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I Built Myself 2 Extra Arms!!

By The Hacksmith

See how Hacksmith Industries built wearable robotic arms for extra hands, powered by VR, Arduino, and custom batteries for daily and workplace tasks.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Every Tool is a Hammer

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update, a tool with all the cools, I’ve got my eye on you, a king’s ransom of sand tables, and homebrew gameboy games.

Niles Dwyer

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Interests: Sensors

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Five 3D Printed Gifts That Rock!

By Lulzbot

This year, make homemade customizable 3D printed gifts that standout without breaking ‎the bank.

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Kinematics for Makers

By Don Wilcher

Discover how kinematics enables precise control in projects like robotics and CNC. Understand movement to take your creations to the next level.

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High Voltage Safety

By Antonio Velasco

From personal protective equipment to safe discharging, learn how to prevent electric shocks when working with high voltage.

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XRP Meets Raspberry Pi: Simplifying Robot Control with Flask Server

By Aswin S Babu

Control your XRP robot with ease! Set up a Raspberry Pi-powered Flask server for seamless robot movements via a web interface.

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Mouse Painter: Emulate Mice with MakeCode

By Adafruit Industries

This guide will show you how to code it in MakeCode, and then you can expand on your palette of available shapes to make your own masterpiece.

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Building Custom XRP Robot Attachments: Adding a Rotating Gripper

By Zach Hipps

Learn to customize and program your XRP robot, from adding rotating claws to simulating complex tasks. Ideal for students, hobbyists, and robotics ‎enthusiasts!

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What Is RMS?

By Olivia West

Learn what RMS is, why it's essential for accurate power calculations in AC circuits, and how to calculate and apply it effectively.

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XRC PRO: Open Source RC Transmitter and Receiver System

By DIY TECHOS

XRC PRO is a powerful, open source RC transmitter and receiver system using STM32 and NRF24L01. It features real-time control.

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Inverse Kinematics: How Robots Move

By Antonio Velasco

Explore the math behind robot arm motion using inverse kinematics in 2D and 3D spaces. Discover how to calculate joint angles for precise robot movement.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Unexpected Promotion

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: promoting pawns, your life in pixels, a 1-button microwave, and weeding out the bad wires.

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Make a Red Eyed Robot with our Rear Bike Light Project Kit

By Kitronik Maker

This make by Kev, our in-house illustrator/designer, is great for the classroom. It ‎combines electronics and design, and the result will look good on a desk, a shelf, ‎or in a workshop.

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Deep Dive into PCB Manufacturing Techniques: Chemical Etching

By Jake Hertz

Curious about how PCBs are made? This article explains why the chemical etching process is a favored method for producing detailed, multi-layered boards.

Alexis Bordet

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MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Do you want to know where your assets are at all times? Or maybe you just want an update if an asset is moved? If so, this is the product for you!

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The Basics of Low and High-Pass Filters

By Aiden Warne

Discover how to design low and high-pass filters using resistors and capacitors, with practical examples, circuit simulations, and real-world testing.

Randy Rodriguez

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How To Simulate a PID Controller in Python for a DC Motor

By Jake Hertz

This tutorial shows how to simulate DC motor speed control using a PID controller in Python, complete with code and explanations.

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DIY DRSSTC Music Tesla Coil with Interrupter Using Cheap Driver Module

By Mirko Pavleski

A simple and relatively inexpensive way to make an efficient DRSSTC (Dual Resonance Solid State) Tesla coil.

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Robot Beehive Mover

By Ethan Nichols

Learn how a team of engineering students designed and built a robot beehive mover, complete with GPS, Bluetooth, and PCB design using OrCAD.

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DIY Dust Collection Automation: Smart Blast Gates with Home Assistant

By Zach Hipps

Upgrade your workshop with an automated dust collection system. Discover how to build smart blast gates and integrate them with Home Assistant.

Kenny Phongsavan

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Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 2)

By The Hacksmith

Learn how the Hacksmith is turning Fallout Power Armor into reality! See how the power pack, torso frame, and automatic pneumatic latching system come together.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Dino DNA

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a clever girl, manga you can touch, the magic of styrene, and a kinetic sculpture that doesn’t need a motor.

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3D Printed Window Clings

By Lulzbot

Make your windows stick out with this decorative 3D printing project! In this post, we'll teach you how to make window clings with a 3D printer!

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How to Run AC Circuit Simulations in LTspice

By Jake Hertz

Learn how to run AC circuit simulations in LTspice with this step-by-step guide, featuring an RLC bandpass filter example.

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Unveiling Operational Amplifiers: Design, Applications, Secrets

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Understand the fundamentals and applications of op-amps in electronic circuit design.

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Arduino for Artists: Merging Electronics with Creative Expression

By bekathwia

Unlock your creative potential! Explore how artists integrate electronics into their work and find tips on using Arduino for interactive art installations.

