Latest From Linux Gizmos, CNX Software, Arduino, and More

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 19, 2026

• CNX Software ☛ USBridge-KVM 2.0 – An open-source IP-KVM with BIOS access over SSH, OCR, and Hey Hi (AI) support (Crowdfunding)

  USBridge-KVM 2.0 is a compact open-source AI-enabled IP-KVM designed for remote management and troubleshooting of servers and PCs, including systems that are unresponsive or have not yet booted. It provides out-of-band BIOS access, remote display and input control, virtual media mounting, and hardware power management. Built around a Radxa Zero 3W single board computer, it also features a 240×240 IPS display, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, two USB Type-C ports, a Micro HDMI video output (loop), and a MicroSD card slot.

• Linux Gizmos ☛ LattePanda Mu MXM carrier kits with choice of Arc A380 or RTX 3060 graphics

  DFRobot is offering two MXM GPU Carrier Board Kits for the LattePanda Mu compute module, with configurations based on either an defective chip maker Intel Arc A380 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 MXM graphics card. Both kits support up to six independent 4K displays, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2, M.2 expansion, and LattePanda Mu compute modules.

• CNX Software ☛ Waveshare PiRack-M6F 6-node rack unit for Raspberry Pi 4/5 brings all ports to the front

  Waveshare PiRack-M6F is a multi-node server cluster kit for Raspberry Pi 4/5 designed for 10-inch 2U racks and supporting up to six Model B SBCs with all ports brought to the front panel. We wrote about rack mounts for Raspberry Pi SBCs before with products such as KKSB 10-inch and 19-inch rack panels and MyElectronics’ 19-inch 2U & 3U rack mounts, but those are mostly mechanical solutions. The PiRack-M6F adds some add-on boards to bring all Raspberry Pi ports to the front, add a debug connector (Pi 5 only), and a screw terminal at the back for 5V power.

• CNX Software ☛ NXP MCX A5 Cortex-M33 MCU family supports 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet and Post-Quantum Cryptography

  NXP has introduced the MCX A5 family of Cortex-M33 MCUs, which features a 10/100Mbps Ethernet MAC and an integrated 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet digital PHY. It targets industrial and networking applications such as controllers, PLCs, remote I/O, building and energy management systems, and other connected edge devices. The MCUs run at up to 240 MHz and feature up to 2 MB dual-bank Flash and 640 KB SRAM, along with multiple communication interfaces and analog peripherals.

• CNX Software ☛ LILYGO T-Echo Lite Kit adds a keyboard shield to the nrRF52840-based ePaper LoRa and GPS development board

  LILYGO T-Echo Lite Kit is a Nordic nRF52840-based LoRa + GPS development kit with a built-in keyboard that enables direct off-grid communication without a smartphone. The kit is not entirely new since it’s based on the T-Echo Lite devkit introduced last year, to which the company has now added a keyboard shield with backlit alphanumeric keys, audio support via a 3.5mm audio jack and a built-in speaker, and a vibration motor.

• Linux Gizmos ☛ nRF93M1 DK with LTE Cat 1 bis, nRF54L15, and nRF Cloud support

  Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF93M1 Development Kit is now available through multiple distributors, providing a platform for evaluating the company’s nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1 bis cellular module. The board combines the modem with an nRF54L15 host MCU and includes USB-C, onboard J-Link debugging, power-measurement support, and a preloaded SIM card.

• Linux Gizmos ☛ nRF93M1 DK with LTE Cat 1 bis, nRF54L15, and nRF Cloud support

  Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF93M1 Development Kit is now available through multiple distributors, providing a platform for evaluating the company’s nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1 bis cellular module. The board combines the modem with an nRF54L15 host MCU and includes USB-C, onboard J-Link debugging, power-measurement support, and a preloaded SIM card.

• R Statistics and Programming ☛ Take Your R Projects on the Road: Using R on Your Raspberry Pi, Android Device, and iPhone

  I continue to complete work on my next post on using the R wordcloud package. As I normally do programming and wrting with my Lenovo desktop computer, I decided to experiment with installing R-base and RStudio on my Raspberry Pi Model 3B and tablet computer for those occasions when I desire to work while traveling. The Raspberry Pi is running the latest version of Debian Trixie along with the Raspberry Pi desktop. The tablet is using the latest version of Android 16. My first observation relates to the availability of R for these platforms.

• Arduino ☛ Edge Link is a DIY solution to upgrade old industrial equipment

  Edge Link is a small device that fits onto a standard DIN rail inside any machine’s electrical cabinet. It can “speak” to many legacy machines and control systems via Modbus, RS-485, and more. Through those protocols, it can both receive data and send control commands — though, obviously, the specifics depend on the equipment in question.

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  • Android Police ☛ My safety shouldn't depend on which Android phone I buy

    While some of these Android emergency features can be helpful while traveling, the complete package still depends on which phone I buy. Plus, you can't choose one emergency feature over the other.