SMT mountable LEDs in a 2835 package extend Würth Elektronik extensive range of horticulture LEDs. The three WL-SMTW series LEDs emit light of the wavelengths 450 nm (Deep Blue), 660 nm (Hyper Red) and 730 nm (Far Red) – ideal for applications controlling plant growth through specific light mixtures. Besides vertical farming and lighting in greenhouses, thanks to their efficiency, small size and minimal heat generation the WL-SMTWs, combined with the manufacturer’s other LEDs are also suitable for classic LED applications like displays and backlighting.
A photosynthetic photon flux of up to 0.94 µmol/s at a current of just 150 mA, and the small size (2.8 x 3.5 x 0.8 mm) mean you don’t even need three mid-power LEDs to replace a high-power LED. This allows larger-scale and more homogeneous lighting applications to be realized. With its Development Kit, Würth Elektronik is there for the developers of horticultural lighting solutions, to whom the WL-SMTW product is particularly directed. In the REDEXPERT online simulation platform there is a “Horticulator” in which lighting recipes can be created (https://redexpert.we-online.com/redexpert/#/smodule/26). All Würth Elektronik LEDs are available from stock. Free LED samples are provided.
Cooperation with research institutions
“Our new LED series offers excellent value for money and high luminosity – the Deep Blue LED is unique on the market in this respect,”
Harun Özgür, Division Manager, Optoelectronics at Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG expresses his satisfaction about the new addition to horticulture LED range (http://www.we-online.com/leditgrow).
Johann Waldherr, agricultural scientist in Würth Elektronik’s LED team, explains: “The blue light plays a role in many plant processes, such as the formation of secondary metabolites. The illumination with spectra individually created from the different wavelengths of monochromatic LEDs becomes even more efficient with the new mid-power LEDs, yet at the same time more homogeneous.
These three LEDs form a basic framework in combination with other LEDs of the WL-SMTW, WL-SWTP and WL-SMDC series, so it is possible to create specific lighting recipes for a wide range of the horticulturist’s quality parameters, such as more blossoms, more fruit, more biomass, more vitamins, and so on. As our partners’ innovation partner, we conduct intensive research and we have established a competence network with research institutions, sharing our knowledge with our customers.
For example, Würth Elektronik maintains research cooperations with the Dürnast Greenhouse Laboratory Center at the Technical University of Munich along with other research institutions.
We are very pleased to announce the release of the Linux version of PKCMD: PKCMD-LX. This is the Personal Computer version, designed to run on flavours of Linux, both 32 and 64 bit. This was a huge investment by us. But, these are exciting developments for the software as it shows what can be with the PK2 and PK3 programmers!
PKCMD-LX can be used for reading and writing Microchip’s PIC range of microcontrollers, using the Pickit 2 or Pickit 3 device programmers. PKCMD-LX provides the best experience for the Linux user, developers and the professional developer community, and as a command-line utility is can be easily integrated into users scripts.
Distribution
PKCMD-LX is distributed as an AppImage. Using an AppImage enables the development team to provide native binaries for Linux users the same way we do for other operating systems. An AppImage enables the development team to package the PKCMD-LX application for common Linux operating systems, e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, RHEL, CentOS, Fedora etc.
The PICKitPlus AppImage comes with all dependencies that cannot be assumed to be part of each target system and will run on most Linux distributions without modifications.
Almost all major distributions are compatible with AppImages, without requiring the user to make modifications to the base system. AppImages are portable. Users can place the AppImage on a USB flash drive and run it from there, on any machine, as the users wish.
Supported Linux Distributions
Distributions known to be compatible version require libc, and these include:
Arch 2011.08.19
CentOS 7.8.2003 (released in 2020)
Debian 7 (Wheezy)
Fedora 15 (Lovelock)
Gentoo 11.2
Mint 11 (Katya)
openSUSE 12.1
Slackware 13.37
Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty)
Distributions that do not use libc (such as Abyss, Alpine, Sabotage, Vanilla and Void) will not run PKCMD-LX.
Texas Instruments released the TPS62912 and TPS62913 family of low-noise DC/DC switching regulators with integrated ferrite-bead compensation. They offer low noise of 20 µVRMS for frequencies ranging from 100 Hz to 100 kHz and ultra-low output-voltage ripple of 10 µVRMS.
