Seeed Monthly Wrap-Up for May 2024
Prepare for 5 groundbreaking news stories, 7 product and tech updates, and 1 “Co-Create with Seeed” campaigns that will leave you in awe. Boost your knowledge with 10 Seeed Wikis, offering expert insights. Dive into the vibrant open-source community with 7 inspiring projects.
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Welcome to the latest Seeed Monthly for May 2024! Prepare for 5 groundbreaking news stories, 8 product and tech updates, and 1 “Co-Create with Seeed” campaigns that will leave you in awe. Boost your knowledge with 10 Seeed Wikis, offering expert insights. Dive into the vibrant open-source community with 7 inspiring projects. Discover the power of technology and join the journey into the world of Seeed!
📰 I. News that You Don’t Wanna Miss
01. Introducing reComputer R1000: An Industrial Edge IoT Gateway Powered by Raspberry Pi, Ideal for Smart Building and Energy Management
The reComputer R1000 is a high-performance and cost-effective edge IoT controller based on Raspberry Pi solution. It features dual Ethernet interfaces and three isolated RS485 interfaces, supporting Modbus UDP/TCP and BACnet protocols, which makes it a perfect fit for smart building and energy management, such as controlling HVAC systems and other subsystems like lighting, sensors, and access control. With powerful IoT expansion capabilities, reComputer R1000 is integrated with various wireless transmission capabilities such as 4G, LoRa®, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and BLE through internal slots. Find out more here.
02. Call for Projects: Submit Your Grove Vision AI V2 Projects to Win Big!
Share with us what you’ve created using the Grove Vision AI V2 Sensor, and the great projects will win BIG! We have received more than 300 project ideas after Vision Challenge was published. From wild animal detection, home assistant, game control systems, vegetable freshness detection, etc… The creativity knows no bounds with Grove Vision AI V2. Submit Your Content Now and Impress us with your creativity!
03. May 30-31th: Meet Seeed Studio at AI for Good Global Summit 2024
Seeed Studio will participate in the AI for Good Global Summit 2024, happening on May 30-31 in Geneva, Switzerland. Violet Su, our Business Development Manager, will speak at the workshop titled “tinyML: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Resource-Limited Environments.” We will showcase our latest AIoT products and solutions designed to address global challenges. Join us at the workshops and stop by Seeed booth!
04. We Have Our Official AliExpress Store Now!
We’re thrilled to share that Seeed Studio now has an official store on AliExpress (Seeedstudio AI Hardware Store)! This new platform will make it even easier for our global community (especially for those who “suffer” from high custom duty) to access our innovative products and accessories. Click for details.
05. Seeed Studio and PNY Join Forces to Accelerate Edge AI Solutions For Smart Cities and Spaces
Seeed Studio is proud to partner with PNY Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of components and NVIDIA solutions for the artificial intelligence, HPC, data center, and professional visualization markets. The partnership represents a convergence of Seeed Studio’s expertise in AIoT hardware, particularly as an Elite Partner in the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem, with PNY’s comprehensive edge AI platforms tailored for Smart Cities & Spaces. The collaboration is designed to enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and streamlined deployment of advanced AI technologies for developers and businesses worldwide. Read More
👩💻 II. Product & Tech Updates
01. TinyML + Local LLMs: A Trendy Architecture for Efficient and Affordable Edge AI
In recent days, the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) are advancing rapidly, and we are seeing a clear trend in the IoT world where hardware systems invoke these large models to infer more complex data and scenarios. Then, the next topic of discussion should be – how can this be made more cheaper and efficient? How can it be made cheaper? Can the waiting time be reduced? Get a sneak peek here.
02. Deploying LLMs on Raspberry Pi Powered HMI: Talk with Intelligent Facilities
Integrating Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) services in factory operations or smart buildings offers significant advantages, particularly when leveraging cloud-based LLM APIs or Local SLMs within existing systems. By incorporating local LLMs, these systems can enhance their capabilities without breaching security and privacy. Read More
03. How To SSH Into Raspberry Pi (The Complete Guide)
SSH into a Raspberry Pi allows remote access, enabling management, maintenance, development, and server operations without needing physical interaction with the device for a variety of projects and applications. We’ll show you step by step how to SSH to Raspberry Pi from your pc, which works for all Raspberry Pi products, such as Seeed Studio Raspberry Pi whole product line,including EdgeBox Series and reTerminal Series. Find out more.
04. 【Seeed Fusion Gallery】Where Ideas and Projects Come Together
Excited to introduce Fusion Gallery, a collaborative platform for designers to share their ideas and projects, and inspire others with exceptional designs based on Seeed’s products and services. Our open-source community offers free opportunities for everyone to showcase their creativity. By working together, we aim to build an innovative and inspirational space for all. Read more here.
