Old laptop Screens on a Raspberry PI... Part 2 theBreadboard 2019-10-03 | After my first video I received so many questions about different things relating to it, I decided to extend the details, and also my 2 additional boards have arrived so I will show them too.I have been asked many times if it is possible to use an old laptop screen (LCD Panel salvaged from an old laptop), watch the video and see how its done!Part 1 youtu.be/icmp_wuT_dEwhat is LVDS... youtu.be/Gph9hYLPMFkThis is not a sponsored video, I bought this board and some others that are still on their way, and I wanted to share with you how to get everything working.the boards I bought can be found here:- VGA, Comp, HDMI inputs, 1366x768:- banggood.com/custlink/3DK3gvJ9l6VGA, DVI, HDMI inputs, 1366x768:- banggood.com/custlink/DDKKgdnTH1Comp, VGA, HDMI, USB, TV inputs most resolutions:-banggood.com/custlink/vK3K0ynfF2 -- my best choice so far.Other LVDS Controller Boardsbanggood.com/custlink/33GvBhnfSvusing this above links will help me run the channel if you then purchase from Banggood. I will get a small commission but you pay no more.use this link for other items from Banggood.banggood.com/custlink/mDKG63JILQ
Martin Jerry MJ-S01 simple flashing with Tasmota theBreadboard 2022-03-23 | I needed to upgrade the wifes sewing room lights etc with automation but also sporting manual override, + NO INTERNET required, Martin Jerry WIFI switches are ideal as they can easily be reprogramed with a web browser, extreamly simple soldering and a USB to serial com converter that can be got for under 20 bucks.Result is a system that can easily be integrated with HASS (Home Automation Service) and still allows Alexa, Google and manual operation.
Tronxy Gemini S IDEX 3D Printer Assembly and Setup theBreadboard 2022-03-15 | Tronxy provided me with one of their new 3D printers, this is an Independent Dual EXtruder model so it has 3 hot ends. Very coolPart 1 of 4
Kaiweets Km601 10000 count, first look and detailed test theBreadboard 2021-11-25 | Kaiweets kindly sent me one of their new handheld DMM's to review, so here is a detailed look and test of it for you to see how well it performs.Good choice for Home and hobby use for sure, not really for industrial though (IMHO).if you would like one, here are the following ways to get yourskaiweets.com/products/kaiweets-km601-digital-multimeterFor other Kaiweets products on Amazon see.COM amzn.to/3FOlHeE.CA amzn.to/3l90sw6
Raspberry Pi Pico Programing Sensor Kit theBreadboard 2021-11-11 | GeeekPi was kind enough to send me this kit to play with and share with my viewers, its contents are pretty typical of kits but the quality seems to be better and everything is ready to go with no soldering required. The breadboard seems to be top quality and overall the review was flawless so far. I will be executing some demos over the next while and share more of my findings as part of Arduino type educational videos, I will be using this kit as well as others.Get yours fromAmazon Canada amzn.to/3qqCFeIAmazon USA amzn.to/3F8T1N0Amazon UK amazon.co.uk/s?k=GeeekPi+Raspberry+Pi+Pico+MicroPython+Programing+Sensor+Kit+with&ref=nb_sb_nossAlliExpress geeekpi.aliexpress.com/store/2955027?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000007.1.5ea44f3dhs0pfAWIKI Page wiki.52pi.com/index.php/K-0586#Raspberry_Pi_Pico_MicroPython_Programing_Sensor_Kit
PI 4 Portable, the Sunfounder Raspad 3 theBreadboard 2021-11-05 | Sunfounder Raspad 3 is a portable case and display unit providing a 10.1" 1280x800 IPS display with touch, rechargable batteries, Sterio Speakers and additional USB3 ports. Just add Raspberry PI 4.In this video I have a detailed look at the product and show detailed assembly and finally some use cases for it.More from Sunfounder sunfounder.comMore about Raspad 3 raspad.com including DOCSAmazon Canada Store amzn.to/3ELIhEfAmazon USA amzn.to/3bFwtah
