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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## OpenMANET - A higher-bandwidth Meshtastic alternative leveraging 802.11ah WiFi HaLow DevFeed: [OpenMANET - A higher-bandwidth Meshtastic alternative leveraging 802.11ah WiFi HaLow]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) Published: 2026-09-16T07:00:04Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News]() Topics: [Open Source](), [Networks](), [Wi-Fi](), [Raspberry Pi](), [lora](), [networking](), [meshtastic](), [Embedded Systems]() Tags: [802-11ah](), [broadcom-bcmxxxx](), [camera](), [embedded-systems](), [gps](), [halow](), [hardware](), [linux](), [low-power](), [mesh-networking](), [meshtastic](), [network](), [open-source](), [openmanet](), [openwrt](), [raspberry-pi](), [seeed-studio]() ### AI overview This article introduces OpenMANET, an open-source long-range wireless mesh networking project using Raspberry Pi hardware and Wi-Fi HaLow chips. It compares OpenMANET with LoRa-based Meshtastic, noting higher bandwidth and features such as push-to-talk, GPS sharing, video streaming, and ATAK integration, alongside higher hardware cost and power consumption. ### Source excerpt OpenMANET is an open-source project for building long-range wireless mesh Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) using Raspberry Pi SBCs and Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) chips from Morse Micro. This came up when we wrote about Morse Micro USB WiFi HaLow adapters, and an X user commented that "OpenMANET is going to explode with these available, no more adapter boards or M.2 cards". OpenMANET targets search and rescue, disaster response, airsoft events, and other off-grid or infrastructure-failed situations. So it looks like an alternative to LoRa-based Meshtastic and Meshcore, with higher bandwidth, at the cost of more expensive hardware and higher power consumption. OpenMANET supports field communications, including push-to-talk, sharing GPS positions, cameras/video streams, and ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) integration. The mesh network can access the Internet through a single "mesh gate" over Starlink or cellular connectivity. The project supports a range of hardware platforms including Gateworks Venice, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, [...] The post OpenMANET - A higher-bandwidth Meshtastic alternative leveraging 802.11ah WiFi HaLow appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. ## FREE-WILi 2 portable hacking multitool features two RP2350 MCUs, ESP32-C5, ICE40 FPGA, and Raspberry Pi CM0 DevFeed: [FREE-WILi 2 portable hacking multitool features two RP2350 MCUs, ESP32-C5, ICE40 FPGA, and Raspberry Pi CM0]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Debashis Das Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:02Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News]() Topics: [Embedded Systems](), [Raspberry Pi](), [ESP32-C5](), [Hardware](), [Hacking](), [Linux]() Tags: [802-15-4](), [ble](), [bluetooth](), [broadcom-bcmxxxx](), [c-c-plus-plus](), [can](), [electronics](), [embedded](), [esp32](), [esp32-c5](), [espressif](), [fpga](), [hack](), [hacking](), [hardware](), [lattice](), [linux](), [lora](), [meshtastic](), [nfc](), [open-hardware](), [python](), [raspberry-pi](), [raspberry-pi-rp2350](), [rfid](), [rust](), [security](), [som](), [stm32](), [stmicro-stm32](), [texas-instruments-simplelink](), [thread](), [tools](), [video](), [wi-fi](), [wifi-6](), [wireless](), [zigbee]() ### AI overview The FREE-WILi 2 Founder Edition is an open-hardware, portable multitool for hardware hackers, pentesters, and embedded-system developers. It combines two Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCUs, an ESP32-C5, a Lattice ICE40UP5K FPGA, and a Raspberry Pi CM0 capable of running a full Linux OS, along with touchscreen controls, expansion headers, and multiple wireless interfaces. ### Source excerpt The FREE-WILi 2 (Founder Edition) is an open-hardware, portable hacking multitool and lab designed for hardware hackers, pentesters, and embedded system developers. Designed as an "open electronics multitool," it combines a range of chips and modules into a handheld device, including two Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCUs, an ESP32-C5 for wireless connectivity, a Lattice ICE40UP5K FPGA, and a Raspberry Pi CM0 for running a full Linux OS. The device also features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 14-button physical interface, and modular "Orca" headers for hardware expansion. Its wireless features include 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, sub-GHz RF, NFC, 125kHz RFID, and IR. These features make it very suitable