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Develop your Grove Sensor with Seeed Fusion and win over $300 Cash Prize

Posted on by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.

Seeed Fusion has launched the Grove Sensor Co-brand Campaign to encourage the development of new Grove designs. These Grove designs will potentially become a real product that will be made available on the official webpage of Seeed Studio. You do not stop with that! You also stand a chance to win a cash prize of over $300USD!!

The Grove ecosystem has a variety of Grove modules developed by Seeed Studio. The 400+ modules include actuators, breakouts, sensors, LEDs, displays, and input and output modules, to name a few. Thus, the Grove sensors can deploy hardware projects such as user interfaces, power applications, physical monitoring, motion sensing, and environmental monitoring. All of these projects have real applications which means that they also have the potential to become commercial products.

This program intends to encourage designers and embedded enthusiasts to develop Grove Sensors currently unavailable with Seeed and those expected to have high demand in the future. Some examples of Grove Sensors to look out for are meant for environmental health monitoring or industrial applications. The existing list of Seeed Studio Sensors can also be significantly modified, which may enhance its performance and bring down the cost. Grove Sensors that are also on par with the latest technologies are welcome and appreciated.

Benefits of Co-Brand Grove Sensors Program:

  • Win a cash prize worth $50 with ease: Seeed Studio will share your final grove design project on their social media platforms, such as Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Discord, and Project Hub. If the design receives more than 20 likes and with interest in buying the product, the original designer is eligible for a $50USD cash prize.
  • $300USD and above Cash Prize to be won: You also have the opportunity of your product getting selected by the Seeed Fusion. Going forward, Seeed Fusion will co-produce the same after the product has been licensed to Seeed for manufacture and sale. Please note that the designer is also expected to provide the software libraries of Arduino/Raspberry Pi/Micropython along with a Getting Started article. By doing so, the designers can claim a one-time cash payment of $300USD or above, depending upon the quality of the product.
  • The designer can also choose an alternative by benefitting from 50% of the product’s gross profit. This allows designers to retain their brand and sell it on Seeed Bazaar.

Steps to follow to enter the Grove Sensor Co-Design Campaign:

  1. Complete the google form for the Grove Sensor Design proposal: https://forms.gle/nLHE3FcNJfq8G2AD6
  2. The first round of applications will confirm whether your proposal is selected. The confirmation is sent to your email or Linkedin, after which you can prepare your Gerber and BOM file.
  3. Up to three PCBA boards are approved for a single Grove design. It covers all the costs, including PCB fabrication, cost of parts, assembly, and free worldwide shipping.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Please visit the Seeed Grove standard size webpage to know the hole size and other related specifications that must be adhered to while designing the Grove sensors.
  • To avoid duplications of products and avoid overlapping efforts by multiple designers, Seeed Studio has created a Google Spreadsheet containing the list of Grove Sensors currently worked on. The worksheet is updated every two weeks, so designers are advised to check the same.

Further information on the program can also be referred to from the official website of Seeed Studio here.

AAEON Launches the SRG-IMX8P, a Superior IoT Gateway Powered by the Arm® NXP i.MX8M Processor Family

Posted on by mixos

With Arm® NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex® processors, 8GB onboard DDR4, and a unique I/O, the SRG-IMX8P makes edge-cloud communication more flexible than ever before.

Leveraging its experience in producing innovative IoT solutions, AAEON has announced the newest addition to its IoT Gateway product line with the launch of the
SRG-IMX8P.

Powered by Arm® NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex®-A53 and Cortex®-M7 processors, the SRG-IMX8P harnesses the benefits of an integrated neural processing unit capable of producing 2.3 TOPS. Further, the inclusion of the Arm® Cortex®-M7 processor offers real-time calculation functionality to enhance machine learning, drastically reducing visual inferencing time for object detection to just 13ms.

The SRG-IMX8P is also equipped with an industry-leading onboard DDR4L system memory of up to 8GB, 16GB eMMC storage and a Micro SD slot for further system storage expansion.

