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

LattePanda Mu Ultra Compute Module features Intel Core Ultra 5 226V/7 256V Lunar Lake CPU for AI workloads

The LattePanda Mu Ultra is an x86 Compute Module powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V or Ultra 7 256V Lunar Lake processor and equipped with 16GB of DDR5 memory. Offered in the same compact 69.6 × 60mm form factor as the earlier LattePanda Mu Alder Lake-N system-on-module (N100 or Core i3-N305), it delivers much higher performance, including up 115 TOPS of AI performance. Target applications include robotics, industrial automation, portable instruments, vision AI, and a range of Edge AI applications. LattePanda Mu Ultra Specifications: Lunar Lake SoC (one or the other) Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 226V CPU – Octa-core processor up to 4.5 GHz GPU – 7x Xe-core Intel Arc 130V GPU up to 1.85 GHz AI – 40 TOPS Intel AI Boost; combined up to 97 TOPS Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V CPU – Octa-core processor up to 4.8 GHz GPU – 8x Xe-core Intel Arc […]

September 10, 2026September 9, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Arduino UNO Media Carrier adds MIPI CSI/DSI and audio connectors to UNO Q and VENTUNO Q boards

Arduino UNO Media Carrier board adds three audio jacks, a MIPI DSI display connector, two MIPI CSI camera connectors, and a few RGB LEDs to the Arduino UNO Q and Arduino VENTUNO Q SBCs. Both Arduino “Q” boards already expose MIPI CSI/DSI and audio interfaces, but only through the JMEDIA and JMISC 60-pin headers, which aren’t very convenient. The Arduino UNO Media Carrier board fixes that with 22-pin MIPI connectors and 3.5 audio jacks. Arduino UNO Media Carrier (ASX00083) specifications: Compatible SBCs – Arduino UNO Q and Arduino VENTUNO Q Display I/F – 22-pin MIPI DSI connector compatible with standard MIPI-DSI display modules (5-inch, 8-inch, 10.1-inch Waveshare touch display compatible) Camera I/F – 2x 22-pin MIPI-CSI connectors compatible with IMX219 camera modules like the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 Audio 3.5 mm (MIC-IN/Headphones Out) audio jack 3.5mm Line Out audio jack 3.5mm Ear Out audio jack Host interfaces 60-pin female […]

ESP32-C5 Pico board follows Raspberry Pi Pico form factor, ships with on-board or external antenna

Waveshare ESP32-C5 Pico board brings the ESP32-C5 dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) SoC to the Raspberry Pi Pico form factor. The board features an ESP32-C5-MINI-1 Series module with PCB or external antenna, two 20-pin GPIO headers, a USB-C port for power and programming, Reset and Boot buttons, and a few LEDs. It also supports Li-Ion battery charging and discharging. Waveshare ESP32-C5 Pico specifications: Wireless module – ESP32-C5-MINI-1 or ESP32-C5-MINI-1U Wireless MCU – Espressif Systems ESP32-C5HF4 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor @ up to 240 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ 48 MHz acting as the main processor for power-sensitive applications Memory – 384 KB SRAM on-chip Storage – 320 KB ROM, 4MB SPI flash Wireless Dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 802.11ax WiFi 6, 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4 backward compatibility WiFi modes: Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP + Station mode, and promiscuous mode Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE) with Mesh support, up […]

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Debashis Das - 2 Comments

FREE-WILi 2 portable hacking multitool features two RP2350 MCUs, ESP32-C5, ICE40 FPGA, and Raspberry Pi CM0

The FREE-WILi 2 (Founder Edition) is an open-hardware, portable hacking multitool and lab designed for hardware hackers, pentesters, and embedded system developers. Designed as an “open electronics multitool,” it combines a range of chips and modules into a handheld device, including two Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCUs, an ESP32-C5 for wireless connectivity, a Lattice ICE40UP5K FPGA, and a Raspberry Pi CM0 for running a full Linux OS. The device also features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 14-button physical interface, and modular “Orca” headers for hardware expansion. Its wireless features include 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, sub-GHz RF, NFC, 125kHz RFID, and IR. These features make it very suitable for wireless testing, embedded hardware debugging, real-time control, electronics development, and retro gaming, with support for Adafruit Fruit Jam, PICO-8, and Doom. FREE-WILi 2 specifications: Compute Main MCUs – 2x Raspberry Pi RP2350B (One for main controls, one dedicated to display) SoM – Raspberry […]

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

Arm CSS for Mobile 2 “AI-Native” platform: Arm C2-Ultra and C2-Pro CPU cores, Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU

Arm has introduced the CSS for Mobile 2 platform as an AI-native compute foundation comprised of the Arm C2-Ultra and C2-Pro CPUs with SME2 (Scalable Matrix Extension 2) units and the Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU with dedicated neural accelerators that enable neural graphics to run natively on the GPU. Arm C2-Ultra and C2-Pro CPUs Arm C2-Ultra specifications: Architecture – Armv9.3-A Extensions Armv9.4-A (Some key features) SME2 Extensions SVE2 Extensions Cryptography Extensions RAS Extensions ISA support – AArch64 Microarchitecture Pipeline – Out-of-order Superscalar Neon and SVE2 Optional Cryptography Unit Up to 14x CPUs in cluster 40-bit Physical Addressing Memory System and External Interfaces 64KB (I-Cache), 128KB (D-Cache) 2MB or 3MB L2 Cache Optional, 256KB to 32MB L3 Cache ECC Support Bus interfaces – AMBA AXI5 or CHI.E Optional ACP Optional Peripheral Port Security – TrustZone, Secure-EL2 Interrupts – GIC interface, GICv4.1 PMU – PMUv3 CoreSight – CoreSightv3 Embedded Trace Extension – […]

September 8, 2026September 7, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 10 Comments

YuzukiNeko – A Linux-capable Allwinner F101 RISC-V SBC with Raspberry Pi Pico form factor

YuzukiHD has made another open-source hardware Linux SBC. YuzukiNeko is a Raspberry Pi Pico-sized single board computer powered by a new Allwinner F101 RISC-V SoC. The Allwinner F101 processor features a single 1.008 GHz C907 RISC-V core, 8MB or 16 MB PSRAM, and support for various display interfaces such as MIPI DSI, 24-bit RGB, and LVDS. The YuzukiNeko board itself features the F101 SoC, an SPI NOR flash, a microSD card for storage, a USB-C port, and two 20-pin GPIO headers. YuzukiNeko specifications: SoC – Allwinner F101 CPU – T-head C907 RISC-V core up to 1.008 GHz Memory – 8MB or 16MB PSRAM @ 252 MHz Package – QFN-68 Storage 128 Mbit NOR flash (PY25Q128HA-SUH-IT) MicroSD card slot USB – USB Type-C port for data, power, and programming Expansion 2x 20-pin expansion headers with GPIOs, ADC, 5V, 3.3V, and GND 5x pads with HP out (analog speaker output) and four […]

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs (Sponsored)

When the Part Exists, but the Data Doesn’t Reverse engineering often starts with a physical part but no reliable digital data. In restoration and customization, manual measurement can provide basic dimensions, but it becomes limiting when complex curves, mounting points, and tight clearances need to be captured accurately. MetroY Ultra captures the actual three-dimensional geometry of a part, providing a reliable digital reference for reverse engineering, custom design, and manufacturing. Designing a Custom Motorcycle Seat Tray from Accurate Scan Data In a custom 1984 Honda CB400 build, the builder needed to create a seat tray and seat pan for a custom seat while integrating the rear fender into the modified rear subframe. The challenge was not simply designing a new part, but making that part accurately fit a motorcycle whose geometry had already been modified. Traditionally, this kind of work is often done with welded sheet metal or fiberglass layup. […]

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

XIAO SAMD21 Plus and RP2040 Plus USB-C boards get additional GPIO pins, integrated Li-ion battery management

Seeed Studio has expanded its XIAO Plus Series introduced in 2025, with the XIAO SAMD21 Plus and XIAO RP2040 Plus USB-C boards adding several GPIOs and integrated Li-ion battery management to the XIAO (SAMD21) and XIAO RP2040, launched in 2020 and 2021, respectively, while keeping the same form factor. XIAO SAMD21 Plus Specifications: MCU – Microchip SAMD21G18 Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller at up to 48MHz with 256KB Flash,32KB SRAM USB – 1x USB Type-C port for power and programming Expansion I/Os 2x 7-pin “legacy” headers with 11x analog inputs, 11x digital I/Os, 1x DAC, SPI, UART, and I2C Castellated holes and pads with 16x digital I/Os, I2C,and I2S 3.3V I/O voltage (not 5V tolerant) Misc Reset and Boot buttons RGB LED Charge LED Power Supply 5V via USB-C port Pads for battery On-board PMIC Dimensions – 23.5×17.5 mm Temperature Range – -40°C ~ 85°C The upgraded variant of the XIAO SAMD21 […]