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UBEC's (Universal Battery Eliminator Circuit's) are simply DC to DC step down voltage regulators! This UBEC is perfect for the Raspberry Pi, as it's able to take high voltages (5.5V up to 26V), and outputs a consistent safe voltage of 5V at up to 3A nominal or 5A max!
The L293D Dual H-Bridge IC is able to run four solenoids, two DC motors or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper motor, with up to 600mA per channel!
1N4001 Rectifier Diode 50V 1A (10 pack) (1N4001 Diode 1A(10))
Please note: Pic is for illustration purposes only
The 1N400x (or 1N4001 or 1N4000) series is a family of popular one-ampere general-purpose silicon rectifier diodes commonly used in AC adapters for common household appliances. Its blocking voltage varies from 50 volts (1N4001) to 1000 volts (1N4007).
Specifications
- Average forward current is 1A.
- Non-repetitive peak current is 30A.
- Reverse current is 5uA.
- RMS reverse voltage is 35V.
- Peak repetitive Reverse voltage is 50V.
- DO-41 Package.
What's in the box?
10 x diodes
Resources
Intoduction
Basics, Types, Characteristics, Applications & Packages
FR-4 Double Side Prototype PCB Printed Circuit Board kit (prototype board kit)
Standard Prototype PCB is great for prototyping and building circuits but it can be time consuming to use with components with certain pin configurations such as IC's.
These boards are especially useful for preserving a prototype or experiment you just created on a solderless breadboard by soldering all the pieces in place.
These boards are especially useful for preserving a prototype or experiment you just created on a solderless breadboard by soldering all the pieces in place.
Specifications
- Grid : 0.1" (2.54mm)
- Thickness : 1.6mm(5pcs)
- Hole diameter : about 1mm
- Material : FR-4 (glass fiber)
- All holes are plated through
- Both sides are identical
Dimensions Hole(column x row)
50 x 70mm, 1.97" x 2.76" 24 x 18
40 x 60mm, 1.57" x 2.36" 20 x 14
30 x 70mm, 1.18 x 2.76" 24 x 10
20 x 80mm, 0.79" x 3.15" 28 x 6
What's in the box?
4 x FR-4 Double Side Prototype PCB Printed Circuit Board
Resources
Introduction to soldering
Video: How to solder properly
The secrets to good soldering
Resources
Introduction to soldering
Video: How to solder properly
The secrets to good soldering
TEC1-12715 12V Peltier Plate Module (Peltier 12V 40x40)
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. You can also take advantage of a temperature differential to generate electricity.
What's in the box?
1 x cooler plate module(40mm x 40mm)
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 uncomfortably cold we could not hold our finger to it.
Note: It is imperative that a heat sink is used on the hot side of the module. Running the module without one can cause damage to this part. If it’s too hot to comfortably touch, you’re in the danger zone!
Specifications
- Model: TEC1-12715
- Colour: white
- Couples: 127
- Voltage: 12V
- Umax: 15.4V
- Imax: 15A
- Max power consumption: 231W
- Tmax: 70°C
- Qcmax △T=0(W): 137W
- Size: 40 x 40 x 3.3mm
- Weight: 50g
What's in the box?
1 x cooler plate module(40mm x 40mm)
Resources
- Learn about TECs (Tom’s Wiki)
- Learn about thermoelectric effect (Wikipedia)
100Pcs 8 Values Assorted Diode Kit (Diode kit 100pcs)
2 pin through hole rectifier diodes used for electronic projects, hobbies and repairs. Used in radios, power supplies and other devices.
Specifications
- Wattage: 1W
- Diode/rectifier type: DO-41
- RoHS: Yes
- Standard Recovery Power Rectifier
- Repetitive Reverse Voltage Max, Vrrm: 50V
- Forward Current Avg Rectified, IF(AV): 1A
- Forward Surge Current Max, Ifsm: 30A
- Forward Voltage Max, VF: 1.1V
- Current Rating: 1A
- Mode: IN5822, IN5408, IN5399, FR207, FR107, IN5819, IN4007, IN4148
What's in the box?
25 x IN4148 Diodes
25 x IN4007 Diodes
10 x IN5819 Diodes
10 x IN5399 Diodes
10 x FR107 Diodes
10 x FR207 Diodes
5 x IN5408 Diodes
5 x IN5822 Diodes
Resources
Intoduction
Basics, Types, Characteristics, Applications & Packages
Resources
Intoduction
Basics, Types, Characteristics, Applications & Packages
Hobbywing 5V 3A UBEC Step-Down Converter (Hobbywing power converter)
What's in the box?
