Mesh versus single router: A practical guide to home WiFi

Testing reveals when mesh networks are worth it, and when a traditional router does the job. A practical guide for Australian households.

CORE: Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, SDR nerds, makers, and beginners all welcome. No experience required or expected.

Groove Boxer Briefs

SparkFun OpenScale IoT – An ESP32 board with HX711 ADC for smart scales with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

The SparkFun OpenScale - IoT project is a ready-to-use ESP32-based IoT smart scale with open-source hardware and firmware support that makes it easy to read precise weight data from load cells without writing custom code from scratch for basic operation. It handles amplification via the HX711 24-bit ADC, calibration, temperature compensation (using the onboard TMP102 and an optional external DS18B20 probe), and serial output/configuration through a simple text-based menu. It also features Wi-Fi for live data and OTA firmware updates, requiring no dedicated apps—just standard terminal tools and a browser for viewing data. Additionally, there is a Qwiic I²C connector for adding extra sensors or displays. The board operates from 5 V with a typical current consumption of 80 to 100 mA, supports selectable output data rates of 10 or 80 SPS, and includes an adjustable gain for accurate measurements in long-term monitoring setups. SparkFun OpenScale - IoT Specifications: Wireless

Planet News Roundup

This is a roundup of articles from the openSUSE community listed on planet.opensuse.org. The community blog feed aggregator lists the featured highlights bel...

G572 - Router 5G NR BE7200 Wi-Fi 7

Conectividad 5G NR: soporta 5G NR con velocidades de hasta 7,01 Gbps de bajada y 2,5 Gbps de subida para Internet ultrarrápido Potente cobertura Wi-Fi 7: ofrece velocidades Wi-Fi de hasta 7,2 Gbps, lo que garantiza experiencias en línea fluidas e ininterrumpidas Configuración sin fibra: basta con insertar una tarjeta SIM para disfrutar de Internet instantáneo a alta velocidad, sin necesidad de cables Conectividad WAN 2.5G: equipado con un puerto WAN de 2,5 G para aplicaciones de banda ancha más rápidas y con mayor consumo de ancho de banda Failover: Ranura para tarjeta SIM para conexión 5G directa, con respaldo de Ethernet WAN para mantenerle siempre conectado Extensión de antena externa sin esfuerzo: instalación flexible para mejorar la intensidad de la señal y ampliar el área de cobertura Conecte hasta 256 dispositivos perfecto para hogares inteligentes y pequeñas empresas Seguridad integral Seguridad robusta y privacidad: soporta los últimos protocolos de seguridad Wi-fi y certificación de ciberseguridad Gestión avanzada pero intuitiva configuración rápida y control sencillo a través de la aplicación D-Link FALCON o la interfaz web Fabricado en Taiwán calidad y rendimiento garantizados

Esparagus Audio Brick ESP32-based DIN-rail 65W Hi-Fi amplifier supports Home Assistant and Squeezelite (Crowdfunding)

Sonocotta (Andriy Malyshenko), the developer of Esparagus “Media Center”, HiFi-Amped, Louder Raspberry Pi, and Louder Raspberry Hat Plus, has returned to Crowd Supply with the Esparagus Audio Brick, a compact ESP32 or ESP32-S3-powered Hi-Fi Class-D amplifier with Home Assistant support. With support for Music Assistant, Snapcast, and Logitech Media Server (LMS), the module can be used to build whole-home audio setups, retrofit vintage speakers with modern streaming features, or power custom speaker configurations such as subwoofers or bi-amp systems. The board is built around an ESP32 or ESP32-S3 dual-core microcontroller with 16 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM, and features Wi-Fi with optional W5500 SPI Ethernet for connectivity. Audio is processed via a Texas Instruments TAS5825M stereo I²S DAC with an integrated 65 W Class-D amplifier, and includes a DSP for a 15-band equalizer and hardware fault management. Other features include a USB Type-C port with a CH340 chip for