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Espressif Reveals CoreBoard and Korvo Dev Kits for ESP32-S31
Espressif's new dual-core RISC-V ESP32-S31 lands with two dev kits: the networking-focused CoreBoard and a camera-and-LCD Korvo board for HMI builds.
robotics
How an ESP32 Turned a LEGO WALL-E Into a Real Working Robot
A maker stuffed an ESP32, Arduino Nano, and custom 3D-printed gears into a LEGO WALL-E set to build a fully drivable robot controlled by…
microcontrollers
M5Stack StopWatch Dev Kit Crams ESP32-S3 Into a Smart Pocket Watch
M5Stack's $45 StopWatch Dev Kit squeezes an ESP32-S3R8, AMOLED touchscreen, 6-axis IMU, RTC, mic and speaker into a pocketwatch-sized maker board.
diy projects
RP2040 Wristwatch Tells Time With a Vintage VU Meter Needle
Meet the one-needle wristwatch that pairs a vintage VU meter with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 to show time, date, and day across printed analog…
community
Meet Chip: The Circuit.Rocks Design Academy Mascot
Say hello to Chip — the curious little CRT-headed robot powering Circuit.Rocks Design Academy. Here's who Chip is, why we made him, and where…
community
Circuitrocks Named Partner of the Year by CvSU Jr. IECEP 2025-2026
Circuitrocks is honored to be recognized as Partner of the Year by the Cavite State University Junior Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines…
3d printing
Cyber-Deco Lamp: A 3D-Printed Mashup of Cyberpunk and Art Deco
A 413mm cyberpunk-meets-art-deco lamp prints in pieces on a Bambu A1 Mini, snaps together, and lights up with a simple USB LED kit.
diy projects
AkiraConsole: ESP32-S3 Handheld for Hacking, RF, and Retro Gaming
Meet the AkiraConsole: an ESP32-S3 handheld packing LoRa, sub-GHz, NFC, and a 2.8-inch LCD for hardware hacking, RF testing, and retro gaming on the…
microcontrollers
CircuitPython 10.2.1, CERN’s Free KiCad Library & RP2040 PIO Simulator
CircuitPython 10.2.1 just dropped with crash fixes, CERN open-sourced 17,000 KiCad parts, and a slick RP2040 PIO simulator joined the lineup.
diy projects
Build a Modular Raspberry Pi 5 Cyberdeck with a Sliding Screen
Tired of glued-shut laptops? One maker built a fully repair-friendly cyberdeck around a Raspberry Pi 5, with a sliding screen and swappable batteries.
esp32 & esp8266
M5Stack PaperColor Brings a Color E Ink Screen to ESP32-S3
M5Stack's PaperColor packs a 4-inch color E Ink Spectra 6 panel, ESP32-S3, microphone, speaker, RTC, and environmental sensors into one $75 dev kit.
3d printing
Soldering Tool Stand V2: A 3D-Printable Workbench Organizer for Makers
A free 3D-printable organizer that gives your soldering iron, tools, spool, and stray components a tidy permanent home on your workbench.