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Garbage Collector #9 Doubling the maximum current

wanfp97

In my previous blog post, I have faced an issue where my Garbage Collector is too heavy after I have added in some stuff. I have tried rising the voltage by using a Boost Module but the system fails to work. While I'm searching for the reason, I foun...
- 7 Oct 2020
Setting hardware, software & programming tools. Blog #2

lesmalave

Considering the ease and great support that Arduino has. I preferred to use (for the time being) the XMC4700 Relax Kit which features a powerful ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller.We add the pin headers to the XMC4700 board and we also solder the terminal...
- 7 Oct 2020
Sustain the World with Smart Farm Hoe (Blog 10)

asokfair

Introduction: Hi everyone, this is my final project demonstration of "Smart Farming Hoe". Checkout my earlier blogs [Blog1 , Blog2 , Blog3, Blog4, Blog5, Blog6, Blog7, Blog8, Blog9 ] from unboxing to product prototype design. This blog explains about...
- 6 Oct 2020
Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #9 | XMC4700 Timer and Remote Sensing Hydroponic Progress

kurama007

Sustain The World Blog Post: 1. Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #1 | Concept Design and Plans2. Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #2 | XMC4200 Bring-up and Hydroponic System3. Measure Climate Change with Hydro...
- 6 Oct 2020
Blog #10 - The Final Push

dang74

Wow, where did all the time go. It seemed to evaporate. I tried to stay disciplined with my time management but sometimes life gets in the way. I woke up on Saturday morning with the realization that a whole lot of work still needed ...
- 6 Oct 2020
Blog #9 - Porting to the XMC4700 Relax Kit

dang74

I used the XMC4200 Platform2Go board as the initial development platform for my project, But now in order to satisfy the rules of the contest I must port over to the other development board - the XMC4700 Relax Kit. First Challenge My s...
- 6 Oct 2020
Smart Hoe Final Integration & Testing (Blog 9)

asokfair

Hi All,In the previous blog8 i have integrate the Eink display with XMC4200 and in this blog I'm going to do final integration for "Smart Hoe"Integrating Eink Display:Eink display project changes are brought into our main code. I want to display the ...
- 5 Oct 2020
Waste Food Management Blog #10 Wrap up

wtos03

As I mentioned in Blog #9 that I need to change bigger motor and do the cover for the grinder. Here is the picture of my handmade cover.I bought the new bigger motor and yes it consumes more current. My current motor driver did not ...
- 5 Oct 2020
XMC4200 Interface with Eink Display (Blog 8)

asokfair

Hi All,In the previous blog7 i have finalized the setup and in this blog I'm going to add Eink display to the XMC4200.The Eink display ( eINK Click board ) i have got from the Mikroe and i'm using the 1.5Inch EPD display. SPI Interface:The...
- 4 Oct 2020
Unboxing & Testing Kit Infineon Sustain the World Challenge Blog #1

lesmalave

It has been a long time, in these complicated times of Covid-19. Since my initial project I have changed a few things. The main one was instead of using the Platform2GO XMC4200 I preferred to use the XMC4700 RELAX LITE KIT that has greater suppo...
- 4 Oct 2020
Blog #8 - Testing the Switching Regulator

dang74

A couple of weeks ago I decided to design a PCB to act as a carrier for the XMC4700 Relax kit and the DPS368 Pressure Shield2Go module. The carrier board arrived and I have begun assembling its components. To control the sprinkler I p...
- 3 Oct 2020
Blog #7 - Testing the Alarm

dang74

This week I developed the software for the alarm. In my project the alarm is used to activate the sprinkler. To demonstrate the alarm I constructed a test circuit using Snap Circuits. Snap Circuits is a series of kits manufactured by ...
- 3 Oct 2020
coastal monitoring platform #6 coral watching

cyberwizard

Alternatively, we can modify the coastal platform to watch over corals underwater instead of looking for boats in the surrounding area. The microcontroller we will be using should be able to do computer vision and as usual we’re going to use the rasp...
- 1 Oct 2020
Garbage Collector #8 Clamp Improvement

