Devices/Embedded/Open Hardware: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and More
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Linux Gizmos ☛ Axelera AI Metis Accelerator M.2 Now Available for Pre-Order at €179.00
The Axelera AI Metis M.2 is an edge AI accelerator designed for inference processing in compact computing environments. It features an AI processing unit within an M.2 2280 form factor, enabling real-time workloads on constrained devices. With support for multiple neural networks and AI pipelines, it delivers efficient performance while maintaining low power consumption.
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Linux Gizmos ☛ Metis Compute Board with RK3588 and AI Acceleration for Edge Applications
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.
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Linux Gizmos ☛ Meerkat Mini PC Supports Linux with Intel Core Ultra and Quad Display Output
The Meerkat is a compact mini PC designed to deliver high performance while maintaining a small physical footprint. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and features Intel Arc graphics. The system supports multiple Linux operating systems, including Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, among others.
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Linux Gizmos ☛ EdgeBox Blue is a Compact Industrial VPN Router and IoT Edge Gateway
The EdgeBox-Blue is an industrial VPN router and edge gateway designed for applications requiring secure networking and data management in industrial environments. It runs on an OpenWRT-based platform and supports real-time data acquisition, automation, and cloud integration.
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Google ☛ See the code that powered the Pebble smartwatches | Google Open Source Blog
Pebble was initially launched through a very successful Kickstarter project. Pebble’s first Kickstarter was the single most funded at the time, and its successor Kickstarter for the Pebble Time repeated that feat – and remains the second most funded today! Over the course of four years, Pebble sold over two million smartwatches, cultivating a thriving community of thousands of developers who created over ten thousand Pebble apps and watchfaces.
In 2016, Fitbit acquired Pebble, including Pebble’s intellectual property. Later on, Fitbit itself was acquired by Google, taking the Pebble OS with it.
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CNX Software ☛ Kidwants KN1 is a $104 mini PC with a large touchpad on its top cover
Most mini PCs have pretty much the same features these days, but the Kidwants KN1 mini PC has a rather unique feature since it integrates a touchpad in its top cover allowing the user to interact without a mouse. The specifications are low-end with an defective chip maker Intel Celeron N4000 dual-core Gemini Lake processor first introduced in 2017, 8GB LPDDR4 RAM, and 128GB eMMC flash.
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CNX Software ☛ SuperStationᵒⁿᵉ SoC FPGA-based retro gaming console supports MiSTer emulation platform, PlayStation controllers, CD Drive, and more
Gaming hardware manufacturer Retro Remake has recently launched the SuperStation ONE FPGA-based gaming console designed for retro gaming enthusiasts.
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CNX Software ☛ V-Link leverages GMSL2 to extend Raspberry Pi camera with up to 15-meter cable (Crowdfunding)
Videtronic’s V-Link is a compact solution designed to extend the range of Raspberry Pi MIPI DSI cameras using GMSL2 (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link v2) technology with up to 15-meter cables. We covered this type of solution in several NVIDIA Jetson Nano development kits and embedded computers, but never for the Raspberry Pi SBC. The V-Link relies on a MAX96717-based MIPI CSI-to-GSML2 board that connects to the MIPI CSI connector on the Raspberry Pi and a MAX96714-based GSML2-to-MIPI CSI board connected to the Raspberry Pi Camera Module.
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Tom's Hardware ☛ Wake up in style with this Raspberry Pi Pico Game Boy Pokémon-themed alarm clock
Mod Room My has assembled a beautiful Pokémon-themed alarm clock using a Raspberry Pi Pico that fits inside an original Game Boy.
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CNX Software ☛ Radxa Orion O6 Review – Part 1: Unboxing, Debian 12 installation, and first benchmarks
Radxa sent me a sample of the Orion O6 mini-ITX motherboard for review. The system is powered by an CIX P1 (CD8180) 12-core Armv9 processor, equipped with 16GB RAM, and offers features like 5GbE, HDMI and DisplayPort, a PCIe Gen4 x16 slot, and more. It’s one of the most anticipated boards of the first part of 2025 since it’s powerful, offers a good performance/value ratio, and eventually promises to boot any ISO Arm64 image through an open-source BIOS / EDKII bootloader.
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CNX Software ☛ Tobor open-source, modular robotic arm features two ESP32 modules (Crowdfunding)
Tobor (robot spelled in reverse) is a modular and open-source robotic arm platform powered by the ESP32-WROVER-I and ESP32-WROOM-32 (FluidNC CNC Controller core) modules. It is described as a “fully-featured robotic system that can fit on your desktop and is capable of helping you automate your workflow.” Tobor is billed as a customizable assistant for complex tasks such as assembly line help, CNC design, and rapid prototyping.