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Avaota F2 – Allwinner V861 RISC-V SBC targets AI cameras with PTZ and audio support

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/19/avaota-f2-allwinner-v861-risc-v-sbc-targets-ai-cameras-with-ptz-and-audio-support/

Avaota F2 – Allwinner V861 RISC-V SBC targets AI cameras with PTZ and audio support

Avaota F2 is the first SBC based on an Allwinner V861 dual-core 64-bit RISC-V SoC with 128MB on-chip DDR3 memory, support for 4K cameras, a H.265 video codec, and a 1 TOPS AI accelerator. It's an update to the earlier Avaota F1 camera board based on an Allwinner V821 SoC. The new open-source hardware F2 SBC offers several benefits, including support for both Full HD and 4K camera sensors, motor control for the PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) feature, and improved audio support through speaker (one) and microphone (two) connectors. However, the F1 also included WiFi, which the Avaota F2 lacks. Avaota F2 specifications: SoC – Allwinner V861M2-XXX CPU Dual-Core RISC-V XuanTie C907 (RV64GCBV/RV32GGCBV) clocked up to 1.4GHz with RVV 1.0 extensions Single-core RISC-V XuanTie E907 (RV32IMAFC) clocked up to 800MHz VPU Video Encoder H.264/H.265 up to  4K @ 25fps (M)JPEG up to 8192×8192 Video Decoder – (M)JPEG up to 1080p60 AI accelerator

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cnx-software.comMar 12

COM HPC Mini-sized VersaLogic Raptor “Embedded Processing Unit” features 13th gen Intel Core i5-1345URE or Processor U300E SoC

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/12/com-hpc-mini-sized-versalogic-raptor-embedded-processing-unit-features-13th-gen-intel-core-i5-1345ure-or-processor-u300e-soc/

COM HPC Mini-sized VersaLogic Raptor “Embedded Processing Unit” features 13th gen Intel Core i5-1345URE or Processor U300E SoC

VersaLogic Raptor (VL-EPU-5530) Embedded Processing Unit is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1345URE or Processor U300E SoC and designed for high-performance computing applications in harsh environments with a -40 to +85°C temperature range and MIL-STD-202H shock and vibration qualification. The COM HPC Mini-sized (95 x 80 x 36mm) board supports up to 64 GB of soldered-down LPDDR5 memory, features vertical USB4, USB 3.0 Type-A, and mini DisplayPort connectors, two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports with TSN support, and three M.2 expansion sockets for NVMe SSDs, AI accelerators, or other expansion modules. Specifications: Raptor Lake SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor U300E 5-core/6-thread processor with 1x P-core @ 1.1 GHz / 4.3 GHz (Turbo) 4x E-cores up to 3.2 GHz (Turbo), 8MB Cache, 48EU Intel UHD Graphics up to 1.1 GHz; PBP: 15W Intel Core i5-1345URE 10-core/12-thread processor with 2x P-cores @ 1.4 GHz / 4.6 GHz (Turbo), 8x

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Show threadGareth HalfacreeMar 11

Secondly and, again, lastly but no means leastly, there's a new BeagleBoard in town: the BeagleBadge, a TI-powered (naturally) open-hardware single-board computer with, unusually for the family, an ePaper screen and a bunch of integrated sensors.

https://www.hackster.io/news/beagleboard-org-unveils-the-beaglebadge-a-compact-all-in-one-open-hardware-epaper-badge-board-db18e2ec51b5

#Technology #News #Hackster #SingleBoardComputer #Badge #OpenHardware

BeagleBoard.org Unveils the BeagleBadge, a Compact All-In-One Open-Hardware ePaper Badge Board

Application-class Texas Instrument chip delivers support for Linux, Zephyr RTOS, LVGL, MicroPython, Meshtastic and ActivityPub.

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cnx-software.comMar 10

Makerfabs CM0IQ – An ultra-compact (42x36mm) Raspberry Pi CM0 Lite board

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/10/makerfabs-cm0iq-ultra-compact-42x36mm-raspberry-pi-cm0-lite-board/

Makerfabs CM0IQ – An ultra-compact (42x36mm) Raspberry Pi CM0 Lite board

The CM0IQ is an ultra-compact board based on the Raspberry Pi CM0 Lite Compute Module. It measures just 42 × 36 mm and squeezes multiple interfaces into a 15.1 cm² footprint, making it suitable for space-constrained applications such as robotics, IoT devices, and custom hardware integrations. Despite being smaller than a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W (19.5 cm²), the CM0IQ manages to include a full-sized USB-A port, a Micro HDMI port, and 4-lane MIPI CSI and DSI connectors. To fit everything into this small footprint, the designer also relied on a 1.27 mm 40-pin GPIO header rather than the standard 2.54 mm header. The board also features a USB Type-C for power, a microSD card slot for storage, 5V solder pads for power input, and four M2 mounting threads. Raspberry Pi CM0IQ Specifications: SoM – Raspberry Pi CM0 Lite SoC – Broadcom BCM2710A1 CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.0 GHz