wanfp97

Blog List:Garbage Collector #1 Introduction Garbage Collector #2 Clamp testing Garbage Collector #3 Seeking help from Infineon's Technical Supports Garbage Collector #4 Some basic interactions with the shields Garbage Collector #5 Base testing Garbage Col...
- 1 Oct 2020
Smart Hoe Final Setup (Blog 7)

asokfair

Hi All,In the previous blog6 mesh kits are interfaced with XMC4200 and tested. And here we are going to do some improvementsaccounting to the final application "smart hue".Earlier the DC motor was run by H-Bridge shield board and now i have used High...
- 1 Oct 2020
coastal monitoring platform #5 daytime object detection

cyberwizard

players.brightcove.net/.../index.html For our coast to be more sustainable, Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing must be monitored in the coastal areas. IUU has devastated coastal communities and fish stocks. Although resources are...
- 29 Sep 2020
Waste Food Management Blog #9 Machine Assembly #2

wtos03

This week I had finished assembly all parts together which are1) Put belt for Grinder’s Motor.2) Assembly EM Container and Values.3) Assembly Control Box, On/Off Switch, and 12 V adapter.4) Wiring all motors and servo.5) Cover Screw for Stirring rod....
- 28 Sep 2020
Sustain The World - Smart Portable Freezer #7 Porting XMC4200go into Arduino

fyaocn

1. What to do 2. How to do 3. Demo 4. Next to do 1. What to doIt is fairly easy to use XMC4700Relax kit in arduino, but with XMC4200 Platform2GO. One can not help trying to use it in arduino as well. The official board packages skip XMC4200 P...
- 25 Sep 2020
coastal monitoring platform #4 floating platform design

cyberwizard

Concept This was the original concept for the floating platform of the device. It’s the ideal design because this design can handle the condition in the water. It can protect its components from damage. Solar panels are mounted to the petals of ...
- 24 Sep 2020
Garbage Collector #7 Clamp and Base

wanfp97

Blog List:Garbage Collector #1 Introduction Garbage Collector #2 Clamp testing Garbage Collector #3 Seeking help from Infineon's Technical Supports Garbage Collector #4 Some basic interactions with the shields Garbage Collector #5 Base testing Garbage Col...
- 23 Sep 2020
coastal monitoring platform #3 understanding the PROFET +2 shield

cyberwizard

PROFET shield allows the use of high current electronics in conjunction with the Arduino.In this blog post, we will use the PROFET to power a 12v dc motor fan stacked with an Arduino *Connect your 12v battery’s positive wire to BAT+ and yo...
- 23 Sep 2020
XMC4200 Interface with BLE Mesh Kit (Blog6)

asokfair

Hi All,In the previous blog5 we have successfully brought the wireless communication between two mesh kits . And here we are goingto interface the MESH kit to XMC4200 via UART communication.UART Interface:UART example project is found under XMC4300 -...
- 23 Sep 2020
Blog #6 - Designing a Carrier Board for the XMC4700 Relax Kit

dang74

As summer ends and I transition to the XMC4700 Relax Kit I can't help but think back to the opening scene of Grease. I had a wonderful time these last few weeks working with the XMC4200 Platform2Go board. Not only did this development...
- 22 Sep 2020
Waste Food Management Blog #8 Machine Assembly #1

wtos03

This week I spent most of the time to assembly the machine by putting all components together. As I mentioned in Blog #7 the power supply cannot supply enough current.I had changed to use 12 - 5 V adapter used for mobile phone which is very sma...
- 21 Sep 2020
Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #8 | Infineon System Deployment in Garage

kurama007

Sustain The World Blog Post: 1. Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #1 | Concept Design and Plans2. Measure Climate Change with Hydroponic System Blog #2 | XMC4200 Bring-up and Hydroponic System3. Measure Climate Change with Hydro...
- 20 Sep 2020