LILYGO T3S3 E-Paper: ESP32-S3 WiFi & BLE SoC with LoRa Module and 2.13-inch E-Paper Display
https://www.electronics-lab.com/lilygo-t3s3-e-paper-esp32-s3-wifi-ble-soc-with-lora-module-and-2-13-inch-e-paper-display/
The LILYGO T3S3 E-Paper is an innovative development board that combines the ESP32-S3 WiFi and Bluetooth LE SoC with a 2.13-inch e-Paper display and an SX1262 LoRa module, making it suitable for off-grid messaging even in sunlight. Specifications: Wireless Module: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U SoC: ESP32-S3FH4R2 dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller @ up to 240 MHz 2.4 GHz 802.11n […]
Autosport Labs ESP32-CAN-X2 Board: Dual CAN Bus Transceivers and Automotive-Grade Power Supply
https://www.electronics-lab.com/autosport-labs-esp32-can-x2-board-dual-can-bus-transceivers-and-automotive-grade-power-supply/
Autosport Labs, a company renowned for its motorsport acquisition and real-time telemetry products, has introduced the ESP32-CAN-X2 board. This board features an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, dual CAN bus interfaces, and an automotive-grade power supply capable of handling a 6V to 20V DC input range. ESP32 boards with CAN bus capabilities are not new, with predecessors like […]
Apple’s Embedded Swift Programming Language Now Supports ESP32-C6, nRF52840, RP2040 and other MCUs
https://www.electronics-lab.com/apples-embedded-swift-programming-language-now-supports-esp32-c6-nrf52840-rp2040-and-other-mcus/
Apple has recently released a beta version of Embedded Swift programming language that is said to work with ESP32-C6, Pi RP2040, STM32F7, and nRF52840 microcontrollers. Additionally, the company has also developed example codes for matter protocol based on ESP-IDF and ESP-Matter SDKs that help to accelerate development and foster innovation in the smart home and […]
ESP32-Based FluidNC TMC2209 CNC Controller runs FluidNC open-source firmware
https://www.electronics-lab.com/esp32-based-fluidnc-tmc2209-cnc-controller-runs-fluidnc-open-source-firmware/
FluidNC TMC2209 Pen/Laser CNC Controller is an ESP32-based 2-axis CNC controller with FluidNC firmware. This CNC controller is designed for machines that use stepper motors on 2 axes. These include pen drawing machines, laser cutters/engravers, sand plotters, etc. It also has an RC Servo connector for pen lift on a Z axis. ESP32 wireless modules have […]
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. […]
DFRobot’s New FireBeetle ESP32 Boards ESP32-UE and ESP32-E Now Features External Antenna
https://www.electronics-lab.com/dfrobots-new-firebeetle-esp32-boards-esp32-ue-and-esp32-e-now-features-external-antenna/
DFRobot has recently added two new boards to its FireBeetle 2 series called the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-UE and FireBeetle 2 ESP32-E both the boards are equipped with an ESP32-WROOM-32UE-N16R2 MCU and feature onboard GDI display interface and onboard charging circuits. The main difference between the two is that The ESP32-UE variant has support for an external antenna the […]
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 […]
Top 10 Most Popular Hobby Electronic Components for 2024
https://www.electronics-lab.com/top-10-most-popular-hobby-electronic-components-for-2024/
Some people enjoy sketching, some prefer writing, and others are drawn to knitting. People like us, find joy in building and creating electronic devices. The common thread among all these crafts is that they require some basic tools to get started. And for us engineers and hobbyists, the prerequisite is electronic components. So in this […]
Introducing Olimex’s ESP32-H2-DevKit-LiPo: Empowering IoT Enthusiasts with Affordable Connectivity
https://www.electronics-lab.com/introducing-olimexs-esp32-h2-devkit-lipo-empowering-iot-enthusiasts-with-affordable-connectivity/
Bulgarian open hardware specialist Olimex has revealed its latest innovation, the ESP32-H2-DevKit-LiPo. This compact, cost-effective development board is specifically crafted for individuals keen on delving into Matter devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). At the heart of the ESP32-H2-DevKit-LiPo lies the Espressif ESP32-H2 microcontroller. Sporting a single 32-bit core clocked at up to 96MHz, […]
Espressif’s ESP32-C5 Features a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Radio with MU-MIMO, TWT, and More
https://www.electronics-lab.com/espressifs-esp32-c5-features-a-dual-band-wi-fi-6-radio-with-mu-mimo-twt-and-more/
Espressif Systems has recently introduced the ESP32-C5 a MCU with dual-band (2.4 & 5.0 GHz) WiFi-6 and Bluetooth 5.0 LE support. Previously we have seen Espressif release many MCU such as the ESP32-C6, and ESP32-C61, both of which are capable of handling 2.4GHz radio connectivity, but this is the first module from Espressif that will […]