05. Building a crowd density based on Grove Vision AI V2 and Home Assistant
The Grove Vision AI V2, a cutting-edge vision sensor, combined with the versatile XIAO ESP32C3 microcontroller, provides an ideal foundation for creating a feature-rich and highly capable environment detection system. By leveraging the power of these devices, we can implement a wide array of functionalities, including multi-model recognition, custom settings, real-time frame rate, live view, target tracking, target heatmap, and cross-area counting. Read More
06. Intelligent IP Camera With AI Function
Grove Vision AI V2 can be advanced surveillance devices that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance security and operational efficiency. These cameras can perform real-time video analysis to detect and alert for unusual activities, recognize faces, and monitor crowd density, making them ideal for applications in areas such as public safety, retail management, and smart home security. By automating surveillance tasks, AI IP cameras reduce the need for constant human monitoring, enabling quicker responses to potential security threats and improving overall safety. Find out more.
07. Control Your NeoPixel LEDs with WLED and XIAO ESP32 MCUs
If you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional developer looking to enhance your LED lighting projects, there’s some exciting news for you! Our XIAO ESP32 microcontrollers (XIAO ESP32C3, XIAO ESP32S3 and XIAO ESP32S3 Sense) are now compatible with WLED, the popular open-source software for controlling LED strips. This update opens up a plethora of possibilities for creators and innovators looking to combine efficient control with compact hardware solutions. More.
08. Hardware Details of SenseCAP Watcher – The World’s First Physical IoT AI Agent Reference Design
SenseCAP Watcher is the world-first open source physical AI agent for smarter spaces. It assists in monitoring a designated space, detect any activity that matters to you, and notify you promptly. It has a playfully name called “Nobody,” signifying that it is a robot with no body.
Powered by an ESP32S3 main controller and a Himax WiseEye2 HX6538 AI chip (ARM M55 + U55) as a subprocessor, well known for its super high efficiency in image and vector data processing, SenseCAP watcher is equipped with a camera, microphone, and speaker, and speaker, so it can see, hear, and talk. It supports natural interactions – push to talk. With WiFi and BLE connectivity, it easily integrates with SenseCraft services and various large language model toolchains to provide insights. More.
📚 III. Seeed Wiki and Know-Hows
01. Getting Started reComputer R1000
The reComputer R1000 edge IoT controller is built on the high-performance Raspberry Pi CM4 platform, featuring a quad-core A72 processor with a maximum support of 8GB RAM and 32GB eMMC. This controller is well-suited for remote device management, energy management, and various other scenarios in the field of smart buildings. We have provided you with the Wikis to get you started with the reComputer R1000. Check Out today.
02. Connect AWS IoT Core with N3uron
We have outlined the process of transmitting data from your Edge Box RPi 200 device to AWS IoT Core using the MQTT protocol. This tutorial will seamlessly integrate with the aforementioned process. In this tutorial, we will delve into the intricacies of interfacing between the N3uron Edge IIoT platform and AWS IoT Core. Learn more.
03. Connect N3uron with MQTT and Modbus Support Devices
The potent pairing of reTerminal DM and N3uron Duo facilitates efficient plant management by providing robust connectivity and data manipulation capabilities. This Wiki emphasizes the significance of Modbus TCP in industrial settings, highlighting the seamless integration of MQTT devices to further enhance connectivity. Find out more.
04. Developed on XIAO using Espressif ESP-IDF
In the world of IoT development, the ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework) has gained significant popularity due to its powerful features and extensive support for ESP32 series microcontrollers. With the emergence of the Matter protocol, which aims to provide a unified standard for smart home devices, developers are eager to explore this new frontier. However, Matter development currently does not support the Arduino framework, leaving ESP-IDF as the primary choice for development. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ESP-IDF on an Ubuntu system, enabling you to kickstart your Matter development journey on XIAO ESP32 Series. Check out today.
05. Getting Started with Matter Quickly with XIAO ESP32 Series
The XIAO ESP32 series, particularly the XIAO ESP32C3, XIAO ESP32S3 and XIAO ESP32C6, are compact and powerful development boards that offer an ideal platform for creating Matter devices. With their robust features and extensive peripheral interfaces, these boards provide the necessary hardware foundation for your Matter projects. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of using ESPLaunchPad to swiftly flash firmware onto your XIAO ESP32 board and pair it with your iPhone using a QR code. Learn more.
06. Matter Development with XIAO ESP32 Series
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up a Matter development environment using the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C6, a compact and powerful board specifically designed for IoT applications. With its ESP32-C6 microcontroller and extensive peripheral interfaces, the XIAO ESP32C6 is an ideal choice for developing Matter-compatible devices. Find out more.
07. Local RAG based on Jetson with LlamaIndex
Using RAG technology to reduce the generation of illusions in large language models has become a trend. And here we introduce you RAG based on Jetson, which using LlamaIndex as the RAG framework, ChromaDB as the vector database, and the quantized Llama2-7b model LLM MLC as the question-answering model. With this local RAG project, it can protect your data privacy and provide you with low-latency communication experience. Explore more.
