Richard Elliot
Residing on the south coast of England, Rich has spent the last few years building Electomaker.io from the ground up. He is usually found behind a laptop coordinating the rest of the EM team and occasionally finding time to contribute articles to the blog. When not tapping away at a laptop, he can be found either paddleboarding, at the beach, playing golf (badly), or camping with his family.
Nordic Thingy:91 X – The Only IoT Dev Board You Need in 2025?
Nordic Thingy:91 X is a powerful, low-power IoT prototyping platform with LTE-M, GNSS, and Wi-Fi for seamless global connectivity. Innovation.
Best Dev Kits and Embedded Platforms from Embedded World 2025
From rugged edge AI boards to open-source FPGAs, here are the standout dev kits selected by Embedded Computing Design at Embedded World 2025.
Energy Harvesting with Silicon Labs' Dev Kit
Silicon Labs' new dev kit shows how to build battery-free IoT devices using energy harvesting and Zigbee Green Power.
Inside the ESP32-P4: USB, GUI, and Rust Support
Espressif’s ESP32-P4 MCU handles USB video, smooth GUIs, and Rust-based HMIs—engineered for next-gen multimedia and embedded applications.
Proximity-Based Smart Locking with TI’s Bluetooth Low Energy Tech – Embedded World 2025
TI’s Bluetooth Low Energy tech uses channel sounding for accurate proximity-based locking and asset tracking, powered by the CC2755 chip.
Red Pitaya Gen 2 Board Unveiled at Embedded World 2025
Red Pitaya Gen 2 offers better signal integrity, USB-C, and eMMC support while staying compatible with previous setups.
Ynvisible Printed E-Paper: Flexible, Low-Power Displays - Embedded World 2025
Flexible, printed e-paper from Ynvisible offers custom low-power displays for smart devices, IoT, and embedded systems.
Bluetooth 6.0 Gets Smarter: Channel Sounding for Secure Distance Measurement - Embedded World 2025
Nordic’s demo of Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding shows how phase-based tracking can power secure, proximity-aware access in future devices.
Micro: Maqueen Lite – A Tiny but Mighty Robotics Platform
Explore the Micro: Maqueen Lite, a compact and feature-packed robotics kit designed for beginners, STEM education, and hands-on coding experiments.
Satellite Backup for IoT Projects: Never Lose IoT Connectivity Again!
Blues Starnote enables IoT devices to stay connected beyond Wi-Fi and cellular, offering seamless satellite backup with no contracts or hidden fees.
M5Stack Dial REVIEW with WiFi, Bluetooth & More!
Discover the M5Stack Dial ESP32-S3, a compact, versatile rotary knob with a touch screen and endless project possibilities!
Embedded World 2025 Student Day & Kombi Ticket: Everything You Need to Know
Embedded World 2025 Student Day offers free travel, keynotes, and hands-on experiences. Register now to learn from industry leaders and network.
Startup City at Embedded World 2025: A Hub for Innovation and Investment
Startup City at Embedded World 2025 connects startups, investors, and industry leaders for networking, live pitches, and embedded tech innovation.
Affordable Satellite IoT? The Blues Starnote for Skylo Kit Explained!
Discover the Blues Starnote for Skylo Kit , a satellite connectivity solution for IoT projects, ensuring reliable communication in remote locations!
Red Pitaya: STEMlab 125-14 Edu Pack Winner Announced!
The Red Pitaya EDU Pack offers a complete electronics lab in one compact package, ideal for engineers, educators, and hobbyists.
Arduino Portenta Proto Kit ME: Streamlining Professional Prototyping
The Arduino Portenta Proto Kit ME simplifies professional prototyping with modular components, motion sensing, and cloud integration.
SenseCAP S2104: Advanced Long-Range Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensor
Monitor critical soil health and moisture conditions remotely with the SenseCAP S2104, a durable, long-range sensor offering 10 years of battery life.
ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1: A RISC-V Development Platform for Prototyping and IoT
Explore the ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1, a versatile RISC-V-based development board with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support.