Some of the DIY Tools For Arduino SCM Enthusiasts

Have you ever felt that sometimes it is inconvenient to solder the Arduino board when lack something to fix it? Depending on the hot air gun holder, you easily to complete the operation. Then, let me tell you how to use it as following.

1. Set the height adjustment knob, put the heat gun on the shelf, then you can turn it into 360 O. Suitable for use (portable Large platform Heat gun for your choice).

2.Humanization and multifunctional accessory, scientific design, you can put anywhere you want. Strong magnet attachment, which is convenient and stable. Originate erect clips, sensing circuit design.

3.Holder universal repair, make the plant tin seasier the BGA, and cause gravity, allow you to work with all kinds of IC, easier operation and good looking.

At the same time, I think you also need the hot gun, I suggest you a good one called 110v heat gun. And you just need $ 45.45 costing and you can get it from Banggood. 

Yesterday, I purchased two kinds of Arduino boards at this platform, one is the cnc interface board, while another is the lcr meter kit. Both of them are pretty good and separately sold $ 6.35 and $ 13.49. If you are interested in them, you also can have a try! 

Load NodeMCU in ESP8266 ESP-01 (and other)

Towards the end of 2014 has begun to talk about a numbered ESP8266 wireless serial port first one began to speak of him as a simple way to connect a development board via WiFi, for example a plate Arduino chip environment.

But we are now faced with the explosion of the true potential of this chip, because it is not simply a dedicated administration RF communications under the 802.11 b / g / n chip, but also incorporates a microprocessor to 80MHz ( up to 160MHz), which can be programmed in the same way that we can program the Atmega using Arduino.

But even more! firmware that has ported Lua (such as language) to ESP8266 already exists, allowing us with a simple syntax program this microcontroller design brings communication skills appropriate to the more widespread standard.

But ... it will be very expensive ... who would think that for $3.12 you can have all that? Let us begin!

This can be confusing for some people ... more than one way to find the chip ESP8266!

Different types of plates, different productions, with greater or lesser number of available connections ... ESP-01, ESP-02, ESP-07, ESP-12 ...

In the end it is the same chip, but with different options both in connection with particular reference to the antenna and its connection. Taking antennas based simply on a track in the own circuit board in zigzag, to a connector for an external antenna.

We appreciate in each case what is best for us, in this example we will use the most common and widespread model, the ESP-01, 8 connections available and a printed antenna on board.

Actually, this one is sold in a price of $ 3.21 at Banggood. If you need to buy scm components, you also can purchase at this wholesale platform. Additionally, the lm317 power supply is also one kind of excellent Arduino kit that you can have a try. 

Alpha 1S & 2016 CCTV Spring Festival Gala

Have you watched this year’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a Chinese grand ceremony? Well…As Chinese, my families and me watch Spring Festival Gala every year like most Chinese family at New Year’s Eve. This year, a big surprise appeared on the stage of CCTV Spring Festival Gala. A program called Hero which performed by Sun Nan a Chinese famous singer and 540 Alpha 1s caught millions of people’s eyes all over the world.

It was amazing and unbelievable that so many robots performed on such a huge stage without any mistakes. But Alpha 1s and its players had done it! That one minute performance on stage requiring ten years of practice has always been a true portrayal of the fine art performers. As a dancing robot, in order to show its best performance to national audiences, Alpha 1s also did a lot of effort. The flexible dancing and neatly lined up, Alpha 1S showed its powerful performance.

Alpha 1S can be infinitely extended in software and applications, and also can be compatible with both IOS and Android mobile phone systems. Through the data cable, Alpha 1S can be connected to computers. Through special software, users can edit their own procedures without the need of programming knowledge of systems. And the entire editing process is for 3D visualization, user can edit preview ALPHA 1S, which makes the whole process more intuitive.

In addition, Alpha 1S has been added a new "read-back" feature, users can edit directly on the fuselage. The mobile phone APP which connects the robot Alpha 1S can record every movement trajectory and angle data of Alpha 1S , which reproduce the movements to achieve "read-back" to make editing Alpha 1S action more convenient and user-friendly.

During the performing at New Year’s Eve, 540 Alpha 1S were arranged in 4 9x15-squares. In order to allow Alpha 1S of each array can have 3 different sets of action in pursuit of a better stage effects, technicians were tailored 12 steps. Each step is designed by taking into account the range of motion of the robot, but also to coincide with the song on the rhythm. It’s really not a small challenge. The lineup even has been applied for a Guinness world record.

These cute and cool Alpha 1S robots in 2016 CCTV Spring Festival Gala would be remembered by all Chinese people and artificial intelligence territories. There is no doubt that many people want to put Alpha 1S as permanent collection for memorial. I believe that Alpha 1S will bring joy to increasingly more people.

REVIEW: MINIX NEO S905 U1 with SoC AMLogic

Today, the analysis of the new TV-Box MINIX NEO U1 we present, this model features the latest SoC AMLogic S905 which features Cortex A-53 cores 64bit. A device that will keep the classic design of the models of the brand and that brings an internal hardware quality, and as always we have a well worked firmware and a version of XBMC specifically developed in collaboration with developers KODI. We will see that this highly anticipated device such definde in the review that you have below.