Traditional low-noise power supply architectures include such technology like DC/DC converters, low-noise LDO, and an off-chip filter, like a ferrite bead. Integrating ferrite-bead compensation allows the TPS62912 and TPS62913 to use the already present ferrite bead as a filter against high-frequency noise and reduce power supply output voltage ripple by upwards of 30 dB.
Further, both converters offer a power-supply rejection ratio of 65 dB at up to 100 kHz. They also enable spread-spectrum frequency modulation to advance attenuate radio-frequency spurs. In addition to this, the TPS62912 and TPS62913 allow synchronization to an external clock, providing the ability to meet signal-to-noise ratios and spurious-free dynamic range targets.
Featuring a peak efficiency of 97%, the converters allow for engineers to design for noise filtering without an LDO. This reduces power losses by up to 76% and 1.8 W in analog front-end (AFE) designs and 1.5 W in designs using a wideband ADC.
LG Electronics USA is introducing the LG NeON® 2 ACe, the latest AC solar module featuring LG’s own integrated microinverter designed for easy installation, monitoring and use. The new addition to LG’s best-selling NeON 2 lineup, available now, builds on LG’s extensive array of solar products, providing homeowners and installers with a wide selection of options tailored for each individual home or building.
The LG NeON 2 ACe is an ideal solution for those seeking high-efficiency and performance along with a faster installation process. This new 60-cell panel features a power class of up to 365W, along with its integrated 320W microinverter. The new NeON 2 ACe panel is the second module within LG Solar’s advanced portfoliothat features an integrated microinverter (following the LG NeON R ACe launched at last year’s Solar Power International). LG’s one-stop-shop solution benefits installers and homeowners alike.
The design of LG’s new smart AC system allows for the factory-installed microinverter to be recessed into the frame of the panel and serve as one unit in conjunction with the junction box. The panel offers a straightforward installation, simplified accessories and no exposed DC connections. From an installation perspective, this design not only reduces Balance of System requirements compared to a typical inverter that might clutter a garage or outside walls, but it also reduces the opportunity for field installation errors.
The LG NeON 2 ACe additionally provides increased flexibility for array designs and is an excellent solution for homeowners and installers, saving them time and money throughout the installation process.
The LG NeON 2 ACe has been designed with aesthetics in mind using thin, circular-shaped wires that give it a minimalistic appearance, thanks to its award-winning Cello technology. The implementation of this technology also improves the opportunity for light absorption resulting in an increase of power output. The new panels provide a sleek appearance on the end user’s home or building.
LG’s NeON 2 ACe panels are the only solar products manufactured and backed by a single company offering a 25-year limited warranty, which covers workmanship, performance, and a labor cost reimbursement (up to $450). End users can feel confident using a trusted brand for their project. Because the microinverter is built onto the solar panel, warranty claims are handled by changing the entire module instead of replacing sub-components or attempting field fixes. This eliminates time spent diagnosing panel or inverter issues.
NEW NeON 2 ACe SPECIFICATIONS:
Monocrystalline N-type cell
Power class up to 365 watts
66.93 x 40.00 x 1.57 in (1,700 x 1,016 x 40mm)
43 lbs. (19.5kg)
Tempered Glass with High Transmission Anti-Reflective Coating
NEMA 250 Type 6 Microinverter Enclosure
Built-in LG Microinverter High-level Output (DC 365W, AC 320W)
21.1% Module Efficiency, Microinverter Efficiency 97% (based on CEC standards)
-0.34%/℃ Temp. Coefficient
25-year Limited Product Warranty
90.1% Performance Warranty (25 years)
The LG NeON 2 ACe also includes a lifetime access to LG’s EnerVu monitoring platform so both customers and installers can track the long-term reliable performance and the real-time analytics of their solar system. It can also alert LG customer service to help address a technical issue remotely if one were to arise.
“With more and more people continuing to work from home, homeowners increasingly are turning to solar as a smart investment that puts their home to work for them, offsetting high utility bills,” said Brian Lynch, head of solar business development, LG Business Solutions USA.
“Our research shows that, when making such a seminal investment, the most important factors to homeowners are brand reputation, warranty and product variety for different scenarios,” he added. “LG provides our customers the peace of mind that they’re investing in a product backed by years of experience, manufactured under stringent research and development, and with an industry-leading warranty.”
