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Hi all!

Check out the news section, this week, where we have an abundance of medical, or body-based gizmos that could prove valuable with respect to accessibility and healthcare. From UC San Diego’s passive RFID sensors that gather environmental data without batteries, to MIT’s innovative mouthpiece enabling hands-free device control.

There's also a huge range of projects and products for you to salivate over and perhaps, tackle yourself:

• if you’re looking for hands-on inspiration, try building a wind speed sensor with an ESP32

• if you're interested in display projects, make a portable mini monitor for monitoring servers or Raspberry Pi projects, or

• if you’re up for a bit of retro tech fun, check out the $14 Mac clone powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico

Hope you enjoy! Until next week,

VoltJots

MIT researchers craft mouthpiece with sensors and hands-free interface🔗

Researchers at MIT developed a mouthpiece featuring sensors and a hands-free interface that allows users to control digital devices effortlessly. This innovative technology aims to enhance communication for those with physical limitations, providing a seamless way to interact with the digital world.

Germany launches €12M microelectronics skills academy to meet industry demand🔗

Germany has launched a €12 million microelectronics skills academy to tackle the growing demand for skilled workers in the microelectronics field. This initiative focuses on providing hands-on training and education, ensuring that the workforce meets industry needs and fosters innovation in technology.

New haptic patch transmits complexity of touch to the skin🔗

Researchers have developed a haptic patch that delivers complex sensations like pressure and twisting via 19 silicone-encapsulated actuators. The flexible, energy-efficient device could aid people with visual impairments or provide feedback to prosthetic users.

Medical sensor uses novel elastic conductive film🔗

Check out this sensor - it's a flexible, wireless device that uses a novel elastic conductive film with “micro-wrinkles” to measure pressure, allowing it to be bent and folded without fracturing.

I built a portable mini monitor for servers and Raspberry PI🔗

This guide shows you how to build a portable mini monitor that’s perfect for servers and Raspberry Pi projects. You'll find a detailed list of materials, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to create your own compact and functional display.

$14 Mac clone made with a Raspberry Pi Pico🔗

Check out a cool project where a Raspberry Pi Pico powers a Mac clone, that runs macOS-like software.

Simple photovoltaic charger – solar power module with back-up🔗

Create an easy solar charger that harnesses sunlight to charge batteries while providing a backup power option.

Fun with FuseSoC🔗

FuseSoC is an open-source system for managing IP cores and automating FPGA tool flows, enabling easier reuse and integration of FPGA designs. It supports multiple vendors and simplifies configuration, helping developers focus more on design and less on setup.

IoT decibel meter with sound sensor & ESP8266🔗

Build a cool IoT decibel meter that measures sound levels using an ESP8266 and a sound sensor.

Interfacing XBee Module with Raspberry Pi Pico & MicroPython🔗

Connect an XBee module to a Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython to add wireless communication in your projects.

Renesas streamlines its ARM Cortex M85 microcontrollers🔗

Renesas launched its ARM Cortex-M85 microcontrollers, enhancing performance and power efficiency for embedded applications. With advanced AI capabilities and high-speed connectivity, these microcontrollers offer improved processing and flexibility for developers tackling complex tasks.

Arduino's Opta family gains a new industrial automation capability: OPC UA support🔗

Arduino's Opta family now offers OPC UA support, enhancing its capability for industrial automation. This update allows seamless integration with various systems, boosting interoperability and making data exchange easier in smart manufacturing.

STMicroelectronics rolls out biosensor for health and fitness wearables🔗

STMicroelectronics launches a new biosensor designed for health and fitness wearables, offering precise measurement of vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels. This innovative sensor allows users to monitor their health seamlessly and supports the development of smarter, more connected fitness devices.

Firefly’s Core-3576JD4: An AIoT board capable of vision computing🔗

The Firefly's Core 3576JD4 is an AIoT board that combines powerful vision computing with efficient processing capabilities. It offers a range of interfaces, making it ideal for various smart applications in AI and IoT technologies.

Understanding memory’s RowHammer challenge🔗

Rambus explores the RowHammer vulnerability, where repeated access to specific memory rows causes bit flips in adjacent rows, threatening system stability. This article dives into prevention strategies and technological advances aimed at mitigating this challenge in memory design.

The impact of Wi-Fi 7 on the future of IoT🔗

Wi-Fi 7 promises to greatly enhance Internet of Things (IoT) devices by offering faster speeds, increased capacity, and lower latency. This technology allows for more reliable connections and supports a larger number of devices, which opens up exciting possibilities for smart homes and industries.

Next-gen transparent semiconductor material could make electronics efficient, faster🔗

Scientists have created a super-transparent semiconductor that's basically like giving electronics a speed boost while using way less power. What's really cool is that this new material combines the best of both worlds - it's got the speed of traditional semiconductors but it's see-through like glass, which could lead to some pretty wild innovations in transparent electronics and solar cells.

This mechanical television uses an ESP32, a motor, and an ultraviolet LED to display videos🔗

Here's a fascinating project about a mechanical TV using an ESP32 microcontroller, a spinning disk, and a UV LED. What's really cool is that it creates moving images by syncing a rapidly flashing UV LED with a spinning disk, and while the resolution isn't exactly HD quality (it's just 32x32 pixels), it's still a pretty awesome project.

November 2024