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Open Hardware/Modding: ESP32, Framework, and More
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Hackaday ☛ Tiny386 On An Espressif ESP32-S3
Some people may remember the joys of trying to boot Linux on an 8-bit AVR microcontroller, which was an absolute exercise in patience. In comparison [He Chunhui]’s Tiny386 emulator running on an ESP32-S3 MCU is positively zippy when it boots and runs Windows 95. The provided video (also embedded below) makes clear that while you can comfortably waddle off to prepare and pour a fresh cup of tea, it’s actually borderline usable.
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Linux Gizmos ☛ Arduino Nesso N1 Debuts as a Compact RISC-V IoT Controller with Wi-Fi 6, Thread, and LoRa Connectivity
The system is built around Espressif’s ESP32-C6 microcontroller, a single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor running at up to 160 MHz. It provides hardware accelerators, low-power operating modes, and integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 LE, and 802.15.4 Thread or Zigbee connectivity. A dedicated FPC antenna is embedded within the enclosure to support the wireless interfaces.
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Framework Computer BV ☛ Framework | Press reviews for the new Framework Laptop 16 are live!
We’ve just hit an exciting milestone: the first press reviews for the new Framework Laptop 16 are live, and we’re starting to ship the first batch of pre-orders next week. Pre-orders are still open, with the current open batch shipping in December.
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Stavros Korokithakis ☛ I converted a rotary phone into a meeting handset
When the sound card arrived, I tested it on my computer, saw that it worked fine, and disassembled it. I removed the two 3.5mm jack connectors and soldered pins to them instead, with the intention that the phone’s connectors would slide over the pins instead of the metal tabs of the phone. Indeed, this worked beautifully, and the handset made a very solid connection with the sound card. I plugged the latter into my computer and confirmed that I could both listen to and record from the handset.
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Raspberry Pi ☛ Debunking myths about space science with Astro Pi impact evidence
Discover how the Astro Pi Challenge helps young people send their code into space and debunks myths about space science.