LILYGO’s T-TWR REV2.1 – An ESP32-Based Walkie Talkie Development Board with GPS Functionality
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lilygos-t-twr-rev2-1-an-esp32-based-walkie-talkie-development-board-with-gps-functionality/
LILYGO’s T-TWR REV2.1 can be considered an ESP32-S3-based development board with built-in Walkie-Talkie features. Because the board is built around an EPS32-S3 it already has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. With the addition of another GPS module, this becomes very useful for developing portable communication devices, asset-tracking solutions, and other outdoor applications that require location awareness. […]
Makerfabs ESP32-S3 Based NBIOT/LTE-M Air Monitor with Solar Charging is Designed for Remote Environmental Monitoring
https://www.electronics-lab.com/makerfabs-esp32-s3-based-nbiot-lte-m-air-monitor-with-solar-charging-is-designed-for-remote-environmental-monitoring/
Macakerfabs has recently introduced an Air Monitor with NBIOT and LTE-M named NBIOT/LTE-M Air Monitor, the module uses an ESP32-S3 with SIM7080G for remote environmental monitoring. The device can measure environmental parameters like temperature, humidity, CO2, TVOC, and light intensity sensors and can send data through a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN). The most interesting thing about […]
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Launches with RP2350 Microcontroller and Costs Only $5
https://www.electronics-lab.com/raspberry-pi-pico-2-launches-with-rp2350-microcontroller-and-costs-only-5/
Raspberry Pi Foundation has just announced the launch of Raspberry Pi Pico 2, built around the RP2350 Microcontroller. The new board will feature dual Cortex-M33 or Hazard3 processors, increased SRAM and flash memory, and advanced security features like anti-fuse OTP for key storage, Secure boot, and Fast glitch detectors. The company also mentions that more […]
SB Components StackyFi A ESP32-S3 Board in Raspberry Pi Zero From Factor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sb-components-stackyfi-a-esp32-s3-board-in-raspberry-pi-zero-from-factor/
SB Components StackyFi is an ESP32-S3 powered development board in a Raspberry Pi Zero Form Factor. The board features a 40-pin GPIO header which is compatible with most Raspberry Pi HAT. The board also has dual USB-C ports (one native, one for serial debugging), an IMU sensor, an RGB LED, and Boot/Reset buttons. The board […]
Pico Display Base Board – A Versatile Platform for Raspberry Pi Pico based LCD Projects
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pico-display-base-board-a-versatile-platform-for-raspberry-pi-pico-based-lcd-projects/
The Pico Display Base Board is a compact PCB board designed to simplify the creation of projects using a Raspberry Pi Pico and an LCD screen. The board includes onboard components like buttons and LEDs, as well as ports for additional modules like an RTC module, OLED display, or Infrared receiver. It’s particularly well-suited for […]
An Arduino Nano Clone in a DIP-Sized Footprint
https://www.electronics-lab.com/an-arduino-nano-clone-in-a-dip-sized-footprint/
The Arduino Nano and its many clones are staples in the world of development boards, often found within arm’s reach of any electronics enthusiast. However, even the compact Nano can take up valuable space on solderless breadboards during prototyping. To address this, [Albert van Dalen] has created a miniaturized version of the Nano called the […]
LILYGO T-Encoder-Pro: ESP32-S3 WiFi/BT Rotary Encoder with AMOLED Touchscreen
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lilygo-t-encoder-pro-esp32-s3-wifi-bt-rotary-encoder-with-amoled-touchscreen/
The LILYGO T-Encoder-Pro is an ESP32-S3-based rotary encoder with a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display. The touchscreen features a 390×390 pixels resolution and has a pair of Qwiic connectors for additional peripheral support. The device also includes an onboard buzzer for auditory feedback, a USB Type-C port for data and power, and three threaded brass inserts […]
Arduino ESP32 Core 3.0.0 Released, but PlatformIO Support Still in Question
https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-esp32-core-3-0-0-released-but-platformio-support-still-in-question/
Espressif Systems has now released a stable version of ESP32 Arduino Core 3.0.0 with support for ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 MCUs based on the ESP-IDF 5.1.4 framework. As usual, you can now use this latest version of IDF in your Arduino IDE, but at the time of writing it’s unclear whether PlatformIO will be (officially) supported. […]
QUARK is an open-source Arduino-based electronics multitool with a color display and touch controls
https://www.electronics-lab.com/quark-is-an-open-source-arduino-based-electronics-multitool-with-a-color-display-and-touch-controls/
While looking for interesting and new products on the crowdfunding website I stumbled upon QUARK, An Arduino-based open-source multitool with a color LCD and a touchscreen display based on an ESP32 WiFI & Bluetooth wireless SoC. The tool is a signal generator and oscilloscope, which the company compares to DT71 smart tweezers which do not […]
Arduino Introduces 4G Global Connectivity for Portenta in Mini-PCIe Form Factor
https://www.electronics-lab.com/arduino-introduces-4g-global-connectivity-for-portenta-in-mini-pcie-form-factor/
Arduino Pro has introduced a groundbreaking solution for IoT development with the launch of 4G global connectivity for its Portenta board, now available in a compact Mini-PCIe form factor. This innovation enables developers to swiftly create IoT devices with seamless global 4G cellular connectivity and GNSS capabilities. Arduino made a significant announcement at Embedded World […]