Working with the Shield-boards and Programming "Arduino"

The functionality of Arduino is increased by using special cards - Shield. It is willing to pay for the management of one or another process. Shield connected using connectors - pins. The range of processes that can be managed by using Schild very great: from the transmission of data over Ethernet to the motor control. Process control system using Schild can be assembled by hand. "Arduino" only distributes to register in the program the role of one or another external device and directly run already own expansion cards. There are times when you want to record in the memory of some data (e.g. GPS points). "Arduino" itself cannot do this, because it does not have a memory stick. Here and useful Shield, which adds the ability to use card micro-SD up to 64 GB. Oddly enough, but the Shield you can even create yourself, for example, a simple LCD-Shield. Take the screen from an old calculator or pager attached to the pins of the board. Of course, still have to register the program to "Arduino" image display. And all homemade shields are ready.

Programs for "Arduino" written in the language are of Wired. This language is in many respects similar to C ++. However, even if you have no programming skills, then dealing with Wired is still not difficult. The forums dedicated to "Arduino" program for it called "sketches". Even the most lazy programming or not, you can find a lot of ready-made sketches.

For each sketch requires a different set of libraries. They also can search the forums for "Arduino". For beginners there is a very good reference manual with step by step instructions of writing sketches for a particular process.

BTW, you can buy the Arduino compatible kits and DIY kits (e.g. DIY oscilloscope kit, DIY LED lamp kit) at Banggood for high quality and reasonable prices.

Arduino DIY Kits for Sale at Banggood

"Arduino" is an electronic designer with the ability to connect various peripherals and software. It is designed to replace bulky analog devices and circuits and is ideal as a gift to all radio amateurs.

"Arduino" represents a cost microcontroller and a plurality of terminals own processor. The board is the foundation, which can be connected to a fairly large number of so-called shields, which extend the functionality of the board. It is used in process automation systems, but can also be easily applied in robotics. Areas of activity fees "Arduino" very much. But the popularity it has received among amateur radio is a low-cost, but very simple and multifunctional designer.

Making the "Arduino" work as you need to, you can use the programming. The process is easy, and even a beginner will cope with it. And if the user has the skills C ++, the program fee will be a very simple and fast. The main advantage is the ability to board acceding to an unlimited number of peripheral devices, thus you can achieve maximum automation. Furthermore, if anything novice will not be obtained, it does not matter. In the network there are many communities with a mass of information and instructions on programming and connection. "Arduino" beginner radio amateurs - is a good choice.

It should be noted that the designer is working on free software (for example, a special Linux distribution), so pay extra for the operating system and software do not have to.

BTW, you can buy the Arduino DIY Kits (e.g. DIY acrylic box, DIY adjustable power supply) at Banggood for high quality and reasonable prices.

How to Make a Wooden Clock

Watch formed in the body of the tree need not be expensive. Handyman can assemble their own hands, at a cost significantly less than for the purchase of the finished product. If you make such a clock high quality, they will not look worse than the factory.

Calculate the forces. Depending on your existing skills, or fabricate the body clock completely from scratch, or take the finished wooden box. The size and layout of the boxes depend on the requirements for you to watch. Watches can be small or large, vertically or horizontally. The watch case is required to have a front wall that opens to the side, and the lock of the wall. It may be, for example, an ordinary magnetic latch.

For the manufacture of the dial, use a sheet of thin steel. Cut out of the plate it desired dimensions. In the middle drill the hole for the mounting thread mechanism. Paint the sheet in a light color, let the paint dry, and then gently apply the division and numbers, using ink and pen. Strengthen mechanisms with the help of regular nuts and washers (if any), and put the arrow so that all of them were aimed at the division corresponding to 12 hours. Note that in the wooden watch second hands are usually absent, so do not install this arrow.

