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CodeCell: A Tiny ESP32 Development Board for Micro Applications Microbots has introduced the CodeCell, a tiny ESP32-based development board with a footprint of just 18.5mm square, designed for makers, educators, and hobbyists. This compact board is perfect for small robotics projects, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE capabilities through its Arduino-compatible ESP32-C3 microcontroller. The CodeCell features 6 programmable GPIO pins and 2 I2C pins… |
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Build Digital Cracker using Arduino and JQ6500 MP3 Module As the winter season approaches, comes the festival of lights in INDIA. Yes, we are talking about Diwali, known for lighting up firecrackers. But they don't just light up the party; they also cause air pollution and bring health issues. So, to reduce pollution and improve our health we decided to build an Electronic Firecracker using Arduino which makes a loud sound… |
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Arduino Based Fire Fighting Robot According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2022, India saw 7,435 deaths due to fire accidents. Even though there are a lot of precautions taken for Fire accidents, these natural/man-made disasters do occur now and then. In the event of a fire breakout, to rescue people and to put out the fire, we are forced to use human resources… |
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3D Printing Electronics: Is the Future of Electronics Going to Be Semiconductor-Free? Researchers at MIT have made a significant development in electronics with the development of a fully 3D-printed, presenting semiconductor-free active electronic devices. This new breakthrough involves the creation of 3D-printed, semiconductor-free logic gates and resettable fuses, both fabricated entirely through an accessible, additive manufacturing process. These devices,… |
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WijiBoard: A Real-Life 'Ouija' Board Powered by ESP32 A maker recently unveiled their latest project, the WijiBoard—a real-life version of a Ouija board powered by an ESP32 module. This open-source project combines fun with learning about mechanics and electronics. The WijiBoard features a coin that moves across the board, guided by magnets. Underneath the board, a mechanical system with two stepper motors controls the coin’s movement… |
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Raspberry Pi Brings Out All New AI Camera Powered by RP2040 Raspberry Pi has introduced its newest AI Camera, which is now available for $70. This new camera module, built around Sony’s IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor, is designed to run neural network models directly on the camera, offloading the processing workload from the Raspberry Pi. The camera is equipped with a 12 MP sensor with manual focus and an integrated RP2040… |
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Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 W: The Unofficial Raspberry Pi Pico 2W We've Been Waiting For Last month Raspberry Pi launched its new development board Raspberry Pi Pico featuring the all-new RP2350 chip. Even though the Pico 2 came with a ton of upgrades and new features, it lacked one major feature, ie wireless connectivity. Just like the Pico, Pico 2 also lacked any kind of wireless connectivity options such as Bluetooth or WiFi. As we know Pico got the wireless… |
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Sci-Calc: An Opensource, Multifunctional Scientific Calculator using ESP32 Recently, a maker introduced an impressive open-source project called Sci-Calc on Reddit. Sci-Calc goes beyond being just a calculator, combining multiple tools into one compact and sleek device. It functions as a scientific calculator, handheld gaming console, ESP32 development board, and a customizable numpad with mechanical switches—all in a single unit. At its core, the device is… |
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Tiny ESP32-C6 Development Board with Stunning 1.47” Full-Colour Display Waveshare has just introduced the ESP32-C6 1.47inch Display Development Board, adding another impressive board to its lineup. This little powerhouse comes with a 1.47-inch high-resolution display and the advanced ESP32-C6 microcontroller, which features a RISC-V single-core CPU, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0. With this combination, it’s perfect for a variety of projects, from IoT devices to smart… |
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Castrol Collaborates with MIT Media Lab for Lunar Landing Research Castrol, one of the major players in the oil industry is now collaborating with MIT Media Lab for research on lunar landing. Castrol is not new to the space industry as they have been supplying mission critical lubricants for advanced space missions for more than 65 years and even a part of NASA’s Mars Perseverance and Curiosity Rover missions. With this collaboration, MIT Media Lab is… |
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AgileWhisker Keyboard: The Ultimate Open-Source Programmable Keyboard with RP2040 KittenBot has launched the AgileWhisker Keyboard, a customizable mechanical keyboard designed for hobbyists, coders, and tech enthusiasts. This compact keyboard is ideal for anyone who wants to adjust their setup for better performance and functionality, thanks to its many programmable features. Some key highlights include the use of an RP2040 microcontroller and support for programming… |
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PCB Coil Design for Electromagnetic Object Movement: Bringing Pallet Town to Life Recently, a Reddit user posted a new project where they created a Playable Pallet Town project , combining creativity and technical skill using a custom PCB and a magnet to bring the town to life. The project features a magnet that moves across 3D-printed buildings, controlled by electromagnetic coils built into the PCB, simulating movement within the scene. Technical BreakdownThe core… |
