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The ESP-FLY is a palm-sized drone powered by the XIAO ESP32S3 microcontroller, combining compact design with impressive performance. Measuring just 50 mm, its 3D-printed frame weighs only 4 grams, while a PVC alternative is also available. The drone’s custom 4-layer PCB integrates an MPU-6050 motion sensor, a 4-channel motor driver, and LEDs, all optimized for…
This DIY step counter is built around the Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.8" AMOLED Touch Display Board, designed for precise step tracking without the drawbacks of accidental counts. Unlike smartwatches, which often record unintended movements, this device focuses on purposeful walking sessions, allowing users to calibrate step sensitivity, adjust step length for accurate…
MediaTek has introduced its Genio 720 and Genio 520, a new generation of edge AI IoT platforms. Built on an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, these chips enable on-device generative artificial intelligence across diverse IoT applications. The platforms provide full hardware acceleration for transformer and convolutional neural network models, supporting modern industrial…
A YouTuber recently showcased a homemade laser microphone, a surveillance device capable of picking up sound from a distance by analyzing how a window vibrates. Originally used in espionage, this technology converts tiny light fluctuations into audio signals, demonstrating how sound waves can be captured without placing a microphone inside a room.
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A hobbyist has shared his recent project on building a micro robot arm with balanced counterweights, designed for compact yet efficient robotic manipulation. Unlike conventional designs that rely on high-torque servos, this arm uses counterweights to reduce motor strain, enabling the use of smaller, low-power servos.
The project…
Inspired by NASA aerospace engineering, this project features a plasma thruster, designed to maximize efficiency and increase the voltage output. For that, Maker created a homemade ionic plasma thruster to harness the high-voltage generators (50,000+ volts) to accelerate ionized gas and create thrust.
This experiment is based on how electrons collide with neutral gases to form…
A recent controversy has emerged around Espressif’s ESP32 microcontroller, following the discovery of undocumented Bluetooth HCI commands by security researchers at Tarlogic Security. Initially described as a "backdoor," this characterisation sparked significant debate and was later revised to acknowledge these commands as debugging features rather than a deliberate security vulnerability. The…
We have seen many DIY Smart remotes, just like the Smart Universal Remote we have built a while back or the OMOTE, yet another ESP3 based smart remote. OpenMote, created by Los Angeles-based team Hat & Hammer, is a fully programmable controller designed for makers. Resembling the classic Nintendo Wii Remote, it merges retro-style input with powerful features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a six-…
Texas Instruments has introduced the smallest microcontroller (MCU), the MSPM0C1104, and it’s about the size of 1.38mm². Despite its tiny size, this little chip is packed with power, making it perfect for super-compact devices like medical wearables, earbuds, and stylus pens. This tiny MCU is 38% smaller than other compact options, giving engineers more room to add…
What if you could track your brain activity while focusing or unwinding? Maker The Civitas Universe took that curiosity to the next level by repurposing a brain scanner, designing a custom macro keypad, and 3D-printing a cyberpunk-inspired console, complete with its own power supply and interactive features. Showcasing a Cyberdeck that helps track brain activity and even gamifies meditation.…
Valens Semiconductor, RGo Robotics and CHERRY Embedded Solutions have announced a strategic collaboration to advance the design of AI robotic systems. The partnership integrates RGo’s advanced Perception Engine, VA7000 MIPI A-PHY connectivity chipsets of Valens and CHERRY’s Rockchip-based hardware module. The combined solution aims to provide improved design…
Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated a new land allotment in Noida’s Sector 28 for Vama Sundari Investments, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India. This revised allocation follows challenges encountered at the previously designated Sector 10 site, where delays in land…
