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Retro/Open Hardware/Modding: OpenEmbed, 3D Printing, and More
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CNX Software ☛ Advantech unveils NXP i.MX 95 SMARC 2.2 and OSM Size L system-on-modules
Advantech has introduced two new NXP i.MX 95 system-on-modules: the AOM-5521, compliant with the SMARC 2.2 standard, and the solder-on AOM-2521 OSM Size L system-on-module. With up to six Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz, a dedicated 2 TOPS NPU, and up to 8GB LPDDR4/5 memory, the AOM-5521 and AOM-2521 modules target industrial automation, medical devices, intelligent vision systems, and other Edge Hey Hi (AI) and IoT applications.
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Tom's Hardware ☛ Commodore Corporation BV acquisition completed by fan-led consortium — prepare for new retro futurist products with the deal signed, sealed, and paid for ahead of schedule
Peri Fractic has confirmed that a community-led acquisition of Commodore Corp has been signed, sealed, and paid for.
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Hackaday ☛ Why Cheap Digital Microscopes Are Pretty Terrible
We have all seen those cheap digital microscopes, whether in USB format or with its own screen, all of them promising super-clear images of everything from butterfly wings to electronics at amazing magnification levels. In response to this, we have to paraphrase The Simpsons: in this Universe, we obey the laws of physics. This applies doubly so for image sensors and optics, which is where fundamental physics can only be dodged so far by heavy post-processing. In a recent video, the [Outdoors55] YouTube channel goes over these exact details, comparing a Tomlov DM9 digital microscope from Amazon to a quality macro lens on an APS-C format Sony Alpha a6400.
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Hackaday ☛ Open-Source, Flexible E-Reader
Although the most popular e-reader by far is the Kindle, some argue that its primary use isn’t even as an e-reader at all but rather as a storefront for one of the world’s richest companies. For those who want user-focused consumer electronics instead, we’ll often reach for something more untethered, like an off-brand ebook that’s nothing more than an Android tablet with an e-paper display or even a jailbroken Kindle freed from the chains of Amazon. But as our 555 enthusiast community continually points out, even these are overkill for reading books. Enter the ZEReader.
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CNX Software ☛ EdgeLogix-1145 – A Raspberry Pi CM5-based PLC with dual GbE, RS485, RS232, 24V DI/DO, and analog inputs
OpenEmbed EdgeLogix-1145 is a Raspberry Pi CM5-based PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a terminal block with RS232, RS485, 24V DI/DO, and analog inputs operating in the 0 to 10V range.
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Linux Gizmos ☛ Modos Paper Monitor Brings High-Speed E-Paper to Developers
Modos Tech has announced the Modos Paper Monitor, a 13.3‑inch open‑hardware e‑ink display designed for real‑time use. Unlike traditional e‑paper, it supports refresh rates of 60 to 75 Hz with sub‑100 ms latency, enabling smooth interaction and multiple image modes.
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Andrew Hutchings ☛ Upgrading the RAM Detective: A Firmware Adventure with RAMCHECK
The firmware in my RAMCHECK is very old, there were many updates since then. Unfortunately, the firmware was not published on the internet before Innoventions closed down. So, this is my adventure about obtaining new firmware.
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Herman Õunapuu ☛ 3D printing is pretty darn cool, actually
Out of all the tech hype cycles and trends over the last decade, this one is genuinely useful.
There’s simply something magical about being able to design or download a model from the [Internet], send it to a machine, and after a few hours you get an actual physical object in return!
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Hackaday ☛ Repairing An Obscure Apple II Clone
The Apple II was made in great numbers, as was the Commodore 64. But the Mimic Spartan? It was a weird Apple II clone that you needed a Commodore 64 to use. [ARC Javmaster] has found one of these obscure machines and has set about bringing it back to life. Check out the video below.