Arduino Programming - Electrochromic Displays ...PT2 theBreadboard 2021-06-12 | How to custom program Electrochromic Displays with the Arduino UNOIn the previous video we looked at ynvisibles electrochromic display panels and tried out their demo interfaces and code, in this video I want to show you how easy it is to directly program them yourself with simple code.I have taken the LED code from my earlier video and modified it for these displays, I also show how to optimize it by leveraging direct port manipulation (This does however make it ATMEGA 328 specific but with little effort can be used with other microcontrollers.)My code can be found here with the earlier LED code for a comparisongithub.com/thebreadboard/Arduino-Tutorials/tree/master/ynvisable_testhistory:-I wanted to save power over LED displays and came across ynvisible' s line of electrochromic displays, these are not your off the shelf displays as there currently made to order but I have suggested to them that maybe they should create some standard displays and sell them as a line, this way people can get to use them without needing thousands to get a good price.They use perhaps 1 microwatt per cm2 compared to 400mW for LED,They kindly sent me a kit to play with so here is the initial look, testing with their provided modules, driver boards and code, in the next video I will demonstrate how easy they are to interface using a standard Arduino Uno.More info here:- ynvisible.comCode and libraries i used are here:- ynvisible.com/getting-started
Ynvisible Electrochromic Displays Ultra Low Power...PT1 theBreadboard 2021-06-11 | I wanted to save power over LED displays and came across ynvisible' s line of electrochromic displays, these are not your off the shelf displays as there currently made to order but I have suggested to them that maybe they should create some standard displays and sell them as a line, this way people can get to use them without needing thousands to get a good price.They use perhaps 1 microwatt per cm2 compared to 400mW for LED,They kindly sent me a kit to play with so here is the initial look, testing with their provided modules, driver boards and code, in the next video I will demonstrate how easy they are to interface using a standard Arduino Uno.More info here:- ynvisible.comCode and libraries i used are here:- ynvisible.com/getting-started
Arduino Tutorial - 7 segment LEDs and more theBreadboard 2021-05-29 | Continuing the tutorial series, we proceed to using more advanced LEDsfrom a single LED to 7 Segment and multidigit LEDs. I also tease the next video using ultra low power display like the LED but less than a micro Watt per CM2 of display, and also matrix LED displays.Code etc will be posted in the next couple of days
Kywoo3D Tycoon Kit Build and first print theBreadboard 2021-05-23 | Coupon Codes and links below, check them out.Current pricing includes shipping from China, I got this note from KyWoo"the actual price for the tycoon is $469 USD with free shipping from our GE/US/CA warehouse,no tax charged". The price in the video was CDN$ (Canada Dollars ).Tycoon Direct Drive DIY 3D Printer Kit with BL-Touch Auto leveling, TMC2209 Silent Steppers, 240*240*230mm print area, WIFI Built in, Power Fail resume, Linear Rails, Meanwell PSU, 100mm/S print speed and build like a tank.Yes its a long video but I like to be detailedComes with all the tools you need to build the printer (More like final assembly it was that easy) and a spare nozzle and end stop sensorOptional extras include auto power down, Octo-print camera system and moreMax bed temperature 110C, Hotend 260C (Hot end has a liner so limits the hottest filament types)Kywoo3D were kind enough to send me one of their printers for review at no cost to me but no pre required outcome of this review.For more information see the links belowKywoo Tycoon 3D Printer: kywoo3d.com/products/kywoo-tycoon-3d-printerKywoo Official Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/kywoo3dofficialKywoo Amazon US Store: amzn.to/2T9firqExclusive 5% Discount Code: Peter5Off Kywoo Aliexpress Store: kywoo3d.aliexpress.com/store/911932890AliExpress Tycoon 3D Printer $25 Promo Code：KYWOOTYCOONAliExpress Tycoon Max 3D Printer $30 Promo Code：KYWOOTYCOONM
Raspberry PI 400, Visual Studio Code, Arduino IDE theBreadboard 2021-03-09 | Quick look inside the PI 400 then how to install Visual Studio Code and Arduino IDE onto the Raspberry PI 400, Not all Arduino installs are created equal, you want the latest so dont do this "apt install arduino"How to import Arduino Sketch into PlatformIO / Visual Studio Code and some gotcha's Case sensitivity can cause migraines .....
