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Tuesday, 4 November 2014

GSM/GPRS Shield


Quick Overview

This is a very low cost and simple Arduino GSM and GPRS shield. We use the module SIMCom SIM900A.
The Shield connects your Arduino to the internet using the GPRS wireless network. Just plug this module onto your Arduino board, plug in a SIM card from an operator offering GPRS coverage and follow a few simple instructions to start controlling your world through the internet. You can also make/receive voice calls (you will need an external speaker and microphone circuit) and send/receive SMS messages.




GSM/GPRS Shield Features:


  • Dual-Band GSM/GPRS 900/ 1800 MHz
  • TTL data(RX,TX,GND).
  • ESD Compliance.
  • Enable with MIC and SPeaker socket.
  • SMA connector with GSM Antenna 
  • SIM Card holder.
  • Configurable baud rate
  • Inbuilt Powerful TCP/IP protocol stack for internet data transfer over GPRS.

GSM/GPRS Shield Applications:

  • Industrial automation.
  • GPRS based data logging.
  • GPRS and GPS application.
  • Home automation.
  • Health monitoring. 
  • Agriculture automation.
  • Vehicle tracking.
  • Remote monitoring and controlling.
  • GPRS based Weather report logging. 
  • GSM GPRS based Security alert. 
  • GPRS based remote terminal for file transfer.
  • IVRS.
  • Bulksms sending.


GSM/GPRS Shield SAMPLE CODE:

void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600);
delay(5000);

}
void loop()
{
Serial.println("AT");
delay(1000);
Serial.println("AT+CMGF=1");
delay(1000);
Serial.println("AT+CMGS=\"1234567890\""); //CHANGE TO DESTINATION NUMBER (10 digit)
delay(1000);
Serial.print("hi");
Serial.write(26);
delay(1000);
}

For Schematics , Tutorials : http://researchdesignlab.com/modules/gsm-gprs-shield.html

Monday, 3 November 2014

dsPIC Development Board



dsPIC Development Board

PICs are popular with both industrial developers and hobbyists alike due to their low cost, wide availability, large user base, extensive collection of application notes, availability of low cost or free development tools, and serial programming (and re-programming with flash memory) capability. They are also commonly used in educational programming.
dsPIC Development  Board provides the best solution for fast and simple development of 40-pin dsPIC30F microcontroller applications.It includes connectors for connecting the dsPICprog in-system stand-alone programmer. These connectors enable you to program microcontrollers without any other additional devices







dsPIC Development Board Features:


  • High quality dsPIC microcontroller development board.
  • A USB supported prototype board for 40-pin dsPIC30F MCUs.
  • The MAX232 chip RS232 communication.
  • On-board USB to serial UART interface FT232R that can be easily connected to a PC.
  • All IO ports pin have extraction and clearly marked.
  • On Board Power supply 3.3V,5V,GND.
  • On board ISP Programmer.
  • Quartz crystal 20 MHz.
  • Reset button.
  • Power plug-in DC Socket.
  • Power supply indicator LED.
  • Test led for Tx, Rx.
  • Pin outs for 5V,3.3V,GND.
  • All IO’s are connected by brug stripps for easy connection
FOR MORE SAMPLE CODES , SCHEMATICS & TUTORIALS : CLICK HERE

Sunday, 2 November 2014

PIC Mini Project Board with PicKit2 USB Programmer ICD ICSP


Quick Overview :
PICs are popular with both industrial developers and hobbyists alike due to their low cost, wide availability, large user base, extensive collection of application notes, availability of low cost or free development tools, and serial programming (and re-programming with flash memory) capability. They are also commonly used in educational programming .




PIC mini Project Board(RED) Features:

  • PIC Development Board for Microchip PIC Series.
  • Quartz crystall 20Mhz.
  • External TX,RX, GND
  • On board programming ISP.
  • Power indicator LED.
  • Reset Switch for the IC.
  • Colour :RED

PicKit2 USB Programmer ICD ICSP Features:

  • Supported Device Families:
  •               PIC10F
  •               PIC12F
  •               PIC16F
  •               PIC18F
  •               PIC24
  •               dsPIC30, dsPIC33
  • Programs all current 8-, 16-, and 32-bit Flash PIC microcontrollers.
  • Includes the UART Tool and Logic Tool microcontroller  development utilities.
  • With a portable USB power source, PICkit 2 will program the downloaded code into a PIC Microcontroller

For More Sample Codes , Schematics & Tutorials : CLICK HERE

GSM/GPRS Shield with GPS Receiver PA6E-CAM


Quick Overview :

This is a very low cost and simple Arduino GSM and GPRS shield. We use the module SIMCom SIM900A.

The Shield connects your Arduino to the internet using the GPRS wireless network. Just plug this module onto your Arduino board, plug in a SIM card from an operator offering GPRS coverage and follow a few simple instructions to start controlling your world through the internet. You can also make/receive voice calls (you will need an external speaker and microphone circuit) and send/receive SMS messages.

