Adafruit shares their top ten new products released in 2024, featuring innovative electronics and DIY gadgets.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
The ESP32-AIVoice-Z01 is an affordable ESP32-S3-powered AI voice kit designed for creating voice-controlled AI applications. It features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a dual digital microphone array, and supports wake word detection, noise reduction, and echo cancellation.
Explore the powerful wireless capabilities of the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 series, equipped with Nordic nRF52840 MCU, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and options for embedded ML and advanced sensor integration.
Waveshare has launched the Double Eye LCD module, featuring two 0.71-inch round IPS displays with 160×160 pixels of resolution and 65K color depth, aimed at applications like wearables, robotics, and IoT devices.
A Flasher utility for DIY miners to flash NerdMiner firmware onto various boards, such as LILYGO S3 Dongle, LILYGO T-Display-AMOLED, ESP32-WROOM, LILYGO T-QT, TDisplay v1.14, ESP32-2432S028R, and M5-StampS3. The flashing process should take less than one minute.
ESP32C3 code for 1.44inch display.
This desktop gadget, based on ESP32 C3, is a mini-TV and unique design artwork. It features a 1.44-inch LCD screen, WiFi connectivity for displaying weather and time, and a portable pendant design.
Ricardo Lima Caratti releases an Arduino library that simplifies the use of the QN8066 FM transceiver, making it easier for hobbyists to build FM radio projects.
Blog posts on various topics, including tech, watchy, and more
Arduino Alvik: A Cross-Discipline Tool for Robotics and Programming
* Easy programming: The Alvik is powered by the versatile Nano ESP32, which streamlines the learning curve in robotics with its comprehensive programming suite that includes MicroPython and Arduino language.
* Robotic potential: The Alvik comes with multiple integrated sensors, including a Time of Flight, RGB color and line-following array, 6-axis gyroscope and accelerometer, and touchable buttons. This allows users to tackle a range of innovative, real-world projects.
* Design flexibility: The Alvik features LEGO Technic connectors, allowing users to personalize the robot and expand its capabilities. It also has M3 screw connectors for custom 3D or laser-cutter designs.
* Connectivity: The Alvik has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity, making it easy to connect to other devices.
* Easy programming: The Alvik is powered by the versatile Nano ESP32, which streamlines the learning curve in robotics with its comprehensive programming suite that includes MicroPython and Arduino language.
* Robotic potential: The Alvik comes with multiple integrated sensors, including a Time of Flight, RGB color and line-following array, 6-axis gyroscope and accelerometer, and touchable buttons. This allows users to tackle a range of innovative, real-world projects.
* Design flexibility: The Alvik features LEGO Technic connectors, allowing users to personalize the robot and expand its capabilities. It also has M3 screw connectors for custom 3D or laser-cutter designs.
* Connectivity: The Alvik has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity, making it easy to connect to other devices.