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Simple Raspberry Pi Robot

By Adafruit Industries

This is a fun project to build a simple robot using the Raspberry Pi and Adafruit's awesome robot chassis kit.

Manoj Lakdawala

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How to Implement a Software-Based Debounce Algorithm for Button Inputs on a Microcontroller

By Maker.io Staff

Explore how to eliminate false button presses due to mechanical switch bounce using an Arduino software debounce algorithm.

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Unlocking Amplifiers: Types and Wonders!

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Whether you're boosting voltage, current, or power, this tutorial will help you choose the right amplifier for your project.

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Slicing: Breaking Down the 3D Model for Printing

By Antonio Velasco

Get your prints right the first time by understanding the slicing process. Explore settings like temperature, infill patterns, & layer height for better results.

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PyLeap CLUE Sensor Plotter

By Adafruit Industries

The CLUE has tons of onboard sensors that can sense movement, ‎light, sound, and environmental measures like temperature and ‎humidity. This project uploads code to the CLUE using PyLeap that ‎uses the CLUE's onboard display to plot all of the sensors' data.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Low Rider

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a tiny car with tons of tricks, new add-ons from Raspberry Pi, the Skull of Fate, and a Rhinestone Furby.

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Detecting Colors with the SparkFun Tristimulus Color Sensor

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use the SparkFun Tristimulus Color Sensor - OPT4048DTSR (Qwiic) to detect and classify colors based on their CIE XYZ color space values.

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How to Simulate an RC Low-Pass Filter in LTspice and Analyze Frequency Response

By Maker.io Staff

Learn how to simulate an RC low-pass filter in LTspice and analyze its frequency response using this step-by-step guide.

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The Amplification Art: Demystifying Differential Amplifiers!

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Explore the operation and design of differential amplifiers. Learn how they amplify signal differences to help eliminate noise.

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MagnoPath: Flexibility and Stability for Wearable Robots

By Jorvon Moss

Explore how the MagnoPath system makes wearable robots more secure and comfortable using flexible design, magnetic mounting, and a built-in accelerometer.

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Fix or Toss? How to Know If Your Electronics Are Worth Fixing

By Zach Hipps

Is it worth fixing your electronics? Learn tips for assessing laptops, earbuds, and more before spending hours on repairs.

Jim Bain

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HalloWing M4 Animated Eye Candy Bowl

By Adafruit Industries

Upgrade this Haunted Candy Bowl with an Adafruit HalloWing M4! Use the touch pads to change the side lit NeoPixel animations! Customize the animated eyes and trick out your candy bowl to win this year's Halloween!

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Jacko L. Punkin 3D printable Jack-O-Lantern

By ARollens

Create your own glowing pumpkin with this 3D printable project from Digi-Key! Find detailed instructions for printing, assembling, and lighting this spooky Halloween decor. Perfect for hobbyists and makers.

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Implementing a PID Controller Algorithm in Python

By Maker.io Staff

This guide shows you how to create a PID controller from scratch using Python, ideal for real-time applications.

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How to turn a 7-inch Elecrow Pi Terminal into a Standalone SDR Radio

By Mirko Pavleski

A simple way to make a stand-alone quality SDR radio with professional capabilities and features.

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From Waves to Bits: The ADC Odyssey!

By DWARAKAN RAMANATHAN

Discover the differences between SAR, Delta-Sigma, and Flash ADCs and how to choose the right one for your project.

Dante LaClair

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CLUE Custom CircuitPython Badge

By Adafruit Industries

This guide will show you how to create a badge displaying your Twitter handle, name, job title and pronouns with a color-block or even an image background!

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Cubist Conundrum

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a cube on every corner, he’s no good to me dead, a planer that stays out of your way, and the creative benefit of spooky cabins.

Yossi Shamir

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BBC micro:bit Powered Halo-ween Fancy Dress

By Kitronik Maker

Halloween offers the perfect opportunity for some fancy dress fun. In this tutorial, we will show you how this can easily be done using the Kitronik ZIP Halo for the BBC microbit.

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Control Your XRP Robot with the Kitronik Mini Controller for Raspberry Pi Pico

By Travis Foss

Discover how to set up the Kitronik Mini Controller for your XRP robot using MicroPython, including detailed code and instructions.

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How to Write a Touchscreen Calibration Program for Arduino

By Maker.io Staff

Need better touchscreen accuracy? Discover how to improve touch input accuracy on your Arduino display with an easy calibration setup using EEZ Studio.

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CO2 Monitoring with Renesas EK-RA4M2, RRH47000 CO2 Sensor & BleuIO

By Sheikh Shuhad

This project integrates the Renesas EK-RA4M2 board with the Renesas CO2 Sensor (RRH47000) and the new BleuIO Pro Dongle (SSD025), built on the Renesas DA14695 SoC. The dongle advertises CO2, humidity, and temperature data from the sensor, displayed via the RTT Viewer.

