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* '''Connectivity''': USB-C for power and data communication
* '''Connectivity''': USB-C for power and data communication
* '''Power Supply Outputs''': 3.3V and 5V for external circuits
* '''Power Supply Outputs''': 3.3V and 5V for external circuits
* '''Additional Features''':
* '''Features''':
  - Oscilloscope
** Oscilloscope
  - Waveform generator
** Waveform generator
  - Frequency counter
** Frequency counter
  - Programmable voltage and current sources
** Programmable voltage and current sources
  - Logic analyzer capabilities
** Logic analyzer capabilities


== Features ==
== Features ==


* '''Multi-functionality''':
* '''Multi-functionality''':
  - 4 analog input channels with 12-bit resolution and up to 2MS/s sampling rate.
** 4 analog input channels with 12-bit resolution and up to 2MS/s sampling rate.
  - 4 digital I/O channels for logic analysis and signal generation.
** 4 digital I/O channels for logic analysis and signal generation.
  - Built-in waveform generator and frequency counter.
** Built-in waveform generator and frequency counter.
  - Programmable voltage and current sources.
** Programmable voltage and current sources.


* '''Open Source''':
* '''Open Source''':
  - Fully open-source hardware and software, allowing for customization and expansion.
** Fully open-source hardware and software, allowing for customization and expansion.


* '''Portability''':
* '''Portability''':
  - Compact design suitable for use in laboratories, classrooms, or fieldwork.
** Compact design suitable for use in laboratories, classrooms, or fieldwork.


* '''Supported Experiments''':
* '''Supported Experiments''':
  - Data acquisition, signal analysis, frequency measurement, and more.
** Data acquisition, signal analysis, frequency measurement, and more.


== Photos ==
== Photos ==


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:PSLab_v6_front.jpg|Front view of PSLab v6
File:PSLab_v6.png|Front view of PSLab v6
File:PSLab_v6_back.jpg|Back view of PSLab v6
File:PSLab_v6_back.png|Back view of PSLab v6
File:PSLab_v6_pcb.jpg|PSLab v6 PCB
File:PSLab_v6_pcb.png|PSLab v6 PCB
File:PSLab_v6_connectors.jpg|PSLab v6 connectors
File:PSLab_v6_probes.jpg|PSLab v6 probes and accessories
</gallery>
</gallery>



Latest revision as of 17:07, 6 January 2025

PSLab (Pocket Science Lab)
PSLab v6.png
Status planned
Source code [https://github.com/fossasia/pslab-hardware PSLab Hardware Repository PSLab Hardware Repository]
Channels 4 analog, 4 digital
Samplerate 2MS/s (analog)
Samplerate (state) N/A
Triggers edge, level
Min/max voltage 0V – 3.3V (analog), 0V – 5V (digital)
Threshold voltage Configurable
Memory N/A (streaming mode)
Compression N/A
Website PSLab Official Website

The PSLab (Pocket Science Lab) is an open-source, multi-purpose hardware platform designed for science and electronics experiments. It is compact and portable, functioning as an all-in-one device for tasks such as data acquisition, signal generation, and basic logic analysis.

Hardware

  • Microcontroller: Microchip PIC24EP256GP204
  • Analog Inputs: 4 channels, 12-bit resolution, up to 2MS/s sampling rate
  • Digital I/O: 4 channels, configurable as inputs or outputs
  • Connectivity: USB-C for power and data communication
  • Power Supply Outputs: 3.3V and 5V for external circuits
  • Features:
    • Oscilloscope
    • Waveform generator
    • Frequency counter
    • Programmable voltage and current sources
    • Logic analyzer capabilities

Features

  • Multi-functionality:
    • 4 analog input channels with 12-bit resolution and up to 2MS/s sampling rate.
    • 4 digital I/O channels for logic analysis and signal generation.
    • Built-in waveform generator and frequency counter.
    • Programmable voltage and current sources.
  • Open Source:
    • Fully open-source hardware and software, allowing for customization and expansion.
  • Portability:
    • Compact design suitable for use in laboratories, classrooms, or fieldwork.
  • Supported Experiments:
    • Data acquisition, signal analysis, frequency measurement, and more.

Photos

Protocol

The PSLab communicates via USB-C and supports serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART for external sensor integration.

Resources