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August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

NXP FRDM-IMX95-PRO i.MX 95 board features 10GbE, faster 6400 MT/s LPDDR5 memory, dual M.2 expansion

NXP FRDM IMX95 PRO i.MX 95 dev board with larger 19×19 mm package, 10GbE, Wi Fi 6 Tri Radio, and dual M.2 expansion

NXP has introduced the FRDM-IMX95-PRO, a compact development board based on the i.MX 95 application processor in the larger 19×19 mm package. It features a 10GbE interface, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and 802.15.4 tri-radio connectivity, and two M.2 Key-M slots for AI accelerator cards or SSDs. The board also comes with 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 memory, a 32 GB eMMC flash, and NXP’s GoPoint demo interface for robotics, industrial networking, and vision processing applications. FRDM-IMX95-PRO board specifications: SoC – NXP i.MX 95 CPU Up to 6x Arm Cortex-A55 application cores clocked at 1.8/2.0 GHz with 32KB I-cache and D-cache, 64KB L2 cache, and 512KB L3 cache 1x Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core clocked at 800 MHz 1x Arm Cortex-M33 safety core clocked at 333 MHz GPU – Arm Mali-G310 V2 GPU for 2D/3D acceleration with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 3.0 VPU 1080p60/4Kp30 H.265 and H.264 encode and decode JPEG Encoder, […]

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

GEEKOM IT13 Max review – Part 2: An Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro (in 2026)

We previously checked out the hardware of the GEEKOM IT13 Max mini PC with an unboxing and a teardown of the 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mini PC in the first part of the review, before booting it up to Windows 11 Pro. We’ve now had time to test it in more detail. So we will report our experience with the GEEKOM IT13 Max on Windows 11 Pro, covering feature testing, system performance benchmarks, AI benchmarks, YouTube 4K and 8K video playback in Firefox, 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6 network performance testing, and thermal performance, as well as measurements of fan noise and power consumption. Since we had already reviewed the GEEKOM GT1 Mega mini PC with the same Intel Meteor Lake CPU in 2024, we’ll compare the results to report any improvements or regressions since then. Software Overview and Feature Testing The System->About window confirms we have an “IT13_Max” […]

August 11, 2026August 10, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Makerfabs Nomad Terminal features ESP32-S3 WiSoC, LR1121 LoRa transceiver, 3.5-inch touchscreen display

Makerfabs Nomad Terminal – 3.5 inch LoRa GNSS Handheld

Makerfabs Nomad Terminal handheld development platform is built around an ESP32-S3 MCU and a Semtech LR1121 LoRa transceiver for long-range wireless communication, as well as an ATGM336H GNSS module for positioning. The device can be used for applications such as LoRa messaging, GPS tracking, navigation, and remote sensor monitoring without a cellular connection. It also includes a 9-axis motion sensor, a microSD card slot, an RTC, and a 5,000 mAh rechargeable battery. Makerfabs Nomad Terminal specifications: Wireless Module – ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz with vector extension for AI/ML workloads RAM – 512KB SRAM; 8MB PSRAM Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5 Storage – 16MB flash Antenna – PCB antenna Storage – MicroSD card slot for local data logging Display – 3.5-inch 480×320 TFT LCD (ILI9488 controller via SPI) with FT6236 capacitive touch panel Wireless WiFi 4 and Bluetooth […]

August 10, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

PyBLE open-source MicroPython IDE works over Bluetooth LE for tablet and iPad users

PyBLE is an open-source, MIT-licensed MicroPython IDE for programming microcontroller boards over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which targets Android tablet and iPad users. PyBLE combines a Flutter-based IDE for iPad and Android with support for MicroPython and visual programming (Blockly), an open MicroPython agent firmware, and the PBLE/1 protocol fully documented by the developer. The IDE currently supports features such as editing and running Python, a live console, wireless file management, and initial firmware targets include ESP32, ESP32-S3, and ESP32-C3 wireless microcontrollers. PyBLE highlights: Flutter app Filtered BLE discovery and PBLE/1 open protocol support MicroPython editor with save, run, stop, soft reboot, and live console Wireless file browsing and transfer with integrity checks Offline Blockly workspace with GPIO and standard MicroPython NeoPixel blocks Editable beginner examples Exact Blockly sidecar reopening and a bounded Python-to-blocks importer Adaptive tablet interface for portrait and landscape use Local operation without an account, analytics, or […]

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by Debashis Das - No Comments

Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5-based WisGate Connect Router RAK7392 offers 2.5GbE, mini PCIe, and WisBlock expansion

RAKwireless has just launched the WisGate Connect Router RAK7392 (not to be confused with the older WisGate Connect RAK7391), an industrial-grade edge router and gateway built around Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4/5 (CM4/CM5). The system features three Gigabit Ethernet ports, one 2.5GbE port, wireless expansion via a mini PCIe slot, and WisBlock connectors for sensors and I/O modules. The gateway is designed for industrial IoT applications such as edge computing, VPN, Modbus-to-MQTT conversion, and LoRaWAN packet forwarding, eliminating the need for multiple boards and USB adapters for complex deployments. WisGate Connect Router RAK7392 specifications: SoM options (one or the other) Raspberry Pi CM4 – Broadcom BCM2711 quad-core Cortex-A72 processor @ 1.5 GHz Raspberry Pi CM5 – Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 processor @ 2.4 GHz Storage and Memory will depend upon the module Storage – MicroSD card socket for CM4/CM5 Lite modules only Networking 3x Gigabit Ethernet ports (eth1, eth2, eth3) […]

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

Comu is a $6 tiny CH32V203 RISC-V development board that fits inside a USB port

Over the years, we have seen several tiny “omu” USB boards that share this “fits-in-a-USB-port” form factor. It started with the Tomu, based on a Silicon Labs EFM32 Cortex-M0+, followed by the Fomu with a Lattice iCE40 FPGA, Qomu with an EOS S3 Cortex-M4F MCU and FPGA, and the Somu, a tiny FIDO2 security key. Icy Electronics has now introduced Comu, another tiny development board based on the 144 MHz WCH CH32V203 RISC-V MCU. While measuring just 13 x 9.4 mm (slightly smaller than a microSD card), the board still packs two white LEDs, four capacitive touch buttons, and six GPIOs exposed through test pads. It is designed for bare-metal programming, custom USB HID projects, and USB packet experimentation. Comu specifications: MCU – WCH CH32V203V203F8 CPU – Single-core 32-bit RISC-V clocked at 144MHz Memory – 20KB SRAM Storage – 224KB Flash (64KB of 0-wait Flash and 160KB of normal Flash) […]

August 10, 2026August 9, 2026 by Debashis Das - 2 Comments

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 – A standalone ESP32-S3 MeshCore communication terminal with color LCD, QWERTY keyboard

ThinkNode M9 MeshCore Communication Terminal

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a standalone LoRa terminal that runs MeshCore firmware and features a QWERTY keyboard, color display, GPS, LoRa connectivity, and a 2,300mAh battery, making it suitable for outdoor and emergency communication. The device is built around an ESP32-S3R8 and a Semtech LR1110 LoRa module supporting US915 and EU868 frequencies, while the esp32-s3 adds Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.0/BLE connectivity. Additionally, it features a 2.4-inch 240 × 320 TFT LCD, a 37-key physical QWERTY keyboard, GPS/GNSS support, plus a magnetic compass for navigation and location sharing. Other features include a USB-C port for charging and programming, RTC, buzzer, built-in antennas, and a 2,300mAh/3.8V Li-Po battery rated for up to 2–3 days in standby. The M9 targets outdoor exploration, emergency and disaster communication, remote operations, scientific research, and offline community or privacy-focused communication. ThinkNode M9 specifications: SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz […]

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 by Debashis Das - 1 Comment

MaTouch ESP32-S3 MaUWB board integrates 3.95-inch touchscreen and UWB module for indoor positioning and ranging

Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32 S3 3.95 inch UWB Display

Makerfabs MaTouch ESP32-S3 MaUWB is a development board that combines an ESP32-S3 wireless MCU, a 3.95-inch touchscreen display, and a UWB module for indoor positioning and ranging applications. The board can be used as a portable positioning terminal. It uses a trilateration algorithm with up to three fixed UWB anchors to calculate the tag’s coordinates in real time. The MaUWB chipset operates on UWB Channel 5 (6489.6 MHz) and supports up to 8 anchors and 64 tags. For portable use, the board includes a LiPo battery connector, charging circuit, and battery level monitoring. MaTouch ESP32-S3 MaUWB specifications: Wireless Module – ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz with vector extension for AI/ML workloads RAM – 512KB SRAM; 8MB PSRAM Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5 Storage – 16MB flash Antenna – PCB antenna Storage – MicroSD card slot for local data […]