Differentiating the SRG-IMX8P from its competitors is the inclusion of two USB 3.0, two RJ-45 GbE, and two CAN-FD ports. These features produce the ideal configuration for advanced edge gateway solutions in Industry 4.0 settings such as vehicle assembly and factory automation applications. The USB 3.0 and RJ-45 LAN ports support more sophisticated camera and sensor peripherals, while the CAN-FD slots enable users to transmit and receive sensor data via the SRG-IMX8P’s I/O directly, negating the need for USB-to-CANBus conversion.

To ensure reliable operation across vertical markets, the SRG-IMX8P has a wide operating temperature range of -4 °F ~ 158 °F (-20 °C ~ 70 °C), while also boasting a wide power input range of 9~36V. The system’s wide temperature range makes it deployable in any industrial setting, and its power input range opens the door to in-vehicle application use by allowing for stable operation in environments with fluctuating power supply sources.

The SRG-IMX8P has already entered mass production, and is available for purchase, with pricing dependent on SKU.

For more information about the SRG-IMX8P, please visit our product page or contact an AAEON representative directly.

MYIR Launched NXP i.MX 8M Mini + Xilinx Artix-7 based ARM+FPGA SoM

Posted on by mixos

MYIR has launched a powerful and compact ARM+FPGA SoM MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module using NXP i.MX 8M Mini quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 plus 400MHz Cortex-M4 processor and Xilinx XC7A25T Artix-7 FPGA. The module takes full advantage of the ARM MPU to provide the powerful multimedia capability for data processing, control, communication, and display, as well as enough FPGA resources for high-speed data acquisition, processing, and AD module expansion.

MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module Top-view
MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module Bottom-view

Measuring 82mm by 45mm, the MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module can operate at industrial temperatures (-40 to 85 degree Celsius). It employs one 0.05 mm pitch MXM 3.0 gold-finger-edge-card connector for interconnecting with MYIR’s standard baseboard of MYD-JX8MMA7 development board or customized baseboards from users, thus providing an interface for the base board to carry out most of the I/O signals to and from the CPU module. In addition, the minimal system has 2GB LPDDR4, 8GB eMMC and 32MB QSPI flash for ARM MPU, 256MB DDR3, and 32MB QSPI flash for FPGA as well as two dedicated PMIC (ROHM BD71847AMWV) respectively for ARM and FPGA.

MYD-JX8MMA7 Development Board Top-view (delivered with installed heatsink by default）
MYD-JX8MMA7 Development Board Bottom-view

The MYD-JX8MMA7 Development Board is a versatile platform for evaluating the MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module. Plenty of peripherals interfaces are carried out to the base board through the gold-finger-edge-card connector including two USB Host and one OTG, one Gigabit Ethernet, two SFP network interfaces, WiFi/Bluetooth module interface, USB 2.0 based M.2 Key B 5G Module interface, LVDS and HDMI display interfaces, MIPI and Parallel CSI interfaces, Audio, one 2 x 20-pin UART/I2C/SPI/GPIO extension header which is compatible with Raspberry Pi interface, etc. MYIR also offers camera modules, RPI COM Module (RS232/RS485/CAN) and LCD modules as options to work with the board to further enhance the board’s functionality.

The MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module is shipped with a heatsink mounted by default, and a factory-installed Linux image that can run from eMMC or SD card. The Linux software package and detailed documentation are provided to help users start development easily and rapidly.

MYIR offers commercial and industrial options for the MYC-JX8MMA7 CPU Module. The prices are economical. Discount is to be provided for volume quantities.

More information about the above new products can be found at: http://www.myirtech.com/list.asp?id=702

Automation 2040 W is a standalone monitoring and automation board with pre-soldered Pico W

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

UK-based Pimoroni has designed an all-in-one Automation 2040 W monitoring and automation system based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W development board module. As a standalone affair with pre-soldered Pico W, 2.4 GHz WiFi 4 wireless connectivity, and an extended voltage range of 6 to 40V, the Automation 2040 W seems to set the pace for other home automations boards that we have seen.

