description: This is a nice custom made solar panel, which mates directly with many of Seeed Studio development boards and has a high efficiency at 16%. The solar panel has a clear epoxy coating with hard-board backing. It has a robust sealing for outdoor applications! Features: PCB material: Glass fiber efficiency: 16 % Voltage: 5.5 V Current: 360 mA Power: 2 W Dimensions: 80 x 180 x 2,8 mm

Si4735 AM & FM Receiver Shield

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Si4735 AM & FM Receiver Shield Description: Si4735 is a first digital CMOS AM/FM radio receiver IC that integrates the complete tuner function from antenna input to audio output. This feature-rich solution includes advanced seek algorithms, soft mute, auto-calibrated digital tuning, and FM stereo processing. The chip also incorporates a digital processor for the European Radio Data System (RDS) and the North American Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS), including all required symbol decoding, block synchronization, error detection, and error correction functions. Basically it's an entire AM/FM, LW/SW radio in a single chip. Now that we've mounted it on a shield, you can harness all of that sweet radio-playing power right from your Arduino. Simply stack the shield onto your Arduino board, plug in some speakers (headphones don't seem to work as well without a preamp) and use the library below to control the volume, channel selection, etc. The library also allows you to send a variety of other commands constructed by consulting the Si4735 Programmers Guide. This radio receiver shield shield seems to get decent reception compared to other stereos around the office even using a simple wire antenna. If you happen to have an antenna that you'd like to use it can be soldered right to the via marked "antenna". Dimensions: 62 x 54 mm Documents: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet Arduino Library Programming Guide RBDS Standard

Gameduino

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Gameduino Description: Gameduino is a first game adapter for Arduino (or anything else with an SPI interface) built as a single Arduino shield that stacks up on top of the Arduino and has plugs for a VGA monitor and stereo speakers. The sound and graphics are definitely old-school, but thanks to the latest FPGA technology, the sprite capabilities are a step above those in machines from the past. The Gameduino is controlled via SPI read/write operations, and looks to the CPU like a 32Kbyte RAM. (Unlike many 8-bit machines, there are no restrictions on when you can access this RAM). There is even a handy reference poster (which you can download below) showing how the whole system works. Features: Video output is 400x300 pixels in 512 colors All color processed internally at 15-bit precision Compatible with any standard VGA monitor (800x600 @ 72Hz) Background Graphics 512x512 pixel character background 256 characters, each with independent 4 color palette pixel-smooth X-Y wraparound scroll Foreground Graphics each sprite is 16x16 pixels with per-pixel transparency each sprite can use 256, 16 or 4 colors four-way rotate and flip 96 sprites per scan-line, 1536 texels per line pixel-perfect sprite collision detection Audio output is a stereo 12-bit frequency synthesizer 64 Independent Voices 10-8000 Hz Per-Voice Sine Wave or White Noise Sample Playback Channel Dimensions: 70 x 54 mm Documents: Example Code and Library Reference Poster Gameduino Web Site Gameduino FAQ Forum

Breakout Board for nRF24LU1+ with RP-SMA

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Breakout Board for nRF24LU1+ with RP-SMA Description: This is a breakout board for Nordic's nRF24LU1+ system-on-chip wireless transceiver. The nRF24LU1+ features a fully integrated USB 2.0 compliant device controller, which allows for a very compact wireless USB dongle. The nRF24LU1+ is compatible with our nRF24L01+ 2.4GHz RF transceivers as well. Additional features include an 8-bit application microcontroller, 32 kB flash memory, 6 GPIO pins, SPI and UART support, and up to 2Mbps on air data rates. This breakout board includes all parts as shown in the pictures. The included antenna connector is an RP-SMA, see the related items below for compatible antennas. The board also includes a 3.3VDC voltage regulator, and all necessary supporting components. A mini-B USB connector is also populated on the board, allowing you to take full advantage of the nRF24LU1+'s USB 2.0 support. Features: All necessary components to make full use of the nRF24LU1+ Worldwide 2.4GHz ISM band operation Up to 2 Mbps on air data rate Full speed USB 2.0 compliant device controller External ?60ppm 16MHz crystal Enhanced ShockBurstTM hardware link layer On air compatible with nRF24LE1, LU1, L01+, L01, nRF2401A, 02, E1 and E2 Up to 12 Mbps USB transfer rate 2 control, 10 bulk/interrupt and 2 ISO endpoints Enhanced 8-bit 8051 compatible microcontroller 6 general purpose digital input/output pins Hardware SPI and UART 3 16-bit timers/counters Supports flash programming and upgrades over USB Dimensions: 45 x 21 mm References: Schematic nRF24LU1+ Product Specification nRF24LU1+ Product Card

XBee 2mW RPSMA - Series 2 (ZB)

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XBee 2mW RPSMA - Series 2 (ZB) Description: This is the XBee XB24-Z7SIT-004 module from Digi. Series 2 improves on the power output and data protocol. Series 2 modules allow you to create complex mesh networks based on the XBee ZB ZigBee mesh firmware. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. These are essentially the same hardware as the older Series 2.5, but have updated firmware. They will work with Series 2.5 modules if you update the firmware through X-CTU. Note: If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. The Series 2 requires considerable setup and configuration. We highly recommend Building Wireless Sensor Networks as a guide for setting up mesh networks. Note: Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules. Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range RPSMA antenna connector Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set References: Digi XBee Series 2 Page Datasheet Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part!

Seeeduino Mega V1.22 Assembled

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Seeeduino Mega V1.22 Assembled Description: The Seeeduino Mega is an Arduino board based on ATmega1280 and derived from Arduino Mega. Compare the Arduino Mega the Seeeduino Mega is much smaller, more flexible and offers new functions. It has 70 digital input/output pins (14 can be used as PWM outputs), 16 analog inputs, 4 UARTs (hardware serial ports), a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer using a USB cable or power it with a AC-DC Adapter or battery to get started. Seeeduino Mega is compatible with most shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila, also shares accessories with Seeeduino family. Note: You need to use DC jack to JST 2pin converter for supplying from AC-DC Adapter or you can connect power supply 7-12V using JST 2pin connector. This Arduino board can be connected to PC using a miniB USB Cable. Pin-headers are included; you can solder them to Seeeduino Mega in your own way. Features: Difference vs. Arduino Mega: 1. Smaller (30% smaller) and flat form factor 2. All IO pin break out 3. Reset button moved for easier access 4. 2.54mm alignment makes it compatible with all proto boards 5. 3.3V fully selectable 6. Auto/Manual reset selectable 7. Full featured Uart, Bitbang ready Specification and Comparison: Dimensions: 71 x 53 x 11,3 mm References: Source files (schematics + PCB layout) Replaces: SE15 - Seeeduino Mega V1.1 Assembled

UartSBee V3.1

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UartSBee V3.1 The UartSBee V3.1 has been replaced with a newer version UartSBee V4. Description: UartSBee V3.1 is a compact USB to serial adapter equipped with BEE (20pin 2.0mm) sockets. With integrated FT232 IC, It can be used for programming or communicating with MCU applications. On the other hand, you may connect your PC to various wireless applications via the BEE compatible module Features: Reset button for BEE modules 3.3V and 5V dual power output 3.3V and 5V IO compatible USB 2.0 protocol BitBang mode ready Application Ideas: USB Serial adapter to communicate with TTL/CMOS level Serial devices Programmer for Arduino and compatible boards USB Adapter of BEE modules for PC wireless function Dimensions: 42 x 32 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum. Replaces: UartSB V2.2 - a much more powerful USB to Serial converter

Sensor Kit v2

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Sensor Kit v2 Description: Want to start playing with sensors, but don't know where to start? The Sensor Kit v2 includes a sensor for just about every job. With everything included in this kit, you'll be able to sense acceleration, distance, compass heading, vibration, humidity, movement, ambient light, temperature, and more! These are our favorite sensors from each category. One of each of the below products is included in this kit, a total of twelve sensors (plus a magnet), each with a different purpose. What kind of crazy project could you whip up to make use of all of these: Includes: HMC5843 - Triple-Axis Magnetometer Breakout Board - An accurate, simple-to-use digital magnetometer with an I2C interface. ADXL335 - Triple-Axis Accelerometer Breakout Board - Senses acceleration along all three axes, with a range of up to ±3g. Fully analog interface. ITG-3200 - Triple-Axis Gyro Breakout Board - Senses angular velocity along three axes of rotation. Fully digital interface with a range of up to ±2000°/s. Large Piezo Vibration Sensor - With Mass - A flexible film able to sense for vibration, touch, shock, etc. When the film moves back and forth an AC wave is created, with a voltage of up to ±90. Reed Switch - Senses magnetic fields, makes for a great non-contact switch. 0.25" Magnet Square - Plays nicely with the reed switch. Embed the magnet into stuffed animals or inside a box to create a hidden actuator to the reed switch. 0.5" Force Sensitive Resistor - A force sensing resistor with a 0.5" diameter sensing area. Great for sensing pressure (i.e. if it's being squeezed). PIR Motion Sensor - Easy-to-use motion detector with an analog interface. Power it with 5-12VDC, and you'll be alerted of any movement. Ultrasonic Rangefinder - Maxbotix LV-EZ1 - Distance sensor with both analog and RS-232 interfaces, providing sonar range information from 6 to 254 inches. HIH-4030 Humidity Sensor - A high precision humidity sensor with an analog output. IR Receiver Breakout Board - An analog interfaced IR receiver, sensitive to a wide range of IR waves. Great for 'listening' to TV remotes. Mini Photocell - The photocell will vary its resistance based on how much light it's exposed to. Will vary from 1kΩ in the light to 10kΩ in the dark. Optical Detector/Phototransistor - An all-in-one infrared emitter and detector. Ideal for sensing black-to-white transitions or can be used to detect nearby objects. BMP085 Barometric Pressure Sensor - Low power, high precision barometric pressure sensor with I2C output. Flex Sensor - As the sensor is flexed, the resistance across the sensor increases. Useful for sensing motion or positioning SoftPot - These are very thin variable potentiometers. By pressing on various positions along the strip, you vary the resistance.

Ultra Sonic range measurement module

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Ultra Sonic range measurement module Description: This is a non-contact distance measurement module, which is also compatible with electronic brick. It’s designed for easy modular project usage with industrial performance. Features: Detecting range: 3cm-4m Best in 30 degree angle Electronic brick compatible interface 5VDC power supply Breadboard friendly Dual transducer Arduino library ready Documents: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to our forum.

Li-po Rider

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Li-po Rider Description: Li-po Rider is a power module with Lipo battery charge management and boost circuit designed for MCU projects with standard USB output interface. Please note that Li-po rider can not be used on charging your iphone or other smart-phones. If you are building a customized iphone charger, please wait until Li-po rider pro is available. Features: Charge a Li-po battery from USB/Solar/wall adaptor Automatic adjust charge current Automatic recharge User output power switch Up to 400mA charge current Up to 5v 350mA supply ability Less than 100mV ripple @300mA Application Ideas: Mobile USB Host power Energy harvester Sport equipments Robotics Navigation Other off the grid projects Dimensions: 46 x 38 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to our forum.

One Wire Digital Temperature Sensor - DS18B20

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One Wire Digital Temperature Sensor - DS18B20 Description: This is the latest DS18B20 1-Wire digital temperature sensor from Maxim IC. Reports degrees C with 9 to 12-bit precision, -55°C to 125°C (+/-0.5°C). Each sensor has a unique 64-Bit Serial number etched into it - allows for a huge number of sensors to be used on one data bus. This is a wonderful part that is the corner stone of many data-logging and temperature control projects. Features: Unique 1-Wire® interface requires only one port pin for communication Each device has a unique 64-bit serial code stored in an onboard ROM Multidrop capability simplifies distributed temperature sensing applications Requires no external components Can be powered from data line. Power supply range is 3.0V to 5.5V Measures temperatures from –55°C to +125°C (–67°F to +257°F) ±0.5°C accuracy from –10°C to +85°C Thermometer resolution is user-selectable from 9 to 12 bits Converts temperature to 12-bit digital word in 750ms (max.) User-definable nonvolatile (NV) alarm settings Alarm search command identifies and addresses devices whose temperature is outside of programmed limits (temperature alarm condition) Applications include thermostatic controls, industrial systems, consumer products, thermometers, or any thermally sensitive system Dimensions: TO-92 package - check Datasheet References: Datasheet mbed Example

Vibration Motor

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Vibration Motor Description: A vibration motor! This itty-bitty, shaf tless vibratory motor is perfect for non-audible indicators. Use in any number of applications to indicate to the wearer when a status has changed. All moving parts are protected within the housing. With a 2-3.6V operating range, these units shake crazily at 3V. Once anchored to a PCB or within a pocket, the unit vibrates softly but noticeably. This high quality unit comes with a 3M adhesive backing and reinforced connection wires. Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 4 mm References: Datasheet

XBee 2mW Chip Antenna - Series 2 (ZB)

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XBee 2mW Chip Antenna - Series 2 (ZB) XBee 2mW Chip Antenna has been replaced with a newer version XBee 2mW PCB Antenna. Description: This is the XBee XB24-Z7CIT-004 module from Digi. Series 2 improves on the power output and data protocol. Series 2 modules allow you to create complex mesh networks based on the XBee ZB ZigBee mesh firmware. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. These are essentially the same hardware as the older Series 2.5, but have updated firmware. They will work with Series 2.5 modules if you update the firmware through X-CTU. Note: If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. The Series 2 requires considerable setup and configuration. We highly recommend Building Wireless Sensor Networks as a guide for setting up mesh networks. Note: Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules. Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set References: Digi XBee Series 2 Page Datasheet Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part! Replaces: XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Chip Antenna

