Preparing IoT projects for cheap

IoT starter kit using the ESP32-WROVER-IE

I had recently embarked on a small project inspired by ex-colleagues. One of the largest obstacles for a hobbyist is the cost of starting an IOT project.

The project was reignited after encouraging from a friend. I am amazed after learning from him that I can get an arduino with wifi and BLE; ESP32-wrover-ie . The primary appeal is the module cost MYR32 (at the time of the blog post). Its price will be able to allow hobbyist like me to create IoT that will act as a DAQ (Data AQuisition) device, that I can use the data to try out weather forecast modelling using BiLTSM; that will be another story hopefully in near future.

The customed model kit bundle are as following:

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Making sure CUDA is installed in Jetson Nano

Type in nvcc –version from your Jetson Nano terminal is the sure way.

If the nvcc is missing, it could mean that the jetson-toolkit were not installed, or the binaries was not added to your session.

To reassociate your user to installed nvcc

The commands to reassociate.

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Extending or upgrade the seeed reComputer J1020

Part number used for the board in the seeed reComputer J1020 connecting to the nVidia Jetson SODIMM module is reComputer J202 – Carrier Board for Jetson Xavier NX/Nano/TX2 NX.

reComputer J202 Carrier Board for Jetson Xavier NX with compact function design and same size of NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier NX™ carrier board – Seeed Studio

Based on the spec sheet in the web site above, the J202 carrier board. Can be used to host the Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson Nano and Jetson TX2 NX.

Other than the Jetson Nano, any other Jetson module that is compatible with the J202 carrier board will requires a heatsink with active fan.

Recommended heatsink with active fan Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)s are as follows:

ATS-NVA-2781-C1-R0

114992687

Adding compatible SSD into seeed reComputer J1020

Adding SSD into will requires M.2 nvme into the reComputer J1020, this post is based on Memory Expansion | Seeed Studio Wiki

The documentation is a bit vague on the NVMe SSD to be used other than very basic instructions. However, in my attempt it is smooth.

The SSD that was chosen as the expansion storage is the Kingston NV2 PCIe NVMe M.2 500GB. The J1020 requires the SSD to be M key.

Kingston NV2 PCIe NVMe M.2 500GB, M key
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Building Bandai MGSD XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW panel lining not required

Bandai MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW front box cover

Definitely larger than the MGSD Gundam Barbatos. It comes with 13 runners the wings are definitely larger and heavier, more imposing than the finish Wing Gundam figure. Would recommend display this figure with a display stand. Unfortunately, this model kit does not include display stand.

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