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Valentine’s Day is behind us, but our hearts are still beating to the rhythm of Pico. In the previous installment of What’s New at Botland we recommended new sets and accessories for it. This time we focus on something bigger – you will find out what soon. Come and join us for a walk!
Revolution Pi, or vive la IIoT revolution
…and now you know. Suspense and tense are good for horror movies. Keeping secrets is not for us at all, especially when it comes to fans of electronics, robotics and IT. Meet industrial computer and Revolution Pi modules. The notation “IIoT” is not a mistake of doubling the first letter in place of the well-known IoT acronym – it stands alone for Industrial Internet of Things.
As we read on the official website, Revolution Pi is an open, modular industrial computer based on Raspberry Pi. Our base can be expanded with suitable versions of I/O modules, and those modules can be easily customized with a graphical configuration tool. RevPi family has 14 members, at least for now – find them all here.
RevPi Compact stands for controller based on Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB eMMC memory. This long distance runner packs Broadcom BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. Open platform provides access to the root level, which gives the user an unlimited freedom to create their own projects.
RevPi Compact is equipped with 8 digital and analog inputs and 8 digital and two 2 analog outputs, 2 Ethernet interfaces, and a 4-pin screw connector for the RS485 interface. It is enclosed in a DIN rail mounted housing.
Rotary photocells with beam direction adjustment
Some accessories for buildings and its surroundings combine the element of safety and convenience. Maybe that’s not a brand-new, smart home solution, but photocells are still alive and kicking among their fans. Hereby we have introduced rotary photocells for various series of automatic gates. This set includes a receiver and a transmitter. Adjustment of the beam covers the range of ±90°. A fine addition to any gated patio and all the places where closing a gate can be a problem – cell will detect any human, animal or object obstructing the way.
Photocells are characterized by high resistance to electromagnetic interference and environmental effects. They also prevent the gate wings from colliding with nearby objects. Powered from 12 V to 24 V AC / DC. The maximum range is 12m (39 ft). If you are thinking about mounting photocells, this item will make it trivial. You will find all the mounting parts in the set. More tech specs can be found on the product website.
Cable identification and detection multimeter
The Rebel wire identification meter, just like its predecessor the photocell, consists of a transmitter and a receiver. Of course, its task is completely different. The transmitter sends us a test signal to the connected cable, and with the use of the receiver we will be able to scan places where the cable and its second end can potentially be, for example under the plaster.
Rebel multimeter works like a charm as telephone lines and network cables tester. It also offers the ability to check the screen of the cable under test and acts as a circuit continuity tester.
The set includes a handy case, RJ-45 patchcord cable and earphones. The latter will make the sound signal generated by the receiver more distinct in combination. Come on, samurai, we got tests to perform.
BBC micro: bit Smart Greenhouse kit
Time has come for a true smart home. Or rather: a smart greenhouse!
Smart Greenhouse Kitronik kit allows you to make… yeah, you guessed right – an automated greenhouse at your home. It helps to develop an understanding of the relationships that occur between plants and their environment, too.
Every botany-loving user would be able to build an automated system for her/his mighty plants. Believe us – nothing beats the taste of a homegrown fruit. Powered by 3 x AA batteries or via a 5.5 / 2.1 mm DC plug and coded with MakeCode editor, Smart Greenhouse kit makes a fine addition to smart home fortress or the first step to creatively dwelve into these systems.
Smart Greenhouse Kitronik stays compatible with micro:bit versions in both continuations of V1 and V2. You can find them both – and additional modules, too – on Botland store. Kit comes with a manual in a book form. You can find tech specs and projects’ ideas on the product website.
See you at the issue #33!
