Links you will need: Keil MDK 5: https://www2.keil.com/mdk5 Arm Compiler 5: https://developer.arm.com/downloads/-/legacy-compilers LilyGo GitHub repo: https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-HC32 Programmer repo: https://github.com/Edragon/MCU-HDSC/tree/main/programmer/HDSC%20ISP%20V2.04/HDSC%20ISP HC32L110 Translated Datasheet
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Raspberry Pi 400 “clone” features a 6-core CPU and 4GB RAM
The Raspberry Pi 400’s first clone comes in the form if the Orange Pi 800. This computer and keyboard combo features a Rockchip RK3399 SoC (system on chip), a 6-core 64-bit ARM processor. This SoC utilises the “big/little” architecture and consists of 2x Cortex-A72 high performance cores and 4x Cortex-A53 efficiency cores. Also present on… Continue reading Raspberry Pi 400 “clone” features a 6-core CPU and 4GB RAM
Upcoming Banana Pi BPI-CM4 offers drop-in replacement for Raspberry Pi CM4
Banana Pi have unveiled a work in progress compute module in the same form factor as the Raspberry Pi CM4 but it packs a bigger punch. This new board is called the Banana Pi BPI-CM4 and features an Amlogic A311D SoC, 2 or 4GB RAM and 16GB of storage. The board will also support optional… Continue reading Upcoming Banana Pi BPI-CM4 offers drop-in replacement for Raspberry Pi CM4
Arm’s Smallest MCU now available on $9 LilyGO development board
Arm HC32L110 MCU The Arm HC32L110 microcontroller packs a single Cortex M0+ core into a tiny 1.56 x 1.44mm package. For context, the Raspberry Pi RP2040 uses two M0+ cores in a 7 x 7mm package. The chip is available for around 60 pence a piece! The chip comes in a compact CSP-16 package (0.35mm… Continue reading Arm’s Smallest MCU now available on $9 LilyGO development board
Kaiweets KM601 Digital Multimeter Review
The KM601 is a relatively affordable “smart” digital multimeter from Kaiweets, an electrical testing and measurement device manufacturer formed in 2018. The KM601 is a budget digital multimeter seemingly targeted at the maker crowd, which is our primary audience. This review will focus on how the KM601 stacks up for use in electronics repair, prototyping… Continue reading Kaiweets KM601 Digital Multimeter Review
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS now supported on 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 models
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS was released on the 22nd April 2022 and whilst Ubuntu has been installable on Raspberry Pi 4 models with at least 4gb RAM, only now is Ubuntu officially supported on Pi 4 models with 2GB of RAM. This is due to zswap being enabled by default in Ubuntu 22.04. Zswap is essentially… Continue reading Ubuntu 22.04 LTS now supported on 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 models
M5Stack refreshes the M5Stamp C3 RISC-V microcontroller
The M5Stamp C3U is a refreshed version of the M5Stamp C3 which removes the CH9102 USB to UART converter, instead relying on the ESP32-C3’s onboard USB functionality. The rest of the M5Stamp C3U features the same functionality and components as the original M5Stamp C3. The specifications of the M5 Stamp C3U are as follows: ESP32-C3FH4… Continue reading M5Stack refreshes the M5Stamp C3 RISC-V microcontroller
HLK-W806 Microcontroller Board Tools
GitHub SDK (Including command line instructions) Available here Packages you may need: Translated Datasheets etc Disabling restrictions on ttyUSB Run: And add this in the file: Save, exit and unplug and replug the board into your USB port.
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Raspberry Pi Pico now available in reels of 480
Following the availability of bulk RP2040 chips from Raspberry Pi Direct, Pico boards are now available in bulk reels of 480 boards. However, Raspberry Pi’s new service, Raspberry Pi Direct is targeted at direct-to-business sales only and Pico boards chips are still be available from the typical Raspberry Pi resellers. Pricing The Raspberry Pi Picos are… Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico now available in reels of 480