Open Hardware/Modding: Kits and Technical Resource Collections
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So I made a LoRa-based prototype using a dev kit
After talking about IoT development kits for the past several years, I figured it was time to get my hands dirty. So the folks at Blues Wireless sent me their Sparrow Development Kit for review. And I got my hands dirty! Over the past week, I’ve been using the Sparrow components to gather temperature and humidity data using LoRa-enabled sensors.
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Technical Resource Collections: Technical Reference Support for Popular Technology Topics
SparkFun is dedicated to providing technical documentation and tools to support the use of new tech. We have now amassed over 900 tutorials/guides, over 1200 GitHub repositories, and thousands of product pages that provide loads of technical content. Over the last couple years, we have quietly been working on more overarching technical resource collections. These collections focus on a specific topic and typically include an overview, links to projects/tutorials, conceptual infographics, comparison guides (if relevant), and links to related products. We will keep building these out - let us know if there is a topic you would like to see!
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Miniature dual camera Full HD or 4K encoder boards support RGB and thermal cameras - CNX Software
Z3 Technology has introduced several miniature dual-camera encoder boards with the PoE-capable FV2K-13A and FV4K-13A boards capable of handling two visible and/or thermal cameras at Full HD or 4K resolution respectively, along with the FV2K-15A and FV4K-15A variants equipped with low-profile connectors.
All four models enable H.265/H.264 video streaming of a single or dual camera system, support ONVIF Profile S and T profile, and comply with the NDAA law in the US. This set of features as well as low power consumption and the lightweight designs make the boards suitable for UAV, inspection, surveillance, and other weight-constrained applications.