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Open Hardware/Modding: Zigbee, ESP32, and More
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CNX Software ☛ Zigbee 4.0 introduces ”Suzi” Sub-GHz connectivity and security enhancements
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has just announced the release of Zigbee 4.0, integrating security and interoperability improvements, as well as the Suzi Zigbee’s Sub-GHz feature operating in the 800 MHz (Europe) or 900 MHz (North America) band for longer range and lower interference compared to the traditional 2.4 GHz band. Highlights of Zigbee 4.0 release: Simplified certification processes Enhanced information exchange for smart home solutions.
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Hackaday ☛ Possibly-Smallest ESP32 Board Uses Smallest-Footprint Parts
Whenever there’s a superlative involved, you know that degree of optimization has to leave something else on the table. In the case of [PegorK]’s f32, the smallest ESP32 dev board we’ve seen, the cost of miniaturization is GPIO.
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CNX Software ☛ Waveshare ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 PoE development board targets HMI and IoT applications
Waveshare has recently launched ESP32-P4-WIFI6-POE-ETH, a compact development board with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), OTG, Ethernet, and PoE support, for various HMI and IoT applications. The board supports 100Mbps Ethernet with PoE, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, USB 2.0 OTG, audio codec + amplifier, microphone, MicroSD card slot, and 40-pin GPIO expansion. Other peripherals include I2S, I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, MCPWM, RMT, ADC, and TWAI, alongside security features like secure boot, flash encryption, crypto accelerators, TRNG, and privilege separation.
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CNX Software ☛ Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 Zigbee/Thread/Matter USB adapter launched for $49
Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a Zigbee, Thread, and Matter USB adapter based on Silicon Labs MG24 wireless SoC and designed for Home Assistant, replacing cloud-based hubs from Hue, Ikea, and others. It’s an update of the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 (previously SkyConnect) Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Matter USB dongle with an optimized antenna, a faster baudrate, and a form factor similar to the company’s ZWA-2 Z-Wave USB adapter introduced last August.