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Arduino-Based Connected TODO Box

By Maker.io Staff

Build a smart TODO box with Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect and a thermal printer. Print tasks and manage them through a web-based interface.

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GeoFence Treasure Hunt with Artemis Global Tracker

By SparkFun Electronics

The goal of this project is to demonstrate the ease of working with this device, and the accuracy and potential of its onboard sensors, specifically the GNSS receiver.

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How to Export a Graphical UI From EEZ Studio to Arduino

By Maker.io Staff

Follow this guide to successfully export, configure, and run graphical UIs from EEZ Studio on Arduino Nano RP2040 using LVGL and TFT_eSPI.

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Creating Custom Coin Cell Battery Holders for LED Sewing Kits

By bekathwia

Discover how I created a custom coin cell battery holder PCB, designed for simple circuits in LED sewing projects. Tips, tricks, and manufacturing ‎insights.

David Ra

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Interests: Project Kits Robot Kits

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CLUE Text Telephone Transmitter

By Adafruit Industries

Communicate with a TTY machine using acoustic coupling and optional BLE input.

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Building a Voron Trident 300 3D Printer: Firmware and Calibration

By Ines Plückebaum

Learn how to flash firmware, configure printer.cfg, and solve common issues with your Voron Trident 300.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Infinity Plus Infinity

By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: an infinity of infinities, lasers and rockets for cats, and a giant skeleton made of chicken wire.

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3D Printed Jack-O-Mojis

By Lulzbot

Grab your favorite black cat, your trusty broken mirror, and join us on the 13th floor. Let's do some 3D printing crafts and 3D print our own jack-o-mojis!

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How To Get Started with Embedded UI-Design in EEZ Studio

By Maker.io Staff

EEZ Studio simplifies UI design for Arduino and other embedded platforms. Follow this guide to learn how to build and compile your first embedded UI.

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Adafruit Protomatter RGB Matrix Library

By Adafruit Industries

This guide was mostly to assist with porting Adafruit_Protomatter to new hardware, but has since been expanded with installation and basic use.

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UNIHIKER Smart Home Terminal

By Nickson Kiprotich

A Centralized Smart-Home System for Controlling and Monitoring IoT Devices.

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Discover DigiKey’s Booth at Maker Faire Rome 2024: Tech Demos and Fun Activities

By Travis Foss

Visit DigiKey at Maker Faire Rome from October 25-27 for exciting demos of Adafruit, Kitronik, Arduino kits, and custom games. Don’t miss out!

Ava Mason

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Nickson Kiprotich

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Grzegorz Palkowski

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Moon Phase Clock for Adafruit Matrix Portal

By Adafruit Industries

Our Matrix Portal Moon phase clock lets you know where things stand right here and now, portraying the Moon’s phase more accurately than a printed calendar, and whether it’s currently in the sky or has set.

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Why You Need to Know About EEZ Studio

By Maker.io Staff

Ready to enhance your UI design process? Learn why EEZ Studio, a free and open-source tool, is a must-try for those working on embedded systems & test equipment.

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QuickStart Guide: Getting Your Arduino Uno R4 Minima or WiFi Running

By Travis Foss

Get started with Arduino Uno R4 WiFi and Minima in this step-by-step QuickStart guide, from writing your first code to using the LED matrix.

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Building a Voron Trident 300 3D Printer: The Mechanics and Electronics

By Ines Plückebaum

From 3D printed parts to wiring the electronics—this guide walks you through each step of the Voron Trident 300 build.

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CLUE Rock, Paper, Scissors Game using Bluetooth

By Adafruit Industries

Rock, paper, scissors game using Bluetooth Low Energy with a CLUE or Circuit Playground Bluefruit.

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Donald Bell Maker Update: Not Found

By Maker.io Staff

This Week on Maker Update: "Dude, where’s my room?", losing all your marbles, cardboard couture, and from telegraphs to QR codes.

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Make Halloween Shine: Spooky Floating Candles from LED Torch Kits!

By Kitronik Maker

Happy Halloween 2023 from Kitronik! For those of you celebrating, we are bringing ‎you a magical make that will have your home, office or classroom feeling like a ‎haunted house!

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3D Printable Tool Holders Designed by Wiha Tools

By ARollens

Looking to organize your tools? Download and 3D print Wiha's official tool holders to create a custom setup for your workbench or tech station.

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Decimal: A 3D-Printed ESP32-CAM Robot for Remote Monitoring

By Jorvon Moss

Decimal is a DIY robot with built-in Wi-Fi control and live video streaming. Learn how to build and program it with the Xiao ESP32-CAM board.