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element14 micro:bit donations inspire students worldwide
element14.com has donated 250 micro:bit devices to support coding in the classroom, providing teachers around the world with the tools they need to facilitate a range of inspiring education projects. ‘The Great micro:bit Education Giveaway’ was launched in August 2018 and invited STEM educators to submit a proposal for a project they would like to run using micro:bit.
Design contest has home automation theme
The latest Project14 design contest from element14.com is themed around ‘Home Automation’. Members of the online community will have the opportunity to create a project that enhances their living space using tech-based solutions such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and automated comfort control.
Pi-Casso challenge gets the creative juices flowing
element14 has launched the ‘Pi-Casso’ Design Challenge, encouraging its community to think outside the frame and create digital artwork that showcases the versatility of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. It is another design challenge encouraging its community to create groundbreaking designs that surpass conventional thinking of electronics projects.
Robots march into the classroom
A full collection of educational robotics kits has been added to the Farnell element14 product range, offering an engaging and accessible platform for teachers to incorporate physical computing into the classroom. A variety of kits are available from innovative suppliers including BinaryBots, Robotical, and Wonder Workshop, suitable for children at primary and secondary education level.
Compact, medically approved DC/DC converter
Featuring a power density of 26W/in3, XP Power’s SIP9 packaged, five watt rated, IMM05 converter occupies 65% less PCB area than other products and its very low 2uA leakage current makes it ideal for medical BF and CF applications. Approved for worldwide 60601-1 medical applications, the IMM05 features a 2:1 input range, 1500VAC isolation, and 1 X MOPP at 250Vrms.
IoT and AI solutions to feature at embedded world
A range of Smart IoT technology will be presented by Farnell element14 at embedded world in Nuremberg (February 26-28). They will be co-located with sister company Avnet Silica. Visitors to the stand can identify building blocks for their IoT device, and view the latest technologies in four easy to navigate zones that enable them to collect, connect and control with intelligence built-in.
Hardware platforms dominate IoT design process
Research on the Internet of Things by Farnell element14 confirms that hardware platforms have become an essential part of the early stage design process, enabling engineers to test their designs quickly and cost-effectively; and rapidly deliver proof of concept.
Premier Farnell delivers sound thinking to IoT
The MATRIX Voice which enables users, makers, and developers to create IoT applications based on sound driven behaviours, quickly and efficiently is available at Farnell element14. As the Internet of Things continues to expand, the prospect of developing unique IoT solutions should excite makers, engineers, and hobbyists.
Reaching further into IoT technologies at embedded world 2019
It has been announced that Avnet Silica will exhibit at this year’s embedded world, to be held at the Messe Nuremberg, Germany 26th to 28th February, 2019. On its booth located in Hall 1, Stand 370, Avnet Silica will highlight its competencies in different focused areas under the banner ‘technologies, solutions and services to reach further’.
Arduino kit opens door to LoRa long-range connectivity
Availability of the new Arduino Pro Gateway kit has been announced by Farnell element14. It provides a path into the world of LoRa connectivity using ultra-long range and high interference immunity wireless technology. The kit connects seamlessly with Arduino’s MKR WAN 1300 development board, allowing existing Arduino users to design and prototype long-range, low-power IoT devices in a familiar Arduino environment without changing platforms...