MiniPC Show #114 – Fenix Linux, Comma AI and Brett Loves RGB Lights

fenix linux
En los todos los vídeos se está empleando una Raspberry PI 4 de 2gb de ram, aunque se pueden usar otros modelos. Una Raspberry es un mini ordenador que destaca por ser del tamaño de una tarjeta de crédito, pero no por su potencia.
https://fenixlinux.com/
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PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition Linux Phone Pre-orders to Start Mid-September
Pine64 is producing PinePhone Linux phone in batches and each time there’s a different Linux operating system.
https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/09/01/pinephone-manjaro-community-edition-linux-phone-pre-orders-to-start-mid-september/
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$11 HDMI to USB 2.0 Video Capture Dongle Supports up to 1080p30 Resolution
Over the years we’ve covered several HDMI input solutions for PiP, video capture, and/or RTSP streaming and some of the most popular options where Realtek RTD1295 based TV boxes such as Zidoo X9S or LAKE I Home Cloud.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/06/05/11-hdmi-to-usb-2-0-video-capture-dongle-supports-up-to-1080p30-grabbing/
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Friday Fun: How to Tweak a £10 HDMI to USB Capture Device
You want to capture HDMI on your computer? Got £10 spare? Can you spot the difference between these two sticks?
https://bigl.es/friday-fun-10-hdmi-to-usb-capture/
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comma two
comma two is designed for permanent installation in your car. We’ve added an infrared camera to provide 24/7 driver monitoring, an integrated panda, a custom cooling solution, and an OBD-C port with power supplied directly from the car. Watch our step-by-step video.
http://comma.ai/
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How to Make Your Raspberry Pi 4 Faster with a 64 Bit Kernel
When I first set up my Raspberry Pi 4 to use as a desktop computer, I wanted a 64-bit operating system. After all, using all the CPU bits should be more efficient and it allows faster access to memory, especially using the 4 or 8 GB model.
https://medium.com/for-linux-users/how-to-make-your-raspberry-pi-4-faster-with-a-64-bit-kernel-77028c47d653
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Linux Patch Proposed To Double Raspberry Pi 4 Transfer Speed To eMMC/SD Storage
Manjaro Linux developer Tobias Schramm brought to light that only single data rate mode is currently being used for micro SD cards and eMMC storage with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B SBCs. But with a two line kernel patch, the double data rate mode can be enabled.
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=RPi4-DDR-eMMC-SD-Linux-Patch
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elementary OS Adds Experimental Support for the Pinebook Pro
An experimental version of the elementary OS Linux distro is in development for the Pinebook Pro. The $199 ARM laptop from Pine64 has picked up a cult following among tech-savvy Linux enthusiasts thanks the combination of low price and high quality. Heck, even I’m saving up for one!
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/pinebook-pro-elementary-os
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HP Z2 Mini G5 is compact workstation with up to NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 graphics (and a 125W Intel processor)
The HP Z2 Mini G5 is a workstation PC stuffed into a box that measures just 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 2.3″ and which weighs about 4.6 pounds, allowing the computer to take up far less space than a typical desktop tower.
https://liliputing.com/2020/09/hp-z2-mini-g5-is-compact-workstation-with-up-to-nvidia-quadro-rtx-3000-graphics-and-a-125w-intel-processor.html
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New Arm Cortex-R82 real-time CPU to bring higher storage performance
Last Friday, Arm announced the newest generation of its real-time processor series, the Cortex-R82. Most people are more familiar with the Cortex A-series of CPUs, which are used as the primary processors in devices such as smartphones and tablets, running full-fledged operating systems.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/09/new-arm-cortex-r82-real-time-cpu-to-bring-higher-storage-performance/
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Aragon
The opposite of art is habit. Much of life is ruined for us by familiarity. People have become numb to their environment, and require novel experiences and beauty to re-awaken a sense of wonder and re-sensitize ourselves to the implications of the universe. Good art reveals the world in a way that is fresh, fascinating, and complex.
https://aurvgon.com/
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RISC-V & ESP32 based TTGO Handheld T-WATCH K210 AIoT DevKit Works with a 9V Battery
LilyGO TTGO T-Watch K210 AIOT is a rather thick watch development kit based on Kendryte K210 RISC-V AI Processor and ESP32 WiSoC capable of performing AI workloads such as face detection using a USB power source.
https://www.cnx-software.com/2020/08/28/risc-v-esp32-based-ttgo-handheld-t-watch-k210-aiot-devkit-works-with-a-9v-battery/
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An Edge TPU demo project
Last blogpost, the dark secrets of how the Edge TPU works were unveiled. In this blogpost, we’ll use the Edge TPU to create our very own demo project! The goal of this blogpost is to give you a step-by-step guide of how to perform object detection on the Edge TPU.
https://blog.ml6.eu/our-edge-tpu-demo-project-cbc9bea5a355
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This ESP32-S2 Development Board Looks ESP-ecially Fun to Play With!
Dr. Philippe Cadic is one of those mythical beings who gives the appearance of not ever needing to sleep. If you follow him on Twitter, under the handle of @sulfuroid, you will be accustomed to the torrent of activity that flows from his account.
https://www.hackster.io/news/this-esp32-s2-development-board-looks-esp-esically-fun-to-play-with-1ab76cbc0c7f
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Espressif Unveils ESP32-S2-Based MINI Modules Ahead of December Launch, Promises More to Come
Espressif has officially announced new modules based on its ESP32-S2 system-on-chip (SoC), designed for use in Internet of Things (IoT) projects where space is at a premium: The ESP32-S2-MINI-1 with built-in PCB antenna, and the smaller ESP32-S2-MINI-1U with U.FL connector for an external antenna.
https://www.hackster.io/news/espressif-unveils-esp32-s2-based-mini-modules-ahead-of-december-launch-promises-more-to-come-82e08bc5c450
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Raspberry Pi for HAM Radio
Since 2012, the Raspberry Pi nano computer has become an increasingly important part of the DIY and « maker » community. The increase in power of the Raspberry Pi over the years offers very interesting possibilities for radio amateurs.
https://hamprojects.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/raspberry-pi-for-ham-radio/

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