GPS module from GlobalTop: PA6E-CAM, based on MediaTek MT3333 chipset. Possibility of using both systems improves position accuracy and shortens cold start time, especially in difficult satellite signal conditions.

Module is pin-to-pin and functionally compatible to older PA6E module based on MT3329 chipset. Thus it is possible simple migration to this module without changing of printed boards.



GSM/GPRS Shield Features:

  • Dual-Band GSM/GPRS 900/ 1800 MHz
  • TTL data(RX,TX,GND).
  • ESD Compliance.
  • Enable with MIC and SPeaker socket.
  • SMA connector with GSM Antenna 
  • SIM Card holder.
  • Configurable baud rate
  • Inbuilt Powerful TCP/IP protocol stack for internet data transfer over GPRS.


GPS Receiver PA6E-CAM Features:
  • 33 tracking/ 99 acquisition-channel GPS receiver.
  • Supports QZSS, SBAS(WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN*) ranging.
  • Ultra-High Sensitivity: -165dBm.
  • High Update Rate: up to 10Hz(: SBAS can only be enabled when update rate is equal or less than to 5Hz.).
  • 12 multi-tone active interference canceller(Some features need special firmware or command programmed by customer please refer to “PMTK Command List”)
  • High accuracy 1-PPS timing support for Timing Applications (±10ns RMS jitter).
  • AGPS Support for Fast TTFF.
GSM/GPRS Shield Applications:
  • Industrial automation.
  • GPRS based data logging.
  • GPRS and GPS application.
  • Home automation.
  • Health monitoring. 
  • Agriculture automation.
  • Vehicle tracking.
  • Remote monitoring and controlling.
  • GPRS based Weather report logging. 
  • GSM GPRS based Security alert. 
  • GPRS based remote terminal for file transfer.
  • IVRS.
  • Bulksms sending.

GPS Receiver PA6E-CAM Applications:

  • Handheld Device 
  • PLB 
  • M2M application 
  • Asset management 
  • Surveillance

For More Sample codes , Schematics  & Tutorials : CLICK HERE

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

FT245 Breakout Board



QUICK OVERVIEW:
The FT245 USB Breakout  Board  is an accessory board that provides a USB to parallel FIFO interface, with FT245 chip onboard.






Features:


  • FT245RL IC.
  • USB B type connector.
  • FIFO interface
  • Control interface (8 data pins & 6 control pins).
  • Ideal for establishing communication between MCU and PC.

FOR SAMPLE CODES, SCHEMATICS CLICK HERE

4 Channel Relay Board 12V-Compatible for Arduino


QUICK OVERVIEW:
The Relay shield is capable of controlling 4 relays. The max switching power could be 10A/120VAC or 10A/24VDC. It could be directly controlled by Arduino through digital IOs.Each relay can switch varierty of AC or DC high voltage, high current loads working at 110V or 220V AC 7Amps mains like lights, fans, motors etc.

I/O Connection:


Features:


  • 4 channel Relay.
  • Arduino compatible.

4 SPDT Relay channels 
.
Power supply:12VDC 1AMP
Current consumption: 400 mA.
LED indication for relay & power supply.
Design based on highly proven IC ULN2003 as driver. 



FOR SAMPLE CODES , SCHEMATICS CLICK HERE

RDL UNO-PI


QUICK OVERVIEW:
It's quite common practice for an hobbyist/Electronic enthusiasts building an application on Raspberry Pi and Arduino stacked together. RDL UNO PI which reduces the circuit complexity between Raspberry and Arduino , RPI and Arduino shields can be stacked easily onto UNO-PI headers.

One can easily handle PWM and Analog inputs by stack on RDL ATmega328 board programmed with Arduino IDE. Connectivity made easier by selectable jumper settings, enables the connection switching between RPI(GPIO pins),UNO(D0-D7) and External data(IO0-IO7) with Bi-Directional voltage level converter(3.3v-5v).On board DC-DC option provides stable current  up to 2.5A and 3.3v-5v for the required circuit.




1.External Analog pins(ADC).*


2.DC input 12v.

3.Power supply DC 12v.

4.DC-DC 12v-5v 2.5A.

5.UNO Header.

6.Serial communication port selection(jumper setting) .

7.External I2C.

8.8 bit Port selection (Raspberry Pi /Arduino/External data bus).

9.UNO Headers.

10.8bit Status LEDS.

11.8bit External I/O’s.

12.External SPI.

13.External Serial RX ,TX,GND.

* Works only with RDL UNO ATMEGA328  Stack on shields.


FRONT HEADERS (RDL-UNO ATMega328)AND PINS




BACK HEADER(RASPBERRY PI B/B+.)




FOR SAMPLE CODES , SCHEMATICS  CLICK HERE