Using the jigsaw, and cut a hole in the hull, the size of a little less than the face. Place around the perimeter molding, and on the reverse side - glass. Secure dial mechanism together with the front wall from the back side at a distance of about one centimeter on its surface. For this purpose, together with screws, washers and nuts use rigid tube, for example, cut from the pen housing. Make sure that the front wall can be opened and closed together with the mechanism. Install the battery in the clock, and then set the current time, close the front wall and put on the table clocks, cupboards, etc.

If you still don’t know how to make the wooden clock, you can buy the wood alarm clock at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other electronic gadgets and tools (e.g. stud bra, stud tool for clothes) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

Yongnuo E-TTL Wireless Flash Receiver for Canon New RT Flash System

Several power modes are fine adjustment of photos brightness. Flash provides the ability to shoot in a place where the light is very small, great photos. It is possible to check the light level using the test mode. But in my opinion, I wanted to buy it a diffuser.

The flash has a structure scattering shutter. With the Canon camera flash works perfectly in the "Wireless flash". The price is very low for a decent quality. I advise you to try it. Yongnuo YNE3-RX is the world first E-TTL wireless flash receiver for Canon new RT flash system. It makes E-TTL flashes compatible with RT master flashes like Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and commanders as ST-E3-RT and YN-E3-RT. It is particularly suitable for those who takes not so long ago and just want to try to work with an external flash.

BTW, you can buy this Yongnuo flash at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get some Walkie Talkie accessories (e.g. YANTON radio Walkie Talkies Handheld Microphone) there with high quality and reasonable prices. 

How to Connect a CCTV Camera

In today's world, people are increasingly set the camera surveillance. Someone is to watch over the home staff, someone, to know that in his absence in the house all right. But the camera is necessary not only to establish, but also to connect.

BTW, you can buy the wireless WiFi security camera (e.g. VStarcam C7824WIP) at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other security gadgets (e.g. window vibration alarm) there with high quality and reasonable prices

Once the camera is selected, it should connect. Included with the camera is also a monitor via the buyout, you can view everything that removes the camera. Then you need to decide on the place where the camera will be installed. And there are some important parameters: the height of the camera and viewing angle. Heed these parameters. After all, they determine the correct image. Places are selected? The installation starts.

Connecting the camera CCTV comes with two cables - power and coaxial. The power supply provides a direct camera. Coaxial serves to transmit clear images. But we must take into account the yardage between the signal receiver and the camera. It is necessary that the received signal quality and was clear. Install and connect your camera is simple, the main thing to remember about the rules when working with electrical appliances. Then the installation and connection process is entirely secure.

How to Connect a Digital Video Camera

Traveling to different cities and countries, many take with them not only cameras, but also digital cameras. They are distinguished by the presence of special analog block that allows you to store on your computer captured video in excellent quality. For this purpose, there is a special "capture card", which operate via IEEE1394.

Install software for computer mini DV digital camcorder, which records video on the film cassette. It usually comes bundled on the disc. But it can also be downloaded in the internet. Take a for example, Nikon UC E6 USB cable, one side of which is a standard connector, and the other mini-USB. Connect to your computer first, and the second into the slot “Access” on the digital camcorder. Turn off and then, and another is not necessary. Set the switch on the camcorder to “Camera”, or the like. This mode and USB port allow you to use the camcorder as a web-camera, and through it you can take pictures. The quality of video and photo depends on the device matrix. BTW, you can get the photo studio equipment from Banggood.

Set the switch on the digital camcorder to “Video”, i.e. it is in VCR mode. Because of the USB ports transfer speed is not great, only 4 Mbit / sec, with it cannot be saved on the computer captured video in high quality. To do this, use other equipment. But to send it by e-mail is quite suitable. Video files are saved in .wmv format. 

