ThinkPad T490 Review – Can a 2019 Laptop Still Run Linux Well? Leon Anavi 2026-09-23 | ThinkPad T490 Review – Can a 2019 Laptop Still Run Linux Well?
Lenovo Integrated Pen from X1 Yoga Laptop on Ubuntu Linux distribution #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-10-15 | This is the Lenovo integrated pen from Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with a touch screen. This video demonstrates how it works out of the box with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux distribution. The pen has up to 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Ducky One 2 Mini 60% compact mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches for gamers #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-10-14 | Ducky One 2 Mini is a 60% compact mechanical keyboard with a detachable USB-C cable and Cherry MX mechanical switches for gamers and typing enthusiasts.
Ducky One 2 Mini 60% keyboard: how to cycle between backlight modes? #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-10-13 | Ducky One 2 Mini is a 60% mechanical keyboard popular among gamers due to the Cherry MX switches and backlighting under each key. To cycle between backlight modes press and hold these 3 keys: Fn + Alt + T
Unboxing Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7, Intel i5-1235U CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-10-02 | This is a short unboxing video of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7. It features Intel i5 12th generation CPU, 16GB RAM soldered on the motherboard, 512 GB SSD storage and a multi-touch screen.
Ultra Low Power Olimex OLIMEXINO-32U4 Open Source Hardware Development Board #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-09-27 | This is an open source hardware Olimex development board with Microchip ATMega 32U4 8-bit AVR microcontroller. This board is compatible with Arduino Leonardo. It has an ultra low power consumption which makes it suitable even for wearable devices.olimex.com/Products/Duino/AVR/OLIMEXINO-32U4/open-source-hardware
DIY Light Meter with Raspberry Pi, BH1750 I2C sensor, Python and Linux #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-09-27 | Make a light meter with Raspberry Pi and BH1750 sensor to measure light illuminance in lux using the Python programming language and Linux. Watch the long video for details. anavi.org/article/269
Measuring Light with Python, Linux, BH1750 Ambient Light Sensor and Raspberry Pi Leon Anavi 2023-09-26 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com BH1750 is an low-cost ambient light sensor which can be attached to Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32 and many other development boards. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to use BH1750 to measure light in lux using a Python 3 script on Raspberry Pi and to show the value on a mini OLED yellow-blue display. Both BH1750 and the mini OLED display are connected to the Raspberry Pi using the widely used bus communication protocol I2C.Note: It is mandatory to enable I2C on Raspberry Pi OS. You can do it using the command-line tool rpi-config as per the user's documentation: raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.htmlTutorial: anavi.org/article/269GitHub repository: github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-examplesSource code: github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-examples/tree/master/sensors/BH1750/python
What is a PCB panel? #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-09-23 | A PCB panel, also known as a printed circuit board panel, is a composite board that contains multiple individual printed circuit boards (PCBs) arranged in a grid or array on a single larger panel. PCB panels are used in the manufacturing process of electronic devices and PCB assembly to facilitate efficient production and reduce costs. The PCB panel of the video contains 8 miniature mechanical keyboards ANAVI Arrows with assembled SMT components. Most of the THT will be assembled on the next step. To learn more about this particular keyboard visit: crowdsupply.com/anavi-technology/anavi-macro-pad-12-and-arrows
BMW DEE Electric Car Changes Colors with E Ink Displays #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-09-22 | BMW DEE stands for Digital Emotional Experience. It has 240 segments with e-ink displays to change the color of the car on the go. This is a concept prototype presented for the first time at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The video is from BMW showroom in Munich, Germany.
Olimex ESP8266 UART to WiFi module #shorts #computerhardware #IoT Leon Anavi 2023-08-28 | MOD-WIFI-ESP8266 is a low-cost expansion module with the famous ESP8266 chip and 2MB SPI flash memory. With it you can add WiFi capabilities to Olimex open source hardware development boards. More details are available at: olimex.com/Products/IoT/ESP8266/MOD-WIFI-ESP8266/open-source-hardware
Printed Circuit Board Prototype for a Raspberry Pi uHAT #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-08-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com This is the first prototype of a new Raspberry Pi uHAT, aka add-on board, designed with KiCad. The printed circuit board is with green solder mask, 1.6mm thickness and white silkscreen on the front.
