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February 13, 2025February 14, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments

CWWK X86-P6 Pocket NAS / PC features Intel N150 or Core 3 N355 CPU, four NVMe SSD sockets, dual 2.5GbE, dual HDMI 2.0

CWWK X86-P6 is a pocket-sized mini PC and NAS powered by either an Intel Processor N150 or Core 3 N355 Twin Lake processor, and equipped with four M.2 Key-M sockets slot for NVMe SSDs or AI accelerators. The Twin Lake mini PC supports up to 48GB DDR5 memory, features two 2.5GbE ports, two HDMI 2.0 video output, and two USB 3.0 ports, and can take Intel AX211 or BE200 WiFi 6/7 wireless modules. CWWK X86-P6 specifications: Twin Lake SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor N150 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W Intel Core 3 N355 octa-core processor @ up to 3.9 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.35 GHz; TDP: 15W System Memory – Up to 48GB DDR5 4800 MHz via SO-DIMM socket Storage – 4x M.2 M-key 2280 (PCIe 3.0 […]

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

Boardcon SBC3576 – A feature-rich Rockchip RK3576 SBC with HDMI, mini DP, dual GbE, WiFi 6, optional 5G/4G LTE module, and more

Boardcon SBC3576 is a feature-rich single board computer (SBC) based on the MINI3576 system-on-module powered by a Rockchip RK3576 AI SoC and equipped with two 100-pin and one 44-pin board-to-board connectors for interfacing with the carrier board. The carrier board is equipped with up to 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC flash, two gigabit Ethernet ports, a WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 module, 4K-capable HDMI 2.1 and mini DP video outputs, a mini HDMI input port, a USB 3.0 Type-A port, RS485 and CAN Bus terminal block, and more. The Rockchip RK3576 SoC comes with the same 6 TOPS NPU found in the Rockchip RK3588/RK3588S SoC and can be used as a lower-cost alternative with less performance. Boardcon SBC3576 specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3576 CPU 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.2GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8GHz Arm Cortex-M0 MCU at 400MHz GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU clocked at 1GHz with support for OpenGL […]

ArmSoM RK3588 AIModule7 NVIDIA Jetson Nano-compatible SOM

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Edge video processing platform features NXP i.MX 8M Plus, i.MX 93, or i.MX 95 SoC, supports up to 23 camera types

DAB Embedded AquaEdge video processing platform

DAB Embedded AquaEdge is a compact computer based on NXP i.MX 8M Plus, i.MX 93, or i.MX 95 SoC working as an edge video processing platform and supporting 23 types of vision cameras with resolution from VGA up to 12MP, and global/rolling shutter. The small edge computer features a gigabit Ethernet RJ45 jack with PoE to power the device. It is also equipped with a single GSML2 connector to connect a camera whose input can be processed by the built-in AI accelerator found in the selected NXP i.MX processors. Other external ports include a microSD card slot, a USB 3.0 Type-A port, and a mini HDMI port (for the NXP i.MX 8M Plus model only). DAB Embedded AquaEdge specifications: SoC / Memory / Storage options NXP i.MX 8M Plus CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.8GH, Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core AI accelerator – 2.3 TOPS NPU VPU Encoder up to […]

February 12, 2025February 16, 2025 by Paisit Wongsongsarn - 9 Comments

SONOFF ZBM5 Review – A 3-gang Zigbee Smart Wall Switch tested with eWeLink and Home Assistant

We will be reviewing a smart home device from SONOFF that we recently received right after the New Year, the SONOFF SwitchMan Zigbee Smart Wall (ZBM5). This is SONOFF’s first Zigbee-enabled Smart Wall Switch. In addition to functioning as a smart wall switch, it can also act as a Zigbee Router, making it easier to expand your Zigbee network at home in one shot. One of the key features of the SONOFF ZBM5 is that it can either operate in with-neutral (N) or without-neutral (N) wiring setups. Typically, in the market, we see these as separate models: one for with-neutral and another for without-neutral. This feature adds more flexibility for users, especially those with wiring constraints in their homes. Let’s dive into the details. SONOFF ZBM5 Unboxing Inside the box, you’ll find a user manual, wall plugs, and the switch itself. The model we received has a rectangular shape (120mm) […]

