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Onion Omega2+ Specs and More
The Onion Omega2+ is a great microcontroller for IoT projects. With solid specs and the ability to run C, C++, Python, NodeJS, and more, it's a cheap but good MCU. But should you buy one? Learn all about the Onion Omega2+, from specs to what it can do!
Electromaker Show Episode 46
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 46! This week’s DIY tech news highlights include the Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT announced, CircuitPython and MicroPython running on the Raspberry Pi Pico, the Seeed Studio Wio RP2040, and more! Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT Announced
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced an updated version of its Power over Ethernet HAT, the PoE+ HAT. Revealed in a May 24, 2021 announcement, the Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT features a planar transformer, better diode rectifier, and higher maximum power as well as output current alongside current sensing capabilities. It's a big overall improvement from the first-gen PoE HAT.
Electromaker Show Episode 45
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 45! This week’s DIY tech news highlights include the release of the Arduino Nano RP2040, a ROC-RK3566 Firefly SBC debuted, SlimeVR Wi-Fi VR motion trackers seek crowdfunding, and more! Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
BeagleBone Black Specs and More
Learn all about the BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black and BeagleBone Black Wireless. These SBCs are great for embedded applications, IoT projects, digital signage and more!
What is a PCB
Learn all about PCBs, from what a printed circuit board is to the different types of PCBs that exist, how a printed circuit board is made, and how PCBs are used in the real-world!
Maker Board Spotlight: Arduino Mega 2560
Learn all about the Arduino Mega 2560, from its specs to what it can do and if it's the right microcontroller to fit your needs!
Maker Board Spotlight: UDOO Neo
Learn all about the UDOO Neo, from what it is and its specs, to what it can do and if you should buy one!
Best x86 SBCs You can Buy in 2022
Want to run Windows, Linux OSes, Android, and Chrome OS on a single-board computer? You'll need an x86 single-board computer. These are the best x86 SBCs on the market, from the UDOO Bolt to the Odroid H2 and everything in between!
Electromaker Show Episode 40
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 40! This week’s DIY tech news highlights include a Raspberry Pi smart chess board, Arduino-controlled Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi Zero RF video modulator HAT, RP2040 board Arduino IDE support, and more! Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Electromaker Show Episode 39
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 39! This week’s highlights include a Raspberry Pi Zero sending video from space, a Bluetooth Robot, and a dual Ethernet Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 baseboard. Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Electromaker Show Episode 38
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 38! Highlights for the week include a major Raspberry Pi imager update, open-source grow light, and a DIY Ecobee smart plug. Tune in for the latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
SparkFun’s Modular Interface features Raspberry Pi RP2040 SoC
SparkFun's modular interface, the MicroMod RP2040, features Raspberry Pi Silicon RP2040 hardware. With its M.2 connector, the MicroMod RP2040 interfaces with various carrier boards for a variety of embedded device applications.
Maker Board Spotlight: Rock Pi S
The Rock Pi S is a small, affordable single-board computer. Rocking Ethernet, USB, and a slew of onboard connectors including GPIO, the Rock Pi S is a good, cheap SBC. But should you get one? Learn all about the Rock Pi S, from its specs to what it can do!
Electromaker Show Episode 37
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 37! This week saw the Raspberry Pi Pico turned into a MIDI controller, the MCUZone and SeeedStudio Compute Module released, and an open-source, programmable logic controller seek crowdfunding! Check out these top maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Maker Board Spotlight: Arduino MKR1000
The Arduino MKR1000 is a low-cost development board that's capable of tons of different projects. From IoT projects to smart home automation, it's a great microcontroller for a lot of different applications. Find out all about the Arduino MKR1000, from its specs to if you should buy one!
Electromaker Show Episode 36
Welcome to the Electromaker Show, episode 36! This week saw the Arduino IDE 2.0 beta released, DietPi added Docker and Steam support, the ESP32-M1 seeks crowdfunding, and there’s an early hands-on look at the ESP32-S3! Check out these top maker, tech, DIY, IoT, embedded, and crowdfunding news stories from the week!
Maker Board Spotlight: Lenovo Leez SBC P710 Specs and More
The Lenovo Leez SBC P710 is a powerful Rockchip RK3399-based single-board computer. With a beefy CPU and GPU combo plus native Android 9.0 Pie support, it's a fantastic maker board for artificial intelligence and digital signage projects. Learn all about the AI-capable Lenovo Leez SBC P710, from specs to compatible OSes and if it's worth it!