Printed Circuit Board Ruler #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-08-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com These are a couple of rules made as printed circuit boards. This cute tools are very convenient while designing your own printed circuit boards The model is available at:pcbway.com/project/gifts_detail/PCBWay_PCB_Ruler.html
SLA 3D Printed Transparent Logo #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-08-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com The video shows a 3D printed company logo using SLA 3D printer and trasnparent resin. The model is available at:pcbway.com/project/gifts_detail/PCBWay_3D_Logo_transparent_d5a2977a.html
Gesture Recognition with Raspberry Pi and a Low Cost APDS9960 I2C Sensor Leon Anavi 2023-08-26 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Unlock the potential of gesture recognition with our step-by-step guide! In this video, we'll show you how to set up gesture detection on a Raspberry Pi running the Raspberry Pi OS Linux distribution. Using the affordable APDS9960 I2C sensor connected to a Raspberry Pi uHAT (add-on board), we'll walk you through the entire process.👀 What to Expect:🔌 Hardware Setup: We'll start by connecting the APDS9960 sensor and the mini yellow-blue OLED display (SSD1306) to your Raspberry Pi via I2C slot on open source hardware add-on board designed with KiCad🐍 Python3 Example: Dive into the world of Python programming as we dissect an example code that enables your Raspberry Pi to detect various gestures accurately. The source code is available at GitHub: github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-examples/blob/master/sensors/APDS-9960/python/gesture-oled.py👁️ Real-Time Gesture Detection: Witness the sensor in action as it detects your hand movements - swipes, taps, and more. See how your Raspberry Pi interprets and responds to your gestures.📺 Visualizing Gestures: Experience the magic as the detected gestures are displayed in real-time on the mini OLED screen using the popular Python3 libraries PIL and Luma. It's not just about detection; it's about making your interactions visible!🛠️ Troubleshooting and Tips: the video provides insights into potential challenges you might face and offer practical tips to ensure a seamless setup.🚀 By the end of this video, you'll have a working gesture recognition system on your Raspberry Pi, opening up a world of possibilities for your projects and applications.⭐ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest in Raspberry Pi, mechanical keyboards, computers and IoT technology.For more details have a look at:https://blog.anavi.technology/mastering-gesture-recognition-with-raspberry-pi-and-apds9960-low-cost-sensor/anavi.org/article/2680:00 Intro1:51 APDS-99603:30 APDS-9960 on Raspberry Pi5:50 Demo8:44 Conclusions
Raspberry Pi Gesture Detection with an affordable APDS-9960 I2C sensor and Python 3 #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-08-25 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Discover the future of intuitive interaction with our hands-free gesture recognition demo using Raspberry Pi and the budget-friendly APDS-9960 I2C sensor on a breadboard. This simple demo showcases the power of Python 3, making it accessible for all skill levels. Best of all, the source code is open source and readily available on GitHub, ensuring that you can dive right in and explore the magic of gesture recognition for yourself! github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-examples
Unboxing XIAO ESP32S3 WiFi and BLE 5.0 development board for IoT #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-08-24 | This is a quick unboxing of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 development board with WiFi and Bluetooth low energy 5 for Internet of Things (IoT). The Xtensa 32-bit dual-core processor runs at 240MHz. For details have a look at: seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5627.html
Commodore Amiga 500 Keyboard Membrane Replacement PCB #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-07-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Commodore AMIGA 500 is a home computer from 1987 with a built-in keyboard. This is a keyboard membrane replacement for it from PCBway shared projects. The PCB is suitable for MITSUMI membranes with a single connector. Other models are not supported. In the video Amiga Test Kit has been used to verify that the PCB replacement works fine. Visit PCBway.com if you need high quality printed circuit boards. They also offer assembly, CNC and 3D printing services.Useful links:- KEYBOARD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PCB FOR AMIGA-500pcbway.com/project/shareproject/KEYBOARD_MEMBRANE_REPLACEMENT_PCB_FOR_AMIGA_500_8b2bb6a4.html
Amiga Test Kit Exploring the Hidden Gems of Classic Computing #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-07-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Amiga Test Kit is a free and open source software for diagnosing issues with your Amiga computer. The source code is available at GitHub. It is an excellent tool for testing memory, floppy drive, controller ports, audio, video and keyboards. In this demo I am using Amiga Test Kit to verify a PCB replacement of the keyboard membrane on a Commodore Amiga 500. I got the board from PCBway shared projects. Visit PCBway.com if you need high quality printed circuit boards. They also offer assembly, CNC and 3D printing services.github.com/keirf/Amiga-Stuff/releases
Graphite: The Surprising Conductive Wonder for Computer Keyboards #electronics #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-07-26 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com The structure of graphite consists of layers of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice. The graphite is not a metal but it has high electrical conductivity which makes it ideal for various applications. One such example is its use in contact plates for keyboards like in Commodore Amiga 500 computer. This PCB as a replacement of the Amiga 500 keyboard membrane is from PCBway shared projects. PCBway manufactures high quality printed circuit boards and also provides assembly, CNC and 3D printing services.
