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FriendlyElec has come up with a low-cost version of the NanoPi R6S with the NanoPi R6C router/SBC based on the same Rockchip RK3588S octa-core Cortex-A76/A55 processor but offering just one Gigabit Ethernet port and one 2.5GbE port, and adding an M.2 NVMe SSD socket for storage. The NanoPi R6C is also offered with 4GB or 8GB RAM, an optional 32GB eMMC flash soldered on the board, a Micro SD card socket, an 8K capable HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, and a few extra features we’ll discuss further below. NanoPi R6C specifications: SoC – Rockchip RK3588S octa-core processor with: CPU – 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, four Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8 GHz GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 quad-core GPU with OpenGL ES3.2 / OpenCL 2.2 / Vulkan1.1 support VPU – 8Kp60 H.265/VP9/AVS2 video decoder, 8Kp30 H.264 decoder, 4Kp60 AV1 decoder, 8Kp30 H.265/H.264 video encoder AI [...] The post $85+ NanoPi R6C 2.5GbE router and SBC gets M.2 NVMe SSD socket appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Description This introduces support for the BPI-CM4 module following the specifications of the RPI-CM4 module, using the BPI-CM4IO baseboard, but should support any CM4 compatible baseboards. https://wiki.banana-pi.org/Banana_Pi_BPI-CM4 The Linux DT changes has been submitted (https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230303-topic-amlogic-upstream-bpi-cm4-v2-0-2ecfde76fc4d@linaro.org/) and merged (https://git.kernel.org/amlogic/c/0262f2736978b1763363224698f47112a148dab0) upstream, the U-Boot changes are still in review (https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230307-u-boot-cm4-v1-0-43f5a393cd37@linaro.org/) How Has This Been Tested? Full testing must be done before switching this PR out of draft. Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code [x] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation [x] My changes generate no new warnings [x] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules View the full article

Rockchip showcased some new processors at Mobile World Congress 2023: the RK3528 for TV boxes, and the RK3562 for tablets both with a Cortex-A53 CPU subsystem, but the former comes with a Mali-450 GPU, and the latter with a faster Mali-G52 2EE GPU. Both are clearly for entry-level devices, but I’m a little surprised they didn’t go with Cortex-A55 cores instead. Rockchip demonstrated the new processors in a TV box running Android 13 and a tablet with a 144,506 score in the latest Antutu benchmark as shown below. Rockchip RK3528 preliminary specifications: CPU – Arm Cortex-A53 processor (core count unspecified) GPU – Arm Mali-450 GPU with AFBC compression support Memory – LP4, LP4X, LP3, DDR4, DDR3 Video decoding – Up to 8Kp25 Supported OS – Android 13 Rockchip RK3562 preliminary specifications: CPU – Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 2 GHz GPU – Mali-G52 EE AI accelerator – 1 TOPS NPU VPU [...] The post Rockchip showcases RK3528 TV box SoC and RK3562 tablet SoC appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Scrcpy 2.0 Android screen mirroring and control utility for Windows, Linux, and macOS has just been released with support for audio forwarding that enables audio to be played back into the computer/laptop, instead of the smartphone, at least for mobile devices running Android 11 or greater. We first reported about Scrcpy open-source utility in 2018, and at the time, it worked relatively well in Ubuntu 16.04 but required quite a few steps for the installation, and it would lag from time to time. I could still use the mouse and keyboard to control my phone, send SMS, chat, browse the web, play games, switch between landscape and portrait modes, and so on. Five years later, Scrcp 2.0 has been released, the installation is much easier, and new features have been implemented. Scrcpy 2.0 highlights: Quality – 1920×1080 or above Performance – 30~120fps, depending on the device Latency – 35~70ms Startup [...] The post Scrcpy 2.0 Android screen mirroring and control utility for PCs released with audio forwarding support appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Description RK3588S board. Device Tree and Uboot from @stvhay WIP draft PR for commentary View the full article

