Microchip has released the LAN887x family of single-pair gigabit Ethernet transceivers adding to their line of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) devices. This new family of transceivers supports 100BASE-T1(compliant with IEEE 802bw-2015) and 1000BASE-T1(compliant with IEEE 802.3bp) network speeds and can handle extended cable lengths up to 40 meters. They also integrate time-sensitive networking (TSN) protocols and comply with ISO 26262 functional safety standards. Additionally, they can operate in low-power mode with features like EtherGREEN technology and OPEN Alliance TC10 sleep mode. All these features make this IC useful for applications such as automotive, industrial, avionics, robotics, and automation fields.

Microchip previously released the LAN8770 100BASE-T1 Ethernet PHY Transceiver which has a max cable length of 15 meters for UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable and 40 meters for STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable. The speed was limited to 100 Mbps, but now, with the release of the new 1000BASE-T1 ethernet controllers, the data transmission speed has been significantly increased to 1 Gbps.

Microchip’s Ethernet single-pair transceiver specifications

• Device – LAN887x family of Ethernet PHY Transceiver
  • LAN8870 with RGMII and SGMII interfaces, extended cable reach for 1000BASE-T1 Type B (up to 40 meters)
  • LAN8871 with RGMII interface and similar features as LAN8870, but does not support the extended cable reach for Type B (See Cable reach section for details).
  • LAN8872 with SGMII interface and similar features as LAN8870, but does not support the extended cable reach for Type B.
• Supported standards
  • IEEE 802.3bw-2015 (100BASE-T1)
  • IEEE 802.3bp-2016 (1000BASE-T1)
  • OPEN Alliance TC10 (ultra-low power sleep and wake-up)
  • IEEE 802.1AS-2020 (Time-Sensitive Networking)
  • IEEE 1588-2019 (Precision Time Protocol)
• MAC interfaces – RGMII and SGMII
• Cable reach
  • Type A – At least 15 meters
  • Type B (LAN8870B only) – At least 40 meters (potential for even longer reach)
• Power management
  • FlexPWR technology for variable I/O and core power supply
  • EtherGREEN energy-efficient technology
• Diagnostics
  • Cable defect detection
  • Receiver Signal Quality Indicator (SQI)
  • Over-temperature and under-voltage protection
  • status interrupt support
  • Loopback and test modes
• Misc
  • Microchip Functional Safety Ready
  • MicroCHECK design review service available
  • Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) ready
• Temperature range
  • Automotive Grade 2: -40°C to +105°C
  • Industrial: -40°C to +85°C
• Package – 48-pin VQFN (7 x 7 mm) with wettable flanks

The main differences between the three ICs are the MAC interface support and 1000BASE-T1 Type B capability. The LAN8870 supports both SGMII and RGMII, whereas the LAN8871 supports only RGMII, and the LAN8872 supports only SGMII. Only LAN8870 supports 1000BASE-T1 Type B with cable reach up to 40 meters. But the LAN8871 and LAN8872 do not support this feature. you can check out the datasheet for the LAN887x family for more information.

Extending single-pair Ethernet cables to 40 meters automatically introduces signal loss and timing issues to the network. The transmitted signal tends to weaken over longer distances which causes errors, especially in noisy environments. Additionally, maintaining proper impedance to avoid signal reflections becomes more difficult, which requires careful design and potentially increasing costs. So I would take the “with cable reaches beyond the IEEE 802.3bp standard of up to at least 15 meters for type A and up to at least 40 meters for type B.” with a grain of salt.

The company mentions that the chips are designed for low power consumption so they have introduced EtherGREEN technology and  EN Alliance TC10 ultra-low-power sleep mode together the standby power of this chip goes as low as 16 µA. Additionally, this chip has support for RGMII and SGMII interfaces for design flexibility and simple integration with a wide range of MCUs and SoCs.

At the time of writing the company does not provide any pricing information for the new single-pair gigabit Ethernet transceivers, but you can find a little more information on the Microchips product page or the press release.

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MYIR has recently introduced MYC-LMA35 industrial SoM and its associated development board built around the Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D1 microprocessor with two Arm Cortex-A35 cores and one Arm Cortex-M4 real-time core for processing. The SoM comes in a BGA package with connectivity options such as dual Gigabit Ethernet, cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and various other interfaces like RS232, RS485, USB, CAN, ADC, GPIO, and more. All these features make this SoM and its associated dev board useful for demanding edge IIoT applications like industrial automation, energy management systems, smart city infrastructure, and remote monitoring solutions.

Previously we have seen MYIR introduce various SoM and development boards like the MYC-LR3568 Edge AI SoM, and the MYC-YF13X SoM and we have also written about similar industrial dev boards such as the Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC, the Nuvoton NuMicro M2L31 development board, and many more. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

MYC-LMA35 industrial SoM and MYD-LMA35 development board specifications

• MYC-LMA35 SoM specifications
  • SoC – Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D16A887C microprocessor
    • 2x Arm Cortex-A35 cores running up to 800 MHz
    • 1x Arm Cortex-M4 processor core running up to 180 MHz
    • 2D Graphic Engine (GFX), LCD controller with a resolution of up to 1080p
    • H.264 Video Decoder and JPEG Image Decoder
  • Memory:
    • On-chip SRAM 384 KB (Cortex-A35 256 KB + Cortex-M4 128 KB)
    • 256MB DDR3L (MCP DDR)
  • Storage
    • 256MB NAND flash
    • 8GB eMMC flash
    • 32KB EEPROM
  • USB – USB 2.0 high-speed host and device
  • Networking – 2x Gigabit Ethernet MAC (GMAC)
  • Other peripherals
    • Peripheral DMA (PDMA)
    • I2C
    •  SDIO3.0
    • JTAG
    • Up to 190x GPIOs
    • Serial – CAN FD, Low-power UART, RS485
    • Audio – I2S
    • Enhanced PWM (EPWM), 32-bit Timer PWM
    • Quadrature Encoder Interface (QEI)
    • Enhanced Capture (ECAP)
    • HMI – KeyPad Interface (KPI), 4/5-Wire Touch
    • Enhanced Analog-to-Digital Converter (EADC), Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
  • Security
    • TrustZone
    • Secure Boot
    • Trusted Secure Island (TSI) – Run-Time Integrity Checker (RTIC)
    • Cryptographic – AES, SHA, ECC, RSA, SM 2/3/4 TRNG
    • KeyStore
    • One-Time-Program (OTP) Memory
    • Tamper Detection Pins
    • CMOS Sensor Interface
  • Misc – Real-Time Clock (RTC)
  • Package – 252-pin LGA expansion interface
  • SoM Dimension – 37 x 39mm
• MYD-LMA35 dev board specifications
  • Storage – MicroSD card slot
  • Display – RGB display interface (Supports MYIR’s MY-LCD70TP-C LCD Module with Capacitive Touch Screen)
  • Camera – Parallel CSI interface
  • Networking
    • 2x gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
    • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module
    • M.2 socket and 2x SIM card slots for 4G/5G LTE module (USB-based)
  • USB
    • 2x USB 2.0 host ports
    • 1x USB 2.0 OTG port
  • Serial Interface
    • 6x RS232 (isolated)
    • 6x RS485 (isolated)
    • 4x CAN Interfaces (w/ isolation)
  • Expansion
    • 30-pin GPIO expansion header
    • 2x Digital Input ports, 2x Digital Output ports
    • 1x ADC Interface
  • Debug – 3x Debug Interfaces (one for Cortex-A35 core, one for Cortex-M4 core, one for SWD)
  • Misc – Reset, User, Power buttons
  • Dimensions – 150 x 110mm
• Power
  • 12V/2A DC (baseboard)
  • 5V/1A DC (SoM)
• Temperature Range – -40°C to 85°C

In terms of software, the company provides SDK featuring Linux 5.10, which includes u-boot, the kernel, and drivers in source code format which makes it easy to develop applications for the dev board. Moreover, the company also mentions there will be support for Debian and OpenWrt in the future. The documentation also includes pinout descriptions, certifications, and 3D STEP files of the MYC-LMA35 industrial SoM.

The Nuvoton NuMicro MA35D1 industrial SoM is available with either 256MB NAND flash for $39.80 or 8GB eMMC for $45.80. The MYD-LMA35 dev board goes for $99.00 with 256 MB NAND flash and $105 with 8GB eMMC flash. You can find more details and purchasing information on the product page.

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Waveshare has recently introduced the PCIe to MiniPCIe GbE USB3.2 HAT+ for Raspberry Pi 5 adding gigabit Ethernet, a mini PCIe socket for 4G LTE, and two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports to the popular Arm single board computer. The HAT+ is compatible with IM7600G-H-PCIE/EG25-G-mPCIe series 4G LTE modules with 4G/3G/2G global band and GNSS positioning. Additionally, it has a gigabit Ethernet with an onboard RJ45 port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, an onboard power monitoring chip, and EEPROM. All these features make this HAT useful for applications such as industrial routers, home gateways, set-top boxes, industrial laptops, industrial PDAs, and much more.

We have previously written about many different types of HATs for the Raspberry Pi 5 designed by Waveshare including the Waveshare UPS HAT (E), the Waveshare PoE HAT (G), the Waveshare PCIe to USB 3.2 HAT+, and many other products. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in different types of HATs for the Raspberry Pi 5.

Waveshare PCIe to MiniPCIe GbE USB3.2 HAT+ specifications:

• Compatibility – Designed for Raspberry Pi 5, driver-free, plug-and-play
• Host Interface – 16-pin PCIe FFC connector for interfacing with the Raspberry Pi 5
• Networking
  • Ethernet – RJ45 Ethernet port that supports Gigabit connectivity via Realtek RTL8153B chip
  • Mini PCIe slot for 4G modules (SIM7600G-H-PCIE / EG25-G-mPCIe series compatible) and Nano SIM card slot
    • 4G/3G/2G support (with compatible 4G module)
      • LTE Cat-4: up to 150 Mbps downlink / 50 Mbps uplink
      • 3G (HSPA+): up to 42 Mbps downlink / 5.76 Mbps uplink
      • 2G (GPRS/EDGE): up to 236.8 Kbps downlink/uplink
    • GNSS positioning (with compatible 4G module) – GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, GALILEO, QZSS, LBS
• USB
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports driven by VL805 PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 HUB IC
  • USB Type-C interface for 4G networking, firmware updates, or external power supply
• GPIO – Raspberry Pi GPIO header
• Misc
  • Onboard power monitoring chip (INA219)
  • EEPROM
  • DIP switches for power control and USB signal direction
  • LED indicators for power and network status
• Power Supply – 3V ~ 3.6V (5V through USB)
• Dimensions – 65 x 56 mm
• Operating Temperature – -40°C to +80°C

While it’s great to have a multi-interface HAT+ board, the PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5 only supports up to PCIe Gen3 x1 with a maximum bandwidth of 8 Gbps. This HAT adds Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2x 5 Gbps theoretical), and a 4G LTE module (variable bandwidth depending on network conditions) to the Raspberry Pi 5. So, there’s a good chance that the Pi’s PCIe bandwidth could become a bottleneck if you’re trying to max out the speeds of multiple interfaces simultaneously.

So, If you’re planning on using this HAT for demanding applications, then you should consider the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe bandwidth and plan accordingly.

As the device is plug-and-play the company mentions that the board supports Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, OpenWrt, and other operating systems with reliable network speeds. Waveshare also provides installation instructions and demos on how to use the power monitoring IC with the Raspberry Pi 5.

The board has an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C and can be used for industrial applications such as rugged IPCs and digital signage, as well as routers, laptops, and tablets used in industrial settings. But bear in mind that Raspberry Pi Limited did not specify an operating temperature range for the Pi 5.

The PCIe TO MiniPCIe GbE USB3.2 HAT+ is available on Aliexpress for $29.46 and on Amazon for $37.43. If you need the 4G and GPS functionality, you can bundle the HAT with the SIM7600G-H 4G module and antennas, bringing the cost to $70.06 on Aliexpress and $95.99 on Amazon. You can also check out the Waveshare store for additional purchase options, but Waveshare’s pricing does not include shipping.

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PCB Studios has just launched the “Flipper Zero ESP8266 Deauther” adapter board for Flipper Zero that enables users to conduct de-authentication attacks on Wi-Fi networks. Running a modified version of SpacehuhnTech’s ESP8266 Deauther software, this board has a variety of actions for testing 802.11 wireless networks. Its primary function, deauthentication, sends deauthing packets to the target network, disconnecting devices from their 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.

In our last post about Flipper Zero, we wrote about Flipper Add-On CANBus a CAN bus hacking tool that can sniff, send, and log CAN bus packets. Other than that we have seen similar tools like the M1 multitool and HackBat which can be considered as Flipper Zero alternatives with STM32H5 and Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCUs and Wi-Fi connectivity. We have also written about various ESP8266 and ESP32-based Deauther tools like the DSTIKE Deauther Watch X, the Cheap Evil Tech Deauther board, and ESP32 Marauder Pocket Unit v2 all of which are wireless penetration devices. Feel free to check them out if you are interested in those topics.

The board can be considered a GPIO board and a standard ESP8266 NodeMCU module sits on top of that PCB, so there is an option to buy the PCB only or the PCB with a soldered NodeMCU ESP8266 module on top of it.

PCB Studios mentions that to use this board, you must have the Flipper Zero app; however, if you are using firmware such as Rougemaster or Xtreme, the application comes preinstalled. Otherwise, you need to follow the instructions on GitHub to install the app, and as far as I understand, there is no way to install the app through  Flipper’s app store.

This software allows you to easily perform a variety of actions to test 802.11 wireless networks including scan, attack, Packet monitor, and more which makes it a versatile tool for penetrating testing applications.

The Flipper Zero ESP8266 Deauther is priced at around $24.98 with the soldered ESP8266 module and $19.99 without the soldered module, both boards are available at the Tindie store.

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Toshiba has recently introduced the Toshiba TCKE9 reusable e-fuse (electronic fuse) series, a new lineup of e-fuse ICs that can be used repeatedly, to protect power supply lines from various electrical faults like overcurrent, overvoltage, overtemperature, and short circuits. These new chips integrate various protection features into a single chip which simplifies circuit design and reduces component count compared to how a traditional protection circuit with multiple components is designed.

This new line of products offers different ICs with different voltage ratings and adjustable current settings, alongside two reset modes auto-retry and latching. All these features make this e-fuse useful for applications like laptops, wearables, audio/video equipment, and industrial applications like automation systems, robotics, and many other applications.

Toshiba TCKE9 reusable e-fuse Specification

• Input Voltage – 2.7V to 23V (Maximum – 25V)
• Output Current – 0 to 4.0A (Adjustable overcurrent limit – 0.5A to 4.0A via external resistor)
• ON Resistance (RON)
  • 34mΩ where the input voltage (VIN) is 4V or higher, with an output current (IOUT) of 1.5A.
  • 36mΩ  where the input voltage (VIN) is between 2.7V and 4V, and the ON resistance typically increases 36mΩ, with output current of 1.5A.
• Overvoltage Clamp Options
  • TCKE903 – 3.87V (Typical)
  • TCKE905 – 5.7V (Typical)
  • TCKE912 – 13.7V (Typical)
  • TCKE920 – 22.2V (Typical)
• Slew Rate Control – Adjustable via external capacitance for inrush current reduction
• Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) – Adjustable via an external resistor
• Fault Response – Auto-retry or latched
• Response Times
  • Overvoltage Clamp – 6.0μs (IOUT = 4A)
  • Short Circuit – 2.0μs
  • Current Limit – 80μs
• Thermal Shutdown Protection – Threshold at 155°C (Typical) with 20°C hysteresis
• Quiescent Current
  • ON State – 180μA to 190μA (Typical, depending on the version)
  • OFF State – 0.07μA to 2.55μA
• FLAG Output – Open-drain, low when fault detected
• Weight – 7.99mg (Typical)
• Operating Temperature Range – -40°C to 125°C
• Certification – IEC62368-1 (Under planning)
• Package Dimension – WSON8 (2.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.8mm, 0.5mm pitch)

The Toshiba TCKE9 reusable e-fuse has mainly two varients the Auto-retry type (TCKE9XXNA) and the Latched type (TCKE9XXNL) ICs. The auto-retry feature detects overcurrent and tries to limit the overcurrent. If the overcurrent persists the IC overheats and the internal circuitry shuts it down as a protective measure. In the case of latch type, overheat protection operation is latched. To recover from this state, the device must be restarted by applying a control signal on the EN/UVLO pin. The protection operation remains active until it is manually restarted. You can find detailed information about this IC on the datasheet, and some additional information can be found on the press release.

While searching for more information about Toshiba I found out that Nexperia has also launched two new e-fuses with similar features namely the NPS3102A and NPS3102B (PDF). Like Toshiba, the A variant is a latch-type IC whereas the B variant is the auto-retry type. Compared to Toshiba both the ICs has a max current rating of 13.5A with an operating voltage of 21V. Other than that, other features like overcurrent, overvoltage, excess inrush current, and load faults stay the same. On top of that, this IC features 20μs over-current shut-off, and 2μs short-circuit response and both the ICs have a low RDS(on) of 17mΩ.

Like Toshiba and Nexperia, ST has also released their version of an e-fuse for the automotive environment which they are calling an intelligent automotive circuit breaker. The ST VNF9Q20F is a quad-channel intelligent e-fuse IC with integrated high-side MOSFET drivers, which ST mentions that each can be controlled independently with respect to the other. It features ST’s proprietary fast-acting STI2Fuse technology for fault protection within 100µs, along with programmable current limits and latch-off or auto-retry modes. Additionally, the chip also has SPI pins for diagnostics, a 10-bit ADC, fault registers, and a failsafe mode for reliability.

The Toshiba TCKE9 e-fuse series is available on Mouser, priced between $0.531 and $1.16, depending on the quantity. Similarly, the Nexperia NPS3102A and NPS3102B e-fuses can be found on Mouser for $1.93 each. The STMicro VNF9Q20F,also available on Mouser, is priced higher at approximately $5.34 for a single unit.

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The Pimoroni Explorer board is an electronic prototyping board built around the Raspberry Pi RP2350 chip with a 2.8-inch LCD screen, a speaker connector, and various I/Os, which makes it easy to build circuits, prototype projects, and even make small robots. It also features a mini breadboard, tactile buttons, and crocodile clip terminals, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced makers.

The RP2350 MCU was recently released by Raspberry Pi Limited along with the $5 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 board. Since that initial release, we have seen many RP2350-based development boards like the Cytron MOTION 2350 Pro, the Bus Pirate 5XL and 6, and many other development boards released, feel free to check those out if you are looking for development boards built around the RP2350 MCU.

Pimoroni Explorer board specifications

• Microcontroller  – Raspberry Pi RP2350B MCU
  • CPU
    • Dual-core Arm Cortex-M33 @150MHz with Arm Trustzone for secure boot
    • Dual-core 32-bit Hazard3 RISC-V @ 150MHz
    • Up to two cores can be used at the same time
  • Memory – 520 KB on-chip SRAM in 10 banks
  • 8kB OTP storage
  • Security features
    • 8KB of anti-fuse OTP for key storage
    • Secure boot (Arm only)
    • SHA-256 acceleration
    • Hardware TRNG
• Storage – 16MB QSPI flash
• Display – 2.8″ IPS LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels), ST7789V driver, 250 cd/m² luminance, 43.2 x 57.5mm active area
• USB – USB Type-C connector for primary power and programming
• Audio – Header for piezo speaker
• Buttons
  • 6x user controllable push buttons switch
  • Reset and boot buttons (on the back side)
• Expansion
  • Mini breadboard
  • 6x crocodile clip terminals
  • 4x 3-pin servo outputs
  • 6x GPIO
  • 4x ADC
  • 2x Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) connector
• Power Supply
  • 5V input via Type-C USB
  • 2-pin JST-PH battery connector
• Dimensions – 107 x 85 x 16mm (H x W x D, assembled)

The company mentions that the board is designed for projects like building circuits, experimenting with electronics, and prototyping robots. Additionally, you can program this board with C/C++ or MicroPython like other RP2350 boards. For more information about the breakout board along with the supported C++/MicroPython build, you can check out their GitHub repository, but at the time of writing the documentation is limited or even inexistant for the board.