1 x Hobbywing converter
UBEC's (Universal Battery Eliminator Circuit's) are simply DC to DC step down voltage regulators! This UBEC is perfect for the Raspberry Pi, as it's able to take high voltages (5.5V up to 26V), and outputs a consistent safe voltage of 5V at up to 3A nominal or 5A max! The Hobbywing 5V 3A UBEC is a switch-mode type, which results in it being much more efficient than linear type UBEC's (so your batteries will last longer!)
UBEC's are perfect for applications where you plan to use the Raspberry Pi in a circuit with high voltages such as robots where you'll be driving motors!
Due to the voltage drop caused by the Raspberry Pi, it is recommended to input a minimum of 6.5V from your Batteries to receive a stable 5V output. Anything lower than 6.5V will result in a low voltage warning on the Pi.
Please Note. The Hobbywing UBEC can be set to output either 5V or 6V using an onboard jumper select! Please DOUBLE CHECK your output voltage is correct before connecting your microcontroller or circuit!
Features
- Designed with an advanced switch mode DC-DC regulator IC.
- Battery polarity reversal protection.
- A metal shield covers almost all the electronic components, and a specially made filter is attached to the output wires to significantly reduce the electromagnetic interference.
- The working status is shown by an indicator (LED), which lights when the output is in normal range.
- Output Voltage: 5V@3A or 6V@3A (Changeable with an output-voltage select jumper)
- Continuous output current: 3 Amps
- Maximum output current: 5 Amps
- Input: 5.5V - 26V (2 - 6 cells lithium battery pack or 5 - 18 cells NiMH /NiCd battery)
- Size: 43mm*17mm*7mm (L*W*H)
- Weight: 11g
What's in the box?
1 x Hobbywing converter
Powering Raspberry Pi tutorial here: https://www.modmypi.com/blog/using-a-ubec-with-a-raspberry-pi
UBEC's (Universal Battery Eliminator Circuit's) are simply DC to DC step down voltage regulators! This UBEC is perfect for the Raspberry Pi, as it's able to take high voltages (5.5V up to 26V), and outputs a consistent safe voltage of 5V at up to 3A nominal or 5A max!
Panel Mount Ethernet - RJ45 Male to RJ45 Female (panel mount RJ45)
This handy Ethernet extension cable will make it easy for you to enclose a device that has an Ethernet port. It's extra short (15cm), so perfect for mounting your Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone, Arduino etc. into a box!
The jack half has two mounting 'ears' with M3 screws installed, 8mm apart. The ears are flexible so the holes don't have to be drilled very precisely.
Features
- Length between connectors: 15cm
- Colour: Black
- RJ45 Male to Panel Mount RJ45 Female
- Patch Cable
- M3 Mounting Ears (Two M3 x 6mm Screws Included)
What's in the box?
1 x panel mount ethernet adapter
MS Weather Station Anemometer for windspeed (MS anemometer)
MS Anemometer as used in the Raspberry Pi foundation weather station project to measure windspeed.
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications
What's in the box?
1 x Anemometer
Resources
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications
| Sensor | 3-cup anemometer |
| Measurement Description | Wind speed |
| Range | 0 to 45 m/s (0 to 100 mph) |
| Starting Threshold | 0.45 m/s (1.0 mph) |
| Accuracy | 0.11 m/s (0.25 mph) or 1.5% |
| Contact Rating | 10 mA (maximum) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -50° to 70°C |
| Distance Constant |
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| Cable Description | Quick-connect connector with vinyl jacketed, shielded cable |
What's in the box?
1 x Anemometer
Resources
L293D Dual H-Bridge IC - Solenoid, DC & Stepper Motor Driver (L293D IC H-bridge)
The L293DNE Dual H-Bridge IC is able to run four solenoids, two DC motors or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper motor, with up to 600mA per channel!
Each chip contains two full H-bridges (four half H-bridges) which means you can drive four solenoids, two DC motors bi-directionally, or one stepper motor. Just make sure they're good for under 600 mA since that's the limit of this chip. They do handle a peak of 1.2A but that's just for a short amount of time. What we like most about this particular driver is that it comes with built in kick-back diodes internally so you dont have to worry about the inductive kick damaging your project or driver
Features
- Dual H-Bridges - run four solenoids, two DC motors, or one uni-polar or bi-polar stepper motor
- Output Current: 600mA per channel (1.2A Max)
- No of Channels: 4
- Input: 5V Logic
- Supply Voltage Range: 4.5V to 36V
- No. of Pins: 16
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C
What's in the box?
