Michael Kozlowski writes that Seeed Studio's reTerminal Sticky is an e-paper device arriving September 15th to serve as a shared household reminder hub. It features an E-Ink touchscreen for displaying notes, weather updates, and messages on magnetic surfaces like refrigerators or walls.
- Features voice transcription via physical buttons and remote control through the Seeedash app.
- Supports Home Assistant integration using ESPHome or custom OpenDisplay firmware.
- Includes a 750 mAh battery that lasts up to months in Battery Saver Mode.
- Features voice transcription via physical buttons and remote control through the Seeedash app.
- Supports Home Assistant integration using ESPHome or custom OpenDisplay firmware.
- Includes a 750 mAh battery that lasts up to months in Battery Saver Mode.
Jean-Luc Aufranc writes that Seeed Studio’s reTerminal Sticky is a 3.97-inch magnetic touch ePaper display powered by an ESP32-S3 microcontroller. This device can serve as an e-reader, live dashboard, or home automation controller via support for open-source firmware like Crosspoint, TRMNL, and ESPHome. It features a capacitive touchscreen and edge computing capabilities through its built-in microphone.
- 800 x 480 resolution with four levels of grayscale
- Includes temperature/humidity sensors and a 3-axis accelerometer
- Equipped with a 750 mAh battery providing approximately seven days of standby time
- Retails for $49.90
- 800 x 480 resolution with four levels of grayscale
- Includes temperature/humidity sensors and a 3-axis accelerometer
- Equipped with a 750 mAh battery providing approximately seven days of standby time
- Retails for $49.90
The upcoming XTEINK X4 Pro, also known as the X4P or X4 Pro V2, is an ultra-portable 4.3-inch E-Ink touchscreen e-reader scheduled for announcement on July 21st. Priced at approximately $99 USD, this premium version of the minimalist X4 adds highly requested features such as integrated lighting and a slim 5.98mm profile.
* 220 PPI E-Ink touchscreen with physical page-turn buttons.
* Integrated reading light for low-light environments.
* 16 GB internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 1,000 mAh battery.
* Magnetic pogo-pin charging system (USB-C adapter included).
* Support for EPUB and TXT formats via micro SD or cloud sync.
* 220 PPI E-Ink touchscreen with physical page-turn buttons.
* Integrated reading light for low-light environments.
* 16 GB internal memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 1,000 mAh battery.
* Magnetic pogo-pin charging system (USB-C adapter included).
* Support for EPUB and TXT formats via micro SD or cloud sync.
The Orange Pi Zero 2W is a compact and powerful single-board computer designed for efficiency and versatility in IoT, smart home, and media applications. Powered by the Allwinner H618 quad-core Cortex-A53 processor, it offers high performance with low power consumption and supports various memory configurations to suit different project needs.
Key features include:
- Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.5GHz with Mali G31 MP2 graphics.
- LPDDR4 memory options of 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, or 4GB.
- Integrated Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless connectivity.
- Compact PCB size of 30mm x 65mm.
- Extensive expansion capabilities via a 24-pin connector and a 40-pin GPIO port.
- Support for multiple operating systems including Android 12 TV, Debian, Ubuntu, and Orange Pi OS (Arch).
Key features include:
- Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.5GHz with Mali G31 MP2 graphics.
- LPDDR4 memory options of 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, or 4GB.
- Integrated Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless connectivity.
- Compact PCB size of 30mm x 65mm.
- Extensive expansion capabilities via a 24-pin connector and a 40-pin GPIO port.
- Support for multiple operating systems including Android 12 TV, Debian, Ubuntu, and Orange Pi OS (Arch).
The $69 NanoKVM-USB 4K brings high-res 60 FPS streaming to hobbyists, turning a pro sysadmin tool into a versatile gadget for the homelab. It allows for 4K video streaming and can be used for tasks beyond system administration, such as video playback and even gaming.
Discussion about configuring SpotPear with DeepSeek for voice assistance in Home Assistant using ESPHome.
The Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 (V4) is an ESP32-S3-based off-grid LoRa/Meshtastic communicator with solar charging, optional GNSS, and a high 28dBm transmit power.
* **Compatibility:** Supports both Raspberry Pi 5 and Jetson Orin Nano.
* **Compact Design:** Space-efficient with integrated cooling fan(s).
* **1.3” OLED Screen:** Displays system status and information.
* **Interface Retention:** Maintains access to original USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and GPIO ports.
* **Storage Expansion:** Raspberry Pi 5 version includes a PCIe M.2 socket for SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).
* **Cooling:** Equipped with 3 cooling fans.
* **RTC Support:** Raspberry Pi version supports Real Time Clock functionality.
* **Material:** Aluminum alloy and acrylic construction.
* **Compact Design:** Space-efficient with integrated cooling fan(s).
* **1.3” OLED Screen:** Displays system status and information.
* **Interface Retention:** Maintains access to original USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and GPIO ports.
* **Storage Expansion:** Raspberry Pi 5 version includes a PCIe M.2 socket for SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).
* **Cooling:** Equipped with 3 cooling fans.
* **RTC Support:** Raspberry Pi version supports Real Time Clock functionality.
* **Material:** Aluminum alloy and acrylic construction.
Seeed Studio introduces the SenseCAP Solar Node Series (P1 and P1-Pro) – solar-powered meshtastic nodes for reliable, off-grid mesh networking. These devices are designed for outdoor use, emergency communication, and remote data management, offering features like long-range communication, GPS (P1-Pro), and easy deployment.