For more information on LG’s NeON 2 ACe and its portfolio of solar solutions, please visit LG.com/solar.
Hardkernel has announced an open-spec, “ODROID-HC4” Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device that runs Linux on a quad -A55 Amlogic S905X3 and offers 4GB DDR4, HDMI 2.0 and two PCIe-driven 2.5- or 3.5-inch SSD/HDD slots for just $65 to $75.
This follows after the company updated its Odroid-HC1 NAS board with an Odroid-HC2 model sometime in 2018, both of which are somehow limited as they support only one drive.
The new Odroid-HC4 however seems to be a powerful upgrade as the HC4 does not only switch to a more powerful Amlogic S905X3 processor but also adds a second SATA slot. For the first time also, the SATA slots are enabled via PCIe instead of USB, meaning a faster and more reliable operation.
“We’ve heard that many users wanted to run their storage server on a modern ARM 64bit platform with more DRAM memory, higher power efficiency and more storage capacity. Therefore, we started developing a new Home-Cloud platform late last year and it is time to show you something new based on the same ARM S905X3 CPU in the ODROID-C4”, says Hardkernel. “We connected a SATA SSD to the HC4 platform and measured the storage IO throughput. We could observe 390~420MB/s transfer speed which is quite good for many applications.”
Unlike most NAS systems, the ODROID-HC4 has what it takes to keep things running cool from the inside. It has a passive heat sink attached on top of Amlogic S905X3 processor and a 5V 4,000-RPM bearing fan that operates at 23.9 dBA. The drives can also be inserted into the case slots and exposed to open air rather than hidden away inside a metal or a plastic.
ODROID-HC4 is ideal for workgroups, single users and families members. The server centralizes data and enables users to share and stream multimedia files to desktop and mobile devices.
Key Features and Specifications of the new dual-bay NAS device include:
ODROID-HC4 comes pre-installed with an Ubuntu Linux image but will also support third-party software like CoreElec, OpenMediaVault and Android soon.
The basic ODROID-HC4 board with a pre-assembled case shell will be available for sale by October 27th for just $65 while another version with a 1 inch OLED display and real-time clock pre-installed and visible on the front of the case, for $75. The company will also offer optional accessories like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters, IR remote control, USB-UART cable and ODROID-VU series display devices.
Further details may be found on their announcement and wiki pages.
Sinovoip has launched its latest Banana Pi model, which is a $16 board featuring Edgeless’ EAI80 microcontroller with 300 gigaoperations per second (GOPS) neural processing unit (NPU) on-board. The core of the Banana Pi EAI80 is the Edgeless EAI80 system-on-chip (SoC), which consists of a dual-core Arm Cortex-M4F primary processor clocking at 200MHz, and a 300MHz neural processing unit (NPU) designed to accelerate convolutional neural network (CNN) workloads with up to 300 GOPS of compute performance.
The board features 8MB of SDRAM memory, a 40-pin GPIO header, an LCD connector offering up to 1024x768px resolution, CAN bus header, two on-board microphones, and a DVP camera connector. The board is powered by a USB 2.0 Type-C connector, with network connectivity enabled by an on-board Espressif ESP8266 Wi-Fi module. The board runs uGelis embedded OS, and you can also program the board using the Kelis SDK which includes AI audio and computer vision demos for word recognition, hand gesture detection and recognition, and human body detection.
Target Applications of the Banana Pi EAI80 includes:
Voice Control – Key words real-time control
Computer Vision – Detection & recognition of object and biology (Face, Body, Gesture), vSLAM
Motor Control & Power Conversion – VFC,FOC, 3D/thermal Printers, ADAS, UAV, Robots STEAM education
EAI Series adopt “Dual-CPU+NPU” structure, combine AI ability with real-time and low power embedded MCU. Rich peripherals and HW-security integrated, EAI series are designed to support next-gen. IoT applications, provide single-chip turnkey solution with AI recognition and MCU control. Edgeless Embedded AI Series crossover processor, EAI series,under the wave of AIoT, are launched for smart home, industry, stem education, energy MGT and etc., with AI ability, low power and cost-effective, provide complete HW/SW turnkey solutions. Target to establish the smallest AI+MCU module in the world, promote transboundary innovation, empower end-sides and industries:
More advanced structure and performance
Lower run and standby power consumption
Voice / Computer vision / 2D Graph accelerator
Real-time operation / Multiple HW-level security
Easy to use / Richer integration / Lower cost
EAI series crossover AI MCU, CPU core is based on ARM Cortex-M4, ARMv7-M supports a predefined 32-bit address space, with subdivision for code, data, and peripherals, and regions for on-chip and off-chip resources, where on-chip refers to resources that are tightly coupled to the processor. EAI is a multi-core microcontroller implementing Dual-ARM Cortex-M4 cores. All cores have access to the complete memory map. One ARM Cortex-M4 is used as the master processor.
