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- RF Explorer UpconverterSKU: SS114991131 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer Upconverter is a high-performance RF frequency mixer to enable input frequency ranges from 100KHz to 250MHz in RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer and other devices such as SDR and wideband radios.
- RF Explorer LCD screenSKU: SS308010000 Brand: Seeed StudioReplacement LCD for RF Explorer devices Custom model designed specifically for RF Explorer Included sticker foam for PCB assembly
- RF Explorer Signal Generator ExpansionSKU: SS114991658 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer Signal Generator Expansion adds major improvement to the standard RF Explorer RFE6GEN Generator. The new generator expansion board includes important functions requested by our most demanding customers. By adding this expansion board the RFE6GEN becomes an RF Explorer Signal Generator COMBO.
- RF Explorer RFEM2.4G PLUS ExpansionSKU: SS114991828 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer RFEM2.4G PLUS is an expansion board compatible with RF Explorer WSUB1G PLUS models. It can be assembled in PLUS models only. This expansion board adds 2.4GHz band support, covering frequency ranges used by WiFi, Bluetooth, wireless video, ISM applications, etc.$129.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $120.85 AUD, inc GST
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- RF Explorer 6G Combo (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS109990063 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, a very affordable tool for work in all popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated...$609.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $567.25 AUD, inc GST
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- RF Explorer SLIM Holder (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114992216 Brand: Seeed StudioThis custom made, high quality holder is the perfect support for your RF Explorer SLIM model, offering protection and convenient viewing angles.
- RF Explorer model WSUB1G (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS109990010 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, a very affordable tool for work in all ISM popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated...
- RF Explorer model 2.4G (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS109990011 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, aimed to provide a very affordable tool for work in all ISM popular frequency bands. It is based on...$254.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $237.10 AUD, inc GST
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- RF Explorer 3G+ IoT Shield for ArduinoSKU: SS114990813 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer 3G+ IoT modules are ready to use, advanced Spectrum Analyzer devices you can configure and control any way you want, from an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any other programming platform.$224.95 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $209.20 AUD, inc GST
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- RF Explorer WSUB1G PLUS - SlimSKU: SS114991830 Brand: Seeed Studio
RF Explorer WSUB1G+ is a powerful, high performance digital spectrum analyzer covering the 1GHz frequency range. The new SLIM model offers an outstanding, robust design, a more accessible USB connector on the side and larger, internal battery capacity
- RF Explorer Signal Generator (RFE6GEN) (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114990081 Brand: Seeed StudioThe RF Explorer Signal Generator (RFEGen) is a powerful, wideband fully programmable RF signal generator. It is the perfect companion for Spectrum Analyzer...
- RF Explorer - 3G Combo (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS109990009 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, a very affordable tool for work in all popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated...
- RF Explorer Protection Boot (Black) (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS322100016 Brand: Seeed StudioThe RF Explorer protection boot is a custom designed, high quality flexible silicone rubber shield to save your device from scratches, dings, or other...
- RF Explorer Protection Boot (Blue) (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS322100013 Brand: Seeed StudioIntroduction: The RF Explorer protection boot is a custom designed, high quality flexible silicone rubber shield to save your device from scratches, dings...
- RF Explorer EVA carrying case (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS327030021 Brand: Seeed StudioThis quality EVA case is the perfect companion for your RF Explorer unit. It will protect your device and has enough room for your antennae. Size: 15 x...
- RF Explorer 3G+ IoT Shield for Raspberry PiSKU: SS114990814 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer 3G+ IoT modules are ready to use, advanced Spectrum Analyzer devices you can configure and control any way you want, from an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or any other programming platform.
- RF Explorer Signal Generator COMBO (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114991659 Brand: Seeed StudioThe new COMBO product includes harmonic filtering, high-performance amplifiers for higher output power, fine amplitude adjustment and support for frequencies as low as 100KHz covering up to 6GHz with no gaps.
- RF Explorer IoT Touchscreen Kit For Raspberry PiSKU: SS114992066 Brand: Seeed StudioThis advanced kit provides a cost effective solution for a high performance, color touch screen Spectrum Analyzer covering 15MHz to 2700MHz. Included in the package kit are these these items:$394.95 AUD, inc GSTAvailable with 8 to 10 day lead time
- RF Explorer Cloverleaf dual band 2.4&5.8Ghz omnidirectional SMASKU: SS318020068 Brand: Seeed StudioThe CloverLeaf omnidirectional antenna is the perfect choice to use RF Explorer in 2$32.50 AUD, inc GSTAs low as $30.22 AUD, inc GST
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- RF Explorer Near Field Antenna Kit (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114990811 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer Near Field Antenna Kit is a collection of high performance set of 4 antennas designed for the most demanding RF diagnosis tasks:
- RF Explorer Pro - Touch Screen Spectrum AnalyzerSKU: SS114993046 Brand: Seeed StudioThe RF Explorer®Pro is an highly-integrated RF analysis and optimization instrument, that presents the ability of a Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, and...
