LattePanda’s Top 10 Posts of 2024

Looking back at 2024, many exciting projects and useful tutorials were released. 
Here are our carefully selected top 10 popular posts, looking forward to more high-quality articles and outstanding creativity.

1. A Quick Guide to Understanding Windows 11 IoT LTSC 2024

This article emphasizes the long-term support, advanced security, and remote management capabilities of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024, making it suitable for IoT devices that require long-term stable operation. LattePanda Mu chooses Windows 11 IoT to ensure business compliance, system efficiency, security, and customization capabilities, meeting the needs of various industrial and commercial scenarios.

🔗Full tutorial：https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323238.html

2. How to Use Optimum-Intel to Accelerate LLaMA 3.1 on LattePanda Sigma (x86 SBC) Integrated GPU?

This article describes how to accelerate the inference speed of the LLaMA 3.1 model using Intel's Optimum tool and the integrated GPU on LattePanda Sigma. Additionally, it covers how to set up the development environment, quantize the model, and build a chatbot based on the LLaMA 3.1 model.

🔗Full tutorial: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323211.html

3. The Advantages of Building Your Own Router with Compute Module

This article discusses the benefits of using CoM to construct custom routers. CoM-based routers provide enhanced software compatibility and high-performance processing capabilities. The LattePanda MU, with an Intel N100 processor supporting Windows and Linux, enables users to create integrated interfaces.

🔗Full tutorial: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323167.html

4. Computer on Modules: The Future of Flexible and Scalable Computing Solutions

This article discusses the key role of COMs, especially x86-based modules, in future flexible and scalable computing solutions. COMs have a wide range of applications in areas such as network storage, software routers, wireless access points, IoT, and edge computing. Low-power N100 computing modules like LattePanda Mu will drive innovation in emerging fields like edge computing and IoT.

🔗Full tutorial: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323165.html

5. Floppy8 - A Tiny Computer, in a Floppy Drive (Powered by LattePanda)

This article tells the story of a mini computer and cartridge system called Floppy8 that can be installed inside a floppy disk drive. The author utilized the LattePanda 3 Delta as the core component and elaborated on how the entire system was built through prototyping, 3D printing, and assembly, highlighting the challenges encountered along the way.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323102.html

6. My Journey in Designing a LattePanda Mu Mini Carrier

This article is a shared experience by Yoge on the LattePanda forum about designing the LattePanda Mu mini carrier board. The article details the design process from concept to working demonstration, including 3D photos of the carrier board, physical photos, major ports, choice of design software, links to project files, and key points in the design process.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/forum/topic/335525

7. Project nvme Carrier for the LattePanda Mu

This project aims to create a mini ITX format carrier for running a private Nextcloud instance, which is implemented through Unraid. The author details the design process of the carrier, including CAD views, technical specifications, design considerations, and current status.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/forum/topic/336072

8. Optimize Underwater Explorers with Single Board Computer (a Case of LattePanda)

This article introduces the application of the LattePanda in optimizing underwater detectors. The LattePanda 3 Delta, known for its high performance, rich I/O interfaces, built-in Windows 10 operating system, compact size, network capabilities, and low power design, is used in UHAB. It seamlessly interfaces with various sensors to monitor CO2, CO, O2, atmospheric pressure, air quality, temperature, and humidity levels, providing a powerful tool for underwater exploration and monitoring tasks.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323124.html

9. LattePanda: A Comprehensive Solution for Arcade Devices Revolution

This article discusses the application of LattePanda in amusement facilities, particularly in arcade equipment. LattePanda offers a comprehensive solution for arcade devices. It not only enhances the entertainment and user experience of arcade equipment but also helps reduce operational costs and improve equipment reliability. It serves as a significant driving force for the future development and innovation of arcade devices.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323106.html

10. Cellular Automated Hydroponics System Powered by LattePanda

This article introduces a cellular network-based automated hydroponic system project, detailing the hardware and software requirements, system flowchart, and how to build the system using LattePanda 3 Delta. The project demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of using cellular IoT technology for smart agricultural applications, while also highlighting the current challenges in power consumption, network coverage, and security issues.

🔗Full project: https://www.lattepanda.com/blog-323093.html