easyC ecosystem

RTC (Real Time Clock) is a device that carefully and precisely tracks time and dates. It is extremely precise, so it is more suitable for long-term time tracking than clocks on microcontrollers. This breakout can work with an extremely low current and thanks to the alarm feature and interrupt pin, it will allow a microcontroller to enter sleep mode until its awaken by this RTC.

It has a built-in battery holder (battery not included) and even if power is lost, real-time tracking won’t be affected.

The Color and Gesture Sensor APDS-9960 breakout is a compact and powerful module designed for multiple sensing capabilities. It enables gesture recognition, allowing it to detect movements such as up, down, left, and right. In addition to gestures, it features proximity sensing, accurately measuring the distance of objects within a range of 10 to 20 cm. This makes it ideal for interactive applications and touchless control systems.

Create awesome user inputs with the APDS-9960, the all-in-one sensor that detects gestures, proximity, ambient light, and RGB colors. It’s a way to build smarter, more interactive projects. Whether you’re designing a hands-free user interface, a robot that can sense its surroundings, or a display that automatically adjusts to ambient light, the APDS-9960 provides the multi-faceted sensing capabilities you need.

This sensor, famously used in smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, combines four sensing functions into a single compact module. The gesture detection allows you to recognize directional movements (up, down, left, right), while the proximity sensor can detect objects up to 20cm away. The integrated ambient light and RGB color sensor can measure the intensity and color of light, making it perfect for applications like automatic screen brightness adjustment or color sorting robots. With built-in UV and IR filters, you can be sure that your readings are accurate and free from interference.

What makes this breakout special is its seamless integration into our Qwiic ecosystem, allowing for quick connections with all your boards. As with all our products, it’s open-source, with all design files available for you to modify and adapt, plus our 2-year warranty and technical support.

We made the easyC system for faster prototyping and easy connection between the components. However, some of the components have only one easyC port or you just want your cable managmenet made better. What to do in those cases? The easyC hub comes to the rescue! It has six connectors so you can easily expand your circuit. It’s as simple of a device as it can get.

Product usage tips:

You can connect easyC devices to the hub like you would to any other easyC device. Just plug the preferred easyC cable into the hub and a device you’re working with. That’s all there is to it.

You should avoid working with the hub in wet environments to ensure it lasts a long time. Be sure to watch the operating voltage of your circuit. Since the hub works on 3.3V, higher voltages can burn it and render it useless. There is a hole in the middle of the board so it can be secured to any surface.

Ever needed to connect two peripherals with the same I2C address to the same microcontroller? This module allows you to seamlessly connect up to eight I2C devices with identical addresses.. Using the TCA9548A IC, our breakout board provides flexibility, enabling control of up to 64 devices on the same I2C bus. This means you can integrate numerous sensors, such as 64 BME680s (because why not?), all managed by just one microcontroller, simplifying complex setups and expanding your possibilities.

Beyond its core capabilities, the TCA9548A breakout is engineered for compatibility and ease of use, especially within the Qwiic ecosystem. This adapter is convenient for makers and engineers looking for rapid prototyping solutions without the intricate wiring. Its broad voltage compatibility (1.65V – 5.5V) ensures integration with a wide range of microcontrollers, including Arduino and NULA boards, making it an addition to any electronics workbench. With its compact dimensions and clear pinout, integrating this multiplexer into your existing or new projects is easy and efficient.

This I2C multiplexer is designed and manufactured in the EU, guaranteeing great performance and durability. We offer documentation, quick start guides and dedicated technical support to ensure your success, including our open-source community. Choose our TCA9548A breakout for a high-performance solution that empowers your innovative projects with I2C communication capabilities.

How many times have you watered your plants and feared you overdid it? With a simple soil moisture sensor, these worries are a thing of the past! This two-part sensor is easy to use. Two exposed prongs go into the soil and send moisture information to the sensor via a connected wire. The more water there is in the ground, the better the results will be.

The two parts are connected with the included JST-SH 2-pin cable. The simple sensor has easyC connectors on it, which enables quick and easy connection with Dasduino microcontroller boards.

BME280 is an atmospheric sensor which measures 3 values: temperature, pressure, and humidity. Additionally, it is possible to calculate elevation. It is simple to use since it communicates via I2C and it is extra small sized so it can be put anywhere. Everything you need to know about the atmospheric condition – this sensor can measure for you; just ideal for meteorological station projects! This board comes with two easyC connectors, providing easy connections.

The BME680 is an atmospheric sensor that measures four values: temperature, pressure, humidity and air quality as an IAQ index. Using that data can calculate elevation. It is really simple to use considering that it’s using I2C communication protocol and its dimensions are really small so it can fit anywhere. Everything you need to know about the atmospheric conditions and the quality of the air – you can find out using this sensor (ideal for weather station projects!) This board comes with two easyC connectors, providing easy connection to other products.