Set the computer FireWire card (IEEE1394), if it is not integrated into the motherboard. To do this, turn off the computer and insert it into the slot. After turning on the computer system install by yourself, take the cable with 4 or 6 or connectors depending on the equipment. Turn off the camera. Connect one end of the board IEEE1394, and the second - a digital video camera in “DV” connector. The data rate on this port is not less than 400 Mbit / s, so it allows you to save files in excellent quality in .avi format, although it need to have a lot of free space on your hard drive. One minute video will be 172 MB. After that, special programs can compress it to a manageable size.

What Is Better to Choose a Game Console: the PS3 or Xbox 360?

Despite the fact that at the end of 2013 came just two games of the new generation of consoles - the PS4 and Xbox the One, the popularity of the previous models - PS3 and Xbox 360 - did not decreased, but rather on the contrary, has increased dramatically. This is primarily due to the fall in prices for the past generation consoles and games for them. But what better to choose a game console - Sony Playstation 3 or Xbox 360?

The community of gamers can be divided into two opposing camps - fans of Sony Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The fans force manifest partiality, they cannot give an objective assessment of a gaming console, so the front of a newcomer who is only going to discover the world of video games is not easy the choice between the two leading producer - Sony and Microsoft.

Design

The design of both consoles is stylish brevity, but for PS3 Slim dimensions slightly inferior to the size of Xbox 360. White game console from Microsoft looks very impressive, but the Sony Playstation 3 in the black case of tinted plastic is no less luxurious. BTW, you can buy wholesale Xbox 360 console at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other game accessories (e.g. Xbox 360 USB controller cable, white PS Vita case) there with high quality and reasonable prices.

Specifications

The inner filling is considered one of the most important factors influencing the choice of a game console and the clear leader here is the Xbox 360, in which the CPU and GPU are endowed with more power, which means that Microsoft's console is able to process more data in comparison with a competitor.

As for the video, there is no doubt the first place is to give a Sony Playstation 3, which is equipped with a system from NVIDIA, which produces only exemplary and functional graphics. That is why the PS3 console is capable of operating at 600 MHz, while the Xbox 360, the figure does not exceed 500 MHz.

Sony PS4 Accessories for Sale at Banggood

The eighth generation of the beloved consoles market exploded in 2013 and became the dream and goal of most gamers who are fans of PS platform. In the near future the price of PS4 console will be reduced, and thus it will be available to the majority, wishing to purchase its users. Prices for PS4 accessories are also reduced, and all who wish to purchase an optional gamepad, keyboard or remote control is left to wait quite a bit to the cost decreased by 20%.

High-tech gamepad Dual Shock 4 with built-in touch panel has become an excellent alternative to the mouse for the console. Built-in gyroscope allows you to interact with the game interface on a different level: it can be used to "draw" and maneuver the vehicle. However, PS4 console with standard equipment includes only one gamepad, so fans those who play Versus will have to buy a second time.

In the service of PS Network offers a very wide selection of games with the possibility of joint combat or fight against each other, so buying second Dual Shock for most users - only a matter of time. However, the average gamer needs are not limited to the purchase of the second gamepad. Despite the presence on it the touch pad and gyroscope, which has become a kind of alternative to the Kinect system, many complain about the inconvenience of the input text content. With the advent of chatting in "get-together" games and service, where you can correspond with friends, the problem has worsened even more.

BTW, you can buy the Sony gaming headphones for PS4 at Banggood. Besides, you can easily get other wholesale video game accessories (e.g. steering wheel handle) there with high quality and reasonable prices. 

How to Choose a Game Console for the Child

Sooner or later every parent hears their child's request to buy a game console. But if young parents the choice was quite small, but now stores just bursting on the number of different models of game consoles. Select by yourself from such a large number is difficult, so you should first examine the range of game consoles and their characteristics.

