CERN Releases Open-Source KiCad Component Library with 17,000 Parts
https://www.electronics-lab.com/cern-releases-open-source-kicad-component-library-with-17000-parts/
Hardware developers can now access CERN’s free KiCad component library with 17,000 verified PCB symbols and footprints for KiCad 9.x.
bPiShift – An Open-Source 28-PIN Bidirectional Logic Level Shifter For Raspberry Pi
https://www.electronics-lab.com/bpishift-an-open-source-28-pin-bidirectional-logic-level-shifter-for-raspberry-pi/
bPiShift is a snap-on, open-source 28-pin bidirectional logic level shifter for Raspberry Pi, enabling 3.3V to 5V interfacing without extra wiring.
Cadence and Skywater Detail Next Open Multi-Project Wafer Shuttle Program
https://www.electronics-lab.com/cadence-and-skywater-detail-next-open-multi-project-wafer-shuttle-program/
The program offers cost-effective access to the 130 nm CMOS process, enabling students, researchers, and start-ups to tapeout complex mixed-signal designs using commercial-grade and open-source tools.
Seeed Studio BeagleBone Green Eco SBC with TI AM3358, 16GB eMMC, Gigabit Ethernet
https://www.electronics-lab.com/beaglebone-green-eco-open-source-sbc/
Features TI AM3358 Cortex-A8 @1GHz, 512MB DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, PRU-ICSS, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Type-C, Debian OS, and wide expansion for industrial automation.
ESP32-C3 Upgrade Board Adds ESPHome Support to AC Infinity Airtap Fans
https://www.electronics-lab.com/esp32-c3-upgrade-board-adds-esphome-support-to-ac-infinity-airtap-fans/
The AC Infinity Airtap T4/T6 is a drop-in replacement board for the AC Infinity Airtap Fans. It works with both 3-button and 4-button models and adds Wi-Fi and smart home support using ESPHome, so you can control your fan from your phone or Home Assistant.
Rutronik RAB7: AI-Powered Sensor Fusion Arduino Shield with Bosch, Infineon, and Sensirion Sensors
https://www.electronics-lab.com/rutronik-rab7-ai-powered-sensor-fusion-arduino-shield-with-bosch-infineon-and-sensirion-sensors/
With a total of seven environmental and inertial sensors facilitated by Bosch, Infineon, and Sensirion, the fully open-source hardware Arduino shield known as the Rutronik Adapter Board RAB7 is intended for AI-powered Sensor Fusion application. The RAB7 Adapter Board can be readily integrated with other Rutronik System Solutions base boards and adapter boards thanks to […]
FlippenHeimer Turns Flipper Zero into an Ultra-Compact Geiger Counter Module
https://www.electronics-lab.com/flippenheimer-turns-flipper-zero-into-an-ultra-compact-geiger-counter-module/
Designed to be integrated with the multi-purpose electronic tool Flipper Zero, the FlippenHeimer functions as a miniature Geiger counter add-on module. Using the Flipper’s display and power supply, users can keep an eye on the levels of beta and gamma radiation, making it a portable radiation detector. The FlippenHeimer, which draws its foundation on a […]
TouchNot Pro smart tag equipped with multiple sensors and an ear-splitting alarm offers a subscription-free cloud service
https://www.electronics-lab.com/touchnot-pro-smart-tag-equipped-with-multiple-sensors-and-an-ear-splitting-alarm-offers-a-subscription-free-cloud-service/
The latest crowdfunded device, known as the ‘TouchNot Pro’, is a smart tag designed to keep personal possessions safe and prevent theft from happening in the first place. It has both touch and motion sensors onboard to monitor the item and the area around it. Beyond that, the TouchNot Pro smart tag offers some useful […]
Banana Pi BPI-RV2 Gateway Board Features Siflower SF21H8898 RISC-V Processor, 2.5GbE Port
https://www.electronics-lab.com/banana-pi-bpi-rv2-gateway-board-features-siflower-sf21h8898-risc-v-processor-2-5gbe-port/
Banana Pi has recently introduced the BPI-RV2, an open-source gateway board developed through a collaboration between Siflower Communications and the Banana Pi community. It is built around the Siflower SF21H8898 SoC, a powerful industrial-grade chip featuring a 4-core 64-bit RISC-V processor, a dedicated NPU for high-speed data processing, and advanced networking capabilities. The BPI-RV2 offers […]
P42 Pico2 M.2: Raspberry Pi RP2350A Development Board with M.2 A/E-Key Interface and Optional RISC-V Hazard3 Core
https://www.electronics-lab.com/p42-pico2-m-2-raspberry-pi-rp2350a-development-board-with-m-2-a-e-key-interface-and-optional-risc-v-hazard3-core/
The P42 Pico2 M.2 may look like an M.2 module, but it’s actually a Raspberry Pi RP2350 development board in M.2 3024 form factor. The M.2 interface has USB, UART, I2C, and control IO [Input/Output] connectivity. Adding an RP2350 microcontroller, the P42 Pico2 M.2 pops a Raspberry Pi’s second-generation in-house microcontroller design into any A-key […]