Tutorials
Controlling a Stepper Motor with the L293D
The L293D Dual H-Bridge IC is able to run four solenoids, two DC motors or one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper motor, with up to 600mA per channel!
MS Weather Station Wind Direction Sensor (MS wind vane)
Description:
MS wind vane as used in the Raspberry Pi foundation weather station project to measure wind direction.
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications:
Resources:
View the project details here
And some more help here
Article specific to the wind vane only
MS wind vane as used in the Raspberry Pi foundation weather station project to measure wind direction.
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications:
| Range | 0 to 360° (352° electrical, 8° open) |
| Accuracy | 1% of full scale |
| Operating Voltage | 10-36 VDC |
| Sensitivity | 1 m/s (2.2 mph) |
Resources:
View the project details here
And some more help here
Article specific to the wind vane only
MS Weather Station Rain Gauge (MS Rain Gauge)
MS rain gauge as used in the Raspberry Pi foundation weather station project to measure rainfall.
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications
What's in the box?
1 x Rain Gauge
Resources
View a weather project details here
Hack this component to form part of your weather station.
Specifications
| Model | WH-SP-RG |
| Usage | Household |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Theory | Temperature Transmitter |
| Max Measuring Temperature | 49°C & Under |
| Style | Standing Station |
| Material | ABS |
| Colour | White |
| Weight | 270g |
What's in the box?
1 x Rain Gauge
Resources
View a weather project details here
12V DC 40mm Cooling Fan 40x40x10mm (12V fan 40x40x10)
Ultra quiet Low-speed brushless DC fan. Quiet sleeve-bearing design. Great for 12V 3D printer fan replacements
Specifications
Specifications
- Voltage: DC 12V
- Current: 0.08A
- Size: 40mm x 40mm x 10mm
- Colour: Black
What's in the box?
1 x 12V DC Brushless 40mm fan
Aluminum Heatsink 40x40x11mm (Heatsink 40x40x11mm)
The function of this aluminum heat sink is to cool down a board or your stepper motor and make it operate safely.
The aluminum heat sink can reduce the risk of hardware failure due to overheating.
Better efficiency if used with a fan
Ideal for use with your Nema 17 stepper motor.
Specifications
Applications
LED, Power IC, Memory, Transistor, stepper motor etc.
This heatsink comes with Heatsink Adhesive Tape.
What's in the box?
1 x Aluminum heat sink 40 x 40 x 11mm
The aluminum heat sink can reduce the risk of hardware failure due to overheating.
Better efficiency if used with a fan
Ideal for use with your Nema 17 stepper motor.
Specifications
- Material: Aluminum
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 20g
- Size: 40 x 40 x 11mm
Applications
LED, Power IC, Memory, Transistor, stepper motor etc.
This heatsink comes with Heatsink Adhesive Tape.
What's in the box?
1 x Aluminum heat sink 40 x 40 x 11mm
White Nylon Zip Cable Tie Label Strap Strip With Marking Tag 3X100mm(50 pack) (label cable ties 50)
Made from heavy duty nylon material, self-locking, excellent security. One use ties, no release tab to make looser for excellent security.
Keep all kinds of cord-cables well organized and tidy in place, used to tie up speaker cables, guitar cables, TV cables, microphone mic, computer cables, and much more.
Can write directly onto the tag, help you know which cable is headed where and remember which cable is which.
Using a sharpie to Write make a perfect combination to ending cable madness! can use them in the garden, office, garage, workshop, around the house and more.
Specifications
Features
What's in the box?
50 x Nylon Zip Cable Tie Labels
Keep all kinds of cord-cables well organized and tidy in place, used to tie up speaker cables, guitar cables, TV cables, microphone mic, computer cables, and much more.
Can write directly onto the tag, help you know which cable is headed where and remember which cable is which.
Using a sharpie to Write make a perfect combination to ending cable madness! can use them in the garden, office, garage, workshop, around the house and more.
Specifications
- Material: nylon
- Colour: white
- Cable Size: 100mm x 3mm(L*W)
- Tag Size: 20mm x 13mm(L*W)
- Quantity: 50pcs
Features
- Nylon cable tie label
- Made from high quality nylon 66 material, UL recognized
- Durable,acid-resistance, anti-rust,anti-aging,insulating
- Unique marking tag design, enable you to mark the different cables when connected, easy to recognize.
- Widely used in bundled cables for TV, computer, appliances, lighting, electrical, electronic toys and other products lines
What's in the box?
