Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79″ E-Paper ESP32 Display Review
Looking for a high-quality, energy-efficient display for your Arduino or MicroPython projects? The Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79” E-Paper ESP32 display could be exactly what you need.
Laser Cut Arduino Autonomous Obstacle Avoiding Robot
In this tutorial and video, we are going to make an obstacle-avoiding Arduino robot using a Creality Falcon 2 Pro laser cutter.
How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Custom keyboards are where you either build or heavily modify for yourself. We look at what you need, options, and how to build your own.
WLED APIs & Automation
WLED APIs allow you to control your RGB strips and matrix from your computer, smart home, or services like IFTTT
HTTPS and POST with ESP8266 WiFi
ESP8266 Arduino code that allows you to request web pages over either http or https, and also to POST to websites
Use the MCP23017 GPIO Port Expander to Add 16 IO Pins
MCP23017/MCP23008 port expanders add more GPIO pins using I2C which means you only need two wires to get 8, 16 or even more lines of IO
Arduino SID Player: Play C64 Music on Your Uno
Play C64 music using an Arduino Uno - without a SID chip! This project emulates the MOS 6581/8580 and can load the tunes from SD card.
DIY Z80 Output to LCD: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 3
Our home made Z80 DIY computer finally gets to communicate with the outside world!
Or in this case, a 16x2 LCD screen.
Pico as Z80 RAM & RAM: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 2
Your DIY Z80 computer needs memory to do actual computing so in this project we create an emulated ROM and RAM using a Raspberry Pi Pico
Z80 on a Breadboard: Homebrew Retro Computer Part 1
How to make a homebrew z80 microprocessor computer on a breadboard - the best way to understand how things work at a fundamental level.
Makeblock mBot Ranger Robotics Kit Review
mBot Ranger is a STEM robotics kit from Makeblock, in their large line of excellent educational electronics.
They sent me this kit to review as around 6 years ago I enjoyed their "Ultimate Robot …
Quit Zoom Call Macro Key – How to Make a Custom Cherry MX USB Macro Keyboard/Keypad with Arduino
Ever wondered how to create your own custom keyboard or keypad? Do you want a fast way to quit out of Zoom calls? Today we’re going to be making our own custom Arduino macro USB keyboard. Well, …
Arduino Stepper with Potentiometer Speed Control
For my 3D printed turntable I obviously need some way to turn the turntable, and preferably for video and scanning, some method to control speed. Fortunately, I have a whole box full of those cheap …
EZ-Robot IoTiny
While Arduino and Raspberry Pi dominate, there are other boards out there for robot builders. One of the best for rapid robot development is IoTiny from EZ-Robot.
Running Raspberry Pi AND Arduino for the Best of Both Worlds
I have been writing a lot more about Raspberry Pi than Arduino lately, but don’t get the impression I am leaving the Arduino world behind. Both devices have their benefits, and in fact, I …
Loading the Arduino Bootloader on your 3D Printer Board (Unbricking Your RAMPs/3D Printer)
I received a JG Aurora A5 to review. Unfortunately, there were a few issues. Fortunately, however, they were issues I was fairly sure would be resolved by the community-provided Marlin Firmware. Yes, …
Get Started with the Internet of Things with an ESP8266 IoT Sensor/Timer
Lots of people ask me about IoT (“The Internet of Things”). It’s a currently warm, if no longer hot, buzzword. Problem is I find a lot of the instruction out there …
Playing with Grove – LCD Displays
Recently I have come around to really enjoy the Grove sensors and displays from Seeed. They are so convenient!
Maker Kits for Making Maker Kids
It must be building up to gift-giving season because I have been asked a whole bunch of times for ideas for what parents should buy their kids to encourage their interest in making – …
3D Printed “Spooky” Arduino/Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for Halloween
Halloween is an awesome time for makers. Each year I like to beat my previous year’s builds. For Halloween this year I thought I would do something a bit special and create two projects. This is …
ESP32 Arduino – First Look
The ESP32 is the newest* super powered IoT/Arduino board you are going to want in your arsenal. I have long been a fan of the ESP8266, especially the cheap Chinese NodeMCU boards, so when I saw the …
How to Make a DIY “Internet of Things” Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino
I needed a temperature monitor for my 3d printer enclosure. Here's how I made a DIY "Internet of Things" Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino
How to Play Better Arduino Sound Effects with the BY8301-16P MP3 Module
Discover how to play MP3 music and sound effects with your Arduino using the BY8301-16P MP3 module.
3D Printed Kryptonite with Arduino Random RGB Glow
In this make we 3d print Kryptonite, and add multi-coloured lighting effects using Arduino and RGB LED lights!
3D Printed Tardis with Arduino Lights and Sounds
In this Make we 3D print a Doctor Who Tardis complete with sound effects and lighting effects!
BBC Micro Bit revealed (Arduino competitor?)
The Micro Bit is the new Arduino-like electronics venture from the BBC, who will be giving 1million UK kids one of these bad boys before later they go on sale. That in itself could be a …