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November 2, 2025November 25, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 4 Comments

Creality Sermoon S1 high-end 3D scanner review – Part 1: specifications and unboxing

Creality has sent me the Sermoon S1 high-end 3D scanner for review. It supports blue laser line and infrared structured light scanning, offers high accuracy up to 0.02mm, scans objects from 5 x 5 x 5 m3 to 4000 x 4000 x 4000 mm3, and looks like a pretty cool device overall. I’ll start the review by diving into the specifications, before going through an unboxing to check out the 3D scanner and its accessories. I’ll then need to study a bit more before testing out with different objects in the second part of the review. Sermoon S1 3D scanner specifications Scanning Modes Blue laser lines Single Blue Laser Line Scanning rate: 108,000 measurements/s Working distance – 200 to 600mm Outdoor Scanning – Below 100,000 lux Laser Safety – Class II (eye safe) 7 Parallel Blue Laser Lines Scanning rate: 756,000 measurements/s Working distance – 150 to 400mm Outdoor Scanning […]

October 13, 2025October 16, 2025 by Sponsored Post - 4 Comments

Arylic launches Up2Stream.net website for DIY audio enthusiasts (Sponsored)

Arylic has launched Up2Stream.net, a dedicated platform for the company’s DIY audio products, aiming to build a focused hub where makers can discover, innovate, and access tailored audio solutions. To celebrate the launch, Arylic is offering a 15% off welcome discount on all products available on the new Up2Stream.net website. This limited-time offer is the perfect opportunity for DIY audio enthusiasts to explore the platform’s offerings and start their next project with savings. A Hub for DIY Audio Innovation Up2Stream.net is more than just a website—it’s a community-driven space where makers can discover the tools and inspiration needed to bring their audio ideas to life. The platform showcases Arylic’s Up2Stream product line, including WiFi and Bluetooth audio receiver boards, amplifiers, and multiroom streaming solutions. Whether you’re upgrading a vintage stereo system, building a wireless speaker, or creating a multiroom audio setup, Up2Stream.net provides everything you need to innovate with ease. […]

October 11, 2025October 13, 2025 by Debashis Das - 6 Comments

ESP32-based dual-port WLED controller features Ethernet port, 24V DC input

When it comes to ESP32-based WLED controllers, some of the best options are boards like the Adafruit Sparkle Motion, Mini Sparkle Motion, and Sparkle Motion Stick, but most of the time, they are out of stock. Thankfully, there are similar alternatives like the xChroma WLED Type-C and HACK Lab HackLED Pro, with similar features and wider availability. Now adding to that list is the 2-Port ESP32 ETH0 WLED Controller, which not only adds Ethernet connectivity but also supports dual outputs and 5V–24V LEDs, making it an excellent alternative to the Adafruit ones. The board supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity and includes an onboard DC-DC converter that delivers a stable 5V supply to the ESP32 and logic circuits. Each output channel is fused with a 6A resettable polyfuse and a status LED that lights up during fault conditions. For added safety, the main power input is protected against reverse polarity, […]

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments

LUNYEE 4040 PRO CNC router review with Candle software

LUNYEE has sent us a review sample of the 4040 PRO CNC router, featuring a larger work volume than the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra model we reviewed a few months ago. It is designed for milling and engraving tasks that demand high precision and features a robust structure to support continuous operation. It works with wood, plastic, and acrylic. Its standout feature is the complete set of accessories, such as the Probe system for Z-axis setup and a workpiece clamping kit, allowing users to get started right away. This makes it an ideal CNC Router for beginners in engraving work. We’ve previously reviewed the smaller 3018 Pro Ultra with Easel, but we’ll instead use Candle software on the 4040 PRO machine. LUNYEE 4040 PRO CNC router specifications Controller – 4-axis GRBL 1.1f-compatible controller based on GigaDevice GD32F303CCT6 Arm Cortex-M4 MCU @ 120MHz with 256KB flash, 48KB SRAM. Control Software – […]

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

ACMER X1 – A large 3-in-1 120W & 4W IR water-cooled Laser engraver & CNC router (Sponsored)

ACMER X1 3-in-1 laser engraver and CNC router

ACMER X1 Ultra is a DIY maker’s dream, featuring a large 3-in-1 120W diode, 4W IR laser engraver, and CNC router with a large work area of around 2.5 x 1.2 meters, catering to the needs of most users. However, the company is fully aware that different users have different needs, so they create different versions of the machine: the X1 with a work area of 76.7 x 76.7 cm and no CNC support, the X1 Plus with a work area of about 1.2 x 1.2 meters, and the aforementioned X1 Ultra. You’ll find the key specifications for all three variants of the ACMER X1 machine in the table below. The 120W diode in the professional-grade laser system supports speeds of up to 3,0000mm/min. It’s 3-4 times faster and can cut workpieces twice as thick compared to a traditional 40W laser engraver, and delivers 6 times higher energy efficiency compared to […]

August 28, 2025 by Debashis Das - 3 Comments

Xerxes Pi – A Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5 carrier board with a rack-friendly design (Crowdfunding)

Xerxes Pi A cross vendor compute module carrier board

Designed by Rapid Analysis in Australia, the Xerxes Pi is a cross-vendor compute module carrier board that fits into a 1U rack and supports Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5, Radxa CM5, Banana Pi CM4/CM5, and Orange Pi CM4/CM5 compute modules. Designed at just one-third the size of a Nano-ITX board (120 × 40 mm), it’s ideal for home lab and small business servers looking for a low-cost way to run Docker containers and other open-source software. For storage, the carrier board includes a microSD card, and an M.2 E-Key slot enables support for accelerators or peripherals. Additionally, it features an I²C/SPI header and optional PoE via add-on boards or splitters. The design is well thought out and comes with a thermally efficient design with ventilated enclosures, optional PLA or metal heatsinks, and open-source 3D printable rack cases (single or multi-board). With open schematics, 3D files, Xerxes Pi targets DIY electronics, clustered computing, edge servers, […]

July 5, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 9 Comments

LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra review with offline controller and Easel CNC software (Part 2)

We have already checked out the specifications, assembled the machine, and performed basic tests with the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra CNC Router in the first part of the review. We’ve now had time to use the machine to carve text and logos on wood and aluminum. It was Suthinee’s first CNC machine, so the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra was reviewed from the point of view of a beginner. We used both the offline controller with files provided on the SD card and the Easel web-based CNC software. Selecting and installing a drilling bit Our sample came with 1/8″ drilling bits that ship by default with the CNC router, and the optional “LUNYEE 1/4″ Shank CNC Router Bit Essential Kit” as well as ER11 collets for each kit. Selecting the bit will depend on the size of the work and the desired cutting pattern as shown below. The first step is […]

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 7 Comments

pyDrone – An ESP32-S3 drone running MicroPython firmware

There are already many cheap ESP32 drones on AliExpress, or you can even make an ESP32 DIY drone for about $12, but 01Studio’s pyDrone is a little different as it’s based on an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module and runs MicroPython firmware instead of the ESP32-Drone firmware. The pyDrone can be controlled over WiFi or Bluetooth using the pyController gamepad, also based on the same ESP32-S3 module. Another advantage of the pyDrone is that it comes with a connector for the OV2640 camera module that’s often missing in other low-cost ESP32 drones. pyDrone specifications: Wireless Module – ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 SoC – ESP32-S3N8R8 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz RAM – 512KB SRAM, up to 8MB PSRAM Storage – 8MB flash Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5 Antenna – PCB antenna Motors – 4x 716 hollow cup motors Blades – 46mm propeller blades Flight range WiFi – 120 meters Bluetooth […]