The other ARM Cortex-M4 core can be used as a co-processor to off-load the ARM Cortex-M4 and to perform complicated mathematical calculations. CNN processor is integrated in EAI, which can handle image detection and recognition use deep learning methods with high performance and low energy consumption. It supports mainstream CNN model such as Resnet-18, Resnet-34, Vgg16, GoogleNet, Lenet etc, convolutional with kernel size from 1 up to 7, channel/feature number up to 512, max/average pooling function with kernel
Hardware specs includes:
CPU Dual-Cortex M4F@200MHz 500DMIPS
AI-NPU：CNN-NPU @300 MHz 300GOPS
2D Graph :Dual-Camera Max
SDRAM 8M
LCD 1024*768 TFT-LCD
CANBUS 2.0 A/B
ESP8266 Wifi onboard
40PIN GPIO (share with LCD )
2 Mic support
Size: 86x54mm
The board is available on AliExpress for $16, and comes with an all-in-one educational kit, which contains the board, touchscreen display, camera, and USB power supply for $80. You can find more information on the Banana Pi wiki.
Many applications these days require a small or bigger display, either for displaying the time, temperature or other sensor value, or even just a battery indicator, in a simple manner. With them, you usually want some sort of animation, such as a blinking, so that the system feels more alive and interesting to the user. The problem is, with the nature of these devices, when you get to a lower power state in your microcontroller you lose the ability to display anything at all, and animating? Only in your dreams. A possible solution is to have a separate component dealing with the display state, so that your MCU can go to sleep and save power. Regarding this problem, the new PIC24F ‘GU/GL’ promises to help you out and bring much more to the table!
The PIC24F ‘GU/GL’ family is a set of extremely low power (XLP) microcontrollers from Microchip, that enable you to create some innovative applications, both with and without displaying capabilities. Being packed with 14 types of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs) that can work even on low power saving modes, this series of MCUs offers ultra low power modes, just what you need for your battery powered projects. Besides that, there are also code protection features and this set of MCUs will also work with the CryptoAuthentication devices, in order to add security to your application in a secure manner.
Besides the interesting set of specs, remember us mentioning a little help with the displays? Well, one of the core independent peripherals from this series is a LCD with autonomous animation. But what exactly does this mean? As the name implies, you can use the integrated LCD driver from your MCU, independently of the power mode your microcontroller is in. Since it is detached from the CPU, it performs animations even when the CPU is in a sleeping state! Besides that, the MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC, for short) allows you to design an interface for the display with minimal fuss, eliminating the time consuming task of mapping pins from the seven segment display.
The animation capabilities from the display even when the MCU is asleep
Regarding applications, you can do a lot with this set of MCUs, such as applications where a display is necessary, such as automotive clusters, thermostats, measurement units and even medical devices. With its security capabilities, you can dive into secure IoT projects, such as smart sensors, in-home displays and fitness monitors / wearables. Devices designed for harsh environments are also a reality, such as industrial sensors and monitors, fault detectors and control / automation projects. Lastly, you can also take advantage of its low power capabilities with handhelds and projects in remote areas where access may not be easy. Regarding the pricing, MCUs are available for as little as $0.97, and for development boards with an LCD display you are looking at around $45.
Driving innovation in energy harvesting, e-peas has gained another major endorsement for its cutting-edge technology. The company’s highly optimised power management ICs are set to feature in a large scale remote monitoring application that is being rolled out across New York.
IoT solutions provider MCCI has incorporated the e-peas AEM10941, which specifically targets solar powered implementations, into a new environmental sensor module that it is about to start deploying. As part of a community-funded project, these sensor nodes will be placed in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods within the city boroughs of Brooklyn, the Bronx and Harlem, where air pollution levels are extremely high.
