Juan Flores' Solar Buck-Boost Module is designed to charge a lithium-polymer battery using either a solar panel or USB power, providing a constant output voltage for noise-free power management for low-power applications. This board is designed to automatically switch between solar and...

AAEON COM-R2KC6 is a new COM Express module based on the Ryzen Embedded R2000 series of processors. The device comes in a Type 6 form factor and features four 4K displays and additional graphics via a PEG x4 slot, leveraging its AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Previously we have covered...

Introduction For anyone with a knack for DIY projects, precision maintenance, or professional inspections, a thermal camera has become an invaluable addition to their tool collection. Looking back just a few years, they were very expensive and could only be found in military equipment....

Tillitis Tkey, an open-source RISC-V security key housed in a USB-C case, presents a unique approach to USB security tokens. Compact and straightforward, the TKey employs a 32-bit RISC-V core, specifically the PicoRV32, within a Lattice iCE40 UP5K FPGA. Distinguished by its departure...

The OpenMV CAM RT1062 is a new camera from OpenMV that uses the powerful NXP RT1060 processor. You can write programs for it using MicroPython, a beginner-friendly version of Python. It has a fast USB-C connection, making it easy to connect to other devices. It also comes with an...

Arduino and Silicon Labs are working together to support Matter, a standard for smart home devices. They are creating a new core (software foundation) and library following Matter standards. This effort is designed to make it easier for everyone to be part of the Matter...

The Esparagus HiFi MediaLink is a device designed to upgrade legacy stereo systems into an internet streaming device. The device hosts an ESP32 module and a DAC to stream music from services like Spotify, controlled via a smartphone or computer. This tiny and unique streaming device is...

MicroBeast is an eight-bit, Z80-based DIY computer kit built using readily available components. The device features a built-in keyboard, a unique 24-character display,  USB-C for power, and various I/O options. Additionally, it integrates the CP/M operating system, which allows users...