MiniPC Show #109 – 8gb RPI 4 …. Why??, ETA Prime Giveaway and ESP32 Watch

An open platform device to use and create.
This device can act like central device and build your project around it. You can build the Add-on for it on the use case. Like Radio, GPS add-on etc. Do home automation. The whole project is based on Raspberry pi and Ardinuo.

https://mutantc.gitlab.io/
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Getting Started with Qoitech Otii Developer Tool using ESP8266 and Raspberry Pi 4 Boards
Last month, I received Qoitech Otii Arc power supply, power meter, and DAQ unit that aims at helping hardware and software engineers develop energy-efficient products.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/20/getting-started-with-qoitech-otii-developer-tool-using-esp8266-and-raspberry-pi-4-boards/
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Gentoo-Based exGENT Linux Now Available for Raspberry Pi 4
Developer Arne Exton is experimenting with new projects and released a version of his exGENT Linux distribution for the latest Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer.

https://9to5linux.com/gentoo-based-exgent-linux-now-available-for-raspberry-pi-4
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Deploying Gateway using a Raspberry Pi, DNS over HTTPS and Pi-hole
Like many who are able, I am working remotely and in this post, I describe some of the ways to deploy Cloudflare Gateway directly from your home. Gateway?s DNS filtering protects networks from malware, phishing, ransomware and other security threats.

https://blog.cloudflare.com/deploying-gateway-using-a-raspberry-pi-dns-over-https-and-pi-hole/
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Portainer
It has never been so easy to manage Docker. Portainer provides a detailed overview of Docker and allows you to manage containers, images, networks and volumes. It is also really easy to deploy, you are just one Docker command away from running Portainer anywhere.

https://portainer.io
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$50 ODROID-C4 is a single board computer with 4GB RAM, quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor
The Raspberry Pi isn?t the only single-board computer in town, and the folks at Hardkernel have been making some impressive alternatives for years. The new ODROID-C4 is a pretty good example.

https://liliputing.com/2020/04/50-odroid-c4-is-a-single-board-computer-with-4gb-ram-quad-core-arm-cortex-a55-processor.html
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Ampere eMAG 64bit Arm Workstation Enables Native Arm Development
Over the last few years, several companies have come up with 64-bit Arm workstation to allow developers to test Arm code natively which may be important to avoid network delays or test applications requiring video or graphics.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/25/ampere-emag-64bit-arm-workstation-enables-native-arm-development/
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Librem Mini
Small form-factor mini-PC that puts freedom, privacy and security first. The most accessible Librem, highly requested by the community, with PureOS, PureBoot (coreboot +Heads) and Librem Key support.

https://puri.sm/products/librem-mini/
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Raspberry Pi Cluster Part 1: Provisioning with Ansible and temperature monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana
I decided to build a Raspberry Pi cluster to give me a platform with which I can practice distributed computing technologies without needing to rely on a cloud provider.

https://www.dinofizzotti.com/blog/2020-04-10-raspberry-pi-cluster-part-1-provisioning-with-ansible-and-temperature-monitoring-using-prometheus-and-grafana/
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New Banana Pi SBCs slim down for low-power IoT
Banana Pi?s ?BPI-F2P? SBC runs Linux on a quad -A7 SunPlus SP7021 and offers dual LAN with PoE plus 40-pin GPIO. Also new is a ?BPI-EAI80 AIoT? SBC with a dual Cortex-M4 Edgeless EAI80 MCU with 300-GOPS NPU.

http://linuxgizmos.com/new-banana-pi-sbcs-slim-down-for-low-power-iot/
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Raspberry Pi 4 vs ODROID-C4 Features Comparison
Yesterday, Hardkernel launched ODROID-C4 Amlogic S905X3 SBC as an update to ODROID-C2 SBC launched in 2016.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/24/raspberry-pi-4-vs-odroid-c4-features-comparison/
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Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera
The High Quality Camera is designed to accept CS-mount lenses and, with the supplied adapter, C-mount lenses.

https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-high-quality-camera/
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Raspberry Pi gains a new 12.3-megapixel camera and interchangeable lenses
The Raspberry Pi can be used for all sorts of maker projects, and the foundation has offered camera modules for it since 2013, adding vision-related functionality. The first module was a modest 5-megapixel affair that was eventually replaced by an 8-megapixel Sony sensor four years ago.

https://betanews.com/2020/04/30/raspberry-pi-12-3-megapixel-camera/
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CutiePi designs an open source, Raspberry Pi-powered Linux tablet (crowdfunding coming soon)
The CutiePi is a Linux tablet with an 8 inch display, a handle, and an open source design ? you can find details about the tablet?s software, printed circuit board, and design files for making your own 3D-printed case at github. First unveiled last summer, the project is still in development.

https://liliputing.com/2020/04/cutiepi-designs-an-open-source-raspberry-pi-powered-linux-tablet-crowdfunding-coming-soon.html
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ODROID-Go Advance Black Edition Gets WiFi, R2/L2 Button, and USB-C Power Input
At the end of last year, Hardkernel launched ODROID-GO Advance portable Linux retro game console powered by a Rockchip RK3326 processor with 1GB RAM, and a 3.5? color display.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/05/03/odroid-go-advance-black-edition-gets-wifi-r2-l2-button-and-usb-c-power-input/
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YouTuber uses an NES console as a PC case and manages to fit a GTX 1660 Super in it
He actually made it fit. YouTuber Equalo has turned an NES console into a PC case, and with a few modifications, managed to fit a GTX 1660 Super into it.

https://www.vg247.com/2020/05/02/youtuber-uses-nes-console-pc-case-rams-gtx-1660-super/
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90 Days With The Pinebook Pro
So earlier this year I reviewed the PineBook Pro. I was pretty impressed with it at the time, but am I still enamored with this $200 laptop? I?ve now been using it for at least 90 days. I know that because I haven?t rebooted it in 90 days. Really.

