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Both 4xiDraw and AxiDraw are pen plotters, which means they are robotic devices that move a pen to draw images, text, or designs on paper. They are widely used in calligraphy, technical drawing, PCB plotting, and artistic applications. However, they differ in design, precision, software support, and price. AxiDraw Overview: AxiDraw is a high-end, professional-grade… Continue reading 4xiDraw and AxiDraw for Pen plotters

ODROID-M1 is an affordable ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core single-board computer. It offers higher energy efficiency, a slimmer form factor, and a variety of input/output ports. It comes with 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and built-in 64GB eMMC storage. The ODROID-M1 is a powerful yet affordable single-board computer (SBC) launched by Hardkernel in 2022. It builds upon… Continue reading ODROID-M1 Single Board Computer

The Tensilica Xtensa architecture in the ESP32 is a key feature of the microcontroller’s processing capabilities. Overview of Tensilica Xtensa Architecture: The ESP32 uses the Tensilica Xtensa architecture for its core processing, which is a family of customizable, RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) microprocessor cores. The Xtensa cores are designed by Tensilica, which was acquired… Continue reading Tensilica Xtensa Architecture

Combining the RP2040 microcontroller with an onboard ESP32 module, this board offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It integrates seamlessly with the Arduino IDE and includes onboard sensors like an accelerometer, gyroscope, and microphone, making it suitable for interactive robotics applications. The Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect is an advanced development board that combines the powerful RP2040… Continue reading Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect development Board

Cayenne is a platform designed to simplify the development and deployment of IoT (Internet of Things) solutions. It provides a user-friendly interface and tools to build IoT projects, monitor sensor data, and control devices remotely. Developed by myDevices, Cayenne is often used by hobbyists, educators, and professionals for prototyping IoT applications. Key Features of Cayenne… Continue reading Cayenne IOT platform

The Edge TPU is a small and efficient hardware accelerator designed by Google to enable high-performance machine learning (ML) inferencing on edge devices. It supports TensorFlow Lite models that have been optimized for the Edge TPU, allowing low-latency and power-efficient ML tasks directly on edge devices without relying on cloud processing. Key Features of Edge… Continue reading Edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit)

The Coral Dev Board is a development platform designed by Google to facilitate on-device machine learning (ML) and AI applications. It features the Edge TPU, a specialized chip optimized for running TensorFlow Lite ML models at high speed and low power. This makes it ideal for applications requiring fast inference at the edge, such as… Continue reading Coral dev Board

Google Coral is a suite of hardware and software tools designed for edge AI applications, allowing developers to run machine learning (ML) models directly on devices rather than relying on cloud computing. The Coral ecosystem is particularly suitable for applications requiring low latency, real-time inference, and energy efficiency. Key Components of Google Coral: Edge TPU… Continue reading Google Coral

The Waffle library is a Python package used for creating waffle charts—a grid-based visualization technique to represent parts of a whole. It is particularly useful for visualizing percentages or proportions in a visually engaging way. Installation: pip install pywaffle Basic Usage Waffle charts are created using the PyWaffle library in combination with matplotlib. Below is… Continue reading Py Waffle Library for plotting Graphs for visualization

A skid steer drive system is a type of differential steering mechanism used in vehicles like skid steer loaders, tracked vehicles, and certain types of robots. Unlike conventional steering mechanisms, skid steer systems rely on controlling the speed and direction of each side of the vehicle independently to maneuver. Here’s how it works: 1. Steering… Continue reading Skid Steer Drive Systems