Membrane vs PCB keyboards: Retro Computer Restoration #shorts #electronics Leon Anavi 2023-07-26 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com On the left side we have a keyboard membrane and on the right a printed circuit board as a replacement. These are two different technologies used in computer keyboards, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Membranes are significantly cheaper. Printed circuit boards are more durable and have a longer lifespan compared to membranes. I got this PCB from PCBway shared projects. It is suitable for Commodore Amiga 500 keyboards. PCBway manufactures high quality printed circuit boards and also provides assembly, CNC and 3D printing services. Useful links:- KEYBOARD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PCB FOR AMIGA-500pcbway.com/project/shareproject/KEYBOARD_MEMBRANE_REPLACEMENT_PCB_FOR_AMIGA_500_8b2bb6a4.html
Restoring the Magic: Repairing Amiga 500 Keyboard with a PCB Replacement! Leon Anavi 2023-07-23 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com A comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on how to replace the old membrane with a printed circuit board (PCB) on Commodore Amiga 500 computer. Featuring the exact steps and testing using "Amiga Test Kit" ADF disk image primary developed by Keir Fraser (keirf). Huge thanks to Keir for the test kit and to C64iSTANBUL for designing "KEYBOARD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PCB FOR AMIGA-500" and uploading it at PCBway shared projects. The replacement pcb is suitable for MITSUMI 56 A619A and MITSUMI (E) 56 A619B membranes. Other models are not supported.Before ordering a PCB make sure it is compatible with your Amiga. Double check that the original membrane is really broken. Try to improve the conductivity of the conductive key plates and the membrane's pads with a 4B pencil.Useful links:- KEYBOARD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PCB FOR AMIGA-500pcbway.com/project/shareproject/KEYBOARD_MEMBRANE_REPLACEMENT_PCB_FOR_AMIGA_500_8b2bb6a4.html- Amiga Test Kitgithub.com/keirf/Amiga-StuffChapters:0:00 Intro0:48 KEYBOARD MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PCB FOR AMIGA-5002:02 Commodore Amiga 5002:54 Remove membrane3:29 PCB replacement4:10 PCB test5:33 Keyboard test6:20 Conclusions
Compact Mechanical Keyboards: ANAVI Macro Pad 12 and ANAVI Arrows Leon Anavi 2023-07-22 | Unleash your typing potential with our compact, fully programmable, open source mechanical keyboards with hot-swappable sockets: ANAVI Macro Pad 12 and ANAVI Arrows. Both macro pads are powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller at the heart of the Seeed XIAO RP2040, which provides support for USB Type-C. No soldering required! Each kit includes a mini yellow-blue OLED display for the dedicated I2C connector. Out of the box, the keyboards are powered by the open source KMK firmware, written in CircuitPython.Useful links:crowdsupply.com/anavi-technology/anavi-macro-pad-12-and-arrowsgithub.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-docs/blob/main/anavi-macro-pad-12-arrows/anavi-macro-12-arrows.mdhttps://blog.anavi.technology/category/anavi-macro-pad-12/
Upload firmware to STM32 ARM Microcontroller with stm32flash and USB to UART debug cable #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-06-29 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Stm32flash is an open source cross platform flash program for the STM32 ARM microcontrollers using the built-in ST serial bootloader over UART or I2C. This is an example how to install FlashFloppy firmware on OpenFlops floppy emulator using UART to USB debug cable and stm32flash on Ubuntu Linux distribution. A jumper is placed on the boot pins to enter flash mode on the STM32 microcontroller. stm32flash source code is available at:sourceforge.net/p/stm32flash/wiki/Home
OpenFlops open hardware USB floppy emulator with FlashFloppy firmware as a GoTek alternative #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-06-28 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com OpenFlops is an open hardware emulator that brings new life into retro computers, synthesizers, and industrial machines by replacing floppy disks with a USB stick. Designed using the free and open source software KiCad, OpenFlops supports FlashFloppy firmware, providing a seamless and accessible open source alternative to GoTek. Upgrade your vintage devices with OpenFlops, embracing modern convenience while preserving nostalgic charm.Huge shout-out to SukkoPera for designing OpenFlops and uploading it PCBWay shared projects and GitHub.Useful links:* Full video tutorial for OpenFlops on Commodore Amiga 500youtu.be/bPI8j_0X3Dc* OpenFlopsgithub.com/SukkoPera/OpenFlopspcbway.com/project/shareproject/OpenFlops_V1.html* FlashFloppy firmwaregithub.com/keirf/flashfloppy* FlashFloppy Firmware Programming for STM32:github.com/keirf/flashfloppy/wiki/Firmware-Programming#stm32-microcontrollers* 3D model: Amiga 500 Gotek USB bracket v2 - FlashFloppy OLEDthingiverse.com/thing:2745049
