The internet of things has created a big market for inexpensive computer boards, so much so that standard open-source designs now have their own clones. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor If you eyeball crowd-funding sites such as Indiegogo or Kickstarter you will find several projects aimed at creating computer boards in the format of the […]
Distributor Premier Farnell now stocking Xilinx programmable devices
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announces the addition of Xilinx All Programmable Devices to their extensive product offering. By adding Xilinx to their growing list of global franchised suppliers, Premier Farnell are giving their customers access to their market leading devices that provide both design flexibility and freedom. Mike Barone, VP Channel Sales for Xilinx says “We […]
Raspberry Pi add-on board sports sensors, processors for IoT work
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announces an exclusive partnership with MATRIX Labs to manufacture and distribute MATRIX Creator to a global network of developers and makers of all skills levels. The MATRIX Creator is a Raspberry Pi add-on that provides multiple functionality and enables faster and more cost-effective development of IoT devices. MATRIX Creator is […]
Micro:Bit coding device now available from US distributor
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, has made the BBC Micro:bit available to buy in North America through Newark element14 and MCM Electronics. The micro:bit was originally launched in the UK in March 2016 following an educational programme led by the BBC, in partnership with a group of technology partners including ARM, Microsoft and Premier Farnell. […]
Tips book for makers includes Raspberry Pi, BeagleBoard ideas
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, has launched a new ‘Tips Book for Makers’, following the success of its ‘Essential Design Tips for Engineers’ series. The element14 community provides support and inspiration through a combination of articles, design challenges, roadtests and the power of close to half a million global members with their combined experienced and […]
IoT power calculator helps IoT developers by predicting battery life
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, has created an IoT Power Calculator that helps developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects to understand the expected battery life of their IoT devices, and allows them to experiment with different components and software algorithms to determine their impact on battery life. Battery power is in increasing demand in IoT […]
Apps turn Raspberry Pi into Linux-based desktop computer
Newark element14 announces the global availability of new Pi Desktop, an innovative set of accessories that converts a Raspberry Pi into a fully featured Linux-based desktop computer housed in an elegant enclosure. When combined with the Raspberry Pi, the Pi Desktop provides users with all the functionality they would expect from a standard PC, including […]
Tiny Intel Curie module-based board targets IoT uses
Premier Farnell today launch tinyTILE, an Intel Curie module based board that has been created in partnership with Intel. tinyTILE is the latest development to come from a successful partnership between Intel and Premier Farnell. This new board has been specifically designed for use in wearable and IoT designs for consumer and industrial edge products. […]
MathWorks “Learn to Program” packs run on Raspberry Pi3, Arduino Uno and BeagleBone Black
Newark element14 is now stocking three new editions of the popular MathWorks Learn to Program pack, for the Raspberry Pi3, Arduino Uno and BeagleBone Black. The packs provide access to all the necessary hardware and software to get started including the board and MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite. The MathWorks Learn to Program pack enables students […]
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