Elegoo Smart car V4 assembly and Initial test theBreadboard 2021-03-04 | Elegoo was kind enough to send me an update to their Smart Car V3, in this case the V4. The new car adds a camera (WIFI attached to a cell phone app via an ESP32), this also allows control of the car via serial and the WIFI. the car also has a few enhanced components like an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit for closed loop control of Driving Straight :) (See more on that in video 2), the motor controller is improved and I am very pleased to see a massive improvement in the documentation of the provided applications.Oh and its only 20USD more than the V3. Nice.Get yours here: Amazon USA amzn.to/3bSGGQ4Amazon Canada amzn.to/3bfF0kUDirect from Elegoo elegoo.com/products/elegoo-smart-robot-car-kit-v-4-0
Innovative case for Raspberry Pi, MaticBox. theBreadboard 2021-03-01 | LeapMatic sent me some MaticBox cases for Raspberry PI 1, 2, 3 and 4, they have many mounting options including Top Hat DIN Rail or can be used just on a deck. they also support an internal 2507 5V fan and allow for small heatsink on the PI, here is a link to their site leapmatic.comto get yours from Amazon USA PI 3 amzn.to/3bQgqFZPI 4 amzn.to/2ZZpwe9Amazon Canada PI 3 amzn.to/2NFew3h
3D Printer custom PID and Marlin 2.0.7 PT2 theBreadboard 2021-02-26 | Based arround the Ender 3 but applicable to most 3D printers that run Marlin as their firmware, this video will show how to compile and flash firmware and to add custom PID tunes, Custom Printer Name and change the preset heat settings to include PETG or any other name you choose.Time to compile your own Marlin using Visual Studio Code, PlatformIO and the Marlin source and example configuration filesVisual Studio Download code.visualstudio.com/downloadMarlin Download marlinfw.org/meta/downloadCreality Ender firmware forums.creality3dofficial.com/download/ender-seriesBoards from USA32bit controller board from Creality amzn.to/3krhgNw32 bit control boards from BigTreeTech amzn.to/3uB8gtKor from Canada32bit controller board from Creality amzn.to/37Rofu132 bit control boards from others amzn.to/37Krdk3
3D Printer custom PID and Marlin 2.0.7 PT1 theBreadboard 2021-02-25 | Based arround the Ender 3 but applicable to most 3D printers that run Marlin as their firmware, this video will show how to compile and flash firmware to add PID tuning etc.The next video will cover changing the marlin from Github and ensure LCD menus are available for Auto PID Tuning, setting custom printer name etc.
Ender 3/5 32bit controller upgrade theBreadboard 2021-02-17 | I have seen a lot of folks having difficulty with upgrading the Ender 3 or 5 to a 32 bit controller or updating the stock firmware, this video covers how to do bothGet your ender 3 or 5 controller board here : Canada amzn.to/3pz2VQcUSA amzn.to/37k0SJa
Entry Level Clamp Meter, Kaiweets HT200B theBreadboard 2021-02-14 | A look at a low cost (21 USD) clamp meter featuring AC Amps upto 200A, ACV, DCV, Capacitance, Ohms, Continuity and Diode Check.Not a bad meter for the price, Great for Home and light Electrical use, but not for Industry..Kaiweets Store om Amazon for other products. amzn.to/3tR7rwJHT200B at Amazon.com amzn.to/2MVmR2rHT200B at Amazon.ca amzn.to/2MVmR2r
1.8 power house Ryzen 1000 based SBC, the GHF51 from DFI theBreadboard 2020-11-18 | DFI’s GHF51 is the first in the world 1.8” industrial motherboard powered by high-performance AMD Ryzen™ R1000 ProcessorsI have one to look at, this is not the top specification version of this board but under Ubuntu it is still extremely responsive and usable.When watching the video, keep in mind this is an Industrial SBC, not a desktop replacement, it is designed for inclusion in products where space is limited it also consumes extremely low power with extended operating temperature, making it possible to be directly embedded and deployed for most mission-critical applications.DFI web site us.dfi.com/product/index/1455Intel 7260 WIFI/Bluetooth adapter amzn.to/2UEuvhEPCIE Half to Full Size Extension Card amzn.to/32UhBkq
Vankyo Matrixpad S10 for Home Automation ? theBreadboard 2020-10-24 | My initial review of the Vankyo MatrixPad S10 with a view to use it for an HMI in home automation, in this video I look at its specifications, included functionality and if it will support home automation apps like HomeAssistant and "Auto Full Kiosk Mode"to get your S10, please use the following linkAmazon.com amzn.to/3e5Xc09Amazon Canada amzn.to/2TmKOPE
Home LAB for Students equipment PT 2 theBreadboard 2020-10-16 | With everyone having to stay at home and this includes many students, I thought it may be useful to review and suggest some economical instruments to make up a home lab for electronics engineers and hobbyistsIn this second video we will look at a KAIWEETS 30V 10A Power Supply. In par 1 we looked at a very capable multimeter. youtu.be/ZN9HMblQGGwThe power supply performed as expected with the exception of slight inaccuracy at the lower current range, here is a link to buy one for yourself is so desired. these are affiliate links, you will not pay extra but I will get a small commission to help the channelAmazon USA amzn.to/3nyFaYEAmazon CA amzn.to/30NsL9zI would like to thank KAIWEETS for sending me the meter and PSU at no charge to help with this video series.
Home Electronics Lab for Students PT1 theBreadboard 2020-10-09 | With everyone having to stay at home and this includes many students, I thought it may be useful to review and suggest some economical instruments to make up a home lab for electronics engineers and hobbyistsIn this first video we will look at a better than expected KAIWEETS multimeter and then in part 2 the KAIWEETS 30V 10 Amp power supply.The meter performed way better than expected and here is a link to buy one for yourself is so desired. these are affiliate links, you will not pay extra but I will get a small commission to help the channelAmazon USA amzn.to/3nyFaYEAmazon CA amzn.to/30NsL9zLink to Fluke Cat rating definitions content.fluke.com/promotions/promo-dmm/0518-dmm-campaign/dmm/fluke_dmm-chfr/files/safetyguidelines.pdfI would like to thank KAIWEETS for sending me the meter and PSU at no charge to help with this video series.
