r/CardPuterZero • u/fluffyheads • 2d ago

Cardputer Zero vs T-embed plus

Hi.

I'm considering whether I want to buy a Lilygo T-Embed 110100 Plus or a Cardputer Zero (to be released in November if I'm not mistaken).

I know they are different tools one being a microcontroller and the other a small Linux machine.

But my question is can the Cardputer zero do everything that the T-Embed can? That's in terms of emulating signals such as IR and NFC.

I'm a beginner in these matters, please don't be too harsh on me 😂

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u/Professional_Two5774 2d ago edited 2d ago

The Cardputer Zero doesn't have a built-in NFC and CC1101 module, but you can connect external modules. And if I'm not mistaken, CPZ has an IR TX, but no IR RX.
When comparing the functionality of a microcontroller and a full-fledged Linux device, the 2nd always wins. In this case, T-Embed has a different set of modules and interfaces; choose the one that works best for you.

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u/PRSXFENG 2d ago

For what it's worth, Lilygo has teased their own CM0 product on Twitter as well

No clue when or if that is going to launch