Want to keep track of both the humidity and temperature in your room? Or maybe in the greenhouse to protect your crops? The SHTC3 breakout board is the solution you’re looking for! The digital sensor measures the changes in humidity and temperature very precisely. Since it’s very accurate and the temperature range is wide, it is a go-to sensor if you want precise climate information.

The breakout board uses the I2C communication protocol. Thus, it has two easyC ports so no soldering, nor distinguishing between SDA and SCL is required. The hardware-defined I2C address is 0x70. The design is 3.3V ready with an onboard regulator for 5V. The board’s standard current consumption is low, only 430 µA.

Product usage tips:

If you encounter errors when using the breakout board, see if it’s connected properly. First, look at the pinout on the board and your microcontroller. If everything seems OK, look at the connections on the breakout board. If all the wiring is correct, make sure that the breakout board’s I2C address is right. It should be 0x70. Everything as it should be so far? Go through your code again. There might be some bugs that are stopping things from working as expected.

The SHTC3 breakout board works wonderfully in combination with Dasduino Core and 16×2 easyC LCD. You can display temperature in one row and humidity in the other. Due to the easyC connections on all three, hooking all the devices together is as easy as it gets. The SHTC3 breakout board has two mounting holes so it can be attached to the project and won’t budge. The pins provided can be soldered if you don’t want to use the easyC ports.

To keep the longevity of the sensor, keep track of the current going through the circuit. Allowing an excessive amount of current to flow through it may cause the sensor to fail. It is not impact-resistant. When dropped from a high distance or at an odd angle, it can break beyond repair.

Did you ever wanted to turn on and off a device that needs large current or voltage? Whether operating on DC or AC, a relay is what you need. A relay is actually an electronic switch that is activated by a signal we send from a Dasduino or Arduino. This module further simplifies the whole process because it contains everything you need for the relay to work, and you just have to connect it to the microcontroller and power supply. You don’t have to think about voltages and currents, insulation between high and low voltage or grounding, everything is already taken care of on the board.

This board has easyC connector. Thanks to easyC ecosystem, this board can be connected using off-the-shelf cables, without soldering. Controlling the is as simple as it gets, too.

Did you ever wanted to turn on and off a device that needs large current or voltage? Whether operating on DC or AC, a relay is what you need. A relay is actually an electronic switch that is activated by a signal we send from a Dasduino or Arduino. This module further simplifies the whole process because it contains everything you need for the relay to work, and you just have to connect it to the microcontroller and power supply. You don’t have to think about voltages and currents, insulation between high and low voltage or grounding, everything is already taken care of on the board.

This board has easyC connector. Thanks to easyC ecosystem, this board can be connected using off-the-shelf cables, without soldering. Controlling the is as simple as it gets, too.

This adapter makes it easy to connect easyC devices and sensors to the Raspberry Pi. It has 3 pieces of easyC connectors and a female header for Raspberry Pi, next to the header there are pins for connecting 5V and 3.3V and ground pins. It simply connects to the Raspberry Pi because its pinout matches the pinout of the Raspberry Pi.

Do you have an old I2C board lying around that would be perfect only if it had easyC connectors? With the easyC adapter and a little bit of soldering, you can give it new life. It will be able to connect easily to newer boards with easyC cables.

The adapter has two easyC connection ports and four plated through-holes: SCL, SDA, 3.3V, and GND. It comes with pins that need to be soldered to the board.

Product usage tips:

Connecting easyC devices to the adapter is the same as to any other easyC device. Choose an easyC cable and connect it to the adapter. That’s it.

To ensure the longevity of the adapter, avoid working with it in wet environments. Device operates at the 3.3V voltage level so higher voltages can burn it.

Dasduino Lite is the right choice when you are limited with space, but still looking for capable controller. Based on Attiny1604, with USB-C port, Li-ion charger and CH340 USB-UART converter, it has all must-haves on a small form-factor.

Only 38mm wide and 26mm high, Dasduino Lite contains 12 GPIO pins. Of these, 9 can be programmed as analog. It comes with a USB Type-C connection and is 100% compatible with the original Arduino IDE software using  custom Board Definition. In addition to its small dimensions, which are the main characteristic of this Dasduino, there is also a charger for a lithium battery, a full RGB LED and an easyC connector that will allow easy connection of the Dasduino Lite board with other devices. This Dasduino is extremely handy when you need to make a project that needs to take up as little space as possible.

Dasduino LITE (ATTiny1604) options:

The Dasduino LITE comes in 3 versions depending on the method of establishing a connection to the pins:

– without headers
– with male headers
– with female headers

Running out of IO pins on your microcontroller? The MCP23017 I2C IO Expander is the perfect solution, allowing you to add 16 fully configurable digital IO pins to your project with just two wires (I2C protocol). The pins can be driven using our Arduino and MicroPython libraries. It’s a powerful tool that enables you to build bigger and complex projects without upgrading your microcontroller. Whether you’re driving multiple LEDs, reading a large array of buttons, or managing a complex sensor network, this IO expander provides the extra capacity you need.
 