The Pimoroni Explorer can be preordered through Pimoroni’s official shop page for £33.90 or around $44. The company also sells a starter kit sold for £60 or around $75 that includes the Pimoroni Explorer board, along with a Pimoroni Super Sensor Suite for environmental, light, and movement sensing, plus a hand-picked assortment of components like LEDs, potentiometers, switches, servos, and wheels, plus jumper wires and other cables to connect everything together.

The company also has released a few more Raspberry Pi RP2350-based development boards and modules including the Pico Jumbo, the Plasma 2350, the  Pimoroni Pico Plus 2, the PGA2350, and the Tiny 2350 which you’ll all find on the Pimoroni’s shop.

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LILYGO has recently introduced an updated version of their T-TWR ESP32 walkie-talkie development board, the T-TWR REV2.1. This new board not only features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but also has a GPS module for added functionality. Additionally, it has a new RF front-end matching circuit that can be configured to work with both VHF and UHF frequencies. The board is very versatile and can be programmed with Arduino IDE for various applications.

The main difference between the older T-TWR and the newer T-TWR REV2.1 is that the new module has better power management with the AXP2102 single-cell Li-battery PWM charger, allowing it to use USB, a 21700 battery, or an 18650 battery, while the original T-TWR only supports USB and an 18650 battery. The new version also includes a GNSS module along with a microphone-switching matrix and a speaker-switching matrix for better sound quality. Additionally, the REV2.1 has the Push-To-Talk button moved to the left side and a more visible status light.

LILYGO T-TWR REV2.1 ESP32 walkie-talkie specification

• Wireless module – Espressif ESP32-S3-WR0OM-1-N16R8 module with ESP32-S3 dual-core LX7 microprocessor @ up to 240 MHz with Vector extension for machine learning, 16MB flash, 8MB PSRAM, WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5 LE/Mesh
• Display –1.3 inch OLED with 128×64 resolution based on SH1106 I2C display driver
• Networking
  • SA868 Walkie-Talkie module based on RDA1846S chip
    • Bandwidth: 12.5 kHz/25 kHz
    • Sensitivity: -124 dBm
    • Support 1.6W or 1.8W mode. The latter is not recommended due to the high temperature when enabled
    • Three types:
      • UHF @ 400-480 MHz
      • VHF @ 134-174 MHz
      • “350” @ 320-400 MHz
    • SMA antenna connector for UHF/350 antenna or VHF antenna
  • L76K GNSS Module
    • Multi-GNSS engine for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS and QZSS
    • 99 acquisitions/33 tracking channels and 210 PRN channel
    • high sensitivity, -165 dBm @ Tracking, -148 dBm @ Acquisition
• Storage – MicroSD card slot
• Audio
  • Microphone switching matrix
  • Speaker switching matrix
• USB – USB Type-C port for power/charging and programming
• Expansion – 2x 13-pin headers with up to 16x GPIO, 10x ADC, 2x UART, 1x SPI, Touch interface, 5V (VBUS), 3.3V, and GND
• Misc
  • Boot, Reset, and user (IO3) button
  • Battery switch
  • Three-way encoder & switch
  • External program header connected to TX and RX
  • 1x WS2812C RGB LED
• Power Supply
  • 5V via USB port
  • 21700 or 18650 battery holder with AXP2101 charging IC.
• Dimensions – 126x 39x 29mm (with SMA connector)

In simple terms, some notable features include the Push-To-Talk button on the left side (similar to a conventional walkie-talkie) and the status light at the top right for better visibility. The RF matching circuit and battery power for the RF module also improve signal quality and reduce noise. In terms of programming the company mentions that the board can be programmed via PlatformIO and Arduino IDE, with examples, documentation, 3D files, images, schematic, and more available on the LILYGO GitHub repository.

The LILYGO T-TWR REV2.1 ESP32 walkie-talkie is available in both VHF and UHF variants. You can find it on Aliexpress, where the VHF module is priced at $58.98 and the UHF module at $57.98. Each kit contains the T-TWR REV2.1 board, along with either a V-band (134-174MHz) or U-band (400-480MHz) antenna depending on the variant, a 4-pin Dupont cable, and additional accessories required for development.

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DFI RPP051 is a 2.5-inch Pico-ITX SBC built around 13th Gen Intel Core processors ranging from the dual-core Intel Processor U300E to the 10-core Intel Core i7-1365UE. It supports up to 32GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and accommodates M.2 NVMe and SATA storage devices. Connectivity options include a 2.5GbE LAN port, DP++ and eDP display interfaces, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 ports, RS-232/422/485 interfaces, along with I2C and GPIO for expansion.

The DFI RPP051 first came to our attention while covering the AAEON PICO-RAP4 which is also an SBC with a Pico-ITX form factor, we have also written about many x86 and Arm Pico-ITX boards including AAEON PICO-MTU4, the AAEON RICO-3568, the GIGAIPC PICO-N97A and many other feel free to check them out if you are looking for compact and powerful SBCs.

DFI RPP051 Pico-ITX SBC Specification

• 13th gen Raptor Lake SoC (one or the other)
  • Intel Core i7-1365UE 10C/12T Processor, with base frequency of 1.7GHz and max turbo frequency 4.9GHz, TDP 15W
  • Intel Core i5-1354P 10C/12T Processor, with base frequency of 1.4GHz and max turbo frequency 4.6GHz, TDP 15W
  • Intel Core i3-1315UE 6C/8T Processor, with base frequency of 1.2GHz and max turbo frequency 4.5GHz, TDP 15W
  • Intel Processor U300E 5C/7T, with base frequency of 1.1GHz and max turbo frequency 4.3GHz, TDP 15W
• System Memory – Up to 32GB single-channel DDR5 with one 262-pin SODIMM slot
• BIOS – AMI SPI 256Mbit
• Storage – 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for storage (PCIe x2/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0)
• Video Output
  • 1x DP++ up to 4096×2304 at 60Hz
  • 1x eDP up to 4096×2160 at 120Hz
• Audio – 1x Line-out/Mic-in via Realtek ALC888S-VD2-GR
• Networking
  • 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet via Intel I226IT/LM controller (only Core i7/i5 supports iAMT)
  • Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-Key socket
  • Optional 4G LTE or 5G module via M.2 B-Key socket and Nano SIM slot
• USB
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
  • 2x USB 2.0 via onboard header
• Serial Port – 1x RS-232/422/485 (1.27mm pitch)
• Security – fTPM 2.0
• Expansion
  • 1x M.2 E key 2230 (PCIe x1/USB 2.0)
  • 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for storage (PCIe x2/USB 2.0/SATA 3.0)
  • 1x M.2 B key 3042/2242 for 5G/LTE module (PCIe x1/USB 3.2 Gen1/SATA 3.0), with one Nano SIM slot
  • 8-bit DIO
  • 1x SPI, 1x SMBus
• Misc – Watchdog timer (Programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds)
• Power Supply
  • Single 12V +/-10% DC via 2-pin Terminal Block
  • Power Consumption:
    • Typical – 1365UE: 12V @ 0.7A (8.4 Watts)
    • Max – 1356UE: 12V @ 5.58A (66.96 Watts)
  • RTC Battery – CR2032 Coin Cell
• Dimensions – 100 x 72mm (Pico-ITX form factor)
• Environment
  • Temperature Range
    • Operating
      • Core i7-1365UE: -5 to 65°C
      • Core i3-1354P: -30 to 80°C
    • Storage – -40 to 85°C
  • Humidity – 5% to 90% RH
• MTBF:
  • 1365UE: 621,170 hrs @ 25°C; 428,483 hrs @ 45°C; 268,117 hrs @ 65°C
  • Calculation method: Telcordia Issue 4
  • Environment: GB, GC – Ground Benign, Controlled Environment
• EMC – CE, FCC Class B, RoHS, UKCA

The company mentions that the board supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux but while searching on the official download center I couldn’t find drivers for Linux. You can also find datasheets, User’s Manual, and a list of certifications on the same page.

The DFI RPP051 Pico-ITX SBC comes in seven different versions for various industrial and non-industrial uses and Currently, DFI has only released pricing for three models with 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors: the Core i3-1315UE model at $620, the mid-range Core i5-1345UE model at $891, and the high-end Core i7-1365UE model at $1,128. You can check out pricing and other details on their e-store page.

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Geniatech XPI-7110 is a RISC-V single-board computer (SBC) built on StarFive JH7110 with a form factor similar to that of a Raspberry Pi 3 and equipped with up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB of eMMC storage. It comes with various I/O options including USB ports, HDMI 2.0, GbE Ethernet, Wi-Fi/BT, GPIO, camera, display, and much more. The company also mentions that the board will be available in both commercial and industrial variants and will include a 10+ year lifecycle

The new Geniatech board is very similar to the Milk-V Mars that we wrote about a few months ago. Additionally, we have written about PineTab-V, Pine64 Star64 SBC, and Milk-V Meles SBC all of which are built around the StarFive JH7110 or T-Head TH1520 RISC-V SoC, feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

Geniatech XPI-7110 SBC specifications:

• SoC – StarFive JH7110
  • CPU – Quad-core RISC-V processor (RV64GC) at 1GHz
  • GPU – Imagination BXE-4-32 GPU with support for OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.2
  • VPU
    • H.264 & H.265 4Kp60 decoding
    • H.265 1080p30 encoding
    • JPEG encoder / decoder
• System Memory – 2GB LPDDR4 (Up to 8GB)
• Storage
  • 16GB eMMC Flash  (Up to 256GB)
  • MicroSD slot
• Display Interfaces
  • 1x HDMI video output
  • 1x MIPI DSI connector
  • Up to two independent displays
• Camera – MIPI CSI connector
• Networking
  • Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
  • Onboard 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi with U.Fl connector for external antenna
  • Bluetooth 5.0
• USB
  • 3x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1x USB 3.0 port
• Expansion – 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header
• Misc – 1x IR Receiver
• Power – 5V/3A+ via USB-C port
• Operating temperature
  • Commercial：0 to 60°C
  • Industrial：-40 to 85°C
• Dimensions – 85 x 56mm

Other than the above specifications, I can see the board has an MS621FE RTC battery and three buttons, the functions of which are not disclosed by the company. Additionally, I could not find any official documentation or pinout for the board, but as this StarFive JH7110 board is Raspberry Pi compatible, it is safe to assume that the pins will also be compatible. However, whether it can deliver enough current through the pins to power the board is still unknown.

In terms of software also the company mentions that the Geniatech XPI-7110 SBC will support Debian Linux, but it could easily support other Linux distributions, or why not, even Android if that’s your thing.

At the time of writing the company did not mention any pricing information but further information can be found on the product’s page and in the announcement.

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The Makerfabs SenseLora 4G Gateway is a device that collects data from LoRa sensors (like temperature and humidity sensors) and sends that data over a 4G network to a cloud service or directly to your phone via SMS, this is ideal for applications where installing a LoRaWAN device is unnecessary or expensive. The application for this gateway includes monitoring soil humidity in your backyard or greenhouse conditions on your farm.

Previously we have written about similar smart agriculture sensors including AgroSense LoRaWAN sensors and WisGate Soho Pro RAK7267 LoRaWAN gateway feel free to check those out if you are looking for LoRa-based agricultural products.

Makerfabs SenseLora 4G gateway specifications

• SoC – Espressif ESP32-S3R8
  • CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration
  • Memory – 8MB PSRAM
  • Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE + Mesh connectivity
• LPWAN connectivity
  • LoRaWAN
    • SX1276 LoRa module
    • Frequencies
      • 868 MHz – EU868/ IN865/ RU864
      • 915 MHz – US915/ AU915/ KR920/ AS923
    • Supports high-gain external antenna
  • 4G LTE
    • SIM7670G Cat 1 4G module supporting LTE Cat-1 networking, GNSS positioning (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo).
    • Onboard Micro Sim
    • Supports high-gain external antenna
  • USB – USB Type-C port connected to SIM7670G model
• Programming – Onboard pin header with VCC, TX, RX, IO0, and Reset pins for programming and debugging, so an external USB to UART converter is necessary
• Misc – BOOT, Reset, and Wi-Fi Reset buttons, battery switch
• Power Supply
  • 5V DC via power jack
  • 3.7V battery with on-board solar charger
  • Solar Panel – 4.5V to 28V wide solar input for charging the battery
• Waterproof Rating – IP68

Other than the above specifications, the company does not provide many details about the product. But some more information can be found on their wiki page or their GitHub repository with Arduino code samples.

The gateway is based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, and features a Semtech SX1276 LoRa module and a SIM7670G 4G LTE CAT1 module, as mentioned earlier the gateway receives LoRa data and transmits it via 4G LTE to cloud servers (like TTN), or directly to a mobile phone via SMS.

The module comes with high-performance LoRa and 4G antennas and supports programming via Arduino or PlatformIO. The gateway can be powered from either a 5V DC or a 3.7V Lithium battery that gets charged via an onboard solar panel.

While searching for information about the Makerfabs SenseLora 4G Gateway another similar gateway got my attention which is also built around the ESP32-S3. The most interesting part about this is that it has a built-in ethernet for connectivity and a microSD card slot for storage other than that it has a nano-SIM slot and USB-C port for debugging and storage, it also has an LCD for displaying some additional information. This gateway is priced at around $57.75 on AliExpress.

The Makerfabs SenseLora 4G Gateway is priced at 44.80 excluding shipping on the Makerfabs’s official store.

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The DAB Embedded CAMKIT-AML302-IMX462, is a compact AI camera kit built around the Amlogic C302X processor with 256MB DDR3 on-chip (SiP) and designed for image processing and machine learning applications. The board also includes GMSL2 interfaces that add support for a range of Sony camera sensors, including global shutter and 3D options. Additionally, it has 100Mbit LAN, Wi-Fi, BLE, and CAN bus connectivity which makes this board useful for various computer vision applications.

Previously we have written about similar camera kits including the Pivistation 5, the OpenCV AI Kit Lite, the e-con Systems 360° Camera Kit, and much more Feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

DAB Embedded CAMKIT-AML302-IMX462 specifications

• Processor – Amlogic C302X
  • CPU – Dual Core ARM Cortex-A35
  • 2 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
  • OpenCV (Hardware Accelerator)
  • Video Encoder – H.264/H.265/JPEG
  • ISP – High-performance, up to 5MP with HDR
• System Memory – 256MB DDR3 (SIP package)
• Storage – MicroSD card slot for video recording
• Display
  • MIPI-DSI supports 5” Color TFT LCD 720×1280
  • Video Scaling
  • OSD Support
• Camera
  • 2x GMSL2 (with power, up to 15 meters)
  • Supported sensors
    • Option 1 – Sony IMX462 (Full HD, rolling shutter, HDR)
    • Option 2 – Sony IMX392 (Full HD, global shutter)
    • Option 3 – Sony IMX528 (iTOF 3D)
• Audio
  • Decoder – G.711, G.726, ADPCM
  • Optional audio in/out
• Networking
  • 100Mbit LAN (RJ45)
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (HostAP, STA, MIMO 2×2)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.3
• USB – Micro USB port for programming and debugging
• Serial – CAN 2.0b (+ CAN FD)
• Power – 12V DC input
• Operating Temperature – -20°C to +70°C

The Amlogic C302X board does not feature an audio out port or a 3.5mm jack that we are used to seeing on most development boards, instead, the audio is transmitted via the GMSL2 connectors that not only transmit video signals it also enables bidirectional audio transmission over the same coaxial cable or shielded twisted pair cable as the video signal.

In terms of software, the device runs a custom Linux 5.15.78 operating system built with Buildroot and also offers a Fastboot interface for advanced configuration and flashing. Additional software includes BlueZ for Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, Wi-Fi, and an SDK with OpenCV hardware acceleration for image processing and NN API for neural network tasks like face recognition. However, the company doesn’t have anything remotely related to the camera kit on its GitHub account.

The camera kit is priced at €650 (approximately $710), but the company does not have an official online store. To order, you need to email them; More details can be found on the product page, where you’ll also find a product brief.

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Ezurio, formerly Laird Connectivity, has announced the Sona NX611, a new Wi-Fi 6 module designed for industrial IoT applications. The module uses the NXP IW611 chipset and supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.4. It operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, achieving data rates up to 600 Mbps, and can withstand industrial temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.

The Sona NX611 comes in several form factors, including SiP (System-in-Package), M.2 1216 SMT, and M.2 2230 E-Key pluggable options. It is compatible with NXP processors and supports Ezurio’s Linux connectivity stack software and Android OS. The module is under development and is expected to be in mass production by September 2024. It will have global certifications like FCC, ISED, UKCA, CE, and Bluetooth SIG.

Previously we have seen the IW611 and IW612 modules were used in the u-blox MAYA-W2 IoT module. We have also written about Laird RM126x LoRaWAN modules, Tungsten700 SMARC SoM, and devkit, which are also developed by Ezurio, formerly Laird Connectivity.

Ezurio Sona NX611 industrial Wi-Fi 6 module specification

• Main Chip – Sona NX611 based on NXP IW611 or IW612
• Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz: Up to 287 Mbps, 1024-QAM, 1×1 MCS7)
  • 5 GHz: Up to 600 Mbps, 1024-QAM, 1×1 (MCS11)
  • Supports OFDMA, TWT, BSS Coloring
  • 802.11d/e/h/i/j/k/mc/r/v/w
• Bluetooth
  • v5.4 (BDR + EDR + BLE)
  • LE 2 Mbps PHY
  • LE Coded (Long range PHY)
  • Adaptive Frequency hopping (AFH)
  • Secure simple pairing (SSP)
  • UART baud rates up to 4 Mbps
  • 7 x BT links/16 x BLE links
  • Secure connection (AES128 & ECC256)
• Antenna Options
  • On-board MHF4 connector(s)
  • Trace pin for external antennas
  • Integrated chip antenna
  • Combined Wi-Fi and BT antenna RF connections
• Host Interface and Peripherals
  • SDIO 3.0 (Wi-Fi)
  • HS-UART (BT)
  • PCM (BT Audio)
• Input Voltage Requirements
  • SIP-76-pin LGA package
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
    • 1.8V nominal 1.8V Typ, 1.71V Min, 1.89V Max
  • 1216-96-pin LGA
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
  • 2230 Key E package
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
• Dimensions (and antenna type)
  • 11 x 11 mm (SIP) – RF Pin
  • 16 x 12 mm (M.2 1216 SMT Module) – MHF4 and RF Pin
  • 18 x 12 mm (M.2 1218 SMT Module) – Chip Antenna
  • 30 x 22 mm (M.2 E-Key Module) – MHF4
• Environmental
  • Operating Temp Range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Operating Humidity – Less than 85% RH (non-condensing)
  • Storage Temperature: -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
  • Storage Humidity – Less than 60% RH (non-condensing)
• MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) – MSL4 (SIP), MSL1 (M2)
• Regulatory approvals:
  • FCC/IC/CE/UKCA/RCM/MIC (Pending)
  • Bluetooth SIG Approval (Pending)

Ezurio provides a “Premium WiFi Advantage” program where experts handle everything from hardware design and testing to software integration and global certifications. They offer pre-certified Wi-Fi modules and antennas, ensuring your product meets international standards. Their Backports package, a full Linux Wi-Fi stack with drivers, network libraries, supplicant, and net-manager, is fully documented and supports Buildroot, Yocto, and Debian with regular updates planned.

The company provides a total of four development boards for the Ezurio Sona NX611 modules, two with soldered modules and MHF4 and MHF antenna options, and the other two features M.2 E-Key modules with MHF4 and MHF antenna options. More information about the Ezurio Sona NX611 Wi-Fi module and its dev board can be found on the product page and the press release.

The Ezurio Sona NX611 Wi-Fi module and the devkit are available on all major platforms including DigiKey, Mouser, Avnet, and Future Electronics. The dev board for the module costs around $149, and the Wi-Fi modules cost between $16.16 to $17.32 depending on the module.

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STMicroelectronics has recently revealed the reference design for “EVLDRIVE101-HPD” their homegrown BLDC motor driver board that can drive up to a 750W BLDC motor. This compact 50 mm (1.9-inch) circular PCB combines STDRIVE101 3-phase, triple half-bridge gate-driver IC with an STM32G0 microcontroller, which is responsible for driving three-phase brushless motors.

