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Building a Formula Car: BSPD Part 1

By Antonio Velasco

Discover how the Anteater Formula Racing team at UC Irvine designs a crucial safety circuit, the BSPD, for their Formula SAE car.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Gauging Your Reaction

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: games that are fast, games that are small, hats that are tall, kids on the lawn, and bagels that surf.

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Experience Virtual Reality 3D Printing

By Lulzbot

What if you could simulate 3D printing your designs in virtual reality with actual G-code?

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Enhance Your XRP Project With a Raspberry Pi Using a Serial Connection

By Shruti Garg

Learn how to transfer data between Raspberry Pi and the Pico on your XRP using UART serial communication.

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Understanding and Using the Most Common Types of Datasheet Diagrams

By Maker.io Staff

Get the most out of datasheets by learning about different datasheet diagrams and how to use them effectively to get the critical info you need for your project.

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LED calculator

By M5Stack

Creating a calculator with 7 LEDs and a single button.

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Adding Wireless Charging the XRP: The Electronics

By Ramaditya Kotha

Learn to create a wireless charging circuit for your XRP robot using Li-ion batteries and Adafruit boards to ensure your robot is always ready ‎to go.

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MicroMod Data Logging Carrier Board Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The MicroMod Data Logging Carrier Board is similar the SparkFun Logomatic to offer users a dedicated data logging board but adds the ability for you to pick a MicroMod Processor to customize it for your next data logger project.

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Xilinx Vivado Software Unleashing Design Potential Part-1

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Discover the basics of FPGA design with Xilinx Vivado, starting with a simple Half Adder, in this comprehensive guide.

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How to Get Started with Bottango

By Maker.io Staff

Get started with Bottango and bring your Arduino-based robots to life using simple, code-free animation techniques.

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BLE Signal Strength Monitoring in real-time Using Renesas RA4M2

By Sheikh Shuhad

BLE Signal Strength Monitoring in real-time Using BleuIO and Renesas RA4M2

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furble

By Guo-Rong Koh

Bluetooth Wireless Remote

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DIY Simple STM32 Virtual Electronic Finderscope (Stellarium Compatible)

By Mirko Pavleski

The finderscope provides a wider field of view than the main telescope, making it easier to locate objects in the night sky.

Lu Baumann

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GitLab Self-host for Maker

By Tobias Bruckmann

Follow this tutorial to set up your own GitLab server using Alpine Linux and Docker to create a DIY version control system.

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Morse Code Translator

By Lucy Camblin

Explore how to build a Morse code translator using Arduino and a 7-segment display.

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Arduino-Powered Rat Diorama: Electronics and Taxidermy

By bekathwia

Discover how to combine electronics, 3D printing, and taxidermy in this unique diorama project with Becky Stern and Emily Graslie.

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Creating a Charging Station for the XRP

By Shruti Garg

Upgrade your XRP robot with a custom charging dock. This guide covers design inspiration, CAD modeling, and 3D printing.‎

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Adjustable Resistive Load for 5 VDC 1000 mA Applications

By PTSolns

An adjustable resistive load is developed with parts commonly found in most home and professional labs. The load can be adjusted to yield a range of current draws. This tool can be used to test, for example, the stable region of voltage regulators or other power management circuitry.

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Customizing an Object Detection Model on Your Raspberry Pi

By Ramaditya Kotha

Step-by-step guide to easily retrain custom object detection models on your Raspberry Pi with Mediapipe.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Bigger, Meatier, Craftier

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a sandwich on the ceiling, ClapTrap’s new Clappers, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, and the holy grail of WLED controllers

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Achieve 1000s of 3D Prints with a LulzBot Print Farm!

By Lulzbot

Introducing the LulzBot Print Farm: a comprehensive platform capable of managing and ‎housing more than 64 printers, utilizing the new AutoFarm3D™ software.

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Von-Neumann Architecture

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Learn about the differences between fixed program and stored program computers and why Von Neumann architecture remains pivotal.

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How To Get Started with the Google MediaPipe Python SDK on Raspberry Pi

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to get started with real-time object detection with our step-by-step guide for using MediaPipe SDK on Raspberry Pi.

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An Up-To-Date Guide to Object Detection on the Raspberry Pi

By Ramaditya Kotha

Learn how to set up object detection on your Raspberry Pi with Google’s Mediapipe library in this detailed 2024 guide.

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Scannable Links with NFC

By Adafruit Industries

Now it's easier to stay connected.

