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.
3d printing
3D Printed Soldering Tool Stand V2 Brings Order to Your Bench
Tired of a chaotic soldering corner? This 3D printable Tool Stand V2 gives every iron, spool and stray component its own dedicated home on…
arduino
Arduino UNO Q Powers a CoreXY Pen Plotter Built from Scrap
A scrapped 3D printer gets a second life as a CoreXY pen plotter, powered by Arduino's new dual-brain UNO Q board — salvage engineering…
sensors & modules
Adafruit’s 128×64 RGB LED Matrix With Eye-Catching 2mm Pitch
A 128x64 RGB LED matrix with 2mm pitch and 8,192 pixels - great for video walls, dashboards, and dazzling builds with the right driver…
microcontrollers
CircuitPython 10.2.1 Released: Bugfixes and MagTag 2025 Display Boost
CircuitPython 10.2.1 lands with crucial display crash fixes, improved MagTag 2025 support, and refreshed frozen modules across the stable ports.
uncategorized
Renter-Safe DIY Smart Curtains with ESP32, AS5600 & Home Assistant
An ESP32, an AS5600 angle sensor, and clever 3D-printed gears turn ordinary curtains into a removable, renter-safe smart-home upgrade.
3d printing
SUNLU Filament Now at Circuit.Rocks: PLA, PETG & PLA+ 2.0 Spools
SUNLU filament is now stocked at Circuit.Rocks. Grab PLA, PLA+ 2.0, or PETG 1kg spools at maker-friendly prices, ready for your next FDM print.
microcontrollers
RP2350 Roundup: 6 Standout Pico-Style Boards Worth a Look in 2026
From AMOLED touchscreens to Ethernet jacks, six standout RP2350 boards push the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 chip into wearables, robotics, and IoT builds.