Workbench (AmigaOS) on Commodore Amiga 500 from a USB stick with OpenFlops Floppy Emulator #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-06-27 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Released in 1987, Commodore Amiga 500 was a compact home computer that packed impressive graphics and sound capabilities, making it a gaming powerhouse. Workbench, the user interface of the Amiga 500, offered a visually appealing and intuitive desktop environment. It was groundbreaking for its time. Back in the days Workbench was loaded from a floppy disk. Now we can load it faster from a USB stick thanks to the open source hardware floppy emulator OpenFlops and the open source firmware FlashFloppy.Useful links:* Full video tutorial for OpenFlops on Commodore Amiga 500youtu.be/bPI8j_0X3Dc* OpenFlopsgithub.com/SukkoPera/OpenFlopspcbway.com/project/shareproject/OpenFlops_V1.html* FlashFloppy firmwaregithub.com/keirf/flashfloppy* FlashFloppy Firmware Programming for STM32:github.com/keirf/flashfloppy/wiki/Firmware-Programming#stm32-microcontrollers* 3D model: Amiga 500 Gotek USB bracket v2 - FlashFloppy OLEDthingiverse.com/thing:2745049
OpenFlops and FlashFloppy Firmware for an Open Source Floppy Drive Emulator as a GoTek Alternative Leon Anavi 2023-06-22 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com OpenFlops is an open source hardware floppy drive emulator running with the open source firmware FlashFloppy. The printed circuit board has been designed as a GoTek alternative with the free and open source software KiCad by SukkoPera. All schematics are available in GitHub. FlashFloppy is another open source project hosted in GitHub and started by Keir Fraser.On Linux it is very easy to upload FlashFloppy to OpenFlops using USB to UART dongle and stm32flash command-line interface application: sourceforge.net/projects/stm32flashThe demonstration in the video features OpenFlops connected to Commodore Amiga 500.Useful links:* OpenFlopsgithub.com/SukkoPera/OpenFlopspcbway.com/project/shareproject/OpenFlops_V1.html* FlashFloppy firmwaregithub.com/keirf/flashfloppy* FlashFloppy Firmware Programming for STM32:github.com/keirf/flashfloppy/wiki/Firmware-Programming#stm32-microcontrollers* 3D model: Amiga 500 Gotek USB bracket v2 - FlashFloppy OLEDthingiverse.com/thing:27450490:00 Floppy Drive Emulator1:15 OpenFlops4:07 FlashFloppy6:08 OpenFlops in Amiga 5007:12 Demo9:31 Conclusions
Commodore Amiga 500 Green Screen Fix Leon Anavi 2023-05-09 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com Commodore Amiga 500, also known as the A500, is a home computer from 1987. The green screen of death is an indication for a RAM problem, usually due to an issue with DRAM chips, FAT AGNUS (chip or socket), GARY. In case a DRAM failed and after replacing it Amiga 500 booted successfully. For easier long-term maintenance, it is recommended to replace old RAM chips on the printed circuit board with DIP 20 sockets which will allow you to easily switch chip in future.Excellent long videos with in-depth green screen repair guidelines: @JanBeta "Amiga 500 Strange Green Screen Repair" youtube.com/watch?v=zvqZuIs8uJg@adriansdigitalbasement "Can the Amiga Diagnostic ROM help me figure out what was wrong with this Amiga 500?" youtube.com/watch?v=4tctcKUjmUc0:00 Commodore Amiga A5001:39 Green Screen Repair4:24 Memory Test5:41 Normal Boot6:10 Conclusions
SolidRun Hummingboard Linux development board with NXP i.MX6 SoC #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-05-05 | HummingBoard is a Linux development board with NXP i.MX6 SoC. Its technical specifications are similar to the small computers Cubox-i. Both are manufactured by SolidRun. elinux.org/HummingBoard
ANAVI Infrared pHAT for Raspberry Pi single board computers with Linux #shortsvideo Leon Anavi 2023-05-04 | Transform your Raspberry Pi into a remote control powerhouse! ANAVI Infrared pHAT is an open source hardware add-on board for Raspberry Pi. It converts it into a smart remote control that can bring your old consumer electronic devices, like air conditioning, TV, set top boxes and Hi-Fi systems to the Internet of Things (IoT) era. https://anavi.technology/
Radxa Rock Pi 4 B Computer #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-05-03 | Radxa Rock 4 is a single board computer with Rockchip RK3399 CPU with 6 cores capable of running Android and Linux distributions. It has the form factor of a Raspberry Pi. Have a look at my other longer video for details.