February 12, 2025February 13, 2025 by Debashis Das - 4 Comments

MaTouch SmartKnob Assembled ESP32-based rotary knob with touchscreen display sells for $69

Makerfabs has recently released “MaTouch SmartKnob Assembled” based on the SmartKnob View open-source hardware design but enclosed in a plastic case. As a reminder, the SmartKnob View is an ESP32-S3-based DIY rotary knob built around a BLDC motor. With clever software and engineering, the motor is so configured that it can do software configurable detents, haptic feedback, magnetic encoder, and more. It also has a round LCD touchscreen, and USB-C, and features a convenient 3D enclosure that can also be attached to your wall with some sticky pull tabs. The SmartKnob View was a great concept, but its DIY nature made it difficult for many people to get their hands on one as it was never manufactured in quantities. The MaTouch SmartKnob Assembled solves this issue by building upon the original design and comes fully assembled for immediate use. The original module integrates a 240×240 round LCD and uses an […]

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 19 Comments

GoogleFindMyTools locates ESP32-based Bluetooth trackers using Google Find My Device network

Leon Böttger’s GoogleFindMyTools is a re-implementation of Google’s Find My Device network. It works with Android devices and commercial trackers, but experimental support for ESP32-based trackers has recently been added.

The implementation features two components. First, the main.py Python script that will list and locate devices, and then the ESP32 firmware implemented in C with the ESP-IDF. The host computer will also need several Python libraries that can be installed with “pip install -r requirements.txt” and Google Chrome web browser.

This is the output of the Python script on my Ubuntu laptop:

Rockchip RK3568, RK3588 and Intel x86 SBCs and SoMs in 2025

February 12, 2025February 13, 2025 by Tomisin Olujinmi - 1 Comment

Stackable HAT brings high-resolution 24-bit ADC to Raspberry Pi (Crowdfunding)

24 bit ADC 8 layer Stackable HAT on Raspberry Pi

Sequent Microsystems’ “Eight 24-bit ADC 8-layer Stackable HAT” is a Raspberry Pi expansion board designed for home automation projects. It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin GPIO header and features a stackable design that provides scalability for more complex setups. It includes eight independent 24-bit ADC channels, providing ultra-high resolution for measuring small analog signals accurately. It also features programmable gain amplifiers on each input channel for amplifying weak signals and optimizing the ADC’s input range. It is stackable up to eight layers, allowing for up to 64 differential analog inputs. It provides 4A continuous and 5A peak power to the Raspberry Pi via the GPIO header. It sends data via the I2C lines, leaving all other pins free for use. Also, it supports isolated RS485 communication for long-distance connectivity. The 8-layer Stackable HAT for Raspberry Pi is suitable for precision data acquisition applications, including industrial […]

February 11, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment

Mekotronics R58-PTZ video surveillance/live streaming embedded computer features a PTZ camera, two HDMI input ports

Mekotronics R58-PTZ embedded computer with pan and tilt camera

I swear it’s not an AI-generated picture of a device, but the Mekotronics R58-PTZ is real and just another unusual Rockchip RK3588 hardware platform from the company that’s an embedded computer with a 3-inch display on the front panel and a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera placed on top. Mekotronics describes it as a live-streaming box designed for video surveillance, so I assume its main use case is to leverage to built-in 6 TOPS NPU for live streaming with some real-time effect and/or surveillance applications detecting persons, masks, etc… especially it also offers two HDMI inputs for extra cameras. Mekotronics R58-PTZ specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588 octa-core processor with CPU – 4x CortexA76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, 4x CortexA55 core @ 1.8 GHz GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU with support for OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, Vulkan 1.2 Video decoder – 8Kp60 H.265, VP9, AVS2, 8Kp30 H.264 AVC/MVC, 4Kp60 […]