New products!

I am quite happy to announce a few new products (or new revisions), some of which people have been asking for a long time, now finally available at the shop!
First there is the IOShield which is now available as an assembled PCB with optional “24VAC input package” which allows you to place it in places where you have 24VAC input, like I did in the wireless sprinkler controller project.

Then there is a small BellMote run with OSHPark purple PCBs. Completely automate your doorbell with this kit which allows you to detect, trigger, and disable your doorbell, all wirelessly via Moteino gateway.

Next up is the SonarMote which finally has a new revision (R2) which addresses some bugs, has a simpler BOM and is even lower power – just 10uA average when the Moteino is properly slept – sample sketches here. A wide range of applications are possible, from parking sensor, inventory control, sump pump monitor, and others.

Finally we have the MiniBoost which is a small SIP form boost regulator that yields 5V from an input voltage of 2-4V. Up to about 1A is possible from a charged LiPo battery (4V) and will easily carry a moderate load like a RaspberryPi. It uses the same boost regulator as the MightyBoost but the SIP size makes it very versatile for breadboard projects. It’s perfect for projects where you have a main working voltage of 3.3V but you have some sensor that needs a hefty 5V source. Comes with onboard green power LED. It has is the same pinout and size as the legendary 7805 regulators:

It takes a long time to go through prototype stages and then manufacture electronics of high quality, all as a small operation like I have. I hope to get more time to put more documentation and assembly instructions together for these kits and boards. Some of them have already been introduced as prototypes and have a fair amount of information available. There are also other things I’d like to blog about, just not enough time, stay tuned for more!