- RF Explorer - Raspberry Pi Touch screen HolderSKU: SS114992067 Brand: Seeed StudioThis useful Acrylic custom designed holder is the perfect for the Raspberry Pi 7" official Touchscreen. It helps keep the Touchscreen in a right angle, and takes very little desk area.
- RF Explorer H-Loop Near Field Antenna (RFEAN25) (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114990711 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer RFEAH-25 is a 25mm diameter, high performance near field H-Loop antenna. RFEAH-25 is a very sensitive, compact and easy to use H-loop near...
- RF Explorer 6G Combo PLUS - Slim (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114992145 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer 6G COMBO+ is the most powerful Spectrum Analyzer model, covering the full 6GHz range starting at 50KHz up to 6.1GHz with no gaps or limitations.
- RF Explorer ISM Combo PLUS - Slim (Seeed Studio)SKU: SS114991829 Brand: Seeed StudioRF Explorer ISM COMBO+ is a powerful, high performance digital spectrum analyzer covering the 1GHz frequency range starting at 50KHz, and 2.35GHZ to 2.55GHz for scanning the popular 2.4GHz band.
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Arduino Uno Q Explained | A Hybrid Linux and Microcontroller Dev Board
In this guide, we’re taking a close look at the Arduino Uno Q — Arduino’s new hybrid development board that combines a Linux single board computer with a dedicated microcontroller. A device that feels like not...
Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura
Ultimaker Cura is an excellent slicing software to get the best out of your 3D printers and make the greatest models it possibly can, but it can do so much more! Cura is a brilliant means to inspire and expand your own creativity particular...
Optimal Layer Exposure Time for Perfect Resin Prints
Layer Exposure Time is the crucial parameter that when dialed in will change average 3D resin printed components into awesome, crispy, final results that capture every single detail of the CAD model. As a general rule for Normal Layer ...
Custom Object Detection Models Without Training | YOLOE & Raspberry Pi
In this guide, we will be exploring YOLOE, a computer vision model that allows you to create custom object detection models through prompts - no training processes required! We are going to be learning how this vision model works and how t...
YOLO Pose Estimation on the Raspberry Pi AI Hat+ | Writing Custom Python Code
In this guide, we will be setting up and using YOLO pose estimation with the Raspberry Pi AI HAT, as well as exploring how to use it alongside your own Python code so you can use pose estimation in your projects. We will be taking a look a...
Raspberry Pi Pico with LoRaWAN and The Things Network - Makerverse LoRa-E5 Module - Transmit Weather Data into IoT
Feel restricted by your connectivity? Want to send data from a remote node 10km away from civilization? Or ~3km when you are in a built-up civilization. Feel the urge for Liberation? Then I have the solution for you! Using only hardware bu...
Python Variables and Types
Continuing our Python journey deeper into this dynamo of a programming language we will take a leap into variables and types. Variables are one of the most fundamental concepts and exist in pretty much all programming languages. Variables a...
Raspberry Pi and the IQaudio DAC+ | Volumio and Raspberry Pi OS | Hi-Fi on a Ras-Pi
Flawless high-quality audio output on a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer! All is achieved by the IQaudio DAC+ HAT. This dedicated DAC lets you enjoy high-quality, distortion-free, artifact-free, low noise, and high-bitrate audio playback...
Set Up a Geophone with a Raspberry Pi and an ADC (ADS1115)
Geophones are devices that generate electric signals proportional to the particle velocity in a sound/compression wave. More simply a Geophone is a super low frequency microphone for the ground. Geophones are used around the world to measu...
Layer Heights when Resin 3D Printing | Accurate 28mm Scale Models or Maximum Printer Output
Speed or Perfection? That choice is what an understanding of Layer Heights whenever Resin 3D printing is going to provide you. Any Traditional Resin 3D Printer worth its salt will let you print with Layer Heights between 10 Micron to 100 Mi...
Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of bite-sized videos that cover everything you'll need to know to get started with your Raspberry Pi, and start making awesome project...
Getting Started with Voltage Dividers | A Practical Guide for Makers
In this guide we will be taking a practical look at Voltage dividers - one of the most fundamental circuits in the world of electronics and this guide will hopefully be the only guide a maker ever needs to read. We will be taking a look at...