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cnx-software.comMar 10

BeagleBadge – A Linux-powered 4.2-inch ePaper badge based on TI Sitara AM62L32 SoC

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/10/beaglebadge-a-linux-powered-4-2-inch-epaper-badge-based-on-ti-sitara-am62l32-soc/

BeagleBadge – A Linux-powered 4.2-inch ePaper badge based on TI Sitara AM62L32 SoC

The BeagleBoard.org Foundation has just introduced the BeagleBadge featuring a 4.2-inch ePaper display and a Linux-capable Texas Instruments Sitara AML62L32 dual-core Cortex-A53 SoC. It's quite feature-rich for a badge, as it offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 LE, and LoRa/LoRaWAN connectivity, various motion and environmental sensors, a USB 2.0 host port, Mikrobus, Grove, and QWIIC expansion connectors, a 4-way joystick, a buzzer, and a range of buttons and LEDs. BeagleBadge specifications: SoC - Texas Instruments Sitara AM62L32 dual-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.25GHz System Memory - 256 MB (128M x 16bit) LPDDR4 @ 1600 MHz Storage 4GB eMMC flash 256Mbit OSPI flash 32Kbit EEPROM MicroSD card slot Display 4.2-inch ePaper display via 24-pin FPC Connector MIPI DSI connector for LCD Wireless 2.4 GHz WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 via BeagleMod CC3301-1216 module with MHF4 Connector LoRaWAN via Wio SX1262 module with u.FL Connector USB USB 2.0 Type-A host port USB Type-C

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Gareth HalfacreeMar 9

A very late #Hackster round-up today, as I tick it off the to-do list before crawling into bed. Travel is mostly sitting down, how can it possibly be so tiring?

First up, #Arduino couldn't wait until #EmbeddedWorld2026 opens tomorrow - so it's announced the new shiny VENTUNO Q, which is a hopped-up UNO Q designed for robotics and, yes, machine learning at the edge.

https://www.hackster.io/news/arduino-celebrates-turning-21-with-the-ventuno-q-a-high-performance-sbc-for-robotics-and-more-f5c2597482ea

#Technology #News #SingleBoardComputer

Arduino Celebrates Turning 21 with the VENTUNO Q, a High-Performance SBC for Robotics and More

Company lifts the lid on its big secret, which will be showcased during Embedded World in Nuremberg this week.

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HackadayMar 9

Last Year in SBCs

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/09/last-year-in-sbcs/

13Mar 9
Last Year in SBCs https://hackaday.com/2026/03/09/last-year-in-sbcs/
#Microcontrollers #RaspberryPi #Reviews #SBC #Singleboardcomputer
Last Year In SBCs

While it might not be comprehensive, [Bret.dk] recently posted a retrospective titled “Every Single Board Computer I Tested in 2025.” The post covers 15 boards from 8 different companie…

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Ajay IyerMar 6

It is cheaper to get a secondhand #android phone and flash #postmarketos than buy an equivalent #raspberrypi . Prices for all SBCs are skyrocketing!

I wanted to do a small project with my niece to introduce her to some basics of #linux and #selfhosting , but it seems that the most difficult part of this enterprise is getting hardware!

@postmarketos #singleboardcomputer @linux

cnx-software.comMar 5

Raspberry Pi CM5 industrial computer features RS485/RS232/CAN Bus/DIO interfaces, dual Ethernet, optional 4G/5G cellular module

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/05/raspberry-pi-cm5-industrial-computer-features-rs485-rs232-can-bus-dio-interfaces-dual-ethernet-optional-4g-5g-cellular-module/

Raspberry Pi CM5 industrial computer features RS485/RS232/CAN Bus/DIO interfaces, dual Ethernet, optional 4G/5G cellular module

Waveshare IPCBOX-CM5 is an industrial-grade mini computer built around the Raspberry Pi CM5, featuring RS485, RS232, CAN Bus, and DI/DO terminal blocks, dual Ethernet, an M.2 socket for NVMe SSDs or AI accelerators, and a wide 7V to 36V DC power input. The system is compatible with all CM5 variants and integrates GbE and 2.5GbE ports, a 4K-capable HDMI video output, multiple USB 3.2/2.0 ports, and an M.2 B-Key slot plus a Nano-SIM card slot for 4G LTE/5G cellular modules. Other features include microSD card support for Raspberry Pi CM5 Lite models, a PWM fan header, a buzzer, an audio jack, an RTC battery header, and a speaker connector. Housed in an aluminum alloy case with heat-dissipation fins, the unit also supports DIN-rail and VESA mounting for industrial control, IoT gateways, smart factory systems, network appliances, and remote monitoring deployments. Waveshare IPCBOX-CM5 Specifications: Compatibility – Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5

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