SparkFun’s New Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Is Designed for Hands-On Learning and Educational Use


https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfuns-new-experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-is-designed-for-hands-on-learning-and-educational-use/

The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) integrates a Raspberry Pi Pico W and a 6-axis motion sensor with Blockly, Python, and WPILib for educational robotics development. Designed for tool-free assembly, it enables progression from basic to advanced robotics projects for students and educators. This board uses a Raspberry Pi Pico W with an RP2040 chip. It […]

Project-piCo is an Open-Sourced Raspberry Pi Pico with a USB Type-C Port


https://www.electronics-lab.com/project-pico-is-an-open-sourced-raspberry-pi-pico-with-a-usb-type-c-port/

Sam Hocevar’s Project-piCo is an open-source Raspberry Pi Pico board with a USB Type-C port. In a Reddit post, Hocevar explains I really wanted a Type-C connector on my Pico H, and I wanted it even more when I found out that the device was released less than 5 years ago and it still had […]

The Kolibri FPGA USB Dongle – Seamlessly Connecting and Expanding with Machdyne’s Ecosystem


https://www.electronics-lab.com/the-kolibri-fpga-usb-dongle-seamlessly-connecting-and-expanding-with-machdynes-ecosystem/

The Machdyne FPGA USB dongle, known as Kolibri, is a compact device that combines different technologies to offer versatile functionality. It includes the Lattice iCE40 FPGA, a RP2040 microcontroller, and a 12-pin PMOD connector for additional I/O expansion. The Lattice iCE40 FPGA in the Kolibri is the ICE40HX4K model, boasting 7680 Look-Up Tables (LUTs) and […]

Dual Roundy and Dual Squary are SB-Component’s New Display Modules


https://www.electronics-lab.com/dual-roundy-and-dual-squary-are-sb-components-new-display-modules/

SB-Component’s Dual Roundy and Dual Squary are two new display modules powered by ESP32 or RP2040 chips. These tiny modules feature a swappable display, IMU, and multiple storage options. This series of modules offers the Dual Roundy with a 1.28″ round display and Dual Squary with a 1.54″ square display, both 240 x 240 resolution. […]

This PD Trigger Board Features a Potentiometer – Adjust Output Voltage


https://www.electronics-lab.com/this-pd-trigger-board-features-a-potentiometer-adjust-output-voltage/

Engineer and designer Vincent “CentyVin” has designed a simplified USB-C PD (Power Delivery) based PPS (Programmable Power Supply) trigger board, that allows users to easily set different output voltages by simply using a potentiometer. CentyVin in his Hackday Post Explains that this board is A much simplified USB-C PD and PPS trigger board, [that]  allow […]

Microflex MCUs Features ESP32 S3, S2, C3, C6, and RPi RP2040 In compact Size


https://www.electronics-lab.com/microflex-mcus-features-compact-size/

SB Components, a renowned manufacturer in embedded technology, has unveiled the Microflex MCU development boards. These compact boards feature five different microcontrollers: ESP32-S3, ESP32-S2, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6, and Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040. Applications include sensor networks, handheld devices, smart home systems, IoT solutions, and wearable technologies. All the boards in this series share the same footprint […]

Waveshare RP2040-Tiny: Compact Power with USB-C and Buttons


https://www.electronics-lab.com/waveshare-rp2040-tiny-compact-power-with-usb-c-and-buttons/

Tiny Raspberry Pi RP2040 module connects to USB-C + buttons board via FPC connector The Waveshare RP2040-Tiny enters the scene as a noteworthy addition to the family of Raspberry Pi RP2040 modules. In the company of counterparts like Pimoroni Tiny 2040, DFRobot Beetle RP2020, and Solder Party RP2040 Stamp, the RP2040-Tiny distinguishes itself with a […]

iLABs’ BConnect is set to change the narrative of Interfacing


https://www.electronics-lab.com/ilabs-bconnect-is-set-to-change-the-narrative-of-interfacing/

iLABs has introduced a revolutionary concept that is about to reshape the narrative of interfacing — BConnect, a groundbreaking update from the renowned Bi2C interface.  Describing this new concept as an “electrifying journey into the future, ” iLABS explained that the concept of BConnect (Bus Connect) is aimed at closing the gap between various electrical […]

PalmOS can now run on a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico thanks to Dmitry Grinberg’s rePalm project


https://www.electronics-lab.com/palmos-can-now-run-on-a-4-raspberry-pi-pico-thanks-to-dmitry-grinbergs-repalm-project/

In an attempt to bring retro software to modern hardware, developer, and tinkerer Dmitry Grinberg has skillfully ported the once-beloved Palm OS 5 to a Raspberry Pi Pico, though with a few compromises. To any hardware enthusiast, the Raspberry Pi is known for its versatility, reliability, and ability to run different operating systems. However, did […]

A Glimpse into the Future of QR Code Reading with Useful Sensors’ Tiny Code Reader


https://www.electronics-lab.com/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-qr-code-reading-with-useful-sensors-tiny-code-reader/

Useful Sensors has launched the Tiny Code Reader, a small camera module with an RP2040 chip built specifically to read 2D QR codes. Price at $7.00, this board can be used in projects that involve QR codes. Useful Sensors’ co-founder Pete Warden explains, It’s designed to be a simple way to provision a system, for […]