The board is equipped with rich interfaces and components such as relays, analog channels, powered outputs, and buffered inputs. 4x digital inputs and 3x 12-bit analog inputs are located along its top while 3x relays and 3x sourcing outputs providing up to 40V for things like pumps and larger motors are located at its bottom. Other features include 2x user buttons, 1x reset button, 2x Qwiic/STEMMA QT connectors for breakout sensors, an unpopulated header, and one status LED wired directly for every input and output so you can see when it’s active at a glance.

The board is tolerant from 6V all the way up to 40V, and compatible with 12V, 24V, and 36V systems for all your home automation needs. It can also provide 5V outputs for lower-voltage applications.

The Automation 2040 W board can be used to control fans, pumps, solenoids, larger motors, electronic locks, etc. It comes fully assembled and requires no soldering.

Specifications Include:

  • Built-in Raspberry Pi Pico W with:
    • Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual-core Cortex-M0+ microcontroller @ 133 MHz with 264KB SRAM
    • 2MB QSPI flash memory
    • 2.4GHz wireless
    • 1x micro USB for power and programming
  • 3x 12-bit ADC inputs up to 40V
  • 4x Digital inputs up to 40V
  • 3x Digital sourcing outputs at V+ (supply voltage)
    • Max continuous current 4A
    • Max current of 2A at 500Hz PWM
  • 3x relays supporting 2A up to 24V, 1A up to 40V
  • 3.5mm screw connectors for inputs, outputs and external power
  • 5-pin header with 3x GPIO, 3.3V and GND
  • 2x Qw/ST ports
  • 2x LED indicator buttons
  • Reset Button
  • WiFi and Power LEDs
  • M.25 Mounting holes
  • Power:
    • Requires 6 to 40V supply via screw terminals
    • Can supply 5V up to 0.5A for applications needing lower voltage
    • Board is compatible with 12, 24, 36 V systems
  • Dimension: TBD
  • OS: C++/Micropython

 

Software Support

The Automation 2040 W can be programmed with C/C++ or MicroPython. There is a Getting Started Guide to show you how to connect the board and program it with MicroPython.

Price and Availability

The board sells for $57.72, maybe a little bit on the high side anyway, but then it is a standalone device and should work with almost all home automation systems. There is also a compact Automation 2040 W mini version that goes for $38.48 but it comes with less I/Os.

Meet PDTricker – an Open Source Fast Charging Deception Device

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Muse Lab has designed an open-source PD decoy tool based on Qinheng’s CH224K and CH552T. The PDTricker fast charging deception tool supports PD3.0/2.0 and can output 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V through key configuration.

“PDTricker is a fast charge deception tool that connects to a USB-C PD source, and can produce voltages on an output USB-C port of 5, 9, 12, 15, and 20V. Voltage selections are made via an onboard button, and indicated by a series of LEDs,” a tindle blog post explains. “Impressively, the device is able to deliver 5A at 20V, though this will of course depend on your power supply.”

Of course, there are many fast-charging deception tools in the market and some even use CH224K but it will interest you to know that this particular one is actually open source. “Both the hardware schematic and the software source codes are open source. You can also modify the source code by yourself to achieve personalized customization requirements.”

Here are some features of the PDTricker Tool:

  • It can output 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V voltage by pressing the button
  • It can also support PD3.0/2.0 protocol fast charge deception
  • Depending on the input power capability, the highest output power it can give is 20V 5A
  • Hardware schematic and software source codes are both open source
  • It has a LED indicator to show the working status. LED flashes whenever the deception fails

Muse Lab also designed both the input and output terminals to use Type-C. “One might understandably be nervous about using a USB-C to USB-C “tricker” inline with expensive electronics, and/or leaving it unattended,” the post further explained.