Elegoo Mars Pro, First Resin Printer for me... theBreadboard 2020-09-26 | I have many filament printers in the lab, all reviewed previously, thought it was time to introduce a resin printer to see what all the fuss is aboutThis is my initial look at the Elegoo Mars Pro, this is not a sponsored video though if Elegoo wants to reach out :)The printer was relatively easy to use even with minimal experience, hardest part was getting the correct bed zero and exposure to start, after that, plain sailing :). The example print provided did not work so I re sliced it and tried again with the right parameters for the resin and voila !Link to Elegoo on Amazon here.COM amzn.to/2Hrb0pu .CA amzn.to/3hY8e7Sand if you want to go the latest Mars 2 pro .CA amzn.to/30bbExT,COM amzn.to/3kSNpwzBanggood banggood.com/custlink/3KGhr7Slqamore printers banggood.com/custlink/m3KhW19jUsOr direct to Elegoo elegoo.com
FPV Goggles, Eachine EV300D and a few words of insight! theBreadboard 2020-08-02 | I have had the Eachine EV300D goggles for a bit now, I thought this would make a nice intro to FPV and how it can integrate to a number of different applications including industrial and other areas. What it did was raise far more questions than It answered, dont get me wrong, these are nice goggles for the price, Banggood were great to send them and I will be working through many projects and tutorials on how they work etc. But..... it appears they are nearly all (Not just the Eachine) based on really old NTSC/PAL TV standards, not just that but odd ones that are rarely used ?? AKA 480P and 576P, also when it comes to the Cameras, dont believe all the numbers...Banggood EV300D banggood.com/custlink/3mvRCCPwdTEV300O banggood.com/custlink/DKDdWrPwpvManuals etc eachine.com/Eachine-EV300D-1280+960-5_8G-72CH-Dual-True-Diversity-HDMI-FPV-Goggles-Built-in-DVR-Focal-Length-Adjustable-With-Chargeable-Battery-Case-White-p-1736.html
HeimVision HM311 3rd party apps, security camera review pt2 theBreadboard 2020-06-19 | Part 2, apps that let you stay at home (NO CLOUD)UPDATE:I asked about controlling the lights from separate app and its a no...I asked about password and so far no success, there may be a way with a text file on an SD card!Things like BlueIris seems to be able to handle the audio but i suspect the work is done in the BlueIris software, not the camera.A 3 Mega pixel UHD Security camera (2304*1296 resolution at ~15fps ) with motion detection, IR Night Vision with Floodlights, 2 way audio, Cloud or local storage for currently under $50 has to be a good deal right, well there are some small caveats, 1. It is targeted for cloud based needing a paid subscription but you can use it locally only if you know how :)2. you need an online account to setup the camera (Mobile App)if you want one for yourselfHM311 Amazon.com amzn.to/2YN2ztB Amazon.ca amzn.to/2YSJrKKHeimvision products on Amazon.ca amzn.to/30WtOobBlueIris blueirissoftware.com
HeimVision HM311 3Mpix security camera review theBreadboard 2020-06-18 | Review part 1, the hardware and HeimVision AppA 3 Mega pixel UHD Security camera (2304*1296 resolution at ~15fps ) with motion detection, IR Night Vision with Floodlights, 2 way audio, Cloud or local storage for currently under $50 has to be a good deal right, well there are some small caveats, 1. It is targeted for cloud based needing a paid subscription but you can use it locally only if you know how :)2. you need an online account to setup the camera (Mobile App)if you want one for yourselfHM311 Amazon.com amzn.to/2YN2ztB Amazon.ca amzn.to/2YSJrKKHeimvision products on Amazon.ca amzn.to/30WtOobBlueIris blueirissoftware.com
REYAX RYLR896 Long Range (LoRa) radio controlled by an Arduino pt2, the software... theBreadboard 2020-06-12 | Part 2 of a 2 part review of the Reyax RYLR896 LoRa transceiver moduleFirst video is a review of the module, how does it work, how do you use it and how am I going to test it. Part 2 ( This video) will go over my code to send and receive messages in a properly controlled manner as I could not find any decent examples of code, I wrote my own from scratch. the code and schematics will be posted to GitHub and linked in the description.Source Code github.com/thebreadboard/RYLR896_DHTxxHere is pt1 youtu.be/Hrdv2RKMve8Links belowThe RYLR896 Module http://reyax.com/products/rylr896The interface controller st.com/resource/en/datasheet/cd00277537.pdfIf your interested, the original Hays AT Command seten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayes_command_set#CommandsAll about LoRa lora.readthedocs.io/en/latestLoRa specifications lora-alliance.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/lorawantm_specification_-v1.1.pdfThe folks that make the transceiver chip semtech.com/lora/what-is-loraThe Airtime calculator https://www.loratools.nl/#/airtime