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Ohio State Logo made by the XRP

By Shruti Garg

This robot allows one to build coding skills from a beginner's level to an advanced level. It allows hands-on experience and important problem-solving skills.

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Demystifying I3C: A Technical Guide

By Don Wilcher

Explore the benefits of I3C for embedded system design, including its speed, flexibility, and power efficiency.

Avi Khalid

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Rob2.0

By Robs Engineer

Rob, the whacky humanoid droid project powered by large language models and computer vision!

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CLUE Slim Case

By Adafruit Industries

A Compact, Translucent Case for CLUE.

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Making an Automatic Rotary Zen Garden!

By Will Siffer

Combine 3D printing and electronics to make your own automatic rotary Zen garden. Learn how to use a 555 timer for motor control.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Pitch-Perfect Plastic

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a kazoo with auto-tune, Particle goes big, a new spin on the macropad, a lamp with a twist, and surfing with Neopixels.

Andrew Maccabe

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Raspberry Pi Pico 2 vs Original Pico: What’s New?

By Travis Foss

Discover the enhanced performance and features of the new Pico 2 and compare Pico 2’s RP2350 microcontroller to the original RP2040.

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Lo-Fi Découpage with MDF clock-faces and Quartz Clock Mechanisms

By Kitronik Maker

This is a wonderfully simple craft from Emma that only requires the item you’re decorating, some glue, and some paper, whether that be some you’ve printed yourself, some pre-printed découpage paper, or even newspaper as we have used!

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Robotics Education: Robot Tour Part 4

By Antonio Velasco

Learn how a high school student integrated the Pixy2 camera with Arduino for their autonomous rover for indoor mapping and navigation.

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ELECROW Crow Panel 2.8-ESP32 HMI Display - simple TFT_eSPI examples

By Mirko Pavleski

Here are examples of Arduino using this low-cost compact esp32 + tft touch display module.

Anthony Mays

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MicroMod ESP32 Processor Board Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Introducing the SparkFun MicroMod ESP32 Processor Board! This bad boy pops an M.2 connector onto the ESP32 so you can take advantage of all that lovely ESP32 power with any of our MicroMod carrier boards.

Stephen Dybas

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Robotics Education: Robot Tour Part 3

By Antonio Velasco

Dive into the third part of the Robotics Education series where students enhance their robotics skills using the Parallax kit and DFRobot micro:bit.

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BLE Thermal "Cat" Printer with CircuitPython

By Adafruit Industries

Print halftone bitmaps on this cute thermal printer.

Ben Wheeler

Skills: Python SQL

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Donald Bell Maker Update: It's a Bug Hunt

By Maker.io Staff

This Week on Maker Update: killing bugs from your secret bunker, over center mechanisms, puzzle games for cats, and if you give a cockroach a burger.

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Reinventing the Camera: Pinhole Photography in the Age of 3D Printing

By Lulzbot

One of our team members went "down the pinhole" and discovered a new hobby, printing and modifying several cameras along the way. Cody, the maker who took the following photos, wrote about his experience.

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Building a Voice-Controlled Robot - Linear Models and Machine Learning

By Annabel Ng

Learn about the application of linear control models and PCA classification in creating a voice-controlled robot.

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Do Plants Have Feelings?

By M5Stack

Let your house plant show you what its feeling with this simple project that uses M5Stack and a soil moisture sensor.

Mustahsin Zarif

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Brownie - Automate Your Home with AI

By M5Stack

Brownie is an AI camera app that allows you to automate your daily life with simple operation.

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Programmable 12v Outdoor Cafe Lights

By Adafruit Industries

Set the mood in your yard with gorgeous colored lights.

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Building a Voice-Controlled Robot - Diving into the Circuits

By Annabel Ng

Dive into the circuits behind the S1XT33N voice-controlled robot, exploring motor control, microphone biasing, and more.

Haris Ali

Skills: Python

Interests: Single Board Computers

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CircuitPython CLUE I Ching Caster

By Adafruit Industries

Use a CLUE to create a hexagram you can use to consult the I Ching.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Too Many Turn-Offs

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: the cutest useless robot, beach cleanup with computer vision, Geneva drive zoetrope, and a servo-controlled VR telepresence camera.

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Getting Started with Automation HAT, pHAT, and HAT Mini

By Pimoroni

Learn how to install and get started with the Automation HAT family.

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Santa Tracker using M5StickC Plus for an M5Stack Christmas

By M5Stack

Who isn't waiting for Santa? Well, using an M5StickC Plus, you can track where is Santa is while he is delivering gifts.

