Review Blogs

Raspberry Pi CM5 - Firmware Installation and Configuration

2026-09-06T00:29:02Z

Hardware is put together and ready to install and configure the OS firmware and install and configure the Frigate Docker container. The CM5 in the roadtest uses eMMC rather than an SD card for storage so the process is slightly different using ...(read more)

Raspberry Pi CM5 roadtest - flashing the operating system

2026-09-05T08:29:02Z

Introduction Flashing an operating-system image to the Compute Module 5 is slightly different from what you may be used to with a traditional Raspberry Pi. With a regular Raspberry Pi, the usual procedure is to write Raspberry Pi OS to a microSD card...(read more)

Raspberry Pi CM5 roadtest - first impressions

2026-08-29T15:30:44Z

After a long wait, the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Development Kit finally arrived at my desk, ready for its road test.My proposed plan is to test the Compute Module 5 with Software Defined Radio (SDR), using both RTL-SDR and Ettus Research USRP B2...(read more)

Ras Pi CM5 roadtest - 02 - network, storage, and web cam

2026-08-29T05:03:41Z

For my RoadTest review of the CM5 I am building a remote dog feeder. I am planning to use a pair of CSI (Camera Serial Interface) cameras, which are still in transit. After my unboxing post, I thought it would be wroth while to run thr...(read more)

Raspberry Pi CM5 - Initial Assembly

2026-08-22T15:37:47Z

I finally received my CM5 Development kit for the roadtest, so I thought I'd get started assembling it. Unboxing Not much exciting about the shipping package, so I'll get right to the good stuff. There were two boxes included, the...(read more)

Ras Pi CM5 roadtest - 01 - unboxing

2026-08-22T05:48:11Z

To keep myself accountable, I thought it best to blog my progress with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Development Kit before doing a full RoadTest review. My roadtest plan was to build a remote-control dog feeder that, with a bit of...(read more)

Pynq Z2 oled display from Jupyter

2026-08-10T16:25:17Z

I have looked at many examples, blogs and websites to try to get an output from an SSD1306 OLED connected to the Pynq Z2 Arduino pins or to a Grove Arduino shield. If you are interested to understand my testing and experimental logic, read on. ...(read more)

Raspberry Pi+ low latency video streaming

2026-06-08T11:49:53Z

hey there i have been experimenting Raspberry Pi zero 2 w Camera setup and exploring low latency video streaming for remote monitoring, has anyone used WebRTC or similar technologies for this approach to archive near real time video streaming using R...(read more)

Element13 April Fools RoadTest

2026-05-21T23:33:51Z

You’ve gotta love it when a company goes all in on an April fools joke and calls your bluff… I saw the April Fools days posts about changing “element14” to “element13” and setting up an Aluminum foil Road Te...(read more)

Received element13 Foil Headwave Aluminium aTtenuator DevKit for review

2026-05-05T22:03:10Z

I just received the Aluminium aTtenuator DevKit for review. The sturdy Aluminium foil was neatly folded and came with a complement of stickers. I had proposed using the foil as a Faraday shield to mitigate my tinnitus. The most difficult part o...(read more)

Arduino Uno Q - USB Audio

2026-04-25T16:37:42Z

Now that I've got two different ways to attach USB peripherals (hub and OTG adapter) to the Uno Q, I decided to try out a couple of audio apps with a USB speaker. First I used the Sound Generator Brick to create some music. This h...(read more)

Arduino Uno Q and USB3 adapter with USB-C PD

2026-04-14T23:38:40Z

While I was waiting to receive my USB-C Hub, I watched the Official Arduino Days 2026: Day 1 video on YouTube. At the 1 hour and 33 minute mark there is a presentation about using Custom AI Models in AppLab. Christopher Mendez is the...(read more)

Arduino Uno Q - Standalone Operation

2026-04-12T00:34:08Z

Received the shipment of the USB-C accessories for the roadtest. Thanks OwainM and E14Alice . Stickers are a nice addition. Multicomp Pro USB-C PD Power Supply 30W, MP009260 TP-Link USB-C 9-Port Hub USB-C Cable 2M US...(read more)

Arduino nano r4 review

2026-04-11T05:31:08Z

Section: Unboxing, Initial Setup & Failure Analysis – Arduino Nano R4 1. Unboxing & First Impressions The Arduino Nano R4 was received in standard Arduino packaging with the board securely enclosed in an anti-static cover. Package ...(read more)

Arduino Uno Q - AppLab initial configuration and examples

2026-04-05T23:11:09Z

I received notification that the additional parts (USB-C hub and power supply) for the roadtest had shipped, so hopefully I'll receive those parts soon. In the meantime, I've gotten started installing AppLab and configuring the Uno Q an...(read more)