Open Source Mechanical Keyboard with Dazzling LED Light Show ANAVI Macro Pad 10 #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-05-02 | ANAVI Macro Pad 10 is a re-programmable open source mini mechanical keyboard with 9 hot-swap mechanical switches and a rotary encoder, back-lighting and under-lighting. Learn more at: https://anavi.technology/
Radxa Rock Pi 4 Computer with Debian Linux as a Raspberry Pi Alternative Leon Anavi 2023-05-01 | ROCK 4 is a Single Board Computer (SBC) with the same form factor (dimension and mounting holes) as Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 4. There are 7 different ROCK 4 models and this video is about ROCK 4 B, previously known as Rock Pi 4 B. It comes with 64-bit ARM Rockchip RK3366 SoC featuring 6 core CPU in total: dual-core Cortex-A72 and quad-core ARM Cortex-A53. It also offers ARM Mali-T860MP4 GPU with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0, OpenCL1.2 and DirectX11.1 support.There are 2 different versions of model B depending on the RAM. It comes either with 4GB or with 2GB LPDDR4 RAM. Rock 4 model B also includes Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface with PoE support. On the back of Rock 4 B there is a microSD card slot and a M.2 connector that supports up to 2T M.2 NVME SSD.Rock 4 has a 40-pin headers just like any Raspberry Pi computer model and version that has been released on the market since 2014. However, the advantage of Rock 4 compared to Raspberry Pi single board computers is the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) on pin 26.ROCK Pi 4 Model B 2GB from Comet Electronics in Bulgaria:https://store.comet.bg/Catalogue/Product/46907/Android and various Linux distributions are available for ROCK 4. They can be downloaded from: wiki.radxa.com/Rock4/downloadsThanks to comet.bg for providing me ROCK Pi 4 Computer for this video: https://store.comet.bg/Catalogue/Product/46907/
Rock Pi 4 Computer with Rockchip RK3399 ARM CPU vs Raspberry Pi #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-04-30 | Rock Pi 4 computer is a Raspberry Pi 4 Alternative based on Rockchip RK3399 Processor.