WiFly Shield

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WiFly Shield Description: This new version of WiFly Shield breaks out the PI09, FORCE WAKE, and the hardware reset lines. It also has a different crystal and uses the RN-131C. The WiFly Shield equips your Arduino the ability to connect to 802.11b/g wireless networks. The featured components of the shield are a Roving Network's RN-131G wireless module and an SC16IS750 SPI-to-UART chip. The SPI-to-UART bridge is used to allow for faster transmission speed and to free up the Arduino's UART. Power is taken from the Vin pin of your Arduino, regulated to 3.3V, and provided to both the RN-131G and the SC16IS750. You'll communicate with the WiFly Shield over SPI using Arduino digital pins 10-13 (CS, MOSI, MISO, SCLK respectively). The shield includes the RN-131G, SC16IS750 and their supporting components. The shield also provides a small prototyping area, with 2,54mm spaced holes. Headers are not soldered on, we recommend our Stackable Header Kit. Dimensions: 59,7 x 53,3 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet (RN-131C) Reference Guide (RN-131C) SC16IS750 Datasheet Talking Wireless Server Tutorial Experimental WiFly Arduino Library WiFly Troubleshooting Replaces: WiFly Shield

Mini TRS 3.5mm to BNC probe converter

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Mini TRS 3.5mm to BNC probe converter Description: Another Mini TRS (3.5mm) to BNC converter for Oscilloscope DSO nano V2. You can directly convert any other oscilloscope BNC probe to a DSO nano compatible probe as shown on following example. Dimensions: length: 38 mm

Electronic brick- Half buckled 3 wire cable (5 PCs pack)

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Electronic brick- Half buckled 3 wire cable (5 PCs pack) Description: This cable is intended for usage with Electronic Brick Shield V4 or Electronic Brick Chassis. It is compatible with V4 digital ports and provides connection of basic Electronic Bricks digital and analog modules. The package contains 5 pcs of this cable. Dimensions: length 300 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

XBee 2mW Wire Antenna - Series 2 (ZB)

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XBee 2mW Wire Antenna - Series 2 (ZB) Description: This is the XBee XB24-Z7WIT-004 module from Digi. Series 2 improves on the power output and data protocol. Series 2 modules allow you to create complex mesh networks based on the XBee ZB ZigBee mesh firmware. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. These are essentially the same hardware as the older Series 2.5, but have updated firmware. They will work with Series 2.5 modules if you update the firmware through X-CTU. Note: If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. The Series 2 requires considerable setup and configuration. We highly recommend Building Wireless Sensor Networks as a guide for setting up mesh networks. Note: Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules. Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set References: Digi XBee Series 2 Page Datasheet Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part! Replaces: XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Wire Antenna

BNC to MCX Converter

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BNC to MCX Converter Description: This is a useful BNC to MCX Converter cable for Digital Storage Oscilloscope DSO Quad. Using this cable converter you can connect any other probe from another Oscilloscope to your DSO Quad. Dimensions: length: 50 mm

Seeeduino Stalker v2.1

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Seeeduino Stalker v2.1 Description: The Seeeduino Stalker is a comprehensive Arduino wireless sensor network node with native data logging features and deliberated modular structure. This Arduino board can be conveniently used as sensor hub or integrated data collector for monitoring or tracking. Features: Arduino compatible, based on Seeeduino Onboard microcontroller: ATmega328P Onboard Real Time Clock chip with a supercap as a backup power source Serial interface with DTR for auto reset during programming when operating in standalone mode. (For programming, UartSBee needs to be bought separately) microSD card socket I2C Pin header (operation voltage is selectable: 5.0V or 3.3V) User defined switch and LED Bee series socket - 2 x 10 pin 2.0mm pitch (which will mate with - one at a time - any of the wireless modules: XBee, BluetoothBee, GPSBee or RFBee.) Please note that The IO Ports work in 0~3.3v level only. Application Ideas: Autonomous vehicle Solar powered weather station Data collecting ocean buoy Dimensions: 93 x 61 mm References: Please visit Seeed Studio wiki page for more info about this product. For technical support, please post your questions to Seeed Studio forum. Replaces: Seeeduino Stalker with ATmega 328

Netduino Plus

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Netduino Plus Netduino Plus has been replaced with newer version Netduino Plus 2. Description: The Netduino Plus is an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro Framework. The board features a 32-bit microcontroller and a rich development environment, making it a perfect solution for engineers and hobbyists alike. The Netduino plus adds an ethernet connection and an SD socket for even greater functionality. The hardware footprint is based on a standard Arduino board (e.g. Arduino Uno) and this makes it compatible with all the Arduino Shields (for some Arduino shields drivers are required). Check out the getting started guide for more information on how to get started with the Netduino. Note: Our shipments of the Netduino Plus are coming with free 3ft USB cables! Features: Atmel 32-bit microcontroller 48Mhz, ARM7 14 Digital I/O Pins 6 Analog Inputs Arduino Shield Compatible 100mbps ethernet MicroSD socket (up to 2GB) Dimensions: 71 x 53 x 13 mm References: Full Netduino Plus Specs netduino plus schematics netduino plus board layout AT91SAM7X512 Chip (summary) AT91SAM7X512 Chip (datasheet)

Universal Plate Set

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Universal Plate Set Description: This set includes a plastic plate with an 11x31 mm grid of 3 mm holes spaced 5 mm apart, which provides space for many mechanical connections. The two included eight-hole angle brackets can connect the plate to additional Universal Plates or can serve as a mounting point for an axle. The plate set also includes two shaft mounts (the triangular brackets in the picture on the right) for supporting an axle. The kit provides ten screws and ten nuts for connecting the angle brackets and shaft mounts to the plate. This set is compatible with our gear motor brackets and motors. Check out our related products below. Dimensions: 60 x 160 mm

Infrared Emitters and Detectors

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Infrared Emitters and Detectors Description: Side-looking Infrared Emitters and IR Detectors. These simple devices operate at 940nm and work well for generic IR systems including remote control and touch-less object sensing. Using a simple ADC on any microcontroller will allow variable readings to be collected from the detector. The emitter is driven up to 50mA with a current limiting resistor as with any LED device. The detect is a NPN transistor that is biased by incoming IR light. Features: IR Emitter (Clear) IR Detector (Tinted pink) Applications: IR Schematic - Basic object detection schematic Seattle Robotics - Infrared object detection Robot Room - Excellent website with lots of goodies Sold as a pair, with one Emitter and one Detector.

Polymer Lithium Ion Battery - 6Ah

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Polymer Lithium Ion Battery - 6Ah Description: If you need some juice, this 6Ahr triple pack is for you! These are very slim, extremely light weight batteries based on the new Polymer Lithium Ion chemistry. This is the highest energy density currently in production. Each cell outputs a nominal 3.7V at 2000mAh! This solid 3 cell pack (6Ahr) comes terminated with a standard 2-pin JST connector - 2mm spacing between pins. Do not attempt to charge these with anything but a charger specifically designed for Lithium Ion batteries. These three cells have been match for internal impedance and can be fully charged and discharged in parallel. Note: Be careful with the JST connectors. They can stick in pretty good and tugging on them can damage the connector. Check this tutorial for an easy way to remove them safely. Features: 2C continuous discharge Excellent long-term self-discharge rates (<8% per month) Robust power source under extreme conditions (-25 to 60C) Dimensions: 61 x 54 x 17 mm wire length = 120 mm References: UnionBattery-2000mAh.pdf JST Connector

Tank Treads

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Tank Treads Description: Track set for tank treads. Use these treads to create your own tank setup. These work superbly with the Tamiya dual gear box. Comes with: 2 Tracks x 30 Links 2 Tracks x 10 Links 2 Tracks x 8 Links 2 Large Drive Sprockets 2 Large Idler Wheels 6 Large Road Wheels 10 Small Road Wheels Various Drive and Slip Shafts Various Screws and Hardware

Weather Meters

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Weather Meters Description: This is a simple weather station that includes an anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge. Includes mounting hardware and RJ11 connections to the sensors. The anemometer uses a reed switch, so simple frequency detection can be used to measure wind speed. The wind vane uses a potentiometer to detect wind direction. The rain gauge acts as a switch that closes at measured increments. Please see the datasheet for more information. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 720 x 200 mm References: Datasheet

Thermistor 10K

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Thermistor 10K Description: 10K thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient. Good choice for temp-sensing aplications. Vishay part #: NTCLE100E3103JB0 References: Datasheet

20 Channel EM-406A SiRF III Receiver with Antenna

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20 Channel EM-406A SiRF III Receiver with Antenna Description: The EM406A is a GPS module from USGlobalSat based on the spectacular SiRF StarIII chipset. This complete module is built upon the same technology as the ET-301, but includes on-board voltage regulation, LED status indicator, battery backed RAM, and a built-in patch antenna! 6-pin interface cable included. The EM-406A module makes a great gift for that special someone who's interested in playing with GPS. Check out the SparkFun GPS buying guide! Features: 20-Channel Receiver Extremely high sensitivity : -159dBm 10m Positional Accuracy / 5m with WAAS Hot Start : 1s Warm Start : 38s Cold Start : 42s 70mA at 4.5-6.5V Outputs NMEA 0183 and SiRF binary protocol Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 10,5 mm References: EM-406A Datasheet NMEA Reference Manual SparkFun GPS Overview GPS Tutorial by Michael Simpson SiRF Demo Software Wiring Example mbed Example Please note that the grey wire on the communication cable is not pin 1!

LiPoly Fast Charger - 5V Input

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LiPoly Fast Charger - 5V Input Description: This is the SparkFun original Lithium Polymer charger. This little black box charges single cell lithium polymer batteries with a max rate of 1A. This works well with our 5V/1A regulated supply. The charge output is via a 2-pin screw terminal. Top pin is ground, bottom pin is charge pin. Based on the popular Microchip part MCP73843-410. Dimensions: 64 x 42 x 21 mm References: MCP73843 Datasheet Schematic Pinout

Polymer Lithium Ion Battery - 2000mAh

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Polymer Lithium Ion Battery - 2000mAh Description: This is very slim and extremely light weight battery based on the new Polymer Lithium Ion chemistry. This is the highest energy density currently in production. Each cell outputs a nominal 3.7V at 2000mAh! This battery comes terminated with a standard 2-pin JST connector - 2mm spacing between pins. Do not attempt to charge these with anything but a charger specifically designed for Lithium Ion batteries. Battery includes built-in protection against over voltage, over current and minimum voltage. Note: Be careful with the JST connectors. They can stick in pretty good and tugging on them can damage the connector. Check this tutorial for an easy way to remove them safely. Features: 2C continuous discharge Excellent long-term self-discharge rates (<8% per month) Robust power source under extreme conditions (-25 to 60C) Dimensions: 61 x 53 x 5,5 mm wire length = 120 mm References: UnionBattery-2000mAh.pdf JST Connector

Force Sensitive Resistor 0.5"

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Force Sensitive Resistor 0.5" Description: This is a force sensitive resistor with a round, 0.5" diameter, sensing area. This FSR will vary its resistance depending on how much pressure is being applied to the sensing area. The harder the force, the lower the resistance. When no pressure is being applied to the FSR its resistance will be larger than 1MΩ. This FSR can sense applied force anywhere in the range of 100g-10kg. Two pins extend from the bottom of the sensor with 0.1" pitch making it bread board friendly. There is a peel-and-stick rubber backing on the other side of the sensing area to mount the FSR. These sensors are simple to set up and great for sensing pressure, but they aren't incredibly accurate. Use them to sense if it's being squeezed, but you may not want to use it as a scale. Dimensions: Overall length: 2.375" Overall width: 0.75" Sensing diameter: 0.5" References: FSR Integration Guide

Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Gold

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Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Gold Description: The BlueSMiRF is the latest Bluetooth wireless serial cable replacement from SparkFun Electronics! These modems work as a serial (RX/TX) pipe. Any serial stream from 2400 to 115200bps can be passed seamlessly from your computer to your target. We've tested these units successfully over open air at 350ft (106m)! The latest version of this board also breaks out PIO4. Note: The remote unit can be powered from 3.3V up to 6V for easy battery attachment. All signal pins on the remote unit are 3V-6V tolerant. No level shifting is required. Do not attach this device directly to a serial port. You will need an RS232 to TTL converter circuit if you need to attach this to a computer. Note: This is a single unit only. We recommend the purchase a USB dongle to interface to a computer if you do not already have access to a computer with Bluetooth connectivity. This board ships without headers. Features: FCC Approved Class 1 Bluetooth Radio Modem Extremely small radio - 0.15x0.6x1.9" Very robust link both in integrity and transmission distance (100m) - no more buffer overruns! Low power consumption : 25mA avg Hardy frequency hopping scheme - operates in harsh RF environments like WiFi, 802.11g, and Zigbee Encrypted connection Frequency: 2.4~2.524 GHz Operating Voltage: 3.3V-6V Serial communications: 2400-115200bps Operating Temperature: -40 ~ +70C Built-in antenna Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 6 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files RN-41 AT Command Set Roving Networks Bluetooth® module datasheet SparkFun Bluetooth Tutorial Wiring Example Connecting to a SSC-32 Robot

Electronic brick - fully buckled 3 wire cable (5 pcs pack)

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Electronic brick - fully buckled 3 wire cable (5 pcs pack) Description: This cable is intended for usage with Electronic Brick Shield V4 or Electronic Brick Chassis. It is compatible with V4 digital ports and provides connection of basic Electronic Bricks digital and analog modules. The package contains 5 pcs of this cable. Dimensions: length 300 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Electronic brick - Buzzer (A/D)

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Electronic brick - Buzzer (A/D) Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Buzzer module. Dimensions: 31 x 20,5 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Ultraviolet LED

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Ultraviolet LED Description: This is a simple 5mm LED with an interesting array of applications. This ultraviolet LED can be used for counterfeit detection (bills, credit cards, documents, etc), sterilization, pesticide, black lights, sun burns, the list goes on. Please wear eye protection when using these LEDs. Features: T1 3/4 5mm clear lens 395-400nm 100-180mcd 3-3.6V forward drop References: Datasheet

