VoltJots Issue 29

Issue 29

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VoltJots
February 20, 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the VoltJots newsletter, linking you to the very best electronics and IoT news, products, and projects.

Hope you enjoy! Until next week,

VoltJots

NEWS & ARTICLES

SenseCraft AI is a free, web-based, no-code platform designed for beginners, allowing users to easily create and deploy AI applications without needing technical expertise.

Open source middleware platforms are shaking up the Internet of Things by providing flexible, cost-effective solutions that help connect devices and manage data seamlessly.

Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) certified 16 new projects in January 2025, including a Diablo 3 keyboard, an air quality monitor, and a GPS/GSM module for outdoor enthusiasts.

PROJECTS & TUTORIALS

Build a smart translating device with computer vision and machine learning to recognize and translate text in real-time, enabling users to navigate and communicate across language barriers with ease.

Streamline your workflow with this simple macro pad, using just a few components and some coding.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through installing the Arduino IDE on your Raspberry Pi and programming an Arduino board using the IDE.

Build a magnetic stripe reader for less than $40 and see what information is stored on your credit cards, from credit card numbers to personal data!

This project enables precise human presence detection using the LD2410 mmWave radar sensor and an ESP32 microcontroller.

This project shows how to use the Blues Notecard to keep tabs on river levels in real-time, helping you stay informed about potential flooding and water conditions.

Build a cool IoT-enabled RGB LED controller using the IndusBoard Coin V2 and a WS2812B NeoPixel LED ring.

PRODUCTS

Toshiba has released two new series of low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators, the TCR3DMxxA and TCR3EMxxA, which offer high-density, low-power solutions for industrial and battery-powered applications.

Panasonic's latest Bluetooth module, called the PAN B511-1C, is designed to seamlessly integrate with Matter applications, offering reliable connectivity and enhanced performance for smart devices.

This 3mm air quality sensor not only tracks air quality but also measures pressure, humidity, and temperature. Amongst other gasses, it can track: volatile organic compounds, volatile sulfur compounds (indicating bacteria), carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

The CPico RP2350 microcontroller board offers a powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi Pico with its enhanced features and performance, such as increased flash memory, RAM, and advanced debugging functionality.

The new stackable DAQ HAT for Raspberry Pi offers 24-bit analog data acquisition with up to 16 channels, featuring a sampling rate of 1 kS/s and compatibility with various sensors and devices.

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