Please note that the flash storage on this device is 8MB, not 8GB as I said for some reason in the video. My bad. I My error-trapping gets worse and worse as I age. :(
@Praxibetel-IxАй бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers _[hugs]_ It happens to the best of us.
@user-eh8oo4uh8hАй бұрын
8GB in such a form factor is not out of place these days, so a fair mistake to make. Don't book yourself into the old folks home just yet!
@angeleocorrodeadАй бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers you can use sd 8gb. No problem.
@Antti_NannimusАй бұрын
It needs an upgrade to 64MB. The it will be perfect. Nobody will ever need more than 64MB. And it should also run CP/M.
@mimetypeАй бұрын
640K is enough for anybody.
@M5StackАй бұрын
It's our honour to be named. Thanks, Chris! You are always the best on explaining computing and SBCs. Feel free to reach us out if you are interested in any other M5Stack products.😃
@tomholroyd7519Ай бұрын
I like your labeling decisions
@Meow-hw5wiАй бұрын
I like the idea of being open, put the exact part number instead of erasing the marks and trying to hide unecessary details from people.
@neelsb7889Ай бұрын
This device of yours looks really interesting. I wonder if it (or a future version) could have compatibility with the BBC micro:bit, in order to use their dev tools and run their applications...
@sorphinАй бұрын
I wish you hadn't gotten rid of the "faces" ecosystem.. I actually made a couple things with them and if I had known it was going away i would have grabbed other modules for it.
@M5StackАй бұрын
@@neelsb7889 We actually had one M5 & micro:bit converter board looong time ago.😂While we have EOL it as we are more engaged in M5 ecosystem.
@tomholroyd7519Ай бұрын
I love how clearly everything is labeled! AND LEGO COMPATIBLE
@MichelMorinMontrealАй бұрын
This little gadget is the perfect toy for wasting time in a fun and instructive way! I've inserted an SD card and now have access to the entire applications library, thanks to the M5 menu. I've also bought a few (very affordable) peripherals to analyse ambient air quality, read NFC cards, test a GPS... In short, hours of fun! By the way, your presentation is one of the best on the subject: congratulations!
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Thanks for this. It seems that you are enjoying your Cardputer. :)
@MichelMorinMontrealАй бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers Indeed!
@CCoburn3Ай бұрын
It's good to see a microcontroller featured on the channel. SBCs get almost all the love here. But there are plenty of cases where microcontrollers will do the job. Maybe this device will lead to people considering microcontrollers in their next project.
@llpBRАй бұрын
Interesting concept. Looks like a Casio electronic organizer! I am always amazed how they can squish such a good hardware into something so small
@ElectricityTasterАй бұрын
I saw this months ago and the whole concept felt too cryptic to me. Thank you for the introductory guide. Very helpful.
@johnroberts3824Ай бұрын
That's pretty hilarious that you managed to track down Michael the Storm Trooper and plug his little noggin into the Cardputer. ha ha I sure hope Michael survived the ordeal.
@marcdraco2189Ай бұрын
Does my head look big in this?
@alanthornton3530Ай бұрын
I’m amazed by the ‘Cardputer’ & what it can do, running it as a remote control was clever, overall an interesting piece of kit. it’s good to see that it’s got good community support for running lots of different projects using Arduino IDE programming. It was nice to see ‘Stanley’ & ‘Allen the key’ making an appearance & helping out. I could see this being used as a remote control for a model railway (railroad) project, the cost of which is quite reasonable. Excellent Sunday afternoon viewing, thanks Chris :)
@Praxibetel-IxАй бұрын
Hi, Alan! :3
@alanthornton3530Ай бұрын
@@Praxibetel-Ix Hi Ford hope that you're keeping OK 👍 An interesting video about the Cardputer, it looks like an interesting bit of hardware to experiment with, they even supplied 'Allen the key' so Chris could show us the internals ;)
@Praxibetel-IxАй бұрын
@@alanthornton3530 Hi! Alas, I had a panic attack last night that I'm still trying to get over but that didn't stop me from catching the Cardputer's moment in front of Chris' camera this morning.