Aspinity AB2 AML100 is an Arduino Shield based on the company’s AML100 analog machine learning processor that reduces power consumption by 95 percent compared to equivalent digital ML processors, and the shield works with Renesas Quick-Connect IoT platform or other development platforms with Arduino Uno Rev3 headers. The AML100 analog machine learning processor is said to consume just 15µA for sensor interfacing, signal processing, and decision-making and operates completely within the analog domain offloading most of the work from the microcontroller side that can stay its lowest power state until an event/anomaly is detected. Aspinity AB2 AML100 Arduino Shield specifications: ML chip – Aspinity AML100 analog machine learning chip Software programmable analogML core with an array of configurable analog blocks (CABs) with non-volatile memory and analog signal processing Processes natively analog data Near-zero power for inference and events detection Consumes <20µA when always-sensing Reduces analog data by 100x Supports up [...] The post Aspinity AB2 AML100 Arduino Shield supports ultra-low-power analog machine learning appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

This is needed to bring this board in line with the expectations of the new main build (armbian-next), which dropped uImage from meson64 kernel packages. Changes to be committed: modified: packages/bsp/aml-s9xx-box/boot/extlinux/extlinux.conf Description Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed. Please also include relevant motivation and context. List any dependencies that are required for this change. More information can be found in Issue #4874 How Has This Been Tested? Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Please also note any relevant details for your test configuration. [x] Build and install aml-s9xx-box View the full article

Description When language Chinese/Janpanese/Korean is set, because of lacking fonts the CJK characters are displayed like tofu. Pakcage fonts-noto-cjk comes to solve this just like its name. It is removed in https://github.com/armbian/build/commit/74aa5d9e0a23b949df7ff0c2bcda6666897c20b9, and I add it back. How Has This Been Tested? Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Please also note any relevant details for your test configuration. [x] jammy gnome rootfs built with packages fonts-noto-cjk Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation [x] My changes generate no new warnings [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules View the full article

Hailo-15 is a family of AI Vision processors for smart cameras that deliver up to 20 TOPS of AI inference and are able to process deep-learning AI applications such as video analytics. The Hailo-15 appears to build upon the earlier Hailo-8 AI processor with up to 26 TOPS and more limited computer vision capability. The new AI vision processor integrates a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU sub-system, can handle 4K video streams, and features “advanced computer vision engines”. So the main differences are that the Hailo-15 is a complete SoC / standalone processor and is specifically designed for AI cameras. Hailo-15 highlights: CPU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.3 GHz or 1.1 GHz (Hailo-15L) DSP – Vector DSP, 256 MACs @ 700 MHz supports up to 350 GOPs AI accelerator / NN core sub-system with dataflow architecture Hailo-15H – Up to 20 TOPS Hailo-15M – Up to 11 TOPS Hailo-15L [...] The post Hailo-15 quad-core AI Vision processor delivers up to 20 TOPS for Smart Cameras appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Description Changing export-logs.sh script from posting to armbian.next.armbian.com to posting to the primary paste server which has now been upgraded at paste.armbian.com. Jira reference number INFRA-13 How Has This Been Tested? [x] Manual run Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code View the full article

V600 mini PC is equipped with an Alder Lake processor from Core i5-1240P up to a Core i9-12900H, up to 64GB RAM, and high-speed interfaces such as Thunderbolt 4 and dual 2.5GbE networking. The mini PC also comes with two M.2 NVMe sockets, one PCIe Gen 4, one Gen 3, and support for SATA drives up to 7mm thick, offers three 4K-capable video outputs with HDMI and DisplayPort video interfaces, and several other USB 3.2/2.0 ports. V600 specifications: Alder Lake-P/H SoC (one or the other) Intel Core i7-1260P 4P+8E (16 threads) processor @ 3.40/4.70GHz with Intel Xe graphics; 28W PBP Intel Core i5-1240P 4P+8E (16 threads) processor @ 3.30/4.40GHz with Intel Xe graphics; 28W PBP Intel Core i7-12700H 6P+8E (20 threads) processor @ 3.5 /4.7 GHz with 96EU Intel Xe graphics; 45W PBP Intel Core i9-12900H 6P+8E (20 threads) processor @ 3.8/5.0 GHz with 96EU Intel Xe graphics; 45W PBP [...] The post V600 Alder Lake Mini PC features Thunderbolt 4 port, dual 2.5GbE, up to Core i9-12900H CPU appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Description Update u-boot to use 2023.01, which contains fixes to u-boot environment handling How Has This Been Tested? [ ] Test on ebin v5 [ ] Test on ebin v7 Checklist: [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation [ ] My changes generate no new warnings [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules View the full article