“Where it would seem to shine, however, would be for test applications, where you don’t want to drag out a full-featured DC power supply, and a 5/9/12/15/20V source would be sufficient. For this purpose, the device can be ordered with a USB-C alligator clip cable, allowing you to power up that motor (or another thing) that you want to test at your desk with an Arduino. It can also have a pair of VOUT/GND through holes, on which you can solder your own leads if you prefer to forgo the USB-C output altogether.” ”

 

You can visit the GitHub page for the source codes and schematics if you would like to examine how it works. The PDTricker Fast track deception tool sells for $5 but adds an extra $2 if you are getting it with 0.5m Type-C Alligator Clip Cable, making a total of $7. More details can be found either on Tindle’s blog or online store.

Star64 Model-A SBC Will Be Powered by StarFive JH7110 64-Bit RISC-V Multiprocessing Chip

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

PINE64 has now released more details on its upcoming RISC-V single board computer named Star64, claiming that the SBC will be powered with the RISC-V-based StarFive next-generation JH7110 64-bit SoC and will follow the model “A” form factor just as the earlier Quartz64 model A board.

“The Star64 is a single board computer comparable to the Quartz64 Model-A — the notable difference being the RISC-V SoC at the heart of the SBC,” says Lukasz Erecinski from Pine64 explains.

The Star64 board will be powered by a StarFive JH7110 64-Bit RISC-V chip which has performance that can be compared to the Rockchip RK3566 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 SoC. The StarFive JH7110 offers 4x SiFive FU740 processor cores running at 1.5GHz and Imagination’s BXE-4-32 graphics.

StarFive’s JH7110 64-Bit RISC-V chip has a performance comparable to the Rockchip RK3566 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 SoC. It is the world’s first high-performance, low-power consumption, multimedia processing chip designed for RISC-V applications, offering 4x SiFive FU740 processor cores running at 1.5GHz, Imagination’s BXE-4-32 graphics, H.264/H.265 video codecs IP and ISP IP. So it is a big deal that the Star64 is going to be powered by the StarFive JH7110 processor.

The Star64 SBC will also be offered with an HDMI 2.0 video output connector, an RTL8852BU module with support for WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2, CSI camera support, and a microSD card. It will also feature up to two native Gigabit Ethernet ports, but other models with just one GbE port will also be made available in the future for $5 less.

“The board will be available in two configurations, with 4 and 8GB of RAM, and we aim to match the Quartz64’s price point of the respective hardware versions,” Erecinski further explained. “Similarly to the Quartz64 Model-A, the Star64 will feature an open-ended PCIe port, USB 3.0, and GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output).”

As for software support, we already have an idea of what to expect since efforts are being made currently to port the Debian and Fedora GNU/Linux distributions to run on devices powered by the JH7110 RISC-V processors.

Preliminary Specifications:

  • StarFive JH7110 quad-core 64-bit RISC-V processor running at up to 1.5 GHz with
    • Imagination BXE-4-32 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan 1.2
    • 4K@30 H.265/H.264 video decoder
    • 1080@30 H.265 video encoder
  • 4 or 8 GB LPDDR4
  • 1x eMMC flash module socket
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • QSPI flash
  • 2x GbE RJ45 ports
  • On board RTL8852BU WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 2x u.FL antenna connectors
  • 1x HDMI 2.0 port
  • 4-lane MIPI DSI connector
  • 2-lane MIPI CSI camera connector up to 4K@30
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • 40-pin color-coded GPIO header
  • PCIe x4 slot
  • 1x USB 3.0 port
  • 2x USB 2.0 ports
  • 3x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
  • 3-pin UART/debug header
  • DIP switch for boot configuration
  • Power button
  • Fan header
  • Power: 12V DC via power barrel jack or 4-pin header
  • Dimensions: 133 mm x 80 mm

The 4GB RAM version of the board is expected to sell for $60 while that of 8GB RAM should go for $80.

The company has not yet announced a launch date yet but it claims that the board is in the final layout stage and should be available in a few weeks to interested developers only.

You can get more details on the announcement page, or join their discord group for updates.