REYAX RYLR896 Long Range (LoRa) radio controlled by an Arduino pt1 theBreadboard 2020-06-12 | Part 1 of a 2 part review of the Reyax RYLR896 LoRa transceiver moduleFirst part is a review of the module, how does it work, how do you use it and how am I going to test it. Part 2 will go over my code to send and receive messages in a properly controlled manner as I could not find any decent examples of code, I wrote my own from scratch. the code and schematics will be posted to GitHub and linked belowHere is part 2 youtu.be/B7Q_RWD59e4Source Code github.com/thebreadboard/RYLR896_DHTxxThe RYLR896 Module http://reyax.com/products/rylr896The interface controller st.com/resource/en/datasheet/cd00277537.pdfIf your interested, the original Hays AT Command seten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayes_command_set#CommandsAll about LoRa lora.readthedocs.io/en/latestLoRa specifications lora-alliance.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/lorawantm_specification_-v1.1.pdfThe folks that make the transceiver chip semtech.com/lora/what-is-loraThe Airtime calculator https://www.loratools.nl/#/airtime
Arduino Power LEDS, The Hardware (Beginner) theBreadboard 2020-06-03 | A quick (Relatively) video showing how to drive external LEDS including POWER ones using an arduino, In this 2nd part I review the hardware components I used for the experiments.Links to follow on schematics and source code for arduino.Hardware LinksMOSFET ixtn46n50 :- https://m.littelfuse.com/~/media/electronics/datasheets/discrete_mosfets/littelfuse_discrete_mosfets_n-channel_linear_ixtn46n50l_datasheet.pdf.pdfMOSFET 76137P3 :- http://www.redrok.com/MOSFET_HUF76137P3_30V_75.0A_9mO_Vth3.0_TO-220AB.pdfMOSFET ixfn140n30p :- https://m.littelfuse.com/~/media/electronics/datasheets/discrete_mosfets/littelfuse_discrete_mosfets_n-channel_hiperfets_ixfn140n30p_datasheet.pdf.pdf2N2222 :- onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/P2N2222A-D.PDFonsemi.com/pub/Collateral/2N7000-D.PDFElegoo Uno R3 kit :- amzn.to/303fV7xPower Mosfet Module :- amzn.to/36VZWcF
Arduino Power LEDS, Blinking and Dimming (Beginner) theBreadboard 2020-05-27 | A quick (Relatively) video showing how to drive external LEDS including POWER ones using an arduino, I also demonstrate how to implement dimming using PWM, this is basic programming and hardware Links to follow on schematics and source code for arduino.Hardware LinksMOSFET ixtn46n50 :- https://m.littelfuse.com/~/media/electronics/datasheets/discrete_mosfets/littelfuse_discrete_mosfets_n-channel_linear_ixtn46n50l_datasheet.pdf.pdfMOSFET 76137P3 :- http://www.redrok.com/MOSFET_HUF76137P3_30V_75.0A_9mO_Vth3.0_TO-220AB.pdfMOSFET ixfn140n30p :- https://m.littelfuse.com/~/media/electronics/datasheets/discrete_mosfets/littelfuse_discrete_mosfets_n-channel_hiperfets_ixfn140n30p_datasheet.pdf.pdf2N2222 :- onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/P2N2222A-D.PDFonsemi.com/pub/Collateral/2N7000-D.PDFElegoo Uno R3 kit :- amzn.to/303fV7xPower Mosfet Module :- amzn.to/36VZWcF
Arduino Hardware - Getting Started ideas.. take 2 :) theBreadboard 2020-05-12 | First upload did not render correctly, this should be good.Starting the arduino Tutorial series I review a few devices that can be used with an Arduino based development boards (And others like RPI, ESP32/8266, STM32, TI Launchpads etc)Arduino Main Site store.arduino.cc/usaArduino ISP Programmers banggood.com/custlink/GGDGwmt5iyInfineon LED Shield infineon.com/cms/de/product/evaluation-boards/kit_led_xmc1202_as_01LED 7 segment displays banggood.com/custlink/DKDDuvFHP9MCP23S17 microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/MCP23S17Launchpads from TI http://www.ti.com/design-resources/embedded-development/hardware-kits-boards.html#launchpadArduino for Raspberry PI github.com/me-no-dev/RasPiArduino
Bad Jumper Crimps - Quick tip for breadboard users (Crimped Jumper Users) theBreadboard 2020-05-06 | Are bad jumper cables driving you nutsAre you going crazy trying to figure out why you circuit is not workingWatch this video for clues.....I was working on some prototypes on a breadboard and tracked down an issue to several badly made jumper leads that came with various Arduino / Raspberry PI etc type kits.Here is what I found...
