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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 22h

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a digital thermometer! Learn to connect an NTC thermistor via a Wheatstone bridge to the ADC Differential Pi and read accurate temperatures with Python. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Need to step a voltage down in your circuit? A voltage divider is one of the first things you'll build as a beginner! Our free Voltage Divider Calculator makes it simple. Enter any 3 values and get the 4th! www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resis…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Learn how to use the IO Pi Plus with a Raspberry Pi Pico to control and read 32 digital I/O pins over I2C using MicroPython, with full wiring and code examples. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #raspberrypipico

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Connecting capacitors in parallel to hit a target value? Use our free Parallel Capacitance Calculator to totals them up. A tool to keep handy for power supply and decoupling design work. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capac…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our Autumn Sale runs through September and October. Save up to 10% across our range of Raspberry Pi development boards, connectors and accessories. ADC, DAC, IO expansion, real time clock and serial boards all included. www.abelectronics.co.uk

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Learn how to connect the RTC Pi real-time clock board to an Arduino and read the time and date over the I2C interface with example code and wiring instructions. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #arduino #rtc

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tired of manual base conversions when working with registers or memory maps? Our Binary, Decimal and Hex Converter handles 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit values instantly. Bookmark it and save time. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/value…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Get started with the IO Zero 32 on the Raspberry Pi. This beginner Python tutorial covers blinking an LED and then builds on that to create an 8-LED binary counter. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #python

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Converting between frequency and time period mid-design? Our free calculator handles everything from pS to THz instantly. A fast reference tool for clock, filter and communication circuit work. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/perio…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Our autumn sale is now on. Up to 10% off our Raspberry Pi expansion boards and accessories. Analogue inputs, IO expanders, real time clocks, serial interfaces and more. Designed and built in the UK. www.abelectronics.co.uk

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New to I2C? This tutorial covers how the protocol works, device addressing, data packets, clock speeds and clock stretching. Part 1 of a four-part series for the Raspberry Pi. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #linux #i2c

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Need the equivalent capacitance of a series of capacitors fast? Our Series Capacitance Calculator handles the sum instantly. Useful for quick filter and timing circuit checks during design reviews. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capac…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Read our review of the KKSB Raspberry Pi 5 Tall Dual Hat Case. www.abelectronics.co.uk/blogarticle…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Take your IO Pi Plus projects further by using interrupts to reliably detect button presses. This Python tutorial covers configuring and monitoring the MCP23017 interrupt logic on the Raspberry Pi. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Keep all of your capacitors in an unlabelled bag? Our free Capacitor Code Calculator decodes 3-digit codes and tolerance letters instantly. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capac…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Build a digital humidity reader on your Raspberry Pi using the ADC Pi and a Honeywell HIH-4000 series humidity sensor. Full Python tutorial and wiring guide included. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #adc

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Don't waste time manually calculating current-limiting resistors. Our LED Resistor Calculator gives you the exact resistance and power dissipation. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resis…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Learn how to set analogue voltage outputs on the Expander Pi DAC using Python on the Raspberry Pi. This tutorial covers setting voltage levels and using the DAC to generate output signals. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Designing a voltage divider? Use our free calculator to solve the voltage input, output or resistor values in one click. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resis…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Part 4 of our I2C series covers programming I2C devices in Python on the Raspberry Pi using the smbus library, with worked examples for reading and writing to I2C registers. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #linux #i2c

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Combining resistors in parallel to hit a target value? Our free Parallel Resistor Calculator handles the reciprocal maths instantly. Speed up your component selection without reaching for a spreadsheet. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resis…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A complete reference guide to the GPIO pin layout on the Raspberry Pi, covering pin numbers, functions and usage for the 40-pin header including I2C, SPI, UART and power pins. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/… #raspberrypi #gpio

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Need a specific resistance value from your parts bin? Our Series Resistor Calculator gives you the total resistance across multiple resistors in seconds. A handy shortcut for rapid circuit prototyping. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resis…

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Learn how to connect commercial 4-20mA sensors to your Raspberry Pi using a simple current-to-voltage converter module and the ADC Pi. Read up to 8 sensors on a single board. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #adc

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Getting into signal work or clock circuits? Understanding the link between frequency and time period is essential! Our free Period to Frequency Calculator converts instantly between the two, great for curious beginners. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/period...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Learn how to use the ADC Pi with an Arduino to read analogue voltages on up to 8 channels using the I2C interface, with wiring guidance and code examples. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/8... #adc #arduino

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Starting out with microcontrollers or Raspberry Pi? You'll soon come across binary, decimal and hex values! Our free converter switches instantly between all three, a must-have for any beginner's toolkit. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/valuec...