@alanthornton3530Ай бұрын
@@Praxibetel-Ix Sorry to hear that you've suffered a panic attack, at least you're getting help with these :)
@tedoyle61Ай бұрын
I think this thing has so many possibilities... And I'm sure there will be more updates/upgrades just over time. This is really an exciting new product. Chris, thanks for the video. You've got me thinking here..
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
This is indeed a piece of hardware to promote thinking! :)
@PC4USE1Ай бұрын
"Yes,but can it play Crysis?" Great video,Chris.
@BalancedSpirit79Ай бұрын
I wonder how long it'll take before someone puts Bad Apple on this.
@AJB2K3Ай бұрын
No but it does play DOOM!
@privacyvalued4134Ай бұрын
LOL. Obviously it can't. Crysis requires a DirectX-capable GPU and Microsoft Windows. This device only has 512KB RAM. That's not a typo! Forget running even Windows 95 (4MB RAM is the bare minimum) let alone any OS that could actually run Crysis. Windows XP required a minimum of 64MB RAM and was the target OS for Crysis. I know you were joking but what you suggested is not even remotely possible. And it's running Xtensa, not x86/x64, ARM, or RISC-V ISAs! So someone would first have to emulate x86 on the Xtensa ISA, get Windows XP or later installed, and then get Crysis installed. None of that is going to happen in 512KB RAM!
@AJB2K3Ай бұрын
@@privacyvalued4134 Would you believe I get people asking if it can run this or that program that runs on windows!
@user-rw9vw4vk9gАй бұрын
@@privacyvalued4134 That's a lot more RAM than my Sinclair ZX81 plus 16 k RAM pack had.
@VaultHunterRyRyАй бұрын
Kari's post on Twitter had me intrigued. Glad she linked your account so I could easily find your KZfaq channel and watch this video. I don't know if I'll ever pick one of these up but I'm still glad I watched this as I found it informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work, Chris. (Edit) After following the link in the description to the M5 website I was pleasantly surprised to see the cardputer is only $30 + shipping. At that price I'm quite tempted to pick one up and have some fun tinkering with it. Nice to know there are still companies out there trying to give people quality items at an affordable price. Good job, M5!
@jhill4874Ай бұрын
Though technically far advanced, I find this reminiscent of the handheld computers of the 80s/90s.
@whatamalikeАй бұрын
Absolutely love my cardputer! Got it a few weeks ago and cant stop messing with it. And it runs doom!
@PS_TubeАй бұрын
Greetings. It's a cool toy with nice little display and keyboard that can be used as a remote, play doom, and an emergency credentials storage device. Neat. 😎
@simpletongeekАй бұрын
Now that's an idea! As long as it's user programmable, you can use it as password manager or bitcoin wallet. In addition to playing Doom, of course. 😁
@MikeBob2023Ай бұрын
Thank you for the look-see, Mr. Barnatt. 🙏🏼👍🏼 I have _NO_ idea what I'd use the *M5Stack Cardputer* for, but that probably won't prevent me from purchasing one. 😋 (AFTER I've completed my *Prime Day* shopping! 🛒)
@marcdraco2189Ай бұрын
Funnily enough...
@doobybrother21Ай бұрын
since it can be used as a BT keyboard it would make for a nice little macropad. Lots of programmable buttons there.
@RichardNobelАй бұрын
@@MikeBob2023 You could build a countdown timer, for next year's Prime Days 😉
@jeremiahbullfrog9288Ай бұрын
just one?
@ElmerFuddGunАй бұрын
I never find things I am interested in on Amazon Prime Day. Seems they just push the regular stuff and none of the electronics and computer stuff is on sale (more than their regular "sale" prices). I'm in Canada so maybe it is different where you are?