08. RAG on Jetson with MLCLLM and LlamaIndex
In this wiki, we introduce a quantized version of Llama2-7B, a large language model trained on 1.5TB of data, and deploy it on the Jetson Orin. We also leverage the Machine Learning Compiler Large Language Modle (MLC LLM) to accelerate the inference speed of the model. By deploying the quantized Llama2-7B with MLC LLM on the Jetson Orin NX, developers can build powerful natural language processing applications that deliver high accuracy and low latency on edge devices. Learn more.
09. J401 carrier board Hardware and Interfaces Usage
reComputer J401 carrier board supports NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano/NX(Orin Nano 4GB/Orin Nano 8GB, Orin NX 8GB/Orin NX 16GB) bringing exceptional performance and being engineered to tackle tough edge computing tasks with ease. It’s the perfect choice for developing industrial automation systems, building powerful AI applications, and more. Read more.
10. Real-time IoT Data Processing Node Powered By Apache Kafka
Our cutting-edge processing node, Kafka-ESP32, combines the power of Apache Kafka and ESP32C6 microcontrollers to deliver an efficient solution for handling IoT data streams. By using the XIAO ESP32C6 with the DHT20 environmental sensor, data is collected and seamlessly sent to Apache Kafka via the ESP32C6. Kafka’s high-throughput, low-latency messaging capabilities enable real-time data processing and analysis, while its distributed architecture allows for effortless scalability. Kafka-ESP32 empowers you to develop custom applications and integrations, revolutionizing the way you manage and utilize your IoT assets in today’s data-driven landscape. Explore more.
🤝 IV. Co-Create With Seeed
01. Go Offline, Go Vocal – Grove’s Voice Recognition Module, Co-Create with Seeed Fusion
Introducing a low-power, completely offline voice recognition module, it is perfect for smart devices such as smart home appliances, toys, and lamps that require voice control. Online voice recognition modules require a reliable internet connection to generate responses and are not independent of the microcontroller/processor controlling them. To solve this problem, Anirudha Gaikwad designed the Grove Offline Voice Recognition Module, which can be used for voice recognition even when it is wireless, bringing more convenience to life. This product is one of the Co-Create products of Seeed Fusion. Explore more here.
🌈 V. Community Project Spotlight
01. Seeed Thematic Project of Month Campaign – May
After launching the Vision Challenge, we were excited to receive many innovative ideas from our community. Some members have even shared their fascinating projects on Hackster, demonstrating the versatility of our module in applications ranging from home improvement to security enhancement. We’re so glad to spotlight four projects using Grove Vision AI for the Project of the Month May campaign. Let’s take a look at this month’s project spotlight:
- PIR doorbell with XIAO ESP32C3 and Grove Vision AI Module V2 by Team Professional
- Squirrel-Proofing Innovation by skruglewicz
- Step Guard 3.0 by Roni Bandini
- EleTect by Abhinav Krishna, Amritha M
What’s your favorite project? Vote Now!
02. OpenGlass: Turn Any Glasses into AI Smart Glasses for Just $20 with XIAO ESP32S3 Sense
Check out OpenGlass, a groundbreaking project that empowers you to convert any ordinary glasses into smart, hackable eyewear. With around $20 in off-the-shelf components, you can build your own smart glasses capable of recording your life, remembering people, identifying objects, translating text, and much more. This innovative project was brought to life by Nik Shevchenko and the creative minds at Based Hardware. Check out how amazing is this!
03. Meet Friend, Open Source AI Wearable Recording Device Powered by XIAO nRF52840 Sense
Meet Friend, the world’s #1 open-source AI wearable for effortless conversation capture, which is currently available at a Kickstarter Campaign. Designed by Nik Shevchenko and the team at Based Hardware, it is an open-source AI wearable based on XIAO nRF52840 Sense with the goal to make conversation recording a breeze.. You simply pair it with your smartphone and effortlessly save transcriptions of meetings, casual chats, and voice memos on the go. Explore more here.
04. Turn Your XIAO nRF52840 into a Meshtastic Device to Send, Receive, and Rebroadcast Messages Low-Power and Long-Range
Explore the Ikoka Nano Meshtastic Device: Designed by ndoo, the Ikoka Nano is a compact, Meshtastic-compatible communication device built using the Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 and EBYTE E22 series LoRa modules. Once configured, it joins the LoRa mesh network, allowing the device to send, receive, and rebroadcast messages to other devices in the network. Read more.
That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through this May 2024 Monthly Wrap-up in your spare time. If you wanna share what projects you’re working on, shoot us a tweet @seeedstudio, let us know on LinkedIn and Discord, or publish your project on our Project Hub on Hackster.
#Notes
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