Each pin can be individually configured as an input, output, or input with an internal pull-up resistor. The ability to change the I2C address via onboard jumpers means you can connect up to eight of these breakout boards to a single microcontroller, giving you a massive 128 additional IO pins. With the ability to sink or source up to 25mA per pin, you can directly drive LEDs and other components without the need for extra driver circuitry. This makes it perfect for students learning about digital electronics, makers building custom control panels, and engineers prototyping complex systems.
 
What makes this breakout special is its seamless integration into our Qwiic ecosystem, allowing for quick connections to your favorite boards and other I2C modules. As with all our products, it’s open-source, with all design files available for you to modify and adapt. Plus, as with all our products, 2-year warranty and technical support are included.

The HX711 is a highly versatile load cell amplifier that is widely used in various applications requiring precise weight measurements. This version of the breakout comes with a Qwiic connector and a pre-programmed Attiny404 microcontroller. It is designed to convert analog signals into digital values and have them easily available over Qwiic/Stemma QT/easyC, making it ideal for integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems. An Arduino and MicroPython library to communicate with the board is also provided.

This load cell amplifier employs a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to ensure high-resolution and accurate readings. It supports differential input signals and offers two differential input channels, allowing the connection of up to two load cells simultaneously. This feature enables the measurement of both single- and multi-load cell systems, expanding its application range.

The HX711 incorporates an integrated voltage regulator, which provides a stable supply voltage for the load cells and ensures accurate and reliable measurements this Qwiic version only requires a Qwiic cable for operation – send power and I2C data over one convenient connector! You can use the other connector to continue daisy chaining other Qwiic sensors. It also comes with switches for selecting the I2C address.

The TCRT5000 is an infrared (IR) reflective sensor module that is commonly used for proximity sensing and line-following applications. It consists of an infrared emitter and a phototransistor placed side by side in a compact package. The emitter emits infrared light, which gets reflected off nearby objects, and the phototransistor detects the intensity of the reflected light.

This sensor module is widely used in robotics and automation projects. It can be used to detect the presence or absence of objects by measuring the intensity of reflected infrared light. It is also commonly employed in line-following robots where it can detect and follow lines marked with contrasting colors.

The TCRT5000 operates on a supply voltage typically ranging from 3.3V to 5V. The breakout board provides digital and analog information through the easyC system. Sensor readings are obtained through easyC.

Product usage tips:

Two mounting holes enable easy mounting to surfaces.

This adapter makes connection of LCD to Dasduino (or any other Arduino-compatible board) a breeze! It uses I2C communication which needs only two pins. It can be used and work with all of ours LCDs (16×2, 20×4, 16×4). Use our library and get started in few minutes of work!

It’s even easier with easyC – no soldering is needed!

The ADS1115 16-Bit ADC delivers analog to digital conversion for precision measurement applications. This high-performance breakout board features Texas Instruments’ industry-standard ADS1115 chip, providing 16-bit resolution at up to 860 samples per second with built-in programmable gain amplifier (PGA) for optimal signal conditioning. Perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller projects requiring accurate analog signal measurement beyond standard 10-bit ADC capabilities.

With its wide 2V-5.5V supply range and I2C interface, the ADS1115 offers versatility for various measurement scenarios. The programmable gain amplifier provides selectable gains from ±6.144V down to ±0.256V full-scale range, enabling precise measurement of both large and small signals. Four single-ended channels can be configured as two differential pairs, while the built-in voltage reference ensures measurement stability. The easyC connector system simplifies integration, eliminating wiring errors and enabling rapid prototyping for sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and precision measurement applications.

Applicable for sensor networks, building data acquisition systems, or upgrading Arduino projects with analog measurement capabilities, the ADS1115 provides the accuracy and reliability. With comprehensive documentation and professional EU manufacturing quality, this ADC module delivers precision in a maker-friendly package. With our extensive Arduino library, you can get started quickly, without soldering, using our Qwiic (easyC) connector.

The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor is an affordable and super-popular sensor that measures the distance between itself and an object located in front of the sensor. Very simple to use, it returns the distance in centimeters or inches.

In this variation, it comes on a board with an Attiny microcontroller that sends readings from the sensor as a digital signal via the easyC connector to the microcontroller, which makes its connections a piece of cake.

This easyC cable exposes all the pins on the easyC connector. Using this cable, any easyC board can be connected to an experimental board or vice versa.

easyC system is for easy connection of microcontroller plates, sensors and actuators, which enables rapid prototyping without the possibility of error. The connection between the modules takes place with simple and pre-prepared cables, and easyC modules have connectors that fit the cables. easyC is based on I2C communication.

easyC-compatible cables with easyC connectors on both ends, available in different lengths.

easyC is a system developed by Soldered to establish easy connections between different I2C devices: microcontrollers, sensors, actuators. Connecting is easy and fast with pre-assembled cables. This connector is located on every easyC-compatible product.