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Adaptec® Smart Storage offering is first to include open source toolkit for managing data center storage
October 11, 2019 by Microchip Technology Inc.

Adaptec® Smart Storage offering is first to include open source toolkit for managing data center storage

This is a submission from Microchip Technology Inc. on production-ready open source tools for managing its Adaptec® Smart Storage HBA, SmartHBA and SmartRAID offerings in OpenStack data centers.
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Superior Encoder Technology Addresses the Uncompromising Industrial Landscape
October 11, 2019 by Mouser Electronics

Superior Encoder Technology Addresses the Uncompromising Industrial Landscape

This is a submission from Mouser Electronics on superior encoder technology. Rotary encoders have a critical role to play in modern motion control systems, allowing rotational movement to be tracked in real time, which enables accurate feedback data to be acquired that will ensure optimal long-term performance. Covering a broad and varied array of prospective applications, these items are now finding their way into numerous different systems – including industrial drives, factory automation equipment, robotics, etc.
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Secure communications – an interview with Luka Matic
October 10, 2019 by Clemens Valens

Secure communications – an interview with Luka Matic

Alice likes to keep her conversations with Bob private. Secure communication schemes are necessary to hide information from Eavesdropping Eve and Maliciuous Mallory. In this interview Luka Matic reveals techniques for doing this.
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Pixy2: Fast Recognition of Moving Shapes and Colours
October 10, 2019 by Denis Meyer

Pixy2: Fast Recognition of Moving Shapes and Colours

Pixy2 is an artificial vision sensor for rapid recognition of moving shapes and colours. It follows objects at a rate of 60 images per second and has algorithms for recognition of shapes and colours. To better follow moving objects, it may be mounted (as an option) on a pan-tilt support, and control the vertical and horizontal movements itself.
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Free Back Article: Precision Control for DC Motors
October 10, 2019 by Elektor Team

Free Back Article: Precision Control for DC Motors

This control circuit will provide the correct rotational speed and direction of a 12-V DC motor. Nothing special in that? But there is definitely, when you consider the multitude of potential options for actuating the motor. You can adjust the speed manually with a potentiometer (‘pot’), using a DC voltage level between 0 and 5 (or 10 V) or even digitally using I2C.
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Review: SmartScope Maker Kit
October 9, 2019 by Harry Baggen

Review: SmartScope Maker Kit

The SmartScope is an especially handy and affordable USB oscilloscope, logic analyzer and signal generator. Internally the SmartScope is built around a powerful Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA, which also makes it suitable for use as an FPGA development platform. Elektor is now offering the unique SmartScope Maker Kit, which includes a special version of the SmartScope and two programmers with suitable cables.
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Shirley Coblenzer, Senior Marketing Manager Opto at Rutronik
October 9, 2019 by Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH

Rutronik and Laser Components Sign Global Distribution Agreement

This is a submission from Rutronik on their global distribution agreement with Laser Components GmbH. Laser Components’ product range includes photodiodes, IR components, lasers, laser modules, fiber optics, and optical components. These products are used in a wide variety of industrial applications, primarily for positioning and marking in the medical, industrial, and laser systems sectors.
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LiPo SHIM – Power Supply for Raspberry Pi
October 9, 2019
Via: elektor.com

LiPo SHIM – Power Supply for Raspberry Pi

The small and thin LiPo/LiIon power supply shim (compatible with all versions of Raspberry Pi) offers a compact and tidy power supply solution for mobile projects.
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Night Vision Camera Module for Raspberry Pi (160°)
October 9, 2019
Via: elektor.com

Night Vision Camera Module for Raspberry Pi (160°)

The Night Vision Camera Module for Raspberry Pi will expand your Raspberry Pi‘s capabilities by giving it sight in the dark.
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Pi Supply micro:bit Tinker Kit (micro:bit included)
October 9, 2019
Via: elektor.com

Pi Supply micro:bit Tinker Kit (micro:bit included)

This kit contains an extensive set of micro:bit accessories that aim to guide you through the first steps of coding and physical programming.
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