https://www.jeremymorgan.com/blog/linux/90-days-with-pinebook-pro/
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Rockchip RK3588 8K TV Box Triples as 5G & WiFi 6 Router, Home Automation Gateway
Rockchip RK3588 hexa-core Cortex-A76/A55 processor was only expected in the second half of 2020 for IoT and vision/AI applications, but at least one company is working on a 3-in-1 product based on Rockchip high-end processor with a ?5G AIoT 8K TV box? that also works as a 5G and WiFi 6, and with

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/28/rockchip-rk3588-8k-tv-box-triples-as-5g-wifi-6-router-home-automation-gateway/
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Argon One Case Brings All Raspberry Pi 4 Connectors on One Side
Due to its small size, the Raspberry Pi 4 board has Ethernet and USB ports on one side, and micro HDMI ports, AV port, and USB-C port on another side. This may not be an issue for most people, but having all ports on one side may make cable management easier.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/05/04/argon-one-case-brings-all-raspberry-pi-4-connectors-on-one-side/
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HP ThinPro Go is a USB stick that turns any PC into a thin client
HP is introducing two new Thin Client solutions that will be available in the coming months. The HP mt22 Mobile Thin Client looks like a laptop, but it?s designed to let enterprise customers connect to a remote server.

https://liliputing.com/2020/05/hp-thinpro-go-is-a-usb-stick-that-turns-any-pc-into-a-thin-client.html
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NANOTE 7? 2-in-1 Mini Laptop with Intel Atom X5 Processor to Launch for $185 in Japan
Mini laptops have been a thing for the last 2 or 3 years thanks to companies such as GPD and OneNote.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/04/28/nanote-7-2-in-1-mini-laptop-with-intel-atom-x5-processor-to-launch-for-185-in-japan/
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https://www.worproject.ml
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Nextcloud Deck 1.0 available today, plus Deck 1.0 for Android! ? Nextcloud
Over the last months, the popular Kanban task management app for Nextcloud, Deck, has seen a rewrite of its front-end to the new Vue UI components. This brings a more unified interface with the rest of Nextcloud and accelerated development.

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-deck-1-0-available-today-plus-deck-for-android
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3.5-inch SBC offers Ryzen V1000 and up to four GbE ports
Axiomtek?s 3.5-inch ?CAPA13R? SBC features AMD?s Ryzen Embedded V1000 and offers quad display support, 2x M.2 slots, and up to 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports. Axiomtek has launched a 3.5-inch SBC that offers a choice of two quad-core members of AMD?s Ryzen Embedded V1000 family: the 3.

http://linuxgizmos.com/?p=68756/
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Malolo’s screw-less / snap fit Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Case & Stands
Please note: This is an adapted version of my Raspberry Pi 3 case that I modified to fit the Raspberry Pi 4. I do not yet own the Raspberry Pi 4 myself. However Thingiverse user Haz1 was kind enough to patiently print several iterations of the case and send me pictures to check the fit.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3723561
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https://easydigitalkey.com/gb/
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EasyDK Open Source Cloud Media Platform is Made for Raspberry Pi 3/4
French startup MMPhygital has developed EasyDK (Easy Digital Key) open-source, Python-based cloud media platform designed for Raspberry Pi 3 & 4 SBC?s that allows users to manage and view media content from local storage or cloud storage (2GB free) using a web management interface.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/05/11/easydk-open-source-cloud-media-platform-is-made-for-raspberry-pi-3-4/
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MNT Reform Open Source Hardware Laptop Launched for $999 and Up (Crowdfunding)
MNT Reform DIY Arm Linux laptop has been in the works at least since 2017. The open source hardware laptop is also fully modular with Boundary Devices Nitrogen8M SoM featuring NXP i.MX 8M quad-core Cortex-A53 processor and 4GB RAM, M.2 NVMe SSD storage, and standard, replaceable 18650 batteries.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/05/09/mnt-reform-open-source-hardware-laptop/
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Build an automatic router rebooter with $3 in parts
One of the first things to do when your internet connection goes down is to turn off your router, wait a moment, and turn it back on again (something that works for a surprising number of computer issues).

https://liliputing.com/2020/05/build-an-automatic-router-rebooter-with-3-in-parts.html
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Modify a disk image to create a Raspberry Pi-based homelab
Building a homelab can be a fun way to entertain yourself while learning new concepts and experimenting with new technologies. Thanks to the popularity of single-board computers (SBCs), led by the Raspberry Pi, it is easier than ever to build a multi-computer lab right from the comfort of your home.

https://opensource.com/article/20/5/disk-image-raspberry-pi
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Truly WiFi Extender
Truly WiFi Extender is a WiFi repeater based on Raspberry Pi Zero W. It makes a nice alternative to a commercial WiFi repeater combining low-cost (under 10USD) and highly customizable software. It can also run some ad-blocking solutions such as?pi- hole?as well.

https://hackaday.io/project/171296-truly-wifi-extender
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WiFi 6 Embedded SBC Features Qualcomm IPQ6018 Processor, Gigabit & 2.5Gbps Ethernet Ports
Last year, we covered Dakota DR40x9 Wave-2 AC router board powered by Qualcomm IPQ4019 or IPQ4029 quad-core Cortex-A7 WiSoC, but there?s now a new Qualcomm based embedded SBC supporting WiFi 6. DR6018 (aka AP.CP01 or just CP01) is powered by Qualcomm IPQ6018 quad-core Cortex-A53 WiSoC with 802.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/05/11/wifi-6-embedded-sbc-features-qualcomm-ipq6018-processor-gigabit-2-5gbps-ethernet-ports/
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