Start Programming the Automation Direct - Arduino MKR Zero compatable Industrial PLC theBreadboard 2020-05-04 | In this video I will show getting prepared for programming and some basic "Blink" style programs to show how simple it is to get started with the Arduino IDE on the P1AM-100 Industrial controller using its integrated I/O.The P1AM-100 is a true CE/UL certified Industrial Controller based on an Arduino MKR Zero architecture.AutomationDirect PLC 1000 compatable programmable Industrial Controller for those who want the flexibility of an Arduino with the assurances of CE/UL certification and traditional PLC expand-ability with the P1000 series of add on modules.Thanks to Automation Direct for sending me these modules to review and use in my projects.You can find more info at automationdirect.com/open-source/homeExtensive Github source files and schematics here:-github.com/facts-engineeringgithub.com/AutomationDirectAn excelent forum with loads of help here:forum.automationdirect.com/forum/open-source-devicescdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/p1amuserm/p1amuserm.pdfautomationdirect.com/open-source/programming
Automation Direct - Arduino MKR Zero compatable Industrial PLC theBreadboard 2020-05-04 | A true CE/UL certified PLC based on an Arduino MKR Zero architecture.An AutomationDirect PLC 1000 compatable PLC for those who want the flexibility of an Arduino with the assurances of CE/UL certification and traditional PLC expand-ability with the add on modules.Thanks to Automation Direct for sending me these modules to review and use in my projects.You can find more info at automationdirect.com/open-source/homeExtensive Github source files and schematics here:-github.com/facts-engineeringgithub.com/AutomationDirectAn excelent forum with loads of help here:forum.automationdirect.com/forum/open-source-devices
Ntablet Open Source Tablet for developers and Students theBreadboard 2019-12-29 | I had one of these nice tablets sent to be by the folks at NTabletCurrently in the last weeks of a Kick-starter campaignkickstarter.com/projects/ntablet/ntablet-world-1st-commercial-open-source-tablet/descriptionFor detailsyeacreate.com/en/home.htmlDownloadsyeacreate.com/en/support-download.html
Easy Xmas Decoration with Arduino + LEDs & NeoPixels theBreadboard 2019-12-13 | Links for parts below...A video showing how easy it is to create a nice Xmas Star with multi color motion effect, all off the shelf parts and no coding needed, just uses example code from library and set the pin used and number of pixels in your stringIf you want to know more about Adafruit NeoPixels specifically and Generically then there is a great resource at Adafruit here learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguideWill need a power supply (5V @4A), Arduino tiny, UNO, MEGA or even esp8266, Old star shape chocolate box or box of your choosing Depending on your configuration, may need a bit of solderingParts list links to follow + discount codes with luck.Magic Light Strips from $5/M (WS2812) banggood.com/custlink/DvmmAc4toURing Lights from $3 (WS2812) banggood.com/custlink/K3D3Qc6t4dSquare 8x8 from $6 (WS2812) banggood.com/custlink/mvDmQCBV6r
Ultimate Arduino MEGA2560 Starter Kit from Elegoo Part 2 theBreadboard 2019-12-11 | Get your own 2560 based Starter Kit amzn.to/36pc3xA or the smaller UNO R3 starter kit amzn.to/38nTNXfMore from Elegooo amzn.to/2ryNOOB Part 1:- Review of the Elegoo Mega 2560 Project The Most Complete Ultimate Starter Kit, It has many more sensors and components when compared to the ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit and features an ATMEGA2560 MCU, this ups the RAM to 8K, Flash to 256K and EEPROM to 4K enabling much bigger and more complex programs to be deployed. It also has 86 Programmable I/O Lines, add to this the additional components and sensors, the number of projects that can be performed is vast. In part 2 I look at comparing it to the ATMEGA328 and demo the fact that you can deploy to either chip without modifying the code (In our example), I review basic operation and also up the programming game to driving an RGB LED.
Ultimate Arduino MEGA2560 Starter Kit from Elegoo Part 1 theBreadboard 2019-12-11 | Get your own 2560 based Starter Kit amzn.to/36pc3xAor the smaller UNO R3 starter kit amzn.to/38nTNXfMore from Elegooo amzn.to/2ryNOOBPart 1:- Review of the Elegoo Mega 2560 Project The Most Complete Ultimate Starter Kit, It has many more sensors and components when compared to the ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit and features an ATMEGA2560 MCU, this ups the RAM to 8K, Flash to 256K and EEPROM to 4K enabling much bigger and more complex programs to be deployed. It also has 86 Programmable I/O Lines, add to this the additional components and sensors, the number of projects that can be performed is vast.In part 2 I look at comparing it to the ATMEGA328 and demo the fact that you can deploy to either chip without modifying the code (In our example), I review basic operation and also up the programming game to driving an RGB LED.
