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RISC V Raspberry Pi Zero, DIY Haptics, ESP32 and more!

The Electromaker Show · 13 Apr 2022 · 27m · Episode 78

What this episode covers

The host discusses the MangoPi MQ Pro, a RISC-V board in a Raspberry Pi Zero form factor, noting its Allwinner D1 chip and potential to bypass current silicon shortages. He highlights the SparkFun MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor Ecosystem, emphasizing the critical safety advice to use USB isolators when connecting biosensors to computers. The episode also covers the ESP32 Audio Development Board on Crowd Supply, featuring a Maxim Integrated MAX98357A amplifier, and a DIY haptic input knob using a brushless DC motor.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
MangoPi MQ Pro, SparkFun MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor Ecosystem, Silicon Labs Blue Gecko Express BGX13P, ESP32 Audio Development Board, Thingy:91
Chips
Allwinner D1, Maxim Integrated MAX98357A
Also
Dave's Garage, Trenton Computer Festival

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