Author: Pablo E. Leibovich and Alberto I. Leibovich Introduction Climate change and its consequences have increased concern about how to replace fossil fuels with cleaner and more sustainable alternatives for electricity generation. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind,...

SeedStudio has recently introduced the "Grove Vision AI V2" An AI-based camera module based on the HiMax WiseEye2 HX6538 dual-core Cortex-M55 AI microcontroller. The module works with an OV5647 camera module, and can be used for AI computer vision applications. Previously we have...

The LILYGO T-Panel is a compact module that works as both a display and a control center for smart devices. It has a 4-inch screen and can connect to WiFi and Bluetooth. It also supports smart home standards like Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. Plus, it has options for adding more...

Cologne Chip has launched a new tool called the Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA). It's a free, open-source program designed for their GateMate A1 FPGA to help track internal signals. Unlike many FPGA companies that use completely proprietary tools, Cologne Chip combines a free,...

SparkFun recently launched a new GNSS-RTK L1/L5 Breakout board featuring the u-blox NEO-F9P chip. Unlike traditional L1/L2 models, this chip uses L1/L5 bands that enhance its performance in urban areas. Additionally, it's more resistant to radio frequency interference, which ensures...

SparkFun has introduced the SparkFun LTE Stick - LARA-R6, a compact LTE development board with u-blox LARA-R6 LTE Cat 1 module. Designed for North America, it supports data and voice with major networks like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and FirstNet, and includes a nanoSIM card slot for...

QNAP TBS-h574TX Compact NASbook with 13th Gen Intel Core, High-Speed I/Os, and Storage Interface are built for video production post-production and small studios. The device has two versions: an i5-1340PE CPU featuring 12 cores and 16 threads, a clock range of 1.80 GHz to 4.50 GHz, and...

The Banana Pi BPI-Wifi6 Mini is a compact, open-source router built with the Triductor TR6560 and TR5220 Wi-Fi SoC. It features a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and supports the Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) standard. The router operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies and includes an...