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Pi Zero Handheld, Arduino TensorFlow Weather Prediction, MangoPI RISC-V and More!

The Electromaker Show · 16 Feb 2022 · 33m · Episode 73

What this episode covers

Host Ian reviews a wide range of maker hardware, highlighting a detailed Arduino Nano BLE 33 weather station that uses TensorFlow Lite for air quality prediction, and a DIY RGB mood lamp called Loopy built around the Digispark ATtiny85. He covers the Penkesu, a retro handheld PC powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and the Roundy Pi, a Kickstarter project featuring a circular screen with RP2040 or ESP8266 options. The episode also discusses the MangoPi Nezha MQ RISC-V development board, Aspinity's analog ML chip, and a bio-hybrid fish made from human heart cells.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Aspinity, Silicon Labs
Products
Penkesu, Roundy Pi, MangoPi Nezha MQ, Thunderboard Sense 2
Chips
Arduino Nano BLE 33, Digispark ATtiny85, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, RP2040, ESP8266, STM32
Tools
TensorFlow Lite
Also
Phil's Lab

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