Game consoles are stationary and portable. Stationary models will not work without a TV. These include Dendy, Sega Megadrive, Sony Playstation 2, Sony Playstation 3, XBox 360, and Wii. On the TV, picture quality will be better, and the baby's eyes are less tired. These models are easy to pick up and connect various accessories for gaming: the steering wheel, the pedals, and the gun. The bad news is that the stationary model cannot take with you on your trip, and you cannot play them on the way to work or on vacation. Another disadvantage of these models is that the TV is not available during the games. This is achieved only by the presence of the second set. The portable game console is not connected to the TV. They have their own display and a battery that must be periodically recharged. These consoles include the good old Tetris, Sega Megadrive Portable, Sony Playstation Portable, and Gameboy Advance. These models can carry with them to the country, for a walk in clinic - wherever you need to "kill" time. They can connect additional cable games together. You can get these game consoles as well as other game accessories including Wii wheel controller, Wii U Bluetooth gamepad, etc. at Banggood.

More importantly the appearance of consoles is only their characteristics. The weakest of quality graphics will play Nintendo Wii console. It does not support high definition, and therefore can impair a child's vision, and his mood. The video system of this model is very weak in comparison with the XBox 360 (ATI Radeon 500 MHz). The performance will be the most powerful console PS3. But the XBox 360 has a video accelerator, which not only improves the quality of the graphics, but also enables the use of a game console as much as possible (not just for games, but also as a multimedia center). The design of consoles is important for those who appreciate style and keeps it in his apartment. Nice outline XBox 360 or a beautiful silver body PS2 perfectly suited to modern televisions. Noise of prefixes is not too high. But the compact Wii will be much quieter than powerful Xbox.

USB Gadgets for Sale at Banggood

Among the computer active users are very popular variety of USB-gadgets. The USB-gadgets are very convenient as they are inserted into a special slot in the computer and work on it, for they do not need any separate outlet or other devices.

There are a variety of gadgets, and the most popular is the USB humidifier. It refreshes the air within the desktop. It does not take up much space.

Now online stores you can find a lot of the USB-clothes. The most common are the gloves and slippers. This heated clothing, so it cannot be frozen. For example, there is USB mittens. Maybe when you're playing in an air-conditioned room or in the winter time, then the USB Heating gloves may suits your need. It has a warming pad inside. Once you plug it in the USB port, it will be warming your hands. Do a great job de-frosting your hands and great for those who live in cold places.

USB-heater for cup will be useful for those who like to drink coffee or tea at the computer. This gadget with a cup of coffee, tea or other drink continually heated, so the contents will not be cool.

USB fan. In the summer, it is simply irreplaceable. The fan is connected to a computer or laptop, and refreshes your workplace flow of cool air.

USB-refrigerator is also very popular in the summer, when outside is hot and really want a cold drink. It is particularly relevant when you are in an environment where there is a refrigerator, for example, in nature. And then you do not need to run around in search of the store, where they sell cool drinks.

USB-ashtray. Inside it there is a fan, and it is closed, so no smoke from cigarettes into the air, and therefore, does not prevent anyone from others.

You can get all the USB gadgets above at the online store, Banggood. And also, you can easily find many other USB gadgets or accessories there, including USB voltage booster, USB female coupler, etc.

Tips for Making an Underwater Camera

Watch the underwater world is very exciting, but many do not know how to dive, even being able to swim well. In addition, it is desirable to record the observation, using the means of photo and video. It will help you in this special underwater camera.

Take along the shore of a river or the sea a normal netbook. To avoid electric shock, do not try to feed it at the same time from any sources other than the built-in battery. Fully charge the battery before taking pictures.

Get the cheapest web camera that you can. The only requirement for it is the compatibility with the operating system installed on a netbook (Linux or Windows). Despite the fact that the underwater housing for a camera you must initially make high-quality and very tight, fully guarantee the reliability not possible, so the camera must be taken such that it is a pity not to drown. You can get the underwater camera fish finder at Banggood. Of course, you can also easily find other electronics there, for example, universal printed circuit board, universal keyless car remote, etc.