Card-sized Compact3566 SBC is Powered by a Rockchip RK3566 Quad-Core Arm Cortex A-55 SoC Designed for AIoT applications

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

We recently found out that Boardcon has a credit card-sized SBC (actually the third from the company) designed for embedded IoT devices.

The Compact3566 single-board computer looks almost exactly like the Geniatech XPI-3566 SBC, built around the same processor and offering similar interfaces and high-speed peripherals. The two boards also follow closely with the RPi 3 form factor and offer a 40-pin GPIO header that should be at least compatible with the Raspberry Pi 40-pin header. The Compact3566 however is compatible with more accessories as it appears to keep exactly the same port assignment as the RPi SBC.

The Compact3566 is powered by the Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Arm Cortex A-55 SoC designed for AIoT applications with a high-performance low-power CPU & GPU, a new generation Rockchip ISP, some powerful multimedia decode and encode capability and an integrated efficient RKNN AI processing unit.

The Compact3566 also comes with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB eMMC flash, 2.4G/5G WiFi, GbE, and 4x USB ports. Others include HDMI 2.0 port supporting 4K monitors, a MicroSD card slot, MIPI DSI and CSI interfaces, M.2 socket for storage, a microphone, and an RTC with battery. There’s also a 40-pin GPIO header that should be at least partially compatible with the RPi 40-pin GPIO header.

 

Specifications Include:

  • Rockchip RK3566 quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor running at up to 1.8 GHz
  • ARM Mali-G52 2EE GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1 / 2.0 /3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1
  • 0.8 TOPS NPU
  • 2/4/8 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4X
  • 8/16/32/64/128 GB eMMC flash
  • 1x M.2 socket for SSD
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • 1x GbE RJ45 port via Realtek RTL8211F-CG controller
  • 2.4G/5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 with u.FL antenna connector
  • HDMI 2.0 output display up to 4K@60Hz
  • LVDS/MIPI_DSI display connector
  • Built-in microphone
  • 3.5 mm audio jack with headphones and microphone signals, ES8388 audio codec
  • MISI CSI camera
  • 15-pin FPC Connector
  • 1x USB 3.0 port
  • 1x USB 2.0 OTG Type-A port
  • 2x USB 2.0 host ports
  • 4x UART, SPI, I2C, PWM and SPDIF_TX
  • 1x Micro USB port
  • 1x Recovery button
  • 2x LEDs
  • RTC with a backup battery
  • Power: 5V/2V via Micro USB port
  • Size: 85 mm x 56 mm
  • Weight: 50g
  • OS: Android 11 and Debian 10

The small computing platform is perfect for a variety of applications including home security, face recognition robots, drones, and HMI.

Further details on the Compact3566 SBC, including links to download the Rockchip RK3566 processor and the Realtek RTL8211F-CG controller, can be found on the product page of the board. The company also dropped its contact details for those who may want to place an order for the board. This can be through email, phone number, or fax.

GTR6 mini PC from Beelink Features AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX Processor, 8K Quad Display Support, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 64GB RAM

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Beelink has recently launched one of the most powerful mini PC that we have come across so far, powered by a 45W AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX 8-core, 16-thread processor running at up to 4.9 GHz with up to 64GB DDR5-4800MHz and M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage: the GTR6 6900HX mini PC.

Integrated within the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX mobile processor is a 12-core Radeon 680M GPU clocked at up to 2400MHz with up to 2GB memory. This powerful GPU is said to have a performance that exceeds many entry-level desktop graphics cards. It is very fast and can run almost all 3A games smoothly at Full HD resolution.

Other features include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 support, 2.5 GbE LAN port, four HDMI 2.1 video ports supporting four simultaneous displays with 8K/60Hz resolution, one M.2 2280 slot supporting a PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD and another M.2 2280 slot supporting SATA 3 SSDs. On top of the GTR6 is also a unique 0.5s fingerprint recognition sensor for biometric security and quick unlocking.

The GTR6 also adopts patent cooling technology to handle heat dissipation issues. So, it does have a silent cooling fan that runs at 2600 RPM at full CPU load as well as a heat sink.