How to Use Addressable RGB LED NeoPixels (WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812, etc) on Raspberry Pi Computer Leon Anavi 2023-04-24 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com This step by step tutorial demonstrates how to use Addressable RGB LED NeoPixels (WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812, etc) on a Raspberry Pi single board computer with Raspberry Pi OS Linux distribution and Python 3 script based on Adafruit CircuitPython libraries.Hardware:- Raspberry Pi with 40 pin header (Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi Zero, etc.)- microSD card with Raspberry Pi OS- Olimex LED-ROPE-10 or addressable RGB LED strip or a printed circuit board with NeoPixels olimex.com/Products/Components/LEDs/LED-ROPE-10- Power supply for Raspberry Pi- 5V power supply with barrel jack for the LEDs- ANAVI Miracle uHAT (or a breadboard with level shifter, power jack and in-line resistor between 220 and 470 Ω on the data line for protection)Sound must be disabled on Raspberry Pi OS to use GPIO18. Edit /boot/config.txt and change "dtparam=audio=on" to "dtparam=audio=off". After that reboot Raspberry Pi.1. Install dependencies:sudo pip3 install rpi_ws281x adafruit-circuitpython-neopixelsudo python3 -m pip install --force-reinstall adafruit-blinka2. Download the git repository with examples:git clone github.com/AnaviTechnology/anavi-examples.git3. Run the Python3 script:cd anavi-examples/anavi-miracle-uhat/neopixels/sudo python3 rainbow.pyThe source code of the Python script is based on Adafruit CircuitPython and Blinka library as well as the following excellent tutorial: learn.adafruit.com/neopixels-on-raspberry-pi/python-usage0:00 Intro1:02 Printed Circuit Board2:28 Soldering2:44 Wiring3:48 Software4:47 Demo6:19 Python Script6:55 Rainbow8:05 Conclusions
Raspberry Pi Zero W Linux development board for Internet of Things #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-04-07 | Raspberry Pi Zero W is the smallest Raspberry Pi single board computer capable of running Linux with WiFi and Bluetooth. It is equipped with 1GHz Broadcom ARM CPU, 512MB RAM, mini HDMI and a 40-pin header. It is an awesome development board for Internet of Things. raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w
Raspberry Pi 400 portable Linux computer built into a keyboard #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-04-06 | Raspberry Pi 400 is a portable Linux personal computer built into a compact keyboard. It provides all cool features of Raspberry Pi 4 including quad-core 64-bit ARM CPU, 4GB RAM, dual-display output and 40-pin GPIO header. raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-400
Olimex A20-OlinuXino-MICRO Open Source Hardware Linux Computer with Allwinner A20 ARM SoC #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-04-05 | A20-OlinuXino-MICRO is an open source hardware Linux single board computer by the Bulgarian company Olimex. It features Allwinner A20 ARM SoC at 1GHz and a dual-core Mali 400 GPU, 1GB RAM and optionally 4GB or 16GB eMMC flash memory. It was released on the market a decade ago, in 2013 but it is still a pretty decent development board. There is a fantastic software support thanks to the linux-sunxi communityolimex.com/Products/OLinuXino/A20/A20-OLinuXino-MICRO/open-source-hardware
Raspberry Pi 4 dual-display tiny Linux computer #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-30 | Raspberry Pi 4 is a tiny dual-display desktop computer capable of running Linux with the size of a credit card. It has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and Gigabit Ethernet. There are different variants depending on how much RAM you need: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB.
KMK Open Source Mechanical Keyboard Firmware Written in CircuitPython Leon Anavi 2023-03-28 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay. Only $5 for 10 PCBs and Only $4.98 for 3D Printing + Express 24 hour service on http://www.pcbway.com KMK is an open source firmware for mechanical keyboards. It is written in CircuitPython, a derivative of Python for constrained embedded devices. KMK and CircuitPython run on various microcontrollers, including RP2040. In this video KMK is demonstrated using a printed circuit board with Seeed XIAO RP2040 module. The video shows hot-swap mechanical switches, backlight, RGB underflow with Neopixes, mini I2C OLED display and a rotary encoder.KMK firmware: http://kmkfw.ioGitHub repository: github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmwareCurcuitPython: circuitpython.orgChapters:0:00 Intro1:05 Keyboard prototype1:44 KMK Installation2:42 Keycodes and Combos3:20 Rotary Encoder4:14 Backlight4:47 NeoPixels6:09 I2C OLED Display6:45 Conclusions
Hacktoberfest #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-24 | Hacktoberfest is a month-long virtual event in October to celebrate open source. Just contribute source code to eligible open source projects hosted in GitHub or GitLab. Winners receive a bag full of goodies, including a cool t-shirt. There was also an option to plant a tree rather than receiving a t-shirt. Several months after the event I received my goodies from Hactoberfest 2022.Keep on contributing to open source projects and get ready for the next edition of Hacktoberfest!
XIAO RP2040 with castellated holes for SMT on a mechanical keyboard ANAVI Macro Pad 10 #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-12 | XIAO RP2040 tiny module with the mighty Raspberry Pi microcontroller RP2040, 264KB of SRAM, and 2MB of onboard Flash memory. The castellated holes make XIAO modules very convenient for surface mount assembly with a stencil on a printed circuit board like on this mini mechanical keyboard ANAVI Macro Pad 10.
