2Nseries

2Nseries is a modular hardware and software platform described as a family of interoperable modules intended for education, prototyping, and small-scale production of robotic and Internet of Things devices. The platform centers on a shared mechanical interface and a common communication scheme that allow compute, sensing, actuation, power, and connectivity modules to be plugged together with minimal configuration. A core compute module typically runs a Linux-based firmware and exposes a uniform API layer for higher-level software, while peripheral modules provide specialized capabilities.

The architectural goal of 2Nseries is to enable rapid system assembly and iterative development. Modules are designed to be replaceable and upgradeable, reducing the need for custom PCB design in early-stage projects. The ecosystem is described as modular and extensible, with developers able to create third‑party modules and software that integrate with the core platform. Toolchains and software development kits are commonly offered to support firmware programming, driver development, and application-level programming in languages such as Python and C/C++.

Development and history are described in terms of public prototypes, product announcements, and community feedback rather than a single unified product line. Early concepts and reference designs circulated in maker and educational communities, with subsequent revisions highlighting improvements to power management, thermal design, and software APIs. As a community‑driven project, 2Nseries literature emphasizes openness, documentation, and interoperability, while adoption has been driven largely by educators, hobbyists, and small startups exploring modular robotics and rapid hardware prototyping.

See also: 2NLink, modular robotics, open hardware.