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Beetle RP2350 is a $4.90 Mini Development Board for Embedded Projects

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-25 06:27
The Beetle RP2350 is a coin-sized development board designed for space-constrained embedded projects. Despite its compact 25 × 20.5 mm footprint, it offers a wide range of hardware features and low power consumption, enabling its use in portable devices such as retro computers, game consoles, lighting controllers, and electronic badges. This board is built around […]
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Zalmotek RA0E1, RA2E1, and RA4M1 Feather SoMs for Energy-Efficient Embedded Development

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-25 06:10
Zalmotek offers a range of Feather SoMs built around Renesas microcontrollers, targeting energy-efficient and compact embedded applications. These modules follow the Adafruit Feather form factor and include essential interfaces for rapid prototyping and deployment in IoT and low-power scenarios. The RA0E1 Feather SoM is designed for ultra-low-power use cases. It features an Arm Cortex-M23 CPU […]
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MicroPython v1.25.0 Released with ROMFS, RISC-V Assembler, and Expanded Board Support

LinuxGizmos - Tue, 2025-04-22 01:42
MicroPython has reached a major milestone with the release of version 1.25.0, delivering significant enhancements after over three years of development. This update introduces the long-anticipated ROMFS (Read-Only Memory File System), new processor support, TLS improvements, and expanded board compatibility across multiple architectures. One of the most notable additions is ROMFS, a read-only, memory-mappable, extensible […]
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro Cyber Canyon Highlights Compact Design and Intel Ultra CPUs

LinuxGizmos - Mon, 2025-04-21 06:10
The ASUS NUC 15 Pro, also known as Cyber Canyon, is a compact mini PC built for professional computing needs. Available in Slim and Tall versions, it features Intel Core Ultra processors and Intel Arc Graphics, offering strong performance and flexible connectivity. Cyber Canyon integrates the latest Intel Core Series 2 Ultra processors with hybrid […]
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DietPi April 2025 Update (Version 9.12)

LinuxGizmos - Sat, 2025-04-19 17:51
The April 18th update of DietPi v9.12 introduces new software options including the fish shell and Amiberry v7/Amiberry-Lite, while also expanding compatibility and resolving various issues. This release focuses on improving usability, editor flexibility, and hardware support across platforms.   DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight, Debian-based operating system optimized for single-board computers and embedded systems. […]
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Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT Expands Networking and Storage for Raspberry Pi 5 and ROCK SBCs

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-18 20:36
The Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT adds high-speed networking and NVMe storage expansion to single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi 5 and Radxa ROCK series, using a single PCIe connection in a compact form factor. The HAT uses the ASM2806 PCIe Gen3 switch chip to convert a single PCIe lane into multiple downstream lanes. This […]
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Atomic DTU LoRaWAN Base Modules Offer Programmable Wireless Communication for US, EU, and CN Bands

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-18 18:25
The Atomic DTU LoRaWAN Base is a compact, programmable unit for low-power, long-range IoT communication. Based on the STM32WLE5CC chip, it supports LoRaWAN Class A, B, and C modes and comes in US915, EU868, and CN470 variants to meet regional frequency standards. Each module supports both LoRaWAN and LoRa P2P modes, allowing for deployment either […]
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Minichord Synthesizer Offers Open-Source Platform for Chord-Based Music Creation

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-18 04:20
The Minichord is a compact, chord-focused musical instrument developed by Benjamin Poilve through a co-creation effort with Seeed Studio. Designed for musicians of all skill levels, it combines a tactile chord selection system with a responsive touch interface and MIDI output capabilities. With fully open-source firmware and hardware design, the device encourages community-driven modification and […]
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Banana Pi BPI-RV2 Gateway Board Integrates Siflower SF21H8898 RISC-V SoC

LinuxGizmos - Fri, 2025-04-18 03:27
Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-RV2, an open-source gateway platform developed in collaboration with Siflower. The board is based on the SF21H8898 SoC, a quad-core RISC-V processor designed for industrial and enterprise networking applications such as routers, access points, and control gateways. The Siflower SF21H8898 is built using TSMC’s 12nm FFC process and integrates a […]
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Modular Cerebro Clusterboard Supports Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5, Jetson, and Radxa CM5

LinuxGizmos - Wed, 2025-04-16 05:03
Cerebro is an upcoming clusterboard platform launching on Kickstarter, designed for AI, edge computing, and embedded development. It supports a range of compute modules including Raspberry Pi CM4 and CM5, NVIDIA Jetson, and Radxa CM5, providing a modular base for scalable systems. The board can host up to four compute nodes and includes an onboard, […]
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Armbian Introduces Optimized Cloud Images for x86 and aarch64 Deployments