50 x Nylon Zip Cable Tie Labels
DC 12V 90 Degree Electric Solenoid Valve 1/2 Inch Hose Magnetic Water Air Inlet Flow Switch (1/2 angle valve)
Description:
The 1/2" 2 way, 90 Degree, 2 port 12 V DC NPT Normally Closed Electric Solenoid Valve converts electrical signals to pneumatic functions as part of a larger system that allows users to interlock, isolate, and connect individual units of a larger operation.
DC 12V Electric Solenoid Valve 1/2 Inch Hose Magnetic Water Air Inlet Flow Switch
Specification:
Features:
1 x Electric Solenoid Valve
Please note:
The actual valve size in the unit is smaller than the port size as you will find with most taps.
The 1/2" 2 way, 90 Degree, 2 port 12 V DC NPT Normally Closed Electric Solenoid Valve converts electrical signals to pneumatic functions as part of a larger system that allows users to interlock, isolate, and connect individual units of a larger operation.
DC 12V Electric Solenoid Valve 1/2 Inch Hose Magnetic Water Air Inlet Flow Switch
Specification:
| Material | Metal Plastic |
| Color | As per picture |
| Voltage | DC12V |
| Rated Power | 5W |
| Pressure | 0.02- 0.8Mpa |
| Interface Modes | 1/2'' Hose |
| Working Time | 5 hours at once (Max) |
| Insulation Class | E |
| Fluid Temperature | 0-90°C |
| Size | L*W*H/75*60*45mm/2.95*2.36*1.77'' |
| Inner diameter | 14mm/0.55'' |
| External diameter of thread | 20mm/0.78'' |
Durable and practical.
Made of high quality plastic and metal for long life.
Very convenient to use, open or close when power on or off.
Package Includes:1 x Electric Solenoid Valve
Please note:
The actual valve size in the unit is smaller than the port size as you will find with most taps.
MAX7219 Dot Matrix Module 4-in-1 Red Display (MAX7219 Dot Matrix Display)
Looking for easy to control LED matrix? This 4 in 1 Dot Matrix Display module should be suitable for you. The whole module comes in four 8x8 RED common cathode dot matrix that equiped with MAX7219 IC each. Great to display running text and picture. It can be cascaded to bigger dot Matrix display, but do make sure the current of 5V is sufficient to support it.
Specifications
What's in the box?
1 x MAX7219 Dot Matrix Module
1 x 5pin jumper Cable
Resources
Wiring
1. The left side of the module is the input port, and the right is the output port.
2. Control of a single module, the input port only need to receive CPU.
3. The more a module cascade and input end of the first module is connected with the CPU and input end of the input end of the output end is connected to the second module, output terminal of the second module connected with the three modules, and so on.
For example: 51 SCM
VCC→5V
GND→GND
DIN→P2.2
CS →P2.1
CLK→P2.0
https://max7219.readthedocs.io/en/0.2.3/
Clock example
Python Library
Specifications
- A single module can drive a 8x8 dot matrix common cathode
- Working voltage: 5V
- Module size: 12.8 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm (L*W*H)
- With 64 fixing screw holes, hole diameter: 3mm
- Module with input and output interfaces, support for cascading multiple modules
What's in the box?
1 x MAX7219 Dot Matrix Module
1 x 5pin jumper Cable
Resources
Wiring
1. The left side of the module is the input port, and the right is the output port.
2. Control of a single module, the input port only need to receive CPU.
3. The more a module cascade and input end of the first module is connected with the CPU and input end of the input end of the output end is connected to the second module, output terminal of the second module connected with the three modules, and so on.
For example: 51 SCM
VCC→5V
GND→GND
DIN→P2.2
CS →P2.1
CLK→P2.0
https://max7219.readthedocs.io/en/0.2.3/
Clock example
Python Library
One digit Red 7 Segment 0.56 Inch 1 Bit Common Anode LED Digital Tube (7 segment single digit)
Basic 1 digit seven segment display can show numbers from 0-9 and a few characters. Consisting of seven LEDs (hence its name) arranged in a rectangular fashion. Each of the seven LEDs is called a segment because when illuminated the segment forms part of a numerical digit to be displayed.
Features
- Model: 5611BH Common Anode
- Size: 0.56 inch
- Colour: red
What's in the box?
1 x Red 7 Segment 0.56 Inch 1 Bit Common Anode LED Digital Tube
Resources
A few code examples
https://circuitdigest.com/microcontroller-projects/raspberry-pi-7-segment-display-tutorial
https://raspi.tv/2015/how-to-drive-a-7-segment-display-directly-on-raspberry-pi-in-python
2M GT2 20 Teeth Belt with Aluminium Timing Pulleys (2m belt 4 pulleys,tensioners)
GT2 Timing Belt Pulley is widely used in the 3d printer. This pulley has 20 teeth and a 5mm inner bore. Two set screws can be used to attach it firmly to any 5mm diameter shaft. Full aluminum construction means these are very light and very durable.
