NVMe BIOS Option ROM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Computing
What is it? The NVMe BIOS Option ROM is a heavily modified version of iPXE, which can be integrated into a computers BIOS (or provided via a PCI card, USB flash drive, SD card, etc.). It allows x86 computers to boot from NVMe devices attached via …
M.2 NVMe -> miniPCIe
Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Computing
What is it? This mechanical adapter allows older devices (like the popular apu2 SBCs) to use modern M.2 NVMe storage. Usage 2 adapters installed in a PC Engines apu2 with Samsung PM991 NVMe SSDs: Links Hardware: KiCAD design files
Palm IIIc LED backlight
Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Computing
What is it? A replacement LED backlight for the popular Palm IIIc handheld computers (“PDAs”) of the early 00s. The original CCFL backlight (high voltage fluorescent tubes in a portable device!) uses a lot of power for very little …
eMMC (micro)SD card
Monday, December 21, 2020 in Computing
What is it? These PCBs contain eMMC storage ICs, which are electrically compatible with SD and microSD interfaces. They use a different protocol and (depending on the type of eMMC IC used) can be more reliable and faster. Many (but not all!) SD card …
FlexibleLOM PCIe adapter
Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Computing
What is it? This passive adapter PCB allows the use of HP FlexibleLOM extension cards (like 10/40 GbE network cards) in regular PCIe slots. FlexibleLOM extension cards are available used at very low prices (due to them not being PCIe compatible, …
Pinebook Pro M.2 WiFi
Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Computing
What is it? The M.2 A/E key adapter enables the use of M.2 WiFi cards in the Pinebook Pro Arm64 laptop. This adapter was designed as a replacement for the available NVMe M.2 (M-key) adapter. It uses the same flat flex cable, mounting screws and …