Devices, Embedded, and Single-Board Computers
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[Old] Kevin Boone ☛ Kevin Boone: Why systemd is a problem for embedded Linux
The Internet is full of rants about systemd, and I don’t want this post to be another one. Many of the complaints people make about it don’t stand up to much scrutiny, even the technical ones; and many complaints are not even technical. My particular interest in Linux is primarily for embedded applications; and there, I suggest, systemd is creating a potential (technical) problem. In this article I will try to articulate what the problem is; but I have no solution to offer.
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Hackaday ☛ Pi Zero To AR: Building DIY Augmented Reality Glasses
If you’re into pushing tech boundaries from home, this one’s for you. Redditor [mi_kotalik] has crafted ‘Zero’, a custom pair of DIY augmented reality (AR) glasses using a Raspberry Pi Zero. Designed as an affordable, self-contained device for displaying simple AR functions, Zero allows him to experiment without breaking the bank. With features like video playback, Bluetooth audio, a teleprompter, and an image viewer, Zero is a testament to what can be done with determination and creativity on a budget. The original Reddit thread includes videos, a build log, and links to documentation on X, giving you an in-depth look into [mi_kotalik]’s journey. Take a sneak peek through the lens here.
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Raspberry Pi Weekly Issue #484 - New release of Raspberry Pi OS
A new OS release, some heritage PDP-9 goodness, and our whole line-up of boards. A multi-generational family get-together, but good. Howdy, Halloween has been and gone and we’re all incredibly torn up about it here at Pi Towers. On the plus side, there’s some gorgeous pumpkin content across our socials to tide you over until the next one.
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CNX Software ☛ Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 with 1280×720 resolution, thinner design launched for $60
Raspberry Pi has launched the Touch Display 2, a 7-inch touchscreen RGB TFT display with 1280×720 designed to be connected to Raspberry Pi single board computers. It improves on the original Raspberry Pi Touch Display with a higher resolution (1280×720 vs 800×480) and a slimmer form factor thanks to the integration of the display driver PCB into the display enclosure itself.
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CNX Software ☛ USB Insight Hub is an open-source, ESP32-S2-based tool for testing USB devices (Crowdfunding)
The USB Insight Hub is a USB testing tool based on the ESP32-S2 wireless SoC made by Ecuador-based company Aerio Solutions SAS and aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts. The Insight Hub connects to a computer via a USB Type-C port and expands it to three downstream ports, each with a 1.3-inch color display screen that displays information about the serial device such as its assigned enumeration name, voltage, and current. The enumeration name displayed helps to identify all virtual ports running through the Insight Hub.
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OMG Ubuntu ☛ Raspberry Pi Gives its Tiny Touch Display a Big Upgrade
Raspberry Pi has announced a new version of its 7-inch ‘Touch Display’ accessory. And given that the previous model was announced 9 years ago, some kind of update was arguably due for this device. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 runs at a higher-resolution display than its predecessor, and uses a slimmer form factor now that the display driver board is integrated into the enclosure itself, streamlining the end setup.
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CNX Software ☛ Giveaway Week 2024 – Jupiter RISC-V mini-ITX motherboard
The 11th edition of CNX Software giveaway week is underway! We have seven items to give away this time around: six review samples I will send myself and one from a company offering one of its cellular IoT development kits… The contest is open worldwide, and CNX Software Thailand is also joining the fun with four additional items available to people with an address in Thailand.