OpenMediaVault 8 (OMV8) ” Synchrony” released for 64-bit x86 (AMD64) and Arm (ARM64) platforms only

OpenMediaVault 8, or OMV8 for shorts, codenamed “Synchrony” has been released, now supporting only 64-bit architectures (AMD64 and ARM64), and dropping 32-bit systems based on the i386, armel, and armhf architectures. OpenMediaVault is a popular, open-source network-attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux that’s been around for many years. I had my first experience with it in 2017 when I reviewed FriendlyELEC NanoPi NEO NAS Kit based on a NanoPi NEO2 SBC with an Allwinner H5 64-bit Cortex A53 SoC, but sadly not recommended for OMV8 (more on that below). The main reason for killing 32-bit support is that...

Необычные ёлочные ретрогирлянды из СССР

Что может быть общего у новогодних праздников, технической реконструкции и электровакуумных приборов? О чём тут можно поговорить, в атмосфере всеобщего «Джингл бенс — джингл бенс»? Разумеется, это световое оформление праздника — светящиеся украшения, гирлянды. Современные светодиодные их варианты, естественно, отметаем, как и не станем смотреть на прорву обычных скучных пластиковых фонариков со стандартными миниатюрными лампочками накаливания. Пороемся и поищем более или менее оригинальные в техническом смысле украшения или, по крайней мере, интересные решения их отдельных узлов. Тёплые ламповые, да. Исследуемое время и пространство ограничим просторами нашей необъятной Родины, скажем — «то, что могло попасть в руки среднестатистическому гражданину СССР».

«Персональные Системы Связи». Wi-Fi по-нижегородски

Приветствую всех!

В середине двухтысячных в крупных городах началось распространение подключения к интернету по выделенному каналу. В те годы появилось множество провайдеров, часть из которых работает и поныне, а множество пользователей впервые смогли получить высокоскоростное соединение.

Помимо привычного нам приходящего в квартиру кабеля некоторые операторы использовали другие методы подключения. Об одном из них, на мой взгляд, весьма необычном по нынешним меркам, мы сейчас и поговорим. Узнаем, как это работало, посмотрим на оборудование и попробуем его запустить. Как водится, будет много интересного.

CamThink NeoEyes NE301 is an open-source STM32N6-based edge AI camera

The NeoEyes NE301 by CamThink is described as a low-power edge AI camera built around STMicroelectronics’ STM32N6 microcontroller. The camera combines on-device neural network inference, a built-in web interface, and modular hardware design aimed at battery-powered and outdoor deployments. The camera is based on the STM32N6570 MCU, which integrates an Arm Cortex-M55 core with Helium […]

Cerelog ESP-EEG – A low-cost ESP32-based EEG acquisition board for brain computer interface (BCI) experiments

The Cerelog ESP-EEG is an 8-channel, low-cost brain computer interface (BCI) circuit board built around the ESP32 MCU and designed for EEG data acquisition. The board supports 8-channel, 24-bit EEG data collection and connects to a host system over USB-C for both power and data. The board has an active noise-removal bias pin which reduces mains interference, along with onboard status LEDs, including a dedicated indicator for active data capture. It works with third-party or DIY EEG headsets using adapter boards, and STL files are provided for 3D printed mounts. Cerelog also offers various software tools and sample code to...

LeafKVM is a Rockchip-based self-contained KVM with touchscreen and browser access

Crowd Supply recently featured LeafKVM, a compact wireless KVM-over-IP device that provides remote access to computers, servers, and HDMI video sources without requiring software on the target system. It captures HDMI video and audio, emulates USB keyboard, mouse, and storage devices, and streams output directly to a web browser. The hardware platform is based on […]

Jetway B903DMTX Intel N97 fanless industrial box PC features 10 USB ports, four DB9 serial interfaces

Jetway B903DMTX is a fanless industrial box PC built around the Intel N97 quad-core Alder Lake-N CPU and designed for industrial applications with up to ten USB Type-A ports, four DB9 serial ports, dual GbE, and support for M.2 wireless modules. It supports up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM memory, SATA III and M.2 SSD storage, along with WiFi and Bluetooth through an M.2 E-Key slot. The system also features 4Kp60-capable HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs. The embedded box PC runs on a 12–19V DC input, supports AT/ATX power modes, and includes features such as a watchdog timer, Intel PTT...

Name that Ware, December 2025

The Ware for December 2025 is shown below.

This is just one part of a much more complex ware, but I thought I’d throw just this photo out there for starters because it’s one of the more thought-provoking portions of the ware.

Super curious to see what people come up with! If nobody guesses it off the bat, I’ll add some more hints in a couple of weeks.

Happy holidays!

Winner, Name That Ware November 2025

The Ware for November 2025 is a controller from the card-activated power switch in a hotel room. It was on the fritz, and when the repair person came and replaced it, Sam asked for the old module and brought it to me as a name that ware entry. Here’s the other circuit board that was mated to the controller: basically a big relay that can cut power to the room when the card is pulled out.

I’ll give Greg the prize, since he was the first to basically guess the ware. However, I never considered the possibility that the snap-action switch...

Firefly CAM-3576 series – Tiny Rockchip RK3576 SBCs for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications

Firefly Technology has introduced the CAM-3576 series of tiny (38 × 38 mm) SBCs based on the Rockchip RK3576 processor with a 6 TOPS NPU for AIoT, edge AI, smart vision, industrial, and automotive applications. It comes in three variants, which include the CAM-3576Q38 (commercial), the CAM-3576JQ38 (industrial), and the CAM-3576MQ38 (automotive) modules designed for smart cameras, intelligent security systems, dash cams, and private on-device AI model deployment. The CAM-3576 series supports up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256GB eMMC flash, and also includes a microSD card for expansion. Additionally, the boards feature a MIPI CSI input for...