The MCCI modules each feature PM2.5 particulate and VOC sensing devices, plus temperature and humidity sensors. Located on utility poles, these compact form factor units will dynamically gather real-time data relating to their surroundings every 6 minutes. This data will be transmitted back to a network hub via LoRaWAN connectivity for subsequent analysis. With prototyping almost completed, the pilot scheme is due to go into operation before the end of the summer.
Thanks to the AEM10941-based energy harvesting circuit, it has been possible to avoid powering the sensor module via a battery (and the inconvenience of battery replacement). This highly advanced e-peas power management IC can deal with the DC power output from up to 7 solar cells and supply hardware with two independent regulated voltages. It can start operating from a very low threshold – needing an input voltage of just 380mV and a 3µW input power. Supplied in a space-saving 28-pin QFN package (with 5mm x 5mm dimensions), the IC incorporates all the active elements needed for an energy harvesting subsystem, including a boost converter and two LDOs. Only 7 passive components (5 capacitors and 2 inductors) are needed to accompany it, thereby keeping the bill-of-materials costs down.
“As we want to carry out analysis at a granular level, the intervals between when data is acquired are very short. The e-peas ICs can start extracting energy at really low voltages, ensuring the power budget requirements of our modules can be fully satisfied,” states Terry Moore, CEO and founder of MCCI. “The company’s track record in remote sensing applications was another important factor, as was the quick turnaround time they were able to support.”
“Our AEM series is continuing to make headway in a variety of different industry sectors, with ICs that are purpose built to attend to the particular demands of photovoltaic, thermal, vibration and RF-based energy sources,” adds Christian Ferrier, CMO at e-peas. “Through this project with MCCI, and others that are currently underway, we will keep on building e-peas’ reputation as the preferred supplier of energy harvesting IC technology.”
Users of a microscope always want one with big viewing screen, and excellent image quality. One microscope that falls into this category and we had the chance to review, is the Andonstar ADSM302. ADSM302 is a multifunctional digital microscope individually designed, developed with full HD sesnor, high object distance, multi-output at the same time.
Additional the Andonstar measuring software can be used in many industries, such as industrial overhaul and teaching demonstration. Its appearance and design combines ergonomic consideration, and provides users with better experience. The ADSM302 is manufactured by Shenzhen Andonstar Technology Co and comprises an excellent quality microscope. Let’s dive in.
Unboxing
The microscope comes in a big box with plenty of insulation to protect it during transport. The box includes:
1 * Andonstar ADSM302 High Object Distance Digital USB Microscope
1 * Power adaptor
1 * USB cable
1 * HDMI Cable
1 * IR remote controller
1 * Manual (English)
Unboxing and powering up the unit took only 4-5 minutes. The microscope comes assembled and all you have to do to start is to add batteries to the remote control and connect the light and power control cable the the USB adapter. Hit power ON button and you are ready to go.
The first impression we had is that it is a well build and quality constructed microscope with precise movement of the focus and distance set knobs. The two LEDs add adequate light on the test bench and they are easily configured in both placement and light intensity.
First Impressions
The ADSM302 is the newer model of the ADSM201, with some improvements on some of the gripes people had with the older model. One area of improvement is the camera sensor. The sensor is larger and the working distance has been increased significantly because of the elongated tube for the lens to move. The ADSM302 also features a larger and higher quality screen than the ADSM201, with the ability to adjust it’s angle.
Another area of improvement is the base, which is much larger and heavier than the previous model. This give the device more stability. The objective table is big enough to do most of the soldering and repair work. One area of improvement i like is the black color, which is different from the reflective silver of the older model. This is a significant improvement, because the silver color made it hard to look at single components without glare. The Andonstar microscope is fully functional even without using it’s software or connection to a PC or TV screen.
The ADSM302features a 5-inch display. This increased resolution and size makes user experience better, from video recording to photo shooting to image analysis, making everything clearer. It also features a technical grade lens, which functions by focusing the light onto the field of view when the background is dark.
If there is too much light, the lens will deflect the light away from the light source in order to get a better image. It also features an adjustable monitor which enables the user choose the most comfortable and suitable angle from the display. Its UV filter helps to protect the lens from the heat, smoke, dust and other things which are produced by heat machines and soldering irons during repair work.
The UV filter can also help to reduce the effects of ultraviolet rays and increase the sharpness and color of the image.
