The iPhone with USB-C: Not as Convenient as You Might Think

The iPhone with USB-C: Not as Convenient as You Might Think

As expected, the annual “Tech Spring Festival” — Apple’s autumn launch event, is set to take place next month. As in previous years, leading up to the launch event, rumors about the latest generation of iPhones, including spy photos and specifications, flood the internet from various sources. This year’s leaks mainly focus on the mute … Read more

Summary Report of the Portable USB-C Multifunctional Tool Project

Summary Report of the Portable USB-C Multifunctional Tool Project

Current Status: Prototyping and soldering completed, entering the final testing and optimization phase 1. Current Progress ✅ Completed Work Project Key Achievements Time/Cost PCB Prototyping – JLCPCB 5 Yuan special board (5 pieces)– Manual soldering: only a few components (CH224K/USB-C interface), but USB-C is really difficult to solder manually 1 week / ¥13.04 (including shipping) … Read more

NPU Integration Across Various Hardware: Lenovo Showcases AI Monitor and USB-C Stick Prototype

NPU Integration Across Various Hardware: Lenovo Showcases AI Monitor and USB-C Stick Prototype

Lenovo showcased two concept validation devices at MWC, both of which are AI PC peripherals. These devices are equipped with independent NPU, capable of injecting AI computing power into older devices without integrated NPU, providing support for local inference of large models. The monitor, which has a built-in NPU, not only provides AI computing power … Read more

Plug and Play! Deep Applications of USB Cameras

Plug and Play! Deep Applications of USB Cameras

The development of intelligent technology has accelerated the integration of “AI + Security”. With the support of deep learning algorithms, artificial intelligence technology has brought a qualitative leap to security monitoring, such as intelligent monitoring, proactive prediction, intelligent analysis, etc. Video surveillance is further upgraded towards intelligence, empowering various industries. Currently, there are various types … Read more

Installing and Using Cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB

Installing and Using Cameras with NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB

In the previous article of this series, we introduced the visual function library. In this article, we will guide you through the installation and usage of cameras. In both AI deep learning and IoT applications, visual processing occupies a significant usage proportion, and cameras are the most commonly used data source devices. This article will … Read more

DIY Personalized Knob Keyboard: bigKNOB for Multimedia Control

DIY Personalized Knob Keyboard: bigKNOB for Multimedia Control

Introduction to bigKNOB bigKNOB is an open-source knob keyboard project that integrates a large knob and macro keys, supports QMK firmware, provides USB-C connectivity and RGB backlighting effects, and also supports hot-swappable switches. Suitable for music production, video editing, and even everyday multimedia control, this device is a perfect combination of customization and efficiency. Large … Read more

Sigmastar SC335 S200 Low Light USB Camera Module

Sigmastar SC335 S200 Low Light USB Camera Module

1. Application Scenarios: Suitable for scenarios requiring wide range, large angle, wide field of view, low light or dim lighting, and high-definition resolution for USB output video. 2. Classic Cases: 1. Smart terminals. 2. Face capturing. 3. Intelligent robots. 3. Model: CY-U68B-V2 4. Product Features: ■ 2D/3D noise reduction, digital wide dynamic range, various image … Read more

Review of Raspberry Pi 500 with Monitor: Unboxing and Performance

Review of Raspberry Pi 500 with Monitor: Unboxing and Performance

The Raspberry Pi 500 Keyboard PC has just been launched alongside the 15.6-inch Raspberry Pi Monitor, and I received samples a few days ago for testing. I’ve had some time to play with both products, so in this review, I will unbox the kit I received and report on my experience with the Keyboard PC … Read more

Capturing Images with fswebcam and USB Camera on Raspberry Pi

Capturing Images with fswebcam and USB Camera on Raspberry Pi

In practice, the support for USB cameras on the Raspberry Pi is not as perfect as that for CSI cameras. Occasionally, there may be situations where the USB camera cannot be used, and the built-in camera commands raspistill and raspivid are also unusable. However, fswebcam, a small camera program (official website), can support USB cameras … Read more

Deploying a Network Camera with Raspberry Pi

Deploying a Network Camera with Raspberry Pi

Every day a little progress Friends who love playing with Raspberry Pi can communicate more! Recently, I did a small test using Raspberry Pi + USB camera to achieve a network camera. Let’s operate step by step. If you have time, you can tinker with it. Tools needed: Raspberry Pi development board with USB Type-A … Read more