Hall Effect Sensor

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Hall Effect Sensor Description: The US1881 is an integrated Hall effect latched sensor. That's nice but what does it do? Holding a magnet near the sensor will cause the output pin to toggle. This makes for a robust presence sensor. A reed sensor also works nicely, but can be limited by the glass encapsulation and size. A Hall effect sensor is much smaller, but can handle less current than a reed switch. The device includes an on-chip Hall voltage generator for magnetic sensing, a comparator that amplifies the Hall voltage, and a Schmitt trigger to provide switching hysteresis for noise rejection, and open-collector output. An internal bandgap regulator is used to provide temperature compensated supply voltage for internal circuits and allows a wide operating supply range. If a magnetic flux density larger than threshold Bop, DO is turned on (low). The output state is held until a magnetic flux density reversal falls below Brp causing DO to be turned off (high). Features: 3.5V to 24V DC operation voltage Low current consumption Temperature compensation Wide operating voltage range Open-Collector pre-driver 50mA maximum sinking output current Reverse polarity protection Lead Free Package: TO-92 References: Datasheet

FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V

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FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V Description: This FTDI Basic Breakout is the newest revision of our FTDI Basic. It now uses a SMD 6-pin header on the bottom, which makes it smaller and more compact. Functionality has remained the same. This is a basic breakout board for the FTDI FT232RL USB to serial IC. The pinout of this board matches the FTDI cable to work with official Arduino and cloned 3.3V Arduino boards. It can also be used for general serial applications. The major difference with this board is that it brings out the DTR pin as opposed to the RTS pin of the FTDI cable. The DTR pin allows an Arduino target to auto-reset when a new Sketch is downloaded. This is a really nice feature to have and allows a sketch to be downloaded without having to hit the reset button. This board will auto reset any Arduino board that has the reset pin brought out to a 6-pin connector. The pins labeled BLK and GRN correspond to the colored wires on the FTDI cable. The black wire on the FTDI cable is GND, green is CTS. Use these BLK and GRN pins to align the FTDI basic board with your Arduino target. This board has TX and RX LEDs that make it a bit better to use over the FTDI cable. You can actually see serial traffic on the LEDs to verify if the board is working. This board was designed to decrease the cost of Arduino development and increase ease of use (the auto-reset feature rocks!). Our Arduino Pro boards and LilyPads use this type of connector. One of the nice features of this board is a jumper on the back of the board that allows the board to be configured to either 3.3V or 5V (both power output and IO level). This board ship default to 3.3V, but you can cut the default trace and add a solder jumper if you need to switch to 5V. Dimensions: 24 x 16 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files FTDI Drivers Replaces: FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V

Electronic Brick Shield V4

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Electronic Brick Shield V4 Description: Electronic Brick Shield V4 is a standard footprint Arduino shield providing stackable pin headers and 5 channels electronic brick connectivity. All digital and Analog IO are prepared with servo compatibility. Dimensions: 70 x 57,5 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V

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FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V Description: This FTDI Basic Breakout is the newest revision of our FTDI Basic. It now uses a SMD 6-pin header on the bottom, which makes it smaller and more compact. Functionality has remained the same. This is a basic breakout board for the FTDI FT232RL USB to serial IC. The pinout of this board matches the FTDI cable to work with official Arduino and cloned 5V Arduino boards. It can also be used for general serial applications. The major difference with this board is that it brings out the DTR pin as opposed to the RTS pin of the FTDI cable. The DTR pin allows an Arduino target to auto-reset when a new Sketch is downloaded. This is a really nice feature to have and allows a sketch to be downloaded without having to hit the reset button. This board will auto reset any Arduino board that has the reset pin brought out to a 6-pin connector. The pins labeled BLK and GRN correspond to the colored wires on the FTDI cable. The black wire on the FTDI cable is GND, green is CTS. Use these BLK and GRN pins to align the FTDI basic board with your Arduino target. This board has TX and RX LEDs that make it a bit better to use over the FTDI cable. You can actually see serial traffic on the LEDs to verify if the board is working. This board was designed to decrease the cost of Arduino development and increase ease of use (the auto-reset feature rocks!). Our Arduino Pro boards and LilyPads use this type of connector. One of the nice features of this board is a jumper on the back of the board that allows the board to be configured to either 3.3V or 5V (both power output and IO level). This board ship default to 5V, but you can cut the default trace and add a solder jumper if you need to switch to 3.3V. Dimensions: 24 x 16 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files FTDI Drivers Replaces: FTDI Basic Breakout - 5V

Netduino Mini

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Netduino Mini Description: The Netduino Mini is a powerful but extremely tiny development board based on an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro Framework. It features a 32-bit microcontroller (same as in the Netduino!) and a rich development environment. The Netduino Mini incorporates 16 GPIOs with SPI, I2C, 2 UARTs, 4 PWMs, and 4 ADC channels! .NET Micro Framework combines the ease way of high-level coding and the features of microcontrollers. Enjoy event-based programming, multi-threading, line-by-line debugging, breakpoints and more. This development board measures only 30 x 8 mm so it can easily fit into a breadboard, your industrial application or even robot or UAV. This is a very powerful developing platform in a very small DIP package! Check out the getting started guide for more information on how to get started with the Netduino. Features: Atmel 32-bit microcontroller 48MHz, ARM7 Code Storage: 152 KB with 64 KB RAM Powered by 7.5 - 12.0 VDC or USB Power output: 5 VDC regulated Digital I/O are 3.3 V--but 5 V tolerant 16 digital and analog GPIO pins (4 analog, 12 digital) Interfaces supported : 2xTTL serial, 4xPWM, SPI, I2C operating temperature: -40 - 85 °C RoHS compliant Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 8 mm References: Full Netduino Mini Specs netduino mini schematics netduino mini board layout AT91SAM7X512 Chip (summary) AT91SAM7X512 Chip (datasheet)

Electronic brick - Big button switch (digital)

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Electronic brick - Big button switch (digital) Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Button switch module. A simple obvious button that fits finger pad rather than nails. Dimensions: 31 x 20,5 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Electronic brick - Magnetic switch (Digital)

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Electronic brick - Magnetic switch (Digital) Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Magnetic Switch module. It is based on encapsulated dry reed switch CT10. CT10 is single-pole, single throw (SPST) type, having normally open ruthenium contacts. The switch turns on when this brick is close to a magnet. The sensor is a double-ended type and may be actuated with an electromagnet, a permanent magnet or a combination of both. The magnetic switch is a wonder tool for designers who would like to turn a circuit on and off based on proximity. Features: Items Min Norm Max Unit Switched Power(max) - 10 - W Switched Voltage DC(max) - 200 - V Switched Voltage AC,RMS value(max) - 140 - V Switched Current DC(max) - 500 - mA Switched Current AC,RMS value(max) - 500 - mA Carry Current DC(max) - 0.5 - A Breakdown Voltage(min) - 230 - V Contact Resistance(initial max) - 200 - mΩ Insulation Resistance(min) - 106 - MΩ Storage Temperature -40 - 125 ℃ Operating Temperature -40 - 125 ℃ Operate Range 10 - 40 AT Release Range 3 - 35 AT Dimensions: 26 x 25,5 mm References: CT10 Datasheet Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Electronic brick - Lighting Emitting Diode (A/D)

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Electronic brick - Lighting Emitting Diode (A/D) Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Lighting module. Dimensions: 31 x 20,5 mm References: Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

Joystick Shield PCB

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Joystick Shield PCB Description: The Joystick Shield can be placed on the top of your Arduino application and turn it into a simple controller. Five momentary push buttons (4+ joystick select button) and a two-axis thumb joystick give your Arduino functionality on the level of old Nintendo controllers. The momentary push buttons are connected to Arduino digital pins 2-6; when pressed they will pull the pin low (utilizing the internal pull-ups of the Arduino). Vertical movement of the joystick will produce a proportional analog voltage on analog pin 0, likewise, horizontal movement of the joystick can be tracked on analog pin 1. This product is only the Joystick Shield PCB - you'll need to purchase the buttons and joystick separately, and assemble the controller yourself. Here's what you'll need in addition to the shield: 4x Momentary Push Button Switch - 12mm Square 1x Thumb Joystick 1x Mini Push Button Switch (breaks out Arduino's reset switch) 1x Stackable Header Kit Dimensions: 85 x 53 mm References: Joystick Assembly Tutorial Joystick Quickstart Guide Schematic Eagle Files Arduino Sample Sketch

GPS Shield

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GPS Shield Description: GPS Shield can easily add GPS capability to your Arduino application. Multiple GPS receivers attach easily to the shield, and with the example sketch (check below), you will be able to locate your exact position within a few meters. Here's where we are. GPS also gives you amazingly accurate time! A connector for the popular EM-406 GPS receiver is populated on the board, and footprints for EM-408 and EB-85A connectors are also made available (connectors are not included and can be found below in the related items). There is also a spot for the UP501 GPS module. The regular GPS pins (RX, TX, PPS, etc.) are also broken out to a 10-pin 0.1" pitch header, and a small protoyping area is also provided. The DLINE/UART switch switches the GPS module's input/output between Arduino's standard TX/RX pins or any digital pins on the Arduino (default setting uses pins 3 and 2 connected to TX and RX, respectively). The DLINE/UART switch must be set to DLINE in order to upload code through the Arduino IDE. The shield also includes the footprint for a 12mm coin cell battery holder to provide battery backup to the optional EB-85A GPS module.An ON/OFF switch is included which controls power to the GPS module. Additionally, the Arduino reset switch is also brought out. Note: GPS modules are not included with the GPS Shield, and only the EM-406 connector is populated. Headers are not soldered on, we recommend our Stackable Header Kit. Features: EM-406 connector populated EM-408 and EB-85A connector footprints provided and connected for optional use UP501 connector and footprint Coin cell battery socket footprint provided and connected for optional battery backup of EB-85A GPS module Standard Arduino sized shield Prototyping area GPS serial and PPS signals broken out to a 0.1" header for additional device connections Arduino reset button DLINE/UART switch controls serial communications ON/OFF switch controls power to GPS module Dimensions: 60 x 53,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files GPS Quickstart Guide Assembly Guide Example Sketch

Quad-band Cellular Duck Antenna SMA

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Quad-band Cellular Duck Antenna SMA Description: This is a fantastic GSM antenna - small, high-quality, quad-band and standard SMA terminated! Features: GSM/850E : 824 to 894MHz GSM : 880 to 960MHz DCS : 1710 to 1880MHz PCS : 1850 to 1990MHz Dimensions: Length: 57,4 mm Diameter: 9,5 mm References: GSM Antenna 850-1900MHz

Netduino

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Netduino Description: The Netduino is a powerful development board based on an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro Framework. It features a 32-bit microcontroller and a rich development environment. The Netduino incorporates 20 GPIOs with SPI, I2C, 2 UARTs, 4 PWMs, and 6 ADC channels! .NET Micro Framework combines the ease way of high-level coding and the features of microcontrollers. Enjoy event-based programming, multi-threading, line-by-line debugging, breakpoints and more. The hardware footprint is based on a standard Arduino board (e.g. Arduino Uno) and this makes it compatible with all the Arduino Shields (for some Arduino shields drivers are required). Check out the getting started guide for more information on how to get started with the Netduino. Note: Our shipments of the Netduino are coming with free 3ft USB cables! Netduino is very easy to start with and use. Check out the getting started guide or have a look at this movie. Features: Atmel 32-bit microcontroller 48MHz, ARM7 Code Storage: 128 KB with 60 KB RAM Powered by 7.5 - 12.0 VDC or USB Power output: 5 VDC and 3.3 VDC regulate analog reference: 2.6 - 3.3 VDC Digital I/O are 3.3 V--but 5 V tolerant Button functions as reset or general purpose input 20 digital and analog GPIO pins (6 analog, 14 digital) Interfaces supported : 2xTTL serial, 4xPWM, SPI, I2C operating temperature: 0 - 70 °C RoHS compliant Arduino Shield compatible Dimensions: 71 x 53 x 13 mm References: Full Netduino Specs Netduino schematics Netduino board layout AT91SAM7X512 Chip (summary) AT91SAM7X512 Chip (datasheet)

Electronic brick - Touch Sensor module

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Electronic brick - Touch Sensor module Description: This is an Electronic Brick compatible Touch Sensor module. It is based on TTP223 touch detector IC. You can use this cool electronic brick module to replace the traditional mechanical push button in your project. Dimensions: 31 x 20,5 mm References: TTP223 Datasheet Electronic Bricks Cookbook - vol1

XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Wire Antenna

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XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Wire Antenna The XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Wire Antenna has been replaced with a newer version XBee 2mW Wire Antenna - Series 2 (ZB). Description: This 2.4GHz XBee XB24-BWIT-004 module is one of the very popular wireless solutions from Digi (formally MaxStream). Series 2.5 improves on the power output and data protocol. These wireless modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These XBee modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. Take a couple of these XBees with fro instance USB Explorers or just XBee Breakout Boards and find out how easily you can control or monitor your application wirelessly. Please Note: Series 1 and Series 2.5 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with new Series 2.5 modules. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set Dimensions: 28 x 24,5 mm References: Digi XBee Series 2.5 Page Datasheet Product Manual Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part!

XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Chip Antenna

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XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Chip Antenna The XBee 2mW Series 2.5 Chip Antenna has been replaced with a newer version XBee 2mW Chip Antenna - Series 2 (ZB). Description: This 2.4GHz XBee XB24-BCIT-004 module is one of the very popular wireless solutions from Digi (formally MaxStream). Series 2.5 improves on the power output and data protocol. These wireless modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These XBee modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. Take a couple of these XBees with fro instance USB Explorers or just XBee Breakout Boards and find out how easily you can control or monitor your application wirelessly. Please Note: Series 1 and Series 2.5 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with new Series 2.5 modules. Features: 3.3V @ 40mA 250kbps Max data rate 2mW output (+3dBm) 400ft (120m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set Dimensions: 28 x 24,5 mm References: Digi XBee Series 2.5 Page Datasheet Product Manual Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part!