for wireless testing, embedded hardware debugging, real-time control, electronics development, and retro gaming, with support for Adafruit Fruit Jam, PICO-8, and Doom. FREE-WILi 2 specifications: Compute Main MCUs - 2x Raspberry Pi RP2350B (One for main controls, one dedicated to display) SoM - Raspberry [...] The post FREE-WILi 2 portable hacking multitool features two RP2350 MCUs, ESP32-C5, ICE40 FPGA, and Raspberry Pi CM0 appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. ## Petoi Quaddle - A mini robot dog for physical AI experimentation (Crowdfunding) DevFeed: [Petoi Quaddle - A mini robot dog for physical AI experimentation (Crowdfunding)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) Published: 2026-09-04T08:03:49Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News]() Topics: [Robotics](), [Physical AI](), [ESP32-S3](), [Arduino](), [Raspberry Pi](), [coding](), [Open Source]() Tags: [3d-printing](), [arduino](), [broadcom-bcmxxxx](), [c-c-plus-plus](), [crowdfunding](), [edge-ai](), [education](), [esp32](), [esp32-s3](), [esphome](), [espressif](), [hardware](), [micropython](), [open-source](), [physical-ai](), [raspberry-pi](), [robot-dog](), [robotics](), [ros](), [simulator](), [smart-home](), [smart-speaker](), [stem](), [video]() ### AI overview The Petoi Quaddle is a mini robot dog designed for learning robotics, coding, physical AI, and 3D printing. It uses an ESP32-S3 motion core, optional AI hardware, OpenCat firmware, and multiple programming environments. Petoi launched it on Kickstarter with three models and planned December 2026 shipping. ### Source excerpt If you are not into ducks, but still would like to play around with physical AI, the Petoi Quaddle is a mini robot dog equipped with 4 servos controlling its legs and is designed to help people learn robotics, coding, AI, and 3D printing. The robot is powered by an ESP32-S3 motion core for servo control and wireless connectivity, and an optional ESP32-S3 AI core to enable voice commands and Smart Home control. The robot can walk, strafe, spin, talk back, and react to the user's touch. Three models are available depending on the user's requirements: Builder, Buddy, and Scout. A Raspberry Pi Zero can also be mounted on the top in place of the ESP32-S3-based AI core. Petoi Quaddle runs OpenCat open-source firmware (Arduino) already used in the earlier Petoi Bittle robot dog, first introduced in 2020. The robot can be programmed in a visual programming IDE with drag-and-drop [...] The post Petoi Quaddle - A mini robot dog for physical AI experimentation (Crowdfunding) appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News. ## ARK Just A Pi - A tiny NDAA-compliant Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier board for drones and robots DevFeed: [ARK Just A Pi - A tiny NDAA-compliant Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier board for drones and robots]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) Published: 2026-08-31T10:49:27Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News]() Topics: [Raspberry Pi](), [Embedded Systems](), [Hardware](), [Ethernet]() Tags: [broadcom-bcmxxxx](), [camera](), [cm5](), [debian](), [drone](), [embedded](), [ethernet](), [hardware](), [hdmi](), [jetson-orin](), [linux](), [raspberry-pi](), [robotics](), [robots](), [sensors](), [som](), [usb]() ### AI overview The article reports on ARK Electronics' Just A Pi, a small NDAA-compliant carrier board for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It describes its connectors, interfaces, dimensions, weight, supported modules, installation requirements, and pricing. ### Source excerpt ARK Just A Pi is a tiny NDAA-compliant carrier board for the Raspberry Pi CM5 designed for drones, robots, or other space-constrained embedded applications that's about the size of the Compute Module itself. This follows ARK Electronics' NDAA-compliant ARK Jetson Orin NX/Nano bundles introduced in 2024. The new "Just A Pi" is much smaller and lighter, features a built-in 100 Mbps Ethernet switch with two JST-GH Ethernet ports, a micro HDMI port, two MIPI CSI camera connectors, a microSD card slot, a PCIe FFC connector, a USB 3.0 Type-C dual role connector, and a range of small connectors for UART, SPI, PWM, GPIO, and fan. It also features a power connector for the company's PAB power modules. ARK Just A Pi specifications: Supported SoM Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 - Full support Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 - The following interfaces are not supported: CSI1/CAM1, UART2, USB-C, PCIe, and fan [...] The post ARK Just A Pi - A tiny NDAA-compliant Raspberry Pi CM5 carrier board for drones and robots appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.