How to add mmWave Radar to a Pico | Detect and Track Humans
In this guide, we will be learning how to use the RD-03D radar sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico so you can detect and track humans in your next project. We will be looking at how it operates and what you will get out of it, how to con...
Improving 3D Printed Models - Ultimaker Cura
If your 3D printer is an Ultimaker S5 then your prints will almost always come out looking brilliant. Although achieving desirable 3D printed components can sometimes require troubleshooting to resolve print errors. These errors often can ...
How to Control a Water Pump with an Arduino
In this guide, we will explore how you can use an Arduino to control a pump. Whether you're creating a cooling system, designing a DIY water fountain, or constructing an automatic plant-watering setup, this tutorial will provide all the kn...
How To Customise Your Pi 500+ RGB Keyboard | Custom Effects & Python Scripts
In this guide, we’re going diving into everything custom RGB on the Pi 500+. If you have one, chances are you have played around with some of the RGB presets that come loaded with it, but we can take things way further. We&rsqu...
xTool P3 First Time Cutting Quick Start Guide
In this guide, we’re going to get you all the way from "I don’t know what a laser cutter is" to holding your very first custom creation cut on the xTool P3. We’re going to start with some important safety tips, look at ho...
How to Get Cleaner 3D Print Supports with PLA and PETG
In this guide, we will be exploring how to use PETG as a support interface layer for PLA prints (and vice versa), a multi-material technique that allows you to print perfectly clean and smooth overhangs. We are going to be looking at the b...
Control Large GoBILDA DC Motors With a Raspberry Pi - Pololu Motoron HAT
This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control any large DC Motors that we stock with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, through code or through a Bluetooth Controller. To clarify (in my mind) a large DC Motors runs at 12+ Volt...
Effective Ways To Measure Distance In Maker Projects
In this guide, we’re going to explore some of the most effective ways to measure distance in maker projects. Whether you’re working on a robotics project, an automatic door, or just trying to figure out how far away the fridge ...
Arduino Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Arduino Workshop, where you'll be able to follow our guided course which covers everything you'll need to know in order to create your own Arduino projects and become a leveled up maker. My name is Sam and along with being ...
MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop
Welcome to the MicroPython for micro:bit workshop! This workshop is aimed at makers who want to start programming with MicroPython, we will be using the micro:bit as it is very easy to use so we can cover the important concepts that will ap...
Getting Started With Ultra-Wideband & Measuring Distances| Arduino & Pico Guide
In this guide, we will be exploring ultra-wideband modules and how you can use them to add robust distance measurements to your next maker project. We'll be learning how these incredible little boards work, what you can expect from them, a...
Zero To Maker Workshop | Fab Academy (Our Experience)
Welcome to 'Zero to Maker,' a workshop that will walk through and introduce a ton of tools and skills to help Makers of all skill levels! In this series, Jaryd and Liam will be completing projects as a part of the 2024 Fab Academy and...
House Power and Solar Monitor
I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...
I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...
The Great Doorbell Hack
Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try thi...
Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try thi...
DIY Pi Buggy
The motivation behind this project came from a robotics and engineering club that I've been going to. I've been saving my money and building up an understanding of raspberry pi and electronics. The reason I chose this project was to get use...
Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck (SDR Edition)
I’ve always wanted a compact, rugged, and portable computer that can withstand any environment thrown at it. I’m a huge fan of Raspberry Pi computers and stumbled across Jay Doscher’s awesome designs for fitting Raspberry Pis in Pelican ca...
Smart Watering System
Introduction This began as an idea after building a very basic single-channel unit. Commercial smart watering systems use a Wifi connection to the internet and get weather reports to determine the level of watering required. These systems...
433mHz Radio connected pool thermometer
I was wanting to know what the water temperature was without having to physically go and check and I was curious about how warm the water would get during a sunny day and how much heat was lost overnight. I am interested in the idea of home...
SOLARBOI
Since I was young, I've always loved to explore. Over the years, I've tinkered with RC cars and played with planes, which were always plenty of fun. But I always dreamed of going out further - out into the real world, far beyond the confine...
Backyard Birdcam
Introduction
I had been thinking about how best to capture clear close-up photographs of some of the many birds we see around our property for quite a while and mulling over a variet...
DIY Gameboy based on Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiGRRL)
We made a Pi Zero W retro-games console! The nostalgia is making me dizzy! If you'd like to build your own, we've put together a couple of wishlists to make things easier: For the Pi Zero W build, like in this project, check out the PiG...
Lightbox
The idea was to leverage the light transmitting properties of clear acrylic sheeting and pass LED light through it; interfering the transmission using laser cut edges which would cause the light to highlight the lines thereby creat...
