Mecha Comet Modular Linux Handheld with NXP i.MX 8M Mini, 3.4-inch IPS LED Touchscreen, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0

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The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld computer developed by Mecha Systems Inc., designed for developers, makers, and tinkerers. Showcased at CES 2025, the device focuses on modularity, repairability, and open-source design, making it ideal for development, prototyping, and general-purpose computing. Its architecture draws inspiration from the Raspberry Pi, the modularity of Project Ara, […]

Factory programming ESP8266 gadgets

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Johan Kanflo’s Esprog pogo pin connector: The FTDI connector can be found on just about any ESP8266 design. If you are building a gadget to be deployed somewhere and not a full blown development board, the FTDI connector is somewhat overkill. And it is quite large. A few pins could be shaved off but we still […]