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Pro Tip from our Tech Team: For long-term deployments in smart home hubs or industrial settings, pairing the ROCK 5C with the 6540B heatsink ensures clock speeds remain stable, preventing performance drops during critical operations.
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ESP32-S3 2.8 inch IPS Touchscreen Development Board 5-point 240x320 Touch Display Support WiFi Bluetooth HMI/LVGL GUI
XL4005 DSN5000 Beyond LM2596 DC-DC Max 5A high current adjustable step-down power module High Conversion Efficiency High power
$2.20
1.6 Inch 84x48 Small LCD for Raspberry Pi
$11.90
Arducam OV9281 1MP Global Shutter NoIR Mono Camera Module with 130deg M12 Mount for Raspberry Pi
$79.80
Radxa Camera13M 214 supports NIO 12L and IMX214 modules (13 MP)
$16.50

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