LinuxGizmos - Tue, 2025-04-15 02:12
Armbian has expanded its support for cloud infrastructure with a new line of dedicated cloud images designed for generic x86 and aarch64 platforms. These images are tailored for performance, efficiency, and streamlined deployment in virtualized and cloud-native environments. The new Armbian cloud image set aims to meet the growing demand for lightweight and reliable Linux […]
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(Updated) Metis Compute Board with RK3588 and AI Acceleration for Edge Applications

LinuxGizmos - Tue, 2025-04-15 02:02
The Metis Compute Board is a compact single-board computer designed for AI applications requiring high computational performance at the edge. Built around the ARM-based RK3588 processor, it integrates the Metis AIPU for AI acceleration and features up to 16 GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and GPIO support. The board incorporates the Rockchip RK3588 […]
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Renesas RZ/V2N Evaluation Kit for Real-Time Embedded Vision Applications

LinuxGizmos - Sun, 2025-04-13 05:49
Renesas Electronics has introduced the RZ/V2N Evaluation Kit, a platform for developing embedded systems with on-device AI. Built around the RZ/V2N microprocessor, it combines an AI accelerator, image signal processor, and security features for vision-based edge applications. The evaluation platform includes two boards: the RTK0EF0186C02000BJ main board and the RTK0EF0168B00000BJ expansion board. The main board […]
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(Updated) Sipeed Previews Compact, Low-Cost NanoCluster for Multi-SOM Computing

LinuxGizmos - Sat, 2025-04-12 03:18
The NanoCluster is a compact computing platform designed for multi-SOM configurations, offering a balance between size and functionality. It supports up to seven system-on-modules, including the LM3H, CM4, CM5, and M4N, making it adaptable for various applications requiring distributed computing. With dimensions of 85x56mm, the board is significantly smaller than a standard mini-ITX board, occupying […]
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Sony Introduces AS-DT1, Described as the World’s Smallest and Lightest Precision LiDAR Sensor

LinuxGizmos - Sat, 2025-04-12 02:47
Sony Electronics has introduced the AS-DT1, a miniature LiDAR depth sensor targeting applications with strict space and weight constraints. Measuring 29mm x 29mm x 31mm and weighing 50g, it is described as the world’s smallest and lightest LiDAR sensor in its class. The AS-DT1 is built on Sony’s proprietary Direct Time of Flight LiDAR technology. […]
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Zephyr RTOS 4.1 Released with Performance Boosts, IAR and Rust Support, and Broader Board Compatibility

LinuxGizmos - Sat, 2025-04-12 02:08
Zephyr Project has released version 4.1 of its RTOS, bringing notable improvements in kernel performance, toolchain support, and hardware compatibility. While not an LTS release, it introduces key updates aimed at enhancing developer experience and system efficiency. One of the main focuses of this release is performance. Extensive work went into addressing kernel bottlenecks and […]
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Banana Pi Teases BPI-CM6 Module Featuring SpacemiT K1 RISC-V Processor

LinuxGizmos - Sat, 2025-04-12 01:38
Banana Pi has shared details of its upcoming BPI-CM6 module, built with the SpacemiT K1 octa-core RISC-V processor. Though not yet launched, it is suggested for AI edge computing, robotics, industrial control, and network storage The BPI-CM6 adopts a 40x55mm form factor and uses board-to-board connectors consistent with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, enabling […]
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Topaz Tz170 J484 Development Kit with 256 Mbit x32 LPDDR4 at 1.6 Gbps & MIPI D-PHY

LinuxGizmos - Wed, 2025-04-09 05:01
The Topaz Tz170 J484 Development Kit is a compact platform for evaluating and prototyping with the Efinix Tz170 FPGA. It integrates onboard memory, configurable I/O, and a preloaded reference design, providing a practical setup for testing and demonstration across a range of FPGA applications. The development kit is built around the Tz170 FPGA, which uses […]
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HydraNFC Shield v2 and Sniffer Decoder Expand Capabilities for NFC Development & Analysis

LinuxGizmos - Tue, 2025-04-08 03:10
The HydraNFC Shield v2 is a high-performance NFC development platform built around the STMicroelectronics ST25R3916 NFC frontend. Designed for NFC research, development, debugging, and security analysis, it is intended to be used with the HydraBus v1.0, a versatile open-source baseboard that acts as the host interface for HydraNFC and other shield extensions. HydraBus v1.0 is […]
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DFRobot Previews RISC-V-Based FireBeetle 2 with ESP32-P4, Targeting Image and Video Applications

LinuxGizmos - Mon, 2025-04-07 03:14
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-P4 is an upcoming compact development board designed for real-time image processing, video streaming, and wireless communication. It targets HMI applications such as digital photo frames, security systems, home control panels, and smart doorbells. The board is built around the ESP32-P4R32 microcontroller, which features a dual-core 400 MHz RISC-V processor for high-performance […]
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