June (issue #371) Circuit Cellar

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p.6: Build a Sonar Echolocation Ranger: Using the PIC32 MCU, By Evan Kravitz and David Yang

References:
[1] E-Switch, Datasheet, “PS1024ABLK Pushbutton Switch”.
https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/140/E_Switch_PS1024-1165682.pdf
[2] Microchip Technology Inc., “PIC32 Peripheral Libraries for MPLAB C32 Compiler”.
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/60001120F.pdf
[3] Cornell University ECE4760 ProtoThreads PIC32MX250F128B
https://people.ece.cornell.edu/land/courses/ece4760/PIC32/index_Protothreads.html
[4] n Semiconductor, Datasheet, “1N5362BRLG 28V Zener Diode”.
https://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/1N5333B-D.PDF
[5] TFT graphics library, developed by Adafruit and modified by Syed Tahmid Mahbub
https://tahmidmc.blogspot.com/2014/10/interfacing-color-tft-display-with.html
[6] Adafruit Industries, Datasheet, “Model 1480 TFT display”.
https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/2-2-tft-display.pdf?timestamp=1553019626
[7] Texas Instruments, Datasheet, “LF353 Op Amps”.
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/lf353-n.pdf
[8] Microchip Technology Inc., Reference Manual, “Section 16. Output Compare”.
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/61111E.pdf
[9] Microchip Technology Inc., Reference Manual, “Section 14. Timers”.
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/61105F.pdf
[10] Microchip Technology Inc., Reference Manual, “Section 17. 10-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)”.
http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/61104E.pdf
[11] Diodes Inc., Datasheet, “1N4001 Diode”.
https://www.diodes.com/assets/Datasheets/ds28002.pdf

p.14: Mag-Levitated Spinning Globe Project: Arduino-Controlled Décor, By Herwig Taveirne

Editor’s note: In the article, we mistakenly said the STL files to print these parts yourself is available from Circuit Cellar’s article code and files webpage. They are not. The links for the STL files are as follows:
– Spider STL file: https://skfb.ly/6YZRD
– Globe rotation sensor assembly STL file: https://skfb.ly/6YZSP

References:
[1] The schematic for this project is available for download from Circuit Cellar’s article code and files webpage
[2] https://www.seeedstudio.com
[3] GitHub repository
https://github.com/Herwig9820/spinning_globe

https://www.autodesk.com

https://sketchfab.com

https://www.adafruit.com

YouTube video of the Spinning Globe:

Arduino | www.arduino.cc
Honeywell | www.honeywell.com

p.28: Build Your Own IoT Platform: Part 1: The Setup, By Dhairya Parikh

Reference:
[1] For the link to the SSH Key setup:
https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/droplets/how-to/add-ssh-keys

p.36: Build a Smart Paddle Sport Device: Using Espressif’s ESP32 MCU, By Sandy Charlton, Rylen Enger, Dave Hodgson and Miles Krakowec Tickner

p.44: Box-Level Systems Fuel Intelligent Transportation: Computing on the Move, By Jeff Child

p.49: Integrated Sensors Solutions Bulk Up Functionality: Smart Combinations, By Jeff Child

p.55: DATASHEET: AC-DC Power Supplies: Multipurpose Trend, By Jeff Child

Calex    www.calex.com
CUI    www.cui.com
Murata Power Solutions    www.murata-ps.com
RECOM    www.recom-power.com
TDK-Lambda Americas    www.us.tdk-lambda.com
XP Power    www.xppower.com

Datasheet URLs:

Calex       www.calex.com/pdf/600_watt_ihc_acdc_power_supply.pdf
CUI      www.cui.com/product/resource/vgs-100c.pdf
Murata Power Solutions      www.murata.com/products/productdata/8807039270942/pqu650.pdf?1583754815000
RECOM https://d311uvhi8lkjbj.cloudfront.net/media/Datasheet/pdf/.fvqsBClX/.t0fdae02d8c3a59867e39/Datasheet-437/RACM1200-V.pdf
TDK-Lambda Americas      https://product.tdk.com/system/files/dam/doc/product/power/switching-power/ac-dc-converter/catalog/tps4k_e.pdf
XP Power      www.xppower.com/portals/0/pdfs/SF_HDL3000-HV.pdf

p.58: EMBEDDED IN THIN SLICES: FreeRTOS (Part 4): Inter-Process Communication, By Bob Japenga

FreeRTOS | www.freertos.org

p.62: THE DARKER SIDE: Understanding Proper PCB Design (Part 3): Controlled Impedance Routing, By Robert Lacoste

References:
[1] “Impedance Matching Fundamentals” Circuit Cellar 319, February 2017
[2] Saturn PCB toolkit https://saturnpcb.com/saturn-pcb-toolkit
[3] “Understanding Proper PCB Design (Part 1)” Circuit Cellar 367, February 2021
[4] “Digital line terminations” Circuit Cellar 309, April 2016

Saturn PCB Design | www.saturnpcb.com

p.68: FROM THE BENCH: Create a Calendar File Building App: Using Liberty BASIC, By Jeff Bachiochi

References:
[1] RFC2445 www.tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2445
[2] RFC5545 www.tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5545

iCalendar.org | www.icalendar.org
Liberty BASIC | www.libertybasic.com

p.79: The Future of Neuromorphic Computing: Neuromorphic Computing Devices and Materials, By Ganesh Panaman

Reference:
[1] 2020 U.S. SIA/SRC Decadal Plan for Semiconductors https://www.src.org/about/decadal-plan
Intermolecular | www.intermolecular.com

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