The MINIX NEO TV-Box U1 comes in a cardboard box quite low, in the front we have the logo of MINIX and key data from this model. At one level we have the TV-Box encased and protected by plastic, found below the IR remote control, a power converter 5V 3A compliant wireless antenna with 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, cable microUSB OTG, cable microUSB to USB type A upgrade, cable HDMI 2.0 and English manual.

How can we see Box MINIX NEO U1 looks very similar to other models of the same brand design, have a rounded plastic block with brand logo embossed on the top. On the front we find a blue status LED and IR control receiver.

On one side are the power button, three USB 2.0 connectors, microSD card reader, Kensington lock and a microUSB OTG connector that enables you to update this unit from a PC with the included cable.

Looking at the back are other connectors, have headphone jack, microphone jack, HDMI 2.0 video output, optical SPDIF, Gigabit Ethernet connector and a round power input.

The power adapter that comes with MINIX NEO U1 has all European certificates, have an output of 5V and 3A which gives us a total of 15W enough to power this device and some peripherals.

Looking at the bottom of the device can four rubber feet that prevent slipping TV-Box, on one side we have a small hole that serves to press the reset button to update from a PC. The MINIX NEO TV-Box U1 includes a fairly large wifi antenna supports 2.4 and 5GHz networks in our test we can see that the reception is pretty good.

Additiobnally, you also can choose other excellent one, for example, MXIII-G. 

Kotion Each G9000 Headset, Stylish and Professional For Enthusiasts

If you see the Kotion Headset before, you should find that it has a series of stylish ones and some of them look similar. For example, Kotion Each G2100 and Kotion Each G2200. Returning to the point, this test will tell you something about Kotion Each G9000 Headset, the Gaming Headset is designed especially for the enthusiastic game fans and music lovers. If you are looking for a stylish headset and professional, the headset is best for you. The length of the ear Stereo Gaming Headset with noise cancellation and echo cancellation technology is a set of professional headphones for desktop, notebook, laptop, etc. 

Moreover, the headset can also offer wonderful 7.1 surround sound effect when playing games and listening to music. Its soft leatherette ear pad headphones game can isolate greatly sounds around you, so you can hear the words and the sound clearly. Its lightweight and compact portable size is perfectly suited for travel.

Diameter 40 mm high precision driver, you bring vivid sound field and sound clarity, allowing you to receive any details of sound and experience a battlefield realistic game. You can greatly enjoy various games. Highly sensitive microphone can pick up clear voice and let you communicate clearly. The clear LED lights are designed headphones, adding charm to the game play, emphasizing the atmosphere of the game.

In addition to, earmuffs uses material from skin-friendly leather and pills Over-ear super soft it more comfortable to wear. Professional game headset, perfect for playing games, listening to music, NetChat, etc. Adjustable headband is made of high quality materials, it is not easy to deformation and fracture.High-strength stranded wire overstriking with PVC layer, resistant to wear. (Little Smart Control remote online for the volume of sound, LED light and microphone).

KOTION EACH G9000 Specifications:

Brand: EVERY KOTION

Model Number: G9000 USB 7.1 Version

Conductor diameter: 40 mm

Sensitivity: 108dB +/- 3dB at 1KHz

Impedance: 32 +/- 15ohm

Frequency range: 15Hz-20KHz

Mic Dimension: 6.0 * 5.0mm

Microphone sensitivity: -38dB +/- 3dB

Impedance microphone 2.2kohm

LED Voltage: DC 5V +/- 5%

Headset Interface: USB

Cable length: Approx. 2.2m / 7.22ft

Color: Black with Red, Black with Blue (Optional).

Headphones Size: Approx. 20 * 9 * 21.5cm / 7.9 * 3.5 * 8.5in

Headphones Weight: 338 g / 11.9 oz

Package size: 22 * 9.7 * 23.6cm / 8.7 * 3.8 * 9.3in

Package weight: 562g / 19.8 ounces

Additionally, if you are interested in this type one, you also could take a consideration upon Kotion Each G8200. 

PIPO X6S new mini PC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage

Launched at the new model mini PC PIPO X6S, a device that has the SOC Intel Atom x5-Z8300 and has 4GB of RAM plus 64GB of integrated internal storage, as we have seen in a special article on x5 -Z8300 4GB of RAM can be mounted even though on the official website of Intel indicates that only support 2GB.

This new mini PC PIPO X6S only have the original specifications and a single image, we will soon have all the accurate information. By now we know that this miniPC mounts the SoC Intel Atom x5-Z8300 includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which many of our readers are always asking for this type of machines. It also has Wifi AC dual band (MT7620A), Bluetooth 4.0, 2x 10/100 Ethernet, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, internal SATA connector and HDMI 1.4 video output. As a curiosity that this miniPC can also function as a router.

Highlights:

Windows 10 Home Operating System

Intel Cherry trail Z8300 up to 1.84Ghz

Intel HD Graphics Gen8

DDR3 4GB

Nand fast flash 64GB

Wifi 802.11ac/b/g/n

Dual RJ45 interface

HDD SATA port, supports 2.5" SATA II HDD

If you are interested in it, you can purchase it at Banggood with $ 199.99. Additionally, this one is one kind of Windows system TV box, if you like the Android ones, you can purchase another one, for example, Measy B4TS.