The driver board supports various motor-control strategies, including trapezoidal and field-oriented control (FOC), with both sensor’ed and sensorless rotor-position detection. Additionally, it has a wide operating voltage range of 5.5V to 75V and includes STL220N6F7 60V STripFET F7 MOSFETs, which have very low Rds(on) for high efficiency. Other features of the board include ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode, a single-wire debug interface, direct firmware update capability, and protection mechanisms such as under-voltage lockout, overtemperature protection, and cross-conduction prevention. All these features make this board suitable for applications like hairdryers, handheld vacuums, power tools, fans, drones, robots, and industrial equipment drives.

ST’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver specification

• Microcontroller
  • STM32G071KB based on Arm Cortex-M0 core
  • 36 Kbytes of SRAM
  • 128 Kbytes of Flash
• Gate Driver
  • STDRIVE101 triple half-bridge gate driver
  • 600 mA source/sink capability
  • Operates from 5.5V to 75V
  • Integrated voltage regulation for high-side and low-side gate drivers
  • Configurable drain-source-voltage (Vds) monitoring protection
• Power Stage
  • STL220N6F7 60V, STripFET F7 MOSFETs
  • Typical Rds(on) of 1.2 mΩ
  • Output current up to 15 Arms
  • 750W power stage
• Control Strategies
  • Trapezoidal control
  • Field-oriented control (FOC)
  • Sensored and sensorless rotor-position detection
• Protection Features
  • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
  • Overtemperature protection
  • Cross-conduction prevention
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Vds monitoring of power-stage MOSFETs
  • Protection against reverse biasing from power stage outputs
• Debug and Programming
  • Single-wire debug (SWD) interface
  • Direct firmware update via UART
  • STDC14 debug connector
• Additional Features
  • External turn-on/off trigger for low-consumption standby
  • Input connector for Hall-effect-based sensors and encoder
  • Back-EMF (BEMF) sensing circuitry
  • Current limiter with adjustable reference
  • Bus voltage monitoring
  • Temperature sensing
  • 5 spare GPIOs
• Board Operating Voltage – 18V to 52V
• Power Consumption
  • Sleep mode consumption below 1uA
  • Fast power-on circuitry disconnects the power source when idle
• Dimensions – Circular PCB with a diameter of 50mm

Previously we have written about similar low and high-power motor drivers including the NickStick BV SwarmDrive, the ODrive Micro BLDC driver, and FOCn ESP32-S3-based, medium-power BLDC driver and much more feel free to check those out if you are looking for a motor driver board.

The EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver board includes the STDRIVE101 triple half-bridge gate driver, which is a single-chip, low-voltage gate driver for three-phase brushless motors. The chip has a wide input voltage range of 5.5 V to 75 V and includes an integrated low-drop linear regulator and bootstrap circuitry for gate driver supply, along with under-voltage lockout (UVLO) protection. It supports two input strategies, selectable via the DT/MODE pin, with cross-conduction prevention through interlocking or deadtime generation. Additional features include VDS monitoring for MOSFET protection, thermal shutdown, and a standby mode for reduced power consumption to 1 uA.

The company uses six STL220N6F7 MOSFETs for the gate driver IC which utilizes STripFET F7 technology with an enhanced trench gate structure that results in very low on-state resistance of 1.2mΩ, while also reducing internal capacitance and gate charge for faster and more efficient switching.

ST’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD board uses the STDRIVE101 and a TSV991ILT CMOS Op-Amp to achieve current sensing. The board also includes undervoltage lockout (UVLU), and back EMF (BEMF) current sensing and limiting. It also includes a connector for Hall-effect sensors and an encoder. More information about the board can be found on the ST’s product overview page and some more information is available on the press release. You can also check out the data brief and user manual for additional info which can be found on that same STs page.

The STMicro’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver board is priced at around $93.76 for a single unit and can be purchased from Mouser Electronic.

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Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC is a low-power, low-profile SBC built around the Rockchip RK3576 octa-core Cortex-A72/A53 SoC which we also find in the Forlinx FET3576-C, the Banana Pi BPI-M5, and Mekotronics R57 Mini PC. In terms of power and performance, this SoC falls in between the Rockchip RK3588 and RK3399 SoCs and can be used for AIoT applications thanks to its 6 TOPS NPU.

Termed “mini computer” by Firefly this SBC supports up to 8GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4X memory and 256GB of eMMC storage. Additionally, it offers Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. An M.2 2242 PCIe/SATA socket and microSD card can be used for storage, and the board also offers HDMI and MIPI DSI display interfaces, two MIPI CSI camera interfaces, a few USB ports, and a 40-pin GPIO header.

Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC specifications

• SoC – Rockchip RK3576
  • CPU
    • 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.2GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8GHz
    • Arm Cortex-M0 MCU at 400MHz
  • GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU clocked at 1GHz with support for OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1 embedded 2D acceleration
  • NPU – 6 TOPS (INT8) AI accelerator with support for INT4/INT8/INT16/BF16/TF32 mixed operations.
  • VPU
    • Video Decoder: H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K at 30fps or 4K at 120fps.
    • Video Encoder: H.264 and H.265 up to 4K at 60fps, (M)JPEG encoder/decoder up to 4K at 60fps.
• System Memory – 4GB or 8GB 32-bit LPDDR4/LPDDR4x
• Storage
  • 16GB to 256GB eMMC flash options
  • MicroSD card slot
  • M.2 (2242 PCIe NVMe/SATA SSD)
  • Footprint for UFS 2.0 storage
• Video Output
  • HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp120
  • MIPI DSI connector up to 2Kp60
  • DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C up to 4Kp120
• Audio
  • 3.5mm Audio jack (Support MIC recording and American Standard CTIA)
  • Line OUT
• Camera I/F – 1x MIPI CSI DPHY(30Pin-0.5mm, 1*4 lanes/2*2 lanes)
• Networking
  • Low-profile Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port with Motorcomm YT8531
  • WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 via AMPAK AP6256
• USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x USB Type-C port
• Expansion
  • 40-pin GPIO header
  • M.2 for PCIe socket
• Misc
  • External watchdog
  • 4-pin fan connector
  • 1x Debug port
  • I2C, SPI, USART
  • SARADC
• Power
  • Supply voltage – DC 12V (5.5mm * 2.1mm, support 12V~24V wide voltage input)
  • Power Consumption – Normal: 1.2W(12V/100mA), Max: 6W(12V/500mA), Min: 0.096W(12V/8mA)
• Dimensions – 93.00 x 60.15 x 12.49mm
• Weight – 50 grams
• Environment
  • Temperature Range: -20°C- 60°C
  • Humidity – 10%～90%RH (non-condensing)

The Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC SBC supports Android 14 and Ubuntu, along with Buildroot and QT is supported through official Rockchip support. Third-party Debian images may become available soon. More information about the SBC can be found on the product page and the Wiki but at the time of writing, there is no information available on the latter page.

As Firefly is portraying the SBC is designed for AI workload, it will support complex AI models like Gemma-2B, LlaMa2-7B, ChatGLM3-6B, and Qwen1.5-1.8B, which are often used for language processing and understanding. It will also support older AI models like CNN, RNN, and LSTM for added flexibility. Additionally, you can use popular AI development tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and others, and even create custom functions for your needs.

The ROC-RK3576-PC SBC is priced at around $159.00 for the 4G+32GB variant and  $189.00 for the 8G+64G variant on the official Firefly store, but you’ll also find both variants on AliExpress for $199-$229 including shipping.

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The Quectel LG290P is a quad-band, multi-constellation, high-precision, real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS module that supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, and NavIC constellations. A typical GNSS module like the SparkFun GNSS L1/L5 can receive signals from only one or two frequency bands, but the Quectel module can receive signals from four different frequency bands (L1, L2, L5, and E6) simultaneously and features built-in anti-jamming technology for improved signal reception in challenging environments. All these measures make this chip suitable for high-precision navigation applications like autonomous robots, UAVs, precision agriculture, surveying and mapping, and autonomous driving.

Previously we have written about higher precision GPS modules like the SparkFun RTK EVK module, SparkFun RTK Torch module, the Cavli C17QS IoT GNSS module and much more feel free to check those out if you are interested in those topics.

Quectel LG290P GNSS module specification

• Main module- LG290P GNSS
• Frequency bands and constellations
  • GPS – L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
  • GLONASS – L1, L2
  • Galileo – E1, E5a, E5b, E6
  • BDS – B1I, B1C, B2I, B2a, B2b, B3I
  • QZSS – L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
  • NAVIC – L5
  • SBAS – L1 C/A
• Channels – 1040
• Horizontal Accuracy
  • Autonomous – 1.5 m
  • RTK – 0.8 cm + 1 ppm
• Vertical Accuracy
  • Autonomous – 2.5 m
  • RTK – 1.5 cm + 1 ppm
• Update Rate – Up to 20 Hz (even in RTK mode)
• Sensitivity
  • Acquisition: -145 dBm
  • Tracking: -160 dBm
• TTFF (Time To First Fix)
  • Cold Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Warm Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Hot Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Cold Start (w/o AGNSS): 28 s
  • Warm Start (w/o AGNSS): 28 s
  • Hot Start (w/o AGNSS): 1 s
• Anti-Jamming – Built-in professional-grade NIC
• Interfaces – UART, SPI, I2C (Under development/ in progress)
• Power supply: 3.15 – 3.45V
• Current consumption – 87 mA (normal operation), 12 uA (power saving)
• Dimensions – 16 x 12.2 x 2.6 mm
• Weight – 0.9 g
• Temperature range: – 40°C to +85°C (operating), -40°C to +90°C (storage)
• Certifications – CE, RoHS (Under development/ in progress)

The company mentions that as the module supports an advanced multi-frequency RTK algorithm it enhances the fix rate by 50% and reduces the time to achieve RTK fix to less than five seconds in challenging environments compared to dual-band solutions.

The module also supports integrity monitoring and authentication information verification which helps ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of its location data, which is crucial for self-driving vehicles or robotic lawnmowers to make safe decisions. Additionally, the module also includes some security features including ECC check and Secure Boot features. More information about the module can be found on the datasheet and the product page of the module, and some additional information can be found on the press release.

The Quectel LG290P GNSS module is priced at around $82 and is available on DigiKey Mouser and Avnet stores.

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The Jetway JMTX-ADN8 is a mini-ITX motherboard built around an Intel N97 (Alder Lake-N) processor. The board supports up to 32GB DDR5 RAM via a single SO-DIMM slot and can drive up to three independent displays powered by Intel UHD graphics. Additionally, it offers dual GbE LAN, nine USB ports both USB3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0, and multiple storage and expansion options including M.2 (M-key, E-key, and B-key) and SATA-III. The motherboard also includes PCI expansion and supports Windows and Linux operating systems.

In one of our last posts, we wrote about the Jetway JNUC-ADN1, another Intel N97-powered SBC, but in a smaller Next Unit of Computing (NUC) form factor. Other than that we have written about similar motherboards in mini-ITX from factors including Radxa ROCK 5 ITX, MW-100-NAS, and ASRock IMB-A8000 feel free to check those out if you are looking for mini-ITX motherboards.

Jetway JMTX-ADN8 mini-ITX SBC specifications

• SoC – Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor with Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP
• Memory – Up to 32GB DDR5 @ 4800MHz via single SO-DIMM socket
• Storage
  • Onboard 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash (optional)
  • SATA – 1x SATA III, 1x SATA power connector
  • M.2 – 1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280 (SATA-III/PCIe 3.0 x1) support NVMe
• Display via Intel UHD graphic (Supports 3 simultaneously)
  • 1x HDMI 2.0b, up to 4K at 60Hz
  • 1x VGA, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
  • 1x 24-bit dual-channel LVDS, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz, co-lay eDP
• Audio (Realtek ALC897 with 3W Amp)
  • 1x Line-in
  • 1x Line-out
  • 1x MIC
  • 1x Internal Speaker Connector with 3W Amp
• Networking
  • 2x GbE RJ45 ports via Intel RTL8111H GbE Ethernet controllers; Wake-on-LAN support
  • Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-key 2230 (USB2.0/PCIe 3.0 x1) socket with CNVi support
  • Optional 4G/5G cellular via M.2 B-key 3042/3052 (USB3.2 Gen1/USB2.0) socket and SIM card slot
• USB
  • 2x USB3.2 Gen1
  • 7x USB 2.0 (both internal and external)
• Serial
  • 4x RS232 (COM3 supports 5V/12V selectable)
  • 2x RS232/422/485
• Expansion – PCI slot via ASM1083 PCIe to PCI bridge
• Security – TPM 2.0 (Optional)
• Misc
  • 8-Bit GPIO
  • SMBus, I2C
  • CPU fan and system fan connectors
  • Front Panel – HDD LED, PWR LED, Power Button, Reset
  • Chassis intrusion
  • Buzzer
  • Watchdog Timer – 255 levels
  • RTC with 3V/200mAh lithium batter
  • Large heatsink for fanless cooling
• Power – 12V via 24-pin ATX power supply
• Certification – CE/FCC Class A
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 85°C
• Operating humidity – 10% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
• Dimensions – 170 x 170mm mini-ITX form factor

In terms of software, this N97-powered mini-ITX motherboard supports Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11 operating systems with relevant drivers available in the download section of the product page along with a datasheet.

At the time of writing the company has not provided any pricing information for the Jetway JNUC-ADN1 Intel N97 mini-ITX motherboard. More details, including drivers and order-related information, can be found on the product page.

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Forlinx FET3576-C SoM is a new System-on-Module built around the Rockchip RK3576 SoC which features four Arm Cortex-A72 and four Cortex-A53 cores made from a 22nm lithography process. The SoM is available with 2GB or 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM option and can be equipped with up to 32GB of eMMC storage. Additionally, it has 6 TOPS NPU power and supports standard peripherals like GbE Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, LVDS, MIPI DSI, and much more. All these features make this device useful for IoT, edge computing, digital signage, and many other applications.

The new FET3576-C SoM and its OK3576-C development board look very similar to the Forlinx FET3562J-C SoM and related board we covered earlier this month. But the main difference between the two is that the new one is built with the RK3576 SoC whereas the old one is built around the Rockchip RK3562(J) SoC. Previously we also saw that the RK3576 SoC was used in products like Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro, Mekotronics R57, and others. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in those topics.

SoM and development board specifications

• FET3576-C SoM Specification
  • SoC – Rockchip RK3576
    • CPU
      • 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.3GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2GHz
      • Arm Cortex-M0 MCU at 400MHz
    • GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1
    • NPU – 6 TOPS (INT8) AI accelerator with support for INT4/INT8/INT16/BF16/TF32 mixed operations.
    • VPU
      • Video Decoder: H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K @ 30fps or 4K @ 120fps.
      • Video Encoder: H.264 and H.265 up to 4K @ 60fps, (M)JPEG encoder/decoder up to 4K @ 60fps.
  • System Memory – 2GB or 4GB of LPDDR4 Memory
  • Storage
    • Up to 32GB eMMC flash
    • SDIO
    • SATA – Support for SATA v3.1 (up to 6GT/s)
  • Display Interfaces:
    • HDMI/eDP TX – 1x HDMI/eDP TX multiplexed,
    • MIPI DSI – 1x MIPI DSI-2 TX, up to 2K at 60Hz
    • Parallel –  RGB/BT.656/BT1120, up to 1920×1080 at 60Hz
    • EBC – 1x E-ink EPD, up to 2560×1920, up to 32-level grayscale
    • DP TX – 1x USB/DP combination via USB-C which supports DisplayPort v1.4, supports MST with DP Alt mode
  • Ethernet – 1x RGMII (10/100/1000Mbps), 1x RMII (10/100/1000Mbps)
  • USB
    • 2x USB3.2
    • 1x USB Type-C (DP Alt mode)
    • 2x USB 2.0 OTG
  • Camera Interfaces
    • MIPI-CSI – 5x CSI-2 (4x 2-lane D-PHY v1.2, 1x 4-lane D-PHY v2.0 or 3-trio C-PHY v1.1)
    • DVP – 1x, 8/10/12/16-bit, up to 150MHz, BT.601/BT.656/BT.1120 video formats.
  • Audio – Digital Audio Codecs with 2x DAC, I2S/PCM, SAI, SPDIF, PDM
  • Other Interfaces
    • PCIe – PCIe v2.1 (Root Complex only, up to 5GT/s)
    • UART – Up to 12 UARTs, support various serial data transfer modes and flow control
    • CAN – Compliant with CAN and CAN-FD;
    • SPI – Up to 5 ports, supports host/slave mode
    • I2C – Up to 9 ports, supports standard and high-speed modes (7/10-bit address)
    • I3C – 2x I3C ports
    • DSMC – Can support up to 4 chips selection
    • FlexBus – Supports built-in DMA and ping-pong operations for two addresses allocation
    • PWM – 16 on-chip PWMs with interrupt operation
    • ADC – 8x 12-bit SAR-ADC, sampling rate up to 1MS/s
    • GPIO -All GPIO can be used to generate interrupts; Supports power trigger interrupt and edge trigger interrupt; and more
  • Power – DC 12V
  • Operating temperature
    • FET3576-C: 0°C~+80°C
    • FET3576J-C: -40°C~+85°C
  • Dimensions – 56 x 68 x 4.92 mm
• OK3576-C Carrier Board Specifications
  • Storage – SD card slot up to up to 150Mhz, supports SDR104 mode
  • Display
    • 1x MIPI DSI (2560×1600@60Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@ 120Hz)
    • 1x DP TX Multiplexed with USB3.1 Gen1 Type-C connector
  • Camera
    • 1x MIPI DPHY V2.0, 4 lanes by 1x 26-pin FPC connector each lane up to 4.5Gbps and supports OV13850 camera
    • 4x MIPI DPHY V1.2, 2 lanes, by 4x 26-pin FPC connectors each lane up to 2.5Gbps and supports OV5645 camera
  • Audio – 1x On-board codec chip, supports Phone, MIC, and Speaker
  • Connectivity
    • 2x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
    • 4G/5G – 1x M.2 slot
    • WiFi and BT – 1x AW-CM358SM-WIFI&BT, supports 2.4G/5G WiFi and BT 5.0
  • USB
    • 3× Type-A USB connectors, supports HS mode (480Mbps), FS mode (12Mbps), and LS mode (1.5Mbps)
    • 1x Type-C connector, work together with DP TX
  • Expansion
    • 2x CAN and CAN-FD, with built-in transceivers
    • 1x PCIe x1 slot, up to 5Gbps
    • 2x RS485 interfaces with galvanic isolation
    • 5x ADC with 1.27mm pin headers
    • 1x UART 2.54mm header
    • 1x RTC
    • 8x GPIO with standard 2.54mm headers
  • Power – 12V
  • Dimensions – Not Mentioned

As the SoM is powered by a Rockchip RK3576 SoC, it should support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1. However, the company does not mention it on their products page or datasheet of the device.

In terms of software, the SoM is compatible with Linux 6.1.57 and Android and supports multi-task and multi-scenario parallel processing, as well as deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Tflite, Pytorch, Onnx NN, Android NN, and others.

The SoM also supports a new parallel bus interface which the company calls “FlexBus”. It is a flexible parallel bus interface that can emulate various protocols and support 2/4/8/16-bit data transmission with a clock speed of up to 100MHz. It offers diverse bus transfer interfaces like DSMC, CAN-FD, PCIe 2.1, SATA 3.0, USB 3.2, SAI, I2C, I3C, and UART.

More details about the SoM and the development board can be found on the announcement and the product page. However, at the time of writing the company has not provided any pricing information.

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The Seeed Studio Wio Tracker 1110 is a dev kit designed to work with the Meshtastic network. The board is built around a Nordic nRF52840 multiprotocol Bluetooth 5.4 SoC and uses the Semtech LR1110 LoRa transceiver for communication. Seeed Studio is selling the Wio Tracker 1110 development board in a bundle with an OLED display and a GNSS receiver, providing everything needed to start experimentation for peer-to-peer LoRa mesh networking.

Meshtastic is a free, open-source, decentralized mesh network that uses LoRa radios to establish a low-power, long-range, off-grid communication system in areas without reliable infrastructure. Driven entirely by the community, Meshtastic enables decentralized, encrypted communication without the need for a dedicated router or phone.