Home Automation without the Cloud, part 1, Sonoff Switches theBreadboard 2019-12-08 | The Sonoff 3 channel touch operated Wall switchUse this 18% discount code for even lower price BGsonoff001You can get one from Banggood here :- banggood.com/custlink/vv3msRf8WdIf your buying from Banggood and want to support my channel, please use this link, you wont be charged any more $$ but I will get a small commission if you buy anything after the link is usedbanggood.com/custlink/vv3DAhwICHThis is the first in several videos showing what to use for a home automation system, following videos will show how to configure the needed software and hardware to realize a complete system including sockets, switches, bulbs including RGBWW, and of course the central control system based on Raspberry PI, Node Red and MQTTI will show you how to hack many devices in order to remove their dependency on the cloud services they are so dependent on out of the boxFor Tasmota details and tutorials for all sorts of devices look here:- tasmota.github.io/docs/#/Homefor connections for this switch tasmota.github.io/docs/#/devices/Sonoff-T1for TuyaConvert see:- github.com/ct-Open-Source/tuya-convertIn general I dont like cloud services for home automation, your internet goes down, so does you home system, its OK to depend on so,me non critical features like voice control but it should still work without it, Google Home and Amazon Echo all fail when the Internet is down and who wants dozens of separate apps for all those devices.The Sonoff TX (T2) 3 channel wall switch used in this video was provided to me by Banggood, beyond providing the Sonoff for free, they are not compensating me in any other way
10 2K 2560x1600 Monitor for Raspberry PI and other computers theBreadboard 2019-11-27 | This panel is 99$ but for Black Friday 2019 it can be had for $79.99, Use code BGscreen001 for 20$ discountbanggood.com/custlink/GmmmnKC4ZNCheckout other Banggood Black Friday deals herePrice Storm banggood.com/custlink/D3vDsvrBedElectronic Tools banggood.com/custlink/D3vmAGW64IStraight from Banggood, this is a 10.1" LCD monitor supporting 2K resolution (2560x1600) and 8 bits per color (16.7M colors)no touch but an excelent monitor for the priceBanggood provided a discount code for 2019 black Friday, see aboveMonitor supports HDMI, Display Port and has a USB C port that can power the display or if an adapter is used, it can power your device like a Raspberry PIThe panel in this display is well known from Samsung LTL101DL03-T01, see http://www.panelook.com/LTL101DL03-T01_Samsung_10.1_LCM_overview_20228.html for details.
4K USB3.1 Camera Module, see3Cam_130 theBreadboard 2019-11-27 | e-con Systems kindly sent me a 4K camera module to play withKey features include 4208x3120 resolution @ 20fps, 4K (3840x2160 @30fps, USB3.1 connectivityThis is not a complete product but can be easily integrated into a product of your design and with a free SDK can be enhanced to meet your needs.With USB3.1, GPIO pins, on-board controller for compression, Auto Focus etc. This makes a great camera for Industrial Inspection, High Definition Webcam / video recording etc. It can focus down to just a few cm.At US $99 is a pretty good deal, check out e-con Systems and get more details on the See3Cam_130 heree-consystems.com/13mp-autofocus-usb-camera.asp#Key-featurese-consystems.comFor 1 off the unit is about $279 but has a sliding $$$ down to $99 for 5,000 lots.
