Acusis – array microphone for speech recognition
An echo-canceling, far-field, linear array microphone for speech recognition and voice communications. Acusis is a simple-to-use, complete solution for improving the audio quality for your speech recognition or video communications project. It solves multiple audio issues in a single...
Continue ReadingSpinduino – IoT Fidget Spinner
IoT Fidget Spinner with Bluetooth Low Energy and POV LED Display by Uri Shaked. A smart, programable Fidget Spinner with the following features: JavaScript programmable 10-Pixel RGB PoV display (using APA102 LEDs) Spin count / speed detection using a magnetic latch Using Nordic...
Continue Reading4-port NanoHub – tiny USB hub for hacking projects
Muxtronics @ tindie.com sells their 4-port NanoHub board: The NanoHub 4-port is a natural evolution of the original 2-port NanoHub - a truly tiny USB hub to use in the most cramped of spaces. Nanohub 4-port is bigger and better! Even though it boasts twice as many downstream ports...
Continue ReadingESP8266 based e-paper WiFi weather station
Erich Styger documented his experience building Daniel Eichhorn’s e-paper weather station with a custom enclosure: Using e-paper for a weather station is an ideal solution, as the data does not need to be updated often. By default, the station reaches out every 20 minutes for new...
Continue ReadingSTMicro Introduces 20 Cents MCU in 8-Pin Package
STMicro has launched STM8S001J3, a new 8-bit micro-controller that sells for $0.20 per unit in 10k quantities. STM8S001J3 is also the first STM8 MCU offered in 8-pin package (SO8N), and should compete with some of the Microchip Attiny or PIC12F series micro-controllers. STM8S001J3...
Continue ReadingNerdonic Atom X1 is the World’s Smallest 32-bit Arduino Compatible Board
Tiny 32-bit Dev Board. 14.9mm², Breadboard, 0.95g, 3-20V input, I²C, 8 PWM, Serial, 6 ADC, Prog LED. There is a new board in the ecosystem which claims to be the world’s smallest 32-bit Arduino board. The name of it Atom X1 and measures 14.9×14.9 mm. Atom X1 specifications:...
Continue ReadingRigol general-purpose 200MHz scopes from under €600
RIGOL Technologies introduces its new DS2000E Series Oscilloscope, a 200MHz, 2 channel scope that continues RIGOL‘s tradition of combining unmatched capabilities at unprecedented price points to transform the test and measurement industry. The DS2000E is available at either 100MHz or...
Continue ReadingBosch BME280 sensor combines pressure, humidity and temperature measurement
Bosch Sensortec announces a world first in sensor technology: the BME280 Integrated Environmental Unit combines sensors for pressure, humidity and temperature in a single package. This unique sensor has been developed to support a broad range of emerging high performance applications...
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