VoltJots

Issue 19

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VoltJots
November 28, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the VoltJots newsletter, providing you hand-curated links to the very best news, projects, and products to help you get your regular electronics fix.

We’ve got a ton of projects for you this week involving ESP32s, Raspberry Pis, and Arduino, ranging from creating your own seismic activity detector to automating your home with the KME platform.

Hope you enjoy! Until next week,

VoltJots

A developer's got DOOM running on the new RP2350-powered DEF CON 32 badge, proving once again that if it's got a screen, someone'll make DOOM work on it.

This latest release introduces minor bug fixes and performance enhancements, ensuring improved stability and usability for CircuitPython users.

Mouser Electronics has created a comprehensive learning platform dedicated to RISC-V, offering resources like tutorials, development kits, and tools to accelerate adoption of the open-source instruction set architecture.

NXP has introduced the industry's first ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless battery management system, designed to enhance EV safety, flexibility, and reliability by replacing traditional wiring with wireless communication.

The iCam and iCamMini thermal cameras use ESP32 microcontrollers and high-precision sensors to translate heat into visible light.

Bjorn combines Raspberry Pi and Tamagotchi-like features to create a unique network penetration testing tool with an interactive, playful interface.

Using the Arduino R4, this project creates a geophone vibration sensor capable of detecting seismic activity and vibrations for educational or experimental use.

A straightforward guide to building a Bluetooth-controlled robot car that you can drive with your smartphone.

Learn how to construct a resistor decade box with a modular design for precise resistance selection.

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding and building with optocouplers and relays. Perfect for those looking to safely control high-voltage devices with Arduino.

A comprehensive tutorial on setting up home automation using ESP32 and the KME platform. It's easier than you might think to make your home smarter.

This guide introduces machine learning on the MaaXBoard OSM, covering hardware setup and deploying your first AI models effectively.

The ESP32 Rainbow is an open-source single-board computer based on the ESP32-S3, emulating the ZX Spectrum while offering modern features for retro computing enthusiasts.

This newly released op-amp delivers dual precision and robust EMC performance, making it ideal for high-accuracy and noise-sensitive applications in industrial and automotive systems.

This compact board pairs the XIAO ESP32S3 with the Wio SX1262 LoRa module, supporting Meshtastic and IoT applications for low-power, long-range communication projects.

A new ultra-thin micro speaker offers powerful audio performance while enabling the design of slimmer, more compact consumer electronic devices.

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