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High-performance, Inductor Built-in Step-up “micro DC/DC” Converter XCL104/XCL105 Series
Torex Semiconductor Ltd. has launched a high-performance, 1.4A inductor built-in step-up “micro DC/DC” Converter— XCL104/XCL105 series. The XCL104/XCL105 series is a synchronous step-up “micro DC/DC” converter with a built-in 1.4A driver and a built-in coil that is...
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Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-MINI Module
Espressif Systems ESP32-S3-MINI Module is a powerful, generic Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® LE MCU module that features a rich set of peripherals. This module offers 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth® 5 (LE) built around the ESP32-S3 series. The ESP32-S3-MINI module features...
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Espressif Systems ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 Multiprotocol Modules
Espressif Systems ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 Multiprotocol Modules are general-purpose Wi-Fi®, IEEE 802.15.4, and Bluetooth® LE modules. These multiprotocol modules are built around the ESP32-C6 series of SoCs and 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessors featuring 4MB flash. The...
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Smart Wi-Fi Scale Geared Up With ESP32
A wide range of uses is possible for low-cost kitchen scales. They are typically quite basic devices without features like wireless connectivity. Still, Liore Shai made the decision to change that by adding Wi-Fi functionality to an Amazon Basics scale which cost about just $10 shipped...
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Smart plug ESP32 OpenMQTTGateway serving as an BLE MQTT gateway and a Power meter
In order to function as a BLE MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) gateway and power meter compatible with Home Assistant, Homebridge, OpenHAB, DomoticZ, FHEM, Jeedom, NodeRed, AWS, and any MQTT-compatible IoT or Smart Home system, the Theengs Plug ESP32 smart plug runs OpenMQTTGateway...
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An affordable SDI signal generator using Arduino MKR Vidor 4000
Transmission of video from one location to another in the professional video world is typically done via SDI (Serial Digital Interface). This FPGA-powered device, intended as a test tool for SDI circuits, pushes signals at 1.485 Gbps. Based on an Arduino MKR Vidor 4000, Chris Brown of...
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Translating “Dah” and “Dit” Speech Into Morse Code with an CWVox using Arduino
image: CWvox Prototype connected to the radio (Source: Kevin Loughin) These days, it seems like every speech-detection-related project is based on some kind of advanced algorithm, such as machine learning, pattern matching, or spectrum analysis. But Kevin Loughin (AKA KB9RLW), an...
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Radxa’s Rock 5A, Rivals the Raspberry Pi 4
Radxa has unveiled the Rock 5A, a Raspberry Pi alternative that looks very similar to the Raspberry Pi 4, but with the added benefit of 8K video support and up to 16GB RAM. The new Rock 5A is not so different from the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. It is roughly the same size as a Raspberry Pi...
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