LilyPad LiPower

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LilyPad LiPower Description: LilyPad LiPower is a little, but mighty power supply. This board was designed to be as small and inconspicuous as possible. The nice thing about LiPower is the ability to use rechargable Lithium Polymer batteries. These batteries are smaller, flatter, and last much longer than a AAA battery. Attach a single cell LiPo battery, flip the power switch, and you will have a 5V supply to power your LilyPad network. Good up to 150mA. Short circuit protected. This board has a JST connector, which will connect to our JST terminated single cell 3.7V LiPo batteries. It also has terminals for charging the LiPo battery with one of our LiPo chargers. LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable - but be sure to remove the battery! Dimensions: outer diameter 36mm References: Schematic LilyPad LiPower Sticker Sheet PDF All LilyPad Product Sticker Sheet PDF

Analog/Digital MUX Breakout

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Analog/Digital MUX Breakout Description: Analog/Digital MUX Breakout is a breakout board for the useful 16-Channel Analog/Digital Mulitplexer/Demultiplexer CD74HC4067. This chip can be used to connect 16 analog sources (like sensors) to 5 pins on a microcontroller. 4 of the pins must be digital pins, 1 pin must be an analog to digital conversion pin. This allows 16 sensors to operate on only 5 pins of a micro! This is a great way to connect a lot of sensors to a few pins. You can also run the mux/demux the other direction. One serial stream connected to the SIG pin can be piped to multiple outputs. The mux/demux also works with digital signals (like serial, I2C, SPI). This means you can hook up multiple serial devices (like a GPS TX pin, and a XBee DOUT pin) to one RX pin on a microcontroller. The IC can control analog voltages that vary across the voltage supply range. The bidirectional switches allow any analog or digital input to be used as an output and vice-versa with a "Break-Before-Make" switching of 6ns at 4.5V. In addition, the switches have low "on" resistances and low "off" leakages. Includes and enable control which when high will disable all switches to their "off" state. Features: ON Resistance 70Ohms @ 4.5Vcc and 60Ohms @ 6VCC 2V to 6V operation Wide operating temperature -55C to 125C Dimensions: 41 x 18,5 mm References: CD74HC4067 Datasheet Schematic Eagle Files

ACS712 Breakout

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ACS712 Breakout Description: ACS712 Breakout is a breakout board for the fully integrated Hall Effect based linear ACS712 current sensor. The sensor provides precise current measurement for both AC and DC signals. Thick copper conductor and signal traces allows for survival of the device up to 5 times overcurrent conditions. The ACS712 outputs an analog voltage output signal that varies linearly with sensed current. The device requires 5VDC for VCC and a couple of filter capacitors. Features: x05B (5 Amp) version Low noise analog signal path Device bandwidth is set via the FILTER pin 5us output rise time in response to input current 80kHz bandwidth 1.5% output error at 25 degrees C 1.2mOhm internal conductor resistance 2.1 kVRMS minimum isolation voltage from pins 1-4 to pins 5-8 5.0 VDC, single supply operation 66 to 185 mV/A output sensitivity Output voltage proportional to AC or DC currents Factory-trimmed for accuracy Extremely stable output offset voltage Nearly zero magnetic hysteresis Ratiometric output from supply voltage Dimensions: 21 x 16 mm References: ACS712 Datasheet

FEZ Panda

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FEZ Panda The FEZ Panda has been replaced with a newer version FEZ Panda II. Description: Say hello to FEZ Panda. This is a tiny open-source board running Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. It means that you can write code with much more efficiency using C# programming language under free Microsoft Visual C# express. Build your next projects in minutes by connecting FEZ Domino Arduino board to one of the shields or the many available components. FEZ Panda includes effective JTAG access for those who wish to use their own firmware instead of NETMF. Using an Arduino-form-factor, you can use just about any Arduino shield. In addition, many libraries are already included like FAT file system, networking, threading, USB Client, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more. The FEZ Panda includes USB cable. Check out this comparison chart between the FEZ Domino and the FEZ Panda. Dimensions: 68 x 53 mm References: Brochure Product Page Design Files Schematic

Toy Tires - Basic

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Toy Tires Basic Description: These toy tires fit to the Tamiya twin gear box. Just press them directly onto the Tamiya axels and go! Your robot will like this. Toy Tires come unassembled as shown. Features: Comes in set of four 1.45" diameter Dimensions: 36 x 15 mm

Dual Motor GearBox

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Dual Motor GearBox Description: This is a very popular Dual Motor GearBox from Tamiya. It provides an excellent way to get started quickly with robotics! You may have read many websites about servos, gear head motors, DC motors, stepper motors, and the pit-falls associated with each. We swear by these gearboxes because of their price, their ease in assembly, and the ability to be controlled by low-cost motor driver ICs. This gear box can drive two wheels independently in either forward or reverse. The twin-motor gearbox can also be configured for two different gear ratios (fast and faster). Gearbox comes unassembled as shown. Features: Includes gears, housing, motors, lube, and allen wrench 58:1 and 203:1 gear ratios possible Motors operate from 3-6V Can be controlled by L293DNE, SN754410, and other low-cost motor drivers Mounting holes and hardware included Dimensions: 75 x 55 x 25 mm

mbed - LPC1768 Development Board

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mbed - LPC1768 Development Board Description: The mbed is a great tool for Rapid Prototyping with Microcontrollers! It is an ARM processor, a comprehensive set of peripherals and a USB programming and communication interface provided in a small and practical DIP package. The mbed is a super-easy-to-use rapid prototyping tool built on industry standard technology. The mbed Microcontroller is made for prototyping, and comes in a 40-pin 0.1" pitch DIP form-factor so it's ideal for experimenting on breadboards, stripboards and PCBs. It supports lots of interfaces including USB, SPI, I2C CAN, ethernet, and serial. And downloading programs is as simple as using a USB Flash Drive. Plug it in, drop on your program binary, and you're up and running! The compiler is web-based, so it works on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and it allows you to write programs in C++. You'll also have access to the mbed libraries, which give you an API-driven approach to using the many functions of the microcontroller. Note: This development board is delivered together with USB cable, License Key for Online Tools and Pinout Card. Features: Convenient form-factor: 40-pin DIP, 0.1-inch pitch Drag-and-drop programming, with the board represented as a USB drive Best-in-class Cortex-M3 hardware: 100 MHz ARM with 64 KB of SRAM, 512 KB of Flash Ethernet, USB OTG SPI, I2C, UART, CAN GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC Easy-to-use online tools: Web-based C/C++ programming environment Uses the ARM RealView compile engine API-driven development using libraries with intuitive interfaces Comprehensive help and online community Dimensions: 44 x 26 mm References: mbed Product Page Datasheet mbed Handbook mbed RFID Twitter project

LilyPad Power Supply

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LilyPad Power Supply Description: LilyPad Power Supply is a little, but mighty power supply. As usually this LilyPad board was designed to be as small and inconspicuous as possible. Pop in a AAA battery, flip the power switch, and you will have a 5V supply to power your LilyPad network. Good up to 100mA. Short circuit protected. This board has AAA battery clips but can use an input from 1.2V to 5V. Our lithium polymer batteries are a good, rechargeable alternative. LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable - but be sure to remove the battery! Dimensions: 56 x 25 x 16 mm LilyPad References References: Schematic LilyPad Power Supply Sticker Sheet PDF All LilyPad Product Sticker Sheet PDF

Super Capacitor - 10F/2.5V

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Super Capacitor - 10F/2.5V Description: 10 Farad capacitor - yes you read that correctly! This small cap can be charged up and then slowly dissipated running an entire system for hours. Combine two in series for 5F/5V. Do not over voltage or reverse polarize these capacitors. Dimensions: 13 x 33,5 mm References: 10F Super Cap Datasheet

Music Shield

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Music Shield Description: The Music Shield is an iPod / iPhone dock compatible Arduino shield that can be used with Seeeduino V328, Seeeduino Mega or other Arduino boards (ATmega 328 version). This Arduino Shield is based on a powerful audio codec VS1053b and can play variety of music formats stored on a MicroSD card. The most interesting feature is a possibility of using it on any iPod compatible dock (the Music Shield has the same 30 pin connector as iPod). You can output the music to an external speaker, use the play / pause or next / previous song button on the dock or remote controller. This feature makes this Arduino shield really useful and you can use it as a real player now. Features: iPod / iPhone dock compatible Standard interface for Arduino board Multi-format "MP3" media player that uses a single VS1053b 2 control-push buttons and 1 knob switch Plays music from micro SD cards Decodes: MP3, WMA, WAV, MIDI, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC (with software plugin ) I2S interface for external DAC Headphone / Line Out for playback Line In for recording in OGG format Excellent sound quality: over 90 dB dynamic range for playback RoHS Compliant Dimensions: 80 x 52 x 14 mm References: Datasheet Source file Library

Basic Breadboard

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Basic Breadboard Description: This is a basic breadboard suitable for larger projects projects rapid prototyping. It is 16.5 x 5.5 cm with a standard double-strip in the middle and two power rails on both sides. You can pull the power rails off easily to make the breadboard as thin as 3.5cm and stick it onto the target place. You can also cut these in half with a saw to create 2 tiny breadboards, or "snap" these breadboards together either way to make longer and/or wider breadboards. Features: 840 tie points Horizontal: 1-60 Vertical: A-J 2 power lanes Dimensions: 165 x 55 mm

Arduino Uno

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Arduino Uno Description: The Arduino Uno is a successor of the famous Arduino Duemilanove board. This new Arduino board is not only about a new name that is much easier to pronounce. In addition to all the features of the previous Arduino board, the Arduino Uno now uses a custom made usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega8U2 instead of the aging FTDI chip. This allows faster transfer rates and doesn’t require installing of any drivers on Mac and Linux (all you need on Windows is a simple .inf file). The new usb-serial converter also offers an ability to have the Arduino Uno show up as a variety of USB devices - keyboard, mouse, joystick, MIDI etc. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino board can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing). Arduino projects can be stand-alone or they can communicate with software on running on a computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux). In other words, the Arduino is great development tool intended for everybody who wants to easily and quickly create an own application. For example it could be a blinking LED but also a robot or even a system for controlling of the house central heating operated via GSM network. The possibilities are endless... There is a great article about Arduino Fever. The main accessories for this Arduino board are USB Cable for the connection to PC, and DC Adapter if you need running of application independently. Features: ATmega328 microcontroller usb-serial converter built with an Atmel ATmega8U2 7-12V Input voltage 14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs) 6 Analog Inputs 40mA DC current per I/O pin 50mA DC current for 3,3V pin 32k Flash Memory 16MHz Clock Speed fully CE certified with pending FCC certification Dimensions: 75 x 53 x 15 mm References: Arduino Home Page Arduino Uno Description How To Programming Reference Schematic Eagle files Arduino Forum Replaces: Arduino Duemilanove with ATmega 328

ScrewShield v1.5

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ScrewShield v1.5 Description: The ScrewShield expands all pins of the Arduino board out to 3.5mm pitch screw terminals. This Arduino shield has also a lot of usefulness provided by Arduino Protoshield Kit, including: a large prototyping space of both connected and unconnected 0.1" spaced through-holes, a couple 5V and GND busses, a reset button, general use push button, and a 5mm yellow LED. This Arduino product includes all the parts shown and comes in kit form and must be soldered together by the end user. The ScrewShield consists of: 1x ScrewShield PCB 1x 5mm Yellow LED 1x 330Ω Resistor 2x 6-pin Stackable Headers 2x 8-pin Stackable Headers 2x Momentary Push Buttons 6x 2-pin 3.5mm Screw Terminals 8x 3-pin 3.5mm Screw Terminals Dimensions: 81 x 68,5 mm References: Schematic Replaces: ScrewShiled

Energy Harvester - LTC3588 Breakout

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Energy Harvester - LTC3588 Breakout Description: This breakout board is based on LTC3588 Piezoelectric Energy Harvester from Linear Technologies. This board can be used not only for harvesting piezoelectric energy, but solar energy as well. There is a bridge rectified input for piezo elements (PZ1 and PZ2) and a direct input (VIN) for DC sources. Both are clamped to 20V. In addition, the board can simply be used as a standalone nanopower buck regulator. An ultralow quiescent current undervoltage lockout (UVLO) mode with a wide hysteresis window allows charge to accumulate on an input capacitor until the buck converter can efﬁciently transfer a portion of the stored charge to the output. In regulation, the LTC3588 enters a sleep state in which both input and output quiescent currents are minimal. The buck converter turns on and off as needed to maintain regulation. Four output voltages (1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V and 3.6V) are pin selectable with up to 100mA of continuous output current. However, the output capacitor may be sized to service a higher output current burst. An input protective shunt set at 20V enables greater energy storage for a given amount of input capacitance. Features: 950nA Input Quiescent Current (Output in Regulation – No Load) 450nA Input Quiescent Current in UVLO\ 2.7V to 20V Input Operating Range Integrated Low-Loss Full-Wave Bridge Rectiﬁer Up to 100mA of Output Current Selectable Output Voltages of 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 3.6V High Efﬁciency Integrated Hysteretic Buck DC/DC Input Protective Shunt – Up to 25mA Pull-Down at VIN ≥ 20V Wide Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Range Dimensions: 20 x 13 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files LTC3588 Product Page

Solar Cell Small - 0.45W

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Solar Cell Small - 0.45W Description: This is a packaged solar cell with cable and barrel plug termination. The solar cell is rated for 4.5V open voltage and 100mA short circuit. Termination is a 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel plug, center positive on a 2m cable. Mates directly with many of our development boards. Monocrystalline high efficiency cells at 15-15.2%. Unit has a clear epoxy coating with hard-board backing. Robust sealing for outdoor applications! Check out this iPhone Charger! Dimensions: 92 x 60,5 mm

