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DIY Macro pad with six buttons, an OLED display, and a rotary knob with RGB lighting A Smart Macro Pad with Haptic Feedback

Ever thought of controlling your computer using buttons and a knob that actually feel different when you use them? Most input devices, like…

Simplified SmartKnob for makers and hobbyists. ESP32 Makes SmartKnob Simpler and Smarter

This is a simpler, more beginner friendly version of the original SmartKnob designed to make smart haptic controls easier to build and understand…

Mo-Chan Desk Robot Using ESP32 DIY “Mo-chan” Desk Robot Attracts Maker Community Attention

A small do-it-yourself desk robot named Mo-chan has been shared with makers, demonstrating how individuals can build simple robotics and…

ESP32-DIV-V2 Handheld View Meet the ESP32-DIV V2: The Open-Source "Flipper Zero Killer?"

If you've been following the world of portable pentesting tools, you know the Flipper Zero reigns supreme. But for the makers among us who prefer…

AI baby feeding bottle prepping machine An Embedded AI Project Aimed at Easing Night-Time Baby Feeding

Late-night infant care often leaves little room for precise or repeatable routines, which makes even simple tasks feel demanding. Addressing this…

AI is growing and monitoring the plant's health AI Kept a Tomato Plant Alive Without Human Support

A developer named Martin Devido took a different approach and experimented with an idea in which an AI named Claude was given full responsibility…

Space Manufacturing Test Satellite UK Startup Fires Up 1,000°C Space Furnace, Pushing Semiconductor Manufacturing Beyond Earth

The next generation of computer chips may not come from factories on Earth, but from satellites circling the planet. A UK company’s successful…

xcc700 is a Tiny, Self-Hosting C Compiler for ESP32 Self-Hosting Mini C Compiler for ESP32

The xcc700 is a very small, lightweight C compiler designed specifically for the ESP32 microcontroller. It is like a mini version of GCC or clang…

Porcospino Flex, A Bio-Inspired Single-Track Robot Porcospino Flex: Lightweight Design and Flexible Spine Enhance Robotic Performance

When robots face tight spaces and unpredictable terrain, most machines come to a stop. Researchers at the University of Genoa’s RICE Lab are…

ProtoV Mini Breadboard Power Supply ProtoV MINI Brings USB-C Powered Dual-Rail Power to Breadboards

A new breadboard-friendly power supply called ProtoV MINI has been announced and is expected to launch soon. Roughly the size of a credit card,…