Specifications:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (8 cores, 16 Threads, 3.3GHz to 4.9GHz, 16M L3 Cache)
  • GPU: AMD Radeon 680M Graphics (12 Cores, 2400MHz frequency, up to 2GB memory)
  • Up to 64GB DDR5-4800MHz Dual-channel So-DIMM
  • 1x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 (up to 2TB)
  • 1x 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 (6.0 GB/s)
  • WiFi 6E (1.2 Gbps)
  • Bluetooth 5.2 Support
  • 1x 2.5 GbE RJ45 LAN port
  • 4x HDMI 2.1 video output up to 8K@60Hz, support for up to four independent 8K display
  • 1x 3.5 mm Audio jack, digital audio via HDMI ports
  • 1x USB 3.0 Type-C ports
  • 3x USB 3.0 Type-A ports
  • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
  • Heatsink and Cooling fan @ 2600 RPM under full CPU load
  • 0.5s fingerprint unlock system
  • Power: 120W, 19A/6.32A via DC jack
  • Dimensions: 68 mm x 120 mm x 43 mm

Pricing and Availability

You can get the GTR6 mini PC for either $539 (a barebone model with no memory or storage) or $749 (a second model with 32GB RAM and 500GB SSD). The mini PC comes preloaded with Windows 11 and you can also install Linux distributions of your choice such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and OpenSUSE. Shipping is expected to start by the end of November this year.

Breadboard-compatible TIMI-96 Development Module Features 4D Lab’s Pixxi-28 GPU and 0.96″ Full-color RGB Display

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Timi-96 from Australian start-up company, Breadboard Mates, is a new breadboard-friendly display development module that makes project development easier for electronics engineers, students and hobbyists at all levels, guaranteeing more speed for projects done in either stand-alone, host interfaced, PC tethered or even in learning environments

“TIMI-96 is a 0.96″ full colour IPS smart display instrument that replaces and simulates many electronics parts,” says the company. “With hundreds of built-in widgets, TIMI-96 empowers you to build projects you never thought possible.”

The compact and feature-packed TIMI-96 module wrapped in a sleek metal frame, is powered by 4D Lab’s Pixxi-28 GPU capable of viewing high-quality widgets, images, icons, and videos, an onboard 16MB flash memory, a full RGB (65K vivid colors) display with 160 x 180 px resolution and a MatesBus interface with 2 x 5 pin configuration and a 3.3V level Asynchronous Serial UART interface with 3 x GPIOs.

Specifications:

  • Graphics Processor: 4D Labs Pixxi-28 GPU
  • 160 x 80 pixel resolution TFT LCD (non-touch)
  • 0.96 inch full-color RGB display
  • Flash memory: 16MB
  • Processor Flash memory: 32KB
  • Processor SRAM for User Variables: 14KB
  • Breadboard compatible pin headers
  • GPIO: 2 analog or I2C and 1x PWM Audio
  • Serial UART Interface: 3.3V (5V tolerant); 300 to 2187500 Baud
  • Master I2C (3.3V) interface bus
  • 5Vdc supply input (3.3V possible)
  • Power Output for User: Dedicated 3.3V 500mA
  • Weight: Approximately 5 grams
  • RoHS and REACH compliant
  • UL 94 V-0 Flammability-Rated PCB

The module can also be a stand-alone controller, a host driven slave, or a tethered test instrument while still interfacing and powering external devices itself. It naturally forms an up-side down “T” shape, interfacing with the bottom of a breadboard and leaving the top of the breadboard free for components and wiring.

Here are some of the Key Benefits that come with using a Timi-96 display module:

  • The display module helps to save some valuable time and money — It comes straight out with many of the common components used in most breadboard based projects, replacing messy wires and expensive components.
  • Has compatibility with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PICO, STM, ARM, Beaglebone, ESP32/8266, etc.
  • It is quick and easy to use for debugging of host software application
  • It adds an extra dimension to your project with vivid graphics, making your projects more interesting.
  • It helps to save valuable I/O pins on your host controller
  • You don’t need to waste time designing realistic GUIs as the module also comes with lots and lots of ready-to-use pre-designed pages.