Previously we have written various versions of the Wio Tracker including the Wio GPS and Wio LTE GPS Tracker. Since Meshtastic projects are becoming popular among developers and enthusiasts, we will likely see many more dev kits with Meshtastic support.

Seeed Studio Wio Tracker 1110 specifications

• SoC – Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840
  • • CPU – 32-bit Cortex-M4 core with FPU running at 64 MHz
    • Flash – 1 MB
    • RAM – 256 kB RAM
    • Arm TrustZone Cryptocell 310 security subsystem
• Connectivity
  • Via Nordic Semi RF52840
    • Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth Mesh
    • IEEE 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee and Thread
    • ANT, 2.4GHz proprietary
    • On-chip NFC-A tag
    • Antenna – On-board 2.4GHz chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna
    • Zigbee 3.0, (update to Thread/Matter in development)
  • Via Semtech LR1110
    • LoRa/(G)FSK Half-Duplex RF transceiver working in the 1863~928 (chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna)
    • Compatible with LoRaWAN 1.0.4 standard
    • GNSS (GPS/ BeiDou) low-power scanning (chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna)
    • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi ultra-low-power passive scanning with onboard chip antenna
    • Range – 2~10km (depends on antenna and environment)
• Onboard Sensors
  • TH Sensor (SHT41)
    • Temperature: -40~85°C, ±0.2°C
    • Humidity – 0~100%RH, ±1.8%RH
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer (Not Used)
    • Range –  ±2g, 4g, 8g, 16g
    • Bandwidth – 0.5Hz ~ 625Hz
    • Sensitivity (LSB/g) – 1000 (±2g) to 83 (±16g)
  • Grove GPS Air530 (External Sensor)
    • Supply voltage – 3.3V/5V
    • Operating current – up to 60mA
    • Temperature
      • Operating: -35°C to 85°C
      • Storage: -55°C to 100°C
• Display – Grove 0.96 inch OLED display
  • Supply voltage – 3.3 / 5V
  • Driver IC – SSD1308Z
  • Display – White, 128×64 Dot Matrix
  • Panel size – 26.7×19.26 mm, Active Area – 21.74×11.175 mm
  • Operating temperature: -20~70 ℃
• USB – USB-C for power and programming
• Grove Interface
  • 3x Digital Interface
  • 1x ADC
  • 1x I2C
  • 1x UART
•  Misc
  • Battery connector for 3.7V battery
  • Reset button
  • User button
  • User LED
  • Power LED
  • Charge status indicator LED
• Supply voltage – 5V with USB-C connector
• Dimensions – Not specified

The board is completely open-sourced so the company provides all necessary documentation including the datasheet, Eagle CAD file, and datasheet for the modules on Seeed Studio’s products page. The Meshtastic firmware on the other hand is available on the company’s GitHub repository. For those of you who already own a Wio Tracker 1110, you’ll need the Air530 GPS receiver and the OLED, and follow the instructions to update the firmware.

The company also provides design files for an acrylic enclosure and a 3D-printed enclosure which Seeed Studio mentions will be available for purchase once the company gets enough feedback from the users.

The Wio Tracker 1110 Dev Kit for Meshtastic is available on SeeedStudio for $39.90, and you’ll also find the Wio Tracker 1110 board only on Aliexpress for $35.73.

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The Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 is a motor and sensor driver HAT that supports Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4, and Pi 3 models. The board features a bunch of headers that give access to sensor and motor controllers including sixteen servo motor ports, a three-channel line tracking sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, IR receivers, WS2812 RGB LEDs, and more. Additionally, the board features an integrated 8.4V battery charger with a Type-C port for charging. All these features make it easy to build DIY robotics and smart car projects with this HAT.

Previously we have written about similar educational robot kits including the Arduino Alvik educational robot, the XGO-Rider self-balancing robot, the Waveshare UGV Rover, SunFounder GalaxyRVR, and much more. Feel free to check that out if you are interested in those topics.

Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 specifications

• HAT Name – Adeept Robot HAT V3.0
• Host controller (one or the other)
  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Raspberry Pi 4B
  • Raspberry Pi  3B+
  • Raspberry Pi 3B
• Interfaces and Ports
  • RGB LED
    • 2x RGB LED ports
    • 2x WS2812 RGB LEDs onboard
    • 1x WS2812 extension header
  • Sensor Interface
    • 3CH Line following sensor port
    • Ultrasonic range sensor port
    • MPU6050 six-axis (gyro + accelerometer) port
    • Light tracing sensor port
    • IR receiver
  • Motor Drivers
    • 4x High power DC motor driver
    • 16x Servo motor driver with PCA9685
  • Communication
    • 1x UART port for communication and debug
    • 1x I2C interface port
  • USB- 1x USB-C port for charging only
• Misc
  • 1x Onboard battery level indicator
  • 1x Buzzer
  • 6x ADC
  • 1x Integrated DC-DC converter
• Power – 1x 8.4V battery power input port with charger
• Dimensions – Not Mentioned (Raspberry Pi HAT compatible)

For simplicity, Adeept provides a full interface diagram of the control board which makes the assembly process very easy. However, the board lacks all the specifications for the various ICs that are used throughout the board. The diagram showcased only PCA9685 which is a 16-channel servo motor driver IC.

After searching for a little bit I found a GitHub repo containing some Python code for Adeept RaspTank built around the HAT. While searching I also found an Amazon listing for the Adeept RaspTank Smart Robot Kit which costs around $79.99. Additionally, I found the Adeept PiCar-B Mars Rover Smart Car Kit on Amazon which also uses the Adeept Robot HAT as the main driver. The Adeept RaspTank and the Adeept PiCar-B Mars Rover are also available on Aliexpress where they sell for around $96 and $87 respectively.

The Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 itself can also be purchased from Aliexpress for $29.99 or on Adeept’s Tindie store for $28.49, but not the Tindie price does not include shipping.

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Ezurio, formerly Laird Connectivity, has announced the Sona NX611, a new Wi-Fi 6 module designed for industrial IoT applications. The module uses the NXP IW611 chipset and supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.4. It operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, achieving data rates up to 600 Mbps, and can withstand industrial temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.

The Sona NX611 comes in several form factors, including SiP (System-in-Package), M.2 1216 SMT, and M.2 2230 E-Key pluggable options. It is compatible with NXP processors and supports Ezurio’s Linux connectivity stack software and Android OS. The module is under development and is expected to be in mass production by September 2024. It will have global certifications like FCC, ISED, UKCA, CE, and Bluetooth SIG.

Previously we have seen the IW611 and IW612 modules were used in the u-blox MAYA-W2 IoT module. We have also written about Laird RM126x LoRaWAN modules, Tungsten700 SMARC SoM, and devkit, which are also developed by Ezurio, formerly Laird Connectivity.

Ezurio Sona NX611 industrial Wi-Fi 6 module specification

• Main Chip – Sona NX611 based on NXP IW611 or IW612
• Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz: Up to 287 Mbps, 1024-QAM, 1×1 MCS7)
  • 5 GHz: Up to 600 Mbps, 1024-QAM, 1×1 (MCS11)
  • Supports OFDMA, TWT, BSS Coloring
  • 802.11d/e/h/i/j/k/mc/r/v/w
• Bluetooth
  • v5.4 (BDR + EDR + BLE)
  • LE 2 Mbps PHY
  • LE Coded (Long range PHY)
  • Adaptive Frequency hopping (AFH)
  • Secure simple pairing (SSP)
  • UART baud rates up to 4 Mbps
  • 7 x BT links/16 x BLE links
  • Secure connection (AES128 & ECC256)
• Antenna Options
  • On-board MHF4 connector(s)
  • Trace pin for external antennas
  • Integrated chip antenna
  • Combined Wi-Fi and BT antenna RF connections
• Host Interface and Peripherals
  • SDIO 3.0 (Wi-Fi)
  • HS-UART (BT)
  • PCM (BT Audio)
• Input Voltage Requirements
  • SIP-76-pin LGA package
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
    • 1.8V nominal 1.8V Typ, 1.71V Min, 1.89V Max
  • 1216-96-pin LGA
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
  • 2230 Key E package
    • 3.3V nominal 3.3V Typ, 3.14V Min, 3.46V Max
• Dimensions (and antenna type)
  • 11 x 11 mm (SIP) – RF Pin
  • 16 x 12 mm (M.2 1216 SMT Module) – MHF4 and RF Pin
  • 18 x 12 mm (M.2 1218 SMT Module) – Chip Antenna
  • 30 x 22 mm (M.2 E-Key Module) – MHF4
• Environmental
  • Operating Temp Range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Operating Humidity – Less than 85% RH (non-condensing)
  • Storage Temperature: -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
  • Storage Humidity – Less than 60% RH (non-condensing)
• MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) – MSL4 (SIP), MSL1 (M2)
• Regulatory approvals:
  • FCC/IC/CE/UKCA/RCM/MIC (Pending)
  • Bluetooth SIG Approval (Pending)

Ezurio provides a “Premium WiFi Advantage” program where experts handle everything from hardware design and testing to software integration and global certifications. They offer pre-certified Wi-Fi modules and antennas, ensuring your product meets international standards. Their Backports package, a full Linux Wi-Fi stack with drivers, network libraries, supplicant, and net-manager, is fully documented and supports Buildroot, Yocto, and Debian with regular updates planned.

The company provides a total of four development boards for the Ezurio Sona NX611 modules, two with soldered modules and MHF4 and MHF antenna options, and the other two features M.2 E-Key modules with MHF4 and MHF antenna options. More information about the Ezurio Sona NX611 Wi-Fi module and its dev board can be found on the product page and the press release.

The Ezurio Sona NX611 Wi-Fi module and the devkit are available on all major platforms including DigiKey, Mouser, Avnet, and Future Electronics. The dev board for the module costs around $149, and the Wi-Fi modules cost between $16.16 to $17.32 depending on the module.

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STMicroelectronics has recently revealed the reference design for “EVLDRIVE101-HPD” their homegrown BLDC motor driver board that can drive up to a 750W BLDC motor. This compact 50 mm (1.9-inch) circular PCB combines STDRIVE101 3-phase, triple half-bridge gate-driver IC with an STM32G0 microcontroller, which is responsible for driving three-phase brushless motors.

The driver board supports various motor-control strategies, including trapezoidal and field-oriented control (FOC), with both sensor’ed and sensorless rotor-position detection. Additionally, it has a wide operating voltage range of 5.5V to 75V and includes STL220N6F7 60V STripFET F7 MOSFETs, which have very low Rds(on) for high efficiency. Other features of the board include ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode, a single-wire debug interface, direct firmware update capability, and protection mechanisms such as under-voltage lockout, overtemperature protection, and cross-conduction prevention. All these features make this board suitable for applications like hairdryers, handheld vacuums, power tools, fans, drones, robots, and industrial equipment drives.

ST’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver specification

• Microcontroller
  • STM32G071KB based on Arm Cortex-M0 core
  • 36 Kbytes of SRAM
  • 128 Kbytes of Flash
• Gate Driver
  • STDRIVE101 triple half-bridge gate driver
  • 600 mA source/sink capability
  • Operates from 5.5V to 75V
  • Integrated voltage regulation for high-side and low-side gate drivers
  • Configurable drain-source-voltage (Vds) monitoring protection
• Power Stage
  • STL220N6F7 60V, STripFET F7 MOSFETs
  • Typical Rds(on) of 1.2 mΩ
  • Output current up to 15 Arms
  • 750W power stage
• Control Strategies
  • Trapezoidal control
  • Field-oriented control (FOC)
  • Sensored and sensorless rotor-position detection
• Protection Features
  • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
  • Overtemperature protection
  • Cross-conduction prevention
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Vds monitoring of power-stage MOSFETs
  • Protection against reverse biasing from power stage outputs
• Debug and Programming
  • Single-wire debug (SWD) interface
  • Direct firmware update via UART
  • STDC14 debug connector
• Additional Features
  • External turn-on/off trigger for low-consumption standby
  • Input connector for Hall-effect-based sensors and encoder
  • Back-EMF (BEMF) sensing circuitry
  • Current limiter with adjustable reference
  • Bus voltage monitoring
  • Temperature sensing
  • 5 spare GPIOs
• Board Operating Voltage – 18V to 52V
• Power Consumption
  • Sleep mode consumption below 1uA
  • Fast power-on circuitry disconnects the power source when idle
• Dimensions – Circular PCB with a diameter of 50mm

Previously we have written about similar low and high-power motor drivers including the NickStick BV SwarmDrive, the ODrive Micro BLDC driver, and FOCn ESP32-S3-based, medium-power BLDC driver and much more feel free to check those out if you are looking for a motor driver board.

The EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver board includes the STDRIVE101 triple half-bridge gate driver, which is a single-chip, low-voltage gate driver for three-phase brushless motors. The chip has a wide input voltage range of 5.5 V to 75 V and includes an integrated low-drop linear regulator and bootstrap circuitry for gate driver supply, along with under-voltage lockout (UVLO) protection. It supports two input strategies, selectable via the DT/MODE pin, with cross-conduction prevention through interlocking or deadtime generation. Additional features include VDS monitoring for MOSFET protection, thermal shutdown, and a standby mode for reduced power consumption to 1 uA.

The company uses six STL220N6F7 MOSFETs for the gate driver IC which utilizes STripFET F7 technology with an enhanced trench gate structure that results in very low on-state resistance of 1.2mΩ, while also reducing internal capacitance and gate charge for faster and more efficient switching.

ST’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD board uses the STDRIVE101 and a TSV991ILT CMOS Op-Amp to achieve current sensing. The board also includes undervoltage lockout (UVLU), and back EMF (BEMF) current sensing and limiting. It also includes a connector for Hall-effect sensors and an encoder. More information about the board can be found on the ST’s product overview page and some more information is available on the press release. You can also check out the data brief and user manual for additional info which can be found on that same STs page.

The STMicro’s EVLDRIVE101-HPD BLDC motor driver board is priced at around $93.76 for a single unit and can be purchased from Mouser Electronic.

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Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC is a low-power, low-profile SBC built around the Rockchip RK3576 octa-core Cortex-A72/A53 SoC which we also find in the Forlinx FET3576-C, the Banana Pi BPI-M5, and Mekotronics R57 Mini PC. In terms of power and performance, this SoC falls in between the Rockchip RK3588 and RK3399 SoCs and can be used for AIoT applications thanks to its 6 TOPS NPU.

Termed “mini computer” by Firefly this SBC supports up to 8GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4X memory and 256GB of eMMC storage. Additionally, it offers Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. An M.2 2242 PCIe/SATA socket and microSD card can be used for storage, and the board also offers HDMI and MIPI DSI display interfaces, two MIPI CSI camera interfaces, a few USB ports, and a 40-pin GPIO header.

Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC specifications

• SoC – Rockchip RK3576
  • CPU
    • 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.2GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8GHz
    • Arm Cortex-M0 MCU at 400MHz
  • GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU clocked at 1GHz with support for OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1 embedded 2D acceleration
  • NPU – 6 TOPS (INT8) AI accelerator with support for INT4/INT8/INT16/BF16/TF32 mixed operations.
  • VPU
    • Video Decoder: H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K at 30fps or 4K at 120fps.
    • Video Encoder: H.264 and H.265 up to 4K at 60fps, (M)JPEG encoder/decoder up to 4K at 60fps.
• System Memory – 4GB or 8GB 32-bit LPDDR4/LPDDR4x
• Storage
  • 16GB to 256GB eMMC flash options
  • MicroSD card slot
  • M.2 (2242 PCIe NVMe/SATA SSD)
  • Footprint for UFS 2.0 storage
• Video Output
  • HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp120
  • MIPI DSI connector up to 2Kp60
  • DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C up to 4Kp120
• Audio
  • 3.5mm Audio jack (Support MIC recording and American Standard CTIA)
  • Line OUT
• Camera I/F – 1x MIPI CSI DPHY(30Pin-0.5mm, 1*4 lanes/2*2 lanes)
• Networking
  • Low-profile Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port with Motorcomm YT8531
  • WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 via AMPAK AP6256
• USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x USB Type-C port
• Expansion
  • 40-pin GPIO header
  • M.2 for PCIe socket
• Misc
  • External watchdog
  • 4-pin fan connector
  • 1x Debug port
  • I2C, SPI, USART
  • SARADC
• Power
  • Supply voltage – DC 12V (5.5mm * 2.1mm, support 12V~24V wide voltage input)
  • Power Consumption – Normal: 1.2W(12V/100mA), Max: 6W(12V/500mA), Min: 0.096W(12V/8mA)
• Dimensions – 93.00 x 60.15 x 12.49mm
• Weight – 50 grams
• Environment
  • Temperature Range: -20°C- 60°C
  • Humidity – 10%～90%RH (non-condensing)

The Firefly ROC-RK3576-PC SBC supports Android 14 and Ubuntu, along with Buildroot and QT is supported through official Rockchip support. Third-party Debian images may become available soon. More information about the SBC can be found on the product page and the Wiki but at the time of writing, there is no information available on the latter page.

As Firefly is portraying the SBC is designed for AI workload, it will support complex AI models like Gemma-2B, LlaMa2-7B, ChatGLM3-6B, and Qwen1.5-1.8B, which are often used for language processing and understanding. It will also support older AI models like CNN, RNN, and LSTM for added flexibility. Additionally, you can use popular AI development tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and others, and even create custom functions for your needs.

The ROC-RK3576-PC SBC is priced at around $159.00 for the 4G+32GB variant and  $189.00 for the 8G+64G variant on the official Firefly store, but you’ll also find both variants on AliExpress for $199-$229 including shipping.

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The Quectel LG290P is a quad-band, multi-constellation, high-precision, real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS module that supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, and NavIC constellations. A typical GNSS module like the SparkFun GNSS L1/L5 can receive signals from only one or two frequency bands, but the Quectel module can receive signals from four different frequency bands (L1, L2, L5, and E6) simultaneously and features built-in anti-jamming technology for improved signal reception in challenging environments. All these measures make this chip suitable for high-precision navigation applications like autonomous robots, UAVs, precision agriculture, surveying and mapping, and autonomous driving.

Previously we have written about higher precision GPS modules like the SparkFun RTK EVK module, SparkFun RTK Torch module, the Cavli C17QS IoT GNSS module and much more feel free to check those out if you are interested in those topics.

Quectel LG290P GNSS module specification

• Main module- LG290P GNSS
• Frequency bands and constellations
  • GPS – L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
  • GLONASS – L1, L2
  • Galileo – E1, E5a, E5b, E6
  • BDS – B1I, B1C, B2I, B2a, B2b, B3I
  • QZSS – L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
  • NAVIC – L5
  • SBAS – L1 C/A
• Channels – 1040
• Horizontal Accuracy
  • Autonomous – 1.5 m
  • RTK – 0.8 cm + 1 ppm
• Vertical Accuracy
  • Autonomous – 2.5 m
  • RTK – 1.5 cm + 1 ppm
• Update Rate – Up to 20 Hz (even in RTK mode)
• Sensitivity
  • Acquisition: -145 dBm
  • Tracking: -160 dBm
• TTFF (Time To First Fix)
  • Cold Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Warm Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Hot Start (w/ AGNSS): TBD
  • Cold Start (w/o AGNSS): 28 s
  • Warm Start (w/o AGNSS): 28 s
  • Hot Start (w/o AGNSS): 1 s
• Anti-Jamming – Built-in professional-grade NIC
• Interfaces – UART, SPI, I2C (Under development/ in progress)
• Power supply: 3.15 – 3.45V
• Current consumption – 87 mA (normal operation), 12 uA (power saving)
• Dimensions – 16 x 12.2 x 2.6 mm
• Weight – 0.9 g
• Temperature range: – 40°C to +85°C (operating), -40°C to +90°C (storage)
• Certifications – CE, RoHS (Under development/ in progress)

The company mentions that as the module supports an advanced multi-frequency RTK algorithm it enhances the fix rate by 50% and reduces the time to achieve RTK fix to less than five seconds in challenging environments compared to dual-band solutions.

The module also supports integrity monitoring and authentication information verification which helps ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of its location data, which is crucial for self-driving vehicles or robotic lawnmowers to make safe decisions. Additionally, the module also includes some security features including ECC check and Secure Boot features. More information about the module can be found on the datasheet and the product page of the module, and some additional information can be found on the press release.

