SparkFun Thing Plus-Artemis Development Board
Best compact board for developers building edge machine learning projects.
This board brings serious machine learning capabilities to the accessible Feather form factor, making it a powerhouse for edge computing. You sacrifice the raw processing overhead of a full-blown computer, but you gain a compact, energy-efficient platform that handles complex neural networks right on the silicon.
$25.95
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Who it's for
- Developers building voice or gesture recognition projects immediately
- Engineers designing battery-powered, always-on edge devices
- Makers leveraging the Feather ecosystem and solderless Qwiic sensors
Who should skip it
- Beginners lacking experience with TensorFlow Lite Micro
- Data scientists needing to deploy complex, large-scale models
- Users wanting a simple, plug-and-play wireless setup
Performance breakdown
Machine Learning Capability
Optimized for TensorFlow, handling complex models with surprising efficiency for its size.
Connectivity Versatility
Robust I/O options and integrated BLE make it a versatile wireless powerhouse.
Development Ecosystem
Arduino IDE compatibility ensures a smooth, familiar workflow for most developers.
Hardware Integration
Feather footprint and USB-C simplify prototyping and power management significantly.
Debugging Precision
Exposed JTAG pins provide the granular control required for professional-grade troubleshooting.
Processing Headroom
Turbo mode hits 96MHz, offering enough speed for demanding edge computing tasks.
Key Specs
Microcontroller Processor
Artemis
Connectivity Protocol
Bluetooth
USB Interface Type
USB-C
RAM Capacity
1 MB
Flash Memory Capacity
1 MB
GPIO Pins
21 total, all interrupt capable
Analog Inputs
8 channels (14-bit precision)
Clock Speed
48 MHz
Form Factor
Feather Compatible
Programming Environment Support
Arduino IDE
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