Portable Screens for your PC, Laptop or SBC theBreadboard 2019-11-19 | I received two screens from Magedok, If you want one of these for yourself, you can get them from here:-T116D Pro USA:- amzn.to/2OF4Emj, CDN:- amzn.to/2O0zSp4T007-1 USA:- amzn.to/2DiudnT CDN:- amzn.to/2QACzPIfor more info on Magegok http://www.magedok.comPlease help out the channel:- For other USA Purchases amzn.to/2KR8ZSiFor other CDN Purchases amzn.to/2qv3BxvThis video reviews the following11.6 Inch IPS 1920*1080 USB-C With PD Fast Charge Portable Touch Monitor with Prop Stand Dual Speakers (T116D Pro) 7'' Inch Small-Size USB Powered Touchscreen Monitor,1024x600 HD IPS HDMI Display with Prop Stand Dual Speakers (T007-1)Both Monitors are very well built with Aluminum shells and touch screens, the T116D Pro also supports HDR.Both provide USB connectivity with embedded thunderbolt and Display Port if your source supports it. the T116D can also provide PD for connected USB C devices that can use it.See the video for more details
Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Dual Fan from Corkea theBreadboard 2019-11-14 | The new Raspberry PI 4 really needs active or good passive coolingMagedoc sent me a Corkea Raspberry Pi 4 Case with Dual Fan to use with my PI4 to help keep it cool, it seems to do a great jobyou can get one from here amzn.to/2qM6QjLor blue if you prefer amzn.to/2Qhh46w
Learn Arduino from scratch to expert using the Elegoo Uno, Tutorials 1,2 and 3 theBreadboard 2019-11-01 | I have been planning on creating a new series of Arduino Tutorials for a while.Using the Elegoo Uno Super Starter Kit we will begin, This kit comes with a set of tutorials and I will work through them in detail for you to follow along, but I will also enhance the learning by keeping things practical but also add in relevant additional content as neededThis video covers installing the Arduino Integrated Development Environment ( IDE ), Setting up Libraries for the tutorials, How to blink the built in LED and a practical on how a simple LED works including hooking up to the Uno GPIO pins.I dont know how many videos there will be in total but there will be quite a lot, I will also be starting a series using a robot Car from Elegoo.Elegoo kindly provided the kits used in the tutorials but they are not paying for the series beyond the initial sending of the 2 kits.If you want the Elegoo kit for your self you can buy it from Amazon hereUno Super Starter kit amzn.to/2N5S8wPComplete Uno Starter Kit amzn.to/2WwRSKdUltimate ATMEGA2560 Complete Kit amzn.to/36ruFOmSmart Car Kit amzn.to/34igetPElegoo also sell 3D printers and accessories, please check them out through this link amazon.ca/s?k=elegoo&tag=thebreadboard-20, it wont cost you any more but will help support my channelThanks
What is LVDS ... Old laptop Screen reuse theBreadboard 2019-09-29 | the board I bought can be found here:- banggood.com/custlink/3DK3gvJ9l6for info on your panel, you can look it up here http://www.panelook.comOther LVDS Infohttp://www.ti.com/lit/ug/snla187/snla187.pdfhttp://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slld009/slld009.pdfen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-voltage_differential_signalinganalog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/application-notes/AN-1177.pdfhttp://www.tij.co.jp/jp/lit/ds/slls302g/slls302g.pdfBased on my previous video youtu.be/icmp_wuT_dE I had many questions about what is LVDS ( Low Voltage Differential Signalling), I hope to answer that in this video without getting too technical.I am to give you enough info so you can select the right cables and controller for your LCD panel.using this link will help me run the channel if you then purchase from Banggood. I will get a small commission but you pay no more.use this link for other items from Banggood.banggood.com/custlink/mDKG63JILQ
Old laptop Screens on a Raspberry PI... Yes indeed. theBreadboard 2019-09-22 | I have been asked many times if it is possible to use an old laptop screen (LCD Panel salvaged from an old laptop), watch the video and see how its done!what is LVDS... youtu.be/Gph9hYLPMFkOld laptop Screens on a Raspberry PI... Part 2 ://youtu.be/mHVrsOhccdMfor the longest time my answer has been NO, or not with a lot of workIt is now time to change that answer, in this video you will see how you can use many different LCD panels from OLD Laptops with the raspberry PI with the purchase and connection of a simple board from Banggood.This is not a sponsored video, I bought this board and some others that are still on their way, and I wanted to share with you how to get everything working.the board I bought can be found here:- banggood.com/custlink/3DK3gvJ9l6using this link will help me run the channel if you then purchase from Banggood. I will get a small commission but you pay no more.use this link for other items from Banggood.banggood.com/custlink/mDKG63JILQ
Raspberry PI 4 Intro and testing with original accessories theBreadboard 2019-09-15 | Finally got arround to looking at my PI4 4GBTesting with original 7" PI display, PI Noir Camera and some random performance tests between the SD card, a SSD 512GB USB3 drive and a lowly 1TB Segate USB2 . All worked without issue and WOW, was the SSD fast compared to the rest.USB3 connected via PCIe is a definite winner next to the 4GB Ram. these two features along make the upgrade worth while.More videos to come testing Node-Red, Other accessories and setting it up for a Home Automation system
Educational Arduino Kits from Elegoo theBreadboard 2019-09-10 | I have received many requests to update my aging Arduino tutorials,Elegoo had reached out to me to review some of their new kits, great timing ...In this video we will look through each kit and see what is included.They look pretty good so far (Better than the average), I will run through the tutorials in later videos, for the price they seem to be great value for money, I would say, age group 11 and aboveif you want an educational kit of your own, see the links belowUNO Project Super Starter Kit with Tutorial: amzn.to/2NUqgwuUNO Project Smart Robot Car Kit V 3.0: amzn.to/2HYPA0uI also started a store for goods I have reviewed and likeamazon.ca/shop/thebreadboard
