Waveshare ESP32-S3 GEEK Development Board, Based On ESP32-S3R2 Controller Chip, With 1.14inch 65K Color LCD, Supports WiFi & Bluetooth LE
https://www.electronics-lab.com/waveshare-esp32-s3-geek-development-board-based-on-esp32-s3r2-controller-chip-with-1-14inch-65k-color-lcd-supports-wifi-bluetooth-le/
The Waveshare introduces ESP32-S3 GEEK, a small and versatile device designed for developers and hobbyists. It looks like a USB Flash drive and has a tiny 1.14-inch LCD for interaction. Inside, it has a powerful ESP32-S3R2 chip with a 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor at 240 MHz. It comes with 512KB SRAM (for temporary storage), 384KB […]
Flipper Zero Gains Wi-Fi Capability with Wi-Fi Dev Board Pro
https://www.electronics-lab.com/flipper-zero-has-wi-fi-with-wifi-dev-board-pro/
JustCallMeKoko, a developer and YouTuber, recently showcased Wi-Fi Dev Board Pro a new extension board for the Flipper Zero. Powered by an ESP32, this board adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities to the Flipper Zero module. Priced at $40, this compact board comes with the ESP32 Marauder Firmware pre-installed. The ESP32 Marauder is a device used […]
New Software Update Enables Bluetooth for Pico W
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-software-update-enables-bluetooth-for-pico-w/
In a recent announcement, Raspberry Pi has released 1.5.1 of the C SDK along with the latest MicroPython build. This update enables Bluetooth on the Raspberry Pi Pico W. Launched last year, the Raspberry Pi Pico W is a small, $6 computer module that can be used for various electronics projects. While releasing the board […]
Broadcom’s three Wi-Fi 7 chips with simultaneous support to Zigbee, Thread and Matter protocols
https://www.electronics-lab.com/broadcoms-three-wi-fi-7-chips-with-simultaneous-support-to-zigbee-thread-and-matter-protocols/
Broadcom, a leading semiconductor company, has recently unveiled three of its second-generation Wi-Fi 7 chip range, designed for wireless connectivity in various sectors. These chips support Wi-Fi 7 along with integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee, Thread, and Matter protocols. The company aims to equip developers with necessary wireless connectivity options to explore new […]
Exploring SparkFun NanoBeacon Board – IN100
https://www.electronics-lab.com/exploring-sparkfun-nanobeacon-board-in100/
With remarkable low power consumption features and little need for programming, the SparkFun NanoBeacon Board – IN100 and SparkFun NanoBeacon Lite Board – IN100 provide a 2.4 GHz wireless low energy beacon breakout. The IN100 NanoBeaco from InPlay is displayed on the board. The NanoBeacon Tool enables software-free module configuration, eliminating the need for complex […]
Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) Support is available in Bluetooth 5.4
https://www.electronics-lab.com/electronic-shelf-label-esl-support-is-available-in-bluetooth-5-4/
The Bluetooth 5.4 Core Specification, which includes features like PAwR and EAD created for Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems, has just been adopted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). A new wireless standard for the ESL market was announced by Bluetooth technology. ESL systems have, up until now, relied on exclusive wireless communication protocols, […]
Walkie-Talkie module Built On Tiny ESP32 board
https://www.electronics-lab.com/walkie-talkie-module-built-on-tiny-esp32-board/
Recently, LILYGO introduced a compact ESP32-S3 gadget that features a Walkie-Talkie module along with additional components like an OLED screen, speaker, microphone, and a slot for a 18650 battery. An ESP32 gadget with a stylus-equipped LCD display was also on show. The T-TWR is said to have an embedded ESP32-S3-WROM-1-N16R8 microprocessor, as detailed on the […]
SparkFun AzureWave Thing Plus AW-CU488 – A low-power and dual-core module, priced at $49.95
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfun-azurewave-thing-plus-aw-cu488-a-low-power-and-dual-core-module-priced-at-49-95/
SparkFun, an embedded electronic device manufacturer, has unveiled a new addition to the Thing Plus family in the feather form factor. The hardware is built around AzureWAve’s AW-CU488 low-power Wi-Fi and Bluetooth microcontroller processor. The module has an integrated single-chip, dual-band Realtek RTL8721DM wireless LAN. A highly affordable, adaptable, and user-friendly hardware/software platform for a […]
PAN1770 – Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy (LE) module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pan1770-bluetooth-5-1-low-energy-le-module/
The PAN1770 is a Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy (LE) module based on the Nordic nRF52840 single-chip controller that allows you to attach an external antenna via uFL. The Bluetooth 5.1 features additionally a higher symbol rate of 2 Mbps using the high-speed LE 2M PHY or a significantly longer range using the LE coded PHY […]
Adafruit’s Bluefruit EZ-Link Launches Back to the Market in a New Form
https://www.electronics-lab.com/adafruits-bluefruit-ez-link-launches-back-to-the-market-in-a-new-form/
After discontinuing the production of the Bluefruit EZ-Link many years ago, Adafruit is trying to bring back the Bluefruit EZ-Link with some exciting modifications to the board, giving it a new form. The EZ-Link was the most advanced product added to the Adafruit Bluefruit line of products a few years back. The Bluefruit EZ-Link was […]