The next generation FLIR ONE thermal imager is on sale at RS Components. With versions for both Apple iOS and Google Android device platforms, the pocket-sized FLIR ONE transforms a mobile device into a powerful thermal imager that sees heat and measures temperature accurately.

Cherry’s Wireless Switch Evaluation Kit, designed to make energy-harvesting applications easier and faster to develop, is now available from RS Components. The AFIK-1002 evaluation kit, which is exclusive to RS, contains everything needed to quickly setup wireless links using self-powered switches, and to test key parameters such as signal strength and range in custom applications.

The new Arduino Yun Mini extends the Arduino portfolio of open-source electronics development and prototyping boards of RS Components (RS). Aimed at embedded engineers, hackers and students, the Arduino Yun Mini is a redesign of the Arduino Yun WiFi microcontroller board and has been re-engineered to be used with a breadboard, making prototyping easier, and also provides its functionality in a light and highly compact package.

The STM32F7 MCU series from ST Microelectronics, a microcontroller that features the 32-bit ARM Cortex-M7 processor is in stock at distributor RS Components. The Cortex-M7 is the latest high performance processor core in the Cortex-M family and has been designed for use in advanced consumer, industrial, medical and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

RS Components has enhanced its stockholding of most-wanted product lines from Alpha Wire as part of a strategic initiative to ensure customers’ favourite products are readily available for immediate despatch and next-day delivery. In total, RS supports over 3,000 cable and wire product lines from Alpha Wire. RS has established an intelligent pro-active program to maximise support for all the best-selling Alpha Wire lines and ensure the most...

An updated Evaluation Kit 2.0 has been developed by Cherry Industrial Solutions to demonstrate it’s Energy Harvesting Switch Technology. The kit, containing an energy harvesting generator, rocker switch and a snap-action switch, receiver with antenna, USB cable and receiver manual, provides users with a functional demonstration of the Cherry technology and the ability to test key parameters, including signal strength and range, in their own...

The SIRIUS ACT pushbuttons and switches line from Siemens is on sale at RS Components. The line-up includes 22mm-diameter raised indicator lights and illuminated or non-illuminated pushbuttons with a choice of black plastic, shiny metal or matte metal front ring, or a 30mm-diameter flat pushbutton with matte metal ring.

The Arduino M0 Pro, a simple and powerful extension of the 32-bit Arduino platform established by the Arduino Uno board is now on sale at RS Components.  Aimed at embedded engineers, hackers and students, the Arduino M0 Pro board is designed to help the development of innovative ideas for smart Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, wearable technologies, high-tech automation, robotics and other imaginative projects.

A range of Energy Harvesting Switch Modules from Cherry that meet the increasing demand for simple and flexible wireless data transmission of switch signals with maintenance-free low energy consumption are on sale at RS Components. The modules provide effective control solutions for applications in almost every market sector including industrial and building automation, smart home and medical. 

To support future engineers, RS Components donated 50 Raspberry Pi devices to CoderDojo’s Coolest Projects, an event to find Ireland’s brightest young coders. The event allowed members of CoderDojo, community-based programming clubs supported by the Coderdojo Foundation, to showcase the projects they have created. RS also offered a prize of 250 euros worth of RS products for use in future projects.

RS Components has extended the functionality of its DesignSpark Mechanical with two new optional premium modules. The first premium module available is DesignSpark Mechanical Exchange, which adds advanced import/export capabilities and enables the import, modification and export of industry-standard STEP and IGES file formats, which allows full exchange of design data with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, ProEngineer and AutoCAD.

Designed for projects that demand SuperSpeed data transfer, FTDI’s latest USB3.0-to-FIFO solutions, including ICs and development boards, are now being shipped by RS Components. The FT600Q and FT601Q USB-to-FIFO bridge ICs enable USB3.0 SuperSpeed and USB2.0 High Speed data exchange with high-performing devices such as multi-function printers, high-speed/high-resolution video cameras, medical and industrial imaging systems, still image...

We have the current trend of the IoT to thank for driving a surge of embedded system development. As more and more B2B and B2C organisations strive to cloud-enable their products and develop a new range of services offering connectivity either direct to the cloud or via a gateway is a vital element of any design. By Simon Duggleby, Marketing Manager, Semiconductors, RS Components.

RS Components (RS) has strengthened its range of 3D printers for rapid prototyping, one-off production and design professionals by adding the EnvisionTEC Perfactory Micro XL personal desktop 3D DLP manufacturing system.  The professional-grade Perfactory Micro XL delivers high-resolution print capability within a compact desktop form factor, and plugs easily into a PC via a standard USB connection.

RS Components has strengthened its range of 3D printers for rapid prototyping, one-off production and design professionals by adding the EnvisionTEC Perfactory Micro XL personal desktop 3D DLP manufacturing system.

RS Components says it has identified two ingenious features of the newly launched Molex ML-XT rugged, sealed connector system that help improve reliability at a competitive price.  The ML-XT plastic housing and seal are moulded using a one-piece design, which is economical and reliable.

RS Components (RS) and Allied Electronics are now global distributors for HellermannTyton, a supplier of cable management products for fastening, fixing, identifying and protecting cables and their connecting components. The companies have added the Asia-Pacific markets to an existing agreement covering the EMEA and US regions.

RS Components (RS) says it will now deliver orders under £20 free of charge. The £4.95 delivery charge has been removed for all orders placed online starting today (May 5). Nearly 70% of orders are now placed online at uk.rs-online.com.

The WXR 3 range of all-in-one rework stations, the latest additions to Weller’s WX family of products are on sale at RS Components. Compatible with all of Weller’s WX ‘intelligent’ tools, the WXR 3 is a 600W 3-channel rework offering exceptional performance and a number of new innovative features including traceability and bench top control.

RS Components has introduced the WXR 3 range of all-in-one rework stations, the latest additions to Weller’s WX family of products. Compatible with all of Weller’s WX ‘intelligent’ tools, the WXR 3 is a 600W 3-channel rework offering exceptional performance and a number of new innovative features including traceability and bench top control. These stations are very competitively priced and are in stock ready for rapid desp...