The idea was to leverage the light transmitting properties of clear acrylic sheeting and pass LED light through it; interfering the transmission using laser cut edges which would cause the light to highlight the lines thereby creat...
RetroPie in a Cartridge
For $50 and some dedication a retro gaming console can be yours and with HDMI you can play it with any modern TV or monitor. Instead of using bulky and space taking cartridges and discs it's all on the console. For this build, we're going ...
IoT Chicken Shed (Arduino, Wifi)
If you have chickens and find you're not always available to close the gate at night or check the water levels each day, then why not use an ESP8266 to automate your chicken door and receive alerts door status and low water level, as well a...
IoT Soundscape
I had been captivated by the sound levels of trains I could hear passing by Metford throughout the day/night. I wondered if a sound level sensor reporting data back over LoRa would help me understand when a train was noisy. I also like the ...
Analogue Quad Oscillator Drone Synth
I have a peer-reviewed study on my desk and it confidently tells me that all the capacitors on planet Earth want to be synthesisers when they grow up. To make the world a better place, let's realise the dream of four fortunate elec...
Electronica Botanica
This piece combines recycled electronics extracted from decommissioned computers and new electronic components. I had an idea I wanted to incorporate a lighting element into a contemporary sculpture so it was just a matter of coming up with...
Mini Desk Vacuum
Chances are if you are anything like me, being a maker is often an excuse to create as big of a mess as possible during the duration of a project. And after the project is finished? You are left with an enormous mess to clean up, taking awa...
Nintendo Wii Portable | Project G-Wii
Do you love your Wii and its ability to play all GameCube games perfectly but wish you could take it on the go like a Gameboy?
Well, I definitely did and if you're like me so do you. And here is the right place...
Do you love your Wii and its ability to play all GameCube games perfectly but wish you could take it on the go like a Gameboy?
Well, I definitely did and if you're like me so do you. And here is the right place...
Pi Zero Motion Sensing Camera
The Pi Zero Motion Sensing Camera is a portable security camera using a Pi Zero 2W, Pi Zero camera, Battery Pack, and Case. I started this to have a taskable security camera with motion capture & notifications. I had some spare P...
Raspberry Pi Rain Radar and Weather Display
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of NPM with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Micro-...
Simple Relay Timer
Introduction This project started because I needed to replace a water tap timer that had seen better days. The aim was to use a Raspberry Pi Pico and a couple of PiicoDev boards to do what the water timer did. The actual stopping a...
Simulated Parisians: Little Autonomous Pedestrians
Introduction
Parisians is a cute simulation of Paris with autonomous pedestrians. It’s simple to build and easy to personalize, a Single Board Computer "wall piece": on display and looping ...
WiFi Garage Door Controller with Raspberry Pi Pico W
I strapped a Raspberry Pi Pico W to my garage door motor and now I can control my garage door from my phone! The Pico W hosts a simple webpage on my local network with three control buttons - one for Up, Stop and Down. Pressing one of...
Robot Arm Upgrade Project
This project has been a long and tricky one for me, I purchased my robot arm kit from Jaycar many years ago with the intention of controlling it from the start. I used to work with industrial robots, so when I saw this robot kit for sale I...
UNITRAC
The UNITRAC (UNIversal TRACtion system) is a simple 3D printable conversion for the Black Gladiator-Tracked chassis, It’s designed to transform the large wheelbase platform into a self-contained propulsion system that has all the torq...
Remote-Controlled Mars Rover
As an avid space-lover, I have always admired the amazing engineering that goes into the various robotic missions we have sent out into the great unknown. Of these adventurous autonomous argonauts, the ground-based explorers such as Sojour...
Math Scroller
I was looking for something educational to 3D-Print for my child in Thingiverse and came across the concept of the Math Spinner. I found the models lacked a method of checking the answer so I wanted to automate it. The core design is inspir...
3D-Printed GPS Speedometer
Introduction
I wanted a GPS speedometer that is portable, robust, and looks okay. I had been messing around with 3D printing and exploring GPS modules for a few years and wanted...
Spectral Animations with a DIY MSGEQ7 I2C Device
Frequency Reactive LEDs, i2c Protocol, Raspberry Pi, and Other Adventures.Here at Pix Incorporated we take word count very seriously. We believe in short, focused, and enjoyable writing which hints at the horizons of our imagination (...
555 Timer Step Sequencer Synthesiser
If you, like me, have been inhaling so much flux that the bronchioles of your lungs have mutated to convert the zinc chloride into electrolytes supplementing your chronic dehydration, then you will feel a persistent craving for analogue lo...
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