Buy USB-extension cable about five meters long. You can connect the camera to the netbook. Netbook itself is located on the shore so that the water in it could not get into any situation. Next to him is to continuously watch partner.

The junction connector the webcam to the socket extension cord tightly wrap in several layers of duct tape. Despite this, in any case, do not immerse it in water.

How to Play the Wii

After buying and unpacking Nintendo Wii consoles for the start of the game you will need to make a connection and do some settings through its interface. The prefix can be connected to a TV. Also, you need to properly install the Sensor Bar, which is responsible for the recognition of player movement. Only after proper installation process you will be able to enjoy the game on the wholesale consoles.

Display output from the console to the TV using a Wii RCA cable, which also comes with the console. Insert one end of the wire into the appropriate slot on the device. The other end of the TV set in the composite slot in accordance with the instructions for use.

Connect your Nintendo Wii into a power outlet and press the power button, which should light up in red. Open the front panel card slot and install a USB flash drive. This will allow you to save progress in games.

Press the power button and wait for the screen to the console. Click the Sync button on each of the devices (at the console and remote control) and wait for the definition of a connected Wii game remote controller on the screen. Now you can use the Wii pink remote to select a console menu.

Install disc into your console and wait for the game menu. Point the remote control at the TV and press the A button to select a disc in the upper left corner of the screen. Click on the Start button. Following the instructions and icons on the screen, start the process of the game.

Wii System Settings are available by pressing the appropriate button on the left bottom of the TV. Select Date Management to set the date and time and the Wii Settings for console management settings. 

How to Burn the Game on the Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS is a popular handheld gaming device. A large number of exclusive games for the console released, which are often found in stores is quite problematic. However, the device can run games downloaded from the Internet.

Purchase a special adapter for the Nintendo DS, able to read the flash drive in various formats. You can purchase it at a specialty store or order of games on the Internet. This adapter has the size of a conventional DS-cartridge, which supplied the usual games for Nintendo. Most models of adapters focused on the format Micro SD card and SDHC, no more than 4 GB. Download from the Internet the newest firmware for the Nintendo DS. Insert the flash drive into the computer card reader and unzip the firmware file on it with any archiver (e.g. WinRAR program). Create a folder to which you download the game for consoles. The directory must be in your name only letters. Go to any site with games for the console, select the file you want and download it. Any downloaded program must have the extension.

Move the downloaded game into the created folder on the flash drive. Remove the SD-card from the computer connector, insert it into the adapter. Connect the cartridge to the console. Turn on the console and from the list, and select the downloaded game. Many applications support for DS Nintendo WFC protocol, allowing you to play with other users in the games on the internet using Wi-Fi. To use this feature, make sure that nearby there is Wi-Fi access point. And if you need any DS cases (e.g. 3DS aluminum case), you can get them from Banggood. Also you can easily get electrical gadgets and tools there, for example, all in one battery charger, etc.

Come to the game and select the Nintendo WFC section, go to Settings - Wi-Fi connection Settings. In the list, select an empty connection, click on Search for an Access Point, and wait until the search is complete. Select the found point.

Return to the Nintendo WFC menu, click WFC Match. Confirm the connection to the server and make a note of the displayed friend code. In the list of players to select their opponents, wait until the enemies on the screen.

How to Choose a Tripod for Video Camera

Choosing a tripod for video camera largely depends on the purpose for which you use the technique. Depending on whether you shoot at a professional or semi-professional level or limited amateur rollers depend tripod design features and, as a consequence, its price.

One of the most important parameters IS the permissible load on the tripod. It must match the weight of your equipment, and even better - a bit more than him. And if you need a tripod for video camera, you can get it from Banggood. Also you can easily get other camera photography acc there, for example, backpack name tags, etc.