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Enhancing XRP Functionality with a Mecanum Wheel Design

By Travis Foss

Learn how to build a Mecanum wheel frame for your XRP robot. Discover the design process, software setup, & assembly tips to enhance your robot's functionality.

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Circuit Canvas - Web App for Drawing Good-looking Circuits Fast

By Oyvind Nydal Dahl

Circuit Canvas is a web app that makes it easy to draw good-looking schematics, breadboard/soldering diagrams, or plain wiring diagrams.

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How To Pick The Best Microcontroller For Your Project

By bekathwia

Discover the key factors to consider when selecting a microcontroller for your electronics projects.

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Building an Analog-Style CPU Meter

By Maker.io Staff

Create a stunning and practical CPU load meter with Raspberry Pi and analog voltmeters. Perfect for creating a unique and functional piece for your desk.

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Qwiic Pro Micro USB-C (ATmega32U4) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll check out the updated Qwiic Pro Micro and go through a few examples to get you started!

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A Short Review on Thermocouples and What We Use Them For!

By Andrew Chen

Learn about thermocouples, their applications, the underlying physics, and how to choose the right one for your projects.

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DIY Ultra Sensitive Theremino-Arduino Polygraph, Scientology E-Meter

By Mirko Pavleski

A modern replica of the so-called "E-Meter", device used in Scientology practices which costs several thousand dollars.

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Creative Inspiration Activity Generator

By Adafruit Industries

Spark creativity with randomized instructions.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Instrument Landing

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a simulator for RC Planes, a Scomp Link shoebox, budget calipers, and making art from Colin’s tunnel dirt.

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NTU Fuzzy Circuits - LED Wallet/Purse

By Kitronik Maker

A student studying Secondary Design and Technology Education at Nottingham Trent University designed a purse with built-in LED, fixing the age old issue of searching for bits of change in the dark.

Mikey Estes

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UC Berkeleys Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 16B Course

By Annabel Ng

Get a student’s perspective on UC Berkeley’s EECS 16B course, covering advanced circuit analysis, linear systems, and the exciting S1XT33N robot project.

Dean Henderson

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Dylan

Skills: Java Visual Basic

Interests: Boards

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USB Rotary Media Dial

By Adafruit Industries

Turn up the volume!

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How To Properly Terminate an Ethernet RJ45 Connector

By Jake Hertz

Follow our complete tutorial to learn how to terminate RJ45 connectors on Ethernet cables. Perfect for maintaining a robust LAN setup.

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Micro-SD cards with the M5StampS3

By M5Stack

How to use Micro SD cards with the M5Stamp S3

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DIY addictive Arduino 1D Pong game

By Mirko Pavleski

This is an interesting one-dimensional compact version of the classic "Pong" game made with a minimal number of components, yet extremely addictive.

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CircuitPython BLE Morse Code Chat

By Adafruit Industries

Talk between two BLE-enabled devices using Morse Code entry.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: A Kerf Goodnight

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a nightstand with a special touch, a flip-dot display for your Spotify playlist, an election countdown clock, and a brushless motor business card.

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Redefining Reliability: The Upgraded TAZ Workhorse+

By Lulzbot

Building on a legacy of reliability, the TAZ Workhorse+ elevates your 3D printing experience with its upgraded capabilities.

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How To Implement Two-Way Communication in ESP-NOW

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to set up bidirectional communication with ESP-NOW, with step-by-step instructions for enabling two-way data exchange between multiple devices.

Jose Filho

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M5StickC Watch

By M5Stack

A simple watch for M5StickC with clock and date. You can also see battery level and display images.

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SparkFun Qwiic Button Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

These breakouts eliminate nearly all the inconvenience of using buttons by converting everything to an easy-to-use I2C connection using the Qwiic Interface.

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How To Transmit Messages to Unlimited Receivers in ESP-NOW

By Maker.io Staff

Discover how to use ESP-NOW broadcast communication to send messages to an unlimited number of ESP32 and ESP8266 receivers.

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Notifications From iPhone to ESP32-Watch

By M5Stack

We can receive iPhone notifications via BLE, ANCS. M5StickC is including BLE module, LCD, RTC, Battery. Let's make the 🍎WATCH🍎.

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DIY Analog VU meter with Arduino peak meter

By Mirko Pavleski

How to make a stand-alone analog quality VU meter with instruments from an old unusable audio device.

Karl Fleischmann

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Donald Bell Maker Update: It's In the Bag

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a hat for all your fruit, a tripteron robot, DIY off-grid communications, and a comprehensive guide on metal fabrication.