GT2 timing belts are intended for lower load applications such as the first reduction in a gearbox, or motor to flywheel
GT2 Pulley
GT2 Belt
Idler pulley
Features
What's in the box?
1 x GT2 Belt
2 x GT2 Pulley
2 x Idler
4 x Tensioner
1 x Allen key
GT2 timing belts are intended for lower load applications such as the first reduction in a gearbox, or motor to flywheel
GT2 Pulley
- Teeth: 20
- Groove width: 5mm
- Total width: 15mm
- Diameter of bore: 5mm
- Flange: Dual
- Material: Aluminium
GT2 Belt
- Pitch: GT2
- Width: 6mm
- Length: 2m
Idler pulley
- Teeth: 20
- Diameter of bore: 5mm
- Total width: 8mm
- Material: Aluminium
Features
- Durable and practical
- Designed specifically for linear motion
- GT2 Pulley and GT2 Belt are used together
- Round tooth profile guarantees that the belt tooth fits smoothly
- 20 Teeth contact with the belt minimizes the chance of the belt slipping
What's in the box?
1 x GT2 Belt
2 x GT2 Pulley
2 x Idler
4 x Tensioner
1 x Allen key
ESP8266 ESP-12F Remote Serial Port WIFI Transceiver Wireless Module (ESP-12F Wireless Module)
ESP-12F: breakthrough design. The new four-layer board design, the new revision antenna RF performance optimization, compared to the communication from the ESP-12E increased by 30% to 50%! Semi-hole chip technology, the whole IO leads, with metal shielding shell, has passed FCC & CE & RoHS certification, built-board PCB antenna, 4M bytes Flash.
Note
We can not offer any support at this stage on this item, sorry for the inconvenience.
What's in the box?
1 x ESP8266 ESP-12F Remote Serial Port WIFI Transceiver Wireless Module
Resources
Wikipedia
espressif resources
Resources
Wikipedia
espressif resources
5V TCRT5000 Infrared Line Tracking Sensor Module (line track sensor)
The TCRT5000 is an IR sensor unit. It has both a Photodiode and a Phototransistor coupled in its package. This sensor can be used to detect the presence of object or any other reflective surface in front it, also with some level of programming it can also calculate the distance of the object in front it.
Features
What's in the box?
1 x Tracking Sensor Module
Resources
Build A Line-following robot
Features
- Size: 3.5 x 1cm
- Power supply: 5V DC
- Detector distance: 10mm
- Build-in Tcrt5000 Sensor NSOR
- Applicable to a variety of platforms including Arduino / AVR / ARM /PIC
What's in the box?
1 x Tracking Sensor Module
Resources
Build A Line-following robot
Recessed Door Window Contacts Reed Security Alarm Switch (5) (reed switch recessed(5))
No external power supply, connect to wired alarm control panel GND and N.C ports directly!
Description :
These door contact sensors are great for residential and hobby card access systems, as well as a security burglar alarm system. The door position switches operate with an internal magnetic reed switch that closes when the opposing magnet comes within range of the door sensor.
Hence when the door opens beyond the range point the door position switch will toggle from a closed signal to an open signal.
When this happens the access control system or alarm system will sense the change in continuity and will know that the door or window has been opened. When the door or window shuts, the door sensor will notify your security system that the opening has been closed.
Material Shield: Anti-fire ABS
Connecting Mode: N.C.
Rated Current: 100mA
Rated Voltage: (VDC)100
Operating Distance: More than 15mm, Less than 25mm
Rated Power: 3W
5 x KERUI Wired Door Switch
Description :
These door contact sensors are great for residential and hobby card access systems, as well as a security burglar alarm system. The door position switches operate with an internal magnetic reed switch that closes when the opposing magnet comes within range of the door sensor.
Hence when the door opens beyond the range point the door position switch will toggle from a closed signal to an open signal.
When this happens the access control system or alarm system will sense the change in continuity and will know that the door or window has been opened. When the door or window shuts, the door sensor will notify your security system that the opening has been closed.
Specifications :
Material Shield: Anti-fire ABS
Connecting Mode: N.C.
Rated Current: 100mA
Rated Voltage: (VDC)100
Operating Distance: More than 15mm, Less than 25mm
Rated Power: 3W
Package includes :
5 x KERUI Wired Door Switch