uArt- A small Solution For a Big Problem
https://www.electronics-lab.com/uart-small-solution-big-problem/
Coming soon to Crowd Supply is the ultimate USB-UART converter. μArt is a device that offers safe and reliable USB-to UART conversion. The voltage levels, electric potentials, and communication speeds are no longer a concern, and it can be used for data exchange or for Programming Arduino or ESP. μArt was designed for enthusiasts and […]
Firefly’s Latest Core-PX3-SEJ COM Runs Ubuntu or Android
https://www.electronics-lab.com/fireflys-latest-core-px3-sej-com-runs-ubuntu-android-new-rockchip-px3-se-soc/
Firefly has launched a new SODIMM-style, 67.6 x 40mm Core-PX3-SEJ module that runs Android 5.1 or Ubuntu 15.04 on a Rockchip PX3-SE. It’s a new 1.3GHz, quad-core, Cortex-A7 SoC. The 40 USD module is available in a 1GB RAM/8GB eMMC configuration on a $120, 117 x 85mm Firefly-PX3-SE development board. Other memory configurations may also be available soon. The PX3-SE SoC gives the module […]
CANable: the open source USB to CAN adapter
https://www.electronics-lab.com/canable-open-source-usb-can-adapter/
An open-source USB to CAN adapter: It supports CAN bit-rates of up to 1 Mbit/s. The product comes with an open-source SocketCAN driver software. It features a Micro-USB connector and a 4-pin screw terminal with CAN_H, CAN_L, 5-V supply, and ground. The CANable device is a hardware clone of Eric Evenchick’s CANtact project, an open-source […]
BML GPIO-14 USB Board for PCs
https://www.electronics-lab.com/bml-gpio-14-usb-board-pcs/
BML project for using a $2 FTDI FT260Q for adding 14 bits of GPIO to any PC via USB with no device drivers required. Ever miss the simple days of using a PC’s LPT1 parallel port to bit-bang GPIO over 8 output pins and 4 input pins of the DB-25 connector? I sure do. My […]
Micro Soldering Station for 10$
https://www.electronics-lab.com/micro-soldering-station-10/
Transform a cheap USB soldering iron in a powerfull Active tip Soldering Station. With almost no thermal capacity this station regulates the tip’s temperature instantaneously. Solder larger thermal mass with ease, it’s magic. Micro Soldering Station for 10$ – [Link]
Renesas Develops RJ45 Ethernet Socket With Entire Ethernet Controller Embedded Into It
https://www.electronics-lab.com/renesas-develops-rj45-ethernet-socket-entire-ethernet-controller-embedded/
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a significant supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its latest industrial Ethernet module solution, the I-RJ45. It combines a single- or dual-port RJ45 connector and simplifies integration for industrial Ethernet by supporting various industrial network applications including sensors and transmitters, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O. This new device is an intelligent RJ45 module that comes with […]
OSD3358-SM-RED – A Reference, Evaluation, And Development Board From Octavo Systems
https://www.electronics-lab.com/osd3358-sm-red-reference-evaluation-development-board-octavo-systems/
The OSD3358-SM-RED from Octavo Systems is a reference, evaluation, and development board for the OSD335x-SM series of System-in-Package (SiP) devices. It is powered by a 1 GHz processor, ADC, and 1 GB of DDR2 RAM into an enclosure of the size of a coin. The SiP needs a PCB, along with components like an Ethernet jack, power supply, IO pins, and USB sockets to communicate with the other […]
Linux-driven COM And Carrier Board Powered by Zynq SoC
https://www.electronics-lab.com/myir-tech-launches-linux-driven-com-carrier-board-powered-zynq-soc/
MYIR Tech has launched an $85 module, Xilinx Zynq-7010 or -7007S that runs on MYC-C7Z010/007S CPU Module. MYC-C7Z010/007S CPU Module is a part of their newly launched sandwich-style, $209 MYD-Y7Z010/007S Development Board. There’s an open source Linux 3.15.0 based BSP for the module, and the MYD-Y7Z010/007S carrier board ships with schematics. Both the module and development board can withstand -40 to 85°C temperature range. MYC-C7Z010/007S […]
USB Adaptive Charger (2.7A per port) with Wattmeter
https://www.electronics-lab.com/usb-adaptive-charger-2-7a-per-port-wattmeter/
A 10.8A, 4 port USB charger with a wattmeter and adaptive intelligent charging. It works by taking any DC input between 7V to 17V, from an AC/DC adapter or car adapter. It can be used anywhere with wall outlets, car power ports, lead-acid batteries, DC-output solar panels, and lithium-ion battery packs (2S, 3S, and 4S). […]
Comma AI’s Panda is a Car Hacking Dongle for Self-Driving Possibilities
https://www.electronics-lab.com/comma-ais-panda-car-hacking-dongle-self-driving-possibilities/
Comma.ai is a self-driving car startup founded by George Hotz, the American hacker known for unlocking the iPhone and the PlayStation 3. Comma AI who originally wanted to build self-driving car kit, canceled their initial project due to safety concerns from NHTSA but later open-source their project and has now launched a Panda, an On-Board […]