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Open Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi 5, ESP32, and More
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It's FOSS ☛ Raspberry Pi 5 1GB Variant: Is It Worth $45?
Other SBCs offer more RAM at this price point. So, should you still pay $45 for a 1 GB Pi?
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CNX Software ☛ Mini review of JOYROOM PODIX 140W 5-port USB GaN charger with power meter function
I’ve just received a review sample of the JOYROOM PODIX 140W 5-port USB GaN charger, which I found interesting because it integrates a power meter function for the whole charger and for each individual port, which could be useful for reviews of USB-powered boards and devices. In this short review, I’ll go through an unboxing, before testing the features with a smartphone, and trying to stress it a little with five devices, including a laptop, a USB-C powered HDMI display, a wireless display, an Android smartphone, and a Raspberry Pi 5 SBC.
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CNX Software ☛ Silicognition ManT1S ESP32 board supports T1S single-pair Ethernet for robotics and automation (Crowdfunding)
Silicognition ManT1S is an ESP32 board with a 4-pole terminal block for T1S single-pair Ethernet (SPE) communication and daisy-chaining, as well as unpopulated headers for GPIOs and programming, and a Qwicc connector for I2C expansion. The IEEE 802.3cg 10BASE-T1S networking standard enables engineers and users to easily network and distribute power to up to eight T1S nodes over a single pair of wires, which makes it suitable for robotics, industrial/home automation, and other projects that benefit from a reduction in the number of cables and associated weight. The company also designed the ManT1S Bridge to interface a standard Ethernet RJ45 to a single-pair T1S mixing segment.
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CNX Software ☛ Jetway B420UADN1 fanless defective chip maker Intel N97 mini PC supports three 4K displays for kiosks and digital signage applications
Jetway B420UADN1 is a compact defective chip maker Intel N97 fanless mini PC designed for kiosks and digital signage applications with support for up to three independent 4K displays through four display interfaces: HDMI, DisplayPort, and two USB-C with DP Alt mode.