@davidknight247Ай бұрын
A ZX81 emulator would be a welcome addition.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Yes, that would be cool! :)
@ewastereduxАй бұрын
Considering I work for an MSP, I would use this to write an application to store customer credentials on when travelling to remote sites. I would load the Sd card with credentials needed for the remote customer and use a menu to choose the credential and USB connection to have the firmware emulate a USB keyboard to type chosen credentials into the specific customer computer being worked on. Anyone knows that strong passwords are a must especially for customers and this way I would not have to try to remember them.
@marcdraco2189Ай бұрын
I did that a few years back with the Xiao (the original one) for my ex. wife. She forgot how to use it. I give up.
@Supermath101Ай бұрын
A YubiKey can do that with the static password feature (but only for two passwords).
@tin2001Ай бұрын
Strong passwords? Do you mean username "jo", password "jo" isn't secure? Yes, actual customer username and password. No longer used, thank goodness.
@mattkojetin8198Ай бұрын
I could have used one of those back in my network support days working with Cisco switches in a data closet. Thank you!
@lesliedeana5142Ай бұрын
OK, ok.... you've convinced me.... NOW I JUST HAVE TO GET 1 (or 2)
@gabriel38gАй бұрын
It's really cool, but I'm already imagining the need to take an aspirin for the eye-strain of looking at a one-inch screen for too long. 😄 Looks like a fun product, though. 👍 I definitely like that it's driven by the Arduino IDE.
@jeremiahbullfrog9288Ай бұрын
Would love to see an add-on bigger screen for this... could always build web interfaces to any wireless browser..
@interestingspagettiАй бұрын
Whoa! Hold the front page! I've never seen "Allen the Key" before. Will smash the like button fo you 🙂
@halko1Ай бұрын
4:41 Michael the Stormtrooper upgrades its helmet.
@GrandwiggАй бұрын
That's a brilliant little device. I can't believe I'd not heard of it before this. I love the style of the introduction and overviews on this channel. I can already imagine a great list of possibilities with it. And now that's it for my comment. . .
@charliehustlerrАй бұрын
I want one! It's not like it does anything unique but it's the charming packaging and community support that make it. Also I can't believe you left the TV volume on an odd number 😭 I won't sleep tonight
@Jeff_SeelyАй бұрын
Thanks for the comprehnsive overview of this device. I am intrigued and impressed by all of the features that are included and there are many self-contained systems to utilize. All for under $30 US! I will be getting one of these, to be sure!
@Jdvc-yd5txАй бұрын
This would make a perfect Christmas gift for a school teacher. 😂❤
@itenthusiast5988Ай бұрын
Never knew these things existed before until my notification brought me here. Don't know what I can do with this but love to have one. Thank you very much enjoyed the whole video right from the beginning 🎉
@DLiberator78Ай бұрын
This is a very neat pocket pc. I don't know if I would have a use case for the Cardputer personally, however I do like the concept. This does look very retro, I particularly love the keyboard, it reminds me of the Jupiter Ace that was launched here in the UK in 1983.
@UndeabducksАй бұрын
Little thing reeks of science fiction. I love the concept!
@SB-qm5wgАй бұрын
I've been fascinated with ESP32 lately. This video dropped at a perfect time.
@KimTiger777Ай бұрын
If it have a GSM and GPS module I could see some very interesting applications for it. Even better if it also have satellite communication. *The Ultimate Remote Control* to use almost anywhere. 😊
@Kw1161Ай бұрын
Thanks Chris for another excellent video on M5’s “Cardputer”, and for reminding me to use mine…😂! I put mine aside when I received my OLED Steam Deck and Pine Tab tablet (Arm). I mainly used my cardputer as the universal remote, although can now see more possibilities, thanks to your video. I need to buy more of their sensors modules and connecting cables for a remote weather station to take while camping, or traveling. Good to see “Stanley the Knife” working. I thought he had been made redundant by “Mr. Scissors “ in the world economic downturn…😂! Have a great week!
@chriholtАй бұрын
What a cool and geeky little computer - I love it. Looks like lots of fun to play with!