XBee Shield V1.1

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XBee Shield V1.1 Description: The XBee Shield allows an Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using ZigBee. It is based on the XBee module from MaxStream. This wireless module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors (with line-of-sight). It can be used as a serial / USB replacement or you can switch it into a command mode and configure for variety of broadcast and mesh networking options. This Arduino shield breaks out each of the XBee's pins to a through-hole solder pad. It also provides female pin headers for usage of digital pins 2 to 7 and the analog inputs that are covered by the shield (digital pins 8 to 13 are not obstructed by the shield, so you can use the headers on the board itself). Seeed Studio's Xbee shield is derived from Arduino Xbee shield, with following features: Smaller form SMT package for most of the components Cost reduction For more details on configuring the XBee module, see the product manual from MaxStream. Arduino Xbee Shield Page: >>Click To use X-CTU with Seeeduino, please upload following sketch: void setup() { DDRB=0; DDRC=0; DDRD=0; } void loop() { } Features: 31 mm x 41 mm board outline Communication with Arduino / Seeeduino Via pin11,12 software Serial (Status 1/3) Via hardware Serial (Status 4) Setting by X-CTU via USB (Status 2) Breakout all pins Dimensions: 41 x 31 mm References: Outline drawing

G1/2 Water Flow Switch

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G1/2 Water Flow Switch Description: The Water Flow Switch is a simple to use component that behaves as a common switch conducting while flow passes through. Features: Max switch current: 0.5 A Max load current : 1.0 A Max resistance: 100 mOhm Max load power: 10 w Max switch voltage: 100 VDC Min damage voltage: 220 VDC Min sensible flow: ≥0.1 l/min Working flow range: 1-30 l/min Min sensible pressure: ≥0.1 MPa Min water pressure: 0. 1 MPa Max water pressure: 1.2 Mpa Working temperature: 1-80 ℃ Storage temperature: -20-10℃ Lifetime: 108 times Response time : 0.2 sec Release time : 0.2 sec Dimensions: 63 x 33 x 28 mm

G1/2 Water Flow Sensor

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G1/2 Water Flow Sensor Description: The Water Flow Sensor provides an easy solution for measuring of the liquid flow. It consists of a plastic valve body, a water rotor and a hall-effect sensor. When water flows through the rotor, rotor rolls. Its speed changes with different rate of flow. The hall-effect sensor outputs the corresponding pulse signal. Features: Working voltage 5V-24V Maximum current 15 mA(DC 5V) Weight 43 g Flow rate range 1~30 L/min Operating temperature 0°C~80° Operating humidity 35%~90%RH Operating pressure under 1.2Mpa Store temperature -25°C~+80° Store humidity 25%~90%RH Dimensions: 57 x 34 x 34 mm References: Datasheet Reading Water Flow rate with Water Flow Sensor

MP3 Trigger v2

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MP3 Trigger v2 Description: The MP3 Trigger is created and built by Sparkfun in collaboration with Jamie Robertson and it is quite possibly the most versatile, low-cost, low power embedded MP3 Player. The board has 18 external trigger pins that will directly trigger pre-selected MP3 tracks, and a full-duplex serial control port that provides full transport control, remote triggering for up to 256 tracks, and fast real-time volume control. The board plays the MP3 files directly from a FAT16 microSD flash card and supports 192Kbps stereo playback. There is also an on-board navigation switch for local access and playback of all MP3 tracks on the flash card. New for Version 2: Aside from more than doubling the number of trigger inputs, the MP3 Trigger v2 now contains a resident bootloader that enables firmware updates directly from the microSD card without requiring a hardware programmer. The PSoC Designer IDE can be used to generate hex files for the bootloader. See the datasheet below for more details on how to use the bootloader. The board uses a Cypress PSoC CY8C29466-24SXI microcontroller and a VLSI VS1053 audio codec. Board can be powered by an external wall wart, FTDI Basic, or raw 3.3V input (see related items below). Firmware update: Shorter looping gaps and new features. Firmware version 2.22 shortens the gap when tracks are looped and similarly reduces the time it takes to send the "end-of-track" serial message. Version 2.22 also incorporates “Quiet Mode”, a new feature that can be enabled via the serial control port. In this mode, the triggers don’t start tracks directly, but instead produce a serial message indicating which triggers were activated. A host microcontroller (Arduino, for example) can thus monitor the trigger inputs and then start any track or sequence of tracks via the serial control port, making the triggers much more flexible. We use the most up-to-date firmware on everything we ship out. However, if you have an older model (or want to change the baud rate) and wish to have the newest firmware, you can get it here. Instructions on how to update your V2 firmware are in the datasheet, but here’s a quick review: Download and unzip one of the files above. Copy the resulting hex file to a microSD card and rename it to: “MP3TRIGR.HEX”. It does not need to be the only file on the card – it just needs to have that precise filename. Insert the microSD card into your MP3 Trigger V2 and turn the power on while holding down the center navigation switch. Wait for the Status LED to go solid, then cycle the power. You’re now running the new firmware. Please refer to the datasheet for a more detailed description of the Status LED indications when running the bootloader. Features: Input voltage: 4.5-12VDC Current Consumption: 45mA idle, 85mA playing File system: FAT16 Audio out: line level stereo (1/8" stereo jack), see app note below if connecting to larger stereo jack Trigger inputs: 3.3-5V, active low inputs with internal pull-ups Serial: Full duplex, 8N1, 38.4K baud Dimensions: 60 x 61 mm References: Datasheet Schematic VLSI Application Note for protecting analog outputs Firmware Files Replaces: MP3 Trigger

RFID Tag Combo (125khz) - 5 pcs

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RFID Tag Combo (125khz) - 5 pcs Description: This RFID Tag Combo contains 5 pcs of useful RFID tags. It includes blue, red, yellow key tags and 2 pieces of blank cards with a serial number. All tags are 125kHz, EM4100 standard and can be used with our RFID module in presence sensing applications, etc.

Water Level Switch

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Water Level Switch Description: The Water Level Switch is a useful component used to sense a level of liquid. It may actuate a pump, an indicator, an alarm or other devices. Features: Cable length: 40 cm Maximum load: 50 W Max Switching votage: 100 VDC Minimum Votage: 250 VDC Maximum Switching Current: 0.5 A Max load current: 1.0 A Max contact resistance: 0.4 Ω Temp Rating: -10 - +80 Dimensions: 60 x 25 x 25 mm

USB Cable A to miniB - 1,8m

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USB Cable A to miniB - 1,8m Description: This is the most common A to miniB 5-pin type connector commonly found with USB Hubs, Cameras, MP3 players, etc. It complies with USB 2.0. This cable is suitable for connection of Seeeduino or Seeeduino Mega or any other board with mini USB connector to your PC. Dimensions: length 1,8 m

Seeeduino Stalker with ATmega 328

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Seeeduino Stalker with ATmega 328 The Seeeduino Stalker with ATmega 328 has been replaced with a newer version Seeeduino Stalker v2. Description: The Seeeduino Stalker is a comprehensive Arduino wireless sensor network node with native data logging features and deliberated modular structure. This Arduino board can be conveniently used as sensor hub or integrated data collector for monitoring or tracking. Features: Arduino compatible, based on Seeeduino Native RTC, On board CR2032 battery holder Native micro SD card socket Easy stackable I2C pin header Dual voltage (5V/3.3V) I2C hub Standalone or shield mode User defined button and LED B” series socket (2x10 pin 2.0mm pitch, same as XBee) Interrupt ready Serial interface with DTR for auto reset during programming Dimensions: 74 x 56 x 12 mm References: Datasheet Schematic Demo code Sketches

XBee 1mW Wire Antenna

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XBee 1mW Wire Antenna Description: This 2.4GHz XBee module is one of the very popular wireless solutions from Digi (formally MaxStream). These wireless modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These XBee modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. Take a couple of these XBees with fro instance USB Explorers or just XBee Breakout Boards and find out how easily you can control or monitor your application wirelessly. Features: 3.3V @ 50mA 250kbps Max data rate 1mW output (+0dBm) 300ft (100m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set Dimensions: 28 x 24,5 mm References: Digi XBee Page Datasheet Product Manual Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part!

Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex

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Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex This Arduino Kit has been replaced with Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex UNO. Description: The Arduino Starter Kit is a perfect package to get going in the wonderful world of Arduino physical computing. The Starter Kit for Arduino - Flex can be used in advanced projects, but is built with the beginner in mind, so whether you are an electronics novice or a seasoned soldering guru, this kit will get you well on your way to embedded electronic success. It includes a collection of inputs, outputs, and sensors to get your workbench back up to par. In comparison with well known Arduino Starter Kit this kit contains a Flex Sensor instead of the Piezo Vibration Sensor and also other parts like SoftPot and 10k Ohm Resistors. Used Linear trim pot is a true potentiometer that is suitable for a front panel of your embedded Arduino application. Includes: Arduino Duemilanove ATmega328 - the latest Arduino USB board, fully assembled and tested. 6' USB A to B cable - USB provides power for up to 500mA (enough for most projects) and is ample length to connect to your desktop or laptop USB port. Miniature breadboard - Excellent for making circuits and connections off the Arduino. Breadboard may come in various colors. Male to Male jumper wires - These are high quality wires that allow you to connect the female headers on the Arduino to the components and breadboard. Flex Sensor - Originally designed for the Nintendo Power Glove, now you too can measure flex! SoftPot - Measure position along the softpot by looking at the change in resistance. It's like a touch sensitive volume slider. Photocell - A sensor to detect ambient light. Perfect for detecting when a drawer is opened or when night-time approaches. Thermistor - A sensor for detecting ambient temperature and temperature changes. Tri-Color LED - Because everyone loves a blinky. Use this LED to PWM mix any color you need. Basic LEDs - Light emitting diodes make great general indicators. Linear trim pot - Also known as a variable resistor, this is a device commonly used to control volume, contrast, and makes a great general user control input. Buzzer - Make wonderful, brain splitting noises, alarms, and possibly music! 12mm button - Because big buttons are easier to hit. 330 Ohm Resistors - 5 current limiting resistors for LEDs, and strong pull-up resistors. 10k Ohm Resistors - These make excellent pull-ups, pull-downs, and current limiters.

Harness for Arduino/Seeeduino kit

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Harness for Arduino/Seeeduino kit Description: This Arduino Kit allows fixing of your Arduino, Seeeduino or other Arduino clone together with a 9V battery on a useful plexiglass! You will never have any mess in your Arduino Application if using this Arduino Kit! :-) Includes: 9V Battery Case with JST power connector 2.1mm DC jack to JST connector adapter Arduino/Seeeduino chassis (made from plexiglass) Screw/nut/pad x 3 Plastic Rivet x 3 Rubber Pad x 4 (Note: Battery and Arduino Board are not included in this Arduino Kit) Dimensions: 98 x 74 mm

Arduino Pro 328 - 3.3V/8MHz

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Arduino Pro 328 - 3.3V/8MHz Description: This is the Arduino Pro - SparkFun's minimal design approach to Arduino. It is a 3.3V Arduino board running the 8MHz bootloader. The power switch was moved to the side of the board to allow control when a shield is attached. This Arduino board does not work with all Arduino shields because of the lower supply voltage. Please note: Arduino 0015 supports the ATmega328 but not yet at 8MHz. Please select 'Arduino Duemilanove w/ 328' within the Arduino software but expect your delays to work twice as long (code will run half as fast as the Duemilanove at 16MHz). Arduino Pro does not come with connectors populated so that you can solder in any connector or wire with any orientation you need. We recommend first time Arduino users start with the Arduino Duemilanove. It's a great board that will get you up and running quickly. The Arduino Pro series is meant for advanced users that understand the limitations of system voltage (3.3V), lack of connectors, and USB off board. SparFun wanted Arduino Pro to be low profile. The DC power jack footprint is available, but not populated. They recommend running the board with a LiPo battery for better portability. SparkFun really wanted to minimize the cost of an Arduino. The Arduino Pro is like the Arduino Duemilanove (same pin out) but to keep the cost low, they used all SMD components, made it two layer, etc. This board connects directly to the FTDI Basic Breakout board and supports auto-reset. The Arduino Pro also works with the FTDI cable but the FTDI cable does not bring out the DTR pin so the auto-reset feature will not work. Features: ATmega328 running at 8MHz external resonator Low-voltage board needs no interfacing circuitry to popular 3.3V devices and modules (GPS, Accelerometers, sensors, etc) USB connection off board 3.3V regulator Max 150mA output Over current protected Reverse polarity protected DC input 3.3V up to 12V Resettable fuse prevents damage to board in case of short Power select switch acts as on/off switch Dimensions: 52,8 x 53,4 x 7,3 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Arduino Pro Hompage Getting Started

Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 3.3V/8MHz

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Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 3.3V/8MHz Description: This is the Arduino Pro Mini - SparkFun's minimal design approach to Arduino. It is a 3.3V Arduino board running the 8MHz bootloader. Arduino Pro Mini does not come with connectors populated so that you can solder in any connector or wire with any orientation you need. We recommend first time Arduino users start with the Arduino Duemilanove. It's a great board that will get you up and running quickly. The Arduino Pro series is meant for users that understand the limitations of system voltage (3.3V), lack of connectors, and USB off board. SparkFun really wanted to minimize the cost of an Arduino. The Arduino Pro Mini is like the Arduino Mini (same pin out) but to keep the cost low, they used all SMD components, made it two layer, etc. This board connects directly to the FTDI Basic Breakout board and supports auto-reset. The Arduino Pro Mini also works with the FTDI cable but the FTDI cable does not bring out the DTR pin so the auto-reset feature will not work. Features: ATmega328 running at 8MHz with external resonator (0.5% tolerance) Low-voltage board needs no interfacing circuitry to popular 3.3V devices and modules (GPS, accelerometers, sensors, etc) USB connection off board Supports auto-reset 3.3V regulator Max 150mA output Over current protected Reverse polarity protected DC input 3.3V up to 12V On board Power and Status LEDs Dimensions: 18 x 33 mm References: Eagle Files Schematic Arduino Pro Mini Homepage Getting Started Tutorial