The Quectel LG290P GNSS module is priced at around $82 and is available on DigiKey Mouser and Avnet stores.

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The Jetway JMTX-ADN8 is a mini-ITX motherboard built around an Intel N97 (Alder Lake-N) processor. The board supports up to 32GB DDR5 RAM via a single SO-DIMM slot and can drive up to three independent displays powered by Intel UHD graphics. Additionally, it offers dual GbE LAN, nine USB ports both USB3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0, and multiple storage and expansion options including M.2 (M-key, E-key, and B-key) and SATA-III. The motherboard also includes PCI expansion and supports Windows and Linux operating systems.

In one of our last posts, we wrote about the Jetway JNUC-ADN1, another Intel N97-powered SBC, but in a smaller Next Unit of Computing (NUC) form factor. Other than that we have written about similar motherboards in mini-ITX from factors including Radxa ROCK 5 ITX, MW-100-NAS, and ASRock IMB-A8000 feel free to check those out if you are looking for mini-ITX motherboards.

Jetway JMTX-ADN8 mini-ITX SBC specifications

• SoC – Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor with Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP
• Memory – Up to 32GB DDR5 @ 4800MHz via single SO-DIMM socket
• Storage
  • Onboard 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash (optional)
  • SATA – 1x SATA III, 1x SATA power connector
  • M.2 – 1 x M.2 M-Key 2242/2280 (SATA-III/PCIe 3.0 x1) support NVMe
• Display via Intel UHD graphic (Supports 3 simultaneously)
  • 1x HDMI 2.0b, up to 4K at 60Hz
  • 1x VGA, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
  • 1x 24-bit dual-channel LVDS, up to 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz, co-lay eDP
• Audio (Realtek ALC897 with 3W Amp)
  • 1x Line-in
  • 1x Line-out
  • 1x MIC
  • 1x Internal Speaker Connector with 3W Amp
• Networking
  • 2x GbE RJ45 ports via Intel RTL8111H GbE Ethernet controllers; Wake-on-LAN support
  • Optional WiFi and Bluetooth via M.2 E-key 2230 (USB2.0/PCIe 3.0 x1) socket with CNVi support
  • Optional 4G/5G cellular via M.2 B-key 3042/3052 (USB3.2 Gen1/USB2.0) socket and SIM card slot
• USB
  • 2x USB3.2 Gen1
  • 7x USB 2.0 (both internal and external)
• Serial
  • 4x RS232 (COM3 supports 5V/12V selectable)
  • 2x RS232/422/485
• Expansion – PCI slot via ASM1083 PCIe to PCI bridge
• Security – TPM 2.0 (Optional)
• Misc
  • 8-Bit GPIO
  • SMBus, I2C
  • CPU fan and system fan connectors
  • Front Panel – HDD LED, PWR LED, Power Button, Reset
  • Chassis intrusion
  • Buzzer
  • Watchdog Timer – 255 levels
  • RTC with 3V/200mAh lithium batter
  • Large heatsink for fanless cooling
• Power – 12V via 24-pin ATX power supply
• Certification – CE/FCC Class A
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 85°C
• Operating humidity – 10% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
• Dimensions – 170 x 170mm mini-ITX form factor

In terms of software, this N97-powered mini-ITX motherboard supports Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11 operating systems with relevant drivers available in the download section of the product page along with a datasheet.

At the time of writing the company has not provided any pricing information for the Jetway JNUC-ADN1 Intel N97 mini-ITX motherboard. More details, including drivers and order-related information, can be found on the product page.

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Forlinx FET3576-C SoM is a new System-on-Module built around the Rockchip RK3576 SoC which features four Arm Cortex-A72 and four Cortex-A53 cores made from a 22nm lithography process. The SoM is available with 2GB or 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM option and can be equipped with up to 32GB of eMMC storage. Additionally, it has 6 TOPS NPU power and supports standard peripherals like GbE Ethernet, Wifi, Bluetooth, LVDS, MIPI DSI, and much more. All these features make this device useful for IoT, edge computing, digital signage, and many other applications.

The new FET3576-C SoM and its OK3576-C development board look very similar to the Forlinx FET3562J-C SoM and related board we covered earlier this month. But the main difference between the two is that the new one is built with the RK3576 SoC whereas the old one is built around the Rockchip RK3562(J) SoC. Previously we also saw that the RK3576 SoC was used in products like Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro, Mekotronics R57, and others. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in those topics.

SoM and development board specifications

• FET3576-C SoM Specification
  • SoC – Rockchip RK3576
    • CPU
      • 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.3GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2GHz
      • Arm Cortex-M0 MCU at 400MHz
    • GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1
    • NPU – 6 TOPS (INT8) AI accelerator with support for INT4/INT8/INT16/BF16/TF32 mixed operations.
    • VPU
      • Video Decoder: H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K @ 30fps or 4K @ 120fps.
      • Video Encoder: H.264 and H.265 up to 4K @ 60fps, (M)JPEG encoder/decoder up to 4K @ 60fps.
  • System Memory – 2GB or 4GB of LPDDR4 Memory
  • Storage
    • Up to 32GB eMMC flash
    • SDIO
    • SATA – Support for SATA v3.1 (up to 6GT/s)
  • Display Interfaces:
    • HDMI/eDP TX – 1x HDMI/eDP TX multiplexed,
    • MIPI DSI – 1x MIPI DSI-2 TX, up to 2K at 60Hz
    • Parallel –  RGB/BT.656/BT1120, up to 1920×1080 at 60Hz
    • EBC – 1x E-ink EPD, up to 2560×1920, up to 32-level grayscale
    • DP TX – 1x USB/DP combination via USB-C which supports DisplayPort v1.4, supports MST with DP Alt mode
  • Ethernet – 1x RGMII (10/100/1000Mbps), 1x RMII (10/100/1000Mbps)
  • USB
    • 2x USB3.2
    • 1x USB Type-C (DP Alt mode)
    • 2x USB 2.0 OTG
  • Camera Interfaces
    • MIPI-CSI – 5x CSI-2 (4x 2-lane D-PHY v1.2, 1x 4-lane D-PHY v2.0 or 3-trio C-PHY v1.1)
    • DVP – 1x, 8/10/12/16-bit, up to 150MHz, BT.601/BT.656/BT.1120 video formats.
  • Audio – Digital Audio Codecs with 2x DAC, I2S/PCM, SAI, SPDIF, PDM
  • Other Interfaces
    • PCIe – PCIe v2.1 (Root Complex only, up to 5GT/s)
    • UART – Up to 12 UARTs, support various serial data transfer modes and flow control
    • CAN – Compliant with CAN and CAN-FD;
    • SPI – Up to 5 ports, supports host/slave mode
    • I2C – Up to 9 ports, supports standard and high-speed modes (7/10-bit address)
    • I3C – 2x I3C ports
    • DSMC – Can support up to 4 chips selection
    • FlexBus – Supports built-in DMA and ping-pong operations for two addresses allocation
    • PWM – 16 on-chip PWMs with interrupt operation
    • ADC – 8x 12-bit SAR-ADC, sampling rate up to 1MS/s
    • GPIO -All GPIO can be used to generate interrupts; Supports power trigger interrupt and edge trigger interrupt; and more
  • Power – DC 12V
  • Operating temperature
    • FET3576-C: 0°C~+80°C
    • FET3576J-C: -40°C~+85°C
  • Dimensions – 56 x 68 x 4.92 mm
• OK3576-C Carrier Board Specifications
  • Storage – SD card slot up to up to 150Mhz, supports SDR104 mode
  • Display
    • 1x MIPI DSI (2560×1600@60Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@ 120Hz)
    • 1x DP TX Multiplexed with USB3.1 Gen1 Type-C connector
  • Camera
    • 1x MIPI DPHY V2.0, 4 lanes by 1x 26-pin FPC connector each lane up to 4.5Gbps and supports OV13850 camera
    • 4x MIPI DPHY V1.2, 2 lanes, by 4x 26-pin FPC connectors each lane up to 2.5Gbps and supports OV5645 camera
  • Audio – 1x On-board codec chip, supports Phone, MIC, and Speaker
  • Connectivity
    • 2x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps
    • 4G/5G – 1x M.2 slot
    • WiFi and BT – 1x AW-CM358SM-WIFI&BT, supports 2.4G/5G WiFi and BT 5.0
  • USB
    • 3× Type-A USB connectors, supports HS mode (480Mbps), FS mode (12Mbps), and LS mode (1.5Mbps)
    • 1x Type-C connector, work together with DP TX
  • Expansion
    • 2x CAN and CAN-FD, with built-in transceivers
    • 1x PCIe x1 slot, up to 5Gbps
    • 2x RS485 interfaces with galvanic isolation
    • 5x ADC with 1.27mm pin headers
    • 1x UART 2.54mm header
    • 1x RTC
    • 8x GPIO with standard 2.54mm headers
  • Power – 12V
  • Dimensions – Not Mentioned

As the SoM is powered by a Rockchip RK3576 SoC, it should support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, and Vulkan 1.1. However, the company does not mention it on their products page or datasheet of the device.

In terms of software, the SoM is compatible with Linux 6.1.57 and Android and supports multi-task and multi-scenario parallel processing, as well as deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Tflite, Pytorch, Onnx NN, Android NN, and others.

The SoM also supports a new parallel bus interface which the company calls “FlexBus”. It is a flexible parallel bus interface that can emulate various protocols and support 2/4/8/16-bit data transmission with a clock speed of up to 100MHz. It offers diverse bus transfer interfaces like DSMC, CAN-FD, PCIe 2.1, SATA 3.0, USB 3.2, SAI, I2C, I3C, and UART.

More details about the SoM and the development board can be found on the announcement and the product page. However, at the time of writing the company has not provided any pricing information.

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The Seeed Studio Wio Tracker 1110 is a dev kit designed to work with the Meshtastic network. The board is built around a Nordic nRF52840 multiprotocol Bluetooth 5.4 SoC and uses the Semtech LR1110 LoRa transceiver for communication. Seeed Studio is selling the Wio Tracker 1110 development board in a bundle with an OLED display and a GNSS receiver, providing everything needed to start experimentation for peer-to-peer LoRa mesh networking.

Meshtastic is a free, open-source, decentralized mesh network that uses LoRa radios to establish a low-power, long-range, off-grid communication system in areas without reliable infrastructure. Driven entirely by the community, Meshtastic enables decentralized, encrypted communication without the need for a dedicated router or phone.

Previously we have written various versions of the Wio Tracker including the Wio GPS and Wio LTE GPS Tracker. Since Meshtastic projects are becoming popular among developers and enthusiasts, we will likely see many more dev kits with Meshtastic support.

Seeed Studio Wio Tracker 1110 specifications

• SoC – Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840
  • • CPU – 32-bit Cortex-M4 core with FPU running at 64 MHz
    • Flash – 1 MB
    • RAM – 256 kB RAM
    • Arm TrustZone Cryptocell 310 security subsystem
• Connectivity
  • Via Nordic Semi RF52840
    • Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth Mesh
    • IEEE 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee and Thread
    • ANT, 2.4GHz proprietary
    • On-chip NFC-A tag
    • Antenna – On-board 2.4GHz chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna
    • Zigbee 3.0, (update to Thread/Matter in development)
  • Via Semtech LR1110
    • LoRa/(G)FSK Half-Duplex RF transceiver working in the 1863~928 (chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna)
    • Compatible with LoRaWAN 1.0.4 standard
    • GNSS (GPS/ BeiDou) low-power scanning (chip antenna or u.FL connector for external antenna)
    • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi ultra-low-power passive scanning with onboard chip antenna
    • Range – 2~10km (depends on antenna and environment)
• Onboard Sensors
  • TH Sensor (SHT41)
    • Temperature: -40~85°C, ±0.2°C
    • Humidity – 0~100%RH, ±1.8%RH
  • 3-Axis Accelerometer (Not Used)
    • Range –  ±2g, 4g, 8g, 16g
    • Bandwidth – 0.5Hz ~ 625Hz
    • Sensitivity (LSB/g) – 1000 (±2g) to 83 (±16g)
  • Grove GPS Air530 (External Sensor)
    • Supply voltage – 3.3V/5V
    • Operating current – up to 60mA
    • Temperature
      • Operating: -35°C to 85°C
      • Storage: -55°C to 100°C
• Display – Grove 0.96 inch OLED display
  • Supply voltage – 3.3 / 5V
  • Driver IC – SSD1308Z
  • Display – White, 128×64 Dot Matrix
  • Panel size – 26.7×19.26 mm, Active Area – 21.74×11.175 mm
  • Operating temperature: -20~70 ℃
• USB – USB-C for power and programming
• Grove Interface
  • 3x Digital Interface
  • 1x ADC
  • 1x I2C
  • 1x UART
•  Misc
  • Battery connector for 3.7V battery
  • Reset button
  • User button
  • User LED
  • Power LED
  • Charge status indicator LED
• Supply voltage – 5V with USB-C connector
• Dimensions – Not specified

The board is completely open-sourced so the company provides all necessary documentation including the datasheet, Eagle CAD file, and datasheet for the modules on Seeed Studio’s products page. The Meshtastic firmware on the other hand is available on the company’s GitHub repository. For those of you who already own a Wio Tracker 1110, you’ll need the Air530 GPS receiver and the OLED, and follow the instructions to update the firmware.

The company also provides design files for an acrylic enclosure and a 3D-printed enclosure which Seeed Studio mentions will be available for purchase once the company gets enough feedback from the users.

The Wio Tracker 1110 Dev Kit for Meshtastic is available on SeeedStudio for $39.90, and you’ll also find the Wio Tracker 1110 board only on Aliexpress for $35.73.

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The Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 is a motor and sensor driver HAT that supports Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4, and Pi 3 models. The board features a bunch of headers that give access to sensor and motor controllers including sixteen servo motor ports, a three-channel line tracking sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, IR receivers, WS2812 RGB LEDs, and more. Additionally, the board features an integrated 8.4V battery charger with a Type-C port for charging. All these features make it easy to build DIY robotics and smart car projects with this HAT.

Previously we have written about similar educational robot kits including the Arduino Alvik educational robot, the XGO-Rider self-balancing robot, the Waveshare UGV Rover, SunFounder GalaxyRVR, and much more. Feel free to check that out if you are interested in those topics.

Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 specifications

• HAT Name – Adeept Robot HAT V3.0
• Host controller (one or the other)
  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Raspberry Pi 4B
  • Raspberry Pi  3B+
  • Raspberry Pi 3B
• Interfaces and Ports
  • RGB LED
    • 2x RGB LED ports
    • 2x WS2812 RGB LEDs onboard
    • 1x WS2812 extension header
  • Sensor Interface
    • 3CH Line following sensor port
    • Ultrasonic range sensor port
    • MPU6050 six-axis (gyro + accelerometer) port
    • Light tracing sensor port
    • IR receiver
  • Motor Drivers
    • 4x High power DC motor driver
    • 16x Servo motor driver with PCA9685
  • Communication
    • 1x UART port for communication and debug
    • 1x I2C interface port
  • USB- 1x USB-C port for charging only
• Misc
  • 1x Onboard battery level indicator
  • 1x Buzzer
  • 6x ADC
  • 1x Integrated DC-DC converter
• Power – 1x 8.4V battery power input port with charger
• Dimensions – Not Mentioned (Raspberry Pi HAT compatible)

For simplicity, Adeept provides a full interface diagram of the control board which makes the assembly process very easy. However, the board lacks all the specifications for the various ICs that are used throughout the board. The diagram showcased only PCA9685 which is a 16-channel servo motor driver IC.

After searching for a little bit I found a GitHub repo containing some Python code for Adeept RaspTank built around the HAT. While searching I also found an Amazon listing for the Adeept RaspTank Smart Robot Kit which costs around $79.99. Additionally, I found the Adeept PiCar-B Mars Rover Smart Car Kit on Amazon which also uses the Adeept Robot HAT as the main driver. The Adeept RaspTank and the Adeept PiCar-B Mars Rover are also available on Aliexpress where they sell for around $96 and $87 respectively.

The Adeept Robot HAT V3.0 itself can also be purchased from Aliexpress for $29.99 or on Adeept’s Tindie store for $28.49, but not the Tindie price does not include shipping.

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The iBASE IB961 from FORTEC Integrated (previously known as Distec) is a 3.5-inch Single Board Computer (SBC) built around 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The board can support up to 32GB of DDR5-5200 non-ECC memory via 1x SO-DIMM socket and features dual DisplayPort (1.2), eDP, and LVDS interfaces along with dual 2.5GbE Ethernet for connectivity. Additionally, the SBC also includes 3x M.2 slots (M-Key, E-Key, B-Key) for expanded storage and 5G cellular communication. These features make the device useful for applications like automation, edge computing, transportation, digital signage, and kiosks/ATMs.

iBASE is well known for its SBCs and mini PCs and previously we have written about their products including the IBASE ISR500 fanless Edge AI computer, the IBASE  3.5-inch SBC with AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 processor, the IBASE IBR215 Pico-ITX SBC. Additionally, we have written about similar SBCs and Mini PCs with 13th-gen Raptor Lake SoC including the GEEKOM GT13 Pro, the Cincoze DV-1100, the LattePanda Sigma SBC, and many more. You can also check those out if you are looking for similar products.

iBASE IB961 SBC Specification

• SoC – 13th gen Raptor Lake SoC (one or the other) – Note frequencies shown as base frequencies
  • Intel Core i7-1370PE 14C/20T processor @ 1.9GHz with Intel UHD Graphics; PBP: 28W
  • Intel Core i5-1340PE 14C/16T processor @ 1.8GHz with Intel UHD Graphics; PBP: 28W
  • Intel Core i5-1335UE 10C/12T processor @ 1.3GHz with Intel UHD Graphics; PBP: 15W
  • Intel Core i3-1320PE 8C/12T processor @ 1.7GHz with Intel UHD Graphics; PBP: 28W
• System Memory – Up to 32GB DDR5-5200 (Non-ECC) via 1x SO-DIMM socket
• Storage
  • 1x M.2 (M-Key, Type:2280, supports NVMe with PCl-E(4x) signal only
  • 2x SATA III
• Display Interfaces
  • 2x DisplayPort (1.2)
  • 1x eDP
  • 1x LVDS
• Audio – 13th Gen Intel Core P-Series processor built-in HD audio + ALC888S codec
• Networking – 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Intel I226LM and I226V controllers
• USB
  • 3x USB 2.0 (1x Type-A)
  • 3x USB 3.2 (3x Type-A)
• Serial – 2x COM port
• Expansion
  • 1x M.2 (E-Key, Type: 2230, supports CNVi)
  • 1x M.2 (B-Key, Type: 3052, supports 5G/LTE)
  • Digital I/O (4-in/4-out)
• Security – fTPM
• Misc
  • AMI BIOS with Watchdog Timer (256 levels)
  • H/W Monitor
  • Fintek F81804U-I I/O Chipset on board
• Power Supply – 12V to 24V DC via 2-pin connector
• Power Consumption – TBD
• Dimensions – 147 x 102mm
• Temperature Range
  • Operating: 0°C to +60°C
  • Storage: -20°C to +80°C

In the box, you will get the IB961 SBC, a driver disk, and a user manual. The company also provides a heatsink and a heat spreader as optional accessories for the SBC.

The company does not mention which operating system is supported by the iBASE IB961 in the press release and product page, but the user manual, which can be downloaded from the product page along with a datasheet, indicates support for Windows 10, and Ubuntu / Fedora Linux distributions.

The company has not provided pricing information for the IB961 3.5-inch SBC. Additional details may also be found in the product announcement.

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Electronic Cats’ Flipper Add-On CANBus is a new add-on board for the Flipper Zero adding CAN bus communication to the popular wireless hacking tool. Built around the MCP2515 CAN controller chip this add-on card communicates with the Flipper Zero through an SPI interface. It allows users to sniff, send, and log CAN bus packets directly from the Flipper Zero, which means now you can analyze and manipulate CAN bus traffic for vehicle diagnostics, security research, and DIY projects.

Previously we have seen Flipper Zero add an RP2040-powered video game module, and before that, we noted the developers launched their own app store with open-source apps. Additionally, we have written about Flipper Zero alternatives such as the M1 multitool so feel free to check those to know more about those solutions.