Features
The ADSM302 can support 4 different outputs, not including its own monitor: AV-OUT, USB,HD-OUT and SD memory card. It also features buttons & IR remote, which is handy when a user is doing some repair work on the table, it would be convenient for them to capture photos, record videos, zoom in and out etc from a distance.
If you want to perform object or specimen manipulation under the viewing lens barrel, you have a maximum working distance of slightly more than 4.5 inch. This should be sufficient space to perform any sort of SMD related works. The ADSM302 features two adjustable LED illumination arms shining down both sides of your viewing object or specimen. This gives the user a very clear and concise viewing experience.
If you need to carry measurement (spacing in between circuit board holes), or tool for counting bacteria inside a petri dish, there is a calibration software made available that comes with ADSM302, and can help you with on-screen measurements.
Software
Screenshoot from Andonstar Software
Software comes in Chinese and English and you have to go to the Language menu to change it (the third menu item from left). It offers some basic functionality to mark and measure points on an image acquired with the microscope. Before you make any measurements it is advisable to run a calibration of the software so you get some proper values.
We couldn’t find the download on the official website so we downloaded from Elektor reference page and we also included the download link below.
Specifications:
Material: metal+plastic
Main color: black
Image sensor: 3 mega pixels HD sensor
Video output: 1080P full HD;720P
Video format: MOV
Magnification ratio: up to 560x
Photo resolution: 12M
Photo format: JPEG
Focus range: 50mm to 220mm
Frame rate: max 30f/s under 600 lus brightness
Storage: micro-SD card
PC support: yes, for Windows XP/7/8/10
Remote control battery: 2 * AAA battery (not included)
Here are some images captured on the SD card of the microscope. As you can see the quality is nice and the images are sharp and clear. Resolution of images is 4032 x 3024 px which is fair enough.
In summary, the ADSM302 is a good and solid piece of equipment because of its full HD resolution, high object distance, multifunction abilities, multi-output at the same time. And also its appearance design combines more ergonomic consideration, provides user a better experience.
A mobile phone nowadays is an essential, probably the one thing we can’t live without, with 7.2 mobile devices being in use worldwide. But did you ever take a moment to realize where all the old phones are? Electronic waste is a big concern, with 50 million tons being generated this year. From these, only 12.5% being recycled. There is an estimate $60 million worth of gold and silver from the cellphones thrown away in the U.S. each year, and it only looks like it is getting worse! This is where the Teracube 2e comes in, the “Next Evolution of Sustainable Phones”!
But what is the Teracube 2e? It is a phone, as you can guess, but it has a huge particularity about it. It has a replaceable battery, is DIY repairable, made from recycled materials and comes in a sturdy biodegradable case. Besides this, it contains a 4 year premium care warranty. From the patterns the phone companies have gotten us used to by now, there are some interesting steps taken towards the Teracube 2e. First of, the battery: can you know anyone who misses the good days where you could take it out? Well, I do! The battery is one of the first components to get degraded over time, so the fact that you can’t easily replace it seems like a move to make you buy another phone.
Regarding the specs of the phone itself, there is nothing too impressive but not too disappointing either:
MediaTek Helio A25 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.8 GHz
4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage
6.1 inches HD+ IPS display (resolution of 720 x 1560)
Cameras: 8 MP (front) and 13 + 8 MP (rear)
4000 mAh replaceable LiPo battery
Fingerprint and face unlock
Connectivity: Wi-Fi A/B/G/N/AC, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (with support for Google Pay)
Headphone jack, USB-C port, dedicated dual SIM with separate Micro SD slot
4 year premium care with flat fee repairs
A Teracube 2e for you to look at all day
Besides the battery, the phone is easily disassembled and repairable, as no glue is used in the production process, only screws. Meaning that you can, if you are brave enough, repair it yourself!The makers behind it mentioned spare parts will be available in the future. Their efforts to reduce the carbon footprint on this phone go as far as not including a charger (this time with no second intentions, heh Apple?), but there is an option for including a USB-C charger, if you live in a bunker and did not get one yet. The packaging is made of recycled paper and printed using soy ink.
Regarding the pricing, this phone is available for as little as $99, if you are fast enough, as this is an Indiegogo campaign that already reached its goal, and it was quite a success. Overall, we think it is a decent option for a phone, specially because of the mission it takes on.
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