Since joining the graphics team at Collabora as a Software Engineering Intern last November, I have implemented several Vulkan API extensions for NVK, an open-source Vulkan driver for NVIDIA hardware in Mesa. View the full article

Recently, Sonoff has released a new Zigbee product – called ZBCurtain – that turns your ordinary curtains into smart curtains. With this product, you can experience new benefits when using your curtains, such as automatic opening/closing, remote control through your mobile device, or setting up advanced automation to control your curtains based on factors such as temperature, humidity, or even using input from the other sensors. These smart capabilities provide benefits for your home or workplace, such as increased safety, energy savings, and convenience. The Sonoff Zigbee Curtain Motor (or ZBCurtain for shorts) can be integrated with your existing ordinary curtains, transforming them into smart curtains that can be controlled remotely via your smartphone, your voice commands, or even from a traditional remote controller. ZBCurtain Unboxing Within the package, we can find a wireless remote control, main motor units with a 3.5-meter long cable, and mounting brackets to attach the [...] The post Review of SONOFF ZBCurtain Zigbee Smart Curtain Motor appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP13 1 GHz single-core Arm Cortex-A7 microprocessor series is the latest addition to the Linux-capable STM32MP1 family, with a cost-optimized design that does without the Cortex-M4 real-time core found in the original STM32MP15 series, while still offering Ethernet, CAN FD, camera and display depending on the specific SKU: STM32MP131, STTM32MP133, or STM32MP135. STM32MP131 The STM32MP131 is a single-core Cortex-A7 core clocked at 650 MHz or 1GHz with Ethernet connectivity and is the most cost-effective part of the new STM32MP13 series. Four parts are available in three different packet sizes (TGBGA 289, TFBGA 320, and LFBGA 289) as well as some parts with “advanced security features” that include a cryptographic accelerator, memory protections, code isolation mechanisms for runtime protection, functions to ensure platform authentication, and a complete security ecosystem. The STM32MP131 can run entry-level Linux, bare metal or RTOS systems with Microsoft Azure RTOS pre-integrated. STM32MP133 The STM32MP135 single-core Cortex-A7 [...] The post STMicro introduces cost-optimized STM32MP13 Cortex-A7 microprocessor appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Adafruit Metro M7 is a development board based on a 500 MHz NXP i.MX RT1011 Arm Cortex-M7 crossover MCU that follows Arduino UNO form factor and integrates the ESP32-based “AirLift” WiFi module for wireless connectivity. The board also comes with 4MB QSPI storage, a few LEDs and buttons, a Qwiic connector for additional expansion beyond Arduino Shields, and an SWD connector for debugging. The board takes 6V to 12V DC input via a power barrel jack, but can also be powered through its USB Type-C port. Adafruit Metro M7 specifications: SoC – NXP iMX RT1011 crossover microcontroller with an Arm Cortex-M7 clocked at 500 MHz and 128KB SRAM/TCM Storage – 4MB of QSPI XIP Flash Wireless – AirLift WiFi co-processor with TLS/SSL support (better known as ESP32-WROOM-32) USB – 1x USB Type-C port for power and programming Expansion Arduino UNO headers for Arduino shields compatibility STEMMA QT connector for I2C [...] The post Arduino UNO compatible Adafruit Metro M7 features 500 MHz NXP i.MX RT1011 Cortex-M7 SoC appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Googulator's midline kernel repo w/ monka's kernel config View the full article

Description We have some Python scripts now so we need to move that out Jira reference number AR-1588 How Has This Been Tested? [x] Manual run Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code [x] My changes generate no new warnings View the full article