Seeeduino V328 fully Assembled

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Seeeduino V328 fully Assembled The Seeeduino V328 has been replaced with a newer version Seeeduino V2.21. Description: Seeeduino is an Arduino compatible board. Design of this Arduino board is based on Diecimila scheme, 100% compatible to its existing program, Arduino shields and IDEs. On the hardware part, remarkable changes are taken to improve the flexibility and user experience. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer using a USB cable or power it with a AC-DC Adapter or battery to get started. Seeeduino V328 is fully compatible with Arduino shields designed for the Arduino Duemilanove or Diecimila, also shares accessories with Seeeduino family. Note: You need to use DC jack to JST 2pin converter for supplying from AC-DC Adapter or you can connect power supply 7-12V using JST 2pin connector. This Arduino board can be connected to PC using a miniB USB Cable. Features: Inherits all of Arduino Diecimila's features. Compatible to Diecimila's pin layout, screw hole and dimensions. Evolved with SMD components Improved on extensibility and convenience. Microcontroller: ATmega328 Operating Voltage: 5V Input Voltage (recommended): 7-12V Input Voltage (limits): 6-20V Digital I/O Pins: 14 (6 provide PWM output) Analog Input Pins: 8 DC Current per I/O Pin: 40 mA DC Current for 3.3V Pin: 500 mA Flash Memory: 32 KB (2 KB used by bootloader) SRAM: 2 KB, EEPROM: 1 KB Clock Speed: 16 MHz What are the improvements? Duplicate digital IO to 100mil grid for prototype board compatibility. Shrink componets height below female headers. Easier access to buttons and switches. Change Type-B USB port to Mini USB. Replace 3.5mm DC power Jack to battery 2 Pin plug. Reset and power indicator near RST button. Auto-reset selection. 3.3V Operating Voltage selection. Pin out UART for FTDI232 bit-bang operation. Pin out 2 extra ADC. Optional capacitor for improving 3.3V output performance. Re-route PCB Pin out for I2C and sensors 1. Duplicate digital IO to 100mil grid for prototype board compatibility. Adding an second row of header align to standard 100mil grid, so it will be compatible both to existing shield and to a cheap 100mil grid prototype board. By default, the traditional IO is soldered instead or new headers, and you may add the new header yourself. 2. Shrink componets height below female headers. Seeeduino is made as flat as possible, even the crystals are SMD version. So we may put your soldered prototype board onto it with less worry. 3. Easier access to buttons and switches. All buttons or switches are moved nearer to the edges, so we may reach them easier under the shield or from the wire forests. 4. Change Type-B USB port to Mini USB. Consideration for dimensions. 5. Replace 3.5mm DC power Jack to battery 2 Pin plug. Soldering the 3.5mm DC power jack is usually the most difficult part, and we think it's too giant. Maybe a battery pack is more convenient than power adapters? Don't worry about abandoning your 12V adapter, we have a simple convertor. 6. Reset and power indicator near RST button. We use one LED for power indicator and the other for reset (it will also lid when downloading programs). 7. Auto-reset selection. Auto-reset is a great feature loved by many. But sometimes we would also like to disable it in production-like mode. 8. 3.3V Operating Voltage selection. The Vcc could be selected by a switch, for making life easier dealing 3.3v devices. 9. Pin out UART for FTDI232 bit-bang operation. At least you can burn bootloader without an ISP cable now (Plz refer to Kimio's detail tutor: http://www.geocities.jp/arduino_diecimila/bootloader/index_en.html) 10. Pin out 2 extra ADC. Why not? There are spaces :) 11. Pin out for I2C and sensors. Easier connection to I2C and sensors by a bended femail header. 12. Second power supply for 5V direct input. Sometimes we would need to apply 5 VDC to Seeeduino either for higher power effeciency or just because having 5VDC in hand. Now you may use these 5V supply to directly power Seeeduino. [Caution] USE 5V ONLY! 13. ReRoute PCB SMD version Atmega168 give us more space to route, so we carefully rearranged them for us to see the flow more clearly. Please visit the supporing thread >>here for suggestions on next revision. 14.Easy Uart connection 15.Extra row reserved for DIY pin headers. You may now use female, male, or DUAL male headers on these pins as well. 16.Extra 3.3V regulator for higher current supply It's dedicated 150mA now, rather than 50mA supplied by FT232. Dimensions: 71,5 x 53,8 x 12 mm References: board (Eagle) schematic (Eagle)

2mm 10pin XBee Socket

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2mm 10pin XBee Socket Description: This is a 10-pin socket with 2mm pitch that fits to the famous XBee radio modules from Digi. Use this small header to avoid having to solder your precious radio to a PCB. You'll need two of these sockets to connect to all 20 pins on the XBee. Dimensions: 20,6 x 2,4 x 7 mm References: 2mm Connector SFE Eagle Library has this part!

Temperature Sensor - LM335A

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Temperature Sensor - LM335A The LM335A has been replaced by newer part TMP36 - Temperature Sensor. Description: The LM335A is a simple to use, low cost but precise analog temperature sensor. The temperature sensor LM335A operates as a Zener diode with a breakdown voltage proportional to absolute temperature at 10mV/°K. You can just hook up a resistor 1kOhm from 5V and connect GND - and the LM335A will output an analog voltage of 2,98V (298 Kelvin is 25°C or room temperature). The output of the sensor is linear, and when calibrated at 25°C the LM335A has typically less than 1°C error over a 100°C temperature range. The sensor can operate continuously from −40°C to 100°C. The LM335A provides an easy method of calibrating the device for higher accuracies. The calibration of the sensor requires a connection of pot across the sensor (check Datasheet - page 6), with the wiper of the potentiometer connected to the adjustment pin of the LM335. The sensor comes in a through-hole, TO-92 package. Here is a simple calculator for temperature conversion from Kelvin to Degrees Celsius. Features: Directly calibrated in °Kelvin Operates from 400 μA to 5 mA Less than 1Ω dynamic impedance Easily calibrated Wide operating temperature range Low cost Dimensions: TO-92 package - check Datasheet References: Datasheet National Semiconductor Product Page

FEZ Domino

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FEZ Domino The FEZ Domino has been discontinued. We recommend the FEZ Panda II as the replacement. Description: FEZ Domino (FEZ - Freakin' Easy!) is a useful and versatile open source Arduino board running Microsoft .NET Micro Framework. It means that you can write code with much more efficiency using C# programming language under free Microsoft Visual C# express. Build your next projects in minutes by connecting FEZ Domino Arduino board to one of the shields or the many available components. Many libraries are already included like FAT file system, threading, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, PWM, ADC, DAC and many more. The FEZ Domino board is shipped including USB cable intended for connection to PC. Features: Based on Microsoft's .NET Micro FrameworkRuns on 72Mhz NXP ARM processors Pin compatible with Arduino Shield Compatable It's freakin' easy to use! Dimensions: 68 x 53 mm References: User's Guide FEZ Tutorial Design Files Ebook on .NET Micro Framework and C# More Downloads...

Gyro Breakout Board - LPR530AL Dual 300°/s

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Gyro Breakout Board - LPR530AL Dual 300°/s Description: This is a breakout board for the ST's dual-axis LPR530AL gyro. The LPR530AL measures angular velocity along the pitch and roll axes with a full scale of ±300°/s. Two different analog outputs are provided for both the x- and y- axes - one 1x amplified and the other 4x amplified. This version of the breakout removes the issue with the high-pass filter. We removed R5 and R8 and replaced C1 and C2 with a jumper. A regulated voltage between 2.7 and 3.6VDC should be supplied to the power pins. You'll just need to connect the outputs to an ADC, and you're ready to go. This breakout board includes the gyro and all necessary filtering capacitors as shown. The 1x and 4x amplified outputs of both axes are connected to the 0.1" pitch headers, along with the power-down, self-test, high-pass filter reset, and power pins. Note: The picture is inaccurate and does not reflect the new changes. When we get the new version in stock, we will get a new picture. You can refer to the schematic and Eagle files below though. Features: 2.7 to 3.6VDC power supply Dual axis, pitch and roll sensing 1x and 4x amplified outputs for each axis Low power consumption All necessary filtering components included Access to power-down, self-test, and high-pass filter reset pins Dimensions: 16 x 18 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files LPR530AL Datasheet

LilyPad Button Board

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LilyPad Button Board Description: This LilyPad board is designed to give the user a very discrete button without any sharp edges. Button closes when you push it and opens when you release (momentary push button). LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable! Dimensions: 16 x 8 mm Thin 0,8 mm PCB References: Schematic

LilyPad Bright White LED

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LilyPad Bright White LED Description: A simple, very bright, 250mcd, white LED LilyPad. Light up the night! LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable! Dimensions: 11 x 5 mm Thin 0,8 mm PCB References: Schematic LED Datasheet

Humidity Sensor - HIH-4030 Breakout

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Humidity Sensor - HIH-4030 Breakout Description: This is a useful breakout board for well known humidity sensor from Honeywell. The sensor HIH-4030 measures relative humidity (%RH) and transforms it to an analog output voltage. The sensor output is possible to connect directly to an ADC of a microcontroller and the data is very easy to process thanks to the sensor's near linear voltage output. Voltage applied to the supply pins should be within 4-5,8VDC, and optimally at 5V. The sensor will typically only consume about 200μA. This product comes as shown in the picture, with the HIH-4030 soldered onto the breakout board. The pins of the 3-pin header are spaced by 0.1". Features: Near linear, analog output 4-5.8VDC voltage supply All pins broken out to a 0.1" pitch header Laser trimmed interchangeability Low power design, typical current draw of only 200μA Enhanced accuracy Fast response time Stable, low drift performance Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 5 mm References: Schematic HIH-4030 Humidity Sensor Datasheet

Joystick Shield Kit

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Joystick Shield Kit Description: This Arduino Shield contains all the parts that you need to enable your Arduino with a joystick and arrow buttons! The Joystick Shield can be placed on the top of your Arduino application and turn it into a simple controller. Five momentary push buttons (4+ joystick select button) and a two-axis thumb joystick give your Arduino functionality on the level of old Nintendo controllers. Soldering is required, but it's relatively easy and requires minimal tools. Check SparkFun step by step guide! The momentary push buttons are connected to Arduino digital pins 2-6; when pressed they will pull the pin low (utilizing the internal pull-ups of the Arduino). Vertical movement of the joystick will produce a proportional analog voltage on analog pin 0, likewise, horizontal movement of the joystick can be tracked on analog pin 1. Includes: 1x Joystick Shield PCB 4x Momentary Push Button Switch - 12mm Square 1x Thumb Joystick 1x Mini Push Button Switch (breaks out Arduino's reset switch) 1x Stackable Header Kit Dimensions: 85 x 53 mm References: Joystick Assembly Tutorial Joystick Quickstart Guide Schematic Eagle Files Arduino Sample Sketch

Breakout Board for microSD Transflash

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Breakout Board for microSD Transflash Description: Nice breakout board for the microSD socket with miniature dimensions (only 21 x 22 mm). It is compatible with the common SPI interface found on any SD card. The SPI interface is accessible through 7pin header (pitch 2,54mm). This tiny MicroSD card was created for cell phone storage and is perfect for your next data storage or MP3 project! It is amazing how much storage capacity is provided on these MicroSD cards. Dimensions: 21 x 22 mm References: Schematic MMC to Serial Adapter PIC MMC Interface Project Example MMC Interface Code App note from Kronos Robotics Adding SD to a Router - Thanks Jake! Eagle Layout as well! Datasheets: microSD Socket Datasheet

XBee 1mW Chip Antenna

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XBee 1mW Chip Antenna Description: This 2.4GHz XBee module is one of the very popular wireless solutions from Digi (formally MaxStream). These wireless modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These XBee modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. Take a couple of these XBees with fro instance USB Explorers or just XBee Breakout Boards and find out how easily you can control or monitor your application wirelessly. Features: 3.3V @ 50mA 250kbps Max data rate 1mW output (+0dBm) 300ft (100m) range Built-in antenna Fully FCC certified 6 10-bit ADC input pins 8 digital IO pins 128-bit encryption Local or over-air configuration AT or API command set Dimensions: 28 x 24,5 mm References: Digi XBee Page Datasheet Product Manual Dimensional Drawings SFE Eagle Library has this part!

FM Receiver Module

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FM Receiver Module Description: This is a pretty small single chip FM receiver module that can be found in many portable media players. Based on the AR1010 IC from Airoha, the FM receiver uses a simple command set over an I2C or SPI interface. Crystal and supporting components are all on board, all you need to attach is an antenna! Features: 3.3V @ 11mA 76-108MHz supported 100mV audio output Stereo output Dimensions: 11,2 x 11,2 mm References: FM Module Datasheet Example AR1000 ATMega168 Code for reference AR1010 Datasheet, Programming Guide, and sample C code available upon request TEA5767 Datasheet for reference Application Note for reference

Gas Sensor Breakout Board

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Gas Sensor Breakout Board Description: Simple breakout board for the MQ - 3, MQ - 4, MQ - 6 and MQ - 7 gas sensors. All you need is VCC at 5V, GND, and a resistor to an ADC, that is it. Note: This is the PCB only. Sensors listed below. Dimensions: 16,8 x 16,8 mm References: Schematic Wiring Example

Real Time Clock Module

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Real Time Clock Module Description: This a custom designed module for the DS1307 Real Time Clock. The module comes fully assembled and pre-programmed with the current time (ok, so it's our current time - MST). The included Lithium coin cell battery (CR1225 41mAh) will run the module for a minimum of 9 years (17 years typical) without external 5V power. The DS1307 is accessed via the I2C protocol. We've written a test-bed to program the modules. This test-bed code should give you some insight on how to interface the module to any microcontroller using our example software I2C and BCD routines. Features: Two wire I2C interface Hour : Minutes : Seconds AM/PM Day Month, Date - Year Leap year compensation Accurate calendar up to year 2100 Battery backup included 1Hz output pin 56 Bytes of Non-volatile memory available to user Dimensions: 19,3 x 19,3 x 6,8 mm References: RTC Module Schematic RTC Module Dimensional Drawing DS1307 Datasheet Wiring Example Example 16F88 code Arduino Tutorial. Thanks John Vaughters! Arduino Tutorial in Portuguese. Thanks Daniel Gonçalves!

