#91 Arduino-related Product Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- I've so far resisted the various offers of reviewing products (in exchange for a free sample of said product) but during my vacation three turned up that I thought might merit our attention.
The three products are ones that Arduinites might well be tempted to investigate (and, indeed, purchase) and I'm one of them! Even the rather specialised Espressif Wrover could easily find a (niche) use in a more sophisticated project, rather than using a standard Arduino Uno or Mega.
So whilst this might be considered a form of promotional video it is not really meant to be that - after all, I just a get a free shield but have to invest many hours doing a video! I just like to promote small businesses that seem to be head and shoulders above the rest (in the case of this week's video - no spoilers) and that deserve a bit of free publicity to enable them to succeed.
All the necessary links are here and in my Github repository, together with the tiny sketch I used to flash those LEDs in sequence (which might interest newcomer Arduinites in the use of an array, for example).
github.com/Ral...
What is JTAG
www.xjtag.com/...
Espessif Wrover
espressif.com/...
Banggood JYE DS150 Oscilloscope Kit (with Housing)
goo.gl/y96QpD
Awesome PCB Ardushield and more
www.awesomepcb...
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Ralph, Your resolving the yellow data you overlay into a BOLOB is almost like scratching your nails on a chalk board. Very annoying. The yellow overprint is Great But not the resolve
You mean when the text dissolves into that 'glow' (as my video editing software calls it)? Hmm, i will have to either speed it up or change it to something else. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, AdaBill.
Yes, I looked at an earlier video on TFT screens and the Over Write in yellow just disappears., immediately! The new Dissolve turns into a yellow BLOB, seems to hang around for awhile and then slowly dissolves, hiding what was displayed below it.
I do like your videos and am looking forward to the ESP32 one. I do most of my Arduino work now on the ESP8266 12-E NODEMCU now. It has a much faster CPU, much larger program space and it allows me to easily connect to the internet. I mainly use the internet for 1) Time, 2) Weather, 3) Data collection and later display and analysis (ThingSpeak).
I've taken your comment to heart, as I too reallised (too late) that the yellow glow (or BLOB as you call it) was a bit intrusive, mainly because I had stretched the effect so it lasted too long. On the latest video (not yet released) I switched it to just fade out and do you know what? Less is more. Thanks AdaBill.
Thank you, Ralph. I paused after a few minutes to mention the astounding amount of yellow, but it's already being fixed. :) Back to the video
Looking forward to seeing that esp32 dev board!
Yup, that will require a bit of work on my side, Trent, but it does look very interesting. I think the ESP boards (and modules) are really taking off these days.
When you get to the Wrover video, If you're having difficulty uploading to the ESP32 Dev Kit using windows, try adding a 0.2uF capacitor between the RST and GND
Ooh, a tip on the ESP-WROVER already. Thanks, Art, I shall take this on board (and share with the wider community if I remember).
nice stuff, lookd handy.
Yes, indeed, Edwin, I use those boards every now and again to program and test stuff.
I just visited the website for the ArduShield and discovered that both the kit and assembled options are both listed as "out of stock". The option to submit a question via a web form seems to be broken as well. I have emailed the address given to see if those two options will be restocked.
I guess products will come and go, Dave. Unsuccessful products will be discontinued and replaced by something more modern, or cheaper. It will be interesting to know whether they intend to get more stock.
Apparently still "out of stock."
Is there a similar product available elsewhere?
Awesome Products would be nice, but price for shipping is extreeeeeeemly. I.e. If you just want to buy a small board for ESP01, the shipping costs are much more than the board itself. If I want to buy a small board from chineese, I pay most time nothing for shipping. Price for shipping holds me back to buy small boards for test.
Yes, shipping does seem a little high. But even if it were reduced, it could never be zero. The Chinese have a special arrangement with their shipping costs (allegedly). Why? Read on...
"A big part of the explanation is a United Nations body called the Universal Postal Union. The UPU helps coordinate rates and standards between nearly every national postal system, and has been a crucial piece of global infrastructure since its founding in 1874 (it was absorbed into the United Nations only in the 20th century). But critics argue that the system now amounts to a subsidy for international shipping from developing countries and net exporters."
From: www.quora.com/How-do-Chinese-eBay-sellers-ship-so-cheaply-across-the-world
Syzmon (from AwesomePCB) may want to the the opportunity to comment on his shipping costs strategy.
Yes, you have a right, but unfortunately postal system are expensive (excepted China like Ralph mantioned). There are cheaper option, but unfortunately without any tracking and confirmation that shipment has been send. Maybe something else would be interesting for you, and that would compensate little bit cost of shipment.
As to the ATTiny board: the one size fits all (thru-hole and SMD) is an awesome idea. I do have a stock of DIP ATTiny 85s but would love to switch to SMD when that stock runs out. Having the freedom to do that without having yet another learning curve, for a new board layout, would be so much easier.
I'm going to try that SMD board out soon, just to prove to myself I can solder SMD without errors! But you need a steady hand an good eyesight (or a magnifying glass). I mention SMD soldering in my next (as yet unpublished) video too, not for the fainthearted!
Thank you for appreciation of this idea. Primary idea was to have only SMD, but then I realize that it would be easier to have alternative in case of what you currently have on your stock.
I can't find anywhere that this is sold. The link you give isn't working for me. :(
Which item is it you're having difficulty finding, Louise? Mini 'scope, ESP32 WROVER module or the Awesome PCB adapter?
