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Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and More
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CNX Software ☛ RCORE V2 RK3588 module launched for MNT Reform laptops (Crowdfunding)
MNT Reform has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the RCORE V2 module powered by a Rockchip RK3588 SoC coupled with up to 32GB RAM, and a 256GB eMMC flash for the company’s open-source hardware laptops, be it the original MNT Reform or the MNT Reform Pocket. It appears to me that it’s the same module as found in the MNT Reform Next 12.5-inch laptop scheduled to ship by the end of December, but it’s sold separately as an upgrade kit for users of previous models of MNT Reform laptops.
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CNX Software ☛ FPGA-based Game Bub handheld console supports original Nintendo cartridge, wireless controllers (Crowdfunding)
Game Bub is an open-source AMD Artix-7 FPGA and ESP32-S3-based handheld gaming console that supports Nintendo Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. On top of that, it supports TV output via the Game Bub Dock and features Bluetooth for connecting wireless controllers.
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Olimex ☛ Meet the ESP32-C5-EVB: Open Source Hardware Dual-Band 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi6 Development Board with Built-in Relays, Opto-Isolated Inputs, and LiPo UPS Support
Traditional IoT devices rely heavily on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, but this spectrum is increasingly congested. From microwaves to smart bulbs to countless routers, the 2.4 GHz band has become overcrowded, leading to interference and unreliable connections.
The ESP32-C5 solves this by supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6. The 5 GHz band offers: [...]
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Hackaday ☛ Battery Repair By Reverse Engineering
Ryobi is not exactly the Cadillac of cordless tools, but one still has certain expectations when buying a product. For most of us “don’t randomly stop working” is on the list. Ryobi 18-volt battery packs don’t always meet that expectation, but fortunately for the rest of us [Badar Jahangir Kayani] took matters into his own hands and reverse-engineered the pack to find all the common faults– and how to fix them.
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The DIY Life ☛ Raspberry Pi 5 NAS Case That Fits 3.5” Drives – Pironman 5 NAS
The Pironman 5 NAS case is the latest addition to Sunfounder’s Pironman series, this time designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. Unlike the previous models, this version is built to turn your Pi into a compact yet capable NAS (Network Attached Storage) system.
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Arduino ☛ MIT’s Octopus is a delightful environmental sensor for urban deployment
There are a lot of very good reasons to monitor local environmental conditions, especially as they pertain to climate change research and various ecological protection initiatives. But doing so in urban locales is a challenge, as simply mounting a device can be difficult.