T&M Newsletter: March 2024

Table of Contents

A new PicoSDK release
Building and Testing an IR Light Gate
PicoScope 3000 Series: Power, portability and performance
Troubleshooting LabVIEW Serial Port Error with PT-104
‘Staying Hot’ with PicoLog 1216: A novel methodology for nocturnal erection detection (yes, really!)
Our Upcoming Exhibitions

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A new PicoSDK release

A new version of the Pico Software Development Kit (PicoSDK) has recently been released, with new features and fixes such as added support for the new PicoScope 6428E-D. You can check out the full release notes, or find out more about PicoSDK, on our website.

Building and Testing an IR Light Gate

In this video, James shows a quick example of building and testing an IR light gate using an oscilloscope. With two resistors, an IR LED, and an IR phototransistor, you can measure the speed of an object or the RPM of a motor.

This example uses a PicoScope 2000 Series Oscilloscope. Check out the full video on our YouTube channel, or find out more about the PicoScope 2000 Series below.

PicoScope 3000 Series:
Power, portability and performance

PicoScope 3000 Series USB-powered PC oscilloscopes are small, light, and portable and can easily slip into a laptop bag while offering a range of high-performance specifications. Supported by our PicoScope 7 software, these devices offer an ideal, cost-effective package for many applications, including embedded systems design, research, test, education, service, and repair.

These oscilloscopes offer 2 or 4 analog channels and a built-in function / arbitrary waveform generator. MSO models add 16 digital channels. For a list of key specifications, or to get your hands on a PicoScope 3000 Series Oscilloscope, you can visit its product page on our website.

Troubleshooting LabVIEW Serial Port Error with PT-104

Our PT-104 Data Logger has been featured in a recent solution from StacksForGeeks, addressing a back-end server issue. This post from the StacksForGeeks blog offers a guide to troubleshooting this LabVIEW serial port error using the PT-104. For more information, you can find this solution at the link below, or find out move about our PT-104 High-Accuracy Data Logger.

‘Staying Hot’ with PicoLog 1216: A novel methodology for nocturnal erection detection (yes, really!)

Our PicoLog 1216 Data Logger has recently played a vital role in a scientific study assessing the impact of overnight environmental conditions on erectile penile temperature within a controlled setting. This investigation aims to aid in erectile dysfunction diagnostics by providing accurate detection of a major symptom.

We love to see applications for our products in medical and scientific sectors, and across a broad number of disciplines. You can read the full study report to find out more about the role of the PicoLog 1216 in documenting the ‘Staying Hot’ effect.

Our Upcoming Exhibitions

Want to meet us in person, and see live demonstrations of our oscilloscopes, products, and features? Our following ‘dates for the diary’ contain the details of our upcoming exhibitions. For more information on our upcoming events and how to attend, you can check out the events page on our website.

Edi Con China 2024 // Chinese National Convention Center, Beijing, China // 9th-10th April
embeddedworld 2024 // Messezentrum 1, Nürnberg, Germany // 9th-11th April
2035 E-mobility Taiwan 2024 // Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan //
17th-20th April
ARMMS RF & Microwave Society Conference // Double Tree by Hilton Oxford Belfry, UK // 29th-30th April

Career opportunities for electronic hardware innovators. Pico is searching for Hardware Designers and a Product and Mechanical Design Team Lead.

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