Electronic Cats Flipper Add-On CANBus specifications

• Compatibility – Flipper Zero
• CAN Controller – Microchip MCP2515 CAN bus controller with SPI Interface
• Transceiver – Analog Devices MAX3051 3.3V low-supply-current CAN transceiver up to 1 Mbps
• Interface – SPI up to 10 MHz
• Clock Speed – 16MHz
• Input Voltage – 3.3V
• Dimensions  – 67 x 21.3mm

The board uses the MCP2515 stand-alone CAN controller to sniff, send, and log CAN bus packets but there’s also the MAX3051 transceiver IC that provides essential protections, signal conditioning, and operational flexibility for CAN bus communication. It ensures the safety and performance of the Flipper Zero and connected systems in various environments.

Adding the hardware to a Flipper Zero is the easy part, but controlling the hardware is more challenging, so the company developed an open-source MCP2515 CAN bus app to support the add-on. It enables features like sniffing on the CAN bus. It can also log packets to Flipper Zero’s microSD card and from an address for a specific device on the bus.

Electronic Cats provides a tutorial for installing and using the MCP2515 CAN bus app, which requires Unleashed firmware to function properly. Unleashed is a fork of the official firmware that can do much more than the Flipper Zero with stock firmware can do. The company also made the hardware design files open-sourced so they can be downloaded from their GitHub repository.

The Electronic Cats Flipper Add-On CANBus can be purchased from the Electronic Cats website for $15 but at the time of writing there is a sale going on and it can be purchased for $10.

Via Hackster.io

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Waveshare MAX9296A GMSL camera board allows two cameras to be connected to the Jetson Orin Nano / NX developer boards. The board is built around a MAX9296A Deserializer IC and supports GMSL1 and GMSL2 protocols and ensures fast, low-latency video transmission. The board uses a high-speed interface for transmitting video data, making it ideal for applications like self-driving cars, machine vision, and security systems.

Previously we have seen GMSL used in products like AAEON BOXER-8645AI, Neousys Technology NRU-110V, and others. We have also written about NileCAM21 which can work with a 15-meter-long cable attached to it feel free to check those out if you are interested in those products.

Waveshare  MAX9296A GMSL camera board specifications

• Waveshare part number – MAX9296-GMSL-Camera-Board
• Deserializer IC – Maxim (ADI) MAX9296A
• Host support – NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano / Jetson Orin NX dev boards
• Serializer model support – MAX9295, MAX96717, MAX96705, etc.
• GMSL input – 2-ch GMSL2 (compatible with GMSL1)
• Trigger input – Internal GPIO or external signals
• Input interface – 2x MATE-AX FAKRA connectors
• Output interface – 2x 22-Pin CSI interfaces
• GMSL camera support – IMX390, IMX490, ISX031, OX03C, AR0820, etc.
• Power supply: 12V ~ 20V DC input
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ 65°C
• Dimensions – 80 x 53 mm

GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) is a high-speed serial transmission technology designed for high-bandwidth multimedia data transmission, with the advantages of long distances, low latency, high anti-interference, and simple wiring. It is mainly used in automotive electronics and industrial applications and is capable of transmitting high-definition video, audio, and data signals over one cable. By using coaxial or twisted-pair cables, GMSL can achieve long-distance signal transmission.

The company mentions that the board uses the MAX9296A deserializer chip to connect up to two GMSL cameras simultaneously to the Jetson Orin, making it suitable for applications like machine vision, autonomous driving, intelligent surveillance systems, and much more.

For those interested in the hardware details, Waveshare also provides a specification diagram of the board although more detailed information along with hardware connection, user guide, driver files, and other information can be found on the Waveshare wiki page.

The MAX9296A GMSL camera board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin devkits can be purchased from Aliexpress for $116.93 and on Amazon for $143.99. You can also buy the board from Waveshare official store where it will cost you $119.99 but the price is without shipping. Waveshare also offers the ISX031 3MP GMSL camera module compatible with their MAX9296A board on Aliexpress for $583.99 and on its own website for $499.99 excluding shipping.

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M5Stack M5PoECAM-W V1.1 is a PoE camera module built around the Espressif ESP32 MCU and WIZnet W5500 Hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller. The W5500 along with a PoE controller takes care of ethernet and PoE power whereas the 3MP OV3660 sensor is responsible for video and photos. The camera features a wide 65° field of view which makes it suitable for applications like image monitoring and remote data acquisition.

Previously we have covered similar camera modules like the LILYGO T-Camera-Plus-S3, Sipeed MaixCAM, and Luxonis OAK-D Series 2 cameras with the latter also having a PoE option. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

M5Stack M5PoECAM-W V1.1 specifications

• ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 wireless module
  • SoC – Espressif ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3
    • CPU – dual-core Xtensa LX6 processor clocked at up to 240MHz
    • Memory – 520KB SRAM
    • Connectivity – 2.4 GHz 802.11n WiFi 4 and Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE
  • Memory – 8MB PSRAM
  • Storage – 16MB SPI flash
• Camera module
  • OV3660 – 3 Megapixel camera
  • Pixel Size – 1.75µm x 1.75µm
  • Output Format – RAW, RGB565/555/444, YUV422/420, YCbCr422, JPEG
  • FOV – 65°
• Ethernet chip
  • WIZnet W5500 hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller
  • Supports TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE
• Expansion – 4-pin Grove connector; 2x 3-pin GPIO headers
• Misc – Reset and user buttons; LED indicator light
• Power Supply – PoE IEEE802.3AF (Max power 6W)
• Dimensions – 64 x 24 x 18 mm
• Weight – 38 grams

The OV3660 is a 3-megapixel CMOS image sensor with 720p HD video capability and improved sensitivity. It features OmniBSI technology for enhanced sensitivity and a rolling shutter for fast-moving scene capture. The module supports JPEG and RAW formats and offers exposure control, white balance, and 70 dB of dynamic range. It also supports up to 120fps recoding at QVGA resolution.

The module features various interfaces like the G37 button, LED indicator light, a Grove interface, and expansion pins. Additionally, it comes with a camera clip and a stand for added compatibility. However, more information about the product can be found on M5Stack’s wiki page where you will also find a schematic for the camera and datasheet for the ESP32, OV3660 camera, and W5500 Ethernet controller.

In terms of software, the camera module is compatible with Arduino and ESP-IDF which makes it easy to get started with. With these features and a developer-friendly environment, this camera is useful for applications like warehouse monitoring, timed photography, computer vision, smart home monitoring, and many others.

The M5Stack M5PoECAM-W V1.1 can be purchased from Aliexpress for $39.90, it’s also available on M5stack’s shop for $32.50, but that price does not include shipping.

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The Luckfox Pico Ultra is a Rockchip RV1106-based Linux micro development board with a MIPI CSI port, an Ethernet port, and a 0.5 Tops NPU to run AI and image processing applications. Additionally, it features a speaker header, RGB LED header, GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and much more.

Waveshare also offers a “W” version of the Pico Ultra with built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. If you want to add PoE support, you can connect to the board with a separate PoE module.

Luckfox Pico Ultra Specifications

• SoC – Rockchip RV1106G3
  • CPU – Arm Cortex A7 @ 1.2GHz with an integrated RISC-V co-processor.
  • NPU– 0.5 TOPS, supports INT4/INT8/INT16, TensorFlow/MXNet/PyTorch/Caffe/Onnx NN
  • ISP – 5MP high-performance, HDR, WDR, 3DNR, 2DNR, sharpening, defogging, fisheye and gamma correction, feature detection
  • VPU – 3072×1728 (5M) @ 30fps H.265/H.264 encoding, 16M @ 60FPS JPEG snapshot
• System Memory – 256MB DDR3L
• Storage – 8GB eMMC flash
• Display Interface – RGB666 LCD Interface
• Camera Interface – 2-lane MIPI CSI
• Audio – Onboard microphone, Speaker header
• Connectivity
  • 10/100Mbps Ethernet controller and embedded PHY with optional PoE
  • 2.4GHz WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2/BLE (Available only in Luckfox Pico Ultra W)
• USB
  • 1 x USB-C  port
  • 1 x USB-A port (Switching with USB Type-C by chip, enabled automatically for USB communication when USB-C is not connected)
• GPIO – 2x 26-pin GPIO headers
• Misc
  • BOOT and RESET buttons
  • User LED
  • RTC battery connector
  • PoE module header
• Power Supply – 5V via USB-C port or PoE port (802.3af Compatible)
• Dimensions – 50 x 50 mm

In terms of features, the board is very similar to the LuckFox Pico Pro and Pico Max which we wrote in February this year. The only difference is that the new Pico Ultra board features a different form factor and the option to add a wireless module and/or PoE support. LuckFox also offers a Rockchip RV1103 powered pico board which you can check out if you are looking for similar products.

The Rockchip RV1106G3 features the fourth-generation Rockchip NPU unit that supports int4, int8, and int16 hybrid quantization meaning that this NPU can deliver 0.5 TOPS when using int8, and 1.0 TOPS with int4. Additionally, the chip features a third-generation ISP 3.2 with support for up to 5 megapixels camera module, High Dynamic Range and Wide Dynamic Range algorithms.

In terms of software, the board supports the buildroot and Ubuntu 22.04 systems allowing developers to choose the appropriate system based on project requirements.

The Luckfox Pico Ultra comes in four different versions, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs. You can find more details about each version and other details on the Waveshare wiki page.

The Luckfox Pico Ultra deve board can be purchased on AliExpress for $26.27 and up depending on options such as WiFi and/or PoE, and it should soon become available on Waveshare Amazon store. Alternatively, you can purchase the board from Waveshare’s official store where it is sold for $17.99 to $29.99 depending on the configuration but the Waveshare price dose does not include shipping.

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8devices Carambola 3 is a compact System On Module (SoM) built around the Qualcomm QCA4531 WiFi 4 chipset. The module comes in two variants – the Carambola3 for commercial applications (0 to +65°C) and the Carambola3-I for industrial environments (-40 to +85°C). Additionally, 8devices offers a development kit with integrated features like a 2.4 GHz chip antenna, dual LAN ports, USB, GPIO, and much more. Notably, the development kit also supports OpenWrt Upstream, making it ideal for IoT, industrial automation, and smart home projects.

The Carambola3 is a pin-to-pin compatible module with the Carambola2, but with a faster processor, more memory, and lower power consumption while the original Carambola was discontinued due to its older technology. 8devices has been developing and selling Wi-Fi modules such as the Rambutan Atheros module, Komikan 802.11ac Wave 2 Module, and recently announced Noni M.2 WiFi 7 module feel free to check those out if you are looking for Wi-Fi modules.

8devices Carambola 3 specifications

• Chipset – Qualcomm QCA4531 (MIPS 24Kc, 32-bit, 720 MHz)
• Memory/Storage
  • 128 MB DDR2 RAM
  • 16 MB SPI NOR Flash
  • External SPI NAND Flash support
• Wi-Fi
  • IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • 2.4 GHz band
  • Up to 150 Mbps
  • Integrated chip antenna or U.FL connector
• Ethernet – 2x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• USB – 1x USB 2.0 host/device
• Serial – 2x UART
• GPIO – Up to 23x configurable GPIOs
• Other interfaces – I2C, I2S, SPI, JTAG
• Additional features
  • Hardware encryption engine
  • Hardware random number generator
  • Watchdog timer
• Power
  • Supply voltage: 3.3V
  • Power consumption: Typically 0.5W
• Operating temperature
  • Carambola3 – 0°C to 65°C
  • Carambola3-I – -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions – 38 x 28 mm
• Development Kit Specifications
  • Includes Carambola3 module
  • Integrated 2.4 GHz chip antenna
  • Dual LAN ports
  • USB port
  • GPIO headers
  • Reset button
  • LEDs

When we compare the Carambola 2 with Carambola 3 it boasts a 250 MHz faster CPU, 64 MB more RAM, and a faster RAM controller, the only disadvantage is that it has fewer GPIOs, but the overall performance upgrades outweigh this minor reduction.

For easy reference, the company also provides a simple block diagram and a pinout diagram of the module which can be found on the download section of the products page.

8devices also provides an open-source development kit for the Carambola 3 module. The devkit not only provides access to a chip antenna, dual Ethernet, USB-A, and USB-C ports but it also gives access to a hardware reset button a programmable GPIO button, and a 2.54 mm GPIO heaviest for breadboard compatibility.

According to the 8devices announcement page, the Carambola 3 now has upstream OpenWrt support, offering developers better security, the latest updates, more software choices, and broader community support. The announcement page also mentions that this isn’t the first 8devices module with OpenWrt support. Others include Carambola 2, Lima, Jalapeno, and others. The source code for QCA4531 (Ath9) 7 hardware can be found on GitHub.

The Carambola 3 Development kit, the  Carambola3, and the industrial Carambola3-I are all available on the official 8devices store where the devkit sells for $43.00. the commercial Carambola3 Wi-Fi module is priced at $27.00, and the industrial version of the module can be purchased for $29.00.

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Waveshare has recently introduced the Serial Bus Servo Driver HAT (A) ESP32-powered servo motor controller for the Raspberry Pi designed to drive up to 253 serial servos simultaneously. The servos can be controlled via UART or USB through the Pi SBC or used as a standalone controller for a robotics project. The board has a wide input voltage range of 9 to 25 volts and features an onboard XT60 connector, a screw terminal, and a DC barrel jack any of which can be used as power input. Besides that, the board features an RS485 port a TTL Servo header, and a UART control switch for convenience.

Previously we have written about the Suptronics X200 HAT multifunction expansion board for the Pi with servo support, as well as the ELECFREAKS Wukong 2040 which can also be used to drive servos.

Waveshare Serial Bus Servo Driver HAT specifications

• CPU – Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32 dual-core Tensilica wireless microcontroller
• Storage – 32Mbit SPI flash
• Connectivity – Wi-Fi 4 802.11 b/g/n up to 150 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.2 LE
• Antenna  – On-board PCB antenna
• I/Os – 28 Usable I/O
• Supported servo – Allows controlling up to 253 ST / RSBL series serial bus servos at the same time
• Communication interface – UART, 2x USB Type-C port
• Crystal – 40 MHz
• Additional feature – Supports controlling the serial bus servos directly via onboard USB Type-C port.
• Power supply – 9 to 25V (the input voltage and the servo voltage must be matched)
• Dimensions – 65×57 mm
• Mounting hole diameter: 3 mm

As the servo driver HAT is built around an ESP32 MCU, it supports both wired and wireless control modes enabling the user to send simple commands to the ESP32 to move the servos. Or, if you prefer, you can control the servos directly using a USB Type-C cable all you need to do is flip the selector switch in the right position.

In wireless control mode, the servo driver board creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot. You can connect your phone, tablet, or computer to this network which gives access to their web application, and with that, you can control the servo motors wirelessly. Based on Waveshare’s product page, we can assume that the firmware for wireless control mode will come preinstalled with the board. In USB control mode, the board can be controlled with Python code.

The servo driver board has a built-in buck converter onboard, meaning when it’s attached to the Raspberry Pi it can power the Pi with 5V through the power pins, and all the communication with the board happens through the UART interface (Tx/Rx) of the Raspberry Pi.

In terms of documentation, the company provides a detailed specifications diagram for the serial bus servo driver board, and if you want to learn more about the product you can find that on the Waveshare Wiki page.

Waveshare Serial Bus Servo Driver HAT (A) can be purchased for $22.49 on AliExpress or on Amazon for 25.55. The board can also be bought on the Waveshare online store for $18.99 plus shipping.

Update June 19: I (CNXSoft) have just come across some services that work with the board:

• 120kg.cm RSBL120-24 Servo Motor – $359.99
• 85kg.cm RSBL85-12 / RSBL85-24 Servo Motor – $275.99
• 45kg.cm RSBL45-24 Servo Motor – $151.99
• 30kg.cm ST3235 Serial Bus Servo – $55.43

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Waveshare Pi5 Connector Adapter is a compact dual Micro HDMI to HDMI adapter for the Raspberry Pi 5 or Pi 4B that connects to the micro HDMI and USB-C ports simultaneously and provides access to two full-sized HDMI ports. The PCB also features a USB-C port and a screw terminal for power.

Previously, we have written about many unique waveshare products, including Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe, the Waveshare UGV Rover, the Waveshare ESP32-C6-Pico and Pico-M boards and many others, feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

Waveshare Micro HDMI to HDMI adapter specifications

• Supported Pi – Raspberry Pi 5 / Pi 4B
• Display Interfaces
  • 2x micro-HDMI inputs
  • 2x HDMI outputs
• Misc – 2x 3-pin UART connectors
• Power
  • Power input
    • 1x USB-C female port (Power In)
    • 5 mm box-type screw terminal
    • JST connector for battery
  • Power Output – 1x USB-C male port (Power out)
• Dimensions – 85.00 mm x 33.5 mm

The Micro HDMI to HDMI adapter features a PCB with two male micro-HDMI ports and a male USB-C port that enables a direct, cable-free connection to both the micro-HDMI and USB-C ports on the Raspberry Pi 5 board.

The Waveshare Micro HDMI to HDMI Multifunctional Adapter package includes a Pi5 Connector Adapter, a 100mm 3-pin cable, and a 100mm 3-pin squid cable. These components enable seamless connectivity and versatility for enhanced multimedia experiences. In the board, we also find two additional box-type JST connectors that are the breakout for the UART from the Raspberry Pi.

The Waveshare Pi5 Connector Adapter board can be purchased on Aliexpress for $5.88 shipped , on Amazon for $12.99. and on Waveshare’s official store.

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Stefano Viola’s NiCE5340 SoM is built around a Nordic Semi nRF5340 Bluetooth SoC, an iCE40 FPGA, 11 sensors, a battery charger, and various other peripherals in a 29×16 mm form factor. The nRF5340 used in the SoM is a low-power, dual-core Arm Cortex-M33 SoC with Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth LE (BLE), Thread, Zigbee, and other proprietary protocols. Meanwhile, the Lattice iCE40 FPGA features 3520 logic cells, 80 Kbits of embedded Block RAM, I2C, and SPI blocks, and many other features that make it suitable for applications like environmental monitoring, health tracking, and others.

Previously, we have written about Unexpected Maker NANOS3, TinyS3, FeatherS3, and ProS3 boards, and ESP32-S3 4G dev board which all fall under the tiny and compact board category but this is the first time we have seen an MCU board with so many features built into a module of that size.

Stefano Viola’s NiCE5340 SoM Specification

• ICs
  • Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core Arm Cortex-M33, Bluetooth 5.4 SoC
  • Lattice Semiconductor iCE40UP5K-UWG30 FPGA
• Storage – 64Mbit (8MB) flash (AT25QL641-UUE-T)
• Wireless Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 5.4 LE (BLE)
  • Thread
  • Zigbee
• Sensors
  • 6DOF IMU – LSM6DSMTR (STMicroelectronics)
  • Biosignal converting unit – AS7057-BWL (Osram)
  • Magnetometer – MMC3630KJ (Memsic)
  • SAR sensor (touch) – SX9328ICSTRT (Semtech)
  • PDM MEMS MIC – ICS-41351 (TDK)
  • Humidity/temperature – SHTC3 (Sensirion)
  • Haptic driver – DRV2605LYZF (Texas Instruments)
  • RGB IR color sensor – BH1749NUC-E2 (Rohm Semi)
  • Barometric pressure sensor – DPS310XTSA1 (Infineon)
  • Charge/discharge current measurement – INA231AIYFDT (Texas Instruments)
• Misc – RTC – MAX31342EWA+T (Analog Devices)
• Power Management – Nordic Semiconductor nPM1100
• Additional Features:
  • Onboard chip antenna
  • MHF4 connector for external antenna
  • RGB LED (Only the R and G connected)
• Dimensions – 29 x 16 millimeters

After a careful inspection, I immediately noticed that there was no way to program this board so after looking at the schematic of the board I found that there is a separate carrier board for the SoM, and there, the USB port is directly connected to the nRF5340 IC, and the SoC is connected to the FPGA via I2C and QSPI bus. As the nRF5340 is a wireless IC, Viola mentioned that it can also support Over-the-air (OTA) programming but OTA for the FPGA is still in the testing phase.

Upon checking I found the design of the SOM is quite unique and annoying at the same time, The SoM will not feature a connector like Raspberry Pi CM4 or a SODIMM connector like the Late Panda Mu, but the SoM has land-grid-array (LGA)-style pads which need to be reballed and then soldered to the carrier board.