@@RalphBacon Ardushield, The only place I've found it has been refference to it , but not to buy.
@@RalphBacon did you fine anywhere to get the Ardusheild ?
Unfortunately, it seems that the developer of the Ardushield, Simon Mackow, is no longer producing it. You could try contacting Awesome PCB to see whether you even get a response (www.awesomepcb.com/contact/ ) and whether they are still doing the boards (Out of Stock on their website).
They might be prepared to sell or give you the Gerber files which means you can then get PCBs for a great price at PCBWay or JLCPCB - worth asking (if you can contact someone).
@@RalphBacon when I try to go to the site I get a warning that it might be a clone fake site and can’t even look.
Going to try SMD soldering, make your life easier and get a flux pen.
In case of soldering here
www.awesomepcb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Instructable_how_to_solder_SMD_on_Awesome-PCB_rev02.pdf
I posted instruction how to solder SMD in old style with classical iron transformer soldering station.
May be helpful :)
Wow, I don't think I'd be brave enough to use one of those soldering irons for my SMD work! But amazing that it can work and, of course, shows once again that you have things covered on all fronts.
An excellent and valuable PDF, Szymon. It shows what can be done with the most basic of tools, provided one is willing to develop the skills to use them. Impressive PCBs too :-)
I have normal soldering station, but to be honest, I prefer iron soldering station for two main reasons. First would be that you can turn off any time, especialy when you pick tin from wire tin, fix for example SMD and with no rush solder it. Second that I can exchange and bend soldering wire how ever I want depend what is needed.
Thank you for nice word and appreciation. Feel free to use it :)
Nice review Ralph, some interesting bits of kit, thanks.
Yes, George, I suddenly seemed swamped by interesting bits of kit, some of which I've not even shared yet! That's what happens when you take a holiday. Still, keeps me off the streets... and hopefully my viewers entertained and informed.
I have a slightly different oscilloscope 'module' and indeed, comes in very handy for all sorts of electronic projects
Indeed, Ed, having now built said 'module' it's not bad at all considering it costs just under £17 or about $20. I mean, for Arduino / Audio type applications it's absolutely fine (and, when you think about it, a miracle of modern day electronics). Good of you to confirm your experiences, all will be revealed in the 'next' video (whatever that means).
thanks Ralph, I think i have the DSO138. Curious to see what the differences will be
should have included a prototyping area to add leds and buttons and sensors, i guess you could make daughterboards to pluging to an unused header.
That would be an interesting addition. Almost like some of the PIC development boards which have everything on them, from LED screens to simple push buttons. Perhaps Szymon will consider this too for a future enhancement. Thanks for suggesting!
At this moment thre are many traces on ArduSHIELD, because of covereage few Arduino boards and socket for ATtiny85. Because of this I'm on the way to finish this project www.awesomepcb.com/protoardupishield/
Current stage is that this board will cover also Raspberry Pi concerning prototyping area and also has 2 independent stablilizer. Any feedback are welcome. Thank you.
I've just had a quick look at your ArduPiShield and it certainly looks interesting. It states (on the board) that it is compatible with Pi Zero - presumably that also covers Pi Zero W (wireless)? I only ask this because I have a Zero W.
Pin our of Zero W is the same, from my checks. Btw ArduPiShield require additional voltage converter betwean Arduino and Raspberry Pi, so it is not ready yet. Any idea from your experience what would you like to see on ArduPiShield?
Just letting you know I just purchased the Ardushield. Thanks for the link...PEACE
And I'm sure that AwesomePCB is happy about that, ElectronicWizard . Do post back your experiences of it, though, what you find good, what could be improved (if anything) - I'm sure Szymon is tuned in to the responses to this review! All Arduino information (and experiences) shared are good.
Got it. OK....PEACE
AwesomePCB could do the same thing for the various 'ESP' style boards which are becoming more popular every day. Just a thought...PEACE
Thanks for feedback, which model of ESP would you like to cover? Would you like to keep the same idea with connection to breadboard?
The same thing you did with all the various versions of the various Arduinos. You could do the same thing for all the various versions of the ESPs. Just a suggestion...PEACE
I do like the concept of the ArduBreadboard shield. Its ability to accommodate all the various flavours of Arduino is an excellent idea. So, the uno can do what it was meant to do in the first place: allow the developer to debug his algorithm and circuit and then just build the resultant firmware on the target Arduino form. The "pier" that extends the pinout to the breadboard is also excellent. Not having to worry about some calamity, say a curious cat, destroying the layout. Could it be improved? Weeeeell, it would have been awesome if the pinout of the "pier" was the same as a 28 pin Atmega328p IC and then all the probable targets would be accommodated. Excellent find, Ralph.
Indeed, Michael, I have to ensure Benny doesn't get too curious about some of my rats nests, er, prototypes! A;lthough now I have the Ardushield that will be mitigated somewhat. I too think the pinoout would be better if it emulated the standard Uno / Nano layout, perhaps that something for a future design consideration by the maker?
I placed from curiosity 28 pin Atmega328p IC on ArduSHIELD, take a lot of space, and that would be possible but will require additional space. Adding 28 pin Atmega328p IC also would required some power supply, reset and few other components. I will think about it. Thanks for feedback.
I love your video man!!! GREAT JOB... I started to make some arduino videos, could you come check it out and tell me what you think... thanks
Glad you like them. Yours too seem to be very good and address a different audience to me (which is good for both of us!). I wish you every success in your channel.
thank you..