Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
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Jeff Geerling ☛ Is an Intel N100 a better value than a Raspberry Pi?
But note the efficiency scores. Despite the N150 using 'Intel 7' (a 10 nm process node), it gets less work done per watt than the Pi 5 (whose Arm BCM2712 chip uses a 16nm process). So the maxim of "better process node == better efficiency" does not apply universally (not to mention comparing different process nodes is a fun experiment these days, because 1nm can mean a lot of different things!).
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Raspberry Pi ☛ New extended temperature range for Compute Module 4
To support our customers in designing products for these demanding conditions, today we are announcing several new Compute Module 4 variants, with an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. These variants integrate extended-temperature-range SDRAM and eMMC parts from our partner Samsung; all other components on the board are already qualified to the broader temperature range.
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Nico Cartron ☛ I am now once again the owner of an Amstrad CPC 6128!
I spent a bit of time looking at CPC stuff on eBay, and realised there were options to avoid using floppies, by replacing the internal floppy drive with e.g. a Gotek, which is a floppy simulator with a USB reader - you basically put our .dsk files on a USB stick, then plug the stick into the Gotek, and off you go.
I'll write a dedicated article on the Gotek soon.
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Arduino ☛ This vending machine draws generative art for just a euro
Once paid, the machine will use a built-in pen plotter to draw the line on a piece of paper. It will also label the art with a unique identifier: the seed number. Then, it will stamp the paper for authenticity. Finally, it will cut that piece from the roll of paper and dispense the art through a chute at the bottom.
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[Old] Julia Freeman ☛ [Cetacean Needed] - Yes, but what is it?
I wanted to make something tangible, useful, and a where I can use both metal working, and wood working. The idea for this project came into my head relatively fully formed a few weeks ago. I ordered the materials, and got to work.
Machining is about 90% work holding. If you can sort your work holding out, you’re a long way towards being able to make what you want to make.
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Lisandro Damián Nicanor Pérez Meyer: Going to Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg
This year I'll be participating of Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, representing the company I work for, ICS. You will be able to find me at the Automotive Grade Linux booth on hall 4, 4-209.