More Information

Other useful details on the TIMI-96, including links to its datasheet as well as several project examples with the module, can be found on the company’s product page where it sells for $29. The company however recommends the Timi-96 Starter Kit to those who would be using the module for the first time as the Programmer included in it will be useful for all development work. The starter kit goes for an extra $10, making a total of $39.

The TIMI-96 with other hookup accessories are also available for sale on Sparkfun’s online store. More details can also be found there.

BoxPC Pro NPA-2009 Comes with Intel Tiger Lake Core i5 Processor and a Novel V-by-One/eDP Docking connector

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Distec, a German company committed to building complete display solutions and components, has designed an embedded box PC built specifically for industrial and low-cost applications, as well as round-the-clock operations. The fanless and compact BoxPC Pro NPA-2009 system is powered by the 11th generation Intel Tiger Lake Core i5-1145G7E embedded processor with optional Intel i7-1185G7E, i3-1115G4E or Celeron 6305E processors. It also comes with up to 64GB RAM, NVMe storage, optional WiFi and cellular connectivity, 2x Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 3x M.2 socket, Audio, 3x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, USB-C Alt mode, 1x RS232/422/485, 1x RS232.

Asides from the 2 x DisplayPort connections featured in this SBC as graphics interfaces, there is a unique docking connector that allows the external connection of V-by-One and eDP displays. The docking connector also supports USB signals meaning you can connect other devices such as touch and webcam to the PC. You can also choose to power the SBC through the docking connectors too.

The Box PC is suitable for use in info terminals, medical equipment, and transformation applications.

Specifications Include:

  • Intel Tiger Lake 11th Generation Processors (one or the other)
    • Core i5-1145G7E quad-core/8 thread CPU @ 1.50 GHz/4.10 GHz (Turbo) with 80 EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    • Core i3-1115G4E dual-core/4 thread CPU @ 2.20 GHz / 3.90 GHz with 48 EU Intel UHD Graphics
    • Core i7-1185G7E quad-core/8 thread CPU @ 1.80 GHz / 4.40 GHz with 96 EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    • Intel Celeron 6305E dual-core processor @ 1.80 GHz with 48 EU Intel UHD Graphics
  • Up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 via 2x SO-DIMM sockets
  • M.2 NVMe SSD (Optional)
  • 1x DisplayPort
  • 1x USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode
  • V-by-One up to 4K@60Hz with backlight power through the docking connector
  • eDP up to 1/2/4 Lanes up to 2K/4K/UHD with backlight power through the docking connector
  • 1x Line-out, 1x Mic-in; Audio ALC888s audio codec
  • 2x GbE RJ45 ports
  • Option WiFi and Bluetooth and/or 4G LTE or 5G
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1x USB-C (DP Alt mode)
  • 2x USB 2.0
  • Serial Port: 1x RS232/422/RS485, 1x RS232
  • 1x M.2 2280 Key M (PCIe x4/SATA III)
  • 1x M.2 2230 Key E for Wifi/BT
  • 1x M.2 2242/3042/3052 Key B for 4G LTE/5G
  • 1x Watchdog Timer
  • Power Supply: 24V DC-in (external or via docking connector)
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
  • Operating Humidity: 0% to 90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% Relative Humidity; non-condensing
  • Security: TPM 2.0
  • Dimensions: 206 mm x 149 mm x 57 mm
  • Weight: 2.2 kg
  • Certifications: CE, FCC
  • OS: Windows 10, Ubuntu Linux

 

Additionally, the Box PC comes with tool-free maintenance and installation with captive thumb screws for easy mounting, as well as an optional DIN rail kit. The operating system is Windows 10 or Ubuntu Linux.

More details on the Distex BoxPC Pro NPA-2009, including a link to the datasheet download, can be found on the company’s product page. The price was not stated anyway but maybe you could get that by reaching out to them through their customer support (contact details are also posted on the product page)

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