Binary / Decimal / Hexadecimal Converter

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Learn how to set up the RTC Pi real-time clock on Raspberry Pi OS so the system clock is automatically set from the hardware RTC at boot, keeping accurate time without an internet connection. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/3... #raspberrypi

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Did you know capacitors in parallel simply add up their values? It's one of the easiest concepts for beginners to grasp! Try our free Parallel Capacitance Calculator and see for yourself in seconds. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capaci...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Learn how to install and configure Samba on the Raspberry Pi to share files and folders over a network, making them accessible from Windows, Mac and Linux computers. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #linux #networking

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Learning about capacitors? When connected in series the total capacitance actually decreases, which surprises a lot of beginners! Our free Series Capacitance Calculator makes it easy to understand and calculate. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capaci...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Learn how to use PySerial for RS232 serial communication on the Raspberry Pi with the Serial Pi, covering installation, configuration and sending and receiving data in Python. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #python

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Ever stared at a tiny capacitor wondering what those 3 digits mean? You're not alone! Our free Capacitor Code Calculator instantly converts the code into a capacitance value and tolerance. Perfect for beginners! www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/capaci...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Using AB Electronics UK development boards with the Raspberry Pi 400? This guide covers the options and adapters needed to connect boards to the built-in computer's GPIO header. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Learn how to use the I2C Switch with a Raspberry Pi Pico to expand the I2C bus and connect multiple devices that share the same address using MicroPython, with wiring and code examples. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #raspberrypipico

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

New to electronics? Calculating parallel resistors can feel tricky at first, the total resistance is always less than the smallest one! Let our free Parallel Resistor Calculator do the maths for you instantly. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resist...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Good news! The AB Electronics UK forum is back! Ask questions, share your projects and get help from the community. Head over to the forum and say hello. www.abelectronics.co.uk/forums #RaspberryPi #Electronics #ABElectronicsUK

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Learn how to use Linux I2C tools on the Raspberry Pi. This guide covers i2cdetect, i2cdump, i2cget, i2cset and i2ctransfer with practical examples for each command. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #linux #i2c

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Building your first circuits? When resistors are connected end-to-end, the total resistance adds up and our free Series Resistor Calculator works it out instantly! A great tool for beginners to explore circuit design. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resist...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Learn how to integrate the IO Pi Plus with Home Assistant on the Raspberry Pi to monitor and control digital I/O pins from your home dashboard and automations. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #homeassistant

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Using an ADC Pi with your Raspberry Pi and want to measure higher voltages? Our free ADC Pi Input Voltage Calculator shows you exactly which resistor to add and gives you the voltage multiplier for your code. www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/adc-pi...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Every development board we sell is designed and manufactured right here in the UK. This spring, support British engineering, and save up to 20% in our Spring Sale. From GPIO expanders to real-time clocks, we've got the building blocks for your next Raspberry Pi project. www.abelectronics.co.uk

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Learn how to integrate the ADC Pi with Home Assistant on the Raspberry Pi to read analogue inputs and use the data in dashboards, automations and sensor entities. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #python

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Just starting out in electronics? Ohm's Law (V=IR) is the first thing you'll learn and our free calculator makes it easy! Just enter any two values and it works out the third. Perfect for beginners! www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/ohmslaw

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Got sensors to read? Meet the ADC Pi, our popular 8-channel analogue-to-digital converter for the Raspberry Pi. Stack up to 4 boards together for 32 ADC channels. Now up to 20% off in our Spring Sale! Designed & made in the UK www.abelectronics.co.uk/p/69/adc-pi

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Get started with the IO Pi Plus on the Raspberry Pi. This beginner tutorial covers blinking an LED with Python and then expands to build an 8-LED binary counter counting from 0 to 255. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1... #raspberrypi #python

IO Pi Plus Tutorial 1 - The Blinking LED

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

New to surface mount components? Those tiny 3-digit codes on SMT resistors can be baffling at first! Our free SMT Resistor Code Calculator decodes them instantly. Great for beginners stepping up their skills! www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/surfac...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

New to I2C on the Raspberry Pi? This step-by-step guide covers enabling I2C, installing tools and Python libraries, setting bus speed, and finding device addresses. www.abelectronics.co.uk/kb/article/1...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

New to electronics? Decoding resistor colour bands doesn't have to be confusing! Our free Resistor Colour Code Calculator does it for you instantly. Perfect for beginners learning the basics! www.abelectronics.co.uk/tools/resist...

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AB Electronics UK @abelectronics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Spring Sale NOW ON at AB Electronics UK! Save up to 20% off Raspberry Pi development boards, designed & made in the UK. Don't miss out, sale ends 31st May! abelectronics.co.uk #RaspberryPi #Electronics #SpringSale

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