@raz0229Ай бұрын
Cheers, Chris! Looks like I've found just what I needed. I'll definitely use it to whip up a handheld AI chatbot (something like my own Rabbit R1) to help out with daily tasks.
@AJB2K3Ай бұрын
Public Apologies ! I have been a bit busy with Real Life and so its my fault documentation is lacking but the Cardputer Discord community is amazing.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Both the device and the community are indeed amazing. :)
@AJB2K3Ай бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers Yeh they do things even I didn't consider, I just wish I had time to officially document the boot loader as that is proving amazing handy.
@embeddedautomation2464Ай бұрын
What a clever bit of kit! Thanks for sharing this!
@paulmilligan3007Ай бұрын
I always read some of the comments before watching the video so was awaiting the appearance of Michael the Stormtrooper 😂 Another great video, you do a great job of covering so much in a sub 20 minute video. A device 5hat can be a remote, a USB / bluetooth keyboard and so much more deserves a place in "Very Useful Small Computing Things".
@danielboals9602Ай бұрын
nice to see you getting good content out again.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Thanks -- I think! :)
@ejmakela7525Ай бұрын
It would be fun to replace the guts of an old TRS-80 Model 100 with the card-puter, and essentially make a large version of the tiny device. This might make the card-puter easier to work with - especially when you need to do a lot of typing - and it would make the Model 100 much more functional. Adding magnets and LEGO compatible holes on the bottom would be a nice touch too. Maybe call it the “Super Card-puter 100.” (Thanks @clangerbasher for sparking the idea.)
@John.0zАй бұрын
I quite like the idea of such an open source remote control. Of late commercial "universal" remote controls are getting ever less desirable, or even configurable. This one seems to add a QWERTY keyboard, so it would be even better for controlling a Raspberry Pi + LibreELEC media player... which is likely to be why I would buy one!
@nathanrussell2158Ай бұрын
Not sure what I’d use it for yet but I like it.
@ricardopinto545Ай бұрын
Hi Chis! Thank you for another excellent video. Liked the yellow background during the review. It gives a very positive contrast! Cheers!
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Thanks for this. I now have a range of surfaces available when a white backing would not work well -- as with this very light grey device! :)
@graemezimmer604Ай бұрын
I love it! Will be keen to see what Ham Radio Apps are available..
@AnirudhTammireddyАй бұрын
It's so cute yet so useful my mind is blown. I feel how I did when I saw video on raspberry pi for the first time!
@dang48Ай бұрын
WOW! That is a very impressive machine and I can see many applications for it.
@czarekcz1097Ай бұрын
Can you name few of those applications?
@dang48Ай бұрын
@@czarekcz1097 To name a couple one would be an electronic clipboard when doing inventory, and another would be in keeping notes for a report whenever doing an investigation or inspection in the field.
@czarekcz1097Ай бұрын
@@dang48 Thank you for response. It's probably cheaper then small tablet but what you described is a simple applications on telephone or tablet. Besides some sort of training device for beginners I dont see any real life purpose of this device.
@avejstАй бұрын
Impressive board Great FIND Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us :-)
@wanymanАй бұрын
I love little gadgets like this. I collect all sorts of weird little tech gadgets spanning the years. My wife thinks I'm a bit of a nutter. Lovely video!
@arxaaronАй бұрын
I'm hard pressed to think of practical uses for this device. Music player for my car car came to mind, but the M5Stack has now audio out jack and my older vehicle sound system only has AUX 2.5mm TRS input. May find music player uses utilizing bluetooth though. And I still want to get one just because it's inexpensive, easily programmed, and sooooooo darn cute!.
@WildkatPhotoАй бұрын
I seriously thought this was unboxing a retro Casio computer from the 80s.
@GYTCommntsАй бұрын
I freaking love it! Sadly, I haven't ANY use case for it besides the universal remote control, but I love it anyway.
