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Milk-V Showcases Jupiter NX, a RISC-V-Based Alternative to Jetson Nano Modules

5 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

Milk-V has unveiled the Jupiter NX, a compact system-on-module built around the SpacemIT K1/M1 octa-core processor based on the RISC-V architecture. Designed as a drop-in alternative to the Jetson Nano, it offers broad compatibility with existing Nano baseboards, along with high performance and versatile connectivity options. The SoC at the core of the Jupiter NX is based on the X60 CPU architecture and supports RV64GC(VB), RVA22, and RVV1.0 vector extensions.
Raspberry Pi Connect Exits Beta with Version 2.5 Release

5 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

Raspberry Pi has officially ended the beta phase of Raspberry Pi Connect, its remote access platform for connecting to Raspberry Pi devices from anywhere. With the release of version 2.5, the service now includes major updates to connection management, significantly reducing data usage and improving responsiveness. Launched in early 2024, Raspberry Pi Connect quickly gained traction, reaching over 100,000 installations.
SiFive and Kinara Partner to Launch USB-Based X280 RISC-V Vector Development Board

5 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

SiFive and Kinara have announced a new partnership to offer developers direct access to the SiFive Intelligence X280 RISC-V vector processor through a compact USB-based enablement board. The HiFive Xara X280 board, based on Kinara’s Ara-2 processor, is designed to allow early-stage evaluation and development of RISC-V vector software, particularly for AI and machine learning workloads. The Xara board features the Ara-2 processor, which integrates two SiFive X280 64-bit RISC-V vector cores.
(Updated) Upcoming Tab5 Terminal Features 5” Display and RISC-V ESP32-P4 for Edge Applications

6 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

M5Stack is preparing to launch the Tab5, a 5-inch smart touch terminal powered by the ESP32-P4 RISC-V processor, in early May. Designed as a compact and integrated platform for interactive applications, the device combines a multi-touch display, flexible I/O options, and wireless connectivity within a modular form factor. The Tab5 features a 5-inch IPS display with capacitive multi-touch, enabling responsive interaction with graphical user interfaces.
MeshWalkie Combines ESP32, GNSS, and LoRa in UV-K6 Radio Enclosure

6 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

OpenEmbed is developing the MeshWalkie, a handheld wireless device built around the ESP32-S3, SX1262 LoRa module, and L76K GNSS, using the enclosure of a Quansheng UV-K6 radio. The device is described as an open-source platform for LoRa, Wi-Fi, and GPS-based applications, including support for Meshtastic. The MeshWalkie integrates several hardware components to support low-power wireless communication and GPS-based positioning.
ASUS Unveils Q870 ATX Motherboard with LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support

6 days ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

ASUS has recently unveiled a new ATX motherboard based on the Intel Q870 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA1851 socket. While not yet officially launched, this upcoming board targets industrial computing and embedded applications with a combination of modern performance and legacy interface support. The motherboard supports processors with up to 125W TDP and accommodates up to 192GB of DDR5 memory across four U-DIMM slots.
HydraLink Offers Open USB-to-Automotive Ethernet Interface for Testing and Diagnostics

1 week ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

HydraLink is now available on CrowdSupply as a compact and open-source USB-to-Automotive Ethernet adapter intended for engineers, researchers, and others working with in-vehicle networks. It supports both 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 over single-pair Ethernet, enabling direct access to automotive Ethernet without the need for media converters or additional lab equipment. HydraLink allows real-time packet forwarding between two interfaces when used in a master-slave pair configuration.
Tiliqua Brings FPGA-Based Audio and Visual Tools to Eurorack Systems

1 week ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

Tiliqua is a modular FPGA-based platform for Eurorack systems, launched on CrowdSupply. It supports real-time audio and video synthesis using open-source tools like Amaranth HDL, offering more flexibility and performance than typical microcontroller-based modules. The platform uses the “SoldierCrab” FPGA System-on-Module, which integrates an LFE5U-25F FPGA, PSRAM, a USB PHY, and SPI flash. This module connects to a mainboard that handles power delivery, user input, debugging, and expansion.
VP2430 Vault Pro Featuring Intel N150 and 4x 2.5GbE in a Fanless Design

1 week ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

The VP2430 is a compact, fanless network appliance based on Intel’s N-series platform. As part of the Vault Pro series, it builds on earlier models such as the VP2410 and VP2420, introducing incremental enhancements in processing capability, thermal management, and connectivity. This model incorporates the Intel N150 quad-core processor, operating at up to 3.6GHz with a 6MB cache. It includes support for AES-NI hardware acceleration and Intel virtualization technologies (VT-x and VT-d).
Arduino Uno Gets Upgraded with Integrated Ethernet and USB Type-C

1 week ago | linuxgizmos.com | Giorgio Mendoza

The UnoNet is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328PB, designed with the same form factor and pin layout as the Arduino Uno Rev 3. It integrates Ethernet via a W5500 controller and includes a USB Type-C port, RJ45 connector, DC barrel jack, ICSP header, and reset button. The ATmega328PB is clocked at 16 MHz and provides 32 KB of Flash memory (including 0.5 KB for the bootloader), 2 KB of SRAM, and 1 KB of EEPROM.