In previous articles, I have mentioned that the current budget smartphone market is quite stagnant, with few products worth recommending. However, after the release of the IQOO Z6x, I believe it slightly changed the landscape of the budget smartphone market because, overall, this phone has several advantages and is not particularly uncomfortable to use. Below, … Read more
In many operating systems, there exists a type of API function interface called: HOOK functions. For example, HOOK functions can be found in desktop operating systems like Windows, as well as in real-time operating systems such as µC/OS and FreeRTOS. Let’s discuss HOOK functions in the context of µC/OS, including what they are and their … Read more
In the era of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things, more and more customers are using visualized data to assist in precise management and decision-making. However, in harsh industrial environments, it has never been a solo endeavor; only by finding the right partners can operations run more efficiently and stably. Advantech’s industrial touch displays … Read more
#Design Inspiration# One day, Wangzai’s grandmother took the child out to play and encountered a little friend riding a small car. Wangzai particularly wanted to ride his friend’s car, so the other grandmother let him ride it. However, once Wangzai got on, he was very reluctant to get off. We also have a car like … Read more
1 Understanding Thumb-2 First, let’s start our discussion of energy-saving technologies from a seemingly non-obvious starting point – the instruction set. All Cortex-M CPUs use the Thumb-2 instruction set, which combines the 32-bit ARM instruction set and the 16-bit Thumb instruction set, providing a flexible solution for raw performance and overall code size. A typical … Read more
This article introduces how to drive an ESP32 OLED display using .Net nanoFramework. We will start from the basics and gradually delve deeper, enabling you to understand and implement the entire process. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this article will be helpful to you. 1. Hardware Preparation 1.1 ESP32 Development Board … Read more
Root phenotype analysis is a challenging task that requires monitoring the growth of roots in darkness to simulate natural conditions while allowing the above-ground parts to grow under light. Most existing methods involve exposing the roots to light, which significantly alters their growth and function. In this paper, we propose an improved imaging system that … Read more
For mini PC enthusiasts, building a mini ITX system with a powerful processor and integrated graphics that can smoothly run popular games is indeed very appealing. Currently, AMD’s Ryzen 5000G series with ZEN3 architecture features integrated Radeon Vega graphics that rival entry-level discrete graphics, while Intel’s 12th generation Core processors with UHD770 have significantly improved … Read more
1.1 Introduction to ARM 1.1.1 Overview of ARM ARM stands for Advanced RISC Machines, a well-known company in the microprocessor industry that designs a large number of high-performance, low-cost, and energy-efficient RISC (Reduced Instruction Set) processors. The company specializes in chip design and does not manufacture them. It licenses technology to many well-known semiconductor, software, … Read more
One year ago (January 21, 2021), the Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the $4 Raspberry Pi Pico development board. This is the first RP2040 microcontroller product and a brand new chip developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. A year later, the Pico development board has sold nearly 1.5 million units, with thousands of people using the … Read more