@RoboNuggieАй бұрын
A great little device, and the first use that sprung to mind was a secret recorder, especially with the magnetic back... thank you Chris!
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Yes, this must be a possibility -- especially with the included SD card storage. Thanks for your support.
@Matt_The_HugenotАй бұрын
I quite like the idea of using one of these to monitor all my houseplants.
@zacmitchell_1984Ай бұрын
Oh, I have never seen the likes of something like this. Should be interesting, thanks Chris.
@johncundiff7075Ай бұрын
Very different device Sir! Thanks for always being there!! See you next week Mr. Barnatt!
@yomboprimeАй бұрын
I think the EspNOW chat is already the most useful application, given I heard it can reach 500 m range.
@pangit9999Ай бұрын
The keyboard is way better than the ZX81 "dead skin" membrane keyboard that I wrote a lot of programs on back in the day!
@RobertBoernerАй бұрын
Yet another excellent video which prompted me to place an order 😅 I would very much like to see what other projects Chris can come up with for this, maybe something weather related?
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
There have to be weather-related opportunities with a sensor or few! :)
@RobertBoernerАй бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers yay!
@jj74qformerlyjailbreak3Ай бұрын
I've been waiting on you do this video. I requested it around las Christmas. Thanks.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
:)
@srtcsbАй бұрын
A big thanks for this one Chris. I've yet to learn about all the interface possibilities, but this device seems to have many of them. Indeed, it's been compared to the Flipper Zero. So if you know the interfaces available, you can (literally) write your own ticket/functionality. More learning, I think. Thanks for another great video. 🤓🤯🫤😎👍 Edit: Shout out to Electromaker for great sales and support here in the U.S.A. 🙂👍
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Thanks Steve. For others, here's the Electromaker listing -- plenty in stock! www.electromaker.io/shop/product/m5stack-cardputer-kit-w-m5stamp-s3
@fotografmАй бұрын
Meshtastic terminal would be a great use for it !
@bill88t96Ай бұрын
You might wanna try Beryllium OS on it for a unix-like experience. Disclaimer: I made it.
@bcollinsks1Ай бұрын
Very nice! Going get mine now. Looks like a lot of fun to play with. Thanks Chris!
@jpmyers6950Ай бұрын
Amazing design. Didn't know it existed.
@GordonjSmith1Ай бұрын
Impressive, but I simply can't see it making any 'traction' in the market. However it was another well delivered video!
@Robbie-mw5uu23 күн бұрын
the lego compatibility is the perfect cherry on top for this little bundle of autism ♥
@doktabob328Ай бұрын
It would make an excellent pocket music device. MIDI over Bluetooth, even a synth app with audio over Bluetooth. The Grove connector opens up possibilities with I2C port expanders - maybe a Universal Eurorack module ?
@alexhudspeth1213Ай бұрын
OH this has my attention! Thanks so much for the great review.
@angeleocorrodeadАй бұрын
This looks like better and cheaper alternative to flipper zero.
@KomradeMikhailАй бұрын
Once a few extra stack layers are released... Useful ones...
@rbusАй бұрын
Picked up one of these a while back along with a 64-voice midi synthesizer module that attaches via cable to the Grove port.
@World_of_OSesАй бұрын
When I started watching this video I thought this device was some retro computer from the 1990s, then you said USB-C
@miglespigles2025Ай бұрын
The killing feature on an m5stack device IMHO is the labels, you can get around only using them and don't require to remember where something is connected to what interface
@davepickering997Ай бұрын
I am going to get one to hopefully control hotel Aircon when they hide it. Amongst other things. Another great video, thanks Chris.
@voneschenbachmusicАй бұрын
What a fun package! Seems like many hours of fun to be had!
Ай бұрын
A bit under powered device to be useful. But fun little gadget nevertheless. My 12 year old self would have gone crazy for something like this. :) But if I had one right now I would probably turn it into a Home Assistant remote of some sort, controlling selected entities and devices. I just hope it can go to deep sleep until you press a button on it, otherwise the constant WiFi connection would deplet the battery quickly. Another option would be to use it as a web radio player, as the ESP can send out audio via Bluetooth to a speaker or headphone.