Stefano Viola designed the NiCE5340 board primarily as a design challenge, so its future isn’t set in stone. You can find the PDF schematic and nRF5340 firmware on GitHub, and Viola plans to add code examples for the Arm MCU and iCE40 FPGA soon. If you’re interested in this board, want to try it out, or have ideas for improvements, connect with Stefano Viola on LinkedIn.

by Hackster.io

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The Quectel SG368Z Smart Module is an all-in-one hardware package built around a Rockchip RK3568 AI SoC that combines computing, graphics, storage, and connectivity in a compact form factor. The  LGA module offers WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, dual gigabit Ethernet networking, various video output options (HDMI, LVDS, RGB, MIPI, eDP), USB, PCIe, and many other features making it suitable for applications like smart homes, wearables, and industrial automation.

Previously we have seen Quectel introduce various communication modules like the Quectel BG95-S5 5G, the  Quectel KG200Z LoRa the Quectel RG255G RedCap IoT Module, and the Quectel CC660D-LS IoT-NTN module, but this is the first time we have seen Quectel release a Smart Module which can be certainly be considered as a SoM in a LGA package.

Quectel SG368Z Smart Module specifications:

• SoC – Rockchip RK3568
  • CPU – Quad-core Cortex A55 processor at up to 2.0 GHz
  • GPU – Mali G52 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1
  • VPU
    • 4Kp60 H.264, H.265, VP9, 1080p60 MPEG-4/-2/-1, VP8, and VC1 video decoder
    • 1080p60 H.264/H.265 video encoder
  • AI accelerator – 0.8 TOPS NPU
• Memory and Storage
  • 2GB+32GB or 4GB+32GB (commercial)
  • 2GB+16GB or 4GB+32GB (industrial)
• Display interfaces
  • HDMI
  • eDP
  • LVDS
  • MIPI
  • RGB (component video signal)
• Networking
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (TI DP83867 Ethernet PHY on RGMII interface)
  • Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2
  • Optional LTE Cat 1/4, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and GNSS
• USB – 4x USB 2.0/3.0 interfaces
• Serial Ports – Multiple industrial UARTs
• Operating Temperature
  • -10°C to +75°C (commercial)
  •  -40°C to +85°C (industrial)
• Package – 46.0 x 42.0 x 3.15mm LGA package

The module also features an 8M image signal processing (ISP) and high dynamic range (HDR) video capabilities. Quectel has not yet released detailed specifications comparable to those available for other RK3568-based SBCs like the SBC-3.5-RK3568 or AAEON RICO-3568

The new SG368Z Smart Module can easily integrate with Quectel function modules such as LTE Cat 1/4, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and GNSS making it easy for those who want to build products around these modules.

Regarding software, the Quectel SG368Z Smart Module boasts support for several operating systems including Linux, Android, and OpenWrt. Additionally, it is designed to integrate with Qt components, simplifying the application development process.

Though Quectel has not yet released details for the SG368Z module itself, they have provided some information about the development board in the “SG368Z Series EVB User Guide”. which is available on the download section of the products page but to get it you need to log in to Quectels website.

As of now, Quectel has not disclosed pricing details for the SG368Z Smart Module, nor have they released the software image files for Linux, Android, or OpenWrt. However, you can find further information about this product in the press release or on the product page on the Quectel website.

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Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe is a compact, CAN bus card featuring dual independent CAN channels with a wide baud rate range (10Kbps to 1Mbps). Unlike the esd electronics CAN-PCIeMiniHS/402, this Waveshare card is isolated, supports CAN2.0A/B protocols, and offers easy integration with laptops, industrial computers, and SBCs like Raspberry Pi via Mini PCIe or USB through an adapter. Additionally, the card supports Windows and Linux operating systems, making it ideal for applications like industrial automation and automotive diagnostics and development.

Previously we have covered many unique Waveshare products including the Waveshare 1.69-inch IPS touch LCD, ESP32-C6-Pico and ESP32-C6-Pico-M development boards, the Waveshare UGV Rover, and many others feel free to check those out if you are interested in different Waveshare products.

Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe CAN bus card specifications

• CAN Bus
  • CAN channel – Dual-channel: CAN1 and CAN2 (independent and isolated)
  • Connector – CAN bus screw terminal (standard 1.25mm pitch)
  • Terminal resistor – Each CAN channel has a 120Ω terminal resistor
  • Baud Rate – 10Kbps~1Mbps (Configurable via software)
  • Protocol Support – CAN2.0A and CAN2.0B protocols, complies with ISO/DIS11898-1/2 standards
  • Hardware Support – High-speed CAN
  • Transfer speed – The receiving and sending of each CAN channel can reach: 8500 frames/s
  • Transmit buffer – 2000 frames receiving buffer and 1000 frames sending buffer per channel (automatically retransmit when transmission fails)
• Mini PCIe Interface
  • Operating voltage – 3.3V
  • Communication method – USB 2.0 pins of the Mini PCIe interface
• Indicators
  • PWR – Power indicator
  • SYS – System status indicator, normally off; keeps on when there is a bus error
  • CAN1 – CAN1 channel indicator (blinking when sending and receiving data)
  • CAN2 – CAN2 channel indicator (blinking when sending and receiving data)
• Dimensions – 51×30 mm (mini PCIe module)
• Operating Temperature – -40 to +85°C

The CAN protocol is fully compliant with the CAN2.0B specification, including backward compatibility with CAN2.0A, and complies with ISO11898-1/2 standards. Furthermore, it includes support for Windows XP/7/8/10/11 (32/64 bits) as well as various Linux distributions such as Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu (Jetson Nano), and VMware virtual PC environments.

for simplicity, the company also provides a pinout diagram of the mini PCIe interface for those who want to check things out in more detail.

The 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe adapter can directly be connected to the MiniPCIe slot of a CM4 baseboard or used with a laptop via a USB to MiniPCIe adapter board. Additionally, it connects to a Raspberry Pi using the same USB to MiniPCIe adapter, providing flexible solutions for a wide range of applications and ensuring robust CAN bus communication across different platforms.

The company provides examples for C++Builder, C#, VC, VB, VB.NET, Delphi, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Qt, and Matlab. Additionally, there are Python and Python-can samples, as well as Qt examples for Linux. This ensures that developers can easily work with CAN bus communication in their preferred development environments. more information about that can be found on the wiki page.

The Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe card can be purchased on AliExpress for $82.99 with free shipping at least to some countries and on Amazon for $89.99. It can also be found on the Waveshare store for $72.99 plus shipping.

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Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe is a compact, CAN bus card featuring dual independent CAN channels with a wide baud rate range (10Kbps to 1Mbps). Unlike the esd electronics CAN-PCIeMiniHS/402, this Waveshare card is isolated, supports CAN2.0A/B protocols, and offers easy integration with laptops, industrial computers, and SBCs like Raspberry Pi via Mini PCIe or USB through an adapter. Additionally, the card supports Windows and Linux operating systems, making it ideal for applications like industrial automation and automotive diagnostics and development.

Previously we have covered many unique Waveshare products including the Waveshare 1.69-inch IPS touch LCD, ESP32-C6-Pico and ESP32-C6-Pico-M development boards, the Waveshare UGV Rover, and many others feel free to check those out if you are interested in different Waveshare products.

Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe CAN bus card specifications

• CAN Bus
  • CAN channel – Dual-channel: CAN1 and CAN2 (independent and isolated)
  • Connector – CAN bus screw terminal (standard 1.25mm pitch)
  • Terminal resistor – Each CAN channel has a 120Ω terminal resistor
  • Baud Rate – 10Kbps~1Mbps (Configurable via software)
  • Protocol Support – CAN2.0A and CAN2.0B protocols, complies with ISO/DIS11898-1/2 standards
  • Hardware Support – High-speed CAN
  • Transfer speed – The receiving and sending of each CAN channel can reach: 8500 frames/s
  • Transmit buffer – 2000 frames receiving buffer and 1000 frames sending buffer per channel (automatically retransmit when transmission fails)
• Mini PCIe Interface
  • Operating voltage – 3.3V
  • Communication method – USB 2.0 pins of the Mini PCIe interface
• Indicators
  • PWR – Power indicator
  • SYS – System status indicator, normally off; keeps on when there is a bus error
  • CAN1 – CAN1 channel indicator (blinking when sending and receiving data)
  • CAN2 – CAN2 channel indicator (blinking when sending and receiving data)
• Dimensions – 51×30 mm (mini PCIe module)
• Operating Temperature – -40 to +85°C

The CAN protocol is fully compliant with the CAN2.0B specification, including backward compatibility with CAN2.0A, and complies with ISO11898-1/2 standards. Furthermore, it includes support for Windows XP/7/8/10/11 (32/64 bits) as well as various Linux distributions such as Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu (Jetson Nano), and VMware virtual PC environments.

for simplicity, the company also provides a pinout diagram of the mini PCIe interface for those who want to check things out in more detail.

The 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe adapter can directly be connected to the MiniPCIe slot of a CM4 baseboard or used with a laptop via a USB to MiniPCIe adapter board. Additionally, it connects to a Raspberry Pi using the same USB to MiniPCIe adapter, providing flexible solutions for a wide range of applications and ensuring robust CAN bus communication across different platforms.

The company provides examples for C++Builder, C#, VC, VB, VB.NET, Delphi, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Qt, and Matlab. Additionally, there are Python and Python-can samples, as well as Qt examples for Linux. This ensures that developers can easily work with CAN bus communication in their preferred development environments. more information about that can be found on the wiki page.

The Waveshare 2-CH CAN MiniPCIe card can be purchased on AliExpress for $82.99 with free shipping at least to some countries and on Amazon for $89.99. It can also be found on the Waveshare store for $72.99 plus shipping.

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The LILYGO T-Camera-Plus-S3 is an ESP32-S3 development board designed for building smart home devices, monitoring systems, and other connected projects. The board features a 1.3-inch TFT LCD and the option to choose from OV2640 or OV5640 camera modules.

The T-Camera-Plus-S3 can be considered an upgrade from the T-Camera S3, which was introduced in 2022. The upgraded features include a 1.3″ SPI TFT LCD (240×240), a microphone with MAX98357A codec and external speaker support, support for a micro SD card, a battery connector, and many other features.

Previously we have written many different types of ESP32-S3-based boards like the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Matrix, ESP32-S3-Tiny board, and Unexpected Maker NANOS3 feel free to check those out if you are looking for unique ESP32 boards.

LILYGO T-Camera-Plus-S3 specification

• ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 wireless module
  • SoC –  ESP32-S3R8 dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller @ 240 MHz (Note: this SKU is not listed in the official ESP32-S3 datasheet) with
    • 2.4 GHz 802.11n WiFI 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE connectivity
    • Memory – 8MB PSRAM
  • Storage – 16MB SPI flash
• Storage – MicroSD card socket
• Camera – 2MP OV2640 camera (Optional 5MP OV5640) with IR-Cut for enhanced low-light performance
• Display
  • 1.3″ 240 x 240  fp-133h0M1d TFT display with ST7789V driver chip controlled via SPI
  • Touch – CST816S chip controlled via I2C
• Speaker – 3.2W 14×7.1×3.9cm FS2011NB0807x speakers driver via I2S with MAX98357A driver chip
• Microphone – Standard microphone driven via MSM261S4030H0R driver chipo
• USB – 1x USB Type-C port for power and programming
• Expansion – 2x QWIIC connectors
• Misc – Boot button (under the camera), Power and reset buttons
• Power Supply
  • 5V via USB Type-C port
  • 2-pin 1.25mm JST-GH connector for battery
• Dimensions
  • Board only: 69 x 28 x 18.5 mm (including PIR dome)
  • Shell: 75 x 35 x 12 mm

The board features two Qwiic connectors and multiple exposed GPIO pins on the board to support protocols like I2C, SPI, and serial connections.

In terms of software and programming the board supports programming with the Arduino IDE, VS code, and platform IO. Usually, the company provides links to resources but this time it was a little hard to find, upon looking I found a GitHub repository with examples of the camera, SD music, touchscreen, and more.

The LILYGO T-Camera-Plus-S3 is available for purchase through LILYGO’s official AliExpress store with a price tag of $37.98 including shipping. The company also posted a live demonstration video on its X account.

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The Dusun DSGW-130 smart home controller is a Rockchip PX30-powered, touch-enabled control panel designed to fit into an 86-type junction box. It runs on Android 11 and can connect to your home network using Wi-Fi and Zigbee, similar to the SONOFF NSPanel Pro. The only glaring difference I can see from the specifications is that the DSGW-130 has a few extra features like more storage, a wired network connection, RS485, and support for newer 5GHz Wi-Fi, which the SONOFF doesn’t have.

We’ve also written about other similar controllers, like the SONOFF NSPanel, and reviewed the SONOFF NSPanel Pro with Zigbee and the CAM Slim WiFi camera. Check them out if you’re interested in similar products.

Dusun DSGW-130 smart home controller specifications

• SoC – Rockchip PX30 quad-core Cortex-A35 processor with Arm Mali-G31 GPU
• System Memory – 1GB DDR3
• Storage – 8GB eMMC 5.1 flash
• Display – 4-inch capacitive touchscreen color TFT display with 480×480 resolution
• Audio – Dual microphones and 1 speaker
• Connectivity
  • Zigbee 3.0
  • Built-in Wi-Fi Module (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
  • 1 WAN/LAN variable port with 10/100 Mbps connectivity
  • 1x RS485
• Power Input – 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
• Installation Method – Wall mounting
• IP Rate – IP22
• Dimension (W x D x H):
  • With Base: 86 x 86 x 40 MM
  • Without Base: 86 x 86 x 10.5MM
• Weight – 225g
• Operating Temperature: -10℃~60℃
• Storage Temperature: -20℃~65℃
• Operating Humidity – 10%~90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity – 5%~90% non-condensing
• Certification – CE, FCC, RoHS

The Dusun DSGW-130 smart home also has voice control, enabled by dual built-in microphones and speakers, allowing users to develop custom voice command features. Additionally, Dusuniot’s specifications page confirms that the module has a transmission range of up to 50 meters and a maximum speed of 300Mbps.

Regarding software and development tools the company mentions that DSGW-130 supports secondary development meaning users can create their applications with the help of development resources and documentation, which are not available at the time of writing.

The Dusun DSGW-130 smart home controller is priced at $162.00 and can be directly purchased through the Dusun online store.

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Jetway JNUC-ADN1 is an Intel N97-powered SBC in the Next Unit of Computing (NUC) form factor. The SBC can be equipped with up to 16GB DDR5 RAM via a single SO-DIMM socket, 64GB of eMMC storage, and dual M.2 sockets for additional storage and networking. The SBC comes with two 2.5GbE Ethernet ports and has an operating temperature range of -20°C ~ 60°C, making it suitable for Edge Computing, IoT, and industrial applications.

Jetway offers four variants of their NUC-ADN1 SBC whereas the N97000 version does not include eMMC or TPM 2.0 security, the N97002 version features TPM 2.0 but doesn’t have eMMC, the N97004 version omits TPM 2.0 but offers 64GB of eMMC storage, and finally the N97008 version has both TPM 2.0 and 64GB of storage.

Previously we have written about similar SBCs from Jetway like the JF35-ADN1 and the Jetway  MI05-0XK, we also covered several N97-based industrial SBCs like the GIGAIPC PICO-N97 and the AAEON PICO-ADN4 feel free to check all those out if you are looking for similar SBCs.

Jetway JNUC-ADN1 specifications:

• CPU – Intel Intel Processor N97 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor with Intel UHD graphics; 12W TDP
• Memory – Up to 16GB DDR5 @ 4800MHz via single SO-DIMM socket
• Storage
  • Onboard 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash (optional)
  • SATA – 1x SATA III, 1x SATA power connector
  • M.2 – 1 x M-Key 2260/2280 (SATA/PCIe 3.0 x2) support NVMe
• Display:
  • 2x HDMI 2.0b, up to 4096 ×2160 at 60Hz
  • 1x DP 1.4, up to 4096 ×2304 at 60Hz
  • 2 x Type C DP1.4, up to 4K x 2K 60Hz
• Audio – 1x external line-out/MIC combo via Realtek ALC897 codec
• Ethernet – 2x 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Intel i225-V controllers
• Wireless expansion – 1 x E-key 2230 (USB2.0/PCIe 3.0 x1) support CNVio
• USB
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 TypeC
  • 3 x USB 2.0
• Serial – 1x RS232/422/485
• Security – TPM 2.0 (on selected SKUs)
• Misc
  • 1x Chassis intrusion
  • 1x AT mode
  • 255 Levels watchdog timer
  • Wake on LAN
  • 8-bit GPIO
  • SMBus
  • Front panel (HDD LED, PWR LED, Power Button, Reset)
• Power – 12 ~ 19V via external DC-in connector; AT/ATX mode supported
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 85°C
• Operating humidity – 10% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
• OS support – Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit), Linux
• Dimensions – 101 x 101mm (4″ x 4″) Intel NUC form factor

In terms of software, this SBC supports Linux, Windows 10, and Windows 11 images which can be found in the download section of their products page. Additionally, the company provides a datasheet of the SBC found on the same page.

At the time of writing the company has not provided any pricing information for the Jetway JNUC-ADN1 SBC, but for more details and order-related information, you can check out the inquiry section of the products page.

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SECO SBC-3.5-RK3568 is a feature-rich 3.5-inch SBC powered by a Rockchip RK3568 quad-core Cortex-A55 AI SoC which includes up to 4GB DDR4-3200 memory, 64GB eMMC 5.1 flash, three display interfaces (HDMI, LVDS, eDP), dual gigabit Ethernet, and various expansion headers for industrial applications.

Additionally, it also features, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and LTE support via M.2. USB connectivity includes two USB 3.0 Type-A, and multiple USB 2.0 ports with OTG, alongside RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and TTL UART ports and more.

Previously we have written about similar SBCs powered by the Rockchip RK3568 SoC like the AAEON RICO-3568, the RK3568 Tinker Board 3N, the Radxa ROCK 3B and many others feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

SECO SBC-3.5-RK3568 Specifications:

• SoC – Rockchip RK3568
  • CPU – Quad-core Cortex A55 processor at up to 2.0 GHz
  • GPU – Mali G52 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1
  • VPU
    • 4Kp60 H.264, H.265, VP9, 1080p60 MPEG-4/-2/-1, VP8, and VC1 video decoder
    • 1080p60 H.264/H.265 video encoder
  • AI accelerator – 0.8 TOPS NPU
• System Memory – Soldered-down DDR4-3200, up to 4GB
• Storage
  • eMMC 5.1 drive soldered on-board, up to 64GB (first boot device)
  • microSD slot (second boot device)
  • I2C flash
  • QSPI flash (factory option)
• Display interfaces
  • HDMI 2.0, up to 4K x 2K @ 60Hz
  • eDP 1.3, up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
  • LVDS single/dual channel interface
  • Dedicated connector for I2C touchscreen controller
  • Supports 3 independent video outputs
• Camera – 2x 2-lane MIPI-CSI camera connectors or 1x 4-lane
• Audio
  • TRRS combo audio jack (stereo mic in, stereo line out)
  • Mono speaker out (amplified 1.3Watt @ 8Ohm) on internal header
  • 1x PDM signal ports on the internal header
• Networking
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (TI DP83867 Ethernet PHY on RGMII interface)
  • Optional onboard M.2 1216 module WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT 5.0
  • M.2 Socket 2 Key B for LTE module + microSIM card slot onboard
• USB
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 1x USB 2.0 OTG micro-AB (muxed with one USB 3.0 for Deep Recovery)
  • 1x USB 2.0 internal pin header
  • 1x USB 2.0 internal pin header (dedicated to touch screen)
• Serial Ports
  • 2x 4-wire RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (multistandard transceivers) on the internal header
  • 2x 2-wire TTL UART ports on the internal header
• Debugging – 1x debug UART, 1x JTAG port
• Expansion
  • M.2 Socket 2 Key M for AI accelerator modules
  • 8x GPIOs or 4x GPIOs + 4 ADC (factory configuration alternatives)
  • 2x CAN, 1x I2C, 1x SPI
• Misc – RTC battery
• Power Supply – +12VDC to +24VDC range
• Operating Temperature – 0°C to +60°C (Commercial version)
• Dimensions – 146 x 102 mm (3.5” form factor)

Starting from Linux Kernel version 5.10, this board’s support package is fully integrated into Edgehog OS. Developed by SECO for their All-In-One IIoT platform CLEA, Edgehog OS is based on Yocto and prioritizes security and stability. It features OTA updates, double partitions, and fallback procedures for enhanced reliability. Additionally, it includes a Device Manager for cloud communication and enables fleet management for a product family. More information about this SBC can be found on SECO’s wiki page.

