Topic: open source hardware
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AI Notetakers: Record and Transcribe Meetings Effortlessly
AI-powered physical notetakers are portable hardware devices that record audio and use AI to generate transcripts, summaries, and task lists, ensuring no critical detail is missed. Key devices include the Plaud Note/Pro, Mobvoi TicNote, and Comulytic Note Pro, which vary in features like transcri...
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SparkFun Ends Partnership With Adafruit Over Harassment Claims
SparkFun Electronics has terminated its partnership with Adafruit Industries, citing violations of its corporate Code of Conduct, which will halt the supply of Teensy development boards to Adafruit after January 15, 2026. Adafruit claims the termination is retaliation for reporting serious online...
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Revive Your Wavebird: Open-Source Adapter Unlocks Modern Gaming
The Nintendo Wavebird controller is often unusable today because its original wireless receiver is frequently lost or broken, creating a need for a modern adapter. The open-source **Wave Phoenix** project provides an affordable solution using a compact Bluetooth module and 3D-printed parts, allow...
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Supercharge ROM Emulation to 12MHz with Pico2 PIO
The Pico2ROMEmu uses a Raspberry Pi Pico2 to emulate ROM chips at high speeds (up to 12MHz), offering a cost-effective alternative for restoring vintage computers. Its performance relies on the RP2350's dedicated Programmable I/O blocks, which handle emulation with minimal latency, freeing the ma...
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World's Tiniest GPU Enters Production, Renders 3D in Real-Time
The TinyGPU v2.0 is the world's smallest second-generation GPU, developed by Pongsagon Vichit, capable of real-time 3D rendering with features like rasterization and transformation and lighting. It operates at 25 MHz, rendering low-polygon models at 320x240 resolution with up to 16 colors, achiev...
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