Omega2: the world's smallest microcomputer with Linux and Wi-Fi

The “Internet of Things” is getting closer and closer into our lives. Of course, developers cannot bypass their attention to such a booming field. But in order to create the appropriate development, you need reliable tools. One of them can be a single-board Omega2. Its creators position their Linux microcomputer as the smallest in the world. On board the microcomputer there is a Wi-Fi module, and the cost of the entire system is only $ 5.

On Kickstarter, this project has long collected the required amount. It has been repeatedly exceeded - instead of $ 15,000, $ 30,774 has already been collected. And although until the end of fees another 11 days, the likelihood that the device will soon fall to customers and in stores is very high.

Characteristics of the device are usual for IoT chips. This is a processor with a frequency of 580 Hz, Linux OS, 64 MB of RAM and 16 MB of internal memory. Interfaces USB 2.0 and wireless module W-Fi 802.11b / g / n. The equipment of the microcomputer also includes 15 GPIO lines, two PWM generators, two UART transceivers, interfaces I2C, SPI and I2S.
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Developers offer an improved version of the device with double the amount of memory and a slot for microSD cards. But such a single board will cost $ 9.



The system is compatible with both Arduino and its own expansion cards. According to the authors of the device, with their help, you can add a number of sensors, a display, a relay, a DAC, ADC, and other types of functional modules to the system.

What else?

This is a modular device that supports a large number of expansion cards.



Omega2 can also run applications - it is able to function as a desktop PC. There is already a catalog of applications from where you can download additional programs for Omega2.

As mentioned in the title, this is a complete tool for working with the Linux environment. About Omega2 can be thought of as a miniature Linux server that can pull Apache.



The hardware platform supports a large number of different languages. Developers provide all relevant libraries.

And another interesting point - this server is integrated with Onion Cloud. This allows you to use remote control to work with Omega2, using appropriate tools, also provided by the developers - Web UI and RESTful APIs.



You can use Omega2 for creating smart home systems, teaching children, server modules, for robotics, and much more. Shipment of single-board will begin in November of this year, so it does not wait for long.

Invitation to test dadzhetov

The djet invites authors interested in testing our devices ( we don’t have Omega2 , our own devices are offered for testing ) and write an objective review, for cooperation. The device after the publication of the review remains with you. Read more about the offer here .