Engineer Designs a Computer in One Week With Quilter’s “Physics-Driven” AI
https://www.electronics-lab.com/engineer-designs-a-computer-in-one-week-with-quilters-physics-driven-ai/
Project Speedrun’s AI-designed computer was built around the NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor and achieved first-boot success within a week, demonstrating autonomous PCB design.
Intel Modular Architecture Blueprint: Enhancing Repairability with LPCAMM, M.2, and Thunderbolt Post-Channel Modularity
https://www.electronics-lab.com/intel-modular-architecture-blueprint-enhancing-repairability-with-lpcamm-m-2-and-thunderbolt-post-channel-modularity/
Intel has shared its perspective on incorporating modular PC design into electronics to support right-to-repair policies and improve repairability in computers. The company’s reference designs for a new type of modular computer could pave the way for easily repairable laptops and mini-PCs, helping reduce electronic waste (e-waste) by allowing users to replace key components like […]
MicroBeast is A Z80-Based DIY 8-Bit Computer Kit
https://www.electronics-lab.com/microbeast-is-a-z80-based-diy-8-bit-computer-kit/
MicroBeast is an eight-bit, Z80-based DIY computer kit built using readily available components. The device features a built-in keyboard, a unique 24-character display, USB-C for power, and various I/O options. Additionally, it integrates the CP/M operating system, which allows users to experience building and operating a retro-style computer using currently available components. As an embedded […]
Crowdfunding ShaRPiKeebo handheld Linux computer comes with a Raspberry Pi
https://www.electronics-lab.com/crowdfunding-sharpikeebo-handheld-linux-computer-comes-with-a-raspberry-pi/
French electronic designer Morpheans has launched a crowdfunding project, ShaRPiKeebo, a Raspberry Pi Zero W and Zero 2 W powered portable Linux computer that features a classic QWERTY keyboard and a 2.7-inch memory display. The tiny ShaRPiKeebo computer is designed with a low-power, black and white SHARP memory display that works efficiently even in the daylight. […]
Mi Mini PC – The World’s Most Powerful Pocket-Sized PC
https://www.electronics-lab.com/mi-mini-pc-worlds-powerful-pocket-sized-pc/
Change is constant and accepted by most people if not all. The Evolution of the digital computer has been continuous, technological advancement brought minicomputers, microcomputers, and even notepads. It also brought the invention of smartphones and tablets, but all these gadgets which have been in existence have different issues such as size, weight, ability to […]
NXP i.MX8M SoC Powered ArmStone MX8M Pico-ITX SBC Runs Linux With 8GB LPDDR4 RAM
https://www.electronics-lab.com/72305-2/
F&S Elektronik Systeme has unveiled its latest Pico-ITX format (100 x 72mm) SBC named ArmStone™MX8M. This board is powered by the NXP i.MX processor. Preliminary shipping will not until Q2 of this year. The new ArmStone™MX8M is available with dual or quad-core variants of the 1.5GHz, Cortex-A53 i.MX8M. The SoC combines a Vivante GC7000Lite GPU and VPU, enabling 4K HEVC/H265, H264, […]
Odroid-N1 Features Gigabit Ethernet And Can Run Android 7.1, Ubuntu, Debian
https://www.electronics-lab.com/rockchip-rk3399-based-odroid-n1-features-gigabit-ethernet-can-run-android-7-1/
The Rockchip RK3399 has revolutionized the open-spec single-board computer world. Hardkernel’s new Odroid project has made the multi-core SoC RK3399 to firm it’s grip further. Recently Hardkernel released images, specs, and extensive benchmarks on a prototype for its storage-oriented new Odroid-N1 board. The boards can be expected to launch for about $110 in May or […]
Spectrum Next, A New of ZX Spectrum
https://www.electronics-lab.com/spectrum-next-new-zx-spectrum/
In 1982, the UK’s best selling computer, ZX Spectrum, was released by Sinclair as 8-bit personal home computer highlighting the machine’s color display. And today, a group of makers are introducing the Spectrum Next, an updated and enhanced version of ZX Spectrum. The Spectrum Next is fully compatible with the original one. It has been enhanced to provide a […]
Open source 25-core processor can be stringed into a 200,000-core computer
https://www.electronics-lab.com/open-source-25-core-processor-can-stringed-200000-core-computer/
Researchers at Princeton University have built a 25-core chip that can scaled easily to create a 200,000-core computer. by Agam Shah @ pcworld.com: It won’t happen anytime soon, but that’s one possible usage scenario for Piton. The chip is designed to be flexible and quickly scalable, and will have to ensure the giant collection of […]
Building a “$5 Forth computer”
https://www.electronics-lab.com/building-a-5-forth-computer/
Ken Boak has designed a tiny 16-bit computer around a FRAM based MSP430 microcontroller. He writes: In this post we look at a new MSP430 FRAM based device – the MSP430FR2433. It has 15K of FRAM, 0.5K of Info FRAM and 4K bytes of SRAM. As well as the memory, there are 3 serial communications […]