Hot-swappable mechanical keyboard ANAVI Macro Pad 10 with XIAO RP2040 & Gateron red switches #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-09 | ANAVI Macro Pad 10 is a mini mechanical keyboard with XIAO RP2040 module. The keyboard features a rotary encoder with clickable switch and nine hot-swappable Gateron red mechanical switches with translucent keycaps. The black, gold-plated PCB features yellow backlighting under each key, RGB LED on the front and four WS2812B LEDs for under-lighting. The hot-swappable sockets allow you to change different types mechanical switches easily, with no soldering required.
XIAO ESP32C3 SoM by Seeed Studio with WiFi, Bluetooth and RISC-V MCU for Internet of Things #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-08 | Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 a tiny System on a Module (SoM) with the size of a thumb. It features WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, RISC-V MCU, pads for battery charge and various peripherals. With an U.FL antenna the WiFi coverage is up to 100m. This makes XIAO ESP32C3 an excellent choice for Internet of Things (IoT). seeedstudio.com/Seeed-XIAO-ESP32C3-p-5431.html
Olimex RT5350F-OLinuXino with Ralink MIPS SoC for WiFi routers with Linux and OpenWRT #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-06 | Olimex RT5350F-OLinuXino is an open source hardware evaluation board with Ralink RT5350F MIPS CPU, 32MP SDRAM and 8MB storage. It is designed for networking applications as it has WiFi and two Ethernet ports. RT5350F-OLinuXino can run Linux and OpenWRT.olimex.com/Products/OLinuXino/RT5350F/RT5350F-OLinuXino/open-source-hardware
PocketBeagle ultra tiny open source hardware Linux computer with 1GHz ARM TI AM335x CPU #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-03-06 | PocketBeagle full video review: youtube.com/watch?v=2pct-voB44s
VisionFive computer with RISC-V StarFive SiFive U74 SoC at 1GHz #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-02-23 | StarFive VisionFive was the first generation of affordable computers capable of running Linux with CPU based on the open instruction set RISC-V. It is with RISC-V SiFive U74 Dual-Core 64-bit RV64GC ISA SoC with 2MB L2 cache @ 1.0GHz, 4GB LPDDR4 or 8GB LPDDR4 depending the model, WiFi and Bluetooth.Recently VisionFive2 was released and it is more powerful and has more peripherals!starfivetech.com/en/site/boards
BeagleBone-AI64 open source hardware single board computer with TI ARM SoC for AI and ML #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-02-22 | BeagleBone AI-64 is a powerful open source hardware single board computer with 64-bit ARM Texas Instruments SoC, 4GB RAM, 16GB on-board eMMC storage and multiple periperals for developing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions.beagleboard.org/ai-64
Home Assistant RGB LED strips with MQTT and ANAVI Miracle Controller #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-02-21 | Home assistant is a free and open source software for managing various Internet of Things, including addressable RGB LED strips over the MQTT protocol using the open source hardwre ANAVI Miracle Controller.Useful links:home-assistant.iohome-assistant.io/integrations/mqtthttps://anavi.technology/
VisionFive 2 Single Board Computer with StarFive JH7110 RISC-V CPU for Linux #shorts Leon Anavi 2023-02-13 | ...
Khadas VIM4 Passive Cooling with KKSB Aluminium Case Leon Anavi 2023-01-18 | Setup a passive cooling of Khadas VIM4 using KKSB black metal case. The video demonstrates the exact steps how to remove the heatsink and the fan from VIM4 and to assemble the KKSB case. The case is made of CNC-machined aluminium. VIM4 is powerful single board computer with Amlogic A311D2 ARM 64-bit CPU. I have installed Ubuntu Linux distribution and I did thermal tests with the open source tools stress-ng during which the CPU temperature with the passible cooling went up to 90C. However, in idle mode with the case the temperature remains below 50C.Useful links:KKSB Khadas VIM4 Aluminium Case – Black kksb-cases.com/products/kksb-khadas-vim3-aluminium-chassi-svartKhadas VIM4 khadas.com/product-page/vim4ANAVI Technology https://anavi.technology/stress-ng source code in GitHub: github.com/ColinIanKing/stress-ngUbuntu manual for stress-ng manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/bionic/man1/stress-ng.1.html0:00 Assembly2:23 Thermal Stress Tests4:10 Conclusions