ArduPilot Mega - Arduino Mega compatible UAV Controller

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ArduPilot Mega - Arduino Mega compatible UAV Controller Description: ArduPilot Mega is a fully programmable autopilot that requires a GPS module and sensors (IMU sensor shield coming soon) to create a functioning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The autopilot handles both stabilization and navigation, eliminating the need for a separate stabilization system. It also supports a "fly-by-wire" mode that can stabilize an aircraft when flying manually under RC control, making it easier and safer to fly. The hardware and software are all open source. The board comes with all the surface-mount parts already soldered, but requires the user to solder on connectors. RC processing firmware is already loaded, but the autopilot software must be downloaded and loaded onto the board by the user. It can be programmed with the Arduino IDE. We recommend the following items to accompany this product: uBlox 5 GPS module and adapter FTDI Basic or FTDI cable for programming Other necessary elements, including aircraft recommendations, can be found at the project's home page. Features: Controller designed to be used with autonomous aircraft, car or boat. Based on a 16MHz Atmega1280 processor. Built-in hardware failsafe that uses a separate circuit (multiplexer chip and ATMega328 processor) to transfer control from the RC system to the autopilot and back again. Includes ability to reboot the main processor in mid-flight Dual-processor design with 32 MIPS of onboard power Supports of 3D waypoints and mission commands (limited only by memory) Comes with a 6-pin GPS connector (EM406 style). Has 16 spare analog inputs (with ADC on each) and 40 spare digital input/outputs to add additional sensors Four dedicated serial ports for two-way telemetry (using optional XBee modules) and expansion Can be powered by either the RC receiver or a separate battery Hardware-driven servo control, which means less processor overhead, tighter response and no jitters Eight RC channels (including the autopilot on/off channel) can be processed by the autopilot. LEDs for power, failsafe status, autopilot status and GPS lock Full autopilot software, including IMU and groundstation/mission planning code, are available at DIY Drones. Code supports autonomous takeoff and landing. Dimensions: 69 x 41 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Example Firmware - reads in 8 channels and outputs 8 channels Example Dancing Firmware - Video ArduPilot Project Homepage Software and instructions: DIY Drones Community

Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger

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Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger Description: The Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger takes everything we learned with multiple logging projects over the years and boils it down to an easy to use device, that is now more adaptable than ever! Version 2 incorporates the LPC2148 with USB, battery charging, and microSD support. This allows us to use the SparkFun LPC2148 USB bootloader for even easier and faster modification of the firmware. No programmer required! The Logomatic v2 uses a USB mass storage stack to appear under any operating system as a flash drive. Logs are created in FAT16 format on the micro-SD media and can be downloaded quickly over a USB connection by dragging and dropping the text files from the device. The microSD card can also be removed and inserted into a card reader to download the logs. Board comes with a JST connector to be powered from our line-up of LiPo batteries or other power sources up to 7.5VDC. If you choose to use LiPo batteries, the Logomatic v2 has a built-in charger to charge batteries off USB. The Logomatic v2 ships with basic serial text and analog logging. Users can easily start with this firmware but are encouraged to modify the firmware for their specific requirements. It's a truly flexible logger. As one of our most popular products, the Logomatic has a ton of uses, and makes for a wonderful gift! For other great gift ideas, check out our SparkFun Gift Guide. Features: LPC2148 ARM7 512K user flash 10 available GPIO pins Built-in RTC 2 Status LEDs USB Link LED External interrupt micro-SD socket Compatible with low-cost flash media (related below) up to 2GB Built-in MCP73831 USB charger (300mA max) Built-in USB mass storage device bootloader Dimensions: 62 x 38,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Datasheet Bootloader tutorial Main firmware on github Alternative event logging firmware

Evaluation Board - ADXL345

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Evaluation Board - ADXL345 Description: This is an evaluation board for the ADXL345 three-axis accelerometer. The ADXL345 is an awesome little accelerometer, capable of measuring acceleration of up to ±16g at up to 13-bit resolution. The evaluation board includes everything you'll need to adjust the ADXL345's settings, and monitor and log its outputs. The on-board ATmega328 takes care of all the I2C/SPI communication with the ADXL345, and it will also log the x-, y-, and z-axis acceleration values onto a uSD card. The board includes a USB interface, which allows you to read/write any of the ADXL345's registers using a terminal emulator. The default baud rate is 57600bps (8-N-1). The UART pins are also broken out allowing a direct TTL interface with the processor. Power can be supplied by 2xAA batteries, or with a 3.0-3.3VDC power supply at the VCC/GND pins. The ADXL345 evaluation board does not include batteries, uSD card or a USB cable, check the related items section below for these products. Features: ADXL345 triple-axis accelerometer installed microSD card socket for FAT32/16 data logging ATmega328 with Arduino bootloader USB connector for serial communication 2xAA battery sockets to power board Pre-installed firmware logs ADXL345 outputs and allows you to read/write registers via USB Dimensions: 70 x 68,6 x 17 mm References: Source Code User Guide Schematic Eagle Files

Methane CNG Gas Sensor MQ-4

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Methane CNG Gas Sensor MQ-4 Description: This is a simple-to-use compressed natural gas (CNG) sensor, suitable for sensing natural gas (composed of mostly Methane [CH4]) concentrations in the air. The MQ-4 can detect natural gas concentrations anywhere from 200 to 10000ppm. This sensor has a high sensitivity and fast response time. The sensor's output is an analog resistance. The drive circuit is very simple; all you need to do is power the heater coil with 5V, add a load resistance, and connect the output to an ADC. The sensor can be simply connected using Gas Sensor Breakout Board. Features: 5V DC or AC circuit Requires heater voltage Operation Temperature: -10 to 50 degrees C Heater consumption: less than 750mW Dimensions: 19 mm diameter 17 mm height without the pins References: Datasheet Wiring Example

Alcohol Gas Sensor MQ-3

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Alcohol Gas Sensor MQ-3 Description: This alcohol sensor is suitable for detecting alcohol concentration on your breath, just like your common breathalyzer. It has a high sensitivity and fast response time. Sensor provides an analog resistive output based on alcohol concentration. The drive circuit is very simple, all it needs is one resistor. A simple interface could be a 0-3.3V ADC. The sensor can be simply connected using Gas Sensor Breakout Board. Please review the datasheet for conversions to ppm then Wikipedia.org for BAC. Features: 5V DC or AC circuit Requires heater voltage Operation Temperature: -10 to 50 degrees C Heater consumption: less than 750mW Dimensions: 16.8 mm diameter 9.3 mm height without the pins References: Datasheet Arduino Tutorial in Portuguese Wiring Example Arduino Breathalyzer

Breakout Board for Thumb Joystick

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Breakout Board for Thumb Joystick Description: This is the breakout board for the thumb joystick. Pins are broken out to a 0.1" header and includes 4 mounting holes in the corners. Dimensions: 31,8 x 25,6 mm

Breadboard Clear Self-Adhesive

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Breadboard Clear Self-Adhesive Description: This is a cute half size clear plastic breadboard suitable for small projects. Beyond the clear plastic, this is really just a regular, solderless breadboard. It has 2 power buses, 30 columns, and 10 rows - a total of 400 tie in points. All pins are spaced by a standard 0.1". The two sets of five rows are separated by about 0.3", perfect for straddling a DIP package over. The board accepts wire sizes in the range of 29-20AWG. This board also has a self-adhesive on the back. The boards also have interlocking parts, so you can hook as many together as you'd like. Features: 400 tie points Horizontal: 1-30 Vertical: A-J 2 power lanes Dimensions: 82 x 53 mm

Danger Shield

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Danger Shield Description: The Danger Shield can be mounted on the top of your Arduino application and provides a collection of fun and practical inputs and outputs. The Danger Shield has so much potential - we can't wait to see what you're able to do with it! This product comes as a kit of electronic parts, which you'll have to solder onto the included PCB. All parts are through-hole so it should go together relatively easily; but always check your component orientation before soldering! Kit Includes: 1x PCB Danger Shield Kit 3x Slide Potentiometers - 10K 1x 7-Segment LED - Blue 1x 8-bit Shift Register - 74HC595 1x Temperature Sensor - TMP36 1x Miniature Photocell 2x Buzzers 1x Basic LED - Red 2x Basic LEDs - Yellow 1x Mini Push Button 3x Momentary Push Buttons - 12mm Square 11x Resistors - 330 Ohm 4x Resistors - 10K Ohm 1x Resistor 1M Ohm 1/6W 2x 8-pin Arduino Stackable Headers 2x 6-pin Arduino Stackable Headers Features: Three linear slide potentiometers connected to the Arduino's analog pins 0 through 2. Red and yellow LEDs connected to digital pins 5 and 6 - PWM pins - so you can easily vary their brightness. Three momentary push buttons connected up to the Arduino's digital pins 10 through 12. Those lines will go low when the buttons are pressed. A photocell and a temperature sensor, both with analog outputs, are connected to the analog pins 3 and 4, respectively. An 8-bit shift register set up to control a blue 7-segment LED. A buzzer - so you can get sound out of your Arduino Capacitive Touch pad - Using the CapSense library to sense touch. Dimensions: 105 x 80 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Example Code

LilyPad Arduino 328 Main Board

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LilyPad Arduino 328 Main Board Description: This is LilyPad Arduino board - the main board consisting of an ATmega328 with the Arduino bootloader and a minimum number of external components to keep it as small (and as simple) as possible. Arduino board will run from 2V to 5V. The latest version of the LilyPad supports automatic reset for even easier programming. The back side of the LilyPad is now completely flat! We now use a surface mount programming connector to keep the header from poking through. This version of the LilyPad Arduino board now uses the new ATmega328 at 8MHz. Arduino 0016 supports the Arduino Pro Mini 328/8MHz. Use this setting when using this new LilyPad 328. LilyPad board is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They're even washable! To bootload new firmware, you will need an external serial connection over an FTDI Basic or other serial connection. Can't decide which Arduino is right for you? Arduino buying guide! Dimensions: 50 x 50 mm References: Leah Buechley's LilyPad Tutorial Schematic LilyPad Arduino Documentation LilyPad Eagle Files released under Creative Commons License

Magnet Square - 0.25"

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Magnet Square - 0.25" Description: These are small rare earth magnets - 0.25" cubed. Composed of Neodymium/Iron/Boron (NdFeB), these magnets are curiously strong and make for a great way to attach tools to a metal workbench, hold small children to a fridge, and as a trigger for reed switches. Activates the reed switch at a distance of about 3cm. Dimensions: 6,35 x 6,35 x 6,35 mm

ePIR

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ePIR Description: Zilog's ePIR is a fully functional motion-detecting single-board computer (SBC). Combined on this board are a Z8 Encore! XP MCU, and a Murata passive infrared (PIR) sensor, which is shielded by a Fresnel lens. Taking advantage of the processing capabilities of the Z8 MCU, the ePIR uses a powerful new statistical processing method to provide exceptional motion detection performance. The ePIR provides two interface modes: a simple hardware interface and more advanced serial method. If you're using the hardware interface, the motion detect (MD) pin will go low when motion is detected. In serial mode, the ePIR is read and configured using the defined set of commands - all sent asynchronously at 9600 baud (8-N-1). The physcial interface of the ePIR is an 8-pin, 0.1" pitch male header. Features: Complete, fully functional motion detection SBC including low profile Fresnel lens Advanced software based motion detection algorithms provide superior sensitivity and stability 2.7-3.6VDC operating voltage Typical current draw: 8.9mA Wide 5 x 5m, 60 degree detection pattern Simple hardware or advanced serial (UART) based configuration and interface Adjustable sensitivity, delay and ambient light threshold SLEEP mode for low power applications No temperature compensation required Dynamic PIR sensor stabilization minimizes power-on time Photocell input for ambient light detection in lighting applications Minimal components ensure highest possible Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) Production ready solution or develop your own custom software application Complete development system available (ZEPIR000101ZCOG) Dimensions: 25,5 x 16,7 mm References: Product Brief Datasheet Zilog's Product Page

Arduino Shield - XBee w/o RF module

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Arduino Shield - XBee w/o RF module Description: The XBee Shield allows an Arduino board to communicate wirelessly using a Zigbee XBee wireless module. It is based on the XBee module from MaxStream. The module can communicate up to 100 feet indoors or 300 feet outdoors (with line-of-sight). It can be used as a serial/usb replacement or you can put it into a command mode and configure it for a variety of broadcast and mesh networking options. The shields breaks out each of the XBee's pins to a through-hole solder pad. It also provides female pin headers for use of digital pins 2 to 7 and the analog inputs, which are covered by the shield (digital pins 8 to 13 are not obstructed by the shield, so you can use the headers on the board itself). The XBee shield was created in collaboration with Libelium, who developed it for use in their SquidBee motes (used for creating sensor networks). XBee is a modified ZigBee protocol. Note: For wireless communication, a second RF module is required. Supplied without the XBee Module. Features: Up to 100m (~300') unobstructed range - 1 mW (0 dBm) power output Up to 115.2 Kbps transfer rate (operating on 2.4Ghz frequency) Designed for use with the Arduino USB Board Uses a Zigbee XBee wireless module (included) Transceiver module (receives and transmits) ISM 2.4 GHz operating frequency Industrial temperature rating (-40° C to 85° C) Approved for use in USA, Canada, Australia and Europe IEEE 802.15.4 compliant) Advanced networking & low-power modes supported RF data rate: 250 Kbps Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm Supply voltage: 2.8 - 3.4 V Transmit current: 45 mA (@ 3.3 V) Receive current: 50 mA (@ 3.3 V) Power-down sleep current: <10 µA Dimensions: 62 x 62 mm References: Detailed description of Arduino Shield - XBee Information about XBee Wireless Module Arduino Forum