Structural strength depends on the material from which made rack. For a compact amateur camera, you will not use in extreme conditions, you can buy a plastic tripod. He gives strength to other models, but wins in terms of ease and cost. Aluminum camera tripod is much more resistant and durable. In addition, they are quite suitable for carrying and not a lot of cost. This embodiment can be called a compromise. If you are not strapped for cash, buy a tripod carbon fiber or steel. They are very durable, carbon fiber and at the same time light enough and capable of absorbing micro-vibration.

On the weight of the product and affect its design. A monopod is easier to carry around - it consists of only one rod, which is mounted on the ground or any other suitable support. Such support does not need a long time to disassemble and assemble. However, it is less stable and convenient than tripod. It additionally is supported by three "legs" and the central rod can be pulled up by increasing the maximum possible height of the shooting.

Tripod resistance can be increased by the material from which made lugs on the legs. Rubber is useful when shooting indoors with a smooth hard floor. Spikes will fix the tripod in the soft soil. If you plan to shoot in different conditions - and on the streets and in the buildings - choose a tripod with the combined type of tip.

Secondary characteristic is that also need to be taken into account - the color of the tripod. Light metal racks can reflect bright light, which means that glare will fall on the subject. Therefore, during operation or under bright artificial light of day will be more convenient tripod in black.

How to Choose the Battery Charger

No cell phone is difficult to imagine the life of modern man - but in order to provide you with uninterrupted telephone communications and related facilities. It takes time to charge from time to time. To do this, there are chargers for mobile phones, is attached to each model when purchasing. Sometimes chargers supplied in the kit to the phone is broken, the buyer faces a problem of choosing a new charger. How to find a suitable and functional charger for your phone?

To start, decide what type charger you need - passive, such as those supplied with the phone at purchase, or impulse. All of these chargers (e.g. 15V charger) you can find at Banggood. Also you can easily get electrical gadgets and tools there, for example, 110V to 220V step up transformer, AC adapter 12V 4A, etc.

Switching devices also have drawbacks - for example, charging the battery is not fully discharged, you risk is to recharge it and contribute to the reduction of battery life and performance.

There are also charging at the microprocessor control to prevent accidental recharging, but, in spite of their high reliability, for such cell charger is almost non-existent. Furthermore, such chargers are very expensive and not suitable for all types of batteries.

Acquire charger corresponding power specified in the characteristics of the power required to charge your phone. Also the charger connector should fit the connector into the phone to prevent damage to the device.

If your phone supports charging from your computer - Use this handy function: it eliminates the danger of overcharging and maintains in good condition the battery and allows you to simultaneously charge your phone and use its content through a computer interface.

How to Choose and Buy the Radio

Modern radios allow high-quality stereo sound and listening to radio broadcasts from all over the world. Radio claimed motorists, vacationers, housewives, office workers, as it allows to obtaining information, and does not distract from the work.

If you decide to buy a radio, you should get acquainted with the models offered by the market. First of all, it is traditional devices and digital radio, where the focus of modern computer technology.

If you need a radio for long hikes, trips to nature, to the country, you'll like the Baofeng 2 way radios, which are equipped with a digital tuner and can catch the medium and long wave with an antenna. The receiver will know the weather forecast, cheer up a nice melody. To fit enough to hike affordable-wave radios, because on the road may be breakage and loss. A convenient option could be built dynamo or removable battery as the battery.

An important part of all-wave receiver is an antenna. It should be long enough to catch a good wave. One has to choose the model radios with external antenna connection, which promotes quality signal reception. To make it convenient to operate the radio in a dark tent, it must be equipped with a backlight. To buy a radio for trips to nature, you can choose from a wide range of online stores. In addition to the characteristics described above, it has built an MP3-player and can play files from an external SD-card. Radio receivers of this model are the representatives of the new generation. They have a large number of memory cells are stereo headphone jack, clock. Digital receivers are equipped with an LCD screen, a telescopic antenna.

You can choose and buy radios at Banggood. Also, I think you can easily find other electronics there, for example, Bluetooth flash drive, Bosch drill motor, etc.