Category: Mcu
SwiftIO Playground Kit is an entry-level board to learn Swift programming
Chinese hardware manufacturer MadMachine Limited has introduced SwiftIO Playground Kit, designed to cater to the needs of both hardware enthusiasts and Swift developers. The kit includes two key hardware components– SwiftIO Micro and SwiftIO Playground. SwiftIO Micro is a small but...
Continue ReadingThe New ESP-32S3 Dev Board Features an Ethernet and MicroSD Card Slot
LILYGO has recently announced its latest embedded product the the T-ETH-Lite. Based on a ESP32-S3 module this compact dev board includes an Ethernet port and a microSD card slot for convenient storage. Like other LILYGO boards, this is also based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller,...
Continue ReadingPaul Price’s ESP32 Dev Board is Just About the Tinyest ESP32 Dev Board Possible
Youtuber Paul Price has built what could be the smallest and most functional ESP32 DEV board possible. The board contains the ESP32-C3 SoC, a few passive components, and a USB connector for programming. Impressively, he could fit all that on the tip of his finger. In his video, Paul...
Continue ReadingRediscovering the MCU Magic of the 70s with Nicola Cimmino’s PLC14500 Nano Trainer
The PLC14500 Nano is a retro-style trainer kit intended for the user to familiarize with the Motorola MC14500 1-bit ICU (Industrial Control Unit), PLCs, and Ladder Logic. Over 50 LEDs on the board show the status of the system bus and registers, giving great insight into how the...
Continue ReadingM5Dial – 1.28-inch round TFT touchscreen & ESP32-S3
As a versatile embedded development board, M5Dial integrates the necessary features and sensors for various smart home control applications. It features a 1.28-inch round TFT touchscreen, a rotary encoder, an RFID detection module, an RTC circuit, a buzzer, and under-screen buttons,...
Continue ReadingSTMicroelectronics releases two development kits using STM32H5 microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics STM32H5 Discovery kit is a development kit designed to help developers create secure, smart, and connected devices using STM32H5 microcontrollers (MCUs). STM32H5 microcontrollers are known for their high-performance processing capabilities and advanced security...
Continue ReadingSTM8S003 Development Board is an Arduino Nano-sized board
Andriy Malyshenko, a cloud architect and self-described "maker and tinkerer at nights," has taken up the challenge of addressing component shortages during the chip crisis. In response to the inflated prices of Microcontroller Units (MCUs) due to the shortage, Malyshenko sought out...
Continue ReadingThe LILYGO T-HMI: An ESP32-S3 Board with a 2.8-Inch Color Display and Resistive Touch Panel for HMI Applications
LILYGO, a well-known manufacturer of ESP32-S3 boards, has introduced its latest product, the LILYGO T-HMI board. This board is based on the ESP32-S3 and features a 2.78-inch color display with resistive touch technology, making it an excellent choice for HMI (Human Machine Interfaces)...
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