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extension: c-plus-plus-compiler: include g++ package as well as g++-aarch64-linux-gnu -- so host arch g++ compiler is also available compilation: uboot: manage shopt nullglob same way as IFS, so UBOOT_TARGET_MAP's with * somewhere are not skipped (as is the case for mvebu64) mvebu64: enable_extension "c-plus-plus-compiler"; fix refs to u-boot sources that changed; (try to) add colored logs these need testing, both on mvebu64 itself, but also on other families to make sure I didn't break anything View the full article

Description In this second step (previous one: https://github.com/armbian/build/pull/4913) of rtl8723cs consolidation, the rtl8723cs driver patches and references have been removed from: sunxi-edge (6.2) @The-going media-edge (6.2) @150balbes media-current (6.1) @150balbes for the sunxi-edge there has been a bit of more work: one patch changed from 6.1 to 6.2 (8723-enable-wowlan): the difference was spotted in hunk a dts file for pinephone. The hunk has been extracted and put into patches.armbian for both 6.1 and 6.2. The same hunk has been removed from the patch in misc. I don't know if it is a good idea though: perhaps on next rtl8723cs patch rebase the hunk may reappear but probably we need a better strategy to handle driver updates (putting the driver in a github repo like the other extrawifi?) megous.series, armbian.series and series.conf and been manually adapted, they seem rather ok and patches apply in the right order without issues. The media family patches were already available in the existing misc directory, so they have just been removed. Jira reference number AR-1586 How Has This Been Tested? [x] Compile deb kernel packages correctly for sunxi 6.1 kernel (orange pi 3 lts) [ ] Compile deb kernel packages correctly for sunxi 6.2 kernel (orange pi 3 lts) [ ] Compile deb kernel packages correctly for media 6.1 [ ] Compile deb kernel packages correctly for media 6.2 Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code [x] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation [x] My changes generate no new warnings [x] Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules View the full article

Microchip has introduced a range of industrial-grade Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) devices for IIoT and industrial Operational Technology (OT) networks for low-speed Ethernet edge devices and a simplified cabling infrastructure for latency-sensitive applications. Microchip LAN8650/LAN8651 10BASE-T1S single pair Ethernet Controllers The LAN8650 and LAN8651 10BASE-T1S MAC-PHY Ethernet controllers come with an SPI for integration into basic microcontrollers rather than higher-end MCUs with a MAC. They can be used to connect sensors, actuators, and other devices over a simple twisted-pair cable. Microchip LAN8650/LAN8651 specifications: High-performance 10BASE‑T1S single-pair Ethernet PHY Compliant with IEEE Std. 802.3cg-2019 (10BASE-T1S) 10 Mbps over a single balanced pair of conductors Half-duplex point-to-point link segments up to at least 15m Half-duplex multidrop mixing segments up to at least 25m with up to at least 8 PHYs Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) Host interface – SPI Supports time-sensitive networking (TSN) by timestamping frame ingress and egress EtherGREEN Energy Efficiency [...] The post Microchip unveils Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) 10BASE-T1S and 100BASE-T1 Ethernet devices appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article

Nestled in the historic city of Nuremberg, the annual Embedded World conference will be taking place from March 14 to 16. Collabora will be set up in Hall 4, Booth 4-404, with plenty of space to connect and multiple demos to showcase View the full article

Description Add licence info to the files where this is missing. Jira reference number AR-1593 How Has This Been Tested? No need. Checklist: [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code View the full article

Most people will probably want to run Linux on their Arm SBC, but Windows 11 could also be an option with the Rock 5B and other single board computers based on Rockchip RK3588 and other powerful Arm SoCs thanks to the Windows on Raspberry project. The project, also known as “Windows on R” is maintained by Mario Bălănică who recently tweeted a screenshot showing Windows 11 running on the Radxa ROCK 5B SBC powered by a Rockchip RK3588 Arm Cortex-A76A/A55 clocked at 1.2 GHz (instead of the usual 2.2/2.4 GHz), but with USB 2.0/3.0 and display interface apparently working just fine. PCIe appears to be detected, but not working. He also noted that virtualization worked out of the box unlike with Raspberry Pi 4 SBC showing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) and PowerShell in the screenshot below. Virtualization also enabled running Android apps in Windows 11 Arm as shown [...] The post Windows 11 shown to run on Rock 5B Arm SBC (Rockckip RK3588) appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. View the full article