SECO has not yet released pricing information for the SBC-3.5-RK3568 3.5-inch SBC, but you can find additional details on their products page.

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DFrobot has recently listed the ADT-Link UT3G USB4 to PCIe x16 eGPU adapter featuring a PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 slot with 40 Gbps of bandwidth on their website. The module not only supports USB4, but it’s also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 standards, meaning it can work with SBCs and mini PCs like the LattePanda Mu, V600 Alder Lake Mini PC, GEEKOM A7, and many others.

The converter is based on ASMedia ASM2464PD USB4 /Thunderbolt to PCIe accessory controller and features a 24-pin ATX connector for power and a USB-C (TB3/TB4/USB4) interface, as well as two switches and a jumper to set some additional things.

ADT-Link UT3G USB to PCIe Adapter Specifications

• Chip – ASMedia ASM2464PD USB4 /Thunderbolt to PCIe Accessory controller
• Type-C interface specifications
  • Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4
  • Bandwidth – 40Gbps
• PCIe interface
  • Card slot: PCIe x16
  • Speed bandwidth: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Supported GPU
  • NVIDIA series
  • AMD series
• Power Supply – 75W via 24-pin ATX connector
• Working temperature – -20°C to 80°C
• Dimensions – 220x65mm

USB4 is based on the Thunderbolt 3 specification and theoretically should be compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices, and so does Thunderbolt 4. However, the actual specification of a USB4 port will depend upon implementation, which means slapping a USB4 sticker on any USB port does not make it fully compatible with USB4 standards.

As you can see from the above image the USB4 standards allow for a lot of shortcuts like 40Gbit/s Transfer speeds, Tunneled USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbit/s), Tunneled USB3 Gen T (10–80 Gbit/s), Tunneled PCI Express, meaning this all can be not included in the implementation and it still will be called a USB4.

More information about the UT3G USB to PCIe Adapter can be found on the DFrobot’s wiki page or the ADT-Link official page. ADT-Link also showcases how this device can be used with standard laptops and there’s also provides benchmarks and other details with an AMD Radeon RC 5700 XT GPU.

The UT3G USB to PCIe Adapter can be purchased from DFrobot for $129.00. The product is also available on Aliexpress for $108.76 and Amazon for $169.98. AliExpress and Amazon options include shipping.

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For the tinkerers and DIYers out there, keeping a Raspberry Pi project running reliably, day in and day out, especially when the power is out is crucial, and previously Raspberry Pi UPS solutions have been available for years with products like Pascal Herczog’s Red Reactor, PiJuice Zero, PiVoyager, or LiFePO4wered/Pi+ and many others. But the problem with all these old solutions is that they cannot handle the power requirements of the new Raspberry Pi 5, especially when the PCIe is active and other peripherals are attached to it.  This is where the SupTronics Raspberry Pi 5 UPS HAT comes in.

This new SupTronics X1202 V1.1 UPS Shield includes four 18650 batteries and can deliver 5V with a higher current output of up to 5A, or 25W of power. Additionally, it includes automatic power switching and battery level detection via I2C, an integrated fuel-gauge system, battery protection mechanisms, and fast charging support, making it the first Pi UPS we have seen to support the Pi 5.

SupTronics Raspberry Pi 5 UPS HAT Specifications

• Compatibility – Raspberry Pi 5 Model B
• Battery support – 4-cell 18650 battery holder
• Power input
  • 6V to 18V input range with DC jack and XH2.54 connectors
  • 5V DC input with built-in USB-C port on the HAT
  • 3A fast charge with High-efficiency DC-DC converter
• UPS output
  • Up to 10 hours of continuous operation (depending on battery and usage)
  • 5.1V ±5% Max 5A output
  • Advanced Power MOSFET for minimal power loss
  • Pogo pin connection for Pi power
  • XH2.54 connectors and USB sockets for 5V output
• Battery charging and protection features
  • 3000mA fast charging
  • GPIO control
  • Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
  • Reverse connection protection
  • Maxim fuel gauge system for battery monitoring
• Power Management
  • Seamless backup power switching
  • Onboard power button (mirrors Pi button)
  • Auto power-off when Pi shuts down
  • AC power loss and adapter failure detection
  • Auto power-on
  • Programmable low-voltage shutdown
  • Ultra-low standby power consumption
• Indicators
  • Onboard LEDs for charge level indication
  • Power status and Pi detection LED
• Dimensions – 97.4 x 85mm

The company shares a list of mostly generic safety instructions & warnings out of which I found some of the most important ones:

• Never apply power to your Raspberry Pi via the Type-C USB socket while using the X1202 UPS shield.
• Do not use 18650 batteries with built-in protection circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not use batteries from various brands.
• When discharging or charging the battery, do not connect the polarities in the opposite direction

The company does not provide specific hardware details such as IC part numbers or schematics on its wiki page. However, they do offer information on configuring the Raspberry Pi for I2C and get the battery information from the HAT. Additionally, there is a detailed schematic of the PCB with dimensions for reference.

The Raspberry Pi 5 UPS HAT X1202 V1.1 is available for purchase at DFRobot for $53, on Amazon for $49 under the Geekworm brand, as well as on the “Raspberry Pi Store” on Aliexpress (unrelated to Raspberry Pi Limited, it belongs to a company called “Shanghai Xuan Core Technology”). For detailed product specifications and additional information, you can visit the SupTronics website.

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The reComputer R1025-10 is a Raspberry Pi CM4-based DIN Rail industrial gateway and edge IoT controller designed by Seeed Studio. The company mentions that the R1025-10 is the first module in the reComputer R1000 series and it’s equipped with 4GB RAM and 32GB of eMMC version of the CM4 module. That simply means the company will launch Edge IoT controllers in the series which will host different variants of the CM4 module.

The R1025-10 gateway is features rich and includes two Ethernet interfaces, three isolated RS485 interfaces, and a variety of optional wireless modules including 4G, LoRa, Zigbee, or Wi-Fi/BLE. Other features include an HDMI port, two USB Type-A ports, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Previously we have covered many Din Rail IoT gateways like the IOT-DIN-IMX8PLUS,  Cytron IRIV PiControl, the Robustel EG5101 and EG5200 and many others feel free to check those out if you are looking for similar products.

reComputer R1025-10 IoT gateway specifications:

• SoM  Raspberry Pi CM4
  • SoC – Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 processor @ 1.5GHz
  • Memory – 4GB DDR4 (1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB options for R1000 series)
  • Storage  – 32GB eMMC storage (8GB/16GB/32GB options for the R1000 series)
  • Optional wireless module
• Storage – M.2 slot for M.2 NVMe SSD
• Video Output – 1 x HDMI 2.0 4Kp60
•  Networking
  • Wired
    • Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port with optional PoE
    • 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port (IEEE802.3/802.3u)
  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5.0 GHz on-chip Wi-Fi (optional)
  • BLE 5.0 on-chip BLE (optional)
  • LoRa: USB LoRa/SPI LoRa (optional)
  • Cellular: 4G LTE (optional)
  • Zigbee: USB Zigbee (optional)
• USB
  • 2 x USB-A 2.0 host
  • 1 x USB-C 2.0 for flashing OS
• Encryption – TPM 2.0 via ATECC608A chip (optional)
• Additional Features
  • Hardware Watchdog – 1~255s
  • High Accuracy RTC
  • 1 x Buzzer
  • 6 x LED indicators
  • Reset Button
  • SuperCAP UPS LTC3350 Module (optional)
• Powering options
  • Input – 2-pin Terminal Block
  • Supply Voltage: 12 – 24V AC / 9 – 36V DC
  • PoE (as powered device): IEEE 802.3af Standard 12.95W PoE
  • Power Consumption: Idle: 2.88W; Full Load: 5.52W
• EMC Standards
  • ESD – EN61000-4-2, Level 3
  • EFT – EN61000-4-4, Level 2
  • Surge – EN61000-4-5, Level 2
• Environmental specifications
  • Ingress Protection – IP40
  • Operating Temperature: -30~70°C
  • Operating Humidity – 10~95% RH
  • Storage Temperature: -40~80°C
• Certifications – CE, FCC, TELEC, RoHS
• Production Lifetime – Until December 2030
• Dimensions – 130 x 93 x 45 mm

The company mentions that the body of the module is made up of high-impact resistant materials of 6061 aluminum alloy casing with transparent PC side panels to withstand harsh conditions. the device also has vibration and shock resistance standards and exceeds Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Electrical Fast Transient (EFT), and Surge immunity levels.

The R1025-10 is a ready-to-deploy Industrial IoT (IIoT) controller with pre-configured firmware, simplifying setup and reducing time to deployment. Additionally, it offers flexible installation options with both wall mount and DIN rail mount compatibility.

The module has support for Modbus UDP/TCP and BACnet protocols, making it suitable for controlling HVAC systems and other subsystems like lighting, sensors, and access control in smart buildings. It also supports Yocto and Buildroot meaning you can customize Linux distribution to run on your device and provide a convenient solution for managing software updates. There is also support for Fleet management tools like Mender for easy device management and deployment. But at the time of writing, the GitHub page does not provide any specific OS image software for this specific gateway.

For more information about the reComputer R1025-10 IoT gateway, please visit the Getting Started guide with a hardware overview, project examples, additional module information, and other helpful resources. The reComputer R1025-10 Edge IoT Controller is currently available for backorder for $209.00 and is expected to ship on May 31, 2024.

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The Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.69-inch touch display is a development board that uses an ESP32-S3 as the main controller. The board features a 240×280 touchscreen LCD that supports 262K colors and is equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, RTC, battery management IC, and a USB-C port for programming and power.

Previously we wrote about the Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-1.28 1.28-inch fully rounded LCD screen that is also built around an ESP32-S3 MCU, and we have also recently written about the similar-looking Waveshare 1.69-inch IPS touch LCD with no onboard MCU that is meant to connect to Raspberry Pi, ESP32-S3, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino, STM32, and other boards with I2C or SPI interfaces.

ESP32-S3 1.69-inch touch display board specifications:

• Wireless MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3R8.
  • CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 @ up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration.
  • Memory – 512KB RAM, 8MB PSRAM
  • ROM – 384KB
  • Connectivity – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for long-range, up to 2Mbps data rate, mesh network.
• Storage – 16MB Flash memory (W25Q128JVSIQ).
• Display
  • 1.69-inch semi-round IPS Touch LCD.
  • Resolution – 240×280 pixels
  • 262K color.
  • Display controller – ST7789V2 display driver and CST816T capacitive touch chip, using SPI and I2C.
• IMU Parameters
  • Sensor – QMI8658 6-axis IMU.
  • Accelerometer resolution – 16-bit; Range (Optional): ±2, ±4, ±8, ±16g.
  • Gyroscope resolution – 16 bits; Range (Optional) – ±16, ±32, ±64, ±128, ±256, ±512, ±1024, ±2048°/sec.
• GPIO – 4 x multi-function GPIO with I2C and UART.
• Power
  • Onboard MX1.25 battery header with ETA6096 lithium battery recharge/discharge management chip.
  • USB Type-C connector for charging and data.
• Other Features
  • PCF85063 RTC chip with reserved SH1.0 RTC battery header (supports charging)
  • Buzzer
  • Onboard solderable antenna
  • Solderable GPIO, I2C, and UART pads onboard.
  • Supports low power consumption modes.
  • BOOT and RESET buttons.
  • PWR Button with single-press, double-press, multi-press, and long-press operations.

The WaveshareESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.69 development board is compatible with CircuitPython and MicroPython, as well as C/C++ programming using Arduino and ESP-IDF. Users can easily download the MicroPython firmware and find additional resources on the Waveshare Wiki page to get started.

The Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.69-inch touch display development board is available on Amazon for $30.99 with shipping included, at least to the US. Alternatively, the development board can be purchased on Aliexpress for $26.50 excluding shipping, or directly on the Waveshare store for $21.99 plus shipping.

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Designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 SBC, the 52Pi W01 U2500 HAT offers support for M.2 M-key NVMe SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280) along with a 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps Ethernet port) using a Realtek RTL8156BG chipset.

The most interesting thing about this board is its connectivity – the M.2 SSD is driven directly by the Raspberry Pi’s PCIe port that supports Gen2 & Gen3 standards. However, the 2.5Gbps Ethernet port requires a connection to one of the Pi’s USB ports using a specialized USB-to-USB adapter included by 52Pi.

Previously, we have seen 52Pi come up with very innovative and interesting HATs for Raspberry Pi including 52Pi P02 PCIe expansion board, 52Pi NVdigi Expansion Board, 52Pi CM4 Router Board, and many other products. If you want to try something new with your Raspberry Pi, feel free to check those out.

52Pi W01 U2500 2.5Gbps Ethernet + NVMe HAT specifications:

• Compatibility – Made for Raspberry Pi 5.
• NVMe SSD support – Supports M-key NVMe SSDs in sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280
• Networking – 2.5Gbps Ethernet with Realtek RTL8156BG chipset (externally connects to the Pi via USB adapter)
• Host interfaces – Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe FFC connector (30mm FFC cable provided) up to PCIe Gen2 or Gen3 x1 speeds and 40-pin GPIO header
• Misc – LED indicator for M.2 disk activity.
• Power Management
  • Voltage regulator 3A on the 3.3V rail, compliant with M.2 standard.
  • Requirements
    • USB 2.5Gbps Ethernet: +5V, 650mA
    • NVMe SSD – Power consumption depends on the SSD used.
• Dimensions – 85 x 56 x 15.15mm

The device is plug-and-play, so you just need to connect the power and it’ll work as intended. 52Pi also mentions the hollow design enables excellent ventilation and cooling, ensuring optimal performance. You can check out their wiki page for further information about the HAT.

The package includes everything you need to attach the HAT to your Raspberry Pi 5. Inside, you’ll find the W01 U2500 USB 2.5Gbps Ethernet + NVMe HAT, eight M2.5x4mm flat head screws, two 8.5x40mm PCIe FFC cables, a 40-pin PC104 pin header, four M2.5x17mm copper pillars, an M2 iron pillar for securing your SSD, and a handy screwdriver.

The 52Pi W01 U2500 2.5GbE + NVMe HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 is priced at $29.99 on Amazon under the GeekPi brand, as well as on Aliexpress ($27.45), and the 52Pi online store.

Via Hackster.io

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The Waveshare Thermal Imaging Camera module comes in two variants, namely the Thermal-45/90 Camera Raspberry Pi HAT and Thermal-45/90 USB Camera. The main difference between the two is that the HAT is designed to be attached to a Raspberry Pi, Pi Zero, or any other SBC that features a Pi-compatible pin layout like the Sipeed Longan Pi3H, Banana Pi BPI-M4, Radxa Zero 3W SBC, and others. On the other hand, the USB module can be connected to any PC, Android, or other device with a USB connection.

The camera features a shutterless design, which is why it can produce a thermal imaging video stream output of up to 25 frames per second (FPS). Additionally, Waveshare offers options for different fields of view (FOV) – a basic version with a 45° FOV and a wide-angle version with a 90° FOV, making it suitable for applications like IR thermometers, industrial temperature control, security & safety, intruder/motion detection, and more.

Waveshare Thermal Imaging Camera specifications:

• Thermal image processor – MI48x3 with SenXor Bus, I2C, SPI, and USB Interface
• Thermal camera module – MI0801 with Radiometric output, and Screw-type mount
• FOV
  • Basic version – 45°(H)×45°(V)
  • Wide angle version – 90°(H)×68°(V)
• Refresh rate – 25 FPS
• Wavelength detection range – 8 – 14 μm
• Noise equivalent temperature difference – 150mK RMS @ 1Hz refresh rate
• Video stream – Up to 25FPS (Max) thermal imaging video stream output
• Measuring accuracy – ±2°C (ambient temp. 10~70°C)
• Operating voltage – 5V
• Operating current –  61mA @ 5V
• Temperature specs
  • Operating temperature: -20 to 85°C
  • Target temperature: -20 to 400°C
• Dimensions
  • Thermal Camera HAT / Thermal-90 Camera HAT – 65.0×30.5mm
  • Thermal USB Camera / Thermal-90 USB Camera –  62.0×13.0mm

The camera HAT communicates with the Raspberry Pi using both I2C and SPI connections. I2C is utilized to configure the camera’s settings and registers, while SPI efficiently transfers the captured thermal data to the Raspberry Pi for processing and display.

Waveshare provides software packages for its Thermal Camera HAT and Thermal USB Camera modules for Windows, Android, Raspberry Pi (including Pi 5), and other Linux systems to capture, visualize, and analyze thermal data. The software packages along with the camera schematics, demo code, and datasheets for the MI48x3 Thermal image processor and Thermal camera module MI0801 can all be found on the Waveshare’s wiki.

Previously we have reviewed and written about some similar thermal cameras like Xtherm II TS2 (Review with Android), HT-102 Thermal Camera, M5Stack Thermal Camera and more feel free to check those out if you are looking for a thermal camera.

The Waveshare Thermal Camera HAT and Thermal USB Camera modules are available on Amazon for $149.99 and $139.99 respectively with shipping included, at least to the US. Alternatively, the Thermal Camera HAT and USB module can be purchased on Aliexpress for $126.29 with free shipping, or directly on the Waveshare store for $119.99 plus shipping.

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The Waveshare ESP32-S3-Matrix is a microcontroller development board designed for AIoT applications, featuring a larger 8×8 RGB LED matrix (64 LEDs) compared to the 5×5 RGB LED matrix (25 LEDs) on the ESP32-C3/ESP32 based “C3FH4 RGB” / “PICO D4 RGB” board. In addition to that the Waveshare board features two 10-headers for GPIOs, UART, and power signals, along with an integrated QMI8658C attitude sensor (9-axis IMU sensor), making it ideal for robotics and motion control projects.

Recently we have seen Waveshare introduce affordable products that are perfect for embedded development like the $15 1.69-inch IPS touch LCD module, the $6.99 ESP32-C6-Pico Board, the $4.99 ESP32-S3-Tiny board and much more feel free to check those out if you are interested in those.

Waveshare ESP32-S3-Matrix dev board specifications:

• MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3FH4R2
  • CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 @ up to 240 MHz with vector instructions for AI acceleration
  • Memory – 512KB RAM, 2MB PSRAM
  • Storage – 4MB QSPI flash
  • Connectivity – 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE with support for long-range, up to 2Mbps data rate, mesh network
• LED Matrix – 8 x 8 Addressable RGB LEDs
• Sensor – QMI8658C 6D MEMS IMU with 9-axis sensor (3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis magnetometer)
• Connectivity and Interfaces
  • Up to 15x multi-function GPIO pins via 2x 10-pin headers with 2.54mm pitch
  • Peripheral interfaces include SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM
• Antenna – 3D PCB Antenna
• Power Management – ME6217C33M5G low dropout LDO capable of delivering 800mA (Max)
• Additional Features
  • Additional onboard Dout pin (for connecting External LEDs)
  • RESET button, and BOOT button
• Dimensions – 25 x 25 mm

Like other waveshare boards, the company provides a detailed specification diagram, making it easy to identify every major component of the board. This diagram also works as a troubleshooting guide, as you can now quickly pinpoint any faulty components using the diagram as a reference.

The company also provides a pinout diagram making it easy for you to get started with the board or add other peripherals to the board.

Regarding software support, the board can be programmed with ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, and MicroPython, which are available from their respective websites. Additional documentation, such as the pinout diagram, installation guide, live example images, and links for all the resources can be found on their wiki page.

You can purchase the Waveshare ESP32-S3-Matrix board on Amazon for $15.99 (including shipping) and on Aliexpress for $10.26 plus shipping. Alternatively, it can also be directly bought from the Waveshare store with a price tag of $8.99 (not including shipping).

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