Paisley Microsystems, based in North Carolina, is set to initiate a crowdfunding campaign for its Firefly Automation Controller family. These carrier boards are designed for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and Compute Module 5, specifically tailored for industrial applications.
The Firefly boards integrate the Raspberry Pi Compute Modules with an embedded STMicroelectronics STM32H7 microcontroller, creating an efficient platform for industrial control. According to co-founders Matthew Guo and Emiliano García-López, the boards provide:
The premium model, Firefly-5, boasts dual gigabit Ethernet, increased power delivery options, and a powerful 480MHz STM32H723. A more economical Firefly-5lite variant will also be available, featuring reduced power specifications and a slower microcontroller.
Paisley Microsystems has announced plans to release design files for both models under an unspecified open-source license, including a GitHub repository for schematics and mechanical CAD files. The company aims to launch the crowdfunding campaign on Crowd Supply shortly, and interested individuals are encouraged to register for updates. Pricing details remain unconfirmed; however, further information can be accessed on the Paisley Microsystems website.