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Deokgon Kim

2023 Beelink Mini S

I wasn’t satisfied by Pico PC so,

I bought another mini PC. the Beelink Mini S

Here are some specs.

  • CPU : Intel N95
  • Memory : 8GB
  • SSD : 256GB
  • Display Output : HDMI x 2
  • USB : USB-A x 4
  • Ethernet : 1 GbE x 1
  • Wifi : Wifi 5

Better than Pico PC

  • Silent : most important Pico PC doesn’t include PWM controlled FAN. (what I mostly disappointed about Pico PC)
  • Slightly faster. N95 is slightly faster than J series

Weaknesses?

2023 Esp8266 Ir Remote

When I was using raspberry pi, I bought a IR transceiver module for Arduino. and used it for several years. IR transceiver

Raspberyr Pi, IR Transceiver and DHT11

And this year, I am interested in ESP8266, so I bought another IR receiver, IR transmitter.

Install esp8266 and voltage converter on breadboard.

esp8266, breadboard, and ir receiver

Install IR receiver and IR transmitter in front of tv

Esphome PIR Sensor + LED Strip

Story

I wanted to implement automatic LED light, when I approach kitchen.

  • ESP8266 compatible board. (I use ESP01 board this time)
  • WS2812B LED Strip (5v addressable LED)
  • HC-SR501 PIR Sensor (body detection sensor)
  • WS2812B

    • vcc : to USB 5v positive pin
    • gnd : to USB ground pin
    • data : to GPIO1 of ESP01
  • HC-SR501

    • vcc : to USB 5v positive or 3.3v
    • gnd : to USB ground pin
    • data : to GPIO0 of ESP01

Overall Photo

2023 Pico PC

I bought Pico PC via indiegogo fundraising several months ago.Oct 2022 - Bought Pico PC

Long-waited Pico PC is just arrived today

Pico PC Box front

Pico PC Box back

Pico PC Box inside

Pico PC Boot screen

Next. the boring win10 boot sequence starts.. (before installing ubuntu, let’s see what is win10, what it looks like)