@roberthunter6927Ай бұрын
Use the card as computer power for the crewed Mars mission! :-)
@sbc_tinkererАй бұрын
Way Cool Tool! 1 inch screen, speaker, user replaceable batteries, and the list goes on. Remarkable!
@SuperHauntsАй бұрын
Thank you for this video. Looks like more hardware that I just have to add to my collection!
@ArunehАй бұрын
Has someone ported Doom to it yet?
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
They have -- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKuaesSrr76xdp8.html
@michaelrichards7770Ай бұрын
I love the name of your LEGO guy.
@wisteelaАй бұрын
Fantastic. It would be great to get a version of BASIC running on it.
@thebassetАй бұрын
Thank`s Chris great video
@myleft9397Ай бұрын
So cool. The price is right so I bought one. Use case TBD.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
It is that kind of product! :)
@schoi604Ай бұрын
Thank you for this elaborate review of this cool little card computer!!
@subynutАй бұрын
That's a neat little mini computer!
@cryptotharg7400Ай бұрын
This video was made possible by Stanley the Knife, and Allan the Key! Mr. Scissors was unavailable for comment.
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
:)
@RottnRobbie13 күн бұрын
Ah yes, that name "Allan" / "Allen" / "Alan" ... My father was always careful to specify the correct way to spell his name (A-L-A-N). And I imagine that William G. Allen (the inventor of the hexagon shaped wrench that bears his name) was just as insistent on that _E_ after the two 'L's, giving us the Allen Safety Set Screw, and its associated wrench, produced by the Allen Manufacturing Company - so properly ALL _E_ N the wrench 🤓
@siddiousukАй бұрын
This is why I love your channel! Never knew these existed before I saw the video and now I need one! Interesting to see if it can be used for ethical hacking 🤔
@kueifengtungАй бұрын
Thats a really cool looking computer, just having trouble picturing when id use it over my desktop with 3 monitors plugged in
@wizardling4709Ай бұрын
Cheers for another excellent video to keep me company as I eat my dinner :-)
@ExplainingComputersАй бұрын
Thanks for your support. :)
@Luke-fk3usАй бұрын
I know it's not the point of the video, and perhaps not useful criticism and I should just jog on... ...but your pronunciation of card-POOTER and not card-PEWTER has me with my head in my hands 🤣 No hate, keep doing what you're doing, your videos are both educational and entertaining!
@TomBortelsАй бұрын
External Password Manager. Keyboard and screen let you select password, BLE keyboard lets it type it in, and it's not resident on the "big" computer so it's not hackable directly.
@krusty23Ай бұрын
@ExplainingComputers Hey Chris, have you ever thought about covering devices such as the Flipper Zero?
@renobodyrenobodyАй бұрын
Excellent, thanks a lot, very informative.
@Da_GrandiManАй бұрын
Great Vid - just a few chat Q's ? 1) How long do the batteries last ? 2) Can the batteries be recharge via the USB cable ? 3) What is that largest micro USB storage card can it handle ? Anyone Thx !
@43PR50Ай бұрын
wow! ESP 32 review, your 50% of the way to a meshtastic video. i hope you can do one on meshtastic sometime👍👍👍
@Antti_NannimusАй бұрын
EXCELLENT suggestion! I've never before heard of meshtastic, but it seems like it might be another open-source breakthrough technology.
@Colin_AmesАй бұрын
An interesting little device, although I’m not sure what I’d use one for.
@horusfalconАй бұрын
Interesting bit of kit! Thanks for sharing it with us.
@SatscapeАй бұрын
Don't know what I'm gonna do with it yet, but yes, buying one of these tomorrow!
@LordWillyGeeАй бұрын
I really like Arduino card computer! But Love to turn it into flip screen for ease of reading, & game playing. Wallet/flip screen pocket computer.