Humidity and Temperature Sensor - SHT15 Breakout

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Humidity and Temperature Sensor - SHT15 Breakout Description: This is a simple breakout board for the SHT15 humidity sensor from Sensirion. The SHT15 digital humidity and temperature sensor is fully calibrated and offers high precision and excellent long-term stability at low cost. The digital CMOSens Technology integrates two sensors and readout circuitry on one single chip. These sensors are really impressive! Very sensitive and straight forward to use. Board comes assembled and tested with the SHT15. Features: 2 factory calibrated sensors for relative humidity & temperature Digital 2-wire interface Precise dewpoint calculation possible Measurement range: 0-100% RH Absolute RH accuracy: +/- 2% RH (10...90% RH) Repeatability RH: +/- 0.1% RH Temp. accuracy: +/- 0.3°C @ 25°C Fast response time < 4 sec. Low power consumption (typ. 30 µW) Low cost High precision sensor at low cost Leading CMOSens Technology for superior long-term stability Applications: Precise data logging Transmitters Automation & process control Building control and HVAC Test & Measurement Medical Dimensions: 20 x 19,5 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files SHT1x Datasheet Example C Code (PIC 16F88) Wiring Example Application Notes Calibration Certificate RoHS Certificate

MIDI Shield

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MIDI Shield Description: The MIDI Shield board gives your Arduino access to the powerful MIDI communication protocol, so you can control synthesizers, sequencers, and other musical devices. The MIDI protocol shares many similarities with standard asynchronous serial interfaces, so you can use the UART pins of your Arduino to send and receive MIDI's event messages. The MIDI Shield provides an opto-isolated MIDI-IN port as well as a MIDI-OUT port. The MIDI Shield can be mounted directly on top of an Arduino, connecting the MIDI-IN to the Arduino's hardware RX pin and the MIDI-OUT to TX. Potentiometers are connected to analog pins 1 and 2, and can be used to control volume, pitch, tone or anything else you'd like. Also connected on the shield are three momentary push buttons (connected to D2-4), a reset button, and green and red stat LEDs. The RUN/PROG switch allows you to program the Arduino over serial without having to remove the shield. Note: The MIDI Shield does not come with the through-hole MIDI connectors or trimpots soldered on. All of these components (2 MIDI connectors and 2 trimpots) are included with the product, however. Dimensions: 60,2 x 53,8 mm References: Schematic Example Arduino Sketch Arduino MIDI Tutorial

ArduPilot - Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega328

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ArduPilot - Arduino Compatible UAV Controller w/ ATMega328 Description: This is an Arduino-compatible autopilot Arduino board designed by Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz of DIY Drones using the new ATMega328. This Arduino board was used to win the annual autonomous vehicle competition put on by SparkFun. ArduPilot is a fully programmable autopilot that requires a GPS module and infrared XY and Z sensors to create a functioning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The autopilot handles both stabilization and navigation, eliminating the need for a separate stabilization system. It also supports a "fly-by-wire" mode that can stabilize an aircraft when flying manually under RC control, making it easier and safer to fly. The hardware and software are all open source. The board comes with all the surface-mount parts already soldered, but requires the user to solder on connectors. Firmware is already loaded, but the autopilot software must be downloaded and loaded onto the board by the user. It can be programmed with the Arduino IDE. All details and instructions can be found at the project's home page. We highly recommend the following items to accompany this product: An EM406 GPS module An FTDI Basic or FTDI cable for programming An extended EM406 GPS cable An Expansion Board with airspeed sensor XY and Z sensors Other necessary elements, including aircraft recommendations, can be found at the project's home page. Features: Controller designed to be used with autonomous aircraft, car or boat. Infrared sensor required only for aircraft. Based on a 16MHz Atmega328 processor. Total onboard processing power aprox 24 MIPS. Built-in hardware failsafe that uses a separate circuit (multiplexer chip and ATTiny processor) to transfer control from the RC system to the autopilot and back again. Includes ability to reboot the main processor in mid-flight. Multiple 3D waypoints (limited only by memory) Comes with a 6-pin GPS connector for the 1Hz EM406 GPS module. Has six spare analog inputs (with ADC on each) and six spare digital input/outputs to add additional sensors Supports addition of wireless downlink module for telemetry Can be powered by either the RC receiver or a separate battery Hardware-driven servo control, which means less processor overhead, tighter response and no jitters. Four RC-in channels (plus the autopilot on/off channel) can be processed by the autopilot. LEDs for power, failsafe status, autopilot status and GPS lock Dimensions: 47 x 30 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files ArduPilot Project Homepage Software and instructions: DIY Drones Community ATtiny Firmware

Atomic IMU 6 Degrees of Freedom - XBee Ready

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Atomic IMU 6 Degrees of Freedom - XBee Ready Description: The 6DOF Atomic is a stripped-down IMU, designed to give good performance at a low price. The unit can run as a hard-wired UART interface (0-3.3V, 115200bps), or optionally with an XBee RF module, and is powered from a single LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery. The processor is an Atmel ATMega168 running at 10MHz with 6 dedicated 10-bit ADC channels reading the sensors. Source code for the 6DOF Atomic is freely available and compiles with the free AVR GCC compiler. The 6-DOF Atomic uses these sensors: 1 x Freescale MMA7260Q TM triple-axis accelerometer, settable to 1.5g, 2g, 4g or 6g sensitivity 3 x ST Microelectronics LISY300AL TM single-axis, 300°/s gyros All sensor readings are available through any terminal program in either ASCII or binary format, or with the 6DOF Atomic IMU Mixer demo application (source code also available). Features: Input voltage: 3.4V to 10V DC Current consumption: 24mA (75mA with X-bee) Sensor bandwidth and resolution: LISY300AL Gyros: 88Hz, 0.977°/tick (ADC count) MMA7260Q Accelerometer: 350Hz, X and Y axes 150Hz, Z axis 0.00403g/tick @ 1.5g 0.00537g/tick @ 2g 0.0107g/tick @ 4g 0.0161g/tick @ 6g Dimensions: 47 x 37 x 25 mm References: Datasheet Schematic Source Code Atomic Mixer

Arduino Fio

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Arduino Fio Description: The Arduino Funnel I/O (Fio) is an Arduino board designed by Shigeru Kobayashi, based on the original design from LilyPad. Funnel is a toolkit to sketch your idea physically, and consists of software libraries and hardware. By using Funnel, the user can interface to sensors and/or actuators with various programming languages such as ActionScript 3, Processing, and Ruby. Arduino Fio is compatible with Funnel. It has connections for a Lithium Polymer battery and includes a charge circuit over USB. An XBee socket is available on the bottom of the board. The Fio has been designed to be wirelessly reprogrammable. Checkout our tutorial on wireless bootloading! Note: The miniUSB connector is used for battery charging only. To bootload new firmware, you will need an external serial connection over an FTDI Basic or other serial connection. Note: The XBee socket and FTDI connection live on the same TX/RX pins of the ATmega328. You will need to remove the XBee module while reprogramming over serial. We recommend using a wireless bootloader whenever possible to avoid this step. Features: ATmega328V running at 8MHz Arduino Bootloader XBee socket Lithium Polymer battery compatible MCP73831T LiPo Charger Reset button On/Off Switch Status/Charge/RSSI LEDs Dimensions: 66 x 28 mm References: Schematic Eagle Files Arduino Fio Homepage Funnel hardware

Reed Switch

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Reed Switch Description: This is a small device called a reed switch. When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the reeds separate and the switch opens. This makes for a great non-contact switch. This switch can carry up to 1.2A. This reed switch is possible to activate using Magnet Square - 0,25" at a distance of about 3cm. Dimensions: 15,2 x 2,3 mm References: Datasheet Application Note

ScrewShield

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ScrewShield The ScrewShield has been replaced with a newer version ScrewShield v1.5. Description: The ScrewShield extends all pins of the Arduino out to 3.5mm pitch screw terminals. Both sides of the shield are broken out to the side of the Arduino, to allow access to everything on the main Arduino board. Stacking headers are also included so you can pile more shields on top. This product includes all the parts shown and comes in kit form and must be soldered together by the end user. Check out the WingShield homepage for assembly instructions. All soldering is through-hole. The kit consists of: Analog side PCB Digital side PCB 2 sets of 6-pin stackable headers 2 sets of 8-pin stackable headers 34 pins of 3.5mm screw terminals - these come as 2- and 3-terminal blocks with slide locks Dimensions: 68,5 x 21,6 mm References: ScrewShield Homepage (great assembly and usage hints) Arduino Homepage

Color LCD Shield

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Color LCD Shield Description: The Color LCD Shield provides an easy method of connecting the popular Nokia 6100 LCD to your Arduino USB or Pro. The board comes as shown with the 128x128 mini color LCD, as well as a backlight driver circuit (boosts to 7V), and three momentary push-buttons (tied through a jumper to pins D3-5). The Nokia 6100 LCD is controlled through a 9-bit SPI interface. The control pins of the LCD are connected to the hardware SPI pins of the Arduino (D13 -SCK, D11 - DIO), the CS pin is tied to D9 and the reset pin is connected to D8. Voltage from the '5V' pin of the Arduino is boosted to 7V to power the LCD backlight. The Nokia 6100 LCD is included with the Color LCD Shield. Headers are not soldered on, we recommend our Stackable Header Kit. Dimensions: 53,5 x 59,6 mm References: Schematic Example Code Example Arduino Code (Thanks Mark!)

Mini Photocell

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Mini Photocell Description: This is a very small photocell. A photocell changes (also called a photodetector, CdS or photoconductive cell) resistance depending on the amount of light it is exposed to. These little sensors make great ambient light triggers (when light in the room turns on, do something). Features: Light resistance : ~1k Ohm Dark resistance : ~10k Ohm Max voltage : 150V Max power: 100mW Dimensions: 4,3 x 5,1 x 2,4 mm 3,4 mm between pins 33 mm lead length References: Datasheet

Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - MMA7260Q

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Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - MMA7260Q This Accelerometer Breakout is retired and has no direct replacement. Please find another one in the section "Acceleration". Description: This is a breakout board for Freescale's triple-axis MMA7260QT accelerometer. With a low power shut-down mode, high sensitivity output with selectable ranges ( ±1.5, 2, 4, and 6g), this was one of the very first sensors to market with three accelerometers built onto a single IC! Board comes fully assembled and tested with external filters installed. The MMA7260QT is a 3.3V part and outputs an analog voltage for each of the three outputs. This voltage is in ratio to the measured acceleration and to the supply voltage (ratiometric). You will need some extra hardware to convert this analog signal to a usable digital one. Luckily, many uCs have a built in Analog to Digital converter. Dimensions: 25 x 25 mm References: MMA7260Q Data Sheet Tri-Ax-Schematic-v01.pdf Eagle Files Tom Igoe's online tutorial using the MMA7260Q! Portuguese tutorial by Daniel Gonçalves!

Compass Module - HMC6352

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Compass Module - HMC6352 Description: This is a very simple breakout board for the popular HMC6352. Remember the KISS mantra? We really enjoy the simplicity and ease of use with the HMC6352. If you need simple, clean, degree resolution compass heading, this is the way to go. Features: Simple I2C interface 2.7 to 5.2V supply range 1 to 20Hz selectable update rate True drop-in solution 0.5 degree heading resolution 1 degree repeatability Supply current : 1mA @ 3V Dimensions: 15 x 15 mm References: Schematic HMC6352 Datasheet Honeywell Product Page Example I2C project Wiring Example Example project in Portuguese - Thanks Tiago!

Serial Controlled Motor Driver

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Serial Controlled Motor Driver Description: The Serial Controlled Motor Driver allows you to control up to two DC motors using a serial command interface. The serial interface is easy to use and it lets the user select an individual motor, the direction, and the desired speed constant (up to 10 different speed from stop to full speed). The board is based on the L298 Dual Full-Bridge Motor Driver from ST Micro. The motor driver can provide up to 4 Amps of current to the motors (2 Amps per motor). Power can be applied to either the two-pin JST connector or the GND and VCC header pins. Supplied power should be DC and within 5-16V. Please note, the pin labeled '5V' should only be used as an output. The serial command interface used to control the motors is very straightforward. A command consists of four characters: the motor number, the direction indicator, the speed constant, and a carriage return. The baud rate of the Serial Controlled Motor Driver is set to 115200bps (8-N-1). Features: Serially control two motors separately 115200bps (8-N-1) Very straightforward command set Drive up to 2A per motor (4A total) Speed control Forward/reverse control Over-current detection LEDs indicate over-current state Unused ATmega328 pins broken out for custom use Dimensions: 53.7 x 33.4 mm References: Schematic User's Guide Firmware

PC-27 Quad-band PCB Antenna MMCX

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PC-27 Quad-band PCB Antenna MMCX Description: The PC-27 internal PCB antenna is an ultra miniature rectangular groundplane dependent Quad-band GSM antenna that can be easily integrated into the design with a GSM device. The PC-27 is a quad-band device working on GSM, CDMA, PCS and DCS networks making it suitable for global deployment. It also has the benefit of featuring omni-directional gain across all bands ensuring constant reception and transmission. The standard device is supplied with 100mm Ipex cable and is terminated with MMCX male connector. This antenna can be directly connected to the Telit GSM Modules GM862-QUAD or GM862-QUAD-PY. Features: Connector: MMCX male right-angle Cable: 100 mm Coaxial Cable 1.13 mm QUAD-BAND 850Mhz/900Mhz/1800Mhz/1900Mhz Gain: 0dB Polarisation: Linear Impedance: 50OHMS Input Power: 10W VSWR: <2.0:1 (Minimum Performance) RoHS Compliant Dimensions: 34 x 7 x 0,8 mm cable length: 100 mm References: Datasheet Application note

DC jack to JST 2pin converter