New 2GB Raspberry Pi Benchmarked, E-Ink Typewriters, ARM SBC Laptops, and much more!

The Electromaker Show · 24 Aug 2024 · 27m · Episode 152

What this episode covers

The host reviews several maker projects, including Eamon Magd’s automated Stroop Waffle system using OpenCV and an ESP8266-based One Ring home automation notification device. He highlights the GenBook RK3588 modular ARM laptop and the Zerowriter e-ink typewriter on Crowd Supply, then benchmarks the new $50 Raspberry Pi 5 2GB variant against higher-RAM models. Finally, he covers Adafruit’s move to Industry City in Brooklyn and their new Metro RP2350 board.

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makers and hobbyists, founders before launch, early-stage companies and established companies

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Companies: Adafruit
Products: GenBook RK3588, Zerowriter, Raspberry Pi 5, Metro RP2350
Chips: ESP8266
Tools: OpenCV
Also: Stroop Waffle

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New 2GB Raspberry Pi Benchmarked, E-Ink Typewriters, ARM SBC Laptops, and much more!

What this episode covers

Most relevant to

Topics

Mentioned

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