Nuts and Volts - April 2014

18 April 2014

operating in ambient temperatures - 20°C (- 4 °F) to 60°C (140°F). For marine, dock side, or other heavy water and moisture exposure environments, the controller can be mounted in an appropriate NEMA or IP rated enclosure.

Each unit ships with a user’s manual. The SA-MN05-8 is suitable for many applications including the following: • Parking lot solar-powered LED lights.

• Dock side and marine LED lights.

• Gazebo solar LED lighting.

• Golf course and pool side solar-powered LED lighting.

Pricing is as follows:

1) $56.99 for single to four pcs

2) $53.99 for 5-24 pcs

3) $51.49 for 25 pcs and over

ICONSTRUX.COM

LAUNCHES

In 2003, computer scientist and author, Andre' LaMothe designed and delivered the do-it-yourself game console called the "XGameStation Micro Edition." As the first product of its kind, a whole site was dedicated to support and sell the product at www.xgamestation.com. Over the years, the XGameStation Micro was followed up with numerous other educational and edutainment based embedded gaming systems used by individuals, as well as many college level embedded systems courses.

In 2013, the creators of the XGameStation brand were frustrated with the retail websites available online for embedded systems and electronics enthusiasts. So, after a year of labor, a new site has emerged: iC0nstruX.com.

The site is targeted to real hackers and makers — people that build stuff — so there are a lot of embedded systems, gizmos, and gadgets, as well as complete kits, toys, and beginner products.

One of the unique things about iC0nstruX.com is the community which is helping Indie hardware developers by leveraging their vast experience in product development and manufacturing. So, iC0nstruX.com has programs where Indie developers can get help, consulting, and complete manufacturing support for new products they want to try and develop.

SOFTWARE TURNS PCs INTO

OSCILLOSCOPES

Saelig Company, Inc., announces the availability of Linux-based software for PicoScope PC-based oscilloscopes. PicoScope 6 For Linux is a powerful application that allows a PC to be connected to a PicoScope USB adapter to produce a high-powered oscilloscope, FFT spectrum analyzer, and data acquisition device. With built-in buffering in the PicoScope adapter, the PC's display is updated